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Happy hour
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Around camp grounds and caravan parks, we see groups of people gather for a few drinks in the evenings, theres conversation and laughter. I often wonder if they all knew each other before they started travelling. It seems such a big part of travelling, to have a drink after the heat of the day. Yet...
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LandRover Discovery or Toyota Landcruiser?
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After 5 months on the road again this year, we have decided that an update of the van is needed. We are looking at about 20', with ensuite. We therefore need to upgrade our Territory to something stronger. We have been investigating 'The Discovery' or "The Landcruiser'. Second hand. Cruiser pro...
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avoid spuds!
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Hi everyone, during our recent trip from Port Augusta to The Painted Desert in South Australia we had the misfortune to be conned by Spuds roadhouse advertising "last fuel for 100k", assuming that the price could only be the same or dearer we filled up only to discover later down the track t...
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tyre pressure
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What pressure are we all running in our van tyres. I took off an old set of cross ply tyres today and update to radial light truck tyres and was surprised at the pressure needed to make them look inflated cheers blaze ps have a 16 foot van, single axle
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Its all about to happen
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Well not much to go in van prep, new water tanks to be fitted & fit 4 cubboard doors. Now the good bits My baby (youngest daughter) has arrived home today from Perth, I get to give her away on december 11, first of mine to marry. Boxing day we head off with our family and friend group (about 50 people) for...
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Reversing cameras
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Hullo wise and experienced travellers! I think I'll buy Mr D. a reversing camera for Christmas... two actually, so he can put one on the back of the van too. Is there any particular brand that is better than others? Or any that are duds?
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Wahoo - veteran member
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Woohoo - just tagged as a "veteran member" - don't know quite how or why - but quite pleased with it anyway.
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naming the van
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hi one and all, how many of you great travellers have given your van/camper a name. we've had our dear old jacoy dove for a few years lived in her for over 12 months and are taking of again next year for a couple of years. i tried several names but none have stuck. there must be a list somewhere. i want to write...
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Lotus and Trackvans
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We recently took our van to the workshop for a minor job, and noticed there were six Trackvans and Lotus sprints, with the entire front of the vans being replaced. Apparently the cladding has not been sealed correctly and water gets in and the frames had rotted. So if your Lotus van has been built in the l...
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THE VOICE;
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Well, who seen the news tonight? They showed Karen, the voice behind the prompts on the Garmin GPS. & that is her name, aussie as well.
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GNs In Tents
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Interested to know if many GNs are out there are using a tent rather than a caravan/motorhome/campertrailer/whatever. Have been thinking about this recently and can see the positives and the negatives. My curiosity was sparked by a new tent from the OzTent people which does away with the need to mou...
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WHEN AWAY :
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can people who are travelling on here please tell me when and how they use the net do you buy some optus on a stick, which im told is very expensive so how do others use the net when away ? just interested for future travels when we take our laptops any info would be interesting thanks :)
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Caravan Protection Products
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Hello to one and all. I am seeking your comments, good or bad on the caravan protection products, eg Vantec or RV Gard. Do they really work or am I better off saving my money and cleaning my van the with normal car cleaning products. The advertising hype gives the impression that the products are the du...
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van registration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My wife looks after the registration for the car and caravan, apparently I am not smart enough to walk in to the post office before the the due date and pay...................,well gues who forgot to walk in to the post office before the due date and pay. Unfortunatly the caravan is now unregistered.I...
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Aerolite caravan
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Hi. Has anybody had anything to do with Viscount Aerolight caravans?I am looking at one one Ebay.Tell me the good or bad, Thanks.
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Low carb low alcohol home brew
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Not really sure if this should be here, health forum or cooking tips, but I thought more interested people may see it here. As a diabetic and pensioner who does like a beer, I really object to paying $40.00 per case. To make good low carb low alcohol beer simply use 250 grams of dextrose, instead of the w...
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Cane Toads
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Should you be in a cane toad invested area, please help to eradicate some, go to canetoadterminators.weebly.com for some information. All you need is a good torch, tongs and a plastic bag . Once the toads are in the plastic bag tie a knot and let them sufficate.
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Camping in a bubble
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The front page article reminded me of our first tent which had a sky window. It was wonderful to lie in bed and look up at the stars, especially in Central Australia,... we used to say we had million-star accommodation. Such happy memories. A camper trailer followed which had boring solid canvas and no...
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GPS
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My husband would like to upgrade our GPS. I would like to get one for him for Christmas. Any suggestions? What works for you and what doesn't etc? Cheers
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old fashioned camping toaster...
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When I use to go camping with Mum and Dad as a child, they had a toaster that would sit on a gas ring. It looked abit like a 4 sided cheesegrater, but larger, with a curled base on each side for the bread to lie on. It was open up the centre, so the heat would transfer nicely and evenly. It was a great gadget and b...
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