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RTA Link.
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The below link is an RTA link for NSW. Don't know if the other states have them or not but if you look down the right hand side, once you plot your course, you can see if there are roadworks, floods etc. I thought you might all benefit from this link. http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au/
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Swift caravan appliances
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Hi all I am looking for any feedback (good or bad) on the Australian made Swift appliances. Has anyone got them installed in the RV and have they had any problems.
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Cairns
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I asked this question a few years ago whilst in Cairns and didn't get very satisfactory answers. perhaps the older and wiser might know. Why is CAIRNS pronunced like CANS? A CAIRN is a pile of rocks to mark a grave etc and the ai is pronounced like the ai in air. See the link below and click the speaker ic...
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Using Axle stands
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We won't be using the van for a few weeks and have purchased some axle stands to put it up on. The stands are rated to 2000 kgs and we've got a 17' Millard Pop top. When the vans on the stands should we put the legs down as well?? thanks Janeene
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new survey, just cause we can
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what do we call home when on the road cheers blaze
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Marthavale, Vic (for Jimricho)
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Ron and Shirley
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censured!
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Are we not being a little bit on the soft side...When we can't discuss World affairs without being Juian Assange......I'm from a generation that said what we felt...And was not being censured like they do in China......Why are we acting like that ?
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Rochester Vic Flood update
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For goinsoon and anyone else interested. In todays paper is an update as promised. In Rochester the Campaspe river is being monitored with public access restricted along the river area, particularly the Campaspe River Walk (which is directly opposite the Rochester CP on the other side of the rive...
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Cleaning vinyl stone guards of road dirt
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Has any one got an opinion (every one has them, there said to be like b*#*), that can help me with the best way to clean the vinyl stone guard of road dirt & tar at the front of a van. Obviously keeping the vinyl in good condition. See what you can come up with for me. Regards terry.
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Julian
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I was hoping this subject may have reared it's Head before this.....I hope this is allowed. But I think Julian Assange's is a down right bloody Hero.......The Truth always Hurts...I have really enjoyed reading about this......So sad that some young women feel, that money is more important t...
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Thylarctos plummetus
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Thylarctos plummetus ...WOT! I hear you say... OK kids, now that I have your attention.... Thylarctos plummetus is the scientific name for the infamous Australian Drop Bear....(stay with me, this is important stuff) As we all know this creature has the amazing ability to sense and target overse...
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Murray River Yarrawonga to Tocumwal.
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Camping along Murray River this festive season could be dangerous, it has been wetter this year than for along time, lots of trees have come down over tracks into popular campsites, warnings not park underthem etc are being issued by parks , officers, lagoons are full & filling, river well up at...
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Cost of caravanning
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In 2006/7 we spent 12 months towing a caravan right around your immense country , and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Now weve sort of retired properly, we intend returning to purchase another rig and spend the cold Kiwi months in tropical sunshine somewhere north of the Tropic of Capricorn. W...
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shell roadhouse Merriden
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We have just had a great lunch, maybe not mastercheff standard but very nice and there was enough for my lady to save some for her tea and I will just need a piece of toast. It was takeaway fishermans basket @ $14.50 and they were very happy for us to eat it in their cafe. I highly reccomend it and the roadhou...
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Help needed for WA caravan park.
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Hello All, I have been looking at the help wanted section of GN site & came across Wubin. A couple have bought the old school and have started to turn it into a park...preferably for us GNs (well maybe) . Anyway... I have just spoken to the gent concerned & suggested he put something on the site bu...
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NSW. and VIC . Road Condition Links.
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Found these links as well. www.rta.nsw.gov.au www.vicroads.vic.gov.au Click on the first site with this one. Don't know how this is going to turn out. The typing is starting on the right-hand side of the page, and I don't know why, and I can't fix it. Cheers, Sheba. ...
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Just a thought (I know its not indicating a topic but read on)
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Pay it Foward Dont know if it would work here but it does on other forums and in life in general. Start by someone offering goods or service for no cost to another forum member but you cant accept the item if you dont offer goods or service to the next person. Over time have given away quite a few small items I...
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Flat Towing
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Hi Everyone,Just a newbie on GN site. I have retired early and gone the RV & Suzuki flat tow option. I have an "A" Frame hitch, but have been worried about the lack on download on the towball. I have looked at sites which have basically said that the majority of failures of towball hitches...
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this guy has me confused?
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http://www.travellers-autobarn.com.au/blog/calls-for-the-campervan-industry-to-get-organised/
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Wot about a Centrelink Jobsearch Link on the Grey Nomads website?????
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I read the posting with concerns of some about how Centrelink may categorise and pay out (or not)to those Grey Nomads who are (or may be entitled to be) on a benefit or pension of some sort. I believe it would help to give validity and credibility to what "Grey Nomadding" as a lifestyle choice...
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