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overseas travellers.
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Two nights ago a small campervan pulled in next to us at Burren Junction. Out got a husband and wife, and we all said hello, how are u? They had German accents and could speak english so we told them to bring up a chair we were having "happy hour". What a fantastic night, they having been sailing...
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WARNING ; FORD RANGER;
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If you own a ford ranger the timing belt is scheduled for replacement at 120,000kls. There has been three that have had the belts break within 500kl of this service. I would therefor suggest you have the belt replaced before the 120,000kl service as it can be very expensive if this happens. The Mazd...
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Do we need a caravan licence
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Reading the feature on home page - I say YES - It's not because I have been a Truckie most of my working life . If , I get a van , then I am up for the same licence . I said it a couple of weeks ago here on this forum . I have never towed a van . I reckon the lawyers will have the last say though . If we are involved in an acc...
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I know its only a tv show but the message rings home so true
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does any one here watch the tv show on 7 , called packed to the rafters? last week it showed a main character being killed in a car accident because she answered or used her mobile phone, it just brings home how things can change in an instant, the other day my sister was driving her car, me in it and we nearl...
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suitble cars for towing vans
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G'day I was just wondering, Ive seen alot of these so called soft 4wd's like the suziki 4x4's and was wondering if any thing like those would be good for towing a van around the 900-1200 kgs? im thinking about a possible small 12 ft pop top would suit me, if i dont go the campervan way, but whats a good small-...
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Sold our van...Now need another.
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We have just sold our pop top!!! It was a coromal, and really did serve us well. Now, the problem is... we are looking for a full van. Like the Lotus. It seems to have everything we need. Not happy about having to wait 6 months to have one made tho!!! Doesn't have to be a Lotus. Must have's are... seperate...
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this week
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a mans dreams are his own business, sometimes he simply needs the courage and self regard to thumb his nose at the world, and do something just from himself,, sometimes the little boy in him needs to take the wheel and do something for no other reason than it's fun......... -- Edited by beachball57 on Tu...
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caravan towing mirrors
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Does anybody know of a ratchet type caravan-towing mirror for use on a Hyundai Terracan. Have tried a few but they were unsuitable as the clip that goes under the door needs to be narrower.
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william
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Caravanners following the grain harvest
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We are parked at Burren Junction Free Park. There are Grey Nomads parked here following the wheat harvest. Husband drives the Header and his wife drives the chaser. How many are doing this work, Looks like it would be easier than fruit picking? I am going to look into learning to drive these vehicles. c...
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reply to posts
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It seems I am not allowed to reply to posts as all my replies are gone
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What is it?
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Here is a pic I took from my 8 ft dingy in Horseshoe bay, Magnetic is, Qld. Its 3m across!
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Caravan Show..Bendigo
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Are there any Nomads going to the Bendigo caravan show 21st Nov...My wife and I are going too a wedding on the Saturday and figgered we'd go and have a look...
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That SelectedWinner flashing thingee above !
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Is anyone sick of that thing flashing up above, it drives me crazy and I find it hard to concentrate with the d...n red thing flashing all the time. Or am I the only one who has it on my screen. I'm not a winner so stop telling me I am.
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Sold my "old inter"
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Well my old dear is sold , my new avatar pic is 'my "visualised" replacement' I call it th "bat-bus"
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Zoomtopz
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Locals fight demise of humble caravan parks
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http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/locals-fight-demise-of-humble-caravan-parks-20101022-16xww.html
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Broome for the Wet
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Hi everyone. We finally made it across the top of Aussie and have now stopped in Broome for the Wet. After needing new shocks, new tyres (after a blow out) and a bit of 'down time' we thought a stop in Broome to recoup would be a good idea.We will stop here to see how we cope with the cyclone season and the hu...
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Just to say Hi to everyone.
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Newbie here and wondering if anyone has any suggestion on what type of cheaper campervan to buy for solo travelling woman. Am only thinking about it at this stage. Reading all your posts with interest.
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Life Sure Can Be Strange!
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What a week! and it is not even half way through - don't know why, but i thought of your guys to share this with. On Sunday, whilst Pete was at golf, one of the guys told him that he had inoperable cancer with about 14 mths to live, sounded like he had quite a good posistive outlook, and he at least had time to pu...
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Toyota, Nissan or ??
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Well, the child bride (she does have a name) and I have decided to escape from the humdrum of small business and do the GN thing, leaving around Easter, next year. We have decided on the kind of van we want (18'-20' with shower and wc), so now begins the agonising task of buying a tug. In the esteemed opin...
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Oh, Am I Clever or What!!!
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Hi All, well, this is our second full day at Bjelke Peterson Dam and took 'The Tub' out for a bit of fishing this morning - and, yep, moi, caught a yellowbelly around 40cm, then I caught a tree!! However, 'im, who shall remain nameless, just caught a tree!!! First time out for the tinny , and first time fish...
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