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Dinner ware
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this Q has probably been asked multiple times but I could not find any recent decussions doing my homework on accessories for my VW Transporter and seeking advice on what other GN have or are using dinner ware, storage containers ect regards Russ
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Reasons to go caravanning/camping etc
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Just read about advice being given to check your holiday accommodation for surveillance cameras. Apparently this is becoming somewhat of a problem in holiday accommodation. If you travel with your own bed etc this is not an issue. LOL
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Weight distribution hitch
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Hi everyone. we've just got back from our first outing with the new van (Franklin Razor 206). All went quite well, but I found that the van had a bit of sway when getting passed by trucks and occasionally on bends doing about 90-95km/h. So I'm thinking I may need to invest in a weight distribution hitch. A...
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lighter vans
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was looking at jurgens as they are lighter than most vans as want tare wieght under 3000kg and get a van around 21ft is there any other brands that do a similar build as im not wrapped with jurgens
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Coast to country in the Jeep ?
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Just had our second long trip towing with jeep central coast to wilpena ,adelaide home the car is very comfortable and tows beautifully, hay plain head wind 95,100 k's per hour 16.3 lts per 100 k's,started to overheat near Hawker SA. temp ok when cruising at 85 plus, got to Rawnsley Station ,overheate...
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Another small 'air conditioner'
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There has been several comments about small air conditioners early on (but I couldn't put my finger on them, hence a new thread). Anyway, found this advertisement on the Nine.com.au site. Of interest is that, although it is obviously an evaporative type of cooler, but is claim to only use 300ml of wat...
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Long Weekend
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Telstra Bill, Merry Xmas
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Hi Everyone, Just received our next Mobile A/C from Telstra today 24/12/2020 for the period ending 20th December 2020. TOTAL DUE by 12th January 2021 For $145.00 Includes a Late Payment Fee of $15.00 Paid our last bill on time. And the bill before that ..... on and on. We rang them, and waited Waited Wa...
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The Jeep A Update to Wilpena
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Well our 2nd trip with the jeep towns bueatufully and it's comfortable my wife praises the comfort,hay plain head wind all the way 16.3 litres per hundred ,happy with that normal it's been around the 13.9m.Started to hav
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Petrol prices.... Here we ago again!!!!
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Yes, here we go again... Peak holiday and traveling time and you guessed it. Petrol has jumped again. A Xmas bonus for the Government, or is it. The way I understand it is that no matter the price, the excise duty on petrol is $0.423 per litre. so the government still gains the $$$$ no matter the price....
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S.A. Sunsets
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Hope all you folks in Adelaide saw the sunset tonight. Absolutely Brilliant. One of those rare times when the sky is on fire, and whatever else is going on in your mind just takes a back seat for a little while. Another reminder of how good it is to be alive. I'll take this opportunity too, to wish you all a...
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Insect zappers
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Looking for recommendations on best insect zapper for camping. 12 volt or 24 volt. Rgds
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Chrissy greetings.
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To everyone on the forums, including the lurkers, have a great Christmas and let us all hope that the new Year is a 200% improvement on this one.
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all the best for the Festive Season.
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Hi all Forumites. We want to wish each and every one of you a Happy Christmas and may 2021 bring us all what wewould so desire. Good Health and a bit more wealth are thrown in, would be a great present. Enjoy your stay in this great country of ours. Remember that all would be welcome at our campfire anytime...
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GEIST CARAVAN
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Hello everyone, does anyone have one of these? Am interested in a light weight van bout 21foot that can be towed by a falcon. all the secondhand geists for sale are about 4 to 7 years old I wanted to see some 2010 models for sale and can't find any. also, what are they like to repair and where in Australia c...
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Best setup for adding a portable solar panel
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I have a caravan in the planning stage and I have a Dometic 180w regulated portable solar panel and a 75 ltr car fridge. When parked up at times I may wish to run my car fridge from the caravan (2x 100 Ah batteries & 2 x 170w roof mounted panels) and plug the portable panel in to assist the van battery syst...
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Dometic Fridge Maintenance MUST
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Morning all, We keep our van in the cave while at home.I took it for granted that the vans Dometic fridge was still on/ operating on AC, and keeping our door seals from drying out on the lowest setting (1). On Friday night while showing some folks the van, I opened the fridge door to check the temp. Not wo...
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Chev. Silverado 15oo
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I am interested in anyone who is towing with a Silverado 1500. Your general thoughts, weight of your van, fuel economy etc. I am not interested to hear from owners of any other vehicles. Thanks in advance.
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Toyota Towbar Tongue Limitations...
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A while back I seem to recall that someone asked if the towing capacity was affected by inverting the towbar shank? (Tongue). Finally I have found the picture that I was looking for at that time.This may be of interest to those of us who tow big heavy vans with Toyotas,as using the tongue incorrectly c...
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New dmax suspension upgrade
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There was recently a post about lack of information about gvm and gcm upgrades on dmax by Isuzu dealer. I spoke to a dealer today at Isuzu Cardiff nsw and he informed me they can be done in the pre rego which will give a national certificate if the vehicle is sod interstate. Because of the new model only ped...
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Crows on roof
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Hi everyone. Looking for suggestions. Crows love our caravan roof because of the aircon. Water. Have got van tilted but there are a few dips where water pools. thought of putting toy stuffed cat on roof but as crows are smart they will not take long to figure out it means them no harm. do not want to harm...
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