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Off road vans v Standard
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Hi all, My wife and I are planning to join the grey nomad army early next year 2010. We are currently researching suitable rigs for our budget. We would like to access as many low cost sites as possible to keep costs down and therefore would especially like to visit National Park sites. I notice from the l...
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justcruisin
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After a lap around the block the hilight would would have to be the Horrizontal falls in the Kimbley,not a cheap place to go but a once in a life time.The icing on the cake was front seat beside the pilot on the return trip.Thegreatoutdoors,its bigger than any where else.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
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Tassie Trip
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Planing a 10 trip to Tassie in Nov 09, flying down and then hiring a vehicle . Anyone done the same and can advise on motor home and van parks or car and B&B's. Have been told not many van parks available . Any comments would be appreciated
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Traveling garden
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Saw this on another site and thought what a good idea...dunno how much sun they'd get inside the van tho, Sue We were planning to travel around outback Australia in our caravan but still wanted to enjoy home grown vegetables while we were on the road. No problem - we took a vegetable garden with us! It sim...
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old habits die hard??
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so when buying the van my dad (86) wanted comfort etc, so he got one with a shower/toilet, I told him I'll always take the thing to the dump point, do all that stuff now at our first park he tells me to use the park toilets, and showers etc.. I can understand the shower thing, but not to use the loo, he said he'...
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New Van
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We got a call during the week from the caravan builder saying someone had cancelled their van and we could take over the build. It was still early enough in the build stage that we could have our modifications done and have the colours we want. So we called in on the way home this afternoon, chose the colou...
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Embarassment City!!!!!!!!
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Wierd Weather!
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Dust storm from NSW has just hit the Sunshine Coast; is very warm and humid here. Yet I hear at home in Mount Gambier it is 16 and raining!!!!! We are going home in about 10 days time, so will be finding it a tad chillier than here!!
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A frames
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Anyone know who is fitting A frames in south east Qld. Any feedback on types?
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Portland Victoria
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Anyone been there recently? Plan to stay at the Henty Bay CP - thoughts? And for 2 extra points why would Basil want to go to Portland?
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Is this true grey nomads are thieves ?
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http://www.themonthly.com.au/nation-reviewed-andrew-mcmillan-highway-robbery--182-- Edited by Stefan on Sunday 13th of September 2009 10:13:04 AM Highway Robbery Andrew McMill...
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what a lark
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we pick up the motorhome tomorrow morning for an all expenses paid journey to darwin, the vehicle has to be driven back to home so we are doing it costs us a dollar a day (5 days allowed) they pay all fuel, we will take her back and then fly home in ten days, cheap way to have a holiday may pay to have a squizz at y...
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Do you want something constructive to do on your travels that is both educational & entertaining?
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http://www.iro.umontreal.ca/~csuros/IFT3290/materiel/origami_inst.pdf
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Weather Site
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Hi guys, check out this weather link the other half sent to me, will be very interesting in the cyclone season. http://www.bsch.au.com/index.shtml
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Dust Storm
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For your interest; took this shot at Coolum beach from Pt Perry about 3 pm yesterday afternoon. Was unbelievable!!!
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Would the healthcare System be better off without Idiots? or Basil Visits the Opthalmologist....
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So my annual appointment was this morning. This bloke calls everyone "Cobber", I think he has a Chips Rafferty complex..... So we are going through the preamble and he says "Cobber now I want you to read the smallest line on the eye chart you can" Now Basil in his roll as Cobber has...
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Is Grannie OK?
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G'day ... I noticed an earlier post expressing concern about The Crusin' Granny. She is ok, just having internet access problems & hopes to be back on line this week. cheers .. G
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Granny's OK - thanks for the thoughts.
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I was dropped off the airwaves when my USB wireless device changed it's serial number overnight. When I tried to log in next day I couldn't. It took many hours on the phone to the Telstra Bigpond Technical Support "Philipino Parrots". What a frustrating, demoralising experience, but I'm...
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Another What Question!What is towing vehicle of choice?
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Hi Im trying to work out what sort of 4X4 i need to tow a 20' van.In my opinion Cruisers and Patrols are very expensive when compared to Pajero's.Compare a Toyota to a Pajero its $10,000 dearer.Thats a very expensive brand badge! Cheers
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Lightning Ridge Police Bush Safari - Carnarvon Gorge/Fraser Island - Oct 09
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