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Jayco Sterling owners-how to change exterior light globes??
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Hi All, anyone out there got a Jayco Sterling? We want to take of exterior light fitting to change globe? Have posted a query on Jayco forum also. Has been gorgeous weather here at Mudjimba, but southerly blowing today. Next week expected to be 22 - 26 !!!! cheers Colleen
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UTEGATE..... big news?
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Watched the ABC story today on Stateline re this unfolding drama of lies and political intrigue, I'm sure either John leCarre or perhaps Granny scripted this..... What got up my nose is the fact that this bloke Gretche can mirraculously get admitted to Heysen Green when they have no "beds"...
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newbie,sort of
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returned to forum after a short break .surprised to see so many new members. going west next month to alice springs,coober pedy and woomera.further south if time permits.good feeling just planing for the trip. hope to run into some other nomad members on the way. rocan
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Sapphire Crime Spree
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Saw this article on the Touring Oz site, these crimes with RV thefts seem to be on the increase around Oz, it is not just confined to Sapphire, but gives us an awareness of what can happen anywhere. I think the last report on major thefts in caravan parks was at Hervey Bay. For the Sapphire ones see; htt...
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GPS paranoia advise needed
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HI fellow nomads! I need a bit of advice from seasoned travelers who use a GPS in their car. I have one that costs about $300 so am a bit paranoid about leaving it in plain view on the windscreen. Over the years I have heard about cars being broken into & having them stolen. I prefer to leave it in place on...
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Back from NZ South Island.
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Hi.We have just spent ten days touring the South Island of NZ.A most beautiful country,Petrol.nz$1.65 pl.Diesel nz$1.03 cents per litre.There were four adults and an apprentice adult grandaughter eight going on 30.We hired a Mitsubishi Canter mobile home.A great rental price,free pick up from...
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camped in the scrub
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Just thought I'd help anyone whose not on the road feel a little envious. We are camped in the scrub between southern cross and coolgardie, slowly making our way west, enjoying every minute so if your not on thr road somewhere it's time you were.
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New to the site.
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G'day Guys and Gals, What a great site, I have just joined. We have a Jayco Heritage 20 footer tugged along quite happily by a 2003 Commodore V6 with stiffened rear suspension. I know what some will say!!! but I can only state that we have completed some 19000klms without a problem so far including Melbo...
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Midgie Cures.
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Hi again guys. I don't know if this topic has been covered on here before, but is there any cure for midgie bites or more importantly, keeping the little suckers from biting in the first place. On our first visit to the North in 2006, I was told to get the vitamin B into me which I did around six weeks prior. T...
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Generators
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Gidday again, based on previous advice, from this forum, we intend carrying a generator only for "just in case" needs. Therefore I can see no reason for spending big dollars on a top range model. Anyone know anything about a 2.5kva "SF-3000 inverter generator" being sold on e...
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New toy
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I just bought a chinese milling machine on Ebay. Only want it for small work..... Cheap as chips just wonder if they are any good, time will tell I guess...... Got it as a replacement for the old Waldown drill I sold on Ebay. Hang on SWMBO says I'm addicted to Ebay...... OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH a pho...
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'newbies" need help
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Hi! I'm not sure whether or not to classify us as newbies because we've been travelling and following the website for a couple of years. We are a couple in our 50s who worked in teaching and building, and raised 6 kids who are all off on their own now. In December we sold up and moved into our brand new Longre...
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OMG! No Signal
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What's a girl to do? FIVE WHOLE DAYS without the internet! Tragic! Am in Carnarvon WA for a couple of days catching up before I head to the glorious internet-less centre again. I can do without most things...well..not the fags or grog.....and now this. After 15 years of being an "internet tragi...
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Almost away
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Heading out to Longreach Winton from Port Macquarie weekend of 15 Aug Any thing I should know about the area or road conditions please speak up Latest updates on Van Parks after Rocky would be a big help, also traveling with the dog . On UHF Ch 18, have call sign Wombat 280 on the back of the van so c...
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ClassIII Tow Hitch
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Class lll Hitch Install... (patent pending..) Wouldn't you love to see how the trip went...? Good chance he ended up doin' some unintended off roadin' somewhere. Check the 'hills' in the background. Howja like to meet this rig on a two-lane road...coming down the mountain in your direction...?...
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Will There Be Any Problems-Portable Solar
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Gidday all. As the L/cruiser we brought has dual batteries, water tank etc etc, we do not plan on hard wiring the solar system into the van. We intend using a 120 watt portable solar system so as to be able to use it with the L/cruiser or van as the need arises. The kit comes from a reputable supplier and is c...
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The Tardis has landed
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We just got delivery of the "Tardis" ,(from Doctor Who ofcours) motor home, its a 23 foot jayco with every thing we need in it.. its beautiful hope its ok to post up some pics of it, (if in wrong place please move) these are from my iphone , so there not the best [IMG]https://i93.photobucket.c...
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Tagalong unhitched
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The website ozcaravantagalong.com is out of order. Hackers took great delight in telling us they'd done it. I can't repair it, but it will be repaired and restored to its former informative self and I'll keep you all posted. "Tagalong" is a free website on which you can log your journey to f...
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Newbie
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Hi everyone, I have just joined this forum. I will be semi retiring at the end of the year and can'twait todosome real travelling. We are on our second van now (the first purchase proved to large for us) and have made about 10 trips in all of verying lengths. We are off from Adelaide to Darwin in two week...
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Li'l Aussie Vegemites
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Just tried that new "Vegemite". Thankgoodness I only bought a small jar. Now the company that makes Vege is a USA owned company and the fact that the Yanks can't stand "OUR" Vegemite, they've sabotaged it and done some thing awful to it. I'll stick with the "rosy cheec...
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