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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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Wombat 280
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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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Geolin
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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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Hello All, I am a Knewbee.
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I am a 57, And a widow.Very bubbly and down to earth. I have never travel in a caravan or motor home, But now its my turn to shine. I love the Australian outback and want to see it all. Where do I start? I wanting to travel alone,Eventually, 1) Should I travel with someone to start with, So they can show me the...
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TURBO/CONVECTION OVEN
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Does anyone use one of those bench top round turbo ovens? Are there any recipe books that you can recommend. They tell me you can cook cakes and scones and soup and just about anything in them. Comments please Ma
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Hello
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G'day everyone, just joined this forum and look forward to joining in. We are off on Wednesday heading eventually to Alice Springs via Berri, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Yulara and Kings Canyon. Our first big trip in a year. Will hopefully put up some photos after we get back. Terry.
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The Coorong Wetlands
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It isn't often that I get deep......... but it is with great interest, that I'm reading the editorial regarding the Coorong wetlands and the Goolwa lakes becoming lost to the salt water influx due to lack of freshwater flow in the Murray. Everyday we read about or hear about "Scientists"...
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re:::rest area
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well, we have our first bit of publicity,about the rest area. "caravanning news" has done a very good article ( thank you denis amor,the editor of caravanning news,and a member of this forum )for this. there is a committee,going to inspect the site,from the dept of main roa...
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Caravan Magazines
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I have for disposal the Caravan World and Caravan and Motorhome magazines for the years 2006 and 2007. They are in mint condition but must be collected from north Brisbane. Sorry no posting. Please leave a message if you are interested Keith
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Finally on the road
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Hello fellow Nomads, The Freddos are finally on the road. In Mildura at the moment and heading north. Our Grey Nomad sticker is proudly placed above our number plate on the van. Been looking out for other vans with our sticker , but have not yet seen any...where are u all? Drop in for a chat anytime. Cheer...
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Supreme Caravans
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Hi all Thanks for the advice regarding the Jayco caravans. Must admit we are still umming and ahhing about them and have decided to have a look at a new Supreme caravan at the weekend. We wondered if anyone had any comments on the Supreme's....did try doing a search (thank you for the instructions) but...
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Caravan length
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Hi all, looking into this greynomad lifestyle.NZ/ Australia not decided where just yet but was wondering what size caravan could I tow behind a falcon.Is a 20ft cravan big enough to live in long term for a couple.Do not know much about campers of any description.Thanks for any replies. Peter
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