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How lockdowns hurt Nomad Travellers
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https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/health-safety/coronavirus-lockdowns-set-to-hurt-australian-nomad-travellers-the-most/news-story/51bd75e9fe9398b86179e319c7291fe7
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Geist 535 Caravan.
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I am trying to prepare a 2004 model Geist 535 caravan for sale from a deceased estate. Unfortunately the left axel has been damaged beyond repair. Although there is apparently one available from overseas it is very expensive. Has anyone replaced the original axle with an Australian one?
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ILJ
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12v portable fridge/freezer recommendations pls
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Im thinking of adding a 20l fridge/freezer to supplement my inbuilt compressor fridge in my Sprinter RV.
My power source Is mainly solar - 2 x 80 fixed panels on my roof and a 120 portable blanket - or 240v when available. I have one house battery.
Discussions with other travellers have given me muc...
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Hang onto your hats and masks Queensland
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https://7news.com.au/news/health/two-new-qld-covid-19-cases-from-vic-c-1200865
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Rob Driver
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Chainsaws
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Or, more specifically, how to pack the damn things? I've owned a number of chainsaws, Sthil, Husqvarna and Chinese cheapies and one thing they all have in common is they leak chain oil and I don't want my nice new car covered in oil. For years I've transported them inside a large plastic bag (bin liner) a...
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Free campsites - Townsville
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Reported in yesterday's Townsville Bulletin - the council is introducing a booking system to ensure people move on after their prescribed time. They have deferred promised fees for 12 months. It's been welcomed by the boss of the Australian Caravan Club.
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Australian Bureau of Statistics Form in Letter Box
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Hi everyone, Got a letter last week in the mail from Australian Bureau of Statistics. It says (Your part in the Wellbeing and Lifestyle Survey, Your official guide.) A second letter turned up yesterday. Has anyone else received same. If so what do they want. No name on letterhead, just :Obligation I...
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Covid has stopped us bigger
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Well looks like our planed qld, nt. Trip has come to a halt qld premier has stoped us due to now including greater Syd in her latest travel restrictions as central coast nsw is part of greater Syd.bugger well maybe now just have to explore a bit more of our wonderful state.
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Absolute Novices! Any help or Advice Much Appreciated
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Hello everyone, my wife and I are absolute beginners to the caravan scene, and I have a few questions that maybe you can help out with. - We are definitely buying a new van, should we stick with dealers, or test the waters with factory direct? - What is the standard for contracts and deposits etc? - Most...
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Dust
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Has anyone fitted a Dometic dust reduction system to their van.
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normiek
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Heading to darwin ??
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Thinking of heading to darwin in the next couple of weeks via qld from central coast nsw is any one heading that way at this point of time due to covid problems would like to contribute to some local economy's and want to get away ,any suggestions on the best route .
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Letters to the editor gnt
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In our news letter under letters to the editor, I wanted to comment on article about grey nomads heading north But my ipad wont let me so i will comment here. last week we headed south from gladstone qld. In 2 hours we saw 120 caravans heading north. 1 south australia, 3 victoria, 6 nsw, and 110 qld number p...
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Covid /Gippsland Vic. ,
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Hi everyone , well what a mess of a year , I am a solo grey nomad , on a disability support pension ,I bought my rig with my super - seemed a good idea at the time ...I had planned to go up to Cooktown FNQ for winter but that was not to be.. Now I find myself hovering around Gippsland with the borders shut , most fre...
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Installing a dash cam in a GC JEEP
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I have purchased a neat small dash cam and fitting to top of windscreen is no problem as it won't obstruct drivers view. Problem is fitting power cable around windscreen and down to dash board and cig lighter in centre consul, has anyone done this or a better idea?, you only want dash cam working when i...
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Awning/tent for rear of a Mercedes Sprinter
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Hi there I purchased a used Mercedes SWB RV Sprinter six weeks ago and have run away from home heading north in Western Australia. I would appreciate advice on the availability of an awning/tent to go over the barn doors at the rear of the van. There is already a slot on the roof that an awning could be th...
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A sad day - Peter Green dead
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A co-founder of the outstanding rock band Fleetwood Mac; Peter Green has died in London: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53539989 So much talent in that generation.
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Mike Harding
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We bought a jeep
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Have updated the tow tug sorry to seethe terri go,someone is going to buy a very good tow wagon ,any feedback on anyone who is towing with a grand cherokee we are very happy with the car so far,towns the van 635 coromal like it's not there .anyway only time will tell
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Covid Tracing App
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The Covid Safe App... Over 6 million apps downloaded. Cost $70 million (development & marketing). No stats on # apps uninstalled. Guaranteed & promised to be one of the best tools in Covid-19 contact tracing. Total success to date = Nil \ \ Zip. Move to Plan B = Wear masks. Worth all the hype?
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Require fridge information Dometic RM4601
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Re Dometic RM4601 185 litre fridge/freezer. In the attached photo the item listed as number 5 in the freezer door, is called a Juice Container. Wondering exactly how/what it does, as I don't know and it takes up nearly half of the freezer door storage space. It is not very deep, and anything that fits in...
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Wiring diagram
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Would anyone out there have a wiring diagram for a Regent Roystan Avonlea caravan or know where I can get one. Regent have changed owners since 2012 and don`t have any old records. Thanks.
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