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Swift ecotherm heater
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Just took delivery of our new 18'6" van ,looking at off road/ free camping heating anyone with experience with the the heaters that run off your hot water system.would appreciate any advice
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Aldi Specials
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Some Aldi specials coming up on Saturday 8th February may be of interest: Awning Tensioners (Anti Flaps); privacy screens; small gas BBQ; assorted collapsible items; kitchen ware; etc. Items that would be especially sought after by caravaners are: 15Amp to 10Amp safety adaptor $59.99. 100Ah de...
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Computerized caravan toilet.
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Now in quarantine, we are not allowed to leave our van for 15 days!, we can walk in a circle about the van for exercise, and can sit out under the awning but that's all. Now having to use our toilet for No2's, I find the system has been computerized. We have to "log in" to use the loo, and I have to "Log out" when...
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GAS BOTTLES OUT OF DATE
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Hi everyone, hope you are all safe. Unlike 'Swap N Go' gas bottles. I swapped over a large gas bottle today for my Weber Q. I must be cooking too much. I checked the test date and it said "Test Date 2005". Mmm, so much for 10 years. I asked for another bottle and it too was way off. Another the same. I finally f...
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Codan 9360
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I don't know if anyone can help me with the following please? I recently purchased a CODAN 9360 HF SSB Transceiver fitted with TXE and TX free tune. I have a few low channels, i.e. 2182 (marine distress) being one and when I put it in as required 218200 I get the message "Value Too Low", I have been trying...
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Where are you?
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I read opinions on this and other similar forums. I see those for and against border closures. I'm curious to know how many here are on the road and how many are sitting at home.
Is there a connection with opinions with those on the road v those sitting at home?
FWIW we are on the road. 4500k in the last 4 we...
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Sullage connection
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Hi, just wondering if anyone else has a van with a 50mm sullage outlet? If so what sort of connector do you use to connect the standard 25mm sullage hose? Regards Paul.
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So you think you're old.
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Just in case you think you're getting old.......... Jeanne Louise Calment had the longest confirmed human Lifespan on record: 122 years and 164 days. It seems that fate strongly approved of the way Madam Calment lived her life. Jeanne was born in Arles, France, on 21st February 1875. When the Eiffel...
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campfires are a desease
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Why is it so many light campfires , even when its 35 -40 degree days ,? So many people pull up and they are gathering wood before they setup the van most times . Its a habit and a very unhealthy one , In my 15 years travelling around OZ not one of these inconsiderate people have ever asked " do you mind if I ligh...
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Caravan Atm/Gvm Upgrade on U tube
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Morning everyone, Well the brain is still working while asleep. Got to thinking about our van and how Jayco came up with the lucky numbers on so many models in their range. We know that new van's, are weighed empty for stamp duty on rego's. Our van has a Tare Weight of 2061. A Gvm of 2475 leaving us with a 414...
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Old and Grey
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Instant hot water service
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Looking at changing out our existing suburban hot water service to an instant hot water service...after recommendation on best unit and if it's easy to change over yourself thanks in advance i meant for caravan sorry for any confusion -- Edited by Davos on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 03:08:45 PM
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How the banking system is moving forward at top speed
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Hi everyone, Old and myself have noted how the Banks and Retailers are processing the card transactions now. In the past if you were paying by credit card over Saturday /Sunday weekend, all those transactions would go through on a Monday. Not Anymore. We started watching our cards more closely six mo...
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Congratulations Dougwe!!!!
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Congratulations and welcome to the world of full-time travelling nomads. Although it all seems to have come together quickly for you we know it's been a long time in the Wishing and planning. We wish you all that we have found ourselves, you may even find yourself looking forward to finding a Wombat...
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How signs have changed... welcome to the 2020's
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Yesterday we noticed a sign on the spare wheel of a 4x4. I could not believe what I was reading. For my money I can not see how this owner is allowed to have this sign on his spare tyre. But I guess that it is the times we live in. The sign. CUintheNT embossed on a map of the Northern Territory. Admin may not...
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general Info needed
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Hi all, Just some general information if anyone will know pls, looking at just a couple of nights at Gregory Downs on the river behind the pub, we have stayed there a few times over the years but i'm hearing that the area is being run by a group of some description, not sure who or what, anyone heard anythin...
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Attaching motorbike rack
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Hi All I am new to Grey Nomads. We have a Winnebago and I want to take my Yamaha XT 225 on a rack on the rear (see pic). I have a tool box also on the rear which I would like to keep so I am thinking of attaching an extender I can put the bike rack into. My tow bar is Hayman Reese and can take 280 kgs, the bike weighs...
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MotorHome Suggestion
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If you were thinking of changing up to a new Motor Home, haven't I got a Rig for you. No problems with weights or power with this beauty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYXpakP0dBI And it only costs a smidgen over US $500,000
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boat to Kununurra
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Is anyone travelling from Perth or Albany to anywhere near Kununurra that can tow a small Quintrex boat for me please? Regards Peter phone 0438002220
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orid
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Getting ideas to travel in a Van
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Hi, this is my first post. Ive been camping for ages, but more on a motorcycle which is a bit different, as i can go off road and up narly tracks etc, which i still do. However with the curernt situation, we usually go overseas and about now would be coming back from thailand. But thats not going to happen an...
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virus cases
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Is Google manipulating cases. Open up google,type in 200 cases and see what comes up' Open up google again and type in a new number and see what you get.
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