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While I was sleeping I had a Dream
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Morning everyone, Yes It was a Dream that I dreamt up. Twin rollout Solar awnings either side of our van, that pumped out 1200 watts of solar power for long term off grid to power including our AC. What a dream idear, Or am I losing it already. Can the solar tech boys and girls make dreams come to life. Have a...
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CANCELLING OUR BIG LAP PLAN
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Been planning our big lap for years, upgrading the van and the tow vehicle, and planning the trip on an excell spreadsheet meticulously so we would get through the top end before the big wet. Planned to spend most of the nights free camping in our ensuite van and read everything we could find on the big la...
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Donna and David
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Shed magazine has a article on making your own camper trailer
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https://the-shed.nz/home/2020/7/8/make-a-camper-trailer
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PeterX
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Heading North - WA
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We were heading south to Perth from Carnarvon over the weekend and the number of vans heading north was staggering, Ive never seen anything like it. We witnessed one accident involving a jack knifed van and another vehicle, countless numbers of idiots ignoring double white lines and just a general s...
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Ger08
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Caravan Single Bed Doona/Quilt
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I am looking to replace the above in my van, however through searching I am unable to find any business in Australia that could supply what I need. A standard single bed doona is too wide as my single bed is 70cm wide. if I can get one my preference would be a wool doona. Any help please?
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Umpie1
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aussiewide paringa caravans
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Hi am looking at a 2009 aussiewide paringa caravan but can not find much about them, can any one tell me if they have any faults. cheers
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Bridgybob
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LPG - how lucky were we!
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If you are travelling west on the Capricorn Highway in Central Queensland and you wish to stop at the freedom camping area in Duaringa, AND if you need an 8.5 kg. Swap and go at the local roadhouse, check the price first; we paid $45.00 and the Truma scan gauge read half full further down the road. Not cast...
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Tones
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Hume accom advice.
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Hi all, any advice on overnight accommodation along the Hume Hwy between Syd & Vic? We are moving to Tassie with our two cars & a caravan, so will need easy turn & parking access. We can't stay in the van as it will be full stuff. A nice quiet B&B or motel. Any advice would be great.
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Dreamer1
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Another serious carbon monoxide incident.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-14/11-hospitalised-with-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-hobart/12452230"Eleven people including nine children have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after an open charcoal grill was used inside a house. Two adults and five children are currently...
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New member
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Hi all, We have just semi retired from full time farming ,have purchased a van to explore this great country of ours,looking forward to sitting around camp fires sharing stories with fellow travellers
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Ventura
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over heating sensors?
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Looking for feedback on engine over heating sensors?? good or bad? cheers Bilbo
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bilbo
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Hoses - how much to carry?
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G'day members, I've just been doing a bit of a dig around in the Search areas regarding hoses & as one member mentioned "Talking about excess weight is like flogging a dead horse (with the appropriate cartoon to go with it)." I used to carry a 10m water hose & the same in the sullage hose but have b...
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Travelling to Cape Keraudren WA
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An anyone tell me if cape Keraudren is very busy. We will be heading there soon. Many thanks Trish
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Wheel Nuts Problem
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I have a somewhat unusual problem. I took my Land Cruiser in for a service and they said that one of the tyres on the LC is the spare, and would I want them to put the original tyre back on. I said yes please but got a call a few hours later asking where my wheel brace was, because the wheel nuts were non-standar...
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Diesel heater, e bay
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New to buying on e bay and would like to purchase a 2kw diesel heater. My main question is how do you pick a supplier out of hundreds? Or can someone tell me who they have had good experience with.
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Radar
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NT Border crossing paperwork
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Hi Folks, anyone else going across the NT border as soon as it opens on the 17th. We and a few friends are but I can't find the appropriate form to download to make the crossing quicker and more convenient for authorities. Anyone else know what the drill will be or where to get the forms. Everything up a...
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Too common unfortunately
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https://www.facebook.com/313319550984/posts/10158160663760985/
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condensation under mattresses
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Does anyone have a cure for condensation under mattresses in vans etc?I believe that there is a product on the market in the form of a mat of somekind. Thanks
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mariner
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insurance issues
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ended up with water damage to my 2013 A'van after June storms.Assessor has decided that damage sustained to seals indicate signs of typical wear and tear caused by broken down seals and joints. they have also decided that the damage has occurred over a Period of time(not specified), and not due to sev...
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Psycho
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A Helecopter RV - actually for sale in the late 70s
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https://www.thedrive.com/news/34753/the-winnebago-heli-home-was-a-real-flying-rv-that-needs-to-make-a-comeback-in-2020
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PeterX
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