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getting rid of that 'new' smell
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Does anyone have any suggestions about how to get rid of that 'new' smell in a new caravan? We've had an email from a couple who are not just finding the smell unpleasant but they are also worried that it may spark allergic reactions. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Casting call for nomads heading to Barcaldine
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Hello everyone, We've had a call from a film company making a documentary which will focus on activities of retirees in the US, Japan and Australia. The Australian segment will focus on grey nomads and volunteering. The film company are specifically looking for a couple who are in the process o...
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BUY or RENT (from abroad)
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Hi there, We live in Ireland and plan to tour all of Australia during 2009. Do you think it would be better to hire or buy a small motorhome? I suppose the trip would take several months.. We would like something well equiped (from the safety point of view) Your comments and help would be great...
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Travellers noticeboards
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Greetings, my family and I are renting a powered CVsite just outside Darwin this year to attract retired couples to come and stay. Is there an online site (travel club) where I can advertise for free.
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UHF RADIO
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HI ALL i am trying to get imformation on the best uhf radio to buy for my tug. not after something that will pick up mars just 10-20kms down the highway.
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Towing Question
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I am trying to determine What the towing capacity be of my car (Hyundai Tucson City SX 4 Cylinder Auto) 2007 model would be. The hyundai.com.au website lists under the Tucson section when I click Specifications > Measurements > Towing Capcity, that the City Auto can only tow 600kg Braked Trail...
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Advice, tips sought
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Hi, I am a newbie to the forum. My hubby and I are 'baby boomers', not quite grey nomads but getting there! We live in Nth Qld and have decided to relocate to tasmania. It is so dreadfully hot here almost all year round and I don't think I could face another summer. Our dilemma is, we don't know whether to sel...
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Housesitting Advice
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Hello everyone, We've had a couple write to us regarding housesitting services in Adelaide. They are planning a 14 week trip later this year and are thinking of organising a housesitter through Housesitting Services P/L in Adelaide. Has anyone used their services or know of anyone who has? The c...
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Travelling Directories
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A few years ago I was shown 2 reference directery books which showed all the camping areas in australia and their map references, I did not take much notice at the time, but now find that their information would be invaluable on our up-coming trip around oz. Can anyone help with likely titles of books/d...
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melbourne to cooma...help!
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i want to travel melbourne to cooma. can someone tell me if bairnsdale to cooma is a difficult winding road. which is the quickest drive melb/albury/cooma or melb/bairnsdale/cooma or melb/tathra/cooma thanks. chris mack -- Edited by chrismack at 16:52, 2008-01-17
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Travelling Companions
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I'm quite new to this camping lifestyle, and my family are not interested in travelling, so I'm a 'Solo Traveller'. I'm up in the Adelaide Hills,and am very keen to experience some short trips to iron out any problems with my camper setup, but I'm somewhat nervous of camping by myself, and somewhat shy...
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travelling solo
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Hi, looking for all/any info on travelling this wonderful country solo female. Its a big, scary thing to do. I have yearned to do this for years but circumstances have not prevailed until now. Decisions? Stay put in unfulfilling job and life to pay off mortgage or sell up, (buy m/h, caravan, camp...
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Gibb River Road
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We plan to travel via the Gibb River Road during June or July. I would like to hear from others who have travelled this route...Also i have heard of cave paintings somewhere in the NT known as the Bradshaw paintings(i think i have that right) and would like to see them.Has anyone any info as to where they...
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beware of this man
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my parents recently befreinded a "grey nomand" he travelled to tasmania and when there rang them appering to be "desperate" his bus had been broken into and his id and money stolen. he asked them to lend him enough money to get home and promised to pay it back as soon as he get her...
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Towing with a Falcon Sedan
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I am in the process of buying an 18FT Jaco Pop Top Van, duel axle. I drive a Falcon AUIII Futura Sedan. Is this vehicle suitable for towing the Jaco? Any advice?
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bushcamp S.A
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hi all
has anyone camped at this spot at sceale south australia,we are heading that way in march and hope to do a bit of bushcamping
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Hyundai Sante Fe
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G'day, New to the site and after some info. Our old 96 Discovery is getting a bit long in the tooth (265,000km) to be a reliable tow horse so we're looking to update on a budget. We've come across a Sante Fe 03 model with only 52k on the clock. Auto top of range for $20k. However a mate has warned me of them bein...
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child care on the road for 7 yr old
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Hi I am not quite a grey nomad yet but in my mid 40's , i intend to travel from Perth up to the top of WA and the territory from about mid May till end Sept 08. it will be a working holiday. I am a RN and get work any where, but hard to know what the school and child care situation is like before I get to a place. I have a...
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Overseas nomads need advice
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We received an email from the following couple hoping for some advice regarding buying a rig for travelling around Australia. Can anyone out there help? "We are looking to make contact with grey nomads who might be willing to assist us-either with advice, selling 4 WD and/or caravan and/or ki...
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Western NSW
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My Husband and I are planning to travel from Brisbane to Perth in a couple of months time via Broken Hill. We were planning to stay in Wilcannia for one night between Dubbo and Broken Hill. Has anyone stayed there, as I have heard varied comments and I must say I am a little concerned. Or can anyone ad...
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