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Overdrive
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my question is about towing in 6th gear, sometimes called overdrive. My vehicle is a 6 speed auto transmission Holden Trailblazer with 3000Kg capacity, towing a 2000Kg ATM caravan. As you can imagine the vehicle tows easily and effortlessly and is quite happy to automatically slip into 6th gear or...
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ConsumerMan
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Cheap Transport to Kangaroo Island
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https://www.sealink.com.au/bookthemout?utm_source=satc&utm_medium=paid-soci...
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Iva Biggen
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Roof racks for VW
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Hi am having problem with getting roof rack for VW LT35 2006 seems none have long enough things to fit into rail which is 13 inches anyone know where I could go at a reasonable price its to put a solar panel on
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sassycat
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Cracks in Dometic refrigerator inner wall
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Hi all, I have a 225 litre 3 way AES Dometic refrigerator in my van and just love it. Forty degree days and the beer is still ice cold. One problem I do have is a few hairline cracks in the inner shell of the refrigerator behind the crisper bins. On humid days water will drip from the cracks however the humid...
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All the clothes in a Charity Shop in the fire areas who can or may help.
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A lot has been written and said about the devastating fire that have effect many many people and part of our great nation. People were left with only the clothes they were wearing. Soooooo The Salvation Army Red Cross Vinnies and others all receive donations of clothes for free. So why can not th...
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Can you help? Copy from another site.
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So far weve reached 60 farmers!!.. but we still have 40 farmers registered and needing urgent help to secure boundary fencing following the fir...es! Can you or someone you know help?! We also need catering help between Saturday 1st Feb and Friday 14th February.... Heres the details: - So far our ama...
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Warning about 3 way fridges
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I tried to post this last night, but it appears to have gone into the abyss. If it's out there and doubled up let me know and I'll delete one, but I can't find it. Anyway......I don't believe this would be common knowledge to people and I shudder to think of the different circumstances this could have be...
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Sydney Motorhome Accommodation
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We are travelling from Melbourne to deliver our grand daughter to Sydney University on the 8th of February. We are looking to stay overnight on the southern approach on the 7th within striking distance of Ultimo for 9.30 am the next day. I have checked Wikicamps but the only caravan park I saw was at Eld...
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Skyler
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Bushman Fridge
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Anyone out there who has one (thats a 12v only) and any opinion of them. Thinking of puling out my old 3 way, adding more solar and another battery plus fitting a charger for when we have 240v We are currently in the NT and the old fridge struggles. Lucky we have an extra in the car.
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Yelgin and Arrawarra Rest Areas
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NSW officials are finally cracking down on campers and caravanners using truckies' parking spots with $114 instant fines being handed to offenders in two eastern seaboard holiday hotspots.The fines are a part of a new trial, announced today, targetting parking at Yelgun rest area, north of Bruns...
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Proud to Be An Aussie
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Hi All, Set off on our big lap (or 2) from Canberra this morning. Travelling down the Hume on our way to Wagga we saw the most wonderful sight. The Hay Run convoy was travelling north. I estimated there had to be about 80 semis all up. I know there were a lot from WA but I think there were also a lot of semis f...
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What torch do you carry ?
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I have a couple of Eveready 2x D cell LED torches, I can't remember when I last changed the batteries, best general purpose torch I have owned, but has a very short range. Looking for a torch with range, preferably LED. Looking at 3 x D Cell Maglite, can also be used as a knockometer if the situation arises...
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iana
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Eropean or Australian ?
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Hello all, My first post !! We have recently retired and ready to buy our first van. Can anyone offer their experience with vans like Swift and Bailey. We really like the layout but a bit worried about ground clearance. We are not intending doing the real 'rough stuff' but would like to be able to get o...
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Dazza53
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Towing mirrors, which ones
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Hi all, we pick up our new Blue Sky van in a few weeks time and need to buy mirrors for my VW Amarok ute, any suggestions as to what works well and easy to put on and remove, cheers John
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Scenicview
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Townsville Council charges?
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In tomorrow's Townsville Bulletin, there is an article about charging $10-15 a vehicle to stay at the now free camps North of the city. They are conducting a survey to gauge the feelings about the proposed change. Currently the vote seems to be around 30/70 for/against, with comments why turn these p...
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Newcastle to Wollongong
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What is the best route and best time to travel through Sydney. I have a big rig towing small car.
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goldcoaster
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Small single arm davit
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Hi again all, I am chasing ideas on installing a single arm davit on the back of my van's rear bar (load capacity of 160kg). Has anyone got one and if so would they share the design or manufacture with me.. I am thinking of unloading and loading the twin spare tyres etc..
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Branchie
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SmartBar
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Hi all, We’ve had a request from SmartBar to ask if anyone who uses SmartBar bullbars would be happy to provide them with a testimonial? If so, please either send me a PM or email me at editorial@thegreynomads.com.au. Thanks.
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Follow Up On Rear Axle Failure
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About 6 weeks ago I posted on here about an incident that we had when the rear axle of our van came adrift travelling at around 95kph. Today I recieved a phone call completely out of the blue from the NRMA insurance who rang to inform us that they had decided they would not be covering the cost of the damage a...
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The Belmont Bear
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Opening the bonnet after towing.
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Noticed a few vehicles parked having open bonnets, leaving them open all night. Nissan Patrol seems to be one vehicle I have noticed. I take it that this allows the motor to cool more rapidly, although I have never done this. Is this practice recommended?
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