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March Fly Season
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South-West WA warning............the gum trees are in blossom and so are the March flies. It's hard not to whack them on your leg etc, but doing so attracts more Marchies to the spot where the squashed one was. Wave them away if possible, the buggers bite hard. Cheers Bob -- Edited by Bobdown on Monda...
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Vent to pressurise van to reduce dust
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Hi, I have heard that if you fit a vent at the front of the van it will pressurise the van helping to prevent the ingress of dust on dirt roads. I dont intend driving on a lot of dusty roads but am wondering if the vent that is fitted would do the job for the odd occassion. I have no idea who makes these vents. Th...
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toyota coaster fuel injectors replace
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hi fellow travellers checking on ball park figure to pay for new injectors for bus 1992 coaster thanks cheers
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christop
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What tow car? We're getting there :)
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No ute, I don't like utes, they're OK on a farm but not for me. So, after much consideration I've narrowed it down to: Holden Trailblazer Holden Colorado 7 As far as I can see the Trailblazer is an update to the Col7 - both have the same engine and gearbox (updates aside) and tow limits and sort of look the sa...
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Discount on purchasing a new caravan
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Hi All, Just looking for some advice- Im thinking of buying a new caravan- what percentage discount can you expect from the dealership when buying for cash. thank you
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Report from my first trip in my Retreat caravan
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G'day all. I have just returned from my first trip in my new Retreat caravan and can report that almost everything related to using the Thetford toilet for one's and two's went very smoothly. On advice received from this site, I added an additional quantity of Napisan to the toilet and can verify fro...
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12v drawer fridges
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Given the general increase of global temperatures and the imminent desertification of Australia I am considering changing my 3way fridge , which runs really hot when the temp is high, for a compressor fridge. Also I am not really comfortable with the constant use of gas in an enclosed , though vented...
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How to print docs when mobile?
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What is the best way to get important documents printed and or scanned when you are away from home ? For example, purchase contracts and similar documents that need to be signed and sent back?
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Weights and Insurance? No idea mate....
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While I was busy today,with my bathroom scales,checking my towball weight,another caravanner approached and asked what I was doing.Despite me giving him a detailed explanation of the process,he was completely lost,and said "I tow a 2 tonne van.....what should my towball weight be?". Because I h...
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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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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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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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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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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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