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Kitchen storage advice jayco hake
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Hi all we are setting off on our maiden voyage around Oz and would love some advise on food storage for the kitchen cupboard section of a 1998 jayco hawk (with pics if possible). Im thinking pull out plastic tubs may be the option so all our things dont topple over but hoping I dont have to reinvent the whee...
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Family camps around Echuca
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I am again planning a trip, (to be done mid to late Jan 2020) this time to concentrate around the northern part of Victoria, Shepparton, Echuca etc. I will be accompanied by (my wife) and Daughter and son-in-law, together with their 6 kids, ranging in age for 17 years down to 2 years old. 3 boys and 3 girls...
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Caravan water tank filling points.
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Hi all. Another of my inane questions so please keep the criticism to a minimum, as this is a genuine question. Obviously my caravan has three water filling points; two lockable caps and inlet hoses underneath (kind of like a car petrol tank) one for the left water tank and one for the right water tank (a...
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Gore Hwy - Goondowindi to Toowoomba
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Can anyone give me an update on the condition of the above? We travelled on it a couple of years ago and found the road surface very undulating. It was not a pleasure to drive on.
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Looking for new tow vehicle
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As the title says Im looking for a new tow vehicle currently have a 2016 Pajero Sport which has been unbelievably good. Im looking for suggestions based on personal experience. A few vehicles have been ruled out for various reasons - LC 200 just too expensive, utes etc.
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Vehicle / Van Weights
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Hi all, I know this has been discussed many many times but seeing as I'm a real dumbo when it comes to legal towing weights I need some professional advice pls. So i have booked a weigh bridge time after Christmas. Attached Van compliance plate [New Age Bigred 17ft] & Pajero 2012 weight list. Go eas...
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DIY portable grey water tank
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Seems a few of these self contained camp sites are around now. Will soon be doing a few more trips, including free camping. I'm just wondering if a modified jerry can (or similar container) would be acceptable for an over night stay. It would be easy to ensure a decent seal and an air bleed. Just what are...
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Yahoo Mail
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Hi all - anyone having trouble getting into Yahoo Mail - was working ok earlier this morning but for the past couple of hours nothing? Thanks
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High lift jacks or A frame stands
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High lift jacks and/or high A frame stands. Hi all. By now you will all have been amused by my naive ramblings concerning my complete ignorance about all things caravanning. I would have to say that you have all been extremely tolerant and very forthcoming with your advice to keep me sane so a huge thank...
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Weight Management
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Found the attached spreadsheet on RVDaily. Looks like a useful thing if you're serious about weight management. BTW if you don't have MS Office just download Libre Office instead, it's totally free (open source). https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download/
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Vitrifrigo fridge with a separate compressor insatllation manual
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Hi, I have a Vitrifrigo C130 litre fridge with a separate compressor installed in my campervan and I am considering relocating it. I was wondering if any has, or knows where to find, an installation manual for one? Thanks, TeeKay
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The Kramer
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Camping...Tamworth Country Music Festival.
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Hi All. Thinking of taking our 24' JB and Cruiser rig to Tamworth next Jan. Appreciate any assistance on : Freecamping? Low cost camping? Showgrounds? How early does one need to arrive to get a spot on the river. I have checked Wili etc but any extra assistance is always appreciated.
Cheers.
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Sailor Hobart
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gel coat touch up
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Hi all can anyone recommend or know of a place where i can get my rv gel coat resprayed ? preferably in melbourne .. plenty of van repairers but no resprays ! Possibility of a boat repair place i suppose ... need help . Thankyou
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they say it cant be done (weight)
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well i have just taken my toyota coaster (was a 22 seater) onto the weigh bridge. I had me (90kg) and my 25kg dog on board, some tools, half a tank of water ( 90l capacity), 1/2 x 9kg gas bottle,full fuel. Weighed in at 3861kg leaves me a decent margin before my legal 4495kg. Before you ask what the axles were...
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Caravan Stability, a hypothetical thought.
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I have been reading about these aero foils mounted on vehicles, that give great improvements in airflow over the van etc., and thought what a load of ******. However a thought occurred to me that the stability of a van may well be influenced by the airflow, particularly full size vans. So we have a van st...
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Kershaw Gardens Reopens Council Backflips
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https://indefiniteleave.com.au/kershaw-gardens-free-camp-rockhampton-qld/
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Newbie advice - what car to buy
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Hi Everybody First of all, Happy Fathers Day to all out there- My wife and I hope to join all of you on the road within the year, as I'm being made redundant. But we're starting from scratch. No car, no caravan. So assuming a small van of 2,000kg maximum, what car should I get considering I'll use it as a...
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Which van to buy
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hi all, looking at buying new van around 21. Want to use on Birdsville track and Gibb River road. Any suggestions on best value for money for required van. have looked at Concord which appears well built
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Front roo bar towing point
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Front axle weight y62. My 2018 Y62 has a sticker inside the engine bay that says do not exceed 85kg (weight) on front the axle. I have a roo bar and spotties on the roo bar which weights 75kg total. Whilst I do not plan to add any more permanent weight to the roo bar (or front axle) I see that some people have fr...
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Truck or ute.
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We hopefully will be buying our first caravan soon and have a mazda bt50 ute and also a truck.Wondering what peoples thoughts would be on using a truck to tow our caravan around on a full time basis or should we just use the ute.Appreciate all comments.
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