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Grey Nomads-Living Life on the Road-Is it For Me???
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There is some current banter on the forum about living life on the road and the downside of this decision once the novelty has worn off. After working for the majority of your life and usually being occupied from 9 to 5 or even longer and at the weekends come home to gardens and lawns and socialising with...
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JohnR
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Road Trip
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We just completed a 4 week round trip from Lake Macquarie through western NSW, the South Australian Riverland, along the Murray River, back through the Riverina and the western plains. We stayed on a property 40kms out of Echuca for a few days but for the rest of the time we stayed in CPs. Great experie...
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The Belmont Bear
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Sticking window
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A couple of my Eurovision widows seem to stick to the rubber seal if not used for some time. Such as in storage. Does anyone have a solution to stop this?
I did think of rubbing something on the seal such as olive oil, but this could effect the rubber.
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oldbloke
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Charging laptops when free camping
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Hi can anyone tell me how they charge their laptop when free camping. We have been starting the generator, there must be an easier way. i have a MacBook Pro and cant get a 12 volt charger for it. thankyou Jill
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Jillie7
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Leveling Chocks
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Good morning everyone, We are picking up our van in 2 weeks. We already have the standard yellow ramps for leveling but I was googling chocks for the legs when an ad for "OziBlock n Chock" leveling system and leg pads came up. They look terrific. Is anyone out there using them and, if so, how have you fou...
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Tasmania West Coast Driving
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I have been receiving emails from Tasmanian Ferry about places to you must see driving, one that looks good is called "Wild West" it takes you from Stanley westerly and then south to Arthur River (sealed Rd) then further south heading towards Strahan via Corinna (major section unsealed) has anyone...
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jeepnudger
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Solar
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Where do you good folk carry your portable solar panels. I have suit case type 1.2m x 700 cant find anywhere safe for them in or on caravan or ranger with canopy. Any help would be appreciated thanks
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Mrs Ford Ranger
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Lithium 100Ah batteries
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Just a heads up on these batteries. RTM (Road Tech Marine) have these (12.8v, 100Ah) batteries on sale for $899 (saving $100, they say). The new ones when they arrive (& shown in their latest catalogue) are $799! One of the Townsville staff suggested I keep my ear to the ground regarding their exis...
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Sticking window
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A couple of my Eurovision widows seem to stick to the rubber seal if not used for some time. Such as in storage. Does anyone have a solution to stop this?
I did think of rubbing something on the seal such as olive oil, but this could effect tyhe rubber.
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oldbloke
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Jury Duty
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I've recently received a notice that I have been included on the jury roll. I may be summoned for jury duty over the next 12 months. Although I am happy to do my duty as an Australian citizen we plan to be travelling around the country for a good part of 2020. This could seriously hamper our travel plans. Ha...
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kit33r
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small caravans 14ft
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beaul
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Rollout awning
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Looking at a 16' caravan. What would it cost to buy and fit an awning.
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patmc49
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Outside shower box lock and key
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Where can I get a new lock and key for my external shower box?
I dont want to have to purchase a whole new shower box....
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Peter Frazer
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Buying a motorhome
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Im a total newbie..single lady..Hoping someone can advise me on buying thru em caravans in Darwin...they have a van i love but im a bit nervous buying online? Any comments welcome
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Multima
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Getting to Tasmanian Sea Ferry Terminal in Melbourne
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I keep reading articles on drivers pulling Vans who have trouble stuck under low bridges and then getting to the terminal by the right time or you miss the boat!. Do you need to drive across / through Melb ? and is there parking if you get there early? We will be coming in from Seymour which is about 100kms...
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jeepnudger
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Buying a motorhome
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Hi Im just starting my plans to hit the road...single lady and her friend...am looking at a matilda crystal thru em caravans but feeling a bit apprehensive as cant get them on the phone and google maps shows a vacant block in Darwin...has anyone had dealings with them..wld appreciate any comments or a...
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Multima
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road to yass from cowra conditions
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what is road like cowra to yass? Caravan parks in Yass recommend?
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ledavidson
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exorbitant increase in the cost of using M2 and M7 in Sydney.
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Today I looked at my account held with the Linkt freeways and associated roads. To my suprise the cost of using the M2 and M7 has shown an amazing increase., when towing a caravan as they now hold that a vehicle towing a caravan is classed as =HEAVY COMMERCIAL. As an example a car pays $3.41, if towing a...
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Camping chairs Helinox
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Hi, has anyone had experience in using or purchased a Helinox camp chair. Have had at least five different brands of camp Chair and always found them bulky to store and uncomfortable. Regards Wayne
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AusQld
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Alice Springs
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Hot one day, hotter the next. But today a cool 30 and blue sky of course after some very windy dusty days. A great place to be for a while
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