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Farmhat · Farmhat

Made it! A few pics from the very top of Cape York QLD. Looking down to the sign. Looking back up the hill from behind the sign. As you can see it was very busy there. Joe & Co. -- Edited by Farmhat on Friday 19th of July 2019 08:51:06 PM -- Edited by Farmhat on Friday 19th of July 2019 08:53:37 PM

Cyclops · Cyclops

resting up in Mosman after the Trip to the tip. 7 days at Seisia was fantastic. We have a nephew in Bamiga, so boat was not a problem. Yes, we took our Bushtracker and had no problems. However, the road from the turn off to Captain Billys Landing to the Jardine ferry was the worst Ive seen In years. Corruga...

KevinJ · KevinJ

We are considering purchasing an Essential Caravan, Outlander 20ft. We will be doing the big lap as well as criss-cross. Does anyone have one of these who can give me their views on it? Will it handle the roads we expect to come across or do we need the Highlander series? What are the after sales serv...

landy · landy

Halls creek to Daly Waters via Top Springs road house. Just wondering if anybody has used this route recently and can give us a heads up on the amount and condition of the gravel road sections. Any information much appreciated. Cheers Landy.

Neribil · Neribil

Thinking of buying an Adari caravan.pros and cons please?

Bobdown · Bobdown

Spent a fantastic week at an old mates camp 30k out of Kununurra, down Parry Creek Rd. Rough old road but got the van in and out ok, about half way to Wyndham. Greg (Hairy Dog) does the Barra fishing tours, used to be on Rex Hunt all those years ago, not cheap but also does tours of the River which after nearly...

Mindi · Mindi

Having difficulties lifting my poptop on 2014 Jurgens Wallaroo. Anyone have experience with newer lift bars or the air jack systems..? or any other advice for a DIY solution preferably. -- Edited by Mindi on Tuesday 16th of July 2019 01:31:12 PM

General ocean grove · General ocean grove

Overall length of van is 28 foot. New Colorado is the tug. Are the roads hilly, rough, winding or mountainous etc. Looking for the easiest way to get to Tenterfield from Ballina

Cyclops · Cyclops

We encountered Barry on the road just North of Dubbo. Barry and his partner who will remain nameless. Were pulling out of a rest area in their vehicle towing a Jayco pop top. Barry stopped, looked left, clearly saw our cruiser and Bushtracker only 100 metres up the road travelling at 100ks per hour and f...

JayDee · JayDee

Another extract from the latest G.N Newsletter. ""As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, treat yourself to a getaway in the Sun Country on the Murray Region and stay at our RACV Cobram Resort from just $100 for 7 nights."" I am not sure as to what the conditions are. But this is a more realisti...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Spent some time on this road in Far Western QLD about 80 k's out from Mt Isa. Cr*ppy bitumen road, but no flies, so all good! Sorry for how the photo turns out sideways. Joe. -- Edited by Farmhat on Wednesday 3rd of July 2019 11:28:48 PM

JayDee · JayDee

The following is an extract from the Grey Nomad's Newsletter that hit my in box today. Cull call A South Australian Parliamentary Inquiry has been told that koalas, corellas, fur seals and other native animals are reaching unmanageable levels across the state. The Natural Resources Committee (...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/coleman-camp-oven

iana · iana

I have the screw in type of pegs, but have found they tend to just make a plug of earth or sand and easily pull out. The most successful pegs I have found are the 300mm long by 9mm dia. and crossed over with another at right angles. I have various lengths of pegs but am thinking of doing away with all except th...

MarkAC · MarkAC

I do a lot of off road drivingI recently did the 3 major tracks in SA and the rocks smashed the daylights out of my water system, drainage system and PVC pipe storage for awning supportsMy van is an off-road unit and I've done the same trips in another van many years ago without any damage.I've seen rock t...

Shtik · Shtik

Hi We are considering buying a new caravan. We recently had a New Age Big Red 20 We are considering an Evernew or a Lotus Any suggestions Thanks

Snippy · Snippy

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/tourists-flocking-to-climb-uluru-before-ban-kicks-in-could-cause-long-lasting-damage-20190711-p526g9.html

Hendo · Hendo

I wrestle with cardboard, I struggle with foil I pluck at tiny tabs until my blood begins to boil, and when Im all for giving up, Im at my wits end I see those nasty spiteful words Open Other End

ballast2 · ballast2

After a small test trip away we are departing this morning for approx 3 months cruise on coastal and country QLD. We have a blue BT50 towing a Kingdom Kensington van. If you see us parked up please drop in for a brew or coldie. Cheers.

JayDee · JayDee

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=031f4fc2e6&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r8634263726692188828&th=16bde5d4728db581&view=att&disp=inline&real...

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	Like ACDC says It's a long way to the top. (Preview) Made it! A few pics from the very top of Cape York QLD. Looking down to the sign. Looking back up the hill from behind the sign. As you can see it was very busy there. Joe & Co. -- Edited by Farmhat on Friday 19th of July 2019 08:51:06 PM -- Edited by Farmhat on Friday 19th of July 2019 08:53:37 PM	Farmhat	4	1458	12:04 AM Jul 23, 2019 by Farmhat
	Trip to the tip (Preview) resting up in Mosman after the Trip to the tip. 7 days at Seisia was fantastic. We have a nephew in Bamiga, so boat was not a problem. Yes, we took our Bushtracker and had no problems. However, the road from the turn off to Captain Billys Landing to the Jardine ferry was the worst Ive seen In years. Corruga...	Cyclops	2	1789	05:40 PM Jul 22, 2019 by iana
	Essential Caravans - Outlander 20 (Preview) We are considering purchasing an Essential Caravan, Outlander 20ft. We will be doing the big lap as well as criss-cross. Does anyone have one of these who can give me their views on it? Will it handle the roads we expect to come across or do we need the Highlander series? What are the after sales serv...	KevinJ	8	6295	04:06 PM Jul 22, 2019 by sandgrooper1
	Halls Creek to Daly Waters via Topsprings Roadhouse. (Preview) Halls creek to Daly Waters via Top Springs road house. Just wondering if anybody has used this route recently and can give us a heads up on the amount and condition of the gravel road sections. Any information much appreciated. Cheers Landy.	landy	2	1530	12:08 AM Jul 21, 2019 by landy
	Adari caravans (Preview) Thinking of buying an Adari caravan.pros and cons please?	Neribil	9	2485	03:39 PM Jul 20, 2019 by Knight
	Ord River, Kununurra (Preview) Spent a fantastic week at an old mates camp 30k out of Kununurra, down Parry Creek Rd. Rough old road but got the van in and out ok, about half way to Wyndham. Greg (Hairy Dog) does the Barra fishing tours, used to be on Rex Hunt all those years ago, not cheap but also does tours of the River which after nearly...	Bobdown	0	1250	02:50 PM Jul 19, 2019 by Bobdown
	Lifting Poptop (Preview) Having difficulties lifting my poptop on 2014 Jurgens Wallaroo. Anyone have experience with newer lift bars or the air jack systems..? or any other advice for a DIY solution preferably. -- Edited by Mindi on Tuesday 16th of July 2019 01:31:12 PM	Mindi	7	2281	07:19 PM Jul 18, 2019 by Oka374
	travelling from Ballina to Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Armidale to Tamworth. Wondering what the roads are like for towing. (Preview) Overall length of van is 28 foot. New Colorado is the tug. Are the roads hilly, rough, winding or mountainous etc. Looking for the easiest way to get to Tenterfield from Ballina	General ocean grove	4	1531	03:22 PM Jul 18, 2019 by gwb
	Barry (Preview) We encountered Barry on the road just North of Dubbo. Barry and his partner who will remain nameless. Were pulling out of a rest area in their vehicle towing a Jayco pop top. Barry stopped, looked left, clearly saw our cruiser and Bushtracker only 100 metres up the road travelling at 100ks per hour and f...	Cyclops	14	1204	11:54 AM Jul 18, 2019 by Phill of Townsville
	RACV C.Park price reduction to gain customers (Preview) Another extract from the latest G.N Newsletter. ""As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, treat yourself to a getaway in the Sun Country on the Murray Region and stay at our RACV Cobram Resort from just $100 for 7 nights."" I am not sure as to what the conditions are. But this is a more realisti...	JayDee	9	2876	02:57 PM Jul 17, 2019 by suengreg
	On - the beaten track (Preview) Spent some time on this road in Far Western QLD about 80 k's out from Mt Isa. Crppy bitumen road, but no flies, so all good! Sorry for how the photo turns out sideways. Joe. -- Edited by Farmhat on Wednesday 3rd of July 2019 11:28:48 PM*	Farmhat	11	1178	10:49 PM Jul 16, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	What is going on.... shoot our Koalas Your kidding me. (Preview) The following is an extract from the Grey Nomad's Newsletter that hit my in box today. Cull call A South Australian Parliamentary Inquiry has been told that koalas, corellas, fur seals and other native animals are reaching unmanageable levels across the state. The Natural Resources Committee (...	JayDee	19	1698	05:43 PM Jul 16, 2019 by daffyfrancis
	Coleman Camp Oven (Preview) https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/coleman-camp-oven	Mike Harding	9	1860	07:03 AM Jul 16, 2019 by jade46
	What do you use to secure the ropes on an awning for bad weather. (Preview) I have the screw in type of pegs, but have found they tend to just make a plug of earth or sand and easily pull out. The most successful pegs I have found are the 300mm long by 9mm dia. and crossed over with another at right angles. I have various lengths of pegs but am thinking of doing away with all except th...	iana	24	2953	10:56 PM Jul 15, 2019 by jeepnudger
	Under vehicle protection (Preview) I do a lot of off road drivingI recently did the 3 major tracks in SA and the rocks smashed the daylights out of my water system, drainage system and PVC pipe storage for awning supportsMy van is an off-road unit and I've done the same trips in another van many years ago without any damage.I've seen rock t...	MarkAC	20	3265	12:23 PM Jul 15, 2019 by Mr Fuse
	new caravan ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi We are considering buying a new caravan. We recently had a New Age Big Red 20 We are considering an Evernew or a Lotus Any suggestions Thanks	Shtik	34	3022	11:20 PM Jul 13, 2019 by Webmaster
	ULURU Chaos (Preview) https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/tourists-flocking-to-climb-uluru-before-ban-kicks-in-could-cause-long-lasting-damage-20190711-p526g9.html	Snippy	8	1916	07:25 AM Jul 13, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Spiteful Words (Preview) I wrestle with cardboard, I struggle with foil I pluck at tiny tabs until my blood begins to boil, and when Im all for giving up, Im at my wits end I see those nasty spiteful words Open Other End	Hendo	7	1619	02:05 PM Jul 12, 2019 by Craig1
	On the road again. (Preview) After a small test trip away we are departing this morning for approx 3 months cruise on coastal and country QLD. We have a blue BT50 towing a Kingdom Kensington van. If you see us parked up please drop in for a brew or coldie. Cheers.	ballast2	6	1321	12:53 AM Jul 12, 2019 by Joe50
	History of Henry Ford's Factory (Preview) https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=031f4fc2e6&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r8634263726692188828&th=16bde5d4728db581&view=att&disp=inline&real...	JayDee	1	1042	11:15 AM Jul 11, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
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