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Back on the road again.
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with a bit of a long time off the travelling track we are back on the road again. Its been a project in the making for the past 12 months and I have to say Cheryl and I are glad to be back on the black. We are heading for one of our favourite places, the Atherton Tablelands. We be travelling over the next 3 months...
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North Gregory Hotel. Winton.
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I've heard that we cannot stay overnight at the back of the North Gregory Pub in Winton any more . Does anyone know if that is correct please?
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Install caravan annex - sail track and buttons
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Hi all
I was certain this topic would be covered but my search didnt seem to show any results?!
I have bought a second hand annex for my van, I will need to install the sail track and the buttons to secure the wind skirt along the bottom. Its $350 to have someone do it but Im assuming it might be a very easy...
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Change bus rim size
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I have a 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso converted bus/motorhome with 750R18 rims and tyres on it. These tyres are no longer available. I am about to change over to 17.5 inch rims. Does anybody know where i can get verification that this will be legal? I have looked everywhere on the net but cannot find out anythi...
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Heatwave Weather
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https://www.climatedepot.com/2019/06/29/record-high-french-temperature-claim-called-into-question-hottest-rooftop-on-record-in-france/
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Sleeping patterns, or lack of.
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It is 6.30 am on Saturday 15th June 2019 and it appears that I am the only member on line. WOW!!!. I had a bugger of a night. Woke at 2.30.. could not go back to sleep so got up and had a coffee, which usually means I can then go back to sleep, but not this morning. Finally gave up and got up at round 5.0am. Bugger...
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Way out west in QLD
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Clothes store, Julia Creek Muttaburrasaurus, Hughendon Age of Dinosaurs, Winton. Cleaning Dinosaur bones Stockmans's Hall of fame, Longreach Tree of knowledge, Barcaldine Porkupine Gorge, North of Hughenden Elvis and FJ Holden Cafe, Hughenden Painted wall, Charters Towers Mary Kathleen Ur...
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Solar and battery
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hello everyone. Can anyone recommend a solar shop north of brisbane. We are heading that way. We were free camping last night . the battery was saying 11 so we put the genie on to charge it up but it did not charge but in the morning it was trickle charging from the sun and now we are in a showground on electri...
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Holiday on hold
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Just finished packing the van & loading the fridge @3:30pm for an early getaway Sunday, when @5:13pm received a phone call from the park manager (where the van is stored)......Van has been broken into, 2 smashed windows, whole inside of van sprayed with the fire extinguisher, luckily only mino...
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Southern Visitors during our warm winter months
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We are currently at the NRMA Caravan Park in Woodgate Qld. Woodgate is on the ocean in land from Childers and is between Maryborough and Bundaberg. All of our Neighbours are here for 3 to 4 months. Majority are from Victoria. They appear to have a permanent yearly winter booking. Great conversationa...
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Lithium batteries
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Hello T1Terry, Thank you very much for your reply to my post which appearEd to be buried and now I have lost it in the mire of posts regarding these batteries. I did manage to read it once and as usual it displayed your vast knowledge in this regard and your description of your own two motorhomes concise an...
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Queensland camping charges
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I'm thinking of heading to Queensland next year in order to escape Victoria's winter; to this end I investigated the details of bush camping in Qld and discovered that if I choose to lay down my swag at the end of a long day on any piece of dirt in a National Park or State Forest I am obligated by law to book in...
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There are tugs and there are tugs.
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Spotted at Hughenden Qld. Two of these tractors went through pulling their vans. Joe
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Stolen Jayco Sterling van
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Our neighbours' caravan was recently stolen from a shed on a North-central Vic property. Police found it in Echuca, but when they went to locate it, van was gone again. Could members in that region keep an eye out for - Jayco Sterling, 2007, about 6 metres long,poptop, twin axle van. Rego SI6063. Photo...
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Weight
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Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...
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What sort of caravan I am able to tow)
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Hi to everyone and hopefully someone be able to help me please! I am finally retired and can join the "Old Fart Brigade".. Ops sorry how silly of me of course I mean the Grey Normads! I am a poor pensioner after been married a couple of times (I know.. I know.. Slow learner.. Lol) so only be able to get a small...
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address
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Hello, we are a couple not retired looking to travel oz and work whilst travelling.
We are in Tasmania and plan to return to this beautiful state.
Any info greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
Please can you advise us how we can get an address whilst away? We are currently renting a house but as so...
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Feral Cats !!!
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I knew that would get your attention, imagine those mean and nasty cats in our outback! Recently I was talking to a vanner couple who had just crossed the Nulabour, and she said she saw a fox terrier on the side of the road, stopping and in the process of getting out to help the canine, a pack of wild dogs fo...
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C&M forum closed... Bonus for G/N forum
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I also visited the Caravan & Motorhome forum from time to time. It now appears that the Forum will no long operate. Closing down if not already closewd down. I guess that it is good news for this Grey Nomad forum, as they may pick up some new members. Let's support this forum so we can enjoy all the tips...
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Air Conditioner - Air Command Ibis
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Hi Can anyone recommend someone in Darwin who can service an Air Command Ibis? Thanks
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