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Families take extended breaks from city living
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Gday... As Brett Pittman sees it, you don't need to be rich to travel. "We actually spent less money travelling than if we were living at home," he said. "And we weren't skimping." Read their story here Cheers - John
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rockylizard
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Queensland roads
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Hi, wondering if the road from Emerald to Cloncurry through Longreach is all bitumen and open right now? Also Mt Isa to Julia Creek to Hughenden to Townsville. Would appreciate any advice on these roads right now. Thanks. Currently Near Roma. Everywhere is green with plenty of water laying around. J...
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Farmhat
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Chinese 5 Kw Diesel heater ~ the install !!!
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Hi all; Well it finely arrived the other day, the 5Kw diesel heater that was bought through E-bay. Well packaged and arrived safe and sound . Now for the install. With my caravan ( Jayco 17.55.3 Pop Top ) the easy place would have been under the bed for the main unit and easy access to the house batter...
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valiant81
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Bent tow hitch thingie?
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When I purchased my Jackaroo, secondhand, six years ago it came with a towbar, hitch/ball and brake controller none of which I used until I bought a caravan five months ago. The caravan, loaded, weighs about 2.7T and I have towed it around 4000km over some very rough forest tracks (low range stuff) and...
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Mike Harding
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The Longest Line
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This event starts 23rd to 27th May Participants in these events will gather together in outback Queensland, camping in showgrounds at Barcaldine, Aramac, Jericho and Muttaburra, with the main event centred in Barcaldine. In the afternoon of 25th May 2019, vehicles taking part will move out to th...
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On The Move
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Half lap for newbies.
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Planning our first big trip with a 3 month limit as a lead in to ultimate retirement where time wont be an issue. Does 30 days Melbourne-Mildura-Port Augusta-Coober Pedy-Alice Springs-Tennant Creek-Katherine sound do-able? * Dry season *21 ft semi-offroad (?) caravan on major roads. *200-3...
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Shadrian
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Livingstone NP NSW
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Were heading up through Wagga and thought this park looked good. The info that I can find is a bit vague on whether its suitable for a full off-road caravan. if anyone has been there, advice appreciated. regards.
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MCH
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An interesting phenomena while crossing the Nullabor re Kangaroos.
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The day was a constant of light showers, and the kangaroos were out, I probably had to slow down to a walking pace for at least 30, beeping the horn to get them away from the road. Taking a bit more notice of them, noticed they were drinking the water collecting and running off the road. A truck would just tr...
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iana
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ABC RN autonomous cars
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https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/will-you-drive-an-autonomous-car/11086812
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Whenarewethere
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Battery replacement time...
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I haven't been on forum as much lately due to heath reasons, but now needing to research replacement van batteries. Quite confusing re agm, gel, flooded, lithium etc. Have had 2 x 100ah and thinking maybe going to 2 x 120ah. Running 320 watts solar on roof, dc to dc from Pajero and 240v 40 amp charger for w...
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aussie_paul
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Mother's Day
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Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums & Grandmums
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Plain Truth
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On The Move caravans
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Does anyone on here own or has owned an On The Move caravan that can give us any information on them at all whether good or bad.Would really appreciate any feedback.TIA Ian.
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hodgie55
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HITCH UP for CHEER UP Project
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Good morning to you all, This phase of the above project, refer to the attached document, provides a selection of events & activities to assist those who suffered as a result of the devastating floods, loss of prize stock, their homes & livelihood. Please help.
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Renfrew
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On The Road Again
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Having spent time working in the Bahrain & Oman in 2017/18 we had every intention on our return of hitching up the van and hitting the road for an extended period. A couple of weeks ago I was offered an opportunity to work in South Africa so tomorrow Im off again. Unfortunately as a self funded retir...
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The Belmont Bear
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Perth to Melbourne
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Travelling early next year Once we finish on the Nullabor which is the best and most direct way to Melbourne
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Vaughan
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Buying vehicle interstate
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We are considering buying the wife's brother's car as he has ceased to drive anymore-his car is in NSW (Gosford) and we live in Qld (Sunshine Coast). Has anyone done similar recently as I am very out of touch with these matters nowadays. What sort of costs and procedures are involved. The vehicle is in...
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theberrys
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Roma to Windorah
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Hi heading to Birdsville Races this year going Roma Charleville Quilpie Windorah is this the best route and is Charleville to Windorah bitumen
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Cart
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Caravan Park Prices
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Hello I am a solo traveller who has been living the dream for the past 4 years travelling Aus. If I stay at a caravan park, I am charged the same price as for 2 people, yet if there is a 3rd person you have to pay and extra $10 on average My question is, why dont solo travellers get a cheaper tariff, if a 3rd perso...
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Wheels
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Dubbo to Gladstone
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Hi all, Whilst difference in km's does not worry me and on no time frame I was wondering which is the better route to take? Via Mitchell, Warrego and Leichhardt Highways or Castlereagh, Carnarvon, Leichhardt Highways or finally the Newell and Leichhardt Highway. So three different routes to choos...
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cjt55
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The great alpine road
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Were thinking about Travelling down the great the great alpine road to Lakes entrance, from myrtleford , is This a good road to tow a caravan any answers would be much appreciated....
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