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Looking into the future by 10 years
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WOW. Yes fictional, but still bloody scary stuff. -- Edited by JayDee on Friday 12th of July 2019 08:34:39 AM
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Like ACDC says It's a long way to the top.
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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
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Trip to the tip
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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...
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Essential Caravans - Outlander 20
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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...
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Halls Creek to Daly Waters via Topsprings Roadhouse.
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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.
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Adari caravans
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Thinking of buying an Adari caravan.pros and cons please?
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Ord River, Kununurra
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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...
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Lifting Poptop
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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
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travelling from Ballina to Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Armidale to Tamworth. Wondering what the roads are like for towing.
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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
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Barry
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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...
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RACV C.Park price reduction to gain customers
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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...
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On - the beaten track
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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
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What is going on.... shoot our Koalas Your kidding me.
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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 (...
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Coleman Camp Oven
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https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/coleman-camp-oven
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What do you use to secure the ropes on an awning for bad weather.
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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...
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Under vehicle protection
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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...
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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
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ULURU Chaos
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https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/tourists-flocking-to-climb-uluru-before-ban-kicks-in-could-cause-long-lasting-damage-20190711-p526g9.html
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Spiteful Words
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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
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On the road again.
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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.
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