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New Year 2019
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Best wishes to all Grey Nomads for a safe and prosperous 2019. -- Edited by Santa on Tuesday 1st of January 2019 12:05:02 AM -- Edited by Santa on Tuesday 1st of January 2019 12:06:46 AM
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Naked on ‘our’ beach.
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Best wishes to all for the new year from us both. Cuppa & MrsTea Dampier Peninsula WA.
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Truma Gas Heaters for van
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Hi all, Has anyone had any experience with the Truma Gas heater and can advise on their efficiency etc? We are thinking of having one installed in our new Trakmaster. Cheers, Macka-
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ANOTHER PHILIPPINE TYPHOON
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Every year I come to Philippines and stay in my house in Cebu. Before returning to live in Australia in 2004, I lived in the northern part of the Country for almost 20 years. Typhoon season here is usually between May and November, and they usually hit the southern islands. In November 2013, Super Typho...
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Silo Art, found a good on today
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I know this topic has been up in the last month or so, but I thought this was worth a post. Tumby Bay, SA. (Eyre Peninsular, jut north on Port Lincoln.) Regards. Hetho -- Edited by Hetho on Monday 31st of December 2018 05:27:38 PM
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Stone Stompers v Rock Tamers
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Just wondering if there any opinions on Stone Stompers v Rock Tamers? Im looking at both and would value any opinions on them.
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Coaster.. To import or Not import..
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I have to make the decision soon of whether I Import a Coaster Bus from Japan.. I want an automatic so I can let mum grab it at anytime, I'm not using it.. Mum Would Like to go Back to Tassie and Tour around and the bus will give her the chance to do so.. some would say that the issue is Price.. I have looked at th...
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Another accident on the Nullarbor
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Another accident on the Nullarbor Travellers in a wizz bang type campervan, said they were blown off the road, and overturned Lady trapped but luckily draged out of vehicle Vehicle then caught fire and was totally destroyed Just a very friendly reminder, to first timers, from someone who has crosse...
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Greens Lake & Aysons Reserve Query Please!!!!
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Hi all, couldn't find any info re the above two sites at the present time, so decided to give this a go. Thinking of heading to one or the other in a few days(New Years Day), have a big rig and would like to know if there are many there atm, as it will be us and our daughter & partner in a caravan for a few days...
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Shannon NP WA
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Is it packed? We are thinking of coming early Jan.
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Roadside overnight stops Sydney to Brisbane
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Hi Finally sorted out which poptop to get - one of the new Jayco Journey's replacing the Freedom range. Only 14' but suitable for solo travel and delivery in early April The new Pajero Sports should be able to handle this van OK. Anyway - first major trip will be to Maleny in Qld from Wollongong, and tryin...
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government's reverse mortgage
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https://www.smh.com.au/money/borrowing/government-pension-loans-scheme-needs-adviser-exemption-20180618-p4zm4v.html
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Jurgen Lunagazer- towing?
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Looking at the lightweight Jurgens range of caravans which are capable of being towed with a smaller SUV! We have a BMW X3 30D Turbo Diesel. ATM 2400 Towball 200. Should be good to go on a 21ft? Those Nomads who do have them ...........................are you impressed and what do you tow it with? Ch...
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Brisbane to Port of Melbourne
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Hi
Just getting ready to leave for Tassie.
What would be a average time to get from Brisbane to Port Melbourne it says 18 .5 hours on google. Plus whats the more enjoyable inland or coastal route. We leave end o January 2019 and must be in Melbourne by end of February.
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Bye Bye Santa
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Well it is all over for another 12 months. Bloody expensive day, but worth every $$$ of it to enjoy the family gathering. Did the old White Bearded man give you what you wanted???? Happy trails in 2019 Jay&Dee
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Legal Ramifications after Rockhampton free camp closure
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Hi. I just read in the RV Daily that the Caravan Parks Association has forced Rockhampton Council to close their city free camp via legal action. So much for free choice in Australia. I have used van parks in the past before I retired, but now free camp wherever possible. I know it is illegal to be poor in A...
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House n Contents Insurance while away travelling
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We have just had our Insurance policy updated to cover 10 weeks we will not be in residence. Many policies do not cover you when you are not actually living there. Worth checking.
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Parking/Camping/Overnighting in Cities
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On our Scenic Cruise, Amsterdam to Budapest a couple of years ago, at a number of stops we saw a number of motorhomes in some instances 20 or more parked on Tar adjacent to the wharf, similar but not so frequent in France recently, some with a dump point and water with no toilets and big bin rubbish contain...
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crystal lithium batteries
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Travelling full time on the road
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Travelling full time on the road, I can't believe the amount of rubbish and human excreta at the rest stops, surely people have some respect for their country, and I do not believe it is the RV'ers doing all this. Some crazy drivers on the road, don't know what the solid white lines mean. Speeding with ca...
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