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Igloo fridge freezer - any good?
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hello I have looked at a number of fridge/freezer for our trip. Engel is outside my budget, esp when future long haul holidays is unknown and dependent on mum's continued ability to travel. I am considering 60L Igloo fridge freezer allegedly has the same motor as Dometic fridge/freezers. The alte...
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Where to Store a Campervan in Sydney
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We are considering downsizing our home as I 'try' to retire in the next year or two. Moving from a House where the van is parked in the driveway, to a Unit, where we have nowhere to park the van. It kind of leaves us with two options.Sell the Van.Find somewhere to store it not too far away. Street parking wou...
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RoboLB
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Mataranka and Bitter Springs
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We are stopping for a couple of days at Mataranka on our way north later in the year. Not being a very good swimmer, I was wondering how deep are these two springs? Are they safe for poor swimmers? Cheers, Collo.
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Just a touch of sway
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Hi guys , I should know better but Im going to reach out for some advice please. New car for about 8 months and Im experiencing just a little bit of sway at times which is a bit unnerving. I use to use an Andersen hitch which I dont now because the new vehicle has auto air suspension. With the Andersen hitch on...
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Halls Creek caravan park
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Google search today says the Halls Creek caravan park is "permanently closed". There is mention of a change of ownership. We were hoping to base ourselves there in August, while we went to the Purnululu national park as the Bungle Bungle caravan park is also permanently closed, and has been for some t...
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Collo
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MPC tyres question
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Wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with MPC 24 AT Terrain caravan tyres. After an unfortunate blowout incident last week with my caravans original 4 year old tyres I went to friendly JAX tyre dealer who recommended MPC tyres as a replacement. I duly bought them but a few days later was t...
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white cliffs to camerons corner
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Hi to all. I am wanting to do the trip from White Cliffs to Cameron Corner. No caravan, and driving a 2WD Isuzu MU-X Diesel. I will appreciate any comments or suggestions about such a trip. I would also be looking to "tag-a-long" with another between Tibooburra and the corner, Just as a precaution. Che...
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Changing my slide out rollers
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Hi is it safe to slightly jack up my slide out to change the rollers
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Phil and Teresa
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Charging lithium battery overnight with draw fridge running…
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In the back of my 2014 Grand Cherokee, I have a 50amp slim lithium battery and has been working fantastic.I also have a 30l draw fridge which works 24x7.When driving I have a 25amp DCDC charger , works great and a solar panel on top when parked.i have noticed though, when the car is in the garage overnight...
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Brianvicki
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Portable washing machine
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Has anyone had experiences with the collapsible washing machines to do small loads whilst on the road
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Brianvicki
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Garmin RV 895 Sat Nav
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Hi, I am looking at replacing our Garmin Nuvi with a Garmin RV 895. Do you use a RV 895, and if so, what are your thoughts both good and bad. Thank you Greg
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Reversing Camera - Supply and Install near Parramatta?
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Hi All, We have a 2022 Sprinter that has an aftermarket reversing camera installed. I find it really handy when parking. But it's decided to give up working. Might just be faulty wiring? It's not a great unit and I thought if I have to get someone to check it all out, maybe I should just upgrade the whol...
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RoboLB
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Ducato mechanic needed 1996 2.5 litre tdi Melbourne
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Blowing blue smoke1996 Ducato 2.5 tdi I'm not at home (Tassie) so can't do this myself.1st issue/symptom - Bluddy thing isn't running well. It starts, runs really hesitantly and putts out. It won't rev normally. Possible explanation - Just filled the tank 70km ago, so I've just drained a bit off t...
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Ceduna Quarantine Station
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Just a question about travelling from Ceduna to Penong or Yalata and then doing a U-turn back to Ceduna without entering WA. Do the same quarantine restrictions apply as if you were coming from WA? Regards Robert
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First trip report
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Hi all, last year I had the pleasure of being helped by different members of this forum on our first van adventure. Long story short we ended up buying a Bailey Gemini Rangefinder van so that it could be towed legally by our BMW X5 - we did not wanted to get an extra tow vehicle - and this is our experience. We...
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Road Query
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Hello. First time posting and still getting used to navigating the site. What is the road like from Bellingen to Armidale like. We are towing a 23 foot van and new to NSW road. We are from Far North Queensland
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Driver dies in caravan accident on Burley Griffin Way near Yass
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/driver-dies-caravan-burley-griffin-way-galong-near-yass/104700576A
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Q: Need Reliable Motorhome servicing in WA
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Hi, we are heading to WA for 6 months this year (2025) in a Fiat Ducato motorhome. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any good service centres in WA where we can get our motorhome regular service done? Pretty sure we'll clock up more than 10,000 Kms coming from NSW . Any recommendations/suggesti...
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looting.
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extra police patrols in the flood afected areas . omg!!!!! wats happening to this country
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yogi
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Tyre pressures
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HI All, I have a LC200 and have been told many different ideas on what pressures I should be running when towing my 2900kg van, rears ranging from 33 to 48 PSI and fronts about the same ranges. Can I get some ideas on what people are actually happy with? Cheers Vince
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