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Jayco j-pod
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Anyone had any experience with these vans? My daughter is looking for a quick get-away trailer that stores in her garage, is light, weather proof and easy to setup.
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Perth to Gibb River Road/Kakadu
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Hi all Havent been on here for a while thinking of travelling Perth Via Gibb River Road to Darwin Kakadu next year Im a solo nomad and not sure what 4x4 to get also camper trailer I have got worked out but do I need a big 4x4 .new or used 4x4 I guess really can really only stretch to used 4x4 would a Hilux or Trit...
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Camps Australia seven V nine.
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I have a well used Camps seven, wondering if its worth upgrading to nine. Opinions from those who have used both would be appreciated.
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Interesting road death statistics..if true...
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_motor_vehicle_deaths_in_Australia_by_year
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Biddeston Qld Tractor Pull is on tomorrow 8th September, 2018
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Hi all, If you're in the Toowoomba area and like this sort of thing, the Biddeston Tractor Pull is on tomorrow starting at 9.00am. Admission $25 per adult, Concession $15.00 which I read somewhere also covers camping. Please have cash as no EFPTOS is available. Vintage tractors pulling before l...
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Netflix
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we have Vast and Fox in the MH but Eve asked if we can get Netflix?? Can anyone enlighten me on this? TIA Bas
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Van Weights CONFUSED
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Hi All, Just when I thought I had this all sorted!!!!! My van has a ATM of 2750 KG the GTM is 2578 kg, so my question is do you go by the ATM or the GTM? I thought my understanding was that you went by the ATM which includes the Ball Weight? I have a 2012 BT 50 which I have had an 2 inch lit kit (Old Man Emu constant 30...
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RECALL: Ford Everest vehicles built from March 9, 2018 through March 13, 2018.
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Gday... Read it here Cheers - John
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Ambulance with no fixed address
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hello, a question only for the people on here who are registered at centrelink with no fixed address. how do you cover yourself for an ambulance if you have no health insurance?
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the rocket
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Poorly prepared drivers dicing with death on the remote Gibb River Road....
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It's marketed as the ultimate outback adventure and a trip of a lifetime, but a single mistake or poor preparation on the Kimberley's unpaved Gibb River Road can mean serious injury or death. A car with French tourists rolled in an accident that rescuers say was caused by speed.The Gibb River Road is...
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Frustrated !
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GDay , I am restoring an old Nissan Urvan Camper as a weekend bush camper for ourselves .I have dumped the old fridge and wish to buy an 80 litre job .However I want my wife to actually see one in front of her so she is comfortable with the size . Do you think I can find a retail outlet in Melb on the internet ? No...
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Do I take a generator on the lap ?
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Hi Nomads. This is my first posting as a new member. We have a New Age off road van with 150w solar panel, and we usually travel with an additional 100w solar blanket for dark days and shady trees. I recently upgraded my single house battery to a double so we now have 240amps in the van. We have a 3 way frid...
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PAYPAL SCAM ???
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Consistently getting an email from Pay Pal ??? wanting me to prove my identity. I Have been a member of PayPal for many years using my debit card NOT a credit card. They suggest I take a photo of my drivers licence and forward it to them. I am very sceptical this maybe a scam. Why would they need for me to p...
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Looking for Recommendations for a Truckies App
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Hi everyone, I am looking for a recommendation for a "truckies" app to suit Android tablet and phone (doesn't necessarily need to be a free app). The information I am chasing is for the following: Maps, truck routes, low bridges, etc.Truck and fuel stops with overnight stays, showers, food.City p...
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Oxygenics RV shower head
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i just replaced the shower head in the van after complaints from the young ladies in the family that the shower was hopeless at washing their hair. Research pointed to the Oxygenics Body Spa brushed nickel shower head. This shower head is made specifically for RVs. Plenty of YouTube reviews positive...
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Chequer plate
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Hi, new to the forum and bought a new van a year ago but have only been doing short trips of a week or so as working life and family commitments have allowed. Plan is to build up to longer trips as our experience and leisure time increases, and hope to be doing three month long trips to Tassie, the Top End etc....
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Restoration of front vinyl panel
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My galaxy van's front boot vinyl cover has lost it's sheen and definitely needs to be restored. What product/s does anyone recommend to bring it back to a better condition.
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Jayco Swan camper trailer
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Hi Travellers,
Having trouble with the small toggles that hold the top half of the door to the ceiling when travelling. I guess it's a common fault as it is a weak point. Any suggestions that might make it a little more secure would be appreciated.
Thanks NormJean.
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ID & Licence requests at Service Stations
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During our last 12 months of travelling we have sometimes been asked to leave our driving licence while the Motorhome is being filled up. Luckily I have a seperate ID card that I got from the Ballina RTA/Service NSW so can leave this rather than my licence. The other option is to leave your co-driver/pa...
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What apps are you using
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This has probably been covered a few times already but Im keen to hear what apps everyone is using. We use, Wikicamps, Fuelwatch, Fuelmap, Hema explorer, and Gasfinder. Are there any others worth using?
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