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Rest area does and dont's
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Hi All, Been on the road now for 7 weeks. I have notice the there are some King & Queens that have no concideration for fellow travellers. They set up in 24 hr rest areas and claim it as there own quite often taklng a space the should be used by another traveller e.g annex out chairs out sipping wine. Thi...
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couple of suggestions any thought
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I have had a few hrs to burn this morning and have been reading a choice article on lemon vans and then reading rogues gallery , it seems that the dog is chasing its tale . The poor buggers that have bought a "lemon" seem to have virtually no chance of getting money back or their vans fixed . Its entirely up to...
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mezza56
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Litchfield and Kakadu
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Hi, we will be travelling down from Darwin eventually to Noosa and Ballina on our big Lap. We have already visited a number of National Parks in WA [Cape Range, Karijini, Bungle Bungles], and are wondering if we should visit Litchfield or Kakadu National Park, or both ? We definitely will go to Bachelo...
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Tiwi Islands
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Hi, I will be in Darwin soon, and am thinking of taking a day trip to the Tiwi Islands on the Sealink Ferry. Has anyone done it, and would it be worth staying a night.
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Splottboy
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Landcruiser suspension
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Hi All, I have just bought a new Cruiser ( Sahara ) and find it very bouncy towing the van, I have put Air Bags in it and when the van is on they are at 30 PSI, 5 PSI with no van. The van is a 22 ' Traveller and I feel it is well balanced when being towed, the local ARB store has recommended OLD MAN EMU suspension , I do...
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Perry
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Support the Bureau of Meteorology staff
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I am a big fan of the BOM, I use their forecasts a lot and often rely upon them for my welfare when I'm in remote locations. To my considerably surprise the Melbourne weather forecast text was much longer than usual this morning; upon reading it became apparent it was rather more than a forecast ie: ---- h...
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Active Caravans
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hi all can anyone share their experiences with Active Caravans? > Quality? > warranty? > after purchase support & service network> > Any other thoughts Looking to buy a new or second hand van and active has popped up so want to know how good they are before going ahead cheers k...
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Nomad news, motorhomer fined
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i am confused. Gvm over 4.5 tonne at chinderah nsw. That would be nearly all cars with caravans. So, r they saying we all need to pull in? If thats the case, the place would b clogged up. or if signage says over 4.5 tonne pull in, does that mean us towing caravans.
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the rocket
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Hitch Ezy
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Was going to fit a McHitch on our van but from information on here and elsewhere they had some issues disengaging when pressure was on the hitch , I have been looking at the Hitch Ezy and it looks a better unit and a bit pricier , anyone on here retro fitted a hitch ezy on their van or got one on a new van purcha...
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mezza56
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Darwin
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We are going to Darwin for a few days in our Motorhome in a few days time. Can anyone recommend a Caravan Park near to the centre. I think its easy to get around Darwin, and beiieve they have good buses going into the centre.
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Splottboy
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Caravan Rollover
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Gday... The newspaper article of this incident was posted a few days ago. I just came across this video of the incident - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaK6It5WEk The description given by the person who recorded the video last Sunday - "This accident took place approx. 11.0 kms South of the B...
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Tyre monitors
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Looking at fitting tyre pressure monitors to my van and car. What is your opinion and recommendations. Thankyou in advance.
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Thallon Silos on ABC Rural
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More on the Siloswww.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-30/thallon-residents-move-back-from-brink-with-big-tourism-plans/8756158
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About Rego
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Has anybody heard of a person being fined for driving unregistered/registered vehicle because they had a NSW licence and was driving WA registered vehicle and towing a Victorian caravan which both had 11 month rego still on them. This person is an itinerate traveller. This happened in NSW.
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Do I buy a battery powered chainsaw, or a battery powered reciprocating saw.
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Do I buy a battery powered chainsaw, or a battery powered reciprocating saw to collect wood for a camp fire, do I just use an axe?, do people really do this, or is it just something that people just talk about. The other half has got it into her head we should buy a chainsaw. I have just sold my petrol driven c...
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suitable tow vehicle and tow bar
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Hi All Just starting out getting a caravan I have a November plated 2011 VW Touareg v6 180 kw looking at getting our first van one we are looking at getting is 20ft6 with a ATM 3300kg would the Touareg be suitable, and is it legal to fit a non genuine tow bar as I am looking at swapping out the tow bar a...
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Bill-01
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Van Changed Color
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Reacquainted myself with the original color of the van this weekend. What a surprise. Got some down time at the moment so washed the tug and van. Took off a couple of inches of caked on mud in places. Looks like new. Will make a start on the insides tomorrow. After that, will relax and contemplate what dir...
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RECALL: 2014-2018 (KL) Jeep Cherokee
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Gday... Read about it here cheers - John
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230 volt electrical compiance certificate
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My daughter picked up her new caravan from the dealer today. I asked for gas certificate - got it Asked for 230 volt compliance certificate and was told they never give one Is this correct? Laurie
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Carnarvon Gorge to Brisbane
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Hi there- we are going to Carnavon Gorge first week Sept school holidays, looking at what we do on the second week ? Looking for some suggestions. We have a 18 ft Millard Pop-Top towed by Triton 4x4 Van is set up for free camping for few nights if needed. Thanks Dan -- Edited by DC on Saturday 23rd of June 201...
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