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Towing
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Hi there I have a small van around the 1200kg mark and currently tow it with a V6 petrol hilux that is thirsty and getting up around 200k.I am thinking of getting a Hilux workmate 2.4 lt diese.I was wondering if any members have towed with this engine.
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Micky drippen
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Mazda E2000 Vans Love or avoid?
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I'm thinking of a getting a 1999 built Mazda E2000 are these generally reliable as a long term traveller? Any thoughts?
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GypsyBob
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Esy tow independent suspension
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Have a Coromal Element 552 , trying to source new leaf springs , can anyone help ? I have been wearing inside edge of both tyres and have been told that the springs have sagged and is affecting the wheel alignment.
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Simrod
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Tow ball weight and weight distribution hitch
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I am looking for some advice about calculating Tow ball and tow vehicle weights. Is it reasonable to add only the weight of the spring lifters that are clamped to the A Frame into the tow ball weight, and all other components weight to be added to the tow car (and back axle) weights?
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Roger Buckle
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2700kq tow max and compromise on caravan ... or new tow veichle ?
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Hello everyone, we are about to start the "caravan-age" of our life. Our idea is travel around (3-4 months a year), we are not really interested in crossing deserts, more into visiting "easy" national parks (unpaved roads). We did the usual looking around reading posts etc - and we already are unsure...
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prinex
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Caravan Build Materials
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Hi everyone. I'm looking at getting my 1st van finally. There are so many brands out there. When it comes to the build materials. The old school way I assume is a timber frame, then progressed to aluminium and now composite. If I am looking at new and used. I see some manufacturers like New Age or Gold...
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JOSHG
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Weber Q
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Looking at getting one of the Weber baby Q and wanted to know do we buy with the high top or not , and for every day use with caravan what extras would you buy to go with it, there is only the 2 of us most times ,OR is there just as good in other brands, Only interested in Gas BBQ easy to carry while camping
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Cowboy7307
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2019 Latitude Mercedes-Benz 416CDI
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Hi there,
Seeking views on the above motor home, looking for something simple for travelling a little just a few days here and there.
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Deno1
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Rainfall LOgan city from 1st August to 22nd October 2023.
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Mr Google has just advised me that the rainfall in Logan from 1st August to today 22nd October = 83 days is a total of 58 m.m. Equates to just over 2 inches of rain. Now Logan is virtually a suburb of Brisbane with a population of well in excess of 300000 so it covers a huge area. At the moment there is no such th...
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JayDee
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4x4 Ute recommendations
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Hey all. Im looking at buying a 4x4 Ute for some travel and for some farm work next year. Theres lots of mixed reviews out there but was potentially leaning towards a DMax or BT50. Thoughts on either or any other car that will be reliable and not give me too much of a headache with frequently known issues. M...
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KlB12
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How to carry LPG gas tanks
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I see that a lot of people carry their gas LPG gas tanks on the roof of the car and I get that it's a well ventilated area but doesn't it get too hot up there when going outback. As I only have an x-trail and don't tow, I have knowhere else to attatch one on the outside other than on the roof. At present I tie down m...
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Wannabe nomad
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Water Heater
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Hi, I've never had a caravan with hot water and shower, my question is if you are in a caravan park hooked up to their water, does that mean that the caravan water heater cannot heat the water.
Regards
Mick
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Mickwil
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Fuel or Water
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Hi All, newbie here. We are currently setting up for exploring all parts of the country and we have capacity to carry two extra Jerry cans. We currently have 220 litres of water in the van and a long range 150 litre fuel tank in the vehicle with two 20 litre jerry cans already. My question is, which would be...
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Jacko1963
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W.A. North Coast, advice on the "must do" destinations
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Hi All, We are doing a "half lap" from Melbourne to Darwin to Perth around end April next year for three months, never been to North West W.A. and would be appreciative of advice on the really worthwhile areas to see between the NT and Perth. We are happy to free camp, our van is semi off road so can't go too g...
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vince56
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G'DAY Parks refund policy.
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Last week a good friend booked her small family for the weekend just gone at a G'DAY caravan park here in WA. The day following the booking her mother, who lives 400kms away, had a serious stroke so my friend had to fly up to be at her bedside. She cancelled the family booking within 48hrs of making it becau...
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peter67
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Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tuesday 7th November.2023
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We will be holding our Annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon with 3 other couples joining us. We are all of Vintage Crop. ( No not the old nag. of previous years) All 8 of us are members of the O.B.E Club ( Over Bloody Eighties) with a combined cumulative years in excess of 650 years. that equates going way back to t...
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JayDee
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L G House Battery Issues- serious(ly)
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https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/consumers-warned-to-switch-off-potentially-dangerous-lg-solar-batteries-immediately
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Craig1
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Sprinter service
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Solo traveller we met is after a reputable service centre in Wyalla area. Anyone any ideas.
TIA
Bas
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Which UHF channel to use?
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Heading up to Port Macquarie from Sydney. Which UHF channel do I use, I don't want to hold the truckles up, so is it 40? I have heard that on the M1 it is 29? I am not an expert.
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Bulldozer
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Tasmanian Ferry
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Just a quick question - We have friends who will be sailing over from Tassie with their van in January unfortunately there are only 2 trips that they can book and both are daytime sailings. The ferry docks around 6pm in Geelong and they will be looking for somewhere to camp probably no more than an hour or...
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The Belmont Bear
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