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Black or White Seitz S4 Flyscreens
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Plan to replace the 14 yr old flyscreens on the MH. Q: is there a GN preference as to whether to use the Black or White replacement. Anyone with experience?? TIA Bas
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Has anybody had any contact with NM INSURANCE (Australian Caravan Insurance)
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Just stumbled across these people looking for alternative to QBE with whom I have been with van and cars for years - but for no seeming reason van insurance went from $700-odd to $1800 for $60,000 with 5months lay-up. (!!!!!). They have a specialty division for Jayco vans - I first thought that it migh...
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Bonnet solar panel
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https://vehiclesolarsolutions.com.au/product/jeep-grand-cherokee-2011-2021/
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The emerging battery technologies and prices
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https://theconversation.com/a-battery-price-war-is-kicking-off-that-could-soon-make-electric-cars-cheaper-heres-how-225165?utm_medium=email&utm_...
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To be Taxed or not to be Taxed.
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I was just wondering as to how many types of taxes will we are hit with in our country. I am not referring to one's income or business tax. But other taxes or tax of another name. For example. some of the could be taxes may be No. 1 would be GST. Fringe benefit tax Capitol gain tax Import duties. Payroll Tax....
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More on the Steibauer performance module
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There was a bit of ignorance demonstrated in a previous posting re these modules, mainly relating to the method of operation - some did not understand the matter of injector DURATION verses increased pressures. No, it won't blow your injector pump up because pressures are not increased - to the pos...
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RV Gard paint protection
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Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...
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Crossing WAs Horizontal Falls soon a thing of the past (9news.com.au) It was one of the best days out we had in the Kimberly and a highlight of our trip to WA . Included in the trip was a tour of the inlet telling us about the "history" of the place. I bet they won't ban that. You get a really good aerial...
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Paying to see a natural world
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Ok, I'm cheesed off and maybe I shouldnt be because we dont attend touristy places often. It all started years ago when a mate and I arrived at the 12 Apostles modern car park (we now live nearby in Camperdown) and eager to look we found we needed to pay an entry fee. We turned around. Funny enough there wa...
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Travel from Kuranda to Cairns
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Hi, I am intending to take my Pajero and 18 Ft van from Kuranda to Cairns. I have driven it once without a van and remember it as being very steep. Is it advisable to do this with a van or is there an alternative route that I should be considering. Thanks in advance.
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Don't go too close
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A 'vanning associate of mine has just sent me an e-mail - during the night they heard a bit of a bump and didn't think much of it. This morning, they are 15 meters from the cliff instead of about 50 where they were camped!!! The fall is about 150 long!!! Seems all the rain has softened the ground? WOW!! ...
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Offgrid Electrical setup
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Hi All, Now aiming to setup a van for offgrid use. Having completed our previous camper setup (12V solar, MPPT, DCtoDC, 240V charger, AGM battery) I am considering a new approach to the van. I was hoping to find out if anyone is using a 48V LiFePO4 DC setup with 240V inverter/bypass & solar input. ...
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Motorhomes with electric roll-down bed
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I have seen some m/h's with an electric roll-down bed in the roof - do you think that this would make the m/h top heavy when travelling? especially with an innerspring mattress on it.
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Sydney to Carinda
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Hi everyone,A couple of questions , is it possible to do this on sealed roads?Any suggestions on a stop over half way to 3/4s of the way there ?Any recommendations for a good road map ? non electronic.Im on a ship just now and internet not great at times so maybe a while before I answer, but I will answer t...
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Light weight gas bottles
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I am looking at possibly changing my two 9kg gas bottles with the 7.5 composite gas bottles https://compgas.com.au/products/fysp-7-5 what experiences are out there on these, its a large cost but is it worth it, and yes I would like to reduce weight on the drawbar now that I have a bike rack and two bik...
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Is there a new posts link anywhere ?
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I find this the easiest way to keep informed and then I search for other topics I have an interest in.
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Port Macquarie to Moree
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We want to travel to Moree from Port Macquarie
Walcha hwy is still closed during the day for traffic, so we are looking at going via coffs.
We only have a 1.6 ton poptop
Any comments or thoughts please about that route.
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Caravan Air conditioning
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Hi All, Has anyone installed a house inverter split system on their caravan? Pro's / Con's? Some have some good specs relating to power consumption & setting up solar / battery. E.g in the 500W-800W range Thanks -- Edited by Ondway2grey on Thursday 7th of March 2024 08:04:40 AM
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Used caravan purchasing checklist
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Hi All, Looking to see what others have as a list of items they check prior to purchasing a used caravan. Mechanical: Drawbar, hitch, tyres (date), brakes, suspension, pop top, awning Watch outs: Rust / visible cracks / uneven wear / sag Internal: Fridge, A/C, cupboards, windows, burners/oven, wat...
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Interesting article about our Platypusses and endangerment
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https://theconversation.com/yabby-traps-and-discarded-fishing-tackle-can-kill-platypuses-its-time-to-clean-up-our-act-224242?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20March%205%202024%20-%202897429424&utm_conten...
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