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M1 Pacific Motorway
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Gday fellow nomads, as I live in WA and we dont have tolls can someone explain to me how I go about using them? Specifically between Newcastle & Gold Coast on the M1. Is there a toll on this part of the road and what are the costs of travelling with a caravan. Similarly tolls in and around Brisbane. Chee...
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Crime fiction books
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Hi Travellers,
Can anyone suggest where to buy second hand books. Favourite authors are Gregg Herwitz, Michael Connelly, Alafair Bourke and Lee Child.
Many thanks Norm
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Cost of living rebate
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The Government has out of the goodness of its heart, offering a cost of living rebate to the 2023/24 year. The rebate is paid quarterly via your electricity bill. Check your power bill to see if you are eligible. JUST A thought. Jay&Dee
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About Coffee - didn't know this!
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Do caffeinated and decaf coffee have the same health benefits?The health benefits found for drinking decaf coffee are similar to that of caffeinated coffee, including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, some cancers and overall mortality. More recently, coffee has been linked with improved weight...
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Automatic Transmission
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Hi,AllI have a very peculiarly Transmission problem with my Imported 2008 Coaster and I cant seem to get it fixed.Vehicle Specification as follow:Model: BDG-XZB51-ZRTQ4Engine: Hino N04C-UB 4009 160 HP Turbo Inter cooled Transmission: Aisin Automatic 6 speed, S/N SA-2407, (A860E/A861E)His...
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weeping window
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Caravan leaks are a curse for many people and often a topic for help. I have done a search but not found an answer to my problem. our 2006 Traveller front window is leaking NOT around the window frame but between the window and the window frame. Almost as if the window was not closed properly. There is a t...
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How do I change password please
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As above. Thankyou for help
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our population growth.
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Any wonder that as a country we are struggling to keep our infrastructure up with the demand placed on it from population growth. I am not sure if this includes the net gain regarding births and deaths. I could go on and on regarding why we have issues with vehicles, roads, housing, jobs etc etc, but I t...
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prostor awning
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We just paid deposit on avan francis caravan bit worried about the prostor awning and light weight annex how successful are they is it better to upgrade to dometic awning
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Brisbane Fuel prices. They are at it agaion
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Whilst unleaded 91 was selling for as low as $165 litre over the Xmas and New Year period, that was a great Santa Claus present. But as of 10.1.24 the price has gone back up to $2.15 thereabouts. That is an increase of around 50 cents a litre. If the oil companies can offer us $1.65 for about 3 weeks, then why...
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Aliens still at it!
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Marks made by their portable city transporters.
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Dental problems
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I recently lost an 'inlay' crown and a dentist advised me to get some oral putty and stick it back in until I could see a dentist. Didnt find the putty but did find a 'filling repair kit' so filled the large hole. When I did get to the dentist she was very happy as there was no damage to the tooth - and she glued t...
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Gibb River Road
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I know this is personal choice however is doing the Gibb Rd worth it or just stick to the GNH. Have been doing a fair of research and if you take your time its doable but suppose after 10 gorges they all look the same. Ta. -- Edited by Webmaster on Thursday 11th of January 2024 11:25:55 AM
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Private insurance for a light truck
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Hi, I intend to buy a light truck as a tow vehicle. It is an Isuzu NPR 45/155 Tradepack. GVM 4.5T and GCM 9.0T Only problem is I can't find private insurance. So far every company either says no or wants to offer business. I have a qiote for almost $4000 per year! Any ideas where i can get decent insurace? Th...
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Travelling with a loved one with Dementia
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I was wondering if anyone on this forum has experience with travelling (in a caravan) with a loved one with Dementia (moderate stage). I care for my wife, she appears to be getting worse but I would still like to travel in our caravan. I really don't want to have to sell our van as we have be caravanning for...
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Problems with 240V earth to chassis causing radio static
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2013 Retreat- Brampton. When I plug in the 240V to the van, all MW radio stations are virtually useless as all stations have nothing but static on them. FM is not affected. I have put magnetic ferrides on all leads from the 12V power to the radio, arial, all 12V power to the radio etc- nothing gets rid of th...
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Racecourse beach
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Any information on campsite here and proximity of ulladulla
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Who is your caravan insurance with?
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We will be taking possession of our caravan next year. Just interested to hear who people insure with and if youre happy? What sort of $$ can we expect to pay on an off road van with all the bells and whistles? Can you pay more when using and less when storing?
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My caravan shower problem.
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Hi all. Hoping the collective brains trust of The Grey Nomads can assist with this problem that has me baffled: Shower mixer water goes too hot then too cool then too hot etc while trying to have a shower. This has just suddenly started behaving this way. I have previously (months ago) removed the tempe...
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What is this?
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