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Poptop too heavy to raise - solved
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I purchased a telescopic builders pole from Bunnings and have been able to raise the roof unassisted, for the first time. Now I just need to work on how to get it down. I'm armed with parrot type clips and a length of rope. J. -- Edited by Jamjar on Sunday 6th of December 2015 04:12:09 PM
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Bull's Camp Reserve on the Great Western Highway at Woodford
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Gday... Travellers in NSW's Blue Mountains have been accused of abusing a former convict campsite which has been turned into a roadside rest area. Bull's Camp Reserve on the Great Western Highway at Woodford was established in 1835 as a convict stockade and still contains relics from the bygone era...
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Kakadu National Park car crash leaves three dead, four injured....
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The car carrying seven people rolled on the Kakadu Highway about 6 kilometres north of Cooinda Lodge at about 12:30pm Saturday. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-31/nt-car-crash-kakadu-national-park-jabiru-police-emergency/9607158 Update 01/04 2018.....http://www.abc.net.a...
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mercedes motorhome v ford transit???
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Anyone with any comments, good or bad, about either of the above. I am looking for a motorhome preferably with shower/toilet, aircon, etc, not too many k's. I have looked at Mercs, Toyotas, Ford Transits, & VW. I like the Mercs but worry about repair costs. There seem to be a few for sale. Heard...
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ELECTRIC LIFT FOR A POP TOP VAN
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I am wanting an electric lift to raise the roof on my pop top van. Has anyone had it done and if so where and the approx. cost please
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Ants
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hi everyone, we have ants again. We have used borax, mixed with honey and peanut paste and water bEfore. They ate it all and no more ants. Have used ant rid another time and no more ants. This time they will not touch either. Anyone used something else to get rid of them. Also, do not want to use a roach or fle...
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How long did it take you?
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When it came to buying your last caravan & tow rig to see you into retirement & beyond, how long did it take you to research before buying? And did you get it right the first time, or did you find that you missed anything that you perhaps overlooked or over bought? I ask as we are now coming to this po...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning....
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DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONESFor people in Goldfields and parts of Gascoyne, Eucla and Central Wheat Belt districts. Issued at 12:02 pm Saturday, 31 March 2018.Weather Situation: Thunderstorm activity is forming along a trough, with severe thunderstorm signatures pos...
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Broome.
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Gday I have just read the recent topic on W.A. and I am inclined to agree with cjt55 .However as I wish to go off topic so to speak I think its only polite to start a new topic,.So ... pure and simple ... recently {October } my wife and I completed a wonderful journey across Oz on the Indian Pacific .Part of the...
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Whats on in Australia
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Only having just retired, and started to do some decent trips, one thing i have noticed is that lots of country towns have fairs, show, events etc, that for the ignorant (read me) are unaware of until I suddenly arrive at a town just to find it all booked out. I just wonder is there a magical app or web site...
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Caravan Insurance
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Wow things are really starting to move forward, i have bought my van and have just changed the rego into my name. I organised comprehensive insurance with NRMA but when I asked about contents I was told they only give $1000 with the policy which does not include lap top or anything not physically attach...
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Travelling through Albury NSW
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If travelling through Albury heading North on the " old Hume Highway route" be aware that you need to be in the left hand lane when leaving Young Street and turning into North Street as it is then only about 150 metres before you have to turn left into Mate Street. You can only do this from left lane and it is...
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Visiting Lark Quarry
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Hi can anyone let me know if dirt road to Lark Quarry is suitable for large motorhome. Planning on 16/17 April 2018. Txs.
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HAPPY EASTER from Gwynnie @ Kangaroo Island
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"Happy Easter" greetings to all my fellow travellers from the beautiful and picturesque KANGAROO ISLAND. Gwynnie
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iGo Navigation GPS route calculation software for Android and Apple
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iGo Navigation GPS route calculation software for Android and Apple. 29th March 2018 First impressions: iGo has been around for some time in dedicated GPS receivers but more recently released their software in a form suitable for tablets and mobile phones - this brief review refers to the Android v...
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smoke detectors
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Don't forget to have batteries on hand to replace in smoke detectors April 1.
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optitec motorised jockey wheel
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has any one having bought a $300 motorised jockey wheel from e bay then bought a opitec around $2000 ? just wondering is there a big difference (power wise) thinking about buying one and does it suit your needs thanks ...
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We are on our Big Lap this year and we have just arrived in Perth a few days ago and we read in the Newspapers and see in the media that the WA government is concerned about the lack of tourism and in particular from the Eastern States. The government is now working hard to attract both interstate visitors a...
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Motorhome Insurance
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Oh dear we've just received the insurance renewal for our motorhome for the next 12 months and I can't believe it. We are supposed to be living the dream, not drowning in the mire Would appreciate your views, tips and otherwise about who you insure your motorhome with. We have been with the same br...
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Jayco Starcraft stabiliser legs
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Hi I have 2 questions regarding the stabiliser legs. On some sites, the ground isn't level, so I can't get the legs vertical. Not a problem as they lock in at different angles, but when I do this and it's at say 45 degrees, when I go to extend the leg by loosening the bolt, the leg simply slides along the grou...
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