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Starlink, good bad or ugly?
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Hi, Been looking at Starlink as entertainment in the outback, just wondering what experience people have with the system and any issues to look out for. I have heard that they can be connected to your phone to have communication similar to sat phones, any comments please?
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Diesel vs Petrol Hybrid
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There is a story if a couple that owned a Subaru while towing to achieve 16.3 L/100km so they updated to a Toyota hybrid Kluger to tow a 1525kg (atm) Bailey caravan and achieve as low as 10.6 but commonly 11.5 L/100km. In comparison our new Kia Sportage GTline diesel 8sp auto achieves 11.5-12.5 L/100km....
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Eaglemax
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2nd Van Timber Frame
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Hi all, I am looking at getting my 1st caravan. Have my eye on a 2nd hand 2018 Lotus( approx 70k). As it is a timber frame model, are there any tell tale signs that I can look at that might say it has had a leak and may in later on rot the timber. Would obviously be looking for and staining on wall or flooring, a...
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JOSHG
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Follow up to LPG gas tank on the roof
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Taking into consideration everyone's comments, and my actual situation I have decided to go with the two small gas tanks on the roof and my fire extinguisher is going to be bolted to the floor under the passenger seat (I've realised that the release catch is fairly easy to operate). I am a 'just in case'...
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Wannabe nomad
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2019 Retreat Fraser drawbar colour
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Does anyone know the name of the colour of the caravan drawbar? I have been touching up the rust spots on the drawbar of our 2019 Retreat Fraser and what I thought was a close match from Bunnings is way off (Metallic Grey). Please don't say, "GREY" as there are about 39485674932040586 shades of grey i...
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Pradokakadudavid
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Electrical Problem - Help Please
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I am trying to add LED stop/tail/indicator lamps in a higher position on my van. Have wired them up in conjunction with the original incandescent lamps. The Tail light works, The Indicators work but when you apply the brake instead of shining brighter the brake light dims. If I connect the LED lamps di...
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Rain, beautiful Rain.
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A large part of the Queensland southeast corner has received some welcome RAIN. Here at our home in Logan City, we have received over (2) two and a half inches overnight. Wherever you are, hope you get your share of the rain. Jay&dee (Happy days)
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JayDee
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State of the caravan industry
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https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/comments/17ur5by/dont_know_where_else_to_post_so_here_i_go_this_is/
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prinex
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Today is Sunday.
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Today is Sunday, so what are you and yours doing today? Us, well you see Dee is having some health issues so we are housebound. Plus I am using my computer to see what has happened in our big wide wonderful world. Oh!!! also saying to you all to have a good Sunday. Happy days. Jay&Dee
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Blue Tongue XC16 Hybrid Caravan
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Hello, Anyone here own a Blue Tongue XC16 Hybrid Caravan? If so can you tell me how it goes with inside dust if travelling down dirt roads. This model does not come with a dust suppressor system. Blue Tongue advise me they haven't received any complaints about it from owners. Thanks
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1st time solo
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Hi my name is Tony I have done a fair amount of caravaning with my beautiful wife Cheryl unfortunalely Cheryl passed away 12 months and i wish to continue caravaning but not overly keen on doing so by myself i was wondering if anyone could lead me to the right path for traveling with others im from sth au...
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Toeknee and Cheza
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E.V. BATTERIES. ( THE GOOD THE BAD & THE VERY UGLY)
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No doubt the E.V. Batteries would have improved since this video. Scientists will overcome the problems going forward. But!! it sort of scares the Sh*t out of owning an E.V. vehicle. Naturally, I have not fact-checked and of course, there is the computer way of making things seem realistic. https:/...
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JayDee
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Doing a half lap via Perth from Melbourne - advice please
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Hi All, Looking at doing a half lap from Melbourne, originally we intended to do the traditional anti-clockwise but we now think leaving Vic. in late March and going clockwise might suit us better as we "get going" a bit earlier without arriving in Darwin too early, (we want to do Mindil Beach etc) I kno...
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Rapid Route Sydney to Perth
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OK don't shoot me We are considering a trip from Sydney to Perth in our Campervan (see avatar) The main purpose is to do a few business meetings, and maybe spend a week over there. I'm looking for some logical stops along the way. Not really a sightseeing trip this time. I'm happy to be on the road 7...
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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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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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