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Weighed in today...
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I had the opportunity to weigh rig fully loaded today as we headed off. It appears I still have too much ball weight, so at least now I know what I need to do. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 23rd of August 2017 07:09:13 PM
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Excellent Avan Web Site
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"An Aliner for All Seasons" http://userweb.eftel.com/~campers/ To me starting out it looks invaluable. Great article on awnings and annexes. Article Headings The Avan Family of Camper Trailers My Camping Background before the Aliner Rated Capacities Weight Reporting Standar...
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tcp99
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Potato rip off
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Coles ,Woolies and Aldi sell potatoes for 5 dollars a kilo driving from Esk to Clifton known as the food bowl they were selling 20 kilo bags for 15 dollars . Rip off indeed
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barrie
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Near-record August heat in Broome W.A.
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Broome experienced its warmest August day in 22 years this week, twice.The Kimberley town reached a top of 36.7 degrees on Monday afternoon, making it their hottest August day since 1995. This feat was outdone today as the mercury climbed to 37.5 degrees early in the afternoon. This was seven above...
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Free camps
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Can anyone suggest a free camp between Halls Creek and Kununnura?
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Ranger Mick
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Rippling in roof of Crusader.
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Hi guys, Has anyone had trouble with rippling in external on external roof area on crusaders. If so can you advise on the result. Our van is only 14 months old. Al & Rob
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CFS signposts refuges as last resort zones ahead of bushfire danger season......
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A total of 96 so-called "bushfire last-resort refuges" will now be signposted across South Australia, allowing people to better identify a place to seek shelter in a fire emergency.The last-resort refuges were established as part of a two-pronged fire safety strategy from the Country Fire Servi...
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Diff repairs
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Hi all front diff failed on our 100 Series on Monday and in Newman waiting for parts to be sent up from Perth , should be on the road tomorrow arvo (hope) we've seen everything there is to see , motel room was built for FIFO workers ( so small ) shifted to another motel ,getting a bit bored.
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FACEBOOK SCAM
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There is a Scam on Facebook. When you are on the Home page, you will note a number of advertisements and photos on the right side of the page. Different types of photos appear and an item will be highlighted with a red circle, such as the sample below. I've seen three different photos including the one bel...
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Kogan tv's
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as our led tv is about to pass away we have decieded we need to get a new one. I think I remember seeing good comments about Kogan tv's. Does anyone have comments to share about these tv's. One aspect that is in their favor is that they operate directly on 12 volts D.C. Would appreciate your comments please...
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Radiator, great service
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Good service needs to be shared around, i am in the west and sprang a leak in the radiator side tank, contacted Radiator Direct in Vic, the manager Michael spent his weekend liasing with me to get the correct radiator and get it shipped to me (at less than half the price quoted over here) his service was e...
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Rear tool boxes on caravans
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Hi guys i have a Jayco 18 foot Westport and I was wondering could I put the tool box on the rear of the caravan I also want to know we have a Waeco fridge freezer car fridge and is that possible to put that on the A frame where the tool box came from any help would be great
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Here's a tip.re mould. .. did you know?
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Did you know that when you empty your van fridge, if you place sheets of newspaper on all the shelves and in the freezer section you can close the doors and you will not end up with any mould? But I always leave the doors slightly ajar. Jay&Dee
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Mchitch coupling
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Thinking of getting one of these , mainly to allow us to lift the front of the van up to level - current towball hitch would hit tail gate , looks like Mchitch would let us raise Hayman Reese up by about 70 mm http://www.mchitch.com.au/_p/prd1/3762580191/product/3.5-tonne-%22easy-fit'-caravan...
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4WD or Not?
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Hello Everyone, I am in the dreaming/Pre preparation stage of Nomad life. I will need to work to fund my travels (Mid 50's Female). I think, I'd like to work from Station to Station, thus no need to be a turtle and carry my home with me. My questions are; Where do I start? Do I need a 4WD? if so, What do I look f...
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Camp Kitchen Escapades.
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We were talking to the owner of a caravan park that we stayed at recently & he was telling us about some interesting cooking methods in the camp kitchen, he wasn't impressed. Lay a popup toaster on its side & use it as a griller for your steak, never mind the dripping juices. An electric jug is gre...
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Angorichina Village - FLINDERS RANGES
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I was wondering if anyone has stayed at Angorichina Village - FLINDERS RANGES. We will be there end of next week in our 2 wheel drive Motorhome ? Colin
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New with caravan
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Hi guys i hope someone can help me with this question. I have a 2007 Toyota hilux v 6 petrol cabsav with the ball weight of 250kg. The caravan is a jayco 18 ft Westport pop top and has a ball weight of 51kg. I had purchased a Hayman and Reese the one i can turn upside down so i can level the van with the vehicle bec...
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Galaxy caravans
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Gday All, we are upgrading our caravan. I thought I had narrowed it down to couple of brands but today I looked ay a Galaxy Rover. It looked pretty good on the surface and was in the right length/ weight area for me. The salesman said Galaxy are now made by Retreat vans and share the same building standar...
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What model Garmin gps are you using ?
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Hi, My current Garmin gps is playing up, and I need a replacement. I want a larger screen, probably 7 inch, and wonder what particular Garmin model members are using. I am staying with Garmin, because I assume the operating system will be the same as what I am use to. i would appreciate feedback from memb...
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