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VAN PROBLEMS FIXED, TIME TO GET MOVING
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Currently at Tenterfield, 38 deg and air con keeping the cool. We have decided to go south to Echuca, before heading north to the Savannah Way about July, to Broome, Perth etc. Planning on doing about 300 km per week, mostly free camp. Our gear is all tested and working, solar, batteries etc and the min...
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Personal safety whilst free camping
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Hi, I and SWMBO have yet to hit the road but do have some concerns / questions about personal security. How does one ensure their safety when camped in the bush or remote locations beside the road? Furthermore, I have on previous travells felt more than a little threatened when walking through some cou...
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Our neighbor captures a Drone
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Our neighbour downs a Drone, For weeks we have heard this thing flying over our homes and over our pools last weekend. Noisy bloody thing it is. Our Neighbour reported it to the police, telling them it has a camera and can take photo's of his kids in the pool. When we arrived home tonight, he came ov...
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Uarbry burnt out.
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/nsw-bushfire-town-of-uarbry-all-but-wiped-out/news-story/3f4128633e7f71b9cc...
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Was it hot where you are today
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46 in mildura and swan Hill woody
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air conditioners
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Does anyone know of a good portable air conditioner for a small caravan (13 foot pop top).
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CAMPING SPECIALS FROM ALDI
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There are some great Specials coming up fron ALDI starting on the 18th of Feb. In their Catalogue I have seen a Portable Gas BBQ going for $ 79.99, a 12" 12v fan for $ 59.99, and a caravan folding table $ 49.99 just to name a few of the many camping items that will be coming up. K.J.
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MORE FLOOD NEWS FROM THE WEST.(UP-DATED SUN 12TH)
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A helicopter rescues about 15 people trapped by floodwaters on Western Australia's south coast, after torrential rain swells waterways. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-11/wa-ravensthorpe-cut-off-by-floodwater/8262660 It's far from over , more bad weather forecast..............
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Our Fire Fighters.
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I know we Ex Pat Poms are famous for moaning about the weather. Yesterday driving down to the Snowy mountains from Qld down the Newel Highway was the hottest I have ever encountered. Normally I run both fronts side windows wide open for the cooling breezes. Yesterday no-way. Closed the windows, and if...
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Hema HX1 or HN7 and PLB's
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Our Navman drives us crazy so thinking of getting a Hema for our trip around Australia - has anyone some insight into the new Hema HX1 compared to the HN7 ? Also considering a personal locator beacum (PLB) for a bit of peace of mind - any ideas would be welcome.
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MANY FIRES BURNING ACROSS N.S.W. Properties damaged, residents told to leave as bushfire emergency grips state....
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-12/people-told-to-leave-properties-as-bushfire-emergency-grips-nsw/8263674FIRE UP-DATES, TOP THIS SECTION ; FOR AUTO UPDATING MAP K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 12th of February 2017 04:42:31 PM
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Pressurising van
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Hello all ,maybe this question has been asked before ,but here goes .How do i stop dust from entering the van ,whilst moving along ,how do i pressurise the van to stop this .
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Where have you been Macka17
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What's the story then, Did you bring a note to excuse yourself. Welcome back anyway. Regards Jim
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free camping in remote areas ie hotels for the cost of meals and a couple drinks and a minimal fee
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Hi to all on this site it has been quite a while since i have commented on this site but things are starting to fall into place and the trip is well into the planning stage , but have just read an article in the nomad times where people of good repute amongst the nomads of hotels etc have free camping for the r...
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Sunday 12th February 2017 Catastrophic fire risk
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If you are freecamping or travelling in NSW especially in the Blue Mountains or west of the mountains also the whole of the Hunter region, it may well be a very good decision to find a caravan park and stay put for the day especially if you have set up camp in the bush. It is not only your life that you may save...
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Got the all clear
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results for the first psa test after the prostate opp end of November was .01 ..better then we thought. Dr said see u in 6mts. That was Tuesday ,We packed up van and tow on wed, hit the road first thing Thursday morning. SO good to be back out there again. Now at Roma spend a few days around here then going no...
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Fire Weather Warnings for N,S.W.
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See FIRE UPDATES, Top of this Section............ K.J.
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Lemon caravans ?
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Ok , Ill go again without any links or direct references this time because I reckon its a big issue . There are groups in our general community that are trying to "out" the rouges within the caravan building industry . This seems to be gaining some momentum , whats everyones thoughts ? Just to be upfron...
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That place near Raymond Terrace
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I drive the road from the Queensland border to the NSW Central Coast far more frequently than I'd wish (sometimes even with a van in tow) and it constantly amazes me to note that a somewhat unprepossessing RV/Caravan Park in the middle of the scrub on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway between Karu...
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night sky
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Saw something in the night sky slowly traveling from overhead to the north over Adelaide tonight around 9.30 pm. Satellite or something. Anyone know what it may have been? Cheers, John.
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