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Qld. State equestrian centre
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Hi, just saw an ad on the grey nomads newsletter. Qld. State equestrian centre at caboolture is advertising we can stay there. They do not answer their phone. Anyone been there or know how much per night it is? Thanks
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Washing machine outlet hose.
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It is hard trying to decide where to put up topics, as they tend to slide between general and technical, but I have decided that this topic may have more general than tech. Our Jayco has a top loading washing machine, the outlet hose goes into a 40mm stack pipe, open to the interior of the van. The other end...
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Caravan World's Top 10 Tow Vehicles for 2016
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https://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1609/top-10-tow-vehicles-of-2016?utm_source=cvw_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=review1_index&utm_campaign=cworld-160929&user_id=fef5569bff84bb3b1b3140fe484ae4bc1b07e5f3
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DMAX TRANSMISSION COOLERS AND DUAL BATTERY CHARGERS
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Hi Nomads, Firstly I'm in the Auto repair industry and I still receive conflicting info, Are there any Dmax (2014) drivers towing around a 2.2 tonne van that can advise on the need for a transmission cooler ,ring a transmission centre and they all need it, ask some tactical questions and you soon re...
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Hotel lunch at Home Hill
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Well arrived at Home Hill Comfort stop at 10 30 am there was only one caravan there so we made two , Had a walk around town poor old town is drying shop closing down , And at 11 30 went into the hotel across the road from the comfort stop on doug recommendation and he was right great feed at a good price ,Left...
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Sunliner Vibe
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Do you own a Sunliner Vibe 1 to 2 years old? If so please send me a PM Laurie
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Interesting article on Registration
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http://rvdaily.com.au/issue005/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=The+Great+Caravan+Rego+Rip-Off&utm_campaign=RV+Daily+Issue+005+-+Send+002#13-- Edited by NeilandRaine on Wednes...
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Travelling with a pet
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We are looking to do the half lap - Adelaide to Darwin, Broome, Perth - nullaboor and Adelaide and taking our small puppy. Any advice on travelling these areas with a pet would be much appreciated. Thanks
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Sat phones
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We are thinking of a sat phone when we hit the road permanently to be used only for emergencies. Would appreciate any advise from those who have one as to most cost effective and practicable way to go. Many thanks in advance, Ron.
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Something to Think About
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As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $1,000 or a $10 watch - - they both tell the same time. Whether we carry a $500 or a $50 wallet/handbag - - the amount of money inside is the same. Whether we drink a bottle of $100 or $10 wine - - the hangover is the same. Whether the house we liv...
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Canberra to Nowra
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Can anyone give me an update on road conditions from Canberra to Nowra via Nerriga. Towing a 20ft van with my 2012 Holden Colorado Johnos
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Shipping container insurance
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I'm hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction for insurance of contents in a shipping container at a storage facility. I've phoned at least 10 insurers today and they've all said no. I'm starting to think that this is just something that isn't done. Anyone else in the same boat? C...
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Dump Point Bowen
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Found a Dump point in carpark near boat harbour next toilet block and cold shower near the end of Starboard Drive Bowen -- Edited by brickies on Tuesday 4th of October 2016 03:50:26 PM
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GPS settings for Port Melbourne
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Not going to Tassie till March next year but can't get my tom tom to come up with exact address. I put in Station Pier, Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne but it comes up with a different postcode. Correct postcode is 3207 but comes up with 371 something. It is a tom tom GO. Only bought it early this year....
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dump point hose
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Hi all, just a question about my cruiser caravan, I am thinking about buying a rhinoflex sewer hose made by camco in america, and was wondering if anyone on here has had any experience with them and whether they fit our dunp point inlets out here, thanks everyone.
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Caravan security at free camps
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I'm planning on free camping and then leaving the van to explore locally but I'm not too sure if that's a wise idea. Would it be better, if I want to explore an area, to stay in a caravan park? What arer the security issues with free camping when you are away from the site?
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Buying a 5 th Wheeler for Australian Conditions
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Has anyone any advice for buying 5 th Wheelers. There are some Australian made, but most don't have slide outs. The American ones do, and have been looking at a Playmor, with 3 slide outs. Does anyone know anything about these please. Where I have seen them advertised they say they are all wired and plum...
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Our 2016 fuel figures with the new van counted
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Hi all, For those of you who like running costs of different rigs, I have just compiled ours. Running a 2012 Toyota 200GXTTD towing our tandem Jayco Journey outback pop top van from Sydney to Exmouth return with both highway and secondry gravel roads combined. Our fuel tankage total = 250lts for the l...
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Used Dealer Van Sold Damp
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Hi All, My wife and I just purchased our first van from a local dealership and it appears we have been ripped off. The van is a 2010 Retreat Macquarie, at this stage I would not like to name the dealer in case they are willing to resolve the issue. The van was dropped off at our house yesterday and today wh...
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Men's Sheds
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Was just at a Men's Shed meeting this morning delegates from various sheds around Southern Perth area meeting. One of the men was reporting how they had a call from a man, "A Grey Nomad" who had ricked his shoulder and could not fix a simple problem on his RV roof. None of the Repairers could look at i...
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