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Eden in nSW to Lakes Entrance, Vic
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I am hoping to tow an 18' pop-top to Lakes Entrance in Vic, going down thru Bega / Eden, NSW. My google search results suggest that much of the trip is through mountains. Can anyone offer comment on how mountainous it might be, and is it suitable for a comfortable drive towing a van. My tug is a 4.8 litre Pat...
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keiron
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LongReach
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Wheres a great place to put a Motorhome up in Longreach for a week or so, that we can get transport to most of things there
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Splottboy
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getting a Metal detector
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Hello every one... Kazza here wanting some help with getting some knowledge on a metal detector. I have never had one ..Yet wanted one and I am buying on in the next couple of weeks and would love feed back on how good they are if you have one...very Appreciated ...Kazza
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Pesky zippers
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can anyone advise, our jayco journey pop top skirt has been replaced due to broken zip. New skirt zips are really hard to slide open. Have tried silocon spray And did not work. Trying to avoid having skirt taken off again. Van is only 4 months old. Have looked in search section but not much there.
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AUGUST 2016 UPDATE IN SOLO's
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That's where it is alright.
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Need advice on driving lights please
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I read the other thread posted in June, and have saved links to the Great Whites and the ones Yuglamron used. Just wondering if there are any new opinions/thoughts? We don't do a lot of night driving, but sometimes we have to (family are all coastal, we are 7 hours inland at present), and roos are a worr...
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free camping and cpap machine
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Hi all, Just wondering, how do we get on with my hubbies cpap machine and the motorhome. Do we need to do any modifications at all and will it use much power when we are free camping? We will have both solar and a generator but are hoping to get by with just the solar. now when answering dont get too technic...
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Rin and Steve
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CMCA rally in Tassie March 2017-
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FYI--- There is a CMCA rally in Tassie from the 13th March 2017 to 19th March inclusive, it is being held in PONTVILLE, just north of HOBART, expect to see 500 or more extra motorhomes competing for those free site from mid or late January on, it's enough for me to put off my trip till next year........ Bu...
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Inflatable Kayaks
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Hi All. I am new to the GN Forum and also to motor homes with our recently bought 2010 Jayco Optimum. Has anyone had any positive experiences with inflatable kayaks? The theory is good but have heard mainly negative comments regarding the practicalities. Cheers, TandW
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RAA Insurance away from home coverage
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We have been looking at our Insurance policy where we have cover for Accidental Damage( Australia Wide cover) and pay an extra premium every year to have this. The idea being that when we are travelling in the van we are covered for the gear we have, eg camera, hearing aids, jewellery etc. This is on t...
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Magic on the Mehi, Moree, NSW
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Hi All, Just putting it out there for anyone who might be in or around Moree weekend of 9, 10, 11 September, Some Moree locals got together & organized an Event, "Magic on the Mehi " There will be various artist performing including Murray Hartin, you may have heard some of his poetry & yarns. F...
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Koala
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Coromal Elements
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Hi All This is the second caravan we are looking at = Coromal Element 542S RTV 2014 single axle, a nicely kitted out caravan with batterys and solar panels, just right for picking where we want to stop. Any throughts welcome negative or positive, thank you.
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Radar
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Gas burner for heating?
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I read comments about the dangers of using a gas ring for heating. My wife who is an exceptional cook will use 2 gas rings and the oven for hours on end with the only ventilation being the standard vent in the bottom of the door. 20 years ago I rented an onsite van for the night and left 2 gas rings burning all...
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Leather Tech
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Annexe
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Hi I would like to get a Annexe made in Perth, Anybody got any suggestions of getting a good one at a good price.??? Cheers Perry
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Small boat/pod car topper
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Some months ago I was able to find a similar type product as per http://www.stornboat.com/this site available here in Australia.Unfortunately I am unable to locate same.It looks like a great concept. It looks like a POD and the base remains on the vehicle whilst the boat is very portable and easy t...
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Townsville Caravan 4 x 4 and Outdoor Expo
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FOR THOSE NOMADS INTERESTED AND IF YOU ARE IN THE TOWNSVILLE AREA 9th to 11th September at Reid Park Townsville Moorey
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New caravan enquiry
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Hello everyone, We are in the market for a new 21ft caravan, most of which have a "slide out". My question to anyone out there - what is the general opinion of these "slide outs"? My husband feels that it would be just another mechanical thing that could go wrong,( at the wrong time,) when travelling arou...
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broome weather
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Here in broome it has been rather wet for this time of year. No idea on how much rain we have had but i am told that the first day of rain was more than any august total on record. Has since rained another day. Cant wait for more wildflowers to come out after this wet
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Geocaching
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Just wondering if there any forum members who geocache - a brilliant on the road hobby/game
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Ger08
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Planning for a big laaaap / permanent travel
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Hi Nomads Seeking advice please on planning for a big lap. Where to start ? 1 ) Have the rig ( new ) 2) Have all the accessories 3) Have the finance / income 4) Planning to start on long term travel from ( Sydney ) Autumn next year and assume heading Northwards at that time Please all advice / experie...
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