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Curtain Washing
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Hi everyone I need some advice on washing rubber backed caravan curtains. Does anyone have suggestions whether you can and temperature etc. I am mainly concerned about shrinking them or destroying the rubber backing......eeek! Then I just may be banned from entering our van ever again. cheers Lee...
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'Staying in Touch on the Road' updated e-book now available for a small RFDS donation
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For all you need to know to choose the right communications equipment for your tour or holiday, Staying in Touch on the Road is an excellent and comprehensive guide to communications for all travellers. You can download the latest (2016) updated version of the e-book after making a donation to the...
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Need some advice thanks
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I have a dual battery system on the car connected to a solar panel this in turn is connected to the Anderson plug , I also have a solar panel connected to a battery in the caravan (stand alone) that powers the fridge and an inverter this also is connected to an Anderson plug that plugs into the car (both...
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Any experience with a TrakMaster Tanami 18 ft caravan?
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Any thoughts on /experiences with a TrakMaster caravan, and in particular a Trakmaster Tanami 18 ft? There a 2nd-hand (2011) one for sale and I am interested in the build quality of Trakmasters in general and the Tanami in particular. Thanks Rex
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Our latest van excursion...
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Wednesday 22nd July we left home around 2pm for four nights at Aysons reserve, Elmore Victoria. We stopped in Elmore and Eril got some fish and chips, and then proceeded to Aysons. Found a level spot and started to set up as it was getting darkish. First thing I did was to turn the diesel heater on and then...
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Anyone heard from Hey Jim ? ?
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Gday... Hey Jim hasn't been back online here since late night of the 30 June 2016 .... not long after he began the thread about being unable to retrieve their medicine/pills???Hope they are alright. cheers - John
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ON THE ROAD 9 WEEKS NOW: SOME THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS
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CAMPSITES FREE AND OTHER: 1st free was Bowenville Reserve, 20 k's from Dalby. Heaps of room but weather closed in and we had to stay put for a few days. Mitchell. Neil Turner weir. Spent 15 nights here. Roomy but very busy. Loud dispute between a couple of campers over a generator on our last night...
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Disabled access ???
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Can anyone please help. i am trying to find /hire a motorhome with wheelchair access. For a couple of weeks between now and mid August. We have a very dear friend with Cerebral Palsy, and her Mum who would to spend a couple of weeks with us in the warmth of Queensland. Preferably somewhere on the coast. Ou...
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Poppy sore eye
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New Van Nearly here
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Hi all. I haven't been on here for a while as i saw it as a tease reading about other peoples adventures while we were stuck at home. After hubby and i returned home from our big loop trip we went out and ordered a brand new caravan ( did not intend to do this, purpose of our little excursion was to look at what w...
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Free camp at Roma sale yards??????
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have driven past the Sale yards at Roma on several occasions recently and seen caravans parked there. Am wondering if anyone has stayed there.
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Another scam.
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Just received this email purporting to be from a forum (Austech Stereo) I was a member of some years ago. Seems the forum is now defunct, a dodgy organisation has managed to get hold of the member list or taken control of the site and circulated the following to members. Have obviously deleted live link...
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Santa
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Yep .... they are really struggling ....
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rockylizard
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how do we value caravans?
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Hello Everyone, I know there is a red book to value cars but Is there a book that values caravans? if so, can this be found on the web? thanks.
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Any one herd.
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Hi Just wondering if any body has herd from Gleneld (Dave) Last i herd he was trying to sell his 5th wheeler cheers
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Motorcycle tow hitch carrier
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Hi We have just purchased an Avan Ovation M7 slide out and wondered if anyone can help with info about fitting a motorcycle carrier to the tow hitch. The bike weighs 213 kg and I have looked at some online carriers but not sure if the tow hitch can carry the weight Thanks johnwt
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cold floor
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Hi everyone Hoping someone who id brighter than me can help me stop the cold coming through the floor, there is no leaks it is just the cold. Don't want to put carpet down but I can't think how else to insulate the floor. The van is nice as snuggly when closed up for the night except the floor which is cold. An...
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Bulldozer crushes sly grog
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-05/bulldozer-crushes-sly-grog/7571936?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday 6th of July 2016 10:21:35 AM
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JUNE 2016 UPDATE
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So this is winter!! Why would you call 28-30c with little wind and even less rain Winter? Beats me! Yep, very warm giving hot a good nudge during the days and 16-23c nights. The humidity has improved slightly to 50-80% during the days and 80-95% nights. Actually, I am now enjoying this tropical Tow...
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Whales
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Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and was wondering if anyone knew the best viewing points along the Nullabor to see the whales. We leave next week and expect to take anything up to a week to cross so plenty of time. Cheers in advance
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Carrying Jerry cans
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Hi all, Yes its been on the agenda before. Does anyone know when and where one can place a jerry can. I am at the top end with 250lt tanks maximum legal in all mainland states. We travel to remote areas most of the time. I have a spare Jerry can holder that I have mounted on the rear bumper bar sitting 250mm b...
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