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Travelling on Aged Pensions
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We are both planning on being completely retired shortly and I am wondering is it possible to travel around Australia and have a reasonable quality of life on Aged Pensions. We understand that petrol and maintenance will be our major expenses. We are self contained and happy to rough it at times. W...
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Brand new, Nova revivor caravan
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We took possession of a brand new Nova reviver caravan on the 15th of June, Very nice van, comfortable and working wel....until after having travelled about 600 km on our first trip, just outside Dubbo, we were traveling at a speed of between 80 and 90 on a 100KM/H road, when I looked in my mirror and thou...
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Rocky now has a legal eagle :)
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WA hoons
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Around the top end we've been from central Vic. Since Broome we've stayed in Karratha, Carnarvon, Coronation Beach, Cervantes, Perth (Bassendean) and now Heron Point north of Bunbury.
At every place in WA there has been hoons especially 7pm till 2pm.
Even sleepy Coronation Beach the no exhaus...
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Pacific Motorway southbound lanes closed at Gold Coast after fiery crash
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-30/fiery-crash-truck-cars-blocks-lanes-pacific-motorway-gold-coast/7558464-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursd...
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Apple or Windows.
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I have broken the hinge on my lap top, or to put it in more detail, broken the hinge attachment points for the hinge on the lid. And it so happens its over 5 years old and parts aren't made any more for it. It is a real power hog, and although it is a portable, its hardly a lap top, 17" XLT Dell. Thinking about get...
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How long in Tassie?
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We are planning our big trip for next year and know we need to pre book early both the trip across to Tassie and the one back. Wondering how long would be a good amount of time to spend there. I was thinking of 3 weeks but wasn't sure so thought I would ask those who have been. Also would love to hear a few tips on...
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PRIVATE CAMPING - FEATURED ON CH 7 AT 6.30PM ON W.A
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Hi Guys. On Today Tonights show Ch 7 at 6.30pm tonight (Thurs 30th) there is a piece on low cost camping on private land - particularly farms and the various Council/Shire objections to it. For those of you who cant pick up the W.A programme, you can view it on Ch 7's web pages
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Safe driving
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I have recently observed an accident waiting to happen. In Darwin I observed a two door Prado with a kayak on the roof plus other goods, it was towing a 23 ft Jayco with a twin slide out, on top of this it had two foot extended rear bumper with a domestic air conditioner fitted, plus a tool box, plus a spare wh...
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Taurus Extenable Towing Mirrors
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Hi All, Today I finally got round to fitting my Taurus Extendable towing Mirrors. I watch the Clear Veiw U Tube how to install. It took me all of a hour to fit both to my 200 GX TTD. Power on and yes they are perfect.(Bloody Big ears) Next I tried the folding in and out bit. I emailed The seller on E Bay and expl...
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Volkswagen Dreamseeker vs TALVOR Ford Transit Euro Deluxe
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Hello, we are looking to buy ex-rental motorhome for our 1 year trip around Australia. We have shortlisted 2 models within our budget. 1. Volkswagen Dreamseeker - automatic 2. TALVOR Ford Transit - manual We would like to know your opinion about servicing both brands in Australia, especially in re...
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The Journey has begun.
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We planned,we checked, we altered,we left. Yes we have started off on our 6/7month journey. We left Boronia in Vic in bright sunshine, travelled 50k into dreary drizzle, then at Yea heading for Seymour the heavens opened up with high winds and torrential rain. Scary stuff, full concentration req...
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roadside assist
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hi there has any one found an insurance for motorhomes 4.2 tonnes for roadside assist . including towing etc . no one i have found incl racq or motoring 24/7 etc seem to be interested. its a worry as we have an fiat avan and dealers ere few and far between thanks for any info mark and kerry
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The old Caravan versus Motorhome Debate
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I've been having the Caravan versus Motorhome debate in my head for some time. Just when I decide to go one way something pops up that sways me the other way. Decided that I should just decide and stop looking at the other. By narrowing my focus I will not be totally confused. Sooooo, I have decided that in...
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Where to stay in between Broome and Carnavon
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we are currently in Broome and the plan is to have about five weeks between here and Carnarvon including a stop in Karijini. Not knowing the area at all but have been looking up places and only getting confused where to go as I think we may need to book in. Any suggestions , looking for maybe 5-7 days at each...
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4WD Tracks
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When is a track a 4WD track, and when isnt it? The Bloomfield Track is an example, its supposed to be a 4WD and has a steep 1 in 3 grade and some rough water crossings, yet we saw 2WD vehicles coming over it. The Gibb River Road is rated 2WD, yet it can be rough and the water crossings vary in depth and difficult...
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Lightweight caravan recommendation?
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Can anyone recommend a lightweight caravan around 20ft that can be towed by a Toyota Kluger with 2000kg towing capacity. Would prefer ensuite. I can spend approximately $50K.
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Where is this?
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whoops... wrong thread... let me try that again -- Edited by revemike on Tuesday 28th of June 2016 12:38:36 PM
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Day time driving lights.
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Has anyone given thought to fitting these to the tug. Makes you stand out for on coming traffic. I think the kits are about $150 with LED lights, and loom.
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Where does the warmth start???
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how far north of Broken Hill do I have to go not to be freezing? Heading to wilcannia n up from there. Have not been this far south in the winter for a few years now.
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