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Day One Perth Caravan Show
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Well day one is over, we were at the gate waitng to get in at 9am.........the gate keeper slept in and opened it at 10 past. With a few others waiting the mood was positive with lots of banter amongst we early birds. So we get in, some needed coffee, some needed a loo and others were straight down the drive to...
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Jayco Sevice on our new van
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Hi all, Got a call today to say our veneer covered panel has arrived for replacement warranty. its only since December when the problem was picked up by their staff on delivery day. that it was ordered from Melbourne on the same day. They can fit it on 7th of April when its booked in for a SERVICE. Who booke...
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Suggestions for Easter Break
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Any suggestions on Free Camps or Paid within 300k's of the Gold Coast just for the Easter Break. Don't normally go away at Easter but I need a break due to work commitments. 30' motorhome and pet friendly. Thanks Mick
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Take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of W.A. ( cancelled )
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Tuesday 15 March 2016 - 3:29 PM If you live in an area bounded by Murchison Roadhouse to Mount Magnet to Hyden to Bremer Bay and along the coast to Walpole to Moora to Murchison Roadhouse you should take action and stay safe with more thunderstorms to come. This includes people in Dalwallinu, York, Narr...
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Tyre pressure query
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I went around the van today and checked tyre pressures ready to go away Wednesday. All sitting on 40 psi. I then had a look at the compliance plate and found 310 kpa/44psi is printed there. 44 psi seems rather high to me, thoughts? Aussie Paul.
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Aldi bits..
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Son Matt got up early to go to Aldi for me. Not bad for $3.99 each. I got two water carriers and will probably try them for grey water when needed. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 14th of March 2016 07:04:51 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 14th of March 2016 07:17:46 PM -- Edited by au...
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Great Central Road tyre pressures
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We are heading to Alice Springs from Perth via the Great Central Road in a few days and I have been reading some conflicting commentary on whether or not it is advisable to adjust both caravan and tow vehicle tyre pressures on the unsealed stretches between Laverton and Yulara. We will have a 17ft tande...
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Chev Silverado fuel economy
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Would any readers out there have a Silversdo, and can tell me the best way to achieve a better fuel economy when either driving normal or towing.. Is there anything on the market that will help cut fuel costs, ie. chips, converters etc.. And what better fuel economy would I get ? Branchie
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Nurse required for Toowoomba
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We would like to engage a trained nurse with the in-home care of a female cancer patient. We are happy to provide a weekly salary, free hard stand camp site in a fenced yard with power, water and sullage. We are located in Highfields and would consider any offer. -- Edited by Retreat on Monday 14th o...
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Chainsaw.
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Quick question. How many of you full timers take a chainsaw on your travels. I want to sell the one we have, the wife wants to take it with us in the van.
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Another Bush Fire just started in W.A.
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http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=17122
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dump point abusers
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I was in Nyah yesterday on the way to Greens and went to use the dump point in the rec ground, some grub ( may words can be used for them) put a portable loo bag full of you know what into the top of the dump and left it. I doubt anyone not in a protective suit will touch this as I wouldn't. Why can't people do the ri...
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Towing with 2litre mitsubishi outlander
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We are considering buying a 13 foot poptop to tow behind our Outlander. The van has an atm of 1210kgs. The car is rated at 1600kgs for towing and has cvt. Has anyone had experience towing with this vehicle? The van comes with ride levelers which should help (shepherds crook type). We have towed before bu...
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Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING Shire of Murray W.A.
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SEE :- FIRE UP-DATES, ( This Page ) K.J.
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A little bit of help please
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"Thinking" of coming through Cunnamulla Qland to Thargomindah Qland across to Noccundra Hotel Qland down to Tibooburra NSW leave the semi off road pop top there and just take the 4x4 back to Cameron Corner stay there the night and have a look around at the Dig Tree and may be the Memorial ...
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Speed limiters .. Sheesh
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Been out on the highway for two weeks or so. Found how dangerous speed limited trucks are when passing . Sheesh make sure the semi your behind can pass the road train BEFORE following him !!Or the merge can be compicared . 3 into 1 doesn't mix .. Another when cars pass .. DONT pull infront of truck too fast o...
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Hydrolic jack for motorbike on the back of a motorhome
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We are looking at buying our first motorhome, we want to have a motorbike on the back by hydrolic lift, is this achievable? I definitely don't want to drive a trailer behind me at all the time. If anyone could help with information on this it would be greatly appreciated. Bec and Wayne Newbies
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Are you covered?
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Hi, this may have been put forward before. I have been a "total cover " member with RACV for a number of years, I recently had to renew my membership and speaking to the lady at RACV found out I needed "the tow pack" to cover my van because it's over a certain size. The extra cost was...
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Vale Keith Emerson
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Saddened by the passing of one of my life inspirations - Keith Emerson. Thoughts are with his family and millions of fans.
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Dump Points through-out Aussie
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This list might me handy, If caught short, Click the link below for the state where you are looking for a Motorhome Dump Points in Australia:New South WalesNorthern TerritoryQueenslandSouth AustraliaTasmaniaVictoriaWestern Australia K.J.
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