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Free Camp
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After long and tiresome meetings with the Surf Coast Shire we have had a win, the camp area along the Barwon River in Winchelsea Vic has been reopened for a 12 month trial period starting 1st April 2016, if you are traveling this way please take advantage of this great spot as we need to show a need for it to...
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Advice re power costs at property
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Some advice please.... We are staying on a friend's property outside Perth for a few weeks, plugged into his 240v power. We have a compressor fridge and use the air con for a couple of hours in the afternoons. When we leave, we would like to leave enough money to cover the power we have used (although he w...
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Carnarvon Gorge Queensland
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Hi to all forum users. I am seeking your input to assist with my trip planning. Has anyone towed a 22ft highway van into and stayed in the Takarakka Bush Resort caravan park at the gorge in the months of June / July, what were the facilities like, how good was the road once the blacktop was left, and were th...
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A government Enquiry needed in the Caravan industry
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After dealing with Jayco Sydney today, on the telephone following up our complaints with our new van. To be told by a service tectnician, there's nothing our Sydney Agent can do, as they are directed by their Melbourne office. I feel We need a Judicial government enquiry into the industry to cal...
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New rig shake down cruise.
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Finally took the beast for a week.end camp. Couldn't take much gear, as we have issues in the weight department. Tended to pitch a lot, and was sensitive to the wind (sideways sway), but semi-trailers didn't effect it. As for the TV, poor reception, not watchable. Looks like I have to get a WDH, the plac...
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night wee emptied into sullege point
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Just saw a lady empty her night wee bucket into her sullege drain point instead of walking the 15 metres to the toilet block. Do u think this is ok or should she have emptied into the toilet. Your opinions r valued by me. Kind regards. Rocket
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Small Tinny or Kayak
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For an old fella lol..Help get to the whiting spots a tad easier :).. Also pedal power or oars for kayaking ??, some say can be a tad hard on the kneebones with the pedal ones ???.. Those that do have the kayak , how do you find offloading n loading them back up top of the tug ???.. Carry method for either of the...
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Storage
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We are Darwin residents and leave our Motorhome and trailer in the southern states. As we travel in short stints we leave our van at various places around Oz. We need reasonably priced storage anywhere that members can suggest. Otherwise we are looking at setting up our own storage unit somewhere...
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Caravan accident at Tilba Tilba South Coast
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Accident at Tilba 24-2-2016, none life threatening injuries, refer to Batemans Bay Post. Bessie.
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Current Petrol price
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as a person who constantly complains about the high cost of fuel and the massive rip off by the major outlets I am just a little bit excited that the ACCC has threatened to take action against the big three (hohum) cant see that ever happening. This afternoon I purchased unleaded for 92.5 cents per litre...
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Fancy staying here for a while
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http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/3731535/troubled-caravan-park-brings-town-down/
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Vehicle registration
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I am very close to retirement and am considering joining the ranks of those travelling around Australia - and would expect to be 2 years on the road. I live in rented accommodation and therefore once I set off on my adventures then I will have "No Fixed Abode" as of course I will vacate the rent...
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C/B Help
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Hi Everyone, Since our last trip we have upgraded our C/B to the new 80 Channel. My brain is a bit rusty at the moment as I haven't used one for a while C/B that is. What I am asking is the Emergency Channel, what is the number, as this trip we will be on long stretches of road cross country from Cairns to Adelai...
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to insure or not
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I want to insure our new rig Hubby cant see why. Its covered when hitched to car. Help me convince him its needed Or put my mind at rest if its not needed
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No way .. Would I cross this bridge .
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https://www.facebook.com/rod.matthews.18/posts/1057850477615268
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Keeping dust out while traveling
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How do people keep the dust out of their vans while traveling , I know you can tape up all vents but I am a bit worried about ripping of paint and the decals when I go to take offthe tape after, I have a pressure vent but I don't know how well they work on really dusty roads. Plus the vents for the fridge, do you t...
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Disappearing posts?
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Have just logged in and noticed that today's first post in General Forum is at 1:45pm. Prior to that there are just four posts from yesterday (24th) and only one displayed for the 23rd. I noticed last night that there were only two posts for the 23rd and around the average number for the 24th up to that poi...
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Adelaide to Perth with Territory and 15ft van
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Greetings all from a Nth Eastern suburb of Adelaide My wife (Colleen) and I are in the planning stages of take the plunge and making the trip West as Colleen has a brother living at Rockingham We currently are working on taking at least eight (8) days to do the trip as I find that I can get best fuel economy s...
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Ballarat Free Camp To Close.
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Article in The Courier this morning reports the free camp at Pioneer Park in Ballarat will be closed because of people overstaying and not being self-contained. Also (of course ) a CP owner grizzling about her loss of customers.
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You Bewtie !!
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Just went and bought a new wireless mouse today - got the expensive $29 one from K Mart rather than their $12 one. The old one was starting to stick a little, but until I got the new mouse I didn't realise just how knackered and worn out the old one was. Now I know why the BOSS wants me in the wheelie bin Seriou...
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