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The Phantom · The Phantom

I have sold my van as of today. Do I have to leave the Forum? Does my opinion still count if I do not have a van? Is this a negative post? Am I still at 2%? The Phantom -- Edited by The Phantom on Tuesday 5th of January 2016 11:52:20 PM

Bru · Bru

WE will be looking for a second hand van in a month, and as many don't have 12v or batteries installed. I will need to get it done I'm wondering what I would be up for for a couple of batteries Anderson plug for my solar panels (180) and lighting plus a couple of power points inside and out. We will be spe...

loosecannan · loosecannan

Hi, once again looking for some experienced nomads to advise us which is the best way to go, inland through Roma, Mitchell, Charleville, Longreach, Winton etc and onto Karumba or do we go the coast road to Rockhampton, inland to Longreach and continue on or go to Innisfail and across. We are not in a hu...

Very happy camper · Very happy camper

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-07/nsw-weather:-break-in-rain-to-enable-south-coast-rescue/7072502?WT.mc_id=newsmail

Van Gogh · Van Gogh

Hi folks Looking to upgrade our Windsor Rapid to a full van around 19' with toilet, solar, battery pack and a decent sized fridge. We can pay around $30,000 for a second hand van, and are currently looking at the Paramount Signature, Concept Ascot, Opalate Karinya and Coromal Lifestyle 605. Dont want...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Not sure if anyone knows about this on this forum. Its been all over facebook the last few days. It seems a Sydney couple who are travelling in the south coast area, left their pets in the care of a friend called Tim. On Boxing Day Tim had a stroke in Petersham. He can't remember where the house is that hous...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou ALL, The power of the people have spoken, has (Plus a few Emails in the right directions. Thankyou to Each and everyone who has helped us.) made all the Difference. Our van has moved up the line from April 7th to next Tuesday . The fixers will take time and some of thos...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Bushfire ALL CLEAR...... http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=16076K.J.

kiwijims · kiwijims

A severe bushfire is menacing towns south of Perth, with an emergency warning issued for the towns of Waroona and Preston Beach Details see ; FIRE UPDATES k.J.

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

A popular New Years resolution for many people is to try & live a healthier lifestyle. We didn't actually make a resolution to lose weight & get fitter at the beginning of 2015. As fairly recent retirees (4 years) we seemed to be celebrating our retirement a little too much. We slowly gained we...

Juric · Juric

Hi all, I would like some feedback or opions from owners of the new ford Rangers in regards to towing heavy vans ( 3 t ) . Any advice both positive and negative would be much appreciated. Regards Rick

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

If you are intending to buy a flag or stubble holder or a pair of thongs with aissie flag the 7news team tried to buy some made in Australia and could not find any, they checked both Coles and woollies who have heaps for sale to help us celebrate Australia Day and found 100% of products made in China. just a b...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Will we need to install these 12V extractor computer fans in our new van or have van makers addressed this as yet. The reason I ask I see the topic on the Tecties page of making them up and have seen on flea bay 80mm x 10mm fans with just two wires + / - and draw .15amps for $12 bucks each. Sorry if thi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-05/severe-weather-warning-in-place-for-nsw-for-second-day/7067452

kiwijims · kiwijims

A SERIES of fires have marred New Years Eve for parts of Perth with a bushfire threatening Secret Harbour, south of Perth and another fire ripping through a caravan park.Several caravans, boats and cars were destroyed by fire or badly damaged at Midland Tourist Park, in West Swan.A Department of Fir...

WoolgoolgaRob · WoolgoolgaRob

Hi, I'm at a loss, I've recently had someone tell me that doing the big lap cost them over $52000 in a 12 month trip, also someone saying it cost them $10000. I know it depends on your rig and other variables, like events you participate in. The question is, is there any one that can fill in what you can do it f...

Very happy camper · Very happy camper

For latest updates and info go to http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/index.shtml?ref=hdr Flood warnings for NSW for Moruya, Bega, and Bulahdelah Victoria for Hughes Creek Queensland for MAJO...

Johnny · Johnny

anyone happen to know whether there are any safe , free or cheap overnight parking areas in or around Camden nsw?

pedemont · pedemont

If you are staying in or around Burrum Heads on Queenslands Fraser Coast try a river cruise on the Burrum river Quest. Paula and Greg provided a terrific trip with morning tea and lunch at a very reasonable cost. They don't operate every day and only when they have enough passengers, but you will enjoy t...

Jenpart · Jenpart

hi, we are new and about to take off on our adventures. We have just put up the full awning as a test. My question is where do the base flaps of the annexe go. Under the cgear mat or over the top. Some set up tips would be great.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Sold my van (Preview) I have sold my van as of today. Do I have to leave the Forum? Does my opinion still count if I do not have a van? Is this a negative post? Am I still at 2%? The Phantom -- Edited by The Phantom on Tuesday 5th of January 2016 11:52:20 PM	The Phantom	9	1631	03:19 PM Jan 7, 2016 by Weevil
	Price for 12v System (Preview) WE will be looking for a second hand van in a month, and as many don't have 12v or batteries installed. I will need to get it done I'm wondering what I would be up for for a couple of batteries Anderson plug for my solar panels (180) and lighting plus a couple of power points inside and out. We will be spe...	Bru	4	1153	01:52 PM Jan 7, 2016 by Bru
	First section of travel Brisbane to Karumba (Preview) Hi, once again looking for some experienced nomads to advise us which is the best way to go, inland through Roma, Mitchell, Charleville, Longreach, Winton etc and onto Karumba or do we go the coast road to Rockhampton, inland to Longreach and continue on or go to Innisfail and across. We are not in a hu...	loosecannan	6	1222	01:20 PM Jan 7, 2016 by loosecannan
	NSW 20 campers trapped near Moruya in floodwaters (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-07/nsw-weather:-break-in-rain-to-enable-south-coast-rescue/7072502?WT.mc_id=newsmail	Very happy camper	0	653	11:15 AM Jan 7, 2016 by Very happy camper
	Compare caravans (Preview) Hi folks Looking to upgrade our Windsor Rapid to a full van around 19' with toilet, solar, battery pack and a decent sized fridge. We can pay around $30,000 for a second hand van, and are currently looking at the Paramount Signature, Concept Ascot, Opalate Karinya and Coromal Lifestyle 605. Dont want...	Van Gogh	3	1092	10:17 AM Jan 7, 2016 by Treecrest14
	Travellers leave pets in care of a friend who has had a stroke (Preview) Not sure if anyone knows about this on this forum. Its been all over facebook the last few days. It seems a Sydney couple who are travelling in the south coast area, left their pets in the care of a friend called Tim. On Boxing Day Tim had a stroke in Petersham. He can't remember where the house is that hous...	Happywanderer	7	1260	10:06 AM Jan 7, 2016 by the rocket
	Our baby is is going back to fix her up (Preview) Hi All, Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou ALL, The power of the people have spoken, has (Plus a few Emails in the right directions. Thankyou to Each and everyone who has helped us.) made all the Difference. Our van has moved up the line from April 7th to next Tuesday . The fixers will take time and some of thos...	Hey Jim	18	1759	10:02 AM Jan 7, 2016 by the rocket
	"Good News" for SUFIL (Preview) Bushfire ALL CLEAR...... http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=16076K.J.	kiwijims	1	832	09:44 AM Jan 7, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Waroona fire: Emergency warning issued as bushfire threatens lives and homes south of Perth (Preview) A severe bushfire is menacing towns south of Perth, with an emergency warning issued for the towns of Waroona and Preston Beach Details see ; FIRE UPDATES k.J.	kiwijims	0	683	08:58 AM Jan 7, 2016 by kiwijims
	Anyone resolving to get more health in 2016? (Preview) A popular New Years resolution for many people is to try & live a healthier lifestyle. We didn't actually make a resolution to lose weight & get fitter at the beginning of 2015. As fairly recent retirees (4 years) we seemed to be celebrating our retirement a little too much. We slowly gained we...	Desert Dweller	12	1101	11:42 PM Jan 6, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ford ranger (Preview) Hi all, I would like some feedback or opions from owners of the new ford Rangers in regards to towing heavy vans ( 3 t ) . Any advice both positive and negative would be much appreciated. Regards Rick	Juric	7	2156	02:43 PM Jan 6, 2016 by revemike
	Australia Day products (Preview) If you are intending to buy a flag or stubble holder or a pair of thongs with aissie flag the 7news team tried to buy some made in Australia and could not find any, they checked both Coles and woollies who have heaps for sale to help us celebrate Australia Day and found 100% of products made in China. just a b...	aussietraveller	5	1063	06:33 AM Jan 6, 2016 by brickies
	Do we need cooling fridge fan in new vans (Preview) Hi all, Will we need to install these 12V extractor computer fans in our new van or have van makers addressed this as yet. The reason I ask I see the topic on the Tecties page of making them up and have seen on flea bay 80mm x 10mm fans with just two wires + / - and draw .15amps for $12 bucks each. Sorry if thi...	Hey Jim	16	2735	10:36 PM Jan 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	NSW weather: Severe weather warning issued as storms move north (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-05/severe-weather-warning-in-place-for-nsw-for-second-day/7067452	kiwijims	5	865	04:06 PM Jan 5, 2016 by bill12
	Caravans lost in park fire. (Preview) A SERIES of fires have marred New Years Eve for parts of Perth with a bushfire threatening Secret Harbour, south of Perth and another fire ripping through a caravan park.Several caravans, boats and cars were destroyed by fire or badly damaged at Midland Tourist Park, in West Swan.A Department of Fir...	kiwijims	5	1149	03:06 PM Jan 5, 2016 by KevKim37
	What doses it really cost to do the big lap (Preview) Hi, I'm at a loss, I've recently had someone tell me that doing the big lap cost them over $52000 in a 12 month trip, also someone saying it cost them $10000. I know it depends on your rig and other variables, like events you participate in. The question is, is there any one that can fill in what you can do it f...	WoolgoolgaRob	17	3994	02:57 PM Jan 5, 2016 by Barryh
	Now flood warnings for NSW, Victoria and Queensland (Preview) For latest updates and info go to http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/index.shtml?ref=hdr Flood warnings for NSW for Moruya, Bega, and Bulahdelah Victoria for Hughes Creek Queensland for MAJO...	Very happy camper	0	751	12:16 PM Jan 5, 2016 by Very happy camper
	Camping site/s Camden nsw area (Preview) anyone happen to know whether there are any safe , free or cheap overnight parking areas in or around Camden nsw?	Johnny	5	1479	12:15 PM Jan 5, 2016 by Wizardofoz
	Burrum Heads river cruises (Preview) If you are staying in or around Burrum Heads on Queenslands Fraser Coast try a river cruise on the Burrum river Quest. Paula and Greg provided a terrific trip with morning tea and lunch at a very reasonable cost. They don't operate every day and only when they have enough passengers, but you will enjoy t...	pedemont	8	1020	11:02 AM Jan 5, 2016 by Explorer
	Awning set Up.....dumb question! (Preview) hi, we are new and about to take off on our adventures. We have just put up the full awning as a test. My question is where do the base flaps of the annexe go. Under the cgear mat or over the top. Some set up tips would be great.	Jenpart	4	1354	10:32 AM Jan 5, 2016 by Phil C
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