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Planning the big lap.. Which way?
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I'm planning of leaving Penrith around the end of January, head south and go clock wise .. Taking our time from Adelaide to Perth .. By the time we get up north Broom etc I'm thinking it would be March so hopefully be up there in warmer weather ? Is this the right way of planning ? 6 month or so trip.. T...
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kinda new
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Hi there, we have been on the road since January 2014 and travelled about 45 thousand kays. We have been working in North Qld since July and live in our Aussie Swag camper trailer, which we love. We like to get off the track when we are on the road (so to speak ) and have started looking for a caravan. I jo...
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Gnomesville WA Article
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-16/gnomesville-ferguson-valley-rejects-tourism-push/6858912
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Big Spirit Kantri (Country) - Sound On
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Big Spirit Kantri Video - Sound On; https://chuffed.org/project/bigspiritkantrifilm -- Edited by Weevil on Saturday 17th of October 2015 02:12:01 AM
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Nyah Recreation Ground Vic
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We camped at Nyah Recreation ground last night. Water/Toilets/Dump Point and well off the highway. On our way out I spoke to a couple (Mick & Lynn) who were cleaning the toilets. They are staying at Nyah for a few days and volunteer their time to clean the toilets. Have time on their hands and like to...
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Why I will not be staying at this CP again
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Travelling back from a visit to our grandsons in Brisbane and after staying at Casino decide to continue down via the North Coast next night at Urunga Heads one of the North Coast Holiday parks good value for the money at all these parks with excellent amenities and Camp Kitchen for $36 a night run by a NS...
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Alice Springs roadside sign vandalised
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/iconic-alice-springs-sign-vandalised-to-welcome-to-ice-springs/6856000
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Bushfire ADVICE for Great Northern Highway and Karijini Drive in the Shire of Ashburton W.A.
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BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction. It is out of control and unpredictable ROAD CLOSURES: No roads are closed. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Firefighters are monitor...
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Jayco Silverline
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Hello fellow travellers,I am interested on your thoughts on the new jayco silverline caravans, has anyone got one if so what are the pro,s & con,s if any .I have heard that the fridge installations were a problem in the 1st of the new vans ,they seemed to vibrate out of position ,is that so .Any come...
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What's going on???????
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I am a newby in here but, I am also surprised at the slow amount of traffic. I am no expert but, I suspect there must be a least 10 or a million Old Crankies like me that have a message for all those Snotty Nosed young 20 to 40 year olds that seem too scared to challenge us WISE OLDIES, because we will make you...
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wheel bearings/ brakes
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well after having about 10 people tell me to check the bearings and brakes in the brick decided to have a look 2 hrs later ( 1 1/2 spent getting the split pin out ! whats the trick little bugger just wouldn't come out ended up breaking it and having to tap the remains out with a nail how tight in the h...
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easter 2016
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Hi all I have found that easter is in the end of march and school holidays are for two weeks after in 2016 We are heading in land up to Charleville up to Winton If we are on the road we will have to do free camping in that time How busy would the free camps be during that time
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Total fire ban for southern Tasmania
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/total-fire-ban-as-temperatures-push-30-degrees/6856332
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Oven or no oven
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In the process of ordering a new van to hit the road with for an indefinite period. We are new to the world of caravans and just after peoples thoughts as to go with an oven as well as a cook top and grill or just cook top and grill inside the van? We are planning on getting a Baby Q for out side as well. Thanks...
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A towing School for grey nomads ????
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https://youtu.be/R-bQVxaP7ZM
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Caravan balance, hope it wasn't anyone here
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https://www.facebook.com/clayton.russell.718/posts/772323772890628
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What a shame
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We are parked up at Benarkin where the locals provide a spacious camp ground (free), shelter shed, power available ($1/hr), flush toilets & hot showers ($2). Within the last hour some LOW LIFE has driven in & wrenched the coin boxes in the bathrooms off the walls. Keith just went up there &am...
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Perth (Nullarbor) to Nations Capital $25-
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This post is for "General Information" and to assist Grey Nomads crossing the Nullarbor. We have utilized both Camps 8 and Wiki Camps. Perth to Karalee Rock & Dam some 400klms from Perth just East of Southern Cross. Flushing toilets/fire pits/dump point. 5klms off the highway on goo...
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Towing Weight Legalities
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Gday... This could have been in Techies' Corner .... however, I thought it had more of a general interest to members. There is nothing new in this article. It is just more confirmatory advice highlighting the need to be aware of the reality of the actual towing and carrying abilities of the vehicles on...
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Newby question re cassette toilet
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Totally new to caravans so please excuse my ignorance :) Our Van has a Thetford C-250 cassette toilet which only holds 18 litres. Ok, I know what to do to empty the cassette in a caravan park. But, is there any convention for emptying such a cassette tank when living away from a caravan park. Can the wast...
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