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Thunderbolts Way
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Has anybody done the trip from Port Stephens to Armidale over Thunderbolts Way recently? We have a BT50 towing 19.6' Van I know it is sealed but how are the gradients for towing? Cheers YYD
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The Atherton Tablelands & surounds.
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https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/the-atherton-tablelands-surrounds/
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Caravan Purchase Checklist
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Reading one of my recently purchased caravan mags there's an article in it about newbies and buying their first van. That'd be us... Anyway, the author went through a heap of things to look for when buying a van. I've started to assemble a checklist of things (below). And I'd like to hear from you folks a...
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Another Wombat Killed at Kangaroo Valley NSW Camping Site..
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/eleventh-wombat-killed-at-bundeela-campground/6809960?WT.ac=statenews_nsw
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SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE
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Spring has sprung! Yep, and with it so did September. First let's go back a few weeks. Now the first day of Spring in down town Townsville bought a little rain first thing in the morning, the first rains for some time but rain none the less. I started September with some business. I updated my mobile...
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Bacck in Oz
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Hi fellow GNs. Got back today. Need some advice. As I have some medical problems to sort out we would like to hang around the Sunshine Coast area for a couple of weeks. Anyone got any ideas. Last year we were able to stay at Dickabram Bridge but I think that is not suitable any more. Cheers Alice
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SUPPORT the aussie way
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Hi all this may be one for the webmaster. I have just read the story about the vic couple that lost ALL in the sink hole drama. Just a thought but can we open a donation line maybe a bank account so that assistance can be given in the short time as the insurance may take some time anyway just an idea cheers.
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Footy fuel stop: Eagles supporters boost Nullarbor traffic in 3,400km Melbourne AFL grand final roadtrip
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/footy-fuel-stop-eagles-supporters-boost-nullarbor-traffic/6816802?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday...
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WA TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE>
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Would have to be the best we have seen in any state, right from the NT border across the top , even down through Newman & Meeka & across to Geralton, had it pretty well all the way. JC.
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An APP that covers every Emergency in Australia
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This APP may have been talked about before on this Forum, but just in case anyone missed it, here is where you can down load it.............. http://www.emergencyaus.info/#/map I think it could be very handy for anyone who wants to keep up with any situation that may effect ones safety. K.J. -- Ed...
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Salmon Gums Caravan Park, Norseman/Esperance, WA
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This is a great little CP half way between Norseman and Esperance. Flat metalled sites with power, water and sullage. Run by the small community with a caretaker called Craig who lives on site. He keeps the showers and toilets spotlessly clean and is very, very friendly and relaxed. He is only in his 3...
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THIEVES STRIKE AT>
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Yep; Greens Lake, campers had their swags stolen in daylight hours. JC.
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towing van with Subaru
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Three months ago,we purchased a Jayco Freedom 17ft6" pop top,to tow behind our 2009 Subaru Forester.Van,with a tare of 950 was recommended as suitable!Husband has since had a heart attack & is " second guessing" the decision we made!! Any info of similar van/ vehicle experie...
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Broome Beach Closed Due To Large Croc In Vicinity..
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/broome-beach-closed-after-three-metre-croc-sighted/6810866
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Reserving free camp sites
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What do you think about this this happened at gunning not long ago. We pulled in around 2.30-3pm and there was and area in between these vans that was roped off. I went over and said "hi im just wondering why this area is roped off cold you please give us a little room. To my amazement the man said hey b...
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Gas fridge and lifters
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Greetings, I've have a gas/electric, small fridge in the poptop. It works on electricity, but I've not tried it on gas, yet. I'm hoping to start staying at some free sites and I'm wondering how much gas the fridge will use? Also, do you leave the gas on while driving? At present I have a small car fridge...
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May's Bend free camp North of Bourke
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Thinking of staying at May's Bend camping area on the Darling. Is it safe & access OK? We don't worry about a bit of unmade road. LOL. Heard that there have been a few indigenous problems in the Bourke area. It seems as though it's quite popular though. Wanting to hear first hand opinions from tho...
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Rod and tent pole canister broken ... how to fix please
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Hello fellow travellers My beloved Hiace pop top , that I inherited from my father, has been broken into and trashed. He always kept it so beautifully. It is so sad. Was due to go to Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival at the end of the month. There is a long PVC canister on the front of the camper for fishing p...
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Diesel/LPG as dual fuel:
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Has Anyone had any experiences good or bad of a Diesel/LPG dual flue motor? Is there running and maintenance savings to be had?
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Vehicle question
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Hi we are new to the caravan world and have a question on our vehicle. We have a 2011 Jeep Cherokee limited CRD 2.8 turbo diesel auto .Has anyone had experience towing a van with this vehicle ? The van we are currently looking at is a single axle 14.5 foot and 1500kgs. There seems to be conflicting info on th...
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