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Towing a Suzuki Jimny
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does anyone tow a Jimny with a Winniebago Birdsville.
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Tyre pressure
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when it is suggested to lower your tyre pressure, do you only do it on the car or on the caravan Too?? thanks Stuart and Dianne
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Our 2015 blogs
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https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/2015-first-days-on-the-road/
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Catalina: Restored 'flying boat' takes pride of place at Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/restored-flying-boat-takes-pride-of-place-at-qantas-museum/6488426
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A little puzzled...
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Gday... Before I begin the post, I suggest in advance that I am aware that I am setting myself for a good pelting with rotten fruit and vegetables..... So, here I am ready  I read regularly with interest and bewilderment on a variety of forums (caravanning, 4x4, camping and gener...
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POLICE & RTA CHECKS AT;;;
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Fitzroy Crossing , WA. today. Subjects; Chains ; D-shackles; Brake-away systems as in cable length, point of attachment to tug; function of the system by removing the pin; Licence; DUI check. Note; brake-away cables cannot be connected to the d-shackle with the chain, has to be an inderpendant poi...
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Burren Junction
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Has anybody been to Burren Junction of late , If so would you recommend visiting For Those who may not know where Burren Junction is it is between Lightning Ridge and Narrabri in north / west of NSW -- Edited by brickies on Friday 22nd of May 2015 09:26:27 AM
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How easy it is to puncture a gas canister.
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Just a hour or so ago I moved some new 220gm gas cans/cylinders from one cubby in the van to another spot. The cans were still in the shrink plastic which I thought protected them to some degree but how wrong I was. When moving the cans I dropped 2 cans about 6" onto the floor of the cubby and then heard...
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Middle aged nomad needs wisdom
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Hi, I am technically not a grey nomad being 42 so thank you for accepting me....I am about to quit Corporate life and take my wife and young son on the road...I hope you can help with imparting some wisdom and experience. 1.) We like the Safari Legacy 226 Family van, anybody had experience with Safari...
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Rear View - mirrors or camera
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Looking at getting back into vanning after a 20 year break. Noticed a lot of vehicles towing wide vans without towing mirrors. I'm assuming that maybe they have a rear-view camera. Are these cameras legal i.l.o. of wide van mirrors?
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Gulargambone
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Hi stop at this down to earth caravan Park $20 at night power site Camp Kitchen with fire pit and happy hour 4 pm every afternoon Wednesday and Sunday night camp oven meals , Gulargambone to 55 klm west of Gilgandra on the road to Lightning Ridge ,Great friendly host Bernadette and David , Were meet by Ber...
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Food for thought.
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/official-review-to-protect-owners-sold-dodgy-lemon-cars/story-fni0cp8j-1227362003463
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Weight Distribution Squeak
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I am having an issue with our WD set up that at low speeds when coming into a caravan park or anything at all really the bars have a very loud squeak/squeal. Its getting to a stage that the wife and I try to hide when we come into caravan parks etc. How can I remedy the problem, so we don't announce our arrival...
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Bundy Buddies
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Avan Never again
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Never again will I consider purchasing an Avan. I have had numerous issues with my Avan. The van is one of their newer models so all I can put it down to is lack of research and testing before manufacture. The stand out issue was the total lack of interest by their customer service department. It took thre...
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Charters Towers
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Hellow everyone ,In the next month we are going on a trip to the towers to get back in groove ,ready for our big trip down to Newcastle at the end of the year to visit relos.This short trip will only be for 3-4 days just get familiar with towing again as it has been 12 months since last used the van.My questio...
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Gas Explosion at Kidmans Camp 18/may/2015
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Evening Everyone, We are currently in Kidmans and preparing to head off in the morning. At about 4pm this afternoon I was sitting outside our van when I felt and heard an almighty explosion. It was heard all over the camp. I raced to the scene fearing the worst but prepared to do what I have been trained to...
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Camps 8 Book Faded Print in Maps
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We just updated our Camps Book to #8, so far not very impressed. Seems all the map pages look faded and washed out which makes it very hard to read. Does anyone else have this issue or did I just get a dud copy???
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I bought a Jeep, I'm sorry.
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http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/man-who-destroyed-jeep-makes-tongue-in-cheek-apology/story-fnii5v6y-122729914470...
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Ripped at the Pump - Shell Roadhouse Karratha
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How's your math.... I had a 10 Lt container with about 1.5 Lt's in it, I filled it to the 10 Lt mark, then looked at the bowser and it read 11.36 Lt. Luckily I was only topping up the gerry can, console opperator and the manager say the bowsers are correct and I had to pay the full price. I've filled this cont...
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Northern Trip
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hi guys, just a question. we are planning on taking about 2 months next June /July 2016 and going up to Port Douglas. we have a wedding to attend and thought what a great time to take some long service and look around up north. do we need to pre book into caravan parks at that time of year, or can we wing it with...
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