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Without question I am seeing more caravans, a lot more, on the road now than in my previous near 30 years living in Oz. At this time of the year it seems most of those vans are in NW Victoria with me! Over the past two days driving I have passed dozens of vans travelling in the opposite direction and I guess ab...
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Price of Hayman Reese WDH
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Seeking advice from those that might know. I have a brand new (unopened in box) HR WDH model number 76003 as pictured. I dont need these and considering selling. When search to get a fair pricing guide I have seen them as low as $550 (eBay) and $1449 (a reputable caravan parts supplier). Am I missing so...
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Water storage, large
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I usually camp in forest for a few weeks or months at a time. My drinking water needs are met by the 200L caravan tanks which last for two weeks or more by which time I need food/booze anyway so drive into town and fill 110L of plastic containers with potable water and pump that into the caravan tanks. Non po...
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Diesel Heater
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Hi everybody looking for some help i will be travelling down from Mareeba to Bingara in the next couple of weeks and i would like to get my diesel heater serviced can anybody recommend a service agent. Cheers Baker
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New Van Advice pls
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Hi, New here (First post) but I have been lurking for a couple of weeks. I'm now retired and have been camping for most of my life. But as I get older I'm starting to look for a few more "comforts". The Mrs is a "comfort" girl too, that's for sure. And since she's a good cook need her to be happy too! So we are...
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Kayak on motorhome
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I tow a large kayak behind my 8 metre Winny. I am planning a Tassie trip next year and have done the maths and it would cost an arm and two legs to take it on the ferry on a trailer across to Tassie. It needs to go on the roof. Does any know who would fit roof bars to the motorhome so that I can attach something like...
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Microwave
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Ideas on how to secure microwave in Rv One wall is next to the shower so we dont want to drill into this. I thought about the really strong velcro to stick underneath to hold it in place???
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Awnings
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I was looking at replacing my Carefree awning and contacted a local caravan repairer. He told me that it had been very difficult to obtain Carefree parts and there had not been any around for months.
He also let me know that a shipment of about 700 had now arrived into Aus and the supply would now be okay....
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How can I use my laptop on the road?
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First up, Wifi, Broadband, bluetooth, all this stuff is rocket science to me. I don't know why but I cannot get my head around it. I am permanently on the road now but want to take my lap top with me. Can anyone suggest how best I can use it. Someone suggested a dongle which apparently attaches to the laptop...
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How to 'see' Australia in a Motorhome?
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Hi All How to 'see' Australia in a Motorhome? My wife and I have never towed, never motorhome toured but are looking at buying a motorhome, say around 24 to 25 footer, perhaps Merc based RWD. We are interested in regional and country areas, pay sites in parks with beachside or other 'prime' location...
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Green's Lake Fish Rescue
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As lake water levels drop at least Victorian Fisheries & many volunteers are doing good work saving the native fish population.
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Unable to access Wikicamps maps
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Hi all. Is anyone having current issues with Wiki Camps. Site data, reviews and icons appear but no maps.
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2 weeks to get from Coffs to Eden
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Where heading down the east coast in a caravan in October, we have about 2 weeks to get from Coffs to Eden. We would like some recommendations on some nice towns to stop at for 2 or 3 nights along the way to break the trip up. Has anybody got any good recommendations?
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Bedding ideas
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We have just bought a VW Crafter campervan. I am after ideas on bedding as I will have to make it up at night It is the two couches with the table in the middle Ideas please, sheets? comforter set?
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Brisbane mobile caravan repair
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Hello everyone, we need to replace 2 skylights. Brisbane nth. For years have had jacks caravan repairs but he no longer does mobile repairs. Any recommendations please.
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Fraser Island Name Change HAVE YOUR SAY
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The Palaszczuk Government wishes to change the name of Fraser Island to K'gari in recognition of the Butchulla tribe. It's time to have your say as the proposal is open for public consultation until October 3. To have your say , visit https://haveyoursay.resources.qld.gov.au/k-gari-pla...
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Toilet cassette troĺley
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Am sèking advice and/or recommendations on what type of small lightweight trolly or cart to buy for the purpose of moving the toilet cassette from van to dump points as i have a back injury and am unable to carry the thing any great distances. TIA
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Improve your caravan's radio antenna
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Improve your caravan's radio antenna Most caravans, it appears, are fitted with a short flexible whip antenna for their radios, usually roof mounted, these antennas are very poor performers at both AM and FM frequencies. I considered replacing the one on my van with a better antenna but decided the...
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Suburban SW6DEA gas hot water system does not fully light itself
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Like so many other caravan owners I have a Suburban SW6DEA gas hot water system in my caravan. I used it once successfully about 3 years ago and then on every successive trip I did so much swimming at public pools that I would shower there and have therefore not tried to use it again until a couple of weeks...
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Road Safety Iniatives
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Another helpful post from Truck Friendly 3 - 2 - 1 GREEN REFLECTORS - A PLACE TO PULL OVER. These green reflectors will help you find a safe place to pull over for a short time to take a short break, check your load or left other vehicles pass. Please read in full before commenting. With the large numb...
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