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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 sčking 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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Stopover to sleep
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Good morning everyone. Im heading off soon. Is there anywhere in the area of Raymond Terrace (NSW) that we can stop just stop for a sleepover and back on the road further north. Recommendations please
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Recommendation for caravan park in/around Brisbane
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Struggling to find a decent caravan park in Brisbane Any suddestion would be appreciated Thanks
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Falling branches - a reminder
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As I spend most of my time in forests then by necessity I usually camp under trees and just take the risk. However very close to my current campsite I came across the following (see pic). As you can see the gate is made from steel tube but a falling branch has landed directly on it and significantly deforme...
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Texas Qld
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Hi guys, we no longer have our big Jayco.
Instead have a 30 second tent just to get away occasionally. We used to love Texas by the river and thought we might spend a few days there.
Unfortunately there is a rule that tents are not permitted. We are self contained with porta loo
etc. Just wondering if an...
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Fat-tailed dunnart + gene splicing = Tasmanian tiger
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-17/thylacine-babies-in-10-years-genetic-engineering-team-says/101333144
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MUX 2022 towing 2.5t (Tare) caravan
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Looking to tow a 2.5t tare caravan, 3t ATM with a new MUX lst. Just the 2 of us. We would appreciate hearing your experiences - good & bad.
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Can you strap a jerry can on top of your maxtrx
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I was planning on filling a 10lt jerry can and keeping it on the passenger floor (just for the Oodnadatta track, just in case as I'm doing a few little detours) then using it up as soon as I get to Marree. I know it's not recommended but thought I could get way with it, but now I'm not so sure. The other option...
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Tyre pressures
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How do we find the tyre pressures on a VW crafter LWB fully fitted campervan?
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Campervan Shade
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any ideas on gazebo etc to use as shade. Dont want to use awning as need somewhere to leave geny freezer stove etc while we drive around
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bathroom scales
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hi all how accurate are bathroom scales for weighing tow ball weight cheers snap
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tavelling as a group
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hi all reading between the lines it sounds like most people on this forum travel a lone ( i mean with partner).we have been travelling for a number of years usually out for 2-3months at a time and just wondering what your thoughts are about travelling with a group or may be another couple. i know when you t...
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Helping hubby reverse? Maybe practice it first....
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I usually camp in the forests so don't see other caravaners often but for the past five days I've camped in the bowling club area in Wentworth, NSW. This is a rectangular sealed area about 150m x 30m so it's fairly easy to manoeuvre a caravan here. What has provided a simple pleasure is watching wives "he...
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