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The Trailer Sailing Alternative
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There is another way to grey nomad. A trailer sailer can provide both a caravan on land and free water view camping. Very occasional use of a caravan park means you can grab a better long shower and do your laundry if needed whilst generally saying goodbye to overcrowded campsites and funds draining ca...
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would you take a tv when going camping
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i wll be going tenting in a van park in october for 5 days as i like the electricity to use ...........the tent is an 8x8 standup in it one brand is weisshorn........i basically like alone with just my dog for company .......i was thinking to take a tv away with my tent trip i have a good small one plus an ante...
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Redarc + sway control?
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Hi. May Prado is fitted with a Redarc Tow Pro Elite brake thingy. I don't own a van yet but looking at a 17' single axle. Will I need to fit sway control thingys to the van or is the redarc thingy sufficient? Thanks. Noel
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newell highway flooding
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Hi does anyone have any info about road conditions newell hwy from melb to queensland as of end of 27th july 2022 there were a few flood spots a week ago from what ive read ?
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2013 VW Crafter TDI motorhome
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Hi I looking at buying one of these, 281665 ks on the clock.
Any yays or nays, or things to be wary of in this vehicle, please. Any info much appreciated. Cheers
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Caravan industry slammed by ACCC - customers treated 'like garbage'
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-24/caravan-industry-concerns-as-accc-warns-industry/101257414
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TV Coax Cable Broken
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Morning all (Ive asked on another form but no direct answers)I have a 2011 NA Big Red 19. Have been trying to get reception for some time, then looked on the roof and found what appears to be an old break, right where the cable exits the roof of the van. I need to replace the TV antenna cable from the wall pl...
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Road side assistance
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Hi People
Whats the best road assistance for both car and caravan , as would like to have before we head yonder
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Ezytrail Winton 16'
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Hi. Just doing my homework on a potential van. I do prefer Aussie made, however the reviews of the Ezytrail Winton 16' are ok. Does anyone have an opinion? Thanks. Noel
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jockey wheels used in conjunction with purpleline moovers
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Wondered what type of jockey wheels that people are using with caravan moover like the purple line . Have a 4 degree upward slope to garage. About 3 meters of compacted gravel to concrete. Moovers work well. Jockey wheel cannot handle the weight despite being a steel center 8 inch ark wheel.
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Dual Batteries in new tug
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Hi all, I have recently purchased a new tug (Mazda BT50) to tow my 23' van. The van is coming with dual solar and dual batteries to allow us to go off grid. The question I have is, should I invest the dollars and have a second battery installed in the vehicle or just run it as it sits. It needs to go to an auto e...
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The Big Red Bash - a must do
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https://asoundadventure.wordpress.com/2022/07/23/surreal-surrounds-at-the-big-red-bash/
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Lithium to AGM
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Hi Newbe here Just purchased a Titanium with 2 120amh AGM Batteries .. thinking of changing to Lithium .. can i get a few opinions on is it worth it .. re cost .. weight .. looking at iTech world complete lithium 4WD kit 2 x 120 amh bat .. DCDC40 .. BC40 .. BM500 .. 2000W INVERTER .. $3349.00 Thanks Garry n R...
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Travel itinerary for Perth to Ayres Rock trip.
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Just wondering if someone can recommend a manageable travel itinerary driving with self contained caravan from Perth to Ayres Rock via Eyre Hwy. Parameters would be:around 500-600 klms per day (a bit more if essential). caravan parks or safe over night stays (i.e. not in the middle of no where).pl...
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Possum3
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Because I had noticed that our esteemed member, Possum3, had not posted for some time I decided to phone to check on him. Turns out that he has recently had quite a run of bad luck with a storm sending a "20 ton" tree crashing through the roof of the house he was living in, South of Sydney., destroying it....
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2WD v 4WD v AWD - 2nd thoughts
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We're in the process of buying a campervan and having second thoughts about the drive train. 2WD v 4WD v AWD. I'd really appreciate some thoughts from members. To put things into context and as some background. The Vehicle. We are committed to a campervan (like avatar) rather than larger motorhome...
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Fridge Locks
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Hi all, again I write for some helpful information from you long time caravaners out there... I would like to see a picture or some advice on what you are using to stop your fridge & micro wave doors from coming open when travelling on corrugated roads/tracks etc..
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Fitting Curtains to ARTV Windows
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We ordered a made to order van last year and opted for the Aussie Traveller Euro ATRV windows. My wife wanted to fit curtains the same as what she had done in our previous van. We reckon that curtains with lining can be an advantage when you want to leave your windows open at night without using the blind as...
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Needing some help and education in Towing
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Firstly, a confession, I'm not a Grey Nomad (only 38yo and still working fulltime) but do hope to be one in the future and am in need of a friendly Grey Nomad. We took some advice to get our caravan and then get a car to suit which we've done, but I need to move the caravan from Somers to my front lawn in Nunawa...
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Warning for asthmatics travelling north
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We just got back from a 6 week holiday up the centre of Australia from Canberra to Darwin and back via Adelaide. From Mataranka north there was almost constant smoke in the air from burning off. There is regular burn offs along both sides of all the roads as well as through all the National Parks dependin...
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