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Met 1st GNs
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Here we are at Plush's Bend (just outside of Renmark SA) free camp and going into town to replenish the fruit and vegies confiscated at the border saw a van that seemed familiar. On returning to the campsite there it was again - Happy Wanderer and behind her a Toyota Coaster belonging to Solo Steve. Intr...
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Thank You Dougwe
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A big thank you goes to Dougwe for delaying his plans for one week whilst we went Island Hopping. We can wait to see the new rig once its set up he was one very excited man as he headed off this morning at 5:30am so talk soon our friend OH and C3 misses you already
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1944 vs 2014
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Now this is an incredible use of technology---like traveling back in time! Left click and hold on each photo, and then drag your mouse gently from left to right on the original photograph and will be become a photo of the exact same location and view today - drag it back to the left and you are back in 1944...
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Have The days of C.B. Radio gone ?????
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On a recent trip up the West Coast I noticed how quiet the Traffic was on the U.H.F.C.B. Radio. In fact , there was nothing to speak of in the whole two thousand K.P's we travelled , even the truckies were dead quiet, the only talking we heard was an escort vehicle somewhere on the highway using that dead...
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A New Tug maybe
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I have recently bought a new van witch I tow with an 06 Navara dual cab the new van is somewhat heaver than the old one 2.4 ton and when I load it up and the ute I recon I would be close to 3 ton if not more. So I have decided to buy a new ute 3.5 ton towing capacity the utes I have been looking at are the Ford Ranger. H...
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Flip Flops
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New Rule, if you have a fellow camper flip flopping past your van, I suggest we sneak in and glue their thongs together with Sika Flex, I think that outa do it. (just joking) Dave
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Diggings
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minimium 7 day stays
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What is it with cp's and 7 day minimums? We are heading to tewantin for xmas with our daughters (the other 3 siblings will be there as well), we would also like to spend a few days at number 1 sons at Robina on way home, as its 1200klms from home and I can only get 14 days off work we've been told we must book for...
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Mallee birds extinct in 20 years
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http://www.theage.com.au/environment/mallee-birds-extinct-in-20-years-government-policy-to-blame-20141115-11nfpp.html
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Big Gorilla
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Birthday calendar
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Just been browsing through the birthday calendar on here, there are so many names that we don't see much of, some who used to post quite a lot, and some I have never seen post at all, well not that I remember anyway. I wonder why people drop off forums, is it because they stop travelling? Or they only post w...
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jules47
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Dometic spirit stove
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I know these are used in some vw campervans currently being fitted out as a cheaper option than gas.. I'm interested in experience. I don't like my little cheapie gas one with the $2 cans as its not very good for simmering corned beef etc. I don't have the space for carrying gas. Thought I may buy a single o...
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ANOTHER GN CATCH UP
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Got a visit from Neil and Ruth today. It was great to see them both again. It's like a annual event now. Thanks Neil and Ruth. Better go Ruby is going crazy, reckon I might know why.
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Life as a glow worm
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I wish I was a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum. 'Cos how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum!
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Anyone here know this rig?
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http://cdn.bp.mypolice.qld.gov.au/webcache/blog/2014/11/16/update-fatal-traffic-crash-gracemere.html
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Norfolk Island Day 7 (The last Day)
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Norfolk Island Day 7 (The last Day) Well folks its the last day of our island adventure so this is it the last instalment recapping on last nights Wonderland by night Tour was very good and even better a small group so you had no trouble hearing or seeing. This morning we toddled off down to the market...
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Best 3 way fridge. 90l ?
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Hi all, I have searched the forum but have not found an answer yet. We are thinking of changing the 15 year old Electrolux fridge in our Coromal. Our previous van had a 2012 Thetford which barely kept up up north. I am aware of the "T" rating so will go for that for sure, but can I have some opin...
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Motogp GP 2015
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I plan to go to the Moto GP next year in 2015 in my Winnebago. I have read some forums that say the parking area can become a quagmire if it rains. Are they talking about the bike area only. If any readers have had the experience could they give me the benefit of their knowledge as to where to go, when to arrive...
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HEMA N 6 GPS
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This is not really a "Techie" question so asking here. Does anyone have or know anything about the Hema N6 or other Hema GPS please. I currently have the Navman My75 but can't do any map updates so looking at upgrading. Thought of the Garman and even a newer Navman. Any thoughts?
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Buying a Used Campervan
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Hi all i am a trainee nomad wanting to buy a used campervan and am currently located Tweed /Coolangatta border area. Apart from Gumtree can anyone direct me to a popular web site where people are buying and selling used campervans. In my case Toyota if possible mechanically sound, high top, inside ki...
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Norfolk Island Day 6
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Norfolk Island Day 6 Well folks just a small recap, last night C2 and I attended a Convicts dinner which thus far has been the best value for money, we have spent on the Island, regarding entertainment and food. This morning we decided to do some domestic chores before heading out being the laundry...
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"Free Campers" spending
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Hullo all... I read somewhere (I think in our forums) of a town or shire who collected shopping receipts from campers in a box as they departed the free camp, maybe a showgound, to help assess the value of those visitors to the community. Can anyone help me find that article please? We are trying to demon...
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