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Custom Bed (Mattress) Maker?
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Hi Folks, A question on beds. I've been looking at some KEA Nomad Campervans, with the idea of getting a 2nd hand one. But rather than have the club lounge seats and table at the rea of the cabin, that convert to a bed, I'd prefer a permanent bed. Not that keen on sleeping on seats cushions. Simplistically...
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Manual v Auto Campervan?
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Just curious. As I look online at 2nd hand Campervans for sale, (hoping to buy one) there are a lot with Manual Transmission. Whilst I can drive a manual, I haven't owned one in ......... 40 years? I just wondered what the attraction was with manuals. It is more control, less likely to bog, something els...
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RoboLB
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Crusader Caravan
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Hi Just wanted to get some opinion's and feedback about Crusader Caravan's, the one we are looking at is an older van, 2007 Dreamhaven and we will be towing it with a Ford Ranger. We currently have a forward folding camper that we go away in for 4 or 5 months which is set up for off grid and park stays with all...
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Camper trailer slide out stove problem
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hi all i havent been on here for a while and after some help if possible please i have a southern cross camper trailer with slide out kitchen .the issue was the flexi hose coming from under the stove to the bayonet plug at the rear of the camper had to be tucked up under the stove and by doing so the steel mesh...
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Mercedes or Toureg
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Can anyone advise if the Merc or VW are a suitable tow vehicle
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keninnsw
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Low pressure LPG single burner
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I'm looking for a single burner so I can make use of my bayonet fitting. Would be great just to cook a quick meal. There are a few about but all apear to be cast iron. ( heavy) Any suggestions?.
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oldbloke
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a/c only dropping ambient temp by 5 degrees
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I've got a 19ft van with a Dometic CK36H401RI2 roof mounted a/c unit I've been running the a/c and its only been dropping the van to about 5 degrees below ambient (ambient temp has been around 30 degrees) according to the manual it has a 3124w cooling capacity and it should be sufficient for a van up to 7.5...
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Funerals
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All right, at some stage we die. Our mortal remains need to be disposed. Some prefer burial, some crypts and some cremation.The bride and I have put cremation into our wills and the place where the ashes will be placed.Now, the kicker.Should we prepay fully the whole process?Should we take an insuran...
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"Rent or Not to Rent" that is the question
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Greetings all, My partner and I are intending to do the big lap soon. My question is, do I rent out my house? This means: Placing my household goods into storage, which means packing everything up (I'm not as fit as I used to be) that will be a pain. Getting a real estate agent to manage the property Landl...
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Pilliga bore baths.
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No longer listed in Wiki camps??? is the place still open to our mob
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kirky
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Free camping Broken Hill
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Any good/decent free caravan camping around Broken Hill?
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aastek
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Campervan Length v Car Space Size? Looking at 3 options....... Help
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Hi All, We are looking at buying a campervan. Having rented one, we like the small size and ability to park at Coles etc to drop in for food shopping. We tend to drive in regional rather than remote areas, so the ability to easily park in towns is important to us. But how long is too long? Any thoughts or a...
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Roadside Assistance/Insurance
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Have been hearing a lot lately about Roadside Assistance programs. I have the the top cover and am a longtime member 20yrs. (Not that that has been any benefit to me) as I really haven't had to call them. Getting A 10% discount on something that you might buy once in 10yrs is nothing. I was always happy...
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Aldi - caravan bit and pieces sale
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On Saturday the 21st May 2022 - election day: Aldi caravan stuff sale
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Campervan for a Newbie Couple
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I've read some very useful posts on the topic, but a lot were a few years old and maybe some things have changed. I'd really value some advice from members here, as Pat and I are very new to this. Like totally new! Perhaps if I outline what we are looking for, you could take shots at my logic or thinking? Whi...
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Dmax or ranger opinions
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Hi All, I?m interested to hear opinions on the current 3.2 Ford Ranger ,looking at the ranger ,Bt50(Isuzu) and of course Dmax , I currently have my 2nd Dmax and thought a change may be nice also availability. Mainly comments on fuel usage ,reliability Etc. Thanks in advance.
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Floriade caravan park
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We are looking at going to Floriade in Canberra this year and was wanting to know of a good caravan park within easy drive, was hoping to book this week
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Camp conditions after rain
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Would welcome comments regarding ground conditions in general locale central Queensland especially.
Are they mudholes or easily negotiable without sinking in the ground. Same for grassy vanparks. ????
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Trailerjack Release Valve stuck
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The release valve seems to be stuck when I attempt to lower the van. I have managed to release it before and the van came flying down to the ground! Not good at all. Any advice on how to slowly lower it will be great. Cheers
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Outdoor cooking - Open burner cooker or closed lid type?
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I was just going through a few different choices of cooking outside my new motorhome and particularly the choice between open burner types and the closed lid type, such as Weber BabyQ's. I was looking through the Dometic website in particular which displayed both types. Not looking to start a war o...
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