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Second failure of BOS jockey wheel and more sturdy and reliable alternative
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Hi all. I have persevered with my BOS 370 jockey wheel and now that the key pin in the operating parts has sheared twice, I have given up with it and thrown the whole thing in the bin in disgust. When it works it is very good but the basic design is flawed and even when using a clutched drill properly to rais...
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a change of pace down to a small car and a tent
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the caravan is now sold and the ford tow car as well .......so i have brought a nice touring tent and a 323 Mazda wagon that i can pack and away for time out .......during my trips away my partner who has her own place will be looked after by her son and his wife she lives in a retirment village and stays with me...
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About caravan park pricing
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Just having spent a little time looking at cruise prices it became disconcertingly obvious that van parks dont offer much in the way of value for money compared with some other forms of holiday. I have found a 50 day holiday cruising the South Pacific for $10,000 - thats $200 per day, accommodation, f...
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Caravan, motorhome accident between Cardwell & Ingham
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Just read in today's Bulletin of an accident yesterday afternoon on the Bruce Highway. It appears that the dual cab towing a van pulled out in front of an overtaking motorhome. Pictures show the ute had Clearview mirrors but the driver must not have checked all was clear. The motorhome stopped withi...
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Recommended Tyre Pressures for D Max & Caravan
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Hi all, I know that there is a recommended sticker on the door of the D MAX stating suggested tyre pressures for general & towing. I am just starting out with my new outfit and would appreciate what tyre pressures are suggested for the D Max and my 20ft Dual axle van. The tyre size on the D Max is 255 -65R...
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Kununarra
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Newbie, 75 yr-old female. I would like to take my little van to Kununurra from Freo in August. Any tips on camp stops, or general advice would be welcome. Travelling in AWD Rav4, towing Jpod Outback.
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ChrisE
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Best caravan for a single
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After not having a van for 30 years, about to embark on a lot of touring around Australia again. Looking for recommendations for a smaller van for a single. One with a good size bed am towing it with a new Toyota Fortuner. Would like to keep it simple and reasonably lightweight. Would like it to be able to g...
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Question for owners of single axle caravans
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Hi, Yesterday about 8kms east of Mitchell (Qld) my TPMS squealed out a warning (thanks to those who recommended it to me). My LHS tyre had lost some pressure & knowing there was a Tyrepower chap in town, we turned back & drove slowly back to town. On inspection, the steel belt on the tyre (an aggr...
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Diesel heater into compact Motorhome space
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Has anyone fitted a 12v diesel heater into a fairly small compact place in their motorhome? How was this experience and what brand/model did you use? Would you recommend it? I am not looking to fit it myself and will be paying someone to do the job for me. Interested in your experiences. Cheers, Wayne
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Sunshine Coast to Winton
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Wondering if anyone has recently travelled from Sunshine Coast to Winton via Longreach either way? If so, are you able to provide any information on current road conditions? Cheers
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Where Do You Park Your Campervan (RV) when not in use?
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Another Newbie question, sorry. I guess the reason I ask, is that I drive a 22 year old car, that still goes great. A Lexus ES300 I bought new. It's been garaged since new, so maybe that has helped keep it in good order. But a Campervan? That's not going to fit in the garage! Not even in the back/front yard...
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Just orded a new R53 Pathfinder STL. What do you think?
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I put $500 dep on a new Pathy today, Delivery about Oct, Nov. 3.5 Ltr VQ35DD 312kw, 351nm.AWD, 9 speed ZF Auto trans. well proven petrol, didnt want a turbo, enough power for me towing ATM 2000kg. 2700kg towing capacity. We want a reliable vehicle that will probably see me out to go where we want, not too...
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WiFi/Radio
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Good news for SA travellers, the State is currently having another new 60 WiFi/Radio hot spots installed
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Terminology, confusing, yes, but it doesn’t have to be.
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I read a topic which yet again was closed because of the usual pissing contest. The argument appeared to be a discrepancy in terminology. My suggestion is. The term GCM or Gross Combination Mass is the heading on the compliance plate which informs everyone what the maximum weight that the vehicle may...
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Tough Call - Kea Nomad - Replace Rear Windows?
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Hi All, Our quest for a campervan continues. I have found a 2nd hand KEA Nomad (Merc Sprinter) at a fair price. But....... The KEA Nomad conversion uses windows.........that don't open! We've looked at about 20 of these vans. The only window in the rear of the van that opens is the one in the sliding d...
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RoboLB
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Motor Home
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Hi. My partner and I are looking to buy a Motor Home after selling the caravan. Can anyone who has motor home please comment on ant problems associated with the use of a Motor home once you have set up camp and do not have a tow along vehicle. e.g Running out of milk and the closest shop is 3 klms away. Do you us...
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Caravan choices ??????
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{ Need To Get a Life 2 }.......Just got back from a 3 weeks away, and continued something we started a while back..... counting the variety of caravans/campers makers on the road, not brand models, or Camper RV's, just Van manufacturers. We just counted " 173 " different maker on the road, and many more...
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Keeping connected
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We have just returned home from 3 month road trip with caravan from Perth to East Coast, great trip apart from issues staying connected on mobile and internet. We both have Aldi mobile services and as it uses Telstra network we assumed incorrectly that we would get Telstra coverage across Australia....
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Weights
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Well I have now seen it with own eye's the police with a van coming into Roma being weight tested. Have believed it before now that I have seen it with own eye's.
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Water Safety
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I have always thought that tap water in Australia was safe. Even if the taste was awful. It seems that's not so in the Northern Territory. Where else is this happening. A lot of places rely on bore water. NT Laramba residents consider further court action as absence of safe water laws problematic -...
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