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Police checks on overloaded vans in each state
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Any knowledge of vans being weighed as overloaded.
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BATTERY PROTECTOR
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In have just purchased an 8 year old Retreat Macquarie Van with twin 120W batteries and 2 x 120w solar panels. In the front boot there is a Solar Force Battery Protector. Can someone tell me what its for and how to work it?
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Free RV camping near Cooktown - suggestions ?
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Struggling to find even paid caravan availability in or near Cooktown
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Another one. What next?
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Another one. What we see here is illegal, leaving the vehicle unsafe and potentially uninsured? There are 3 issues. Saw this today and it only reinforces my belief that towing courses and aporopriate licences should be mandatory for all caravanners. Cheers P.S The tyres on the van were hopelessly u...
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12V air compressor
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Hello Nomads How essential is a 12 volt air compressor for a grey nomad? I have a Land Cruiser which has a 12V plug in the back which presumably would take a 12V air compressor for putting air into my LC tyres as well as my caravan tyres. If deemed essential (or highly recommended), please recommend a bra...
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We know the dangers - don’t we
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Here is a video which unfortunately represents the total lack of knowledge of those who should not be making any comment at all with regard to caravan accidents. The myth of accelerating raises its head yet again. There is some real gems of misinformation in this video. The interview with the policem...
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Travel Alert
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If you traveling north or south through the Whitsundays,if you are looking for somewhere to stop for the night or a couple of days, ensure you book ahead as Bowen, Proserpine, Airlie Beach and Mackay are booked out, the last few nights we had vans arriving after office hours only to be turned away, beca...
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Kidman Highway
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Hi I am thinking of driving the Kidman Highway in July towing a van Thinking of going from Nyngan down to Hillston and onto Hay Appreciate any advice on condition of road and stops along the way cheers Crabman
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Another caravan crash in NQ, cool weather, property crime
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Another report of a car & caravan & a car collision on the Flinders Highway today between Charters Towers & Townsville. One of the drivers suffered a medical condition. The report said a man in his 80s declined a trip to hospital. I guess we'll see more on tonight's news. Also I'm wonderin...
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MSA Towing Mirrors
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Hi All.
Anyone out there using MSA towing mirrors on their rig. I like the look of them and how they operate. Any thoughts.
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Insurance Dilemma
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Caravan insurance is a Mine field aswell and I have come across insurance companies will Not mention name on forum but there are a few. The problem you have is when you are on the road more than 6 weeks to 8 weeks a year you are classified as No fixed abode (as we are) and dont want to insure you as storage and g...
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Stone Stomper?
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Custom built and tied-down bunch of plastic is latest way to protect your generator? Not to mention the weight, with 2 gas bottles and a jerry can on drawbar, chains not crossed, and the horror of an LC200 with no WDH. And his mate had a big van behind a Prado.Cheers
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Chinese diesel heater - credit where credit's due
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I think most would agree product quality of Chinese manufactured items can often be dreadful but my diesel heater has done well. In April 2020 I installed a 5kW Chinese diesel heater which I'd sourced from an Australian supplier on e-bay for $185 into my caravan. It has worked very well, kept me warm an...
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12 Day Trip Gold Goast to Melbourne with 18 ft van.
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We're planning a 12 day trip from Gold Coast to Melbourne in 4 weeks time. Have not made any plans as yet. Might stop at Byron for a couple of days but otherwise not sure where we might stay. Don't mind going inland a bit or along the coast and probably like to do some hiking. Anyone done similar and have any t...
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How to fix sail track to van
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Hi All, Month or so ago I asked for advice on fixing a sail track to the fibreglass roof of my Transit van. I ended up using Sikaflex 11FC and it worked fantastically well. Second night of use we had downpour of rain and a large amount of water pooled in the tarp, but the track didn't budge. Thanks to everyo...
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bungees or ratchets whats the go
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goodaye all ...is it legal to bungee strap camping things of not heavy weight but a bit bulky to the roof rack on the car or do i need ratchet straps......i have both items of strapping for when the weather warms to go away ....but would like to be legal in SA.where im from .......
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Imagine the road full of these....
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Is the future a road full of electric cars with this kind of acceleration and speed? I guess would make passing a road train a little easier. 39.08! McMurtry fan car breaks Goodwood Hill RECORD! | Festival of Speed 2022 - YouTube
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Characteristics or 'Groups' of Campers...
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Note. I'm very new at this. I was watching a well known YouTube channel of a couple with three small kids travelling around Australia for the last few years. They seem to be really savvy and I've learned a few handy tips from watching them. Their 'rig' is a 4x4 ute and big caravan with all the 'right' gea...
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Gutless wonders
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I observed an ice addicted bloke in his 20s picking on an old frail 79 year old male who was minding his own business. When this moron grabbed the old bloke, it was my automatic que to step in. The part that disturbed me was the fact that there were many bystanders, half my age that would not render assistan...
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RnR Refinish Oasis Court Redcliffe Qld
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Looking for comments from any members who have had experience with this firm RnR Refinish Oasis Court, Clontarf, Redcliffe QLD My van has hail damage and some frame rot, apparently it requires a complete resheet and frame repair according to this firm
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