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Easter Bedlam
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-14/eyre-peninsula-beaches-under-pressure-from-campers/100992134
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Phlipper
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Gold detecting whilst on the road
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I will be hitting the road full time in around 4 months, and i was thinking of a useful hobby to pursue whilst travelling this great land.I got to thinking about gold detecting. Obviously, plenty of researching needs to be done around the subject of the best locations, and with that a useful history le...
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Farm sit question
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We are currently on a farm sit and it is very run down and overgrown, while we are only meant to feed dogs, chooks and check cattle, I feel that the owner needs some help but he considers all is OK. Should I do some tidy up to et the owner see what a change can do.
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NCE 12 Volt Oscillating Fan
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I am interested in comments from anyone who has purchased and uses the NCE 12 volt oscillating fan. Yeah, it is expensive and there a lots of alternatives, but I would like some user comments. From the specs, it seems to be about as energy efficient as the Sirocco fan. It lacks a delayed turn off setting,...
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I need to get a life...Van Spotting
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Just got back from being away for a month, and just for the hell of it we decided to note down every brand of caravan we seen. So far 78 brands seen, not models, just brands, which sure indicates the Caravan industry is booming in Australia.
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Easter weekend...
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To my GN friends, may you have a Holy, safe, and happy Easter weekend. Aussie Paul.
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Jayco Starcraft
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We are looking at buying a 2017 Jayco Starcraft 21.66.3 with an Electric Slide Out and Club Lounge. Good condition. What would be an approx price range? TIA
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Vehicle Insurance increases
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Further to another post re home insurance - Have received two (so far) renewals for vehicles: Up 10 and 12% - and reduced valuations. Going to have to dig deeper just about everywhere, it seems.
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Waiting for my new van
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Hi All Just wondering if there are many people waiting for their new van like me, I ordered a Jayco Journey outback in October last year I have just been told ETA is October 21? Very Frustrating as part of me wants to pull out of the agreement and buy elsewhere.
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Rivian Electric Ute
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Check out the video on the Rivian Electric Ute...not a advert but a look at one that's actually owned by a person. They start to drive it about 17 mins into the video. Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck: A Real Owner's Perspective (insideevs.com)
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Home Insurance increases
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Get ready for it - my insurance in Queensland and with Suncorp up 31.5% since last year. Been with them forever, never had a claim, yearly increases always been relatively minor, but more than increase in insurance cover might dictate. everyone looks like being penalised to cover for the flood are...
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inverter question
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what is the smallest inverter required to charge a 5 AH 18 volt ryobi rechargeable battery?
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dogbox
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Fridge Services
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I am going to be heading off for some extended touring in approximately three months time and have been going through a few things on my checklist. I have a Dometic three way fridge in the van and (touch wood) I have had no issues with it so far. It is approximately nine years old and I was wondering if anyon...
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Caravan Fridges
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Hello all, We would like to hear from any Grey Nomads who have replaced a 3 way Dometic RM2555 refrigerator with a compressor model fridge. We are having issues for the second time with our Dometic and would like some feedback from members who have replaced their Dometic unit. Bushman has been suggest...
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New Scam
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Received a email today about me being hacked, had my email and a password that I have used. Was threatened with stuff and I had to deposit 400 bitcoins into an account. The date of the email is 31/3/2030 (today is 28/3/2022). I did some research and discovered that its a new scam. Link. https://www.bus...
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Lcool
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As i have a Toyota Landcruiser I have been an active ember of Land Cruiser Owners On Line {Lcool.com.au] However it seems that i am unable to enter the web site . I am sure others have had the same problem It is a great site for mechanicl tips and issues of all Landcruisers Can anyone assist please.. I am s...
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House sitting
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It has been an interesting first two weeks, out of four, house sitting for my friends - well... someone has to make sure the house doesn't run away! :) A pleasant and spacious bush property bordering the Murray River in northern Victoria. I have known the owners for some time and they were, rightly, con...
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questions: clothing optional/age as a factor/etc
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Having introduced myself elsewhere, telling my story, I realized there were a couple questions left off... first, is it normal for old, mid-80s folks to be traveling alone? Is this age, if in good physical and mental (??) condition a limiting factor? Should it be? second, while not sure but interest...
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Gold prospecting...Just a pic to get you excited!!
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We were shown this nugget by a guy the other day. Found near Ballarat. Weight value $28-30K -- Edited by Brownie2 on Tuesday 5th of April 2022 02:46:47 PM
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Using Low Range
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I have a 2005 Nissan Patrol with 4.2td motor (original hubs), towing a 2.5 tonne dual axle caravan. What are the experts thoughts on using low range to take off when Ive been forced to stop on a steep hill. Not talking about long distance driving in low range, just using it to take off on hills then back to...
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