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Skinny bridges
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Just finished a trip up through WA and every other state, why is it in WA they have several one lane bridge,s I think they have forgotten to widen them , infact they are blxxdy dangerous , I would hate to be travelling at night and come across them,can someone give me an answer why they have left them like th...
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Towing a trailer behind a bus
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Hi all have just brought ourselves a 36 ft bus and want to tow a trailer with my hilux on it . Just like some opinons ie would we be better off with a a Rav4 or a suzuki . Do trailers become a pain in the bum or are most parks ok with them we plan to free camp a lot .
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Maitland caravan park/ showgrounds
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Has anyone stayed at the Maitland, SA caravan park? It is part of the local oval/show grounds. Also any restrictions, length of stay, etc?Just doing a pre plan for late Oct/Nov. Thanks
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cultana
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Meeting with Happywanderer
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Here I am at Lightning Ridge reading the general topics posts and there is a post from Happywanderer saying she camped at the big emu rest area just up the road, so what to do, easy go say Hello. Which is what I did . My wife and I spent an enjoyable time with Marg and Jess. I am sorry Marg but your tea went cold w...
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Here at Surat
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Arrived at Surat and about 20 vans here at present. There are about 2000 cattle coming thru by Friday and will be stopped near the camp till they can close the road and get them over the bridge about 18000 being droved to Hay Any nomads here give me a yell Ken
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Caravan, Car and Medical insurance
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Hi Nomads We are asking for advise on insurances please? Next year we are coming over to start the big lap. we have ordered a new Jayco caravan and will be ordering a new tow vehicle too. We are expat British, will have NZ passports too. Hope that all makes sense? Our questions are: 1. The best caravan insu...
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Take Note.
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AUGUST 21: Queensland police warn of scam newspaper adverts targeting prospective caravan buyers. Always view caravan before handing over money, they advise This is not just happening from news paper adverts, it is also happing via the net.
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herbie
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"Fuel Watch", How to start ?
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Hi, There is talk by members of the need for a "fuel watch" section. How can this be started up ?? Lots of members would have an input, but how is this conveyed to us all. For example I know that.... 1, NSW.....The BP depot in Wilcannia sells diesel at a significant discount, I paid 9 cents less...
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are show grounds cheaper than caravan parks?
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just been wondering how much it is to stay at a showground , compared to a caravan park as I see a lot of mentions of showgrounds on here
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iPad use
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Does/has the web site considered for the forum the use of such apps as motorculture or tapatalk for use on such items as the iPad. Not sure if that is also applicable to other tablets.Only ask as it is some times easier to access/comment via these apps with the iPad vs using the web browser option. Just...
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cultana
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Bedford weir and bundoora dam
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We are planning to travel from Rockhampton to mackay but through emerald up to chapters towers then back down for 6 weeks in november and december 2013 as we have to come back to mackay for a housesit we thought staying at Bedford weir and bundoora dam would nicely fill in a few weeks,has anybody been the...
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RECALL: Land Rover Australia—Freelander 2 and Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel MY2012 to MY2013 Vehicles
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Product description Freelander 2 and Range Rover Evoque 2.2L diesel MY2012 to MY2013 vehicles Identifying features Campaign number: P033 Freelander 2 VIN range: 283941 to 366379 Target: 1485 Range Rover Evoque VIN range: 639806 to 816769 Target: 2995 What are the defects? Land Rover has...
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On the Road Again
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Leaving Echuca today. A beautiful warm sunny day. Temps dropping down tomorrow but I will be a few hundred ks further north and inland away from the rough weather. Will update where I am in case any of you are inthe area.
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Our Travel Plans
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Hi Forum members, This Friday will see my good wife and I starting our 8 week sojourn from Brisbane to Brisbane via St George, Lightning Ridge, Cobar, Broken Hill, Menindee, Wentworth, Renmark, Mildura, Hay, Echuca, then via Kidman way to Cunnamurra then home. If any members are travelling along t...
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Anaconda Travel Sim Card
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A new travel SIM card offering global roaming rates up to 90 per cent cheaper than the major Telcos will be available soon at your local travel agency. The Anaconda Travel SIM promises global roaming rates up to 90 per cent cheaper than major Telcos and up to 30% Cheaper than Competitor SIMs. The Anaco...
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Caravan Insurance
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As never owned a Van before we are soon to the proud owners of a New Van. Can anyone advise us of a preferred insurance company or do "clubs" receive better deals for their members. Basically, "Whats the best way to go about insuring your van". Your assistance will be gratefully...
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BUSH FIRE ALERT FOR AREA NORTH OF BROOME - FIRE OUT OF CONTROL
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-21/tourists-urged-to-evacuate-from-eco-resort-due-to-bushfire/4903098
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ALDI UHF Radio
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Hello folks We are getting close to setting out on our great trip. We will have a 4x4 rig and intend doing some adventurous outback tracks. Aldi have a 80 channel UHF radio for about a $100 at the moment. My feeling is that our radio is too important to risk a radio that I know little about. What do peopl...
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try out
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Well we are off tomorrow to give the van it's first try out we are only going for a week and just down to Pt Elliot as we need to try out the electrics and make sure is all well with them so we are hoping for a few good days at least although the way the weather is we don't fancy our chances much after we have been to...
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A Bad Way to Start a Trek
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Well about 2 weeks ago we left Gladstone SA to go to Perth WA. We got as far as Kimba and my 100 series was getting hot (6cyl petrol auto), so I thought it might have been just a thermostat, which I got from the Toyota dealer ther $45, job done headed off again and woe be gone the cruiser is still getting hot st...
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