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Another truly 'blonde' question about water in the van!!
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Ok...I am a tad blonde but... Figured out how to fill the water tanks...thanks everyone!! Ran out of water during the shower today!!! I only filled it yesterday!! Even the old fella knows not to stand in the shower forever and waste water!!! I went to fill the tanks and one of them appears to be full...po...
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Leaving Cooktown finally.
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Went out to Lizard Island for the day, To get out there is not as easy as the lady in the visitor centre made us to believe. But we ended up getting a ride out there from meeting a guy in the pub last night while having a meal. It really is a exclusive Island ,The resort it self is off limits to day trippers and ca...
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Mechanic problem with Hiace.
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I have a problem with my injected diesel Hiace stalling after starting on a cold motor. I can get around it by revving hard and seems fine once I move and motor warms up. There is a problem there but only on a cold motor and has only happened the last few days. The question is could it be injectors and need a s...
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Leaving cold Echuca
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Hello all The time has come to bite the bullet and joins the rest of you on the road, it is cold and wet here in Echuca, and I suppose in a lot of places We are heading up the Kidman towards Barkaldine and Lloyd Jones weir and then up to Theresa dam to get some of those big redclaw that others have raved about, th...
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Are these good deals? What do you reckon?
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Got this offer today and I have absolutely no idea about whether it is a good deal or just some no so good gear being flogged off to clear the shelves. Any thoughts or opinions welcomed. Regards MrD
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Nindigully Pub
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I saw the comments about the campsitat ear the Nindigully Pub: is this spot suitable for a weeks camp. Can you light a camp fire there and are there any yabbies in the river? Appreciate some advice. Thanks. I am looking for a camp site for two families in the September school holidays.
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RELEASE DATE FOR CAMPS 8 ??
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Probably jumping the gun a bit, but can any body tell me when camps 8 would be released. I know it comes out approx. every 2 years. Looking to go back on the road again next March 2014. -- Edited by Rheo47 on Thursday 20th of June 2013 12:05:24 PM -- Edited by Rheo47 on Thursday 20th of June 2013 12:06:31...
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brisbane to cairns
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is there any free camps any one can suggest
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Leaving tomorrow
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Very excited, vans all packed, bikes on the back, kayak on the roof...we are heading off tomorrow to go north, to somewhere warmer.. Just waiting for hubby to finish work today, then we have six weeks to travel slowly up the Bruce, and staying at Mareeba for a couple of weeks before heading back down a...
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New vehicle
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thinking seriously of buying a new tow a diesel The 2013 diesel GXL 4 cyl might do the job, not keen on 6 cyl....... The Prado has continous 4x4 with a duel range ( low& high ratio rears) & lockable dif. There are so many considertations to take into a account Size of cargo area is crit...
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hot water is not getting hot
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hi all in our starcraft it seems we cant get our hot water hot we have had it checked but they said it was all right but when you shower we have it on full turn and it is only warm i can run my hand under the sink tap is this normal or what can we do about it also with all this trouble in the hospital in brisbane wit...
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Wiepa N/QLD.
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We have been staying in the wiepa caravan park for the last three nights,fantastic location right on the waters edge. and the shopping centre the other side.We needed to re stock our food/ water and do some domestic chores like washing clothes. We have been out on a fishing charter,although we had som...
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Essential internet sites when travelling
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As we have quite a few new members on the forum I thought it might be a good time to mention a few essential internet sites for the modern day nomad. http://www.racq.com.au/travel/Maps_and_Directions/trip_planner Great site for planning to get from point A to point B. Also tells you...
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Cattle Drive
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I've just come from Darwin to Gayndah, Queensland over the course of a few weeks and was commenting to the hitchhikers I picked up at Mt Isa about the poor grazing in drought stricken Western Queensland when I saw on Facebook today that the son of friends is going droving. 18,000 cattle from Winton/Lon...
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volunteers
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hi just read on the abc website grey momads helping out to build the town of FARINA SA back to working order ( good read) SUENRAY
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Job finished at Ngukurr
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Got the Air Conditioner installed, and back at Katherine now. Pics don't show scotia around unit. Had a light power cable to work around in wall. Love my chain saw. Tried to repair tyre, put 4 plugs in hole to stop leak, don't think it would have lasted if i had to have used it. Made it back here to Kat...
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Our first trip north with van.
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My wife and myself are planning our first trip north,leaving from Bendigo and travelling up to Gilgandra,and then inland through Walget to Lightning Ridge,my first question regards to Lightning Ridge is it worth a couple of days stop over to look around there or just keep going.We plan on leaving on...
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Endevavour Falls Cape York QLD
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Arrived at Endeavour Falls c/van park about 30k north/west of Cooktown fairly easy driving,but ask at visitor centre in town before you set out conditions can change from day to day.Set up camp then headed out to Hopevale ,interesting place to visit,as it is a aboriginal community so no alcohol i...
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My Thousandth Post
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G'day fellow GNs, I had to say something special for my 1000th post, right? It's a milestone! Or a kilostone if you like. So I figured I'd say something about my decision to become a member of the Grey Nomads Forum. Without a doubt, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only have I met some grea...
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NP's Victoria
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Vic Parks want to make 100 rangers redundant ,not manager mind you and they have said itParks may be resticted access or being closed I thought the parks belong to the people so how can the do that?????????????
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