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Van crash Geelong
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http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2013/03/01/360295_news.html
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barina
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Boredom when it's raining
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G'day yawl. A while back, somebody asked for suggestions as to how to keep one's self amused in a caravan during inclement weather. I suggested starting a new hobby - ships in a bottle, model airplaines, something that didn't require electricity. There are girls who do crocheting and patch-work qui...
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GaryKelly
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Looking for suppliers of various items
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I am very interested in find the suppliers of the following items Door handles - These seems easy to use - please correct me if you ahve had bad experiences with them Wall mounted dishrack Kitchen sink with fitted bowl, cutting board etc adjustable drawer dividers
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Converting a bus into a motorhome
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Back at the end of November, Rob and I started the process of buying a bus and converting it into a Motorhome. I had thought that I had posted some updates on this forum, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Rather than double up on all the information, I will just give you the links to date and if you are interes...
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Orderd New Vehicle
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Hi, Well after weeks of jumping between Ford and Mazda I finally decided on a Mazda BT50 Single Cab Chassis 4x2 Hi-Rider. It will be a few weeks before delivery as I am getting an Alloy Tray and Canopy Combination fitted and some other goodies. So it will be a long few weeks to wait. John.
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Leaking Boot & Front Window
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Hi All, We have a 2008 18' Supreme Spirit with which we are extremely pleased, except for one niggling problem. When towing in moderate/heavy rain water gets into the boot and the front window. The water through the window ends up on the shelf above the bed and with a bit of preplanning we usually cover t...
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Bruce h/ way..
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Wife's sister and her husband drove from Mission Beach this morning 1/ 3/ 13, It took them 8hrs just to get to Mackay, due to road work's and rain.
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herbie
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Own your own ATM
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I have found an advertisement in the 50 Something magazine about owning your own ATM. I am trying to find people that already have invested this way. It sounds too good to be true, and you know what they say when it sounds like it, it generally is. I can't find any negative publicity at all on the intern...
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Camping Plus Sale this weekend
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My first post and I thought I should share a great offer. Camps 7 with Pic under $50.00! We only bought ours last week for our trip back to south west Victoria paying full price. Camping Plus are at Burleigh Heads and across the road at Harbourtown on the Gold Coast.
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5000th membership
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Congratulations to all involved, organizers and members! It is all thanks to you, Cindy and the rest of the crew to run such a good forum and keep it under control. Are you a member x2 now Happywanderer?
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Caravan brakes
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Hi All, A question about electric brakes. Have just paid to get new bearings and brake pads replaced on our van they are 254mm or in the old school 10" drums. 3 out of the 4 wheels have over heated and nearly locked on. The bloke has told me the new shoes are made in China and are slightly bigger and I wil...
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Van signage - Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle
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First time query. Sign for back of van - "Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle. Been told that such a sign has some legal benefits for taking a wide "Left" turn and requdiring going into the right lane. Is this correct? Anybody know the motor reg branch rules for vic?
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Campfires
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Gday... ........ and even WITHOUT friends, a campfire is SHEER BLISS  Cheers - John
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5th gear. Yes this has been discussed many times, now I know why
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Had my Mazda Bravo 4x4 2.5 ltr turbo diesel for 8 years now and rarely used 5th gear. Yesterday I was towing my 4.2 mtr tinny home from Stansbury to Adelaide (SA). (200 kms). Because a mate was driving behind I engaged 5th so we could get back quicker. While driving I had to changed back to 4th, then back to 5...
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Booking CP in Broome
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Just read the GN news story of the day and as we are planning to head up to Broome around early May next year was wondering how far in advance of our expected arrival I need to book a spot. What recommendations do people have for camping with a camper trailer in Broome and surroundings. Thanks in advance Gr...
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5000 registered members
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We only have 9 new members to sign up and we have reached 5000 members. Maybe I will deregister and re-sign up just in case there is a prize for the 5000th. lol
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Happywanderer
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Reversing Camera's
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We have a ford Territory And Jaco c/v And would like to put
reversing camera's to fit for both of them Could the forum shed some
light on them!!! To have them on the rear view mirrow which sounds good
or on the dash board could the people in the playground shed some light for us
Cheers Woosy :c...
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Restoring Bridgewater Caravan Park - Victoria
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Gday... On tonight's WIN TV Local news for Central/North West Victoria it was announced that the Loddon Shire is planning to re-open the Bridgewater Caravan Park. The budget dedicated to the refurbishment of the van park is apparently $3million - with the remainder being to develop "othe...
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House Swapping - Any suggestions?
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I have always wondered about house swapping, both national and international.... Years ago a spoke to a chap whom swapped his house to with one in England.... but that was 20 years ago. Can anyone suggest a website for house swapping? Many Thanks
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Removing Campervan Microwave Drama
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The microwave in my wife's (yes, she has her own) Hi Top campervan needed replacing, son in law insisted on doing the job while I was away, fancies himself as a bit of Jack of All Trades. Hmmmmm.....he found he couldn't get it out. I wasn't allowed to touch it as I am very good with a sledge hammer, also d...
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