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Smoking nearly ruined our outback trip
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We returned home from a week at Broken Hill today. Broken Hill was wonderful! The recent rains have made the usual red soil plains green, with a thick layer of lush grass. Hills near the Daydream Mine were literally covered by pale blue wildflowers. The local people were very friendly and we contribut...
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Guy Ropes to Awning
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Hi, I was wondering is there a particular way of attaching guy ropes to the ends of an awning, or do you just tie them on. I am surprised there isn't a reinforced hole or a loop in the awning to attach a rope . Mine is a Prostor 500. Thanks Ian
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What age did you hit the road
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Im interested to hear what age everyone hit the road.
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Travelling North for the Winter
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Here I am in my nice comfy home down south. I would dearly love to travel north for the winter as has been my custom for the last 10yrs. But.. I don't want to go if I have to fill out forms to cross borders and take on the possibility of being caught up in a lock down. Perhaps even having a stay in govt provid...
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What is the best hitch equipment to replace my old style hitch.
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I have a 2002 jayco van and was thinking of changing the hitch to a safer type,any ideas or experiences would be welcome
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Tap Fittings
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Just returned from a short trip and discovered the tap in the Kitchen area had come away from the base, travelled only bitumen roads, so nothing rough to work it loose, on inspection to attempt to put it back together, it appears it was only glued into place, there are no screws, bolts or anything used to...
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Deadly Fungus in Australia
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A deadly fungus, named Poison Fire Coral, was sighted near CairnsAs I never knew about this deadly fungus, I am putting it up, in case others did not know about itBelow is a picture of what it looks likeBelow is the link to the articlehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-19/deadly-fungus-poison...
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Flies - Negotiations have broken down.
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City folks just use spray borne xyzethrin compounds that kill the flies that ingest the spray. The doors and screens close and problem solved. Those that look a bit deeper go to fly behavior. Desert Dwellers Fly Repellent actually works and the active ingredients are rosemary oil and cedar oil. The...
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FEELING BRAVE, SAVANNAH HERE WE COME
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After having a taste of the Oodnadatta track last year we have decided to do Savannah Way this winter. Watched a video youtube "Trip in a van" towing a Jurgens van and got through with no problems. We are towing a 3.2 ton Nextgen with LC100, my only concern is the departure angle on river crossings as the...
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Food storage
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Good morning I have a minor dilemma haha we are heading off to permanently travel and I was wondering what people use to store things like flour ,sugar etc. Thank you
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Carrera caravans - any good?
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Hi. I was looking at the overwhelming range of off road vans and a couple of Carrera vans caught my eye. Mainly because $60,000 is a lot less than some of the others! Does anyone have any opinions on this brand? Thanks Noel
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Top end wet season
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Hi all, We are finally making our journey north and it may take us until November to get into the top end Qld/ N.T. We would love to hear your view's about travelling with a caravan in the wet season in the top end ...is this to be avoided? At all costs? Should we stay and wait it out? or is ok to travel through...
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Advice requested for a newbie on the capabilities of Mazda BT50 (2008-2011)
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Hi, we are looking to buy a new van to tow with my Mazda BT50. Would like to hear from someone who has had experience towing with this model particularly as to what van weight would you recommend as a safe limit. Its a 2011 model (last of the old version) manual 4x4 BT50 Boss tray back as in the avtar pic. I ha...
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Dump Points
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Hi All, Dump Points (I mean the common blue lid and grey base usually found in caravan parks) are they too large? Would they be better if they were quarter of the size, a bit higher and not much bigger than the Loo at home (say 45cmx45cm) also could have a sloping base instead of the flat, might be a bit easie...
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Motorhome Registration and Renewal Costs in SA
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Could someone tell me how much it would cost now to register, and later renew, a motorhome in SA as Aged Pensioner? I have a DIY motorhome in NSW. I have it already registered as a motorhome with - in my view - a lot of absolutely unnecessary sweat, bloody red tape, and upset involved, so I got no intention t...
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Victoria in stage 4 Lockdown
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Just packed up ready to go away,now in lockdown But professional sports people are classified as essential workers.
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Advice please for trip up to Townsville and back
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Hi all, Possum3 suggested that I post my question to this forum, so here it is: My wife and I plan to take a few months to travel from south NSW to Townsville and back to visit my sister. We're wondering which routes to follow and what attractions or towns you suggest we see. At first I thought up the coast r...
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Off-road caravans
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Hi guys long time since I have been here but been travelling in a camper trailer but father time and arthritis has caught me and the good lady boss. Been looking for a caravan for going to Cape York, Savannah Way to Darwin then Gibb River Road to Broome. Any recommendations we will be sticking to the forme...
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adding weight to rear of van
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I am looking at carrying a bike on the rear of the van. van is 18.5 ft and at the moment no trouble with the towing, never noticed any swaying, also use a WDH. The bike weights 15kg, is this enough to cause any swaying or any other difference to the towing of the van. How much weight can you add before it will ma...
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Y62 2020 Patrol towbar
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There is a lot of information regarding the correct towbar for the latest Nissan Patrol. How ever it is all confusing as to weather I need a WDH or not.Opinion 1Nissan does not recommend the use of WDH on any of their vehicles in AUS. An aftermarket towbar makes no difference. A WDH induces significant a...
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