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Campervan bedding solutions
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Hi everyone, I have finished all my long term travels and sold my van and will be downsizing to the new model Toyota Hiace with a professional fit out. Whilst caravans and most motor homes have a proper bed the camper does not. As I will travelling on my own now I will more than likely leave the bed setup. B...
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Front fabric stone guard has come adrift
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Hi all, just picked our 2012 Starcraft Outback from Cairns where it has been raining solid for the past two weeks. The front fabric panel behind the front gas bottles has started to come adrift. Has anyone else had this happen and , if so, how did you repair/replace it. Thinking of either thin aluminium...
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Model codes - how to decipher
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Hi, picked our 2012 Starcraft Outback on the weekend, very happy with it. Curious about the model code on the compliance plate which is 20 62-2. I googled the code and the main hit was the Jayco site with the latest model - very similar layout apart from the washing machine location. The stated length wa...
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DELETED, FOUND THE ORIGINAL POST
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-- Edited by gdayjr on Thursday 29th of April 2021 11:56:40 AM
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Help Needed with purchase
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Hi I'm torn between two vans New Age Road Owl 16 ft or Crusader Lifechanger Pathway. The price is very similar, both for off-road use. But quality-wise I don't know which to choose. Any help or advice ?? Thanks
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Why is there a shortage of vaccines ?
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This might help explain why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tropM4cajFw
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ANZAC DAY.
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The 25th of April, ANZAC DAY is a timely reminder for us Aussies to reflect and to pay homage to those follow Aussies who served in world war 11 and for those who gave their lives to give us the world we have today and into the future.I am in my 80's and for whatever reason, I did not partake in any theater of wa...
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Warning for Potential-Buyers of New Caravans
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There has been several requests for information regarding purchase of caravans and RV's lately on Grey Nomads. This is a new notice from Caravan Council of Australia which outlines the coming changes to Legislation and how it may affect purchasers. Potential buyers of caravans need to be extr...
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All at Sea. Buying a first caravan
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After 15 years of cruising the East Coast of Australia by yacht, it is time to move onto land. The boat is sold. I thought about Motorhome v Caravan and initially thought the motorhome more emulated what I was accustomed to. However more thought and I have settled on a 4WD /Caravan solution to give me the...
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When caravan parks are full
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As time moves forward what happens when rv travelers are turned away from caravan parks due to full house. What happens with duty of care after driving few hours then having no place to camp. Waiting for that tap on door move on . Have the states figured out a plan for all the rvs on the highways. If they don...
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BBC report on USA nomads/Nomadland
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A three minute video about USA nomads: BBC website Does anyone know what the black and white windsock like thing at 1m:36s is?
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Smoke alarms - pure marketing
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I was browsing Bunnings website when I came across this: Caravan and motorhome smoke alarm What wonders does this product possess, I mused, that make it suitable for vans/MHs? Apparently it is "Vibration tested - built tough to withstand the rigours of transport", which is all very nice but so is eve...
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Yelgin rest stop near mullumbimby nsw
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Hi everyone, has anyone stayed overnight at yelgin near mullumbimby in the last few months. Wondering if we can stay the night. Want to go to lismore for a holiday but cannot drive that far in one day. We have stayed before but need to know before we set off. Thanks. Rocket
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Portable satellite dish.
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Looking for advice on Portable satellite dishes as the antenna on our van is not giving us very good reception even when not far out of towns.We are currently in south east Qld and hoping there are some good dishes available as we don't have enough space on the roof of our van to install an automatic sat di...
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Big desert Victoria
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Hi out there, looking for info on the road conditions from Nhill to Murraville ??? in Victoria.In the next 2weeks maybe camping in there for a couple of nights
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Babinda Boulders at the moment
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Flooding rain lashes Far North Queensland, prompting dozens of emergency calls - ABC News -- Edited by msg on Wednesday 21st of April 2021 01:58:52 PM -- Edited by msg on Wednesday 21st of April 2021 02:00:55 PM -- Edited by msg on Wednesday 21st of April 2021 02:01:36 PM
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Fibreglass problem Jayco
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In a previous post I talked about an issue that I had with my Jayco Fiberglass van where the jell coat on one side has broken down and the side has a dull crazed appearance, I approached Jayco and sent them photos of the van also had it inspected by a caravan specialist repairer and a report sent to Jayco. th...
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Permanent parkup
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Hi, does anyone know if there are any caravan parks near brisbane that we can park permanently? Just putting it out there. Thanks. Rocket
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WTFHome Insurance up 38%
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We have just received our yearly Home Insurance account and it almost blows our minds. We are with QBE and have been for decades. The next year's insurance will be $1119.00 as compared to last year's $808 which is an increase of $311. This equates to a massive 38% increase. Now I have read that we can expe...
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ProStar-30 controller
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Solar question. I have a ProStar-30 solar charge controller. i have a 120w solar panel and 2x120ah batteries. usually with the solar they sit at 13.2 v when not using the van. last week i connected a 200w blanket to the batteries direct using the blankets controller. when the i did the volts read out wen...
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