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STICKY:
Road Train Etiquette
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The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.
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for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM
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Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...
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What's the weather like where you are?
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Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...
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STICKY:
PICK THIS PLACE
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None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...
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STICKY:
MAGIC Place you have been...
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For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...
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Ambulance use cover – A trap – SA residences
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A recent incident involving a family member has highlighted a trap for the unwary. A schoolyard accident at a country school resulted in my granddaughter being admitted to the local hospital and then being referred on to the Adelaide Womens and Childrens hospital (about 300km) for further test/tr...
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Washing machine in van - Is it worthwhile?
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My plans to go nomad are progressing quickly and before long I'll be placing an order for a new caravan, very possibly a Snowy River SR-19, I note from the options list for this van that they will replace the washing machine with shelves at no charge (I should think so) and I'm tempted by this. It's my inte...
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Greywater ain't all bad....
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Gday... We are all aware that the modern trend is to force the fitment of greywater tanks to vans as a result of the crowding that occurs at many rest stops used as camping spots, particularly when the surface at those rest areas is 'hard stand'. Due to the crowding by travellers at unsuitable (for campi...
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Cleaning upholstery in Jayco Hertiage
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I have a Jayco Heritage 12yrs old which I bought 2nd hand, does anyone have ideas on how to clean the bench seats? thanks Norm
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Bought strawberries from farm
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strop n i wanted to support the strawberry farmer. We went to their farm in wamuran qld. N bought 10 kilos. For $20. Absolute bargain. Fresh. Young couple with young kids. Glad we went to their farm. Hope we helped in some small way.
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Idiot running over emus on purpose
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This is disgusting , lm only putting this on here in case by ANY chance someone might recognise him https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/disturbing-footage-shows-man-laughing-as-he-deliberately-runs-over-emus/news-story/27bfb53a5a06f73fb81360aa1e1dca9e
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NSW Green Slip refunds - ongoing
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Gday... It appears there are still many who have yet to claim their refund on the Green Slip refund - Read the new article here Do you remember this item from back in June? http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t64694088/nsw-government-hands-back-88-million-in-green-slip-refunds/ Cheer...
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Aldi AGM Batteries
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The latest Aldi flyer is advertising 38Ah AGM deep cycle lead acid batteries at $99.99 (say $100!). Available from Saturday 29 September. Also in the same flyer are solar mat kits, 2200W generators, portable fridge freezers, plus other camping items. I haven't seen the batteries on sale by Aldi bef...
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18v Ozito chainsaw review
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Hi all, Here's a review on a little 18v ozito chainsaw I got recently. Whilst I like to carry a saw with me when leaving the van at home and doing more remote type travels, I wasn't sure if this would appeal to as many on here. If you still take a saw along when vanning, this might be something that is of intere...
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Must see locations south of Perth ?
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Gday, We are heading south of Perth down around Bunbury around to Esperance and up to Norseman for the trip back home to Syd. Looking for any feed back on the must see locations down south of Perth . Thank you all for your ideas. Col
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Purify your water
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My best find in years! Being a nomad in every sense of the word, I have to fill up from some very ordinary (and sometimes questionable) water sources, I have tried just about every type of water purifier on the market. Sometimes with less than desirable results! This stuff is water with an additional...
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AirBags
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Hi, I'm new to the forum an need help. I have a Jayco Silverline 21.6 caravan and tow it with a 2014 jeep grand Cherokee. I would like to do away with the weight distribution hitch system and replace it with air bags at the rear of the jeep. Question is: has anyone done this if so was it successful.
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broome caraven parks
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looking to stay and work in broome for 3 to 4 mts from june. Advise on caravan parks, powered and dog friendly Thanks
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Road rage
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It's 11.10am and I'm driving out of my local shopping centre in the southern Melbourne suburbs on to the main road adjoining it, this is an 80kph divided four lane road and as I'm turning left on it I have a "Give-way" junction whilst the line of cars to my right who are turning right have to wait for traffi...
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