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this week
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a mans dreams are his own business, sometimes he simply needs the courage and self regard to thumb his nose at the world, and do something just from himself,, sometimes the little boy in him needs to take the wheel and do something for no other reason than it's fun......... -- Edited by beachball57 on Tu...
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reply to posts
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Caravan Show..Bendigo
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Are there any Nomads going to the Bendigo caravan show 21st Nov...My wife and I are going too a wedding on the Saturday and figgered we'd go and have a look...
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Do we need a caravan licence
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Reading the feature on home page - I say YES - It's not because I have been a Truckie most of my working life . If , I get a van , then I am up for the same licence . I said it a couple of weeks ago here on this forum . I have never towed a van . I reckon the lawyers will have the last say though . If we are involved in an acc...
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coffe maker
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Hi to all and happy vanning now that the warmer weather is coming on us. Looking at getting a small automatic coffee maker for our van and wondering what others have been using. I love my coffee, use a plunger for home and work but don't want to have to continually go to coffee shops for decent coffee, Ha...
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Sold our van...Now need another.
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We have just sold our pop top!!! It was a coromal, and really did serve us well. Now, the problem is... we are looking for a full van. Like the Lotus. It seems to have everything we need. Not happy about having to wait 6 months to have one made tho!!! Doesn't have to be a Lotus. Must have's are... seperate...
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Broome for the Wet
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Hi everyone. We finally made it across the top of Aussie and have now stopped in Broome for the Wet. After needing new shocks, new tyres (after a blow out) and a bit of 'down time' we thought a stop in Broome to recoup would be a good idea.We will stop here to see how we cope with the cyclone season and the hu...
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hello
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Hello All just introducing myself have been planning this trip for a long time and am in a position to get away and enjoy this wonderful country. would like some advise as to what is the best caravan insurance around. happy trails cliff
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Caravanners following the grain harvest
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We are parked at Burren Junction Free Park. There are Grey Nomads parked here following the wheat harvest. Husband drives the Header and his wife drives the chaser. How many are doing this work, Looks like it would be easier than fruit picking? I am going to look into learning to drive these vehicles. c...
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Just to say Hi to everyone.
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Newbie here and wondering if anyone has any suggestion on what type of cheaper campervan to buy for solo travelling woman. Am only thinking about it at this stage. Reading all your posts with interest.
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what happened to the go button?
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under the popup menue thing down the bottom of the page thst you can pick what part of the forum there used to be a button that said go, now seems to be gone?
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I wonder if I'll get to this age...
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well , I celebrated my dads 87th birthday, with my sister down today from sydney.. we got a nice chocolate spunge cake thing with heaps of cream!!! and a musical candle for him to blow out.. I wonder if I'll get to that age... the way i feel like latley i have my doubts, I always said if I get to 40 , with all the...
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Oh, Am I Clever or What!!!
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Hi All, well, this is our second full day at Bjelke Peterson Dam and took 'The Tub' out for a bit of fishing this morning - and, yep, moi, caught a yellowbelly around 40cm, then I caught a tree!! However, 'im, who shall remain nameless, just caught a tree!!! First time out for the tinny , and first time fish...
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Northwest Island
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Just returned from 14 days on NW island and it's gotta be one of the most beautiful places in Oz.Just a mere 75 km. offshore from Gladstone, out near Heron Is. but with no amenities other than a drop loo. It's a coral atoll not a rock island and has thousands of sea birds in residence and the turtles were in l...
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WARNING ; 2.5 NAVARA.
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If you have a engine oil light come on take it as serious,there has just been one at local dealer , 90,000kls ,completely striped the primary drive gear for the oil pump. This gear is a very bad design, just a round collar with two very small flat sides that do the drive, these rounded off.
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WARNING ; FORD RANGER;
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If you own a ford ranger the timing belt is scheduled for replacement at 120,000kls. There has been three that have had the belts break within 500kl of this service. I would therefor suggest you have the belt replaced before the 120,000kl service as it can be very expensive if this happens. The Mazd...
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Perth 4WD & Camping Show
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Hi All, Just wondering if any members are going to the Perth 4WD & Camping Show. Dave & I will be going on sunday 14th, we will be wearing Spinifex Shirts and handing out info on Spinifex Caravans, so if you see us stop and say hi - would love to meet you. http://www.4wdshow.com.au Shell -- Edited...
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Recliner swivel chairs in Van
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Hi all, I have many requests on another forum for info on replacing the L shape lounge in our van.Unfortunately until now I have not been able to find the same chirs that we used.The good news is I have found similar chairs which are available from a company in Wollongong.Area for $355 each wh...
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Cooking with Heat Beads.
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We use a small Webber type BBQ to cook Pork,Lamb etc.These meats are cooked uncovered.The thought entered my head about the safety health wise from the heat Beads.Does anyone have any thoughts or tips about this form of cooking.The Webber certainly cooks to perfection,is cheap,easy to clean and no...
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caravan sway
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Hi. We are brand new to caravanning and have a question if anyone can help please.Sway....1)We just bought a 15.5 feet Prattline van (1980model) and it sways badly and feels dangerous at 100 kph. It tows perfectly at 95 kph and only sways when over this speed. Does anyonehave any idea why?a)We...
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