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Home from 1770
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Hi All, Well we are now home from our trip nth. to 1770.It rained after we left Yamba until we arrived back at Ballina.Had 30 days of rain in QLD. but still got to see alaot except 1770 as we had to do a day trip from Bundy as the roads had been closed from flooding.Not have any luck travelling at this time of th...
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the tree jumped out..........
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Good Friday, left home nice and early to spend a few days at Macksville. We left our cul de sac and turned onto the main road, pulling over to re-adjust the mirrors on the straight. Unfortunately, Hubby got a little too close to an overhanging tree branch, and by the time I look in the mirror and yell sto...
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Thanks for dropping in.
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Hello Gnome, Thanks for dropping in the Lake Bolac Caravan Park. I sincerely hope that you enjoyed the park. Sorry, I missed your departure this morning, I got a bit busy cleaning up after some work from yesterday. A caravan park managers work is NEVER done, (sigh). In any case, please do put in a repor...
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Darwin here we come
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first timers on the road to Darwin, have been as far as Alice before. any tips or advice on places to see would be much appreciated.
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the dales
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Spam - do not respond
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Copy of PM sent to Cindy.... Sorry to spoil your day Cindy but I draw your attention to another spam attempt under the topic "cheap bags" on the general forum kind regards, Jim (end quote) Strongly suggest that members and visitors not click on the link or otherwise respond, including addi...
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Leichhardt Highway
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Hi All, We are leaving at the end of May making our way along the Leichhardt Highway into Rockhampton and then onto Mackay and then Townsville, we have the bible, camps 5 but was wondering if anyone knows of any other free camps or low cost showgrounds on this route. We have to be careful where we park...
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Update from Bridgee
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Hello GNs It's been so long since we've been on this site some senior members might have forgotten us. We arrived home from our around Oz caravan trip last August and thought to ourselves "We've stayed in a lot of C'van parks ... how hard could it be to work in one??!!" ............. We appli...
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Interesting Web site
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Has daily camping and caravanning news and hundreds informational and business links relating to camping and caravanning. Has a link to the Grey Nomads Forum and many others. Regards Mintrax
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Soggy Van
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I spite of spending many hours squirting a lot of Sikaflex into the outer parts of my caravan, it's leaking.
It's been raining for about 12 days now, and nothing has a chance to dry out.
So the moisture is now seeping into soaking wet timber and panelling.
MDF behaves like blotting paper and the water...
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The Saga of the Freezer Door!
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Hi Everyone - Happy Easter! Not sure if you can contribute some quirky prose here or not, but this one that I wrote just has to be shared. To the best of my knowledge, every van has a fridge No kidding!!! that's ridgy didge You bung on the power, let it chill down The temp takes a dive - you beauty, no need for a...
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Water quality in WA
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Gday... We are slowly (very slowly) heading toward SW WA and have heard a few times that the water in WA and in particular in the SW of WA has a high calcium content which clogs up the pipes in the van particularly HWS, Washing Machine and Shower etc. Suggestions are that an external water filter is strong...
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Accommodation Birdsville to Flinders
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HAPPY AND SAFE EASTER TO ALL VIEWERS
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Although at home and not "on the road" am pleased to report our town has tons of visitors, and so far no road incidents in this area. Hope that continues until all Easter holiday makers (especially my kids who are "away") are home safely. Cheers Colleen ps When discussing East...
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the oodnadatta track
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just starting out (not until may) any hints for the track? leaving from victoria
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HOT WINNEBABO;
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About three weeks ago a two yr old winnebago, owned by a woman for three weeks burnt to the ground just north of the Threeways, NT.The fire started behind the fridge , attempts to put it out failed as it soon spread to the roof area. We spoke to the owner the next day at Mataranka c/park, she was travellin...
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ARTS AND CRAFT EXPO
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Seabreeze Village's Annual Arts, Craft and Hobby Exhibition is being held in the Community Hall, Seabreeze Village, 1 Camden Street, Ulladulla (Cnr. Princes Highway) on Saturday 1st May 10am till 4pm and Sunday 2nd May, 10am to 1pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Donations will go towards supporti...
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coming to mudgee - soooo excited
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Hi everyone - I'm a new person and have posted a few times and been made feel very welcome - thank you!!! I've just booked into the caravan park for the Mudgee meet. So I will get to meet some of you. It will be the start of my grey nomad life!! can't wait. I'll be coming from Tassie. I have 2 dogs (they a...
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Closure of NSW showgrounds to Camping.
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http://www.tweednews.com.au/story/2010/03/29/showground-camping-ban-nsw-tourist/
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The New Tug
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I finally did it. I purchased a Pajero yesterday. It is an 05 model but first went on the road 28 Feb 06 so still has 12 months manufacturers warranty. It is an ex State Gov vehicle with 68000 k on the clock and has done no towing. They are putting on a Hayman Reese 2500 kg tow bar, anderson plug and wirin...
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travelling to Perth in Oct
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My wife and I will be towing a van from Newcastle to Perth (and Back) in Oct/Nov arriving back early Dec. We would like any tips from those who have done it before. Time is not important we may leave earlier and get back latter. Are there any "must sees". We have no fixed routes except the nullab...
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