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Return Thanks.
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone for your kind words and thoughts in a time of need. Thanks Terry for the saftey concerns, I guess we use the quick trip term to freely. It was more a case of reducing a two month return trip to a few days,we arrived home safely on wednesday arv...
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justcruisin01
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Awesome RV DIY Facility!
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At long last, we have found that such a place really does exist, and here in Southern Queensland too. You can enjoy working on your prized possession, caravan, bus or motor-home, even in the summer months, and your treasured investment, is protected from the undesirable elements too. Inside the...
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Palebushman
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Changes to Victorian Road Rules
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http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/racv/Internet/Primary/road+safety/roads+_+traffic/road+rules/common+road+rules/victorian+road+rul...
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Lazo
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Centerlink and travelling
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I am on a DVA and centerlink disability pension. My first trip is intended to be 12 mnths, I have a permant postal address. Do they really care if you are travelling when you are on a disability.
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Muzza
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DUMP POINTS
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Hi, i am going to use a Porta Potti toilet in my van, if i use Bio- Magic in it would i be allowed to empty at a dump point?
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Goanna
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Heading for the cold 2
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We are now in Injune, will be here for another night, using delaying tactics as the weather still aint want I call GOOD? further south, Van all sorted and packed proper, had a mud wasp build a block into the open tap on the chassis but all cleared now, all systems now go, Road from Rolliston to here and...
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mike and Judy
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Last Stupid Question "Honest"
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Well i've sorted out the van wiring circuits and fuse boards. Thanks to Dave for his help. Now solar (Portable Panels) is all that remains to be sorted. Power (240 volt) goes from the shore to the battery via a smart charger then, to the 12 volt appliances such as lights, TV, radio and CD player With solar...
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Wombat
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HOW NOT TO PARK YOUR CAR
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Sorry it's so small. Don't know how to make it any bigger. This is happened in the carpark of Coles in Ulladulla at lunch time today. Obviously NOT a Grey Nomad........hmmm
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Ma
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AGREE OR NOT......
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I received this email from a friend this afternoon and thought I would pass it along to you all. Should make for an interesting discussion. I might add that these may OR may not be my thoughts, our thoughts are our own and we are entitled to think what we like. Over to you ..................Ma Regard...
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Ma
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Solar panels
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SOLAR-PANEL-mono-120W-Folding-Camping-READY-TO-USE_W0QQitemZ350259148659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Gadgets?hash=item518d127773&...
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Gary and Kerry
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off again
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Well after a week in Watermans bay housesitting we are off again. Heading north on the inland way to Tom Price then across to Onslow and back along the coast to Bunbury for another sit end November. Is there anything in particular we should watch out for on this route. We like to know about things to avoi...
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tezza
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Fitting Set top box
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Hi again; have 2008 Jayco Sterling with Sphere tv; says tv is digital, but reception not good in most places. Have a set top box but don't know how to fit it. Can anyone help? Thanks, Colleen
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RobCol
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We're home!
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Oh 'golly it's cold here in Mount Gambier. Had lovely warm welcome home from 5 grandies here.! Left Sunshine Coast, via Toowoomba,Stanthorpe, Tamworth, Condobolin Hay Mildura Pinnaroo.Took 5 days. Free camped all but two nights. Was interesting trip, and oh so lovely to see green fields once int...
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RobCol
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Trip Summary
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Great trip with only a couple of hiccups.Left Canberra 12th Aug. heading north with no plan.First overnight at Wellington,first hiccup,had to get supplies as we had no matches to light the bbq.Left the credit card on the counter at coles,discovered this when we pulled in for diesel 200 kms up the roa...
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The Gnome
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9 Volt Battery problem.
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This morning I bought a 9v battery to be used in a clock radio.I put the battery in my shorts pocket.Whilst driving home I felt a burning feeling on my leg.The reason was the battery being red hot,to hot to hold in your hand.I wrapped the battery in a chamois leather and put the thing in a bucket of water and...
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ibbo
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Kimberley Karavan
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Dear All, I have been considering purchasing a Kimberley Karavan, I know they are expensive new. Has anyone any experience with one? I had a track trailer TVan in the past and the Kimberley Kamper appears to have many more creature comforts. Any points of view will be helpful. Regards Tully
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Cut short
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Due to the lose of a family member we have had to cut this trip short,however we did travell as far as planed,just have to make a quick 1100k trip home. Will have to do some catch up reading a little later,all take care.
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justcruisin01
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Heading for the cold,
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We have to be a little stupid, but we is packed and ready to roll, heading south on the morrow with grey ribbons and label proudly displayed on the back of car and van, heading for Young, A little early but better than late, First thing we checked was the heater in the van, plus extra blankets as it is minus 2...
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mike and Judy
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Ok, I'm off to the dementia ward....
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I have a friend who is a very pedantic perfectionist sort of guy who wanted to check out my workshop so I cleaned up; his is always pristine (but never used) went inside and washed my hands with toothpaste..... I think next visit to the War Vets Home I'll find a vacant bed and claim it.......
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Basil Faulty
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Levellers
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Hi Everyone We are looking at levelling devices (levellers) for our Coaster and would appreciate any feedback/advice on what to get. Fiamma have a couple of different types - e.g. "stepped" or "flat", made of plastic for around $50. Any experience with these ? Thanks
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Bare Rambler
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