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Kimberlies - stick with the plan or bail out given current flood watch
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Hello I was told today that there is a flood watch for the Kimberlies. We wont be doing the Gibb River. A few day trips from Kununurra, then onto Derby via Fizroy Crossing. Then off to Broome and Cape Leveque. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can still do day trips from Kununurra to either Five Fing...
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De-Humidifier for Campervan?
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I was just checking our Campervan for a trip and found some gungy black mould! It was between the bed mattress and the fridge, so maybe caused by the warmth of the fridge (it stays on while parked up). Thankfully easy to clean up and no damage. Would it be worth leaving a de-humidifier going in the van whe...
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Access to INSKIP POINT
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Can anybody update on access to Inskip Ppint - specifically SAWARAK camps for a 21 ft van and regular 4WD. Or would DORRIGO be a better choice? This is the trouble with having to book in advance - without being able to see the place it's pretty difficult to decide wether we want to even stay! Appreciat...
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Vodafone alleges rival Telstra misled customers on mobile coverage
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-19/vodafone-tpg-claims-telstra-coverage-less-than-advertised/105300124Vodafone
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dorian
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Road condition from Armidale to Coutts Crossing Grafton
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If anyone is thinking about towing a reasonable sized van along this route think again! We just travelled yesterday and the road conditions are nothing short of atrocious! LARGE pot holes in middle of road along the route, heaps of truck damage on road sides, road works with traffic lights in about th...
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Phil Egan
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question regarding ball weights
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Hi chaps, I have been reading with much confusion and interest regarding the legality of ball weights, without going deep into the subject could somebody please tell me what my tbw should be on my rig. The car is a 2016 land Rover disco series 4 v6 diesel with a stated ball weight of 350kg as long as my gvm i...
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freddy fingers
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Houghton Aircon on Poptop roof?
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Apologies if this has been asked - the Forum Search function doesn't appear to be working. I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft Poptop which currently has a Truma Saphir under-bunk aircond installed. According to the specifications it has 2.4kW max cooling power however over this past summer (with d...
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Parts
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Finding many stockists are short on various Dometic and other manufacturers parts, incl window blades, Thetford stove parts etc. I ordered a part from the USA and received it at my door in 2 days. 1/2 the price in Aus, incl the exchange rate and shipping.
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What size DC-DC chargers are you using?
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Hi people, hoping to get an idea of what's being used and what is reasonable. I am running an enerdrive 40a dc-dc in the canopy of the car, but have it set to 20a at the moment. I am now towing a caravan (god help me!) and it is currently running 1 x 25a dc-dc to the van batteries. There is another 25A unit avail...
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Silkwood
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2 Litre Ford Ranger Bi Turbo
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Hi all. What do you reckon the maximum 2 Litre Ford Ranger Bi Turbo could tow safely. Cheers
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Drummo
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Privacy - what's that?
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Note: Automakers can collect intimate information that includes biometric data, genetic information, health diagnosis data, and even information on peoples sexual activities when drivers pair their smartphones to their vehicles. The automakers can then take that data and sell it or share...
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Brodie Allen
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2008 Iveco daily intercooler
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Hi all we have a 2008 Iveco daily 3 ltr turbo diesel motorhome named Molly can anyone direct me to get a new intercooler for her thats not going to cost a kidney cheers and thanks Rosie Glenny and Molly
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Rosiebob
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Dometic Awning 8500 series slide pivot and slide rafter
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Hi all, My wife and I have started a year long journey with our Jurgens Skygazer in the last few weeks. We are currently at Port Arlington in Victoria and I have noticed a slide pivot for the awning has detached from the rivet. From what I can see online its called the slide pivot awning assembly, though ex...
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Mark n Sharon
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Water disinfectants
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Chlorine still doesn't have the green light for sterilization of water from organiccontaminated sources.Hydrogen Peroxide still best IMHO, but more expensive. total oxidation and zero residue! Thousands of Water Systems Across US Have Dangerous Cancer-Causing Chemicals April 12, 2025, T...
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Brodie Allen
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Caravan Battery setup
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Hi all,
Just wanting to get advice on how I can set up my caravan battery setup.
I currently have a 2009 Jayco Flamingo Van, installed is just a single battery. I was wondering what I need to have A) a digital display, B) What sort of charger I need installed to charge the battery so it doesnt overcharge,...
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Nate James
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EV / PHEV - insurance and GVM capability
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I recently spoke to a panel beater an asked about EVs, and they dont touch them for various reasons which made me think, I wonder how much the insurance would be, especially if it has an accident and part replacement availability. I also wonder about the GVM capability for towing single axle caravans,...
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Wouldn't you think the King would pay a visit
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Australia and New Zealand's most sacred day and he is in the palace - wouldn't you reckon that some Royalty might come to Australia on this day? Even if it was slanted toward the First WW where Australia lost thousands in defence of others. Doesn't have much trouble toting elsewhere. LEST WE FORGET ...
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Brodie Allen
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Replacing dometic vt2500 in Winnebago Alpine
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Hi everybody,
We have a 2007 Winnebago Alpine (predecessor of the Avida longreach Im told) we would like to replace the toilet as its cracked lid and stained. It is an Dometic VT2500 vacuum toilet. Could anyone tell me if the whole system would need replacing as the vacuum system still works okay so ho...
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single beds to replace queen
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I have a Starcraft 2010 model caravan with Queen bed. I now find the queen is no longer serviceable and wish to replace it with 2 x single beds. Allows more room to move. I would like to hear from anyone who has done this modification, and some comments on associated costs. Many thanks
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keiron
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Lockup Kit's
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This question has probably been asked quite a bit, but here goes. I'm looking to install a Lockup Kit in my LANDCRUISER 200 series 2020. My two preferred options so far are The Richards Lockup Kit and The Stocklock Kit.
My question is has anyone had these kits throwing codes?
Should I have my ECU and Tr...
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