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Updated to a Ford Ranger 3.2 - 6 speed
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Well gang, I recently bit the bullet and sold my trusty old 2005 Nissan Patrol (4.2 td), I really didnt want to, BUT I did. I have since purchased a 2018 Ford Ranger Px Mk II with 67,000 kms on the clock and I must say immaculately looked after. Im told by someone who knew the owners that it has been nowhere a...
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Water Filling Station
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Hi all, the water filling stations I have seen over the last few days have a 25mm hose as the smallest filling point. So far the hoses dont have an end fitting at all , I gather to supply buik water to a tank. Has anyone used these with a suitable fitting to fill directly into van tanks? I cant seem to find a rem...
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Princess of Wales Health and her shocking media treatment
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We are absolutely appalled and disgusted by the way all modes of the media have reported the health issues of Princess Kate. whilst Princess Kate and Prince William may be celebrities that fct is they are a family like us. the media has learned no lesson from their role in the death of Princess Kate's mo...
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Which napisan for portable toilet
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Hi , I was reading the posts about napisan instead of chemicals for camping toilets, just wondering which exact type as I couldn't see the % of sodium polycarbonate written on the bottle .
Is the the pink tub oxi action gold etc?
And was the dose 3 dessert spoons for 20 litres and do I put any in the top asw...
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Black or White Seitz S4 Flyscreens
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Plan to replace the 14 yr old flyscreens on the MH. Q: is there a GN preference as to whether to use the Black or White replacement. Anyone with experience?? TIA Bas
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Bonnet solar panel
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https://vehiclesolarsolutions.com.au/product/jeep-grand-cherokee-2011-2021/
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40FT BUS
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Hi all. Looking for advice from persons who have first-hand experience at the following questions. Are 40ft buses too big for most caravan parks as I'm not that into free camping in the muddle of nowhere, just so I can park up Where is the most common area in a town that you would park for 1/2 an hour to do gr...
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The emerging battery technologies and prices
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https://theconversation.com/a-battery-price-war-is-kicking-off-that-could-soon-make-electric-cars-cheaper-heres-how-225165?utm_medium=email&utm_...
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More on the Steibauer performance module
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There was a bit of ignorance demonstrated in a previous posting re these modules, mainly relating to the method of operation - some did not understand the matter of injector DURATION verses increased pressures. No, it won't blow your injector pump up because pressures are not increased - to the pos...
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Having to sell our van..
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Hi Everyone, the time has come for us to sell our van as we have not been capable these last few of years. Question is how much do caravans depreciate per years these days? Bought it second hand in 2013. Aussie Paul
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RV Gard paint protection
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Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...
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Paying to see a natural world
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Ok, I'm cheesed off and maybe I shouldnt be because we dont attend touristy places often. It all started years ago when a mate and I arrived at the 12 Apostles modern car park (we now live nearby in Camperdown) and eager to look we found we needed to pay an entry fee. We turned around. Funny enough there wa...
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Has anybody had any contact with NM INSURANCE (Australian Caravan Insurance)
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Just stumbled across these people looking for alternative to QBE with whom I have been with van and cars for years - but for no seeming reason van insurance went from $700-odd to $1800 for $60,000 with 5months lay-up. (!!!!!). They have a specialty division for Jayco vans - I first thought that it migh...
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Brodie Allen
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To be Taxed or not to be Taxed.
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I was just wondering as to how many types of taxes will we are hit with in our country. I am not referring to one's income or business tax. But other taxes or tax of another name. For example. some of the could be taxes may be No. 1 would be GST. Fringe benefit tax Capitol gain tax Import duties. Payroll Tax....
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Crossing WAs Horizontal Falls soon a thing of the past (9news.com.au) It was one of the best days out we had in the Kimberly and a highlight of our trip to WA . Included in the trip was a tour of the inlet telling us about the "history" of the place. I bet they won't ban that. You get a really good aerial...
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12V air compressor
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Has anyone had any experience with the Ozito OTAC-1570 ? $65 at Bunnings. The other option is the XTM at Supercheap Auto $299, $149 for members. The XTM seems better quality, but as I don't think we will use the compressor much, I was thinking that for the price difference, the Ozito would do. Collo.
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Light weight gas bottles
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I am looking at possibly changing my two 9kg gas bottles with the 7.5 composite gas bottles https://compgas.com.au/products/fysp-7-5 what experiences are out there on these, its a large cost but is it worth it, and yes I would like to reduce weight on the drawbar now that I have a bike rack and two bik...
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Offgrid Electrical setup
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Hi All, Now aiming to setup a van for offgrid use. Having completed our previous camper setup (12V solar, MPPT, DCtoDC, 240V charger, AGM battery) I am considering a new approach to the van. I was hoping to find out if anyone is using a 48V LiFePO4 DC setup with 240V inverter/bypass & solar input. ...
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Hi All, something to ponder about! I like t share a recent horrible experience I had with my Toyota Coaster
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The Vehicle is a 2008 Model import from Japan, converted in Brisbane to their Diamond Series it has presently 172,000 Km.On a recent trip we arrived on a camp site Friday night, the vehicle performed perfectly going over the Snowy Mountains. Saturday morning we received a call informing us that a Bu...
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Don't go too close
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A 'vanning associate of mine has just sent me an e-mail - during the night they heard a bit of a bump and didn't think much of it. This morning, they are 15 meters from the cliff instead of about 50 where they were camped!!! The fall is about 150 long!!! Seems all the rain has softened the ground? WOW!! ...
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