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Soon to holiday thru Western and central Queensland
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What will it be like in a month in Western and Central Queensland both roadwise and generally given the devastating floding. Fully like to add my cash to the economies but camps and even the more flashy parks I suspect will be a bit of a mess - and the roads - well who knows? B
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Van security
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Hi. I am worried about leaving my van when off grid or when there aren't many people around when I want to go for a walk / hike. I don't really want to fork out for a witi anti-theft device so I'm planning on a wheel clamp and hitch lock. Should I get a cheap GPS and hide it in the van too? Has anyone found a good GP...
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Ford Ranger WDH ?
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We are finally on the move, having sold the house and purchased a 2014 Ford Ranger XLT 3.2L with 3500kg towing capacity to tow our 25ft 6" Caravan. The ford towbar supplied has the capacity to tow the above weight. I'm not sure if I need a Weight Distribution Hitch? The problem being that the Hayman...
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Eye Injections
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How do you guys go if you spend winter for say 3 months and require a jab every month. If they are more frequent this could become quite expensiv Any advice gratefully received Safe Travels all -- Edited by On The Move on Tuesday 1st of April 2025 06:26:43 PM
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Insurance increases
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I have a fairly large number of items - cars, houses, van to insure. I'm finding that without exception, all premiums are increasing by around 25 to 45%. I n some cases, ie, houses, the rebuild values have been increased by about 10%, which accounts for some of the increase in those cases. But it is the h...
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Brodie Allen
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Gotta have rocks in my head staying at Halls Creek & Fitzroy Crossing?
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What's the general consensus about staying in motel at Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing? Some online info suggests it's not safe to stay but got to stay somewhere when travelling from Kununurra to Broome and not able to free camp.
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Xtend Outdoors - Awnings Walls Annex etc
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At then end of Feb we called into Extend Outdoors near Forest Glen on the Sunny Coast Qld to have alook for a new annex, our current one is about 15 years old and getting a bit tired. After checking out the various options we decided on the Australia Wide modeland placed an order, they booked us in to have e...
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A different kind of caravan
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We are still out there using our different kind of caravan. some of you may have seen us in some free/low cost camp site or road side rest stop overnighting on the way to our generally free water view campsites. Our 28 foot van is a bit internal space compromised whilst still providing stand up headroom...
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Brisbane to Broome
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Hello, I'm new to the site, so I hope this post is acceptably written. I am planning a trip in May with my elderly mother driving from Brisbane to Broome, down WA coastline, across the Nullabor, down the Eyre peninsular, off to Flinders Range and then home via Mungo National Park. I have purchased 2015...
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UHF radio , recomendations
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hi, i am thinking of buying a UHF radio ,i dont really want a permanent fixed radio , possibly updating vehicle not sure how soon, are the windscreen suction cap ,5watt 'plug 'n' play' GME , Uniden,Oricom radios any good , or would a good quality handheld radio be a better option, we are planning an Adela...
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Short time caravan storage
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Has anyone any ideas about short time caravan storage. We will travelling back to Qld mid Jan, but we would like to leave the caravan out west of the Blue Mountains for about 10 days while we visit our sons in Sydney
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Igloo fridge freezer - any good?
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hello I have looked at a number of fridge/freezer for our trip. Engel is outside my budget, esp when future long haul holidays is unknown and dependent on mum's continued ability to travel. I am considering 60L Igloo fridge freezer allegedly has the same motor as Dometic fridge/freezers. The alte...
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Where to Store a Campervan in Sydney
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We are considering downsizing our home as I 'try' to retire in the next year or two. Moving from a House where the van is parked in the driveway, to a Unit, where we have nowhere to park the van. It kind of leaves us with two options.Sell the Van.Find somewhere to store it not too far away. Street parking wou...
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Mataranka and Bitter Springs
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We are stopping for a couple of days at Mataranka on our way north later in the year. Not being a very good swimmer, I was wondering how deep are these two springs? Are they safe for poor swimmers? Cheers, Collo.
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Just a touch of sway
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Hi guys , I should know better but Im going to reach out for some advice please. New car for about 8 months and Im experiencing just a little bit of sway at times which is a bit unnerving. I use to use an Andersen hitch which I dont now because the new vehicle has auto air suspension. With the Andersen hitch on...
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Halls Creek caravan park
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Google search today says the Halls Creek caravan park is "permanently closed". There is mention of a change of ownership. We were hoping to base ourselves there in August, while we went to the Purnululu national park as the Bungle Bungle caravan park is also permanently closed, and has been for some t...
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MPC tyres question
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Wondering if anyone has had good or bad experiences with MPC 24 AT Terrain caravan tyres. After an unfortunate blowout incident last week with my caravans original 4 year old tyres I went to friendly JAX tyre dealer who recommended MPC tyres as a replacement. I duly bought them but a few days later was t...
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white cliffs to camerons corner
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Hi to all. I am wanting to do the trip from White Cliffs to Cameron Corner. No caravan, and driving a 2WD Isuzu MU-X Diesel. I will appreciate any comments or suggestions about such a trip. I would also be looking to "tag-a-long" with another between Tibooburra and the corner, Just as a precaution. Che...
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Changing my slide out rollers
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Hi is it safe to slightly jack up my slide out to change the rollers
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Phil and Teresa
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Charging lithium battery overnight with draw fridge running…
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In the back of my 2014 Grand Cherokee, I have a 50amp slim lithium battery and has been working fantastic.I also have a 30l draw fridge which works 24x7.When driving I have a 25amp DCDC charger , works great and a solar panel on top when parked.i have noticed though, when the car is in the garage overnight...
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