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New Tug- when can we tow with it
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Can anyone tell me if we can tow with a new tug straight away, or do we need to wait - perhaps until we have some kilometers on it? I have heard that we need 3000 kms on the car before we set off. We ordered a new diesel ford territory in early July, and as delivery keeps getting delayed we can't make any definit...
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cassette loo
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HI all. Our names r Maria and Steve .We r about to set off on what may well be a permanent working holiday. Never owned a van so some of my questions may be silly but if u dont ask u wont learn.Been reading up on cassette loo. Most mention placing a deoderizing and lubricating soluton into the flushing tank....
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Anybody got a Holden Colorado?
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Starting to look for another car. Am ken on a duel cab ute. Anybody have a Colorado? Among others I am looking at a 2009 diesel LX model which also has RC MY09 in the title. Car yard tells me tow capacity is 3,000 yet my research says 2,000 kilos. Any ideas here? Any comments at all, good or bad? Am also lookin...
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Myrtle's motor has arrived !
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I called in yesterday morning to see how things were going. The motor had arrived that morning Sam said. He just had a few cars to get rid of out of the workshop then he would be putting the boys onto it. He thinks he may have sourced a speedo, was waiting for a phone call on that. So I think should be ready earl...
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Thank you all for the "welcomes".
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We wish to thank all for the great "welcome to the site". Hope to be a regular and hopefully get to meet some members along the way. A further thanks for the comments received of our photo site. Both of us are novices with photography, often just happening on a scene and then "click&qu...
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Home from a cold, wet trip
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It was decided - not by me - that a short foray with the van was due. So we headed away, a bit more than a fortnight ago. As we trundled down the freeway, I did manage to convince the driver that, in the prevailing wet, cold and windy weather, the Great Ocean Road was not a great idea. We had a few days at Port Fai...
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Sitting out under the stars at Bedford Weir
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Hey all fellow GNs forumers... We have now been on the road just under a month, and have made if from Jimboomba to Blackwater, currently sitting under the stars at Bedford Weir We have had a ball, have mets lots of new GNs and even some fellow forum members in Bargara Life is different to what we expected...
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Advice on Jayco caravan
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We are considering a new Jayco Sterling caravan as our new van. I am a concerned that the curved shower door in the ensuite looks a little flimsy and could cause problems such as door coming off track or jamming. I would welcome comments and feedback from those more experienced than myself Thanks Ed
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one larger AGM battery, or two 100ah in parallel???
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I have a failed house battery & I am in the market for a new one. Could I ask those elec. techs. their opinion of the pros & cons of one larger AGM, as against two 100ah in parallel. I have an open mind on the subject & would value knowledgeable input. Thank you. Terry
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Where's gubby again ?
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Looks like the gub has replaced us 
Ps: stand by for a witty wombat comment !
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Caravanning News
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What happened to the Caravanning News announcement this month. A friend mentioned a bit out of the latest edtion but when I came back here to check, Denis's announcement was not here.
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The Myrtle Fan Club
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Where's Myrtle up to Marj? Are they putting her back together yet? Do you have to "run in" her new engine, or will it be pick her up, fill her up and go? Rosie
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APIA Ad on TV & Radio
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This ad has really been getting a flogging on TV & Radio so assume many of us have seen it. Does anyone know the people in it? Who can tell me the type of caravan and tow vehicle they are using? -- Edited by Vic on Friday 29th of July 2011 03:10:47 PM
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My Harley Dreams Shattered !
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I had an entry in at the Good Guys for their Harley Davidson Fat Boy (thought the last bit fitted in with my image) and was imagining myself flying along the Highways like in Easy Rider, hair flowing out behind me (well maybe not) in motorcycle heaven..... Alas, not to be, went to the draw this afternoon a...
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Spare parts
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Some time ago I was given the name of someone who dealt in spare parts for motorhomes/caravans in NSW. I have since lost it! (Yeah, ust when you need it!) I am wanting things like a door handle, outside cab light, new grill for airvent on outside of fridge etc etc Does anyone know where I can get this stuff....
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MotorHome vs Caravan
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Ok, I am in a dilemma. Rick is still researching vehicle/s. We have now headed towards something we had not planned on getting, but we just want to make sure that what we get is what we want and need. As mentioned before we have a FJR Yamaha Motorcycle to take with us, this is our preferred vehicle for touri...
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ANYBODY AROUND MORUYA
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Well, we won't be going to Doug's place this year....... After my Doctors appointment this morning I have ongoing appointments so rather than not go away at all we decided that we would go down to Moruya for a week or two. It only takes an hour to duck home for the day. Anyone in the area drop in...
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Save dollars;
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Well, telstra again.I had reason to call them just recently to check up on a couple of matters. I found out that they started some new deals earlier this year, which they dont pass onto you unless we can find out about them on the grape vine a chase them up. The result was that if you have two or more services...
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Caravanning News
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Gday... Just provided this response to Caravanning News who are 'upset' and 'concerned' about being 'banned' From: JohnBamford [mailto:rockylizard............] Sent: Thursday, 4 August 2011 7:10 PM To: 'editor@caravanningnews.com' Subject: Comment on Forum bans Caravanning News story G...
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Problem Cindy !!!
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Hi Cindy, this is what I get when trying to send PM's, including one to you re. this problem. The member you are trying to edit does not exist. Cheers, Sheba.
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