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Caravan Roadside Assistance
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Hi all, I have previously vanned for about 15 years and then bought a Sunliner motorhome. I had it 4-5 years and now am returning to caravanning. I have just recently purchased a MY 21 D.MAx and am awaiting the delivery of our new Option Rv Distinction in a few weeks . It is a similar size to our last van bei...
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Great Alpine Road Vic
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We are travelling the Great Alpine Road this month, from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta. There seem to be two ways to go - one via Omeo and the other via Dargo. We have a 21ft Van - Adria. I am wondering which would be best to take the van. Thanks
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Jayco Freedom Poptop 2004
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Hi all, I have the above and am looking for a source of spares. I have emailed Jayco and am waiting for a reply but they haven't been particularly useful in the past. I am specifically looking for the endcaps on the rear light bar as they were made of cheap low cost plastic that has got brittle. If anyone kno...
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There they go again.... Climate change.
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Can someone enlighten me / or us as to how in the name of ..... do they measure this so-called part of climate change. It may have something to do with the 4 seasons of climate change. Australias emissions hit the lowest level since 1995Australias greenhouse gas emissions dropped to the lowest lev...
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Mansfield caravan crash.
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I note that the bastard who ran that couple off the road at Mansfield has turned himself in. Ten years would not be enough, these people are potential killers and should be treated as such. Would that I was the Magistrate hearing the case!!!! It just goes to show folks that everytime we venture out on th...
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Noels island Star caravans would you recommend them
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built in melb by spaceline for south australia market (looked at 22ft ensuite $ 65,000 quality looks good but does any one have any comments about them particularly any current owners -- Edited by BAILEY on Saturday 9th of July 2011 09:28:37 PM
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New Cararavan - kitchen Advice
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Hi Ya All,we are looking at picking up our new Network RV in May and we're at the final stage of planning. We have chosen a 19'6 Terraine Tuffwith 2 x 95 ltr water and 65ltr grey, 2 x batteries & 340w of solar lithium ready with 2600w enerdrive inverter. We need to know which side of the van is best to situ...
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Mobile phone plans. Best Value?
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I was sent an email from Seniors Card N.S.W offering me a discounted mobile phone plan. When i checked it out, the plan i had was on is a better deal, so what plan are we all using? I have a $25 per month plan with Aldi. They use the telstra network. My plan gives me 25 gig of data every month, plus the usual fr...
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Vacuum Sealers
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Does any one use a Vacuum Sealer, while traveling, to keep meat fresh if its kept in a chiller box , we are heading off for a week, we usually take frozen meet with us but were hoping vacuum would work better and if you do can you recommend a good one that works , -- Edited by Cowboy7307 on Saturday 6th of Marc...
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Banka Banka Station
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Has anyone been to Banka Banka Station NT. What is there to see and do and how many nights would you suggest. Ross
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Has caravanning in Australia become to expensive?
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-03/nt-park-fee...
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vehicle relocation
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Hello everyone. Hubby & I are wanting to travel from Brisbane to north Qld at the end of April. I've heard that there are companies that will allow you to drive a hire car from one city to another for $1 - $5 per day plus reimbursement for petrol expenses. Anyone know something? Ellimay
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Closure of Overnight stop in Mt Barker WA
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HI All, I read with dismay in the latest edition of GN Times that a W.A. Caravan Park operator has actively (and successfully) lobbied local council to have an overnight stop at Memorial Road north of Albany shut down. It is interesting that there was also support of 40 local businesses to the local Ca...
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Controlling Feral Kids
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A week or so else where in this forum several people commented on 'feral' kids running wild through caravan parks, in particular showing no regard for privacies of caravan sites. Some 15 or so years ago my daughter was an active horse lover and took her horse to different meets around the country. At so...
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Advice on winnebago explorer or Alpine
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Hi, just after anyones experiences with Winnebago explorer A class or Alpine, trying to figure out which motor home to buy for the big trip. Thanks -- Edited by Beaver7 on Tuesday 2nd of March 2021 07:57:35 PM
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which state offers the best value when buying a new motorhome
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I am looking at buying a new Jayco motorhome. I am wondering which state has the best value in regard to the standard on road charges. Stamp duty, rego etc? and then the ongoing annual costs, green slip, rego etc? I live in Sydney, but only in rented accomodation, so i dont need to register it here.
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What engine to go with my Motorhome?
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I am new to motorhoming but have travelled extensively across this country with a 4wd and caravan/camper trailer. However, I am looking to buy a motorhome to live in permanently and notice that most of the motorhomes are either powered by Fiat, Mercedes Benz or Iveco engines. Probably opening a can o...
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Which Motorhome magazine do you buy?
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Are there actually any motorhome magazines? Checked out a couple of newsagents and neither had any. Plenty of caravan mags but nothing devoted to motorhomes. Am I just unlucky or can anyone suggest a favorite magazine? Wayne
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Weight of total rig day before departure.
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Before our trip north for the winter of 2021, We are going to have our rig go over the weighbridge. Firstly, the weighbridge is only about 5 klms away from home, plus it is a free service. No $$$$ involved. The day before leaving on our trip, with the Cruiser and van virtually fully loaded it is off to the we...
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Slide On Camper Advice Wanted
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Hi All I have just purchased a Slide on Camper and I am seeking information from experienced owners about a range of questions including attaching it to my alloy tray followed by any tips or tricks Grey Nomad members out there have regarding this type of setup. I am about to go and pick it up from Victoria...
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