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Shakedown
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Well, we survived our first quick trip in our new (to us) van and learnt a few valuable lessons, like ' remember to clip the fridge door before driving off' . Friday's weather was atrocious, not much rain but 100 kph winds - second lesson ' roll up the awning before going to bed', but we got through the nigh...
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The "big" question
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We have all noticed on the home page the "big question" big pineapple, prawn, cow, akubra, banana etc ad infinitum in australia - much to my disgust. I wouldnt be seen dead in anyone of them. However, having said that, its horses for courses.. Do any of us actually visit them? curious...
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Poor service and attitude
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I have just spent 6 months travelling up the centre to Darwin and down the west coast to Esperence and then across the Nullabor to Echuca and have been somewhat disappointed with the take it or leave it attitude of some park owners and lot of sales people. They seem to have the attitude that we as travelle...
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my thought of the week,,,,,,why just because i can !!!!
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this is just a short one,,, if you like it i'll post more each week,,,,Follow the well worn path, but also go where there is no parth, and leave a new one ffor others to follow, but be known only for the tracks you leave behind and the friends you make !!!!
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Convection microwave oven
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Hi to all. Am in process of having draft of our custom built van done. I have never been an oven user and don't have one in my home kitchen. I have 2 convection microwaves instead which I find much simpler to use, less costly and shorter time for cooking. I am wondering if anyway is using a convection mi...
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Van Name Stickers.
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Got my Stickers for the Campervan last week. Will put them on as soon as I cover up the old name. Will be The Dragon Wagon then. Cheers, Sheba.
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Unknown van
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Hello all..... I'm "Dero" Roger... Dellies husband, having a go at this... She's not well, and I want to find out if anyone can tell me anything about a "Paradise" van. I've never heard of them. Good ...bad....or average.? Thanks Dero
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The Road to Broken Promises - Pacific Highway
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http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-road-to-broken-promises-20101014-16knc.html
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Are they listening!
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I wonder if the Caravan Park owners and Councils are tuned into this Great site we have...Do you think that they know the problems we face....And that we like to camp and light a campfire to bond with nature.... it's much more enjoyable than staring at another caravan on either side of you at a Park som...
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Road conditions
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Has anyone been on the road from Charters Towers to Hughenden to Winton in the last couple of days. We're heading out from Townsville in the morning not sure whether to go out through Mt Isa then Alice to Adelaide or down the west of Qld through Longreach etc. I know there are websites we can go on to get thi...
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Overseas Visitors - Russian Federation, USA Etc
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Just notice the forum had a visit from someone in the Russian Federation and we have some regular visits from viewers in the USA, among others from time to time. It would be great to see a post from you from time to time, whether you have an RV or not, we can compare notes on the RV lifestyle and modes of RV tr...
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Sold house ready to go
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Well we finally got there- both houses gone unconditional, one settles on Friday, 22nd this month and other on 26th. We have our van packed in driveway ready to go, Thursday. "Been a long time coming but we made it!" They say never say never- BUT I am NEVER going to own property again! Was soo...
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FLOODS
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Just had a phone call from my son, the truck driver. He hasn't been home for two weeks, this was his weekend off. On his last run for the fortnight from Melbourne to Wagga. You guessed it. He's half way between Holbrook and Tarcutta and that looks like where he will stay till the floods go down. No food, No d...
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Closer to Antartica than Cairns.
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G'day GN's, we visited Bruny island today, travelling to the Southern tip to the lighthouse and like ****le Bay, closer to Antartica than Cairns and judging by todays weather I'm not going to question it as it was so cold, with wind that cut to the bone. But wait, there's more........tomorrow we can ex...
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Lions Club Food Van
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Hello, I am the President of the Coffs Harbour Lions Club, we are wanting to upgrade our Food Van, have tried many avenues, need a van about 18' good frame no leaks good floor and exterior without damage, it will be modified to suit our requirements, but needs to be sound, can some one help our cause, Kind...
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Caravan parks in Dubbo?
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Gday... We will be in Dubbo on Monday. Looking for a 'good' van park - one that suits 'grey nomads' insomuch that no bells and whistles, just clean and quiet. Any other suggestions? Cheers Julie & John
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Truma Gas Heaters for van
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Hi all, Has anyone had any experience with the Truma Gas heater and can advise on their efficiency etc? We are thinking of having one installed in our new Trakmaster. Cheers, Macka-
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Free/Budget Camps
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In case some of you guys and girls hadn't noticed there's forum on this site titled Free/Budget Campsites Suggested by our Contributors In the last few days there have been some posts advising of free campsites posted on this general forum rather than on free campsites forum. While there's no harm...
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fairly new Dump Points...
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new dump point is at Mackay Information centre as you are driving in on the Bruce H'way behind the BP garage on the corner and Mackay Council also will be very shortly placing more new dump points around the town... also on Peak Downs H'way adjacant Caltex Garage where all trucks and Vans pull in for a res...
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Always Hope
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What a great feelgood story, been watching the 33 miners that have been rescued in Chile, we all think we have problems and we do, but it is just great to see such a great outcome for something that could have turned out so bad
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