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Help Wanted Please
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Hi All I need some information (not salesman talk) So I decided to go to the source and ask the experienced...and honest...forum members. The time for me to buy my camper is approaching fast...Yeahhh!!! I know how I want it set up inside etc; and I am looking at buying a Toyota Hi Ace van with a mid roof...
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Park Upgrade
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Its good to see that a caravan park doing a up grade for caravaners we are at the big4 at Yeppoon and at moment they are re-doing the Slab site's on the south side of the shower block. and if anyone has been here before would know there is a big part of the park out the back, well they are starting to put unsuit...
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howdrink
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Maintenance
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I would like to ask some kind experienced fellow grey Nomad....How do I remove the L H tail light lens...I have a new one to put in and after removing the six nuts inside the boot and light assembly...It is still as tight as the proverbial Fishes posterior.. I don't want to wreck anything I don't have to...
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jimbo
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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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ken thomas
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Burdekin bridge closure.
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The burdekin river bridge between Ayr and Home Hill Qld will be closed from 9pm Sunday 24th Oct reopening again at 4am Monday 25th oct, 2010.
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colsa
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In The Grip Of Workers War
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Hi Guys & Gals I have noticed in various forums, some members are a little concerned about finding work while on the road. I have added my little bit a few posts ago. Currently my bride are I are in Mackay NQ running a motel for three months. As a point of interest possibly for some members, in last We...
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What is this thing on the forum saying you have won a TV,some kind of scam
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Every time I log in to the forum this thing pops up under the Grey Nomads Forum ,is itr some kind of scam that will cost me money every time I answer a Question.I have been caught in the past with similar on my mobile and every time recieved my bill there was these charges of $6.60 each week ,and very hard to g...
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Lance and Vi
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Couple of days off
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Had five days off so packed up the Jayco and headed off last Saturday to Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands, Qld for the night at the Wild Rivers Caravan Park. Sunday morning off to the Wondecla Markets near Herberton and sold some of Pauline's craft bits and bobs. Later that day off along the dirt r...
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Back from our 7 week shakedown trip
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Hi all, Darryl and I returned from our trip last Tuesday. We picked up our van on the 12th August and then headed out on our shakedown trip on the 26th august. We headed to Macksville NSW then on to Port Macquarie. After spending time with relatives we headed to Taree and then Raymond Terrace. From there w...
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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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Sheba
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Words of wisdom requested
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Dear all My husband and I are retiring at the end of the year and are planning on acquiring a van and towing vehicle. So we are trying to do our homework, do research, visit dealers, look at websites with used vans, plan to take an RACV towing course - all the things we think might help. We want to explore A...
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We're outta here!
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Might not be on the forum very often for the next 3 weeks, heading off tomorrow for Lismore, Grafton and the Jacarandas, and a quiet National park or 3 or 4 along the way. Will miss you all!
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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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Connie
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Re: Casual vineyard hand
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Could anyone tell me what sort of work is involved in being a casual vineyard hand? Hylda & I are not the fittest people going around, I have a touchy back & also get short of breath easily so am not sure if I can handle it. What are the different types of jobs which entail the term 'Vineyard Hand. If...
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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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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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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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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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Malcolm Douglas
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I have just seen on big pond news that Malcolm Douglas has been killed in a car accident on his Broome property.
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