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special licence for towing a caravan?
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I caught the tail end of a story on ABC radio a few days ago,seems some politition thinks we need to have a special licence to tow a caravan, why? I dont recall there being a high number of caravan accidents,is this just the government trying to get my last few dollars, or is there some merrit in this ,inte...
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coffe maker
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Hi to all and happy vanning now that the warmer weather is coming on us. Looking at getting a small automatic coffee maker for our van and wondering what others have been using. I love my coffee, use a plunger for home and work but don't want to have to continually go to coffee shops for decent coffee, Ha...
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WARNING ; 2.5 NAVARA.
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If you have a engine oil light come on take it as serious,there has just been one at local dealer , 90,000kls ,completely striped the primary drive gear for the oil pump. This gear is a very bad design, just a round collar with two very small flat sides that do the drive, these rounded off.
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Bad fuel
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General concensus required. Have any of our travellers picked up bad fuel, ending up with major $$ spent in repairs? What comeback do we have - if any? How do you prove where it came from? What sort of record taking do travellers do to record info on where fuel was purchased? Would that info stand up in &qu...
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caravan sway
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Hi. We are brand new to caravanning and have a question if anyone can help please.Sway....1)We just bought a 15.5 feet Prattline van (1980model) and it sways badly and feels dangerous at 100 kph. It tows perfectly at 95 kph and only sways when over this speed. Does anyonehave any idea why?a)We...
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a gas smell
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Hi Peoples! A question for the knowledgable We have 2 X 4.5kg gas bottles running hot water & stove plus when no electricity the fridge also. Does anyone have any idea why, only when our caravan gas bottle gets low, we get gas fumes which can be smelt in the van & when the window above the water hea...
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a short movie
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I have a short movie which may be worth a giggle or a (thank god thats not me), relevant to this site. How do I get to share it with everyone?, or can we only share pictures? cheers pete
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Forum
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Is there any feedback from our Forum when asked to comment on an article.....That Pollie who went on a hands on towing trip.......What was her answer to the question I asked.........I have replyed to two acticles.....No show your worship
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overseas travellers.
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Two nights ago a small campervan pulled in next to us at Burren Junction. Out got a husband and wife, and we all said hello, how are u? They had German accents and could speak english so we told them to bring up a chair we were having "happy hour". What a fantastic night, they having been sailing...
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WARNING ; FORD RANGER;
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If you own a ford ranger the timing belt is scheduled for replacement at 120,000kls. There has been three that have had the belts break within 500kl of this service. I would therefor suggest you have the belt replaced before the 120,000kl service as it can be very expensive if this happens. The Mazd...
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justcruisin01
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Do we need a caravan licence
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Reading the feature on home page - I say YES - It's not because I have been a Truckie most of my working life . If , I get a van , then I am up for the same licence . I said it a couple of weeks ago here on this forum . I have never towed a van . I reckon the lawyers will have the last say though . If we are involved in an acc...
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I know its only a tv show but the message rings home so true
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does any one here watch the tv show on 7 , called packed to the rafters? last week it showed a main character being killed in a car accident because she answered or used her mobile phone, it just brings home how things can change in an instant, the other day my sister was driving her car, me in it and we nearl...
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suitble cars for towing vans
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G'day I was just wondering, Ive seen alot of these so called soft 4wd's like the suziki 4x4's and was wondering if any thing like those would be good for towing a van around the 900-1200 kgs? im thinking about a possible small 12 ft pop top would suit me, if i dont go the campervan way, but whats a good small-...
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Sold our van...Now need another.
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We have just sold our pop top!!! It was a coromal, and really did serve us well. Now, the problem is... we are looking for a full van. Like the Lotus. It seems to have everything we need. Not happy about having to wait 6 months to have one made tho!!! Doesn't have to be a Lotus. Must have's are... seperate...
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this week
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a mans dreams are his own business, sometimes he simply needs the courage and self regard to thumb his nose at the world, and do something just from himself,, sometimes the little boy in him needs to take the wheel and do something for no other reason than it's fun......... -- Edited by beachball57 on Tu...
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caravan towing mirrors
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Does anybody know of a ratchet type caravan-towing mirror for use on a Hyundai Terracan. Have tried a few but they were unsuitable as the clip that goes under the door needs to be narrower.
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Caravanners following the grain harvest
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We are parked at Burren Junction Free Park. There are Grey Nomads parked here following the wheat harvest. Husband drives the Header and his wife drives the chaser. How many are doing this work, Looks like it would be easier than fruit picking? I am going to look into learning to drive these vehicles. c...
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reply to posts
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It seems I am not allowed to reply to posts as all my replies are gone
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What is it?
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Here is a pic I took from my 8 ft dingy in Horseshoe bay, Magnetic is, Qld. Its 3m across!
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Caravan Show..Bendigo
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Are there any Nomads going to the Bendigo caravan show 21st Nov...My wife and I are going too a wedding on the Saturday and figgered we'd go and have a look...
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