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Article on DIESEL TUNING
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Often spoken about and a constantly recurring topic in Unsealed 4 X 4 maghttps://dieselcare.com.au/chip-or-tune?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Auto%20fuses%20-%20a%20guide%20to%20not%20letting%20your%20...
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Fifth Wheeler Breakdown inconveniences.
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I have often considered a 5th wheeler and hav seen the odd reference here on the forum from someone possibly considering one. I have just renewed my RACV Roadside Assistance contract and have read that there are quite a few matters to be separately addressed applicable to these vehicles regarding t...
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Water tanks
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Greetings, we have a new van, Fortitude Ignite 20'6. So far so good after sales support minimal to non existent but feel the van is well put together albeit with some issues but being a 15 year vetran have solved most . The brand has seen water tank failures in that the support brackets are breaking. Ever...
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Mitsubishi outlander
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I'm sad as it is time to sell my 1990 toyota hiace pop to. I'm thinking of buying a Mitsubishi outlander and wanted everyone's opinions on them mechanically etc. Finances mean I need to buy roughly a 2008 model. I'd love to get your advice. I'll sleep in it during rough weather but tent camp the rest of the...
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Overheating brakes
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Having a problem with wheel overheating. Single axle 17ft van. Is always one side only being the left. Have checked everything, bearings, brake shoes, magnets, adjustment to no avail. Last use increased setting as per directions & ended up with Lh side wheel at 195deg, rh side at 35 deg. Starti...
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Eflyn
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Mc Hitch
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Hi all , thinking about changing the Std quick release plunger coupling to a McHitch . I've seen a few on vans and those I've spoken to have been fairly positive in their praise . Anyone on the forum retro fitted the McHitch on their vans and care to comment . I'm fishing for possible negatives that I haven...
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Checking a route - NSW Snowy Mountains
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Hi to all Just after some advice as to a planned route. Tooma - Khancoban - Geehi - Thredbo. Would this be suitable for a motorhome (7.5m) towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Looking at doing this trip in late April 2025. Any thoughts/advice appreciated. Thanks Les
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granite53
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SOMETHING WRONG WITH SEARCH BAR
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G'day all. For the first time in the history of my membership of the GN's I am having a problem. Yes, I know, I'm getting old, and 'Uncle Al' has moved in and it depends on who gets up first in the morning as to who has a good day. Every time I enter a topic in the search bar on the main page it comes up as, 'there ar...
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Rural prop free stay
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I was wondering if there was a notice board where property owners could list their property, for free stays, for certain periods, while they themselves were travelling? Basically, free for security of the property, type stays...?
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A bit warm for camping yesterday!
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Australia hottest place on earth yesterday:
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Address on the Road
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Hi,
We're new to the forum, but not travelling.
We've decided to end our rental and hit the road full-time.
I realise the question of a "permanent home address " has been asked before.
However, unlike most of you we have no relatives or children that we can rely on to provide that permanent addr...
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Corelle plates
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Wondering how well Corelle dinnerware withstands the rigours of the road. Being glass, do they need to be padded between plates to avoid breakages?
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jacks
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caravan awning
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jayco starcraft model 15.61 (year 2015). my vinyl awning has shrunk on the end where it rolls up. The left to right measurement is about 60mm different at the top against the bottom, the vinyl at the extended end is about 60mm (30mm each side) shorter than at the top (attached to side of caravan). this m...
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punch and judi
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3 week trip down NSW coast
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We are planning a trip down the coast from basically Berry to Eden over about 3-4 weeks in March Last did it 42 years ago. We are from SA. Looking at choosing 2/3 places as a base and travelling out , any suggestions , happy with parks, showgrounds etc as we are fully self contained so even National Parks ar...
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jbrinks
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Narrowing down which motorhome to choose
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Hi all, looking to choose a motorhome around 7 meters, not much longer than that. I like the drop-down bed behind driving cab layout, would like feedback on the following models as they all appear very similar. Mainly focused on build quality and features at this stage in research. Appreciate guidan...
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Fires worldwide on Windy from satellite
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The fires in California although tragic really dont stack up against Venezuela right now. Of course, since they are in residential areas the human impact is horrible, but theres many areas worldwide showing hugely more fires. Even Queensland and NT show a disturbing number of outbreaks - see Sub S...
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ADVICE ON ROAD CONDITIONS - MELBOURNE TO CAIRNS VIA COBAR, BOURKE, TORRENS CK, T'VILLE
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Hi all - my first venture on this forum - looking to head to Cairns from Melbourne via Cobar, Bourke, Torrens Creek, T'ville etc this week towing single axle 18 foot 6 van. Seeking advice on road conditions etc. TIA - robndi
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Rearview 170 Solar powered wireless reversing camera.
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Has any one out there actually purchased one of the subject cameras? I would like to get your feedback on functionality. No doubt others will have their points of view, which no doubt will be well founded, but I'm looking for feedback from a purchaser.
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Is it true
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I heard recently that power was restricted in Queensland to some customers by a "method" used by an energy supply company to customers who had a "special metre" installed in their homes that would save on energy costs. The article indicated that customers were given a "bonus" of (I think) about $400 a...
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Engine Saver Ad
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I can't stand it anymore ! After being a sub-editor for a magazine before I retired, I know the difference between quite and quiet, chose and choose, of and off, there and they're, your and you're, to and too and so on. So, at the top of this page the add for Enginesaver.com.au should read 'don't' LOSE yo...
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