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HOME AGAIN
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Hi All, Home again after 5 months and 20,000ks. After unloading the van etc., doesn't even feel like we hae been away. When I have everything organised and ship shape on this end I'll give you a brief run down of the most amazing trip I have ever been on. Just give me a day or so please.
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HOW MANY EX SERVICE MEN & WOMEN
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Just curious, How many of us out there are ex-servicemen and women, I myself am one. Hoo Roo Happy Days Grumps
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Question about 100 series Landcruiser
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Can anyone out there give me some advice on the pros and cons of buying the 4.2 diesel or the 4.5 petrol 100 series Landcruiser. We tow a Jayco Outback Penguin, currently with a 3L non-turbo 2004 Hilux 4x4 which is a bit under-powered. We have thought about adding a turbo but have been told to go to a bigg...
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Booth Type Dinette
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Our van has a booth type dinette - which is fine most of the time - however, it can be hard to slide out at times. We are contemplating getting it altered to a three-fold table that seem to be 'the go' in all the new vans. Would like some feedback please as to how others have faired with the three fold tables. T...
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computer security issues & what we should know.
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G'day everyone, I have just been reading previous comments on computer security ( last post was August 2009) as I am considering taking a laptop on trip and I have some reservations about wireless security and how to conduct secure transactions using wireless. I have used VET, which became CA ( comp...
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Thankyou,thankyou,thankyou
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To those of you that replied to my last post...what else can I say. ITS BACK. I picked up my little van toady, went for a very small drive around the area and now "excitment is reining supreme" I have just started to put all the Bits I have bought along the way waiting for today and now...I'm off i...
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Backpacker calls cops to find croc-free camp site
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Marichhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/23/3019607.htm?section=justin6 hours 49 minutes agoSal****er crocodiles are common in the Northern Territory. (ABC: Iskhandar Razak) Pol...
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Champagne
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Celebrating tonight... brought home our new caravan today, so excited!! Its a Jayco Discovery Outback, ie 15.5 ft pop-top with dirt road options. (not OFF road, but hey! we go on those dirt tracks in National Parks, not the Telegraph track!) Lotsa things to learn about how to "drive" all...
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HORIZONTAL FALLS MINING PETITION
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Hi All For many years we have been part of setting up of tours to the Horizontal Falls in Talbot bay here in the Kimberley We would like to make all travellers to this natural Icon aware that the company Pegasus Metals is now in the process of proceeding to acquire the Falls for mining Copper, they ca...
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Tropic of Capricorn
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Well, if you're lucky you learn something new each day. Currently in Gracemere (Rockhampton) and went to check out the local wall to mark the 'Tropic of Capricorn' as it's on a different corner (Further south) than shown on the town map. Checked the latitude with my GPS Navigator and found that it wasn...
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Drop Bears ????
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In the latest GN front page, there is a story about outback nasties etc, and it mentions "Drop Bears".........can anyone tell me what they are? See this bit or read the front page; "Venomous snakes by the bucketload! Dingoes! Crocodiles! Drop Bears the list goes on and on." I...
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Its been a while.
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Hi all, Although I havent posted for some time, I have been watching posts being written and waiting to find myself a van. Excitment about my being able to get going has'nt wained until today...I bought a small pop top caravan. Now the excitment has turned to "what do I do next". Can someone...
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Masters Games, Alice Springs, October
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Any forum members heading this way for the Masters Games for 9th-16th October? Have just registered as a volunteer. Should be a good week. Some of the Celebrity guests are Daryl Summers, Molly Meldrum, James Reyne, Ross Wilson , Wendy Matthews and Shannon Nolls. Patron is Dawn Frazer.
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Removing manufacturers stickers
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Hi folks, As a recent purchaser of a "Noels Island Star" caravan (Adelaide), I have had some harrowing experiences with the quality of the van. e.g. Air vents (3) leaked and then broke. 3 lights stopped working. Cupboards not aligned. Filter tap and sink leaked after first week. Chassi a...
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Thettford C2 Cassette Leaks
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We have started to get water damage around the toilet wall base. I suspect it is coming from the holding tank as the stain is "blue" in colour. This is the same colour as our holding tank additive. The only place I can find any water is on the sliding panel which covers the circular "slid...
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Soon to be grey nomad
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Hi everyone, We have just sold our house and would like to do the grey nomad thing around Australia. We are looking at buying a 4x4 and camper trailer but unable to purchase this until we have the money from the house so would like to know if anyone has had experience in purchasing vehicles with no perman...
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Another question?
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Sorry for sounding like a novice, it's because I am! What is the opinion of people regarding these expander vans? I sort of didn't consider them as I thought that the design may be negative to the solidarity and general wear and tear on the caravan. However, there is no doubt that they do offer terrific...
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12 and awakey, Tasmania at last!
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G'day everyone, I have a post regarding members who have toured Tasmania and any recommendations/suggestions/tips for 2 GN's touring the state for 4 weeks. We would like to use National parks for camping as we prefer them and enjoy bush walking etc. Not all our stays will be parks so any suggestions f...
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BACK:
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Been there done that, all went well with no problems. Had enough of city life for a few years, bring back the bush.LOL. Dougie, left it to some one else,s jokes to keep a smile on the dial for the week. Hope they done a good job. Back to the G/Coast in 2.5 weeks for the wedding, How did we manage work as well??...
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Locust Plague Hits
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Thought I would make comment on here as unable to Email to make comment at the end of the stoy on front page. Two years ago I struck Locusts somewhere between Jerilderie and Nerrandera I think it was. Certainly in the general area. It was around November on my way south and lasted 30 ks. When I stopped at th...
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