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2020 Roadside Assist
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Does anyone knows what companies, besides NRMA do roadside assist for breakdown/accident of 4wd/ and a van off 2wd track. NRMA have advise mainly only do recovery on 2wd roads? Makes it a bit hard if you like national parks, state forests and outback australia. Appreciate you input.
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2020 Insurances covering fallen trees and branches, storm, fire, bushfire
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We do a lot of forest and national park camping, wondering what policies cover fallen trees and branches. Have you had a claim and what was it like dealing with the insurance company. Thanks
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Blocked drain
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I own a Winnie Bourke A, can I use draino, I've used the old bicarb and vinegar but still very slow drain.
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silverfox1964
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Generators
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Hi all we want to do some semi off-road travelling,have solar and 210ah battery capacity,do we really need to be carrying a generator and petrol on these trips
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ROAD FROM MT COOLON TO BURDEKIN FALLS DAM ????
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Hi all. As title suggest, I am wondering if anyone has lately traveled on the road from Mt Coolon to the Burdekin Falls Dam and on to Ravenswood. I do have a 4WD and a full off-road 16' caravan. And if so any suggestion for camping spots on the way as I had heard that the camp ground at the Burdekin is closed....
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Disc Brakes on van
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Hi all, I am thinking of changing my drum brakes out on our duel wheel van (22ft) to Disc brakes, has anyone done this and was it a hassel.? I know I can call the suppliers etc, but just wanted some feed back first. Also any ideas on cost etc.. As I have said above the van is 22ft, so its quite heavy, although t...
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SOLAR BLANKET INTO THE CARAVAN ANDERSON PLUG.
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Hi All Tried posting on the techie corner but it disappeared. Try again. I have 2 solar panels on top of my van that feed (i expect) into the CTEC in the boot (of the van) and through to the 2 x 120ah batteries. At times in shade I dont have enough going in so am wondering if it is possible to plug a solar blanke...
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Caravan Parks filling up?
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Hi All, I'm hearing that Caravan Parks are getting quite busy, just wondering what it's like out there for those who can get around?
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Water saving tips
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A few tips. I just get the email, not associated with them other wise. Has been done to death but may help a few newbies. https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/how-to-save-water-when-camping/
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Co-vid19
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Poem for Dougwe
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There once was a feller called Doug, Who used to drink tea from a mug, On the day the mug broke, He said thats oke, I will now drink my tea from a jug. Happy days mate!!!!
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Magnarc
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Van Insurance
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Hi I am now using my van to live in and work on a farm, the insurance is due and is with QBE after talking to them they will no longer continue my insurance as I live in my van. What do others do as I can't be the only one. From what they said anyone continually travelling in van are not covered as policy is for re...
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Caravan use as accommodation in our back yard
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Morning everyone, Do we need to ask council, if we wanted to use our registered van, as accommodation for a family member who has been displaced. We tried MR. Google just now . Any knowledge on this would be helpful. Before approaching our local Council. Old & Grey
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CRYSTAL CREEK NEAR TOWNSVILLE
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Hi all Going away with a group of ladies, one of the stops being the caravan park at Crystal Creek. Wondering if the road up to both Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek and Paluma is ok. I do have a 4WD. And if the water is easily accessible (due to a few oldies). Be nice now.
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gandk
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Holed Up
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Mate was saying today that on Tuesday he went for a bimble around the local countryside on his motorbike and was surprised that there were virtually the same number of people holed up in the campground at Whroo as there were a Greens Lake. We discussed the likelyhood of all the people returning to Melb,...
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Lost book.....again.
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The PC of mine is cursed. I received both my books from a thoughtful GN. Slight problem is, before I could "lock them in " to my PC, "The Coach Crew" disappeared !!?? Could the GN who sent me The Coach Crew, please resend it. Thank you.
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Oma waterhole
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Is the road into Oma waterhole sealed or dirt. Is dirt is it suitable for a non-offroad van?
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It seems photographs of Ayres Rock / Uluru are now prohibited
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Where will it end, one wonders.... https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54279229
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Respect
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Is it just me or do others consider it disrespectful when others walk through your site at a caravan park instead of walking around or at a minimum walking between sites if too lazy to go round. No wonder so many kids have no respect when adults who should know better set such a poor example
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Cat on Trips
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So, I want to take my 2yr old Bengal with me, she will travel in the Caravan unless it's going to hot and then of cause, she'll travel in the car. I have a harness for her (and she just loves that - give her time!) - she will never roam free! She will always be within my or my partners sight as she is (at the moment...
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