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Coming from the USA I thought my main worry was driving a manual transmission campervan on the wrong (oops - the other ) side of the road. The other side of the road is a bit of a challenge but I've driven an automatic in England so I've done that but my right hand knows about manual transmission - not my lef...
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I wish someone would buy those Mangoes.
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I reckon that the Mangoes on the Forum lead in are overipe.Just glad that they are not a kilo of prawns.(just having a little joke).Cheers.Ibbo.
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External gas fitting
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Hi oh knowledgeable ones I want to fit a gas bayonet outside the van so-as to remove the need for a separate gas bottle for my webber babyQ. I have bought a new 1.5m gas hose with bayonet fitting, only $24 and the under van fitting. I have spoken to a gas fitter, as this job needs to be done by one, and he says th...
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A real wildlife experience
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Late yesterday arvo I took Gracie to Point Hutt for a swim and as there were some "unsavory" dogs at the official area we walked downstream about a Km to a really nice spot and were just sitting in the water and there is a bit of a splash next to us and it was a PLATYPUS!!!! a real live platypus. I'v...
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Burning photo's to disc
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What is the best program for backing up your pictures?
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We are all going to drive thoughtfully this Festive Season, arn't we!
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Interesting stats that older drivers are involved in less accidents than younger drivers but older drivers cause more accidents especially in rural areas. Such things as being totally ignorant of other road users, changing lanes and making turns without indicating and obstructing traffic appa...
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AUST.
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In such a diverse country we have it all , there is a niche some where for us all. With so much to pick from at our back door ,each area offers some thing different in its own right . We could go on all day wrighting down names of places , sure some are better than others ,other wise there would be no comparison ....
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HISTORY
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Has any one read of or been to the crash site of the Beautiful Bettsy ?. We were there a few yrs back , very hard to beleive it took 50yrs to be found . Now a memorial site ,all wreckage is protected . For full story & pics , Google ; Beautifull Bettsy ; Dont think you will be disappointed .
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BUNGLE BUNGLES....WA.
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Has any one done the bungle bungles in WA, & camped there ?. Any comments would be great. Thanks.
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NOMAD APOLOGY
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Just a quick note to apologise to all you fans of the 'Nomad' for the lack of recent updates. We took a short trip ourselves recently and although we managed to keep new articles going up while we were away, we have now encountered some technical difficulties. For some reason, our web design softwar...
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Newbie soon to be in Oz
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I'm arriving Cairns early Dec for my first trip to Australia. I've rented a small campervan in Cairns and will pick up my daughter who will have just completed a semester at the School for Field Studies (actually located in the rainforest). I returning to the US from Brisbane 12 days later. We are think...
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Is It Me or Has Our Ladyship.............
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After updating my Anti-virus program and also resetting some of the options in Internet Explorer 8, I thought I would come to my favourite evening forum and catch up on the latest posts. Once past the forum front page, I suddenly noticed the absence of those vexatious 'Banner Adds' and even looked at...
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Accommodation near Tamworth for Country Music Festival
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Enquired earlier about caravan parks near Tamworth. Have just had a return phone call from the Kootingal Court Caravan Park and we are able to get a powered van site for nine days from 11th January! So if anyone else thinks it is too late to stay in the region during the Country Music Festival it may b...
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From us to you .. A Christmas card for you all :)
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http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2005263392736&source=jl999
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YOUNG COUNTRY COP GOES BEYOND THE LINE OF DUTY!!
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With all the social unrest today i often think back on an experience about 3yr ago. On a fishing trip with three mates to the NT.Arrived at Blackall , QLD, about dusk. pulled into a truck stop & fueled two 4x4,s. Asked if we could pay to use the showers , all was good [no charge] ,as i walked out of showe...
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CORRECTION;
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RE; Wolf Creek Creator, Sorry disco, In a reply to Disco i stated that it was in NT, should read WA. I realised my mistake when i re-read my post, I tryed to edit it & as the nett service was on a very go slow to nothing i lost all service in the process, just managed a quick reply after an hour or so of trying...
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GPS
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Hi G/N, For all that have a gps have a look at www.poidb.com/ some might find it handy. Regards Roamin.
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Higher interest rates good for self funded retire
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Higher interest rates i am excited
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Motorhome question
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First off hello everyone on here, have been cramming everything about motorhomes lately. Not yet taken the leap and bought one, but have a question if someone could answer. What are the disadvantages of a front wheel driven motorhome and a rear wheel drive one. Have been around to the nearest Jayco de...
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To Sell or Not To Sell
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Is a shame,but seems I will have to sell my campervan. Broke my clutch foot, and is not repairing very well. Surgery looks to be looming over the horizon with bone fusion and plating. Future doesn't look good in using a manual gearbox from now on. If you hear of anyone thinking of buying a campervan, Then...
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