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Towing speed - some like it hot!
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Being one of those nomads that cruise along at around 90kph (LC200 and 2.5t van) it does surprise me at times to be rounded up by fellow caravan owners doing easily 110kph, towing sometimes quite large vans. I know every tow vehicle and van combination each have their own parameters but I'm interested...
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Word Press Blogs
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Hi, I have just retired and about to head off with the boss (Lesley) on a few trips in the Van. I've been thinking of starting a free blog on wordpress. I'm not a faceache person. Planning in including not just trips but additional activities, say fishing, hikes or camping. I would appreciate any tips o...
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D max vs Triton vs Ranger
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I'm thinking of purchasing a new tow vehicle, My short list . Ford Ranger 3.0 litre. D max latest model Triton gls premium , Anyone have these , comments appreciated . Regards Orid
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Aussies stuck overseas during Pandemic
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It appears that there may be up to 25,000 Australians, trying to get back to Australia, from overseas As we all know, they are only allowed back, in dribs and drabs, due to the lack of quarantine facilitiesAlso, the airlines appear to be price gouging, or at least bumping the economy seats off the list...
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Caravan cooking
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Hi folks, I shall soon be buying a hybrid camper with outdoor kitchen. I'm sure there will be times when I will want to cook indoors -- flies, rain and so on -- and I'm wondering what may be the best, and safest cooker to use indoors. The gas won't be plumbed indoors so I'm wondering whether gas cylinders (w...
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Work available in exchange for a site
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https://www.thegreynomads.com.au/classifieds/help-wanted/woombah-area-posted-5820/
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Night vision equipment
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I'm thinking of treating myself to an early Christmas present ie. some night vision gear. It seems there are two types: 1 - photo multiplier tubes 2 - infrared/thermal PMT is serious tech and expensive ($10k+) so they're out and, very annoyingly, it seems they are illegal in Oz! Which leaves IR stuff o...
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Well, how about that………..
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A thread similar to this may have been started before, if so, my apologies but no harm in starting again - bit of fun. In 2016 we were on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, driving to our B&B for the night in a little village called Finsbay. Driving along the scenery was nothing but hi...
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Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba
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If you are near Toowoomba at the moment and love gardens come and see the Botanical Gardens at Queens Park and the Gardens at Laurel Bank Park. Took some time to have a look today before the Carnival of Flowers starts on the week end.
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Port Macquarie or Coffs Harbour or anywhere in between?
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Hi everyone,
Were travelling up the Pacific Highway and cant decide where to pull up for a few days. We will stay in a caravan park...somewhere between or within Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Id love to hear some opinions.
We then plan to travel back down and stay in Moss Vale or nearby there.
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What happened to NO - DOZE pills
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Going back a few years ago, when doing interstate, I used NO DOZE to make an extra kilometer. They helped me to stay awake, keep alert, and were perfectly safe, Best of all, they were about five bucks a box. More recently, when asked by a young driver what was available to help him keep awake. I told him abo...
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Best route from Albury to Shoalhaven advice
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Hi everyone. We are towing our van to Shoalhaven, NSW from Albury. We are looking for the least Mountainest way to get there. Someone suggested we leave the Hume Highway at Goulburn and travel through Nerriga on to Nowra and then Shoalhaven. Has anyone done this? We want to avoid the Clyde Mountain and...
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Trailermate
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Hi, have a question. Can you use the trailermate to jack up the side of the caravan to change a tyre? Or is it just for jockey wheel or stand at front of van? Thanks -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 16th of September 2020 05:25:52 PM
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National parks NSW and QLD
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We have been going to national parks since cov19 restrictions ended in both states mainly on the coast in NSW before the border was shut and have just spent 30 days at inskip point QLD and now in Carnarvon Gorge MT Moffart NP and the ranger said bookings are up from 1000 persons to 6000 persons since rest...
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seniors card wine offer
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Morning everyone, We just got a Seniors Card offer of 12 reds + 3 Free to try + free delivery. Has anyone tryed these. Good, Bad, or neutral. Some feed back if you please. We have committed, as we like a drop or three. = $ 8.00 per bottle. Old & Grey
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Carbon Monoxide Danger
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Hi All I was talking to a friend recently about the diesel heater in my van and how much I enjoy the heating, economy and convenience of the unit. To my dismay the response was that he didn't need to fit one to his van as he uses a camping heater inside! The heater he is talking about is the open flame radian...
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There goes the neighbourhood
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Enjoying the peace and quiet on a station north of White cliffs - well, except for the buzz of the blowies, when a couple of 4wds towing camper trailers rolled in. Loud 4-way conversation deciding where to set up camp, and then one considerate chap got out his battery powered leaf blower and spent 10 m...
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Is fruit picking that hard?
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https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/queensland-fruit-farmers-face-a-chronic-shortage-of-fruit-pickers/news-story/489e828694ae10d3...
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Current recalls, are you affected?
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https://www.caradvice.com.au/880606/car-recalls-australia/?utm_source=Nine-Front-Page&utm_medium=Referral
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ADDING A BBQ BOX TO REAR BUMPER?
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I would like to ad a checkerplate box to the the very solid rear bumper of my Goldstream RV Offroader to carry a Baby Webber. The van came with two steel gerry can holders on the rear and was thinking of removing one of those. The box I have would not extend past the spare wheel that is already on the bumper. ...
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