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Inverters, a necessary evil in this case
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A while ago I was diagnosed with the need for a CPAP machine, DVA very generously provided one with the ability to run on 12VDC as well as 240AC. As I now have a dog and a desire to stop independently of mains power I thought I'd get the 12 volt lead for the CPAP machine only to be told that they don't run on 12 vo...
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pick up our Jayco Penguin next friday.
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well this will be the start of our G/ns adventure.We would appreciate any comments good or bad about the Jayco Penguincheers Ibbo..2000 vintage.As I have mentioned before our tow vehicle will be our El Falcon S/w.no off road driving,just meander as we find places.We have listened to advice given by...
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ibbo
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Right or Wrong
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For all those out there NSW that have trouble with the tiny liitle roundabouts we continue to install can you tell me, at a T- Intersection with a roundabout is the blue car going straight on permitted to enter the roundabout while the green car is making a right turn in the right lane . Bear i...
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Mynah Birds.
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What a great mimic are these birds.We Have a Four month old Staffie pup(Wally)and he has those toys that squeak when he bites them.in the yard yesterday I could hear all these squeaking sounds,not the dog but the birds mimicking the toy noise.Well that was just the beggining,like most places along th...
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Caravan Weight
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The weighbridge at work had its annual calibration last week and so I thought I would take the van down today and check the weight.
Full water tank (100L), half full toilet cassette (4.5L), both 9Kg gas bottles full.
Pantry stocked, 2L water,2 stubbies,2 alcho pops in fridge, slab of beer, normal co...
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Gary and Kerry
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Road Rule Change
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For those travelling into NSW the attached may be of interest , Fancy that NSW actually following the lead of others pitty they don't review a lot more of the current rules to get in step with the world at large -- Edited by Wombat 280 at 17:43, 2008-11-09
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Radios for travelling
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http://home.iprimus.com.au/rfh/radio_receiption.html
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Emergency contact and medical information
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www.triple0card.com.au Hi all A friend of mine just told me about this site, it looks like a good idea, and so I thought I would share it here. Both she and her husband have just signed up for this. Apparently when you register with them they record as many emergency contacts as you want, they also recor...
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Dream pots?
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Has anyone had any experience with a 'Dream pot"? I am thinking of purchasing one as I would love to do the odd stew/pot road without using up all the gas or running the genny for hours. What else do people use?
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Bubs
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Did you ever hear the stories about cars being written off on the way home from the dealer?
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Well I know all about it, picked up my brand new turbo diesel Sorento today at 4:00 and it was written off at 5:50.... Hadn't even got it home. Silly woman drove thru a give way sign straight into me. Had no chance..... Fortunatley no one was injured, and APIA have said that even though I had not had the cha...
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This site might beat the record
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Wrenbrook Naturist Resort I have a faint suspicion that they will get more visitors than our record attempt yesterday... Now I didn't look....... OK, I had a quick peek
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Ole Grizzly
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Crazy Green Syndrome
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If you feel you have a problem coming to grips with climate change then there's help out there . You can't get an appointment to see a doctor if you have a life and death situation but if your a little on the confused side with climate change and what you can do to get others to follow your lead then there's...
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Coromal Aussie Tourer
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My first post. Hello all. Has anyone any experience of the 'Coromal Aussie Tourer' - 16ft tandem axle ? Am just getting back into caravanning and have just found a one-owner 1989 model in amazingly 'as new' condition with heaps of extras. Older couple bought it from new, kept it in a shed all its life, an...
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poptop with ensuite
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I am looking for a new van with shower and toilet.I have always had poptops.has anyone had any experience ,good or bad,with a poptop with ensuite,or should i change to a with a solid van with shower and toillet. rocan
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Stickers
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Did I read a post that we now have a bumper sticker . If so how do I get one and what's it look like
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Bumper stickers
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Any favourite bumper stickers? Saw this one yesterday and liked it so much I'm thinking of putting it on the back of the Jayco: Keep tooting. I'm just reloading.
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Fishermen s argument saver
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While down at Port Stephens over the week end the bloke on the next site was getting and ear full on why the smelly bait wasn't going in the already over loaded fridge with the tucker. Having gone through the same thing many times myself over the years I passed on a tip given to me years back . Rather th...
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86 Days to go
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Its only 86 days before we head off on our first big trip (5 months). Still don't have a plan where we are going, I think we will toss a coin as we drive out of the driveway to which way to go. Originally had planned to be in Brisbane mid March to see family, but wife is going up in 2 weeks time for a fornight so no n...
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Gary and Kerry
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new car purchase
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anyone looking at purchasing a new small car should look very closley at the new barinas I have one looks great but mechanical problems ?? I now regret the purchase
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MENS HEALTH, I believe we should be open and upfront about this, how's everyone about it?
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November is PROSTATE CANCER awareness month ( Mowvember) those of you without moustaches are encouraged to grow one (No not the ladies, only the blokes) in support of "prostate awareness"..... I don't have one now that is of any real use to do what it is supposed to do but hey I'm alive and I c...
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