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Caravan parks during lockdown
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Just watched the owner of Cable Beach Caravan Park complaining about the WA borders being closed and how parks will not survive without NSW and VIC tourists. His park was 90% empty but there had been no attempt to tidy the park, dirt piled against gutters, power boxes leaning from vertical, trees not t...
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Macca70
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Curtains/blinds/venetians
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Hi everyone, have been thinking to change the curtains. does anyone have draw down blinds that r not builtin to the van. Was wondering how well they work and how effective they are at keeping out the cold. In another van we had we tried a few venetians in kitchen and they looked great and modernised the lo...
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the rocket
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After the confined to barracks charge.
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When are they gunna cut us loose? Bloody CCPVID-19, I'm about ta blow a gasket, l wanna go ta Cooper Pedy before them local wombats clean the joint out. Who else is thinkin about goin? I'm flyin up first, just ta have a captin cook, an im lookin for someone that's got a sense of humor (an adventure) to fill...
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Thunda
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Needing suggestions for trip to GC
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Hello everyone,
Hope youre all keeping fit and well at this time.
Im new to caravanning and only done a few short trips away locally. Im planning to head from Geelong to Gold Coast in late July and taking the trip easy.
Any suggestions for suggested routes, overnight stop-overs would be greatly app...
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Wayno1956
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Road Ranger
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Anybody out there in Nomad land see or heard from Road Ranger? Miss his very witty posts. Cheers, Greg
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The Gnome
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It' On!!!
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I just returned home from a 3 day work trip in the country around Biloela/Gayndah/Murgon in Qld. The Nomads have been let loose! A few vans getting around on the Bruce Highway, but on the country highways (mostly heading west) every 5th vehicle had some sort of mobile accommodation attached. More v...
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Nevd
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Diesel heater performance
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In two words: bloody brilliant! A few weeks past I fitted a Chinese diesel heater (E-bay - $180) and have been very pleased with its performance when camped by the Murray in NW Vic with nights down to around 5C. However I've now moved to a location near the Grampians in Vic and have an elevation of 250m. Fo...
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Mike Harding
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reverse osmosis
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Anyone use a reverse osmosis unit when collecting water from creeks and rivers? If not What do you use?
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billy botswana
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Jayco Outback 2013 outside speakers not working
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Hi everyone, We purchased 2nd hand a few weeks ago, tried To make speakers work on outside with no luck. We know it's something to do with adjusting the balance But I cannot find that on Menu. Any help appreciated. Thankyou
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KymLou
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apollo ex rentals
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Hello All. Does anyone have experience / knowledge of Apollo ex rental Toyota 4wd Hilux diesel motorhomes? They have some for sale and look interesting. Thanks in advance.
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penny1
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Get a bigger twin cab for a tug !
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Hi Those GNs who worry that they are a bit over weight in the van and are considering a bigger tug might like to consider this old girl for towing their big van Just a big twin cab really ! Jaahn -- Edited by Jaahn on Wednesday 10th of June 2020 07:02:06 PM
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Jaahn
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Suitable bike rack for Sprinter RV
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What bike rack should I fit to the rear of my Sprinter van. It has a bar as well as a step. (My bike is a basic Giant model but I might upgrade to an electric model at some point.) Thanks in advance. PS What does the STICKY in front of some message mean? (Im a newbie ) this
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Aussiefolk
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2006 Fiat Ducato Jayco Conquest 2.8L 5-speed manual
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I only take delivery of this vehicle this coming Saturday. For it's age it has low mileage of 112,000km. I'm new to Motorhomes, but have owned a caravan a few years ago. Any tips and tricks with this particular type of van I should watch out for? Thanks folks.
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jrk36
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Covid Free Town
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At the height of this virus thingy, we had a sign on entrance roads into our town which warned that driving thru was allowed but stopping unless you were a local was banned. We have still got these signs, and we have had no covid cases in town. Our demographic, is 70% over 60 years of age So as a combined pos...
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securing a van..
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We don't yet have a van....but have been thinking about "security"/being stolen. Is it poss to hide a tracking device "semi permanently"?? I realise that answers will alert a thief on where to look....but maybe PM me?? Do any manufacturers put a GPS in the paint?? (is that doable??)...cheers Bilbo
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bilbo
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WeberQ Casserole Dish - Can it be used in a gas oven?
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I have a small (1.3L) WeberQ Casserole Dish that I can use in my Baby Q. Can I also use it in my gas oven in the caravan? Thanks and Cheers, Rex
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rexboggs5
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Living cheap on the road fulltime.
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While l'm out of action l decided to watch some of the american videos cheap rv living on youtube. I saw the original documentary on tv years ago and never realised how much this movement has developed. Intresting to see income potential from so many videos and subscribers.
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STRETCH ARMSTRONG
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Hiring a Caravan Verses Purchasing for an Annual Escape to Warmer Climes
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Hi We have not long moved to Tassie and are considering making it an annual return to the Mainland to escape the winter and catch up with family and friends. Anyone done this by hiring rather than buying a caravan?
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Gravy73
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Supply & Fit of Diesel Air Heater in Motorhome
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We're considering installing a Diesel Air Heater into our Iveco Winnebago 'Jervis' Motorhome, and from what I've read a 2.2Kw Eberspacher/Dometic unit would do the job nicely. Can anyone out there recommend anyone that can supply & fit for us. We live in Shepparton but would consider anywhere...
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REBA
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Avan microwave
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We have an Avan Nathan. The microwave which has died after 2 years is in a separate compartment above the 2 door fridge. Does anyone know how to get to the microwave to remove it. Getting no help from Avan.
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