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travelling sydney to mackay
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does anyone have a general route to mackay with a caravan/ free camping on the way
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WA
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We are looking at heading to WA via King Ash Bay then across to Broome and down the west coast from the beginning of March, Is this a suitable time , we plan to take approx. 3 months and be back in Iluka by the end of May.
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Telstra wi-fi ultimate 4g
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I have one of these. Probably never used. This should improve my connectability in van and home. (We only use mobiles for internet) because of where we live often speeds are slow. Would i be able to use an aldi data card in this? Or even a mobile card with data? This is not about who provides the best serv...
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School holiday dates for all Oz for 2020
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Another thread mentioned staying clear of places during school holidays so I thought I'd create a file to keep on my computer/phone. I've combined the states where possible to keep things simple: NSW, ACT, WA, SA & TAS Term 1 - 10 April - 26 April 2020 Term 2 - 4 July - 19 July 2020 Term 3 - 26 September -...
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Mike Harding
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Tour uluru
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Hi. Has anyone done a tour, say 3 nights 4 days tour of uluru? Kings canyon, olgas and base walk uluru. Fly in, fly out. Do u need to do a tour or can you hire a car. Rellies biting at the bit to go. -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 17th of February 2020 12:37:12 PM
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WiTi -anyone using it?
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Were thinking of getting the WiTi system for our van. Does anyone use it? Thoughts? Did you fit it yourself? If not, who did?
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Oyster v
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Has anyone purchased the new Oyster V sat tv system? Any feedback or is it too early?
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WA raise mobile phone fines while driving up to $1,000 as of July 1st.
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The challenge to make WA roads safe is always on-going and the latest step is that under the new legislation from July 1st, drivers will have to pay $1,000 and receive 4 demerit points for using their mobile phone. The WA Government has announced tough new, two-tiered penalties for drivers caught usi...
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SAPOL message
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A message for anyone who tows a boat or caravan. SA Police have received several reports indicating split pins (also known as R Pins) have been removed from hitch pins which secure a tow bar to a vehicle (trailer ball mount). The owners were not aware the split pins had been removed until they attempted...
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difficult situations
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for those difficult situations, would you prefer tire chains or a winch
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Buying a vehicle at auctions - follow up to "Which tow car should I buy?"
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A very smart lady, Koala, wrote the following as a reply in my previous thread: "May I suggest when you decide on your preferred vehicle, if you are savey & willing to hunt around, try auction places. You'll certainly save a bit if you know what you are looking for, husband just got a great buy on a wor...
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Mike Harding
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Looking at getting an annexe
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we are thinking of getting an annexe for our new van, just to give us that extra space to store things and to give our dogs and us shelter from the elements. Would only use one if staying several days. What do others use instead of a full annex, would love to know
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FuelMap Australia problem.
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Anyone having problems with this Wiki app ?. It is not opening on my current location, instead it opens on a world map and I have to zoom right in to show service stations nearby. All other apps like WikiCamps and Google maps etc are working fine with location services. Regards Des Edit...... maybe some...
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Range Rover Sports
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Hi, I have just returned from a short trip Sydney - Western Vic - Eastern SA and return, driving my 4.8 litre Patrol (petrol) towing the Jayco Starcraft (2.5 tonne). I experienced a serious feeling of in-adequacy when climbing hills, as some of those "little" turbo uses flashed past dragging their 2....
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couple nights away
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me, the boss and 2 dogs. first night we spent in an old mining town that has all the infrastructure removed but still has curb and gutting and lawns maintained by the wildlife. We were the only campers in the area, just magic. Second night was sorta central tassie with 18 other campers. 80% of them where y...
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Spot Gen 3 Tracker
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Hi all, wondering if anyone is using or has used a Spot Tracker. Im looking at one and would love hear any experiences with it.
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Diesel heaters
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The ubiquitous E-bay diesel heaters: how long does a 10L tank of diesel last in a Victorian winter? (In Rutherglen, if you like :) ) Just trying to get a sense of how much diesel I need to carry for remote camping in winter.
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Mike Harding
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Tell me where to go
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But nicely please :) I think I have almost sorted out the new tow vehicle and, in a month or two, intend to take my caravan and head north from Melbourne. I have been a full time nomad for 12 months so have some experience and with the new vehicle intend to do a long trip over the winter "up north". There's jus...
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Mike Harding
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caravan sidings (panelling)
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Hi Guys, I am bringing to life a tired old 1977 Millard "west side" caravan and I am looking to purchase some caravan siding (or panelling) called Austral Bronze, if anyone on here has some or knows someone who has please let me know 0418689581 I believe that this particular siding has not been made for a...
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Security
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Does anybody have a good suggestion for the best way of securing my caravan from theft, while parked in a back paddock that doesn't have a padlock on the gate towards the road? i.e. gate-padlock is not feasible, because owner drives in and out of that gate nearly every day. Wheel clamp? Towbar locking g...
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