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Caravaning from Australia -> Tasmania -> New Zealand -> Australia
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Did try a search with little info. Anyone in the group that went from Australia to Tasmania, then New Zealand and returning to Australia with their caravan & 4x4. a) Which sea carrier did you use, and the estimated costs? b) If you do it again, would you rather consider hiring a campervan? Any tips...
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Shocking phone customer service.
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Ok, This is not a caravan topic, I do not know about your experiences with the shocking phone customer service by large corporate companies. Of late I had to wait on my mobile for 48 minutes to receive a response from my insurance company. Similar to the run around that I experienced from a telecommuni...
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Road advice
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What's the easiest way to drive from new England area to the Northern rivers, grafton
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Brand new van servicing
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According to the supplier of my new van it is mandatory if I wish to preserve the warranty to have it serviced after 3 months b y which time it will probably have done 1500 klms. Right now its probably done 700 klms and all is running well. I asked for cost and what they did and this is the reply, cost is $550 + p...
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Do you Grey Nomads believe that cyclists and cycletourers should be banned from the road, or are they entitled:
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like you to use the road for their quite enjoyment?. Why I am asking this question is I am coming back to bicycletouring with my dog, mainly on quiet country roads, and last weekend I was abused by a Bob and Marge Grey Nomad couple for being on the road out here. They actually followed me into a rest area, ju...
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Should your batteries be disconnected when van is on layup?
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I have been asking around and doing a bit of reading on the subject, but a definitive answer so far has not been forthcoming. There's plenty of recommendations that they are best kept at 20 - 80% state of charge, but with solar connected they inevitably hit 100% in no time. Even at 100% there must be pre...
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What is the long term scenario of a tire after a puncture plug
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Two things - Long term after a plug fix Long term after an aerosol can fix What is the law for insurance coverage/long term life? B
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Holden Colorado Chip remap
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Hi all, Has anybody had a Dyno tune ECU remap on a Colorado. Mine's a MY18 Auto. Is it worth it? Thanks for your help
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AL-KO wheel nuts
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Anyone know the size off wheel nuts for AL-KO 10 six stud Landcrusier electric brake drums ?
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Protecting ourPride & Joy (THE VAN)
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We have a Jayco Heritage 20 ft van. We do not have the van under cover. Hence it endures a lot of "muck" over all the van. I am using a spray-on general cleaner over the van in set areas and then using the gernie to clean it off. Then move on to the next space and repeat the process. Now the van looks clean and fre...
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Western Australia Coast 9 to 12 months Trip Advice
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Hello everyone, my wife and I are taking a trip to W.A. for 9 to 12 months. Leaving home from Brisbane possibly June or July (flexible). We are asking advice as follows. We understand that if we head straight to Broome area, we need to leave there by end of Sept. If we started to head to Nullarbor /Esper...
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DROP DOWN BEDS
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Motorhome newbies here - yet to purchase. We currently have some allocated funds on a term deposit so we still have about 10 months till that will be available. Just back from Leisurefest & the feature that appealed best to us was the drop down electric beds. We both thought it was a great space save...
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Van / car transport Perth to Brisbane
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were looking at going across to Brisbane from Perth beginning of May 2025, has anyone experienced transporting a vehicle/poptop caravan across via ship or train ? We have a 2014 grand Cherokee and a 2018 Windsor single axle poptop
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Retirement villages accused of gouging older Australians in 'corporatised elder abuse'
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-30/retirement-villages-accused-of-gouging-older-australians/104407150
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Aged discrimination
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Just grabbed these shots off the TV. Seems aged count for very little in this socialist gov. And another gripe - just been refused coverage from the health fund for a couple of tests ordered by the doctor. most irritating was the bowel cancer test - promoted right now on the TV as a free yearly recommen...
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a STICK THAT KEEPS RETURNING.
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The lies about blood pressure - and the danger of BP medications.
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Although hesitant to extend this article to others since some make a sport of opposing everything, here goes anyway - some will find it interesting. Doesn't apply to me because I'm not grey - I'm SILVER!! But driving can be a danger - and other info here will be of interest to most Greys.
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Opus campers
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Evening all,
Anyone travelling with, or know of people with an Opus camper?
Just looking for all the pros and cons.
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Wikicamps crashing
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Hi All
Just wondering if anyone is having issues with wiki camps crashing. Checked for updates etc. What is everyone using if not wiki camps?
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Caravan Happy
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TPMS system - opinion
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A couple of days ago someone was making enquiry about these tire monitors. My post was lost it seems so here's the main portions of my opinion and a good source for these and all other electronic stuff at prices generally way below the third party sellers often quoted. All over a very interesting site...
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