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How do you prevent theft?
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Theft of all items in your campsite including your caravan. I use a hitch lock, cant drill it, cant cut it, had one for years. What do you use? Also items under your annex. And I've noticed the routine of MH owners that place chairs folded up on their site when they need to exit the caravan park. That stop...
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Registering a caravan?
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This is probably a dumb question on my part but, My caravan hasn't been used for 15 months and requires re-registering, it is currently registered but is due shortly and this year is the 1st year that it requires an inspection. Do I have to take it to a Service Centre or just a qualified mechanic...it is 2...
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Wizardofoz
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SALUTE Caravans
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The good wife and I are finally retiring this April and we are 'virgin' caravaners! We are looking for a 19 to 20 ft Van and wondering if you good people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. We are from Perth but like the look of these vans as they seem quality built. ...
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mgtlat
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Isuzu D max towing Jayco silver line
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Just wondering if anyone has any experience towing a 3030 GVM van Jayco silver line with a late model Isuzu d max 3 L diesel dual cab Ute? Is this vehicle a reasonable towing vehicle or Will it be hard work? -- Edited by Preston on Wednesday 5th of February 2020 02:18:25 PM
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Preston
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Jurgens
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2 years ago we looked at Jurgens Lunagazer, and crossed it off the list for whatever reasons, however we are looking again. It seems the company has made some changes to the design and engineering, so its back on our list. Anyone with a Jurgens want to give me some feedback?
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Rip and Rosie
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Caravan Standing for 6 months
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Yesterday I jacked up our dual wheel caravan and then rotated the tyres about a half turn. Reason .... Van has been sitting for 7 months and mostly like will be still standing in the yard for a further 4 months. My thinking is that the tyres may/ could develop a flat spot and would therefore show same when d...
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JayDee
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Sydney M2 & M7 Tolls
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As many of you are aware, the ridiculously high tolls on the M2 and M7 tollways were increased in October last year. At the same time, they changed the rules so that any vehicle over 2.8 m high or 12.5 m long was classified the same as a B Double ie commercial. Therefore the tolls for the average modern car...
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erad
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self contained vehicles
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Just come back from 5 weeks in Tassie .. amazed at the amount of sites that state self contained vehicles only ... and is never the case always a group of non self contained vehicles at these sites .. Latrobe being one of the worst with back packers leaving a mess .. $10 fee close to shops but never regulate...
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goldenyears
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March Fly Season
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South-West WA warning............the gum trees are in blossom and so are the March flies. It's hard not to whack them on your leg etc, but doing so attracts more Marchies to the spot where the squashed one was. Wave them away if possible, the buggers bite hard. Cheers Bob -- Edited by Bobdown on Monda...
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Vent to pressurise van to reduce dust
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Hi, I have heard that if you fit a vent at the front of the van it will pressurise the van helping to prevent the ingress of dust on dirt roads. I dont intend driving on a lot of dusty roads but am wondering if the vent that is fitted would do the job for the odd occassion. I have no idea who makes these vents. Th...
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oldbloke
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toyota coaster fuel injectors replace
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hi fellow travellers checking on ball park figure to pay for new injectors for bus 1992 coaster thanks cheers
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christop
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What tow car? We're getting there :)
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No ute, I don't like utes, they're OK on a farm but not for me. So, after much consideration I've narrowed it down to: Holden Trailblazer Holden Colorado 7 As far as I can see the Trailblazer is an update to the Col7 - both have the same engine and gearbox (updates aside) and tow limits and sort of look the sa...
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Mike Harding
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Discount on purchasing a new caravan
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Hi All, Just looking for some advice- Im thinking of buying a new caravan- what percentage discount can you expect from the dealership when buying for cash. thank you
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Marius
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Report from my first trip in my Retreat caravan
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G'day all. I have just returned from my first trip in my new Retreat caravan and can report that almost everything related to using the Thetford toilet for one's and two's went very smoothly. On advice received from this site, I added an additional quantity of Napisan to the toilet and can verify fro...
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12v drawer fridges
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Given the general increase of global temperatures and the imminent desertification of Australia I am considering changing my 3way fridge , which runs really hot when the temp is high, for a compressor fridge. Also I am not really comfortable with the constant use of gas in an enclosed , though vented...
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Smith
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How to print docs when mobile?
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What is the best way to get important documents printed and or scanned when you are away from home ? For example, purchase contracts and similar documents that need to be signed and sent back?
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Gavinwr27
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Weights and Insurance? No idea mate....
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While I was busy today,with my bathroom scales,checking my towball weight,another caravanner approached and asked what I was doing.Despite me giving him a detailed explanation of the process,he was completely lost,and said "I tow a 2 tonne van.....what should my towball weight be?". Because I h...
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Overdrive
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my question is about towing in 6th gear, sometimes called overdrive. My vehicle is a 6 speed auto transmission Holden Trailblazer with 3000Kg capacity, towing a 2000Kg ATM caravan. As you can imagine the vehicle tows easily and effortlessly and is quite happy to automatically slip into 6th gear or...
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ConsumerMan
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Cheap Transport to Kangaroo Island
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https://www.sealink.com.au/bookthemout?utm_source=satc&utm_medium=paid-soci...
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Iva Biggen
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Roof racks for VW
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Hi am having problem with getting roof rack for VW LT35 2006 seems none have long enough things to fit into rail which is 13 inches anyone know where I could go at a reasonable price its to put a solar panel on
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sassycat
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