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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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Banglabill
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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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Tigerchips2
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House Sitter Required
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Not sure where this should actually be posted but I am looking for house sitter for our property at Rutherglen in North East Victoria from late May until September 1 We are on two acres of land on the edge of town. Person we are looking for will be required to look after one cat and depending on the weather m...
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Black Dog
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Rubbish tyres and valves?
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Had our 3 year old van serviced this week, it gets done annually by one of the biggest and longest established van workshops in Melbourne. The only 'concern' raised this time was deteriorated valve stems showing cracks and perishing, including the spare which has always been covered and never used....
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SouthernComfort
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Rear View Mirrors.
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I have little tolerance for TV ads that are untruthful or inaccurate. As a Grey Nomad the Holden Trailblazer TV ad annoyed me. The ad clearly show the Holden Trailblazer towing a Trailer/Caravan that is clearly wider than the Tug. My understanding is that Australian ADR's clearly state that you mu...
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Yuglamron
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Gps
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does anyone have a gps with dashcam if so what brand and is it any good.tia
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Mrs Ford Ranger
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Caravan hitch and car hitch height
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Know car and caravan have to be level when hitched up. My question is, our cars height is 470 ground to hitch D035, the caravan we getting is 520 ground to hitch ( bottom hitch placed). We looking at getting 80ml raiser for car tow bar section. Would like any one had similar issue or any ideas -- Edited by De...
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Deidrekomac
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ATM Upgrade
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Hi All, Hope you are enjoying the rain. I have just had the ATM upgraded on my van and if you looking to do the same and you live within striking distance of Maryborough Qld I can recommend Transmod. My van is a 2008 Supreme Spirit 18' dual axle. The original ATM was 2173kg as stated on the compliance plate a...
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Hurls
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Entry door of Avan Ovation M6 not functional
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Hi, The top latch on the entry door of our Avan Ovation often remains open and the door cant be shut, and makes it very difficult to open. I am told that it could be a spring that has broken or fallen off and is now inside the door. I cant see how to take the take the inside of the entrance door off to see if the sp...
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Splottboy
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caravan
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hi all has anyone own or brought a geist 565.
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stock61
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Air conditioning
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Just wondering if you can use your air conditioning unit while you are driving? We have a Ibid 4 installed but no air conditioning is in the cab. We own a Toyota Coaster
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GKW
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Interesting Story from WAPOL
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https://www.facebook.com/883107411747369/posts/2825374157520675/
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Ger08
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Free camping for caravan
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if anyone is looking for somewhere to stay travelling north, have lovely 100 acre property half hour out of Townsville. Its full of all sorts of animals but mainly horses. Separate toilet/shower available, free power for caravan. Just need someone to drop in a few feeds and check waters when Im ou...
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Glendawan
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Caravan covers
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Hi
Our van is stored out in the open A lid have covers on special this weekend is it good to cover a van or does it sweat and cre a 're mould?
Are these covers easy enough to put on the van by 1 person?
Also we have solar panels on the roof so the batteries are not going to stay charged I would assume. We also hav...
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bobkat
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to grease or not to grease level riders / weight distribution hitches
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hey chappies, I have been told that I should not grease my level rider bars as that simply collects dirt. also told not to grease the towball cup. opinions please would be welcome especially if authoritative - that is, supported by logic or other convincing stuff, not only what you think or do. be safe o...
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shanem
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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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Eaglemax
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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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