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My thoughts on the Bruce Highway
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Having just returned from 3 months in NSW and Qld, we travelled from Carngham(near Ballarat) to Port Douglas and back. We got on the Bruce highway at Marybrough and went to Cairns. I felt a lot of trepidation before we set off, as I had heard that the Bruce was full of potholes and as one polictician recen...
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Sunraysia style steel spoked rims.
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Hi all, has anyone got or had these steel wheels for any amount of time. Did they rust, if so how long did it take ?
Just looking at a set of new ones, don't want to waste my money. Cheers DR.
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Wheel studs sheering off
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My van is a Franklin Core plated Oct 22. I have had the van since new, and 1st problem we had was grey water tank supports breaking of. This fixed by Syd RV no issues there and yes they did do a 1000 klm service. My present issue occured on a return journey from a caravan muster. We live in Hartley NSW and the m...
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Qld rego
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Hi gang. My 1984 Viscount van is currently registered in NSW but Im thinking about moving to/storing it in Qld. Can anyone tell me if I need to obtain a roadworthy in Qld to initially register it in Qld. Further, do I need a roadworthy each annual renewal, as in NSW Thank you. bigdaddy
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Comments on Silverline 2015-2017 good or bad
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Thinking about changing from a Starcraft to a Silverline want the extra space & similar size 21.65 . Are there any problems that could/might change my mind. appreciate your comments. Thankyou.
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What are the rules (Law) for carrying petrol/diesel on rear of van.
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I have asked around and everyone has a different concept. It seems to be a common practice but I wonder about legality, and insurance ramifications. Wouldn't want a face-full of fuel in the event that I rear-ended a van with containers of fuel on the rear. B
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You know, that horrible brown hole . . .
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Well you should know the one i mean - gets stained yellow-brown over years and is difficult and unsavoury to clean back to gleaming white. Well my 2-bobs worth - (1). Clean it up with Jiff or the like then spray with VANISH Oxy-Action and leave it for hours. Maybe overnight. the spray is thick so hangs t...
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Rat alert Winton Longreach
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Just planning our next leg on our trip from Roma heading to Winton Longreach across to Mt Isa then up to Katherine then across to WA down coast etc just strolling around the van park tonight and talking with a few vanners and they mentioned that there is a rat plague Has anyone experienced this in their t...
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Minature Blacksmith shop
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Just finished this in some spare time, a lot of fiddly hours doing it though,turned out quite well i thought.Cheers
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Aluminium, Zinc or Magnesium rods best for my HWS?
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Forgetting cost, which rod will give the best long term protection to my HWS? Do they make a of each rod? B
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Digital Drivers License
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If you have a digital licence and you are pulled over by Police, are you required to give your phone to the officer or just show it. I considered getting my digital DL, but then baulked at the potential invasion of my privacy by handing my unlocked device to an officer. An unlocked device could have a data...
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Caravan weight distribution hitch
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Has anyone used these, are they good and can anyone recommend a make? Thanks
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Welding to van chassis - problems?
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Can welding to the van chassis affect the electronics of the van at all? b
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Bowenville Reserve Free Camp.
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Bowenville is approx. 30 klms along the Warrego Hway east of Dalby Q. Camp site is 4 k south of the hway. Just be prepared there is no dump point, And there has been in excess of 20 vans each for the last 3 night. Great camp site but no Dump point. Camp site is along the Oakey Creek. FYI Jay & Dee -- Edited by...
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Price of parts
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Just some info for all of you. A part in an appliance in my van failed, I wont name it, the point is the cost difference, I went to a local franchise that deals in all bits associated with this type of appliance and more. They quoted me $199 for what I needed, and stated it will need to be ordered as they don't k...
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VBA Gas Compliance Certificate
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VBA Gas Compliance Certificates is not worth the paper they are printer on. In November 2024 I had a plumber run a gas line from an existing bayonet fitting on the LH side of the caravan to a new bayonet fitting on the RH side of caravan in he was paid cash and left without issuing a Gas Compliance Certific...
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To all those that posted funnies
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Thank you.. you have made my weekend. Keep it up -- Edited by Peter1059 on Sunday 4th of August 2024 09:02:49 PM
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Water filters
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Best water filters for pumping out of the Murray
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Paper plates
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Does anyone amongst the GNs use paper plates with lunch/dinner ??
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New D Max
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We are buying a new X Terrain D Max , arrives in about 3 weeks time. Should we get some Ks on the clock before towing the van ? Any help apreciated.
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