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Which Chain Saw?
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Hi ... I am currently looking to purchase a chain saw for light work around the house felling/trimming small trees & perhaps taking with me for firewood gathering should I ever get serious about 'bush camping'. Could you please help me with your opinions & experience. I have searched the f...
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RACQ Caravan Insurance
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On Monday we enquired about caravan insurance for our soon to be built van. We told the RACQ, that it would be stored in a secure gate locked area in the local caravan park, which is setup for van storage... We wanted to use the RACQ, as all of out house and vehicles are already insured with them, thinking i...
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Wintersun Caravan Park, Alice Springs
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I want some feedback about Wintersun Caravan Park, Alice Springs. I had a very unpleasant experience there recently and wanted to find out if anyone would recommend .... or not .... that park in the future? Do you have alternative parks in Alice Springs that you would recommend and why? Thanking you...
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Cold weather
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Cold morning here in Logan City Brisbane area with the temp down to 7 degrees but the westerly wind had it feeling like 3 - 4 degrees. That is cold for Logan. What is the temp where you are.? Early winter, so looks like a very cold winter period. Jay&Dee
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Insurance
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Hi, were a couple from NZ just bought a caravan to store at daughters in Qld between visits. Our query is about insurance. We have no idea what is required. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Trish
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Weight Distribution Hitch
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I am buying a Blue Sky Tuscany van . ATM is 2900 kg and 180 ball weight and has Electronic Stability Control. Tug is a D Max 4x4 . Should I also fit a WDH ? Duncan
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Truma Vario gas heater eco
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Considering fitting a Truma Gas Heating for Van 21ft so I can do free camping and not need generator. As i already have Gas keeping to Gas heating seem better idea against diesel heating. Question has anyone installed gas heating to go under bed, realize need licenced gas installer for gas hookup. is t...
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Caravan Storage
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Our van is now being stored under cover ( in a large shed no direct access to the sun). What do I need to do to protect the battery whilst the van is in storage? Terry
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Can you get paperwork, like instruction manuals?
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We just bought this van secondhand, and it came with nothing. We get the idea from previous vans how to work things, but I like physical copies, in case we have no internet to look it up. I mean: the 3 way fridge, the gas stove top, the grill, the electric pump for the water, the roll out awning, the van itsel...
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Bubble Wrap, does it work for the cold/heat.for caravans.
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I have posted the info below on another forum. Thought I would throw it in here to get your thoughts re the article on bubble wrap. ""My wife... Dee.... was telling me that she heard on TV. that the Federal Government is thinking of instigating a federal loan to householders to the value of $50,000.I am g...
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Winters Here
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Finally after a long time with only a few short trips (for various reasons)since Christmas, we are heading off on Monday to the Kimberley's. Planning on taking a couple of weeks to get North via the Inland Hwy and then spend a couple of months looking around, then another month coming back via the Coast...
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PORT OF AIRLIE CAR PARK
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Hi all seeking a bit of advice ... planning a trip up to Airlie beach and take a day trip out to the islands . Closest car parks to ferry departure is the port of Airlie car park and the marina car park . Has anyone used these parking bays ? and which would you recommend for a small lmotorhome ? or caravan Obvio...
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border Crossing
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What are the rules about taking fruit and vegies across the various borders NSW/ VIC VIC/ SA and SA/Wa - is there a wesite you can check
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Tow behind vehicle
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Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...
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Tow behind vehicle
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Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...
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Baby dragged from campervan by dingo
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https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/dingo-drags-toddler-away-from-campervan-on-fraser-island-20190419-p51fjx.html
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Winching a caravan?
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I regularly (like now) take my caravan deep into the bush through forests and on tracks that are more 4WD than 2WD and on one occasion was forced to stay an extra week to allow the track to dry out in order to tow the van out. Although I am very careful and try to inspect the tracks in the 4WD vehicle befo...
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Gas top ignitor not working
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Just checked the gas top coils and discoveredthat thew ignitor was not working. How do I check and or replace ignitor. T Could there may be some gunk/ didt andgrease causing the malfunction. Checked Utube but not much info there. If I can not get a quick fix, then I will call in a gas fitter. But!!!! any...
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Gold fossicking
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I will be in the Meekatharra, Cue & Mt Magnet localities soon trying to find that elusive nugget, any other gold hunters are welcome to join me, can compare notes, stories and dreams around the campfire.
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ANU - Caravan Research Project
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Hi 'Vanners The Australian National University, ANU College of Law is conducting research to identify whether the Australian consumer law and the Australian vehicle standards are ineffective in ensuring that only caravans that are fit for purpose are used on Australian roads. The proj...
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