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Required Caravan Storage
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Hi all. We take delivery of our new van in July, and was wondering if anyone knows of a under cover storage shed in the vicinity of Cooroy, Noosaville and surrounding areas etc.. The van is 22ft. I don't mind if anyone has a farm shed or the likes, would just like to get it undercover.. Happy to discuss th...
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Road from Bedourie to Birdsville 'impassible' .....well sorts of!
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I had an interesting experience today towing my van the 180 or so kilometers between Bedourie to Birdsville. I got to the intersection of the Eyre Developmental Road leading to Birdsville (160 km away) and the Diamantina Developmental Road leading to Windorah (370 km away). The branch to Birdvill...
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Storms rip cover off van
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returned from having cancer scan at hospital and found a storm front had come through and ripped the cover off the van. Totally destroyed it.
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Des and Jane
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Red's Beach
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Does anybody know of this free camp at Trralgon or any other camps near the town Thank you in advance.
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List of Silo Art in all states
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As the topic says. Has anyone got a comprehensive list of all of the current painted silos? We have seen a few in Vic but don't want to miss any if we can help it. Would be great to have a list as we start our travels in retirement.
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oldbloke
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Camping at arrowsmith rest area
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Hi to all .I have looked at the ad saying you can camp there then it says in another place it is just a rest area . Has anyone stayed there lately . I am leaving to head north at the od June and trying to work out my over night stays .Thank you for your time Snips
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thermal blankets
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Hi. I will be spending some nights within the next 2-3 weeks free camping in central and north western NSW. I do not have a diesel or gas heater in the van and am aware that it get's somewhat cold of a night in these areas. My question is; has anyone had experience with using "thermal Blankets" on their bed,...
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Re the arrowsmith rest area
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Sorry should have said its about 300k from Perth wa
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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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