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Kangaroo Island Trip
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We are currently planning a trip immediately after Easter basically from Newcastle out through western NSW, into South Australla and hopefully down as far as Kangaroo Island before coming back home along the Murray. I would like to leave the van somewhere on the mainland for 3 or 4 days and take the ca...
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beechworth to cooma trip
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Hi all, has anyone got any info on the above mentioned trip, road conditions etc would be greatly appreciated, just the 4 of us in an suv this trip. thanks in advance, Neal.
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Caravan Parks in Tasmania
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Planning on touring Tasmania late December and January. What would you suggest about needing to book power van sites ? owing to summer holiday period or can you just roll up and get a site. Are there many van parks with ensuites?
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Pendulum effect
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last year I decided to join the ranks of the grey water warriors and fitted a 110 litre grey water tank on our van , simplest and most logical spot was at the rear fwd of the ensuite , where most are located due to plumbing on rear ensuites . We have used it a few times but only for a couple of nights. We hadnt em...
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gel coat yellowing
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Hi all need a bit of advice .. have a slight yellowing on the edges of my rv .. gelcoat surface that needs some work done with a good cutting compound ..the yellowing is very minor ... but I notice it !!! Has anyone had the same issue ? maguires cutting compound no 40 has been recommended has anyone used th...
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Jockey wheel vs jack
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We need a new jockey wheel and are considering replacing it with a jack, since you never move a 20' van by hand anyway :)
Any suggestions pros and cons appreciated
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Arty Tart and old Fart
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AVAN what is happening
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just heard a flash that avan in Pakenham vic was having some issues
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dogbox
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Dougwe -get better
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just read the Grey Nomads newsletter and found that Dougwe had injured himself while exiting the van one evening . Wishing you well Dougwe and hope that you can mend and return to having less pain and more joy! While I have never met you I always appreciate your caring and positive attitude. as you say st...
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Magnesium Anodes - Health Aspects
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I just replaced the anode in our Suburban HWS. Just as a matter of interest I then consulted Oracle Google about the effects of magnesium on humans. Interestingly, magnesium turns out to be an essential element for human health, but only in SMALL doses. In LARGE doses it has a detrimental effect on hea...
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Long Weekend
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BAGO ROAD FOR CARAVANS
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Hi wondering if anyone has driven north from the Pacific Hwy on Back rd to Wauchope.
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Jayco swift
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hello im a new member intending to go on a long trip next year. I am buying a small caravan and the jaco swift is the right size for my wife and myself. i was wondering if anyone has experiences with swift and how it performs in bad weather. Raymond
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Water from lakes/rivers
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We can only carry 84 litres. We will have a joolca hot water unit and we'll purchase that with the matching pump. As weight us an issue I'm hoping I can utilise that pump to suck water out of a water source through a filter system into our tanks. Anyone done this and what filter system is recommended? I thi...
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Inverter question
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Hi, we recently purchased a slide on camper that has solar power and a deep cycle battery. We are wanting to purchase a 1500w pure sine inverter so we can run some appliances. Hoping to run a bar fridge, electric kettle, 800w microwave, laptop etc (not at the same time though!!). Just wondering if the...
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visiting the Great barrier Reef
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We intend to travel to Queensland from Victoria In July or August of this year , we will certainly visit Brisbane , my question is how much further north do we need to go in order to visit the reef for a day visit ?
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Grey Nomad Entertainers
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Hi all, We are looking for anybody who does a bit of singing, entertaining to come to our park in Karumba Queensland and entertain guests. We are open to different talents, maybe bush poetry or anything that would appeal to the Grey Nomad clientelle. We provide a free powered site in return for 1 perfor...
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Water
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Hhi im new to site and was wondering we are heading to Townsville next month . We are going via the Kidman up through Cobar what is the water situation for vaners Shooter (Bill)
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15 inch jayco sterling rim
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Hi All
Looking to buy a second spare for out next trip Birdsville way in July
Suit 195/15 LT tyre
Ideally same as current rims
Any help appreciated
Send message for contact details
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$40k in fines for bringing fruit into SA
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Well worth taking note of, zero tolarance, they are showing no mercy.Almost $40,000 worth of fines have been handed out to motorists caught bringing fruit into South Australia in only the past few days.Elizabeth HensonThe AdvertiserMarch 7, 20194:41pm "Almost $40,000 in fines have been handed...
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White Roses
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A friend pulled into a free camp one night where a large group of vans had set up in a group. My friend commented how lucky they were to be camped in a group given the number of vans in the camp. One camper replied that they all travel at their own pace but arrange to meet up each night. First person in sets up so...
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Coolmatic 12/240 volt fridge with freezer drop down door that won't stay closed.
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G'day fellow Grey Nomads. My name is Graham and I'm new to this forum but here I am. I have inherited through a used caravan purchase, a two way Coolmatic fridge with a freezer door that drops down when you open it. Trouble is that it won't stay closed when you open the fridge door. I can't fathom out what t...
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