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New to caravaing need advice
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Hi all Looking at buying Ford Escape 4x4 Diesel [ 1800 Kg Braked tow capacity ] Will it be ok to Tow a 2006 Galaxy Pop Top with following weights : Tare =1283 / ATM = 1583 / GTM = 1438 . Can any one out there advise please Thanks From firsttime
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Slow draining sinks.
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Technical or General, I think general? but our sinks were very slow draining, usual comments blocked breather in the grey water tank, valves all gunked up etc etc. I set to and got rid of any bends in the pipe work that held water, i.e. made a valve like an "S" trap and whalla, the water drains with a vortex...
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The current issue of "The Shed" magazine has a article titled "Step by Step Camper van Build"
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The current issue of The Shed magazine has a article titled "Step by Step Camper van Build" The magazine is available , probably in many public libraries, It is in Brisbane City Council libraries. The magazine is sold in selected Australian newsagents, listed on their website .... This info "may" b...
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Breaksafe battery
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Hi all, Have had my Regent 21ft since last July. As the ownership of Regent changed a while back with no previous van manufacturing details past on, I am still finding my way around exactly how things work - mostly electrically. Current issue: how is the breaksafe battery NORMALLY charged? I have run...
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Hi, looking for some feedback on North coast camper 15ft titanium, complete campsite 16ft, or aor matrix pop top. Previously I had a old Phoenix van( awesome but to big) i havent heard a lot about the nc campers so any advice would be great. Also does anyone know or have a lifestyle van, being dust proof a...
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Electric Dream Towing.
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So here we go, the van is hooked, the car is charged and ready We need to go 500 klicks, so do it nice and steady I sort of hope my lithium will hold enough intensity Coz batteries unlike fossil fuels do have a great propensity To flatten out, to drain away, to go away and die But never fear, a charging point...
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feed back on road trip adelaide to sunny coast
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hi fellow travellers need some advice on travelling inland route adelaide to sunny coast through broken hill,cobar ,bourke,up to lightning ridge worried about safety issues could be doing some free camping on way cheers chris
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CPs around Victor Harbour-Goolwa
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Were planning a first trip from Melbourne to SA in our recently bought, used, 20ft Van in late April. Being newbies we intend to stay at a CP while we get to know our van. We would welcome suggestions for CPs around Victor Harbour/Goolwa area. thanks in advance
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2 way fridge/freezer odd size
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After 10 years our fridge/freezer has died and we now find that that particular model and size is no longer made! Looking for 1300 h x 570d x 540w. I have searched the internet (ebay etc) but no joy. Can anyone advise where I can find something similar please. Don't mind 3 way. Thank you. Suzanne
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Travelling the Eyre Peninsula
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We are on the Eyre Peninsula at the moment and have been shocked how they have shut down so many free camps and put a $10 per day fee on them. Does anyone still come down hear any more? I have a survey that I was given at Streaky Bay about how they can improve their tourism and they appear to be chasing the Grey N...
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Good rain to the west / north west of Queensland.
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Plenty of rain about at the moment from Gold Coast / Brisbane. Looking west by north west we are experiencing rain in aa long wide band from west around Longreach on a line to Brisbane. Great for the farmers in that huge region. They have been waitinf for years for this type of weather. Jay&dee
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Water Purifier Ideas
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Hi crew I am seeking to see if anyone out there, has come up with a good idea to purify water from the likes of Dams, Creeks, Rivers etc.. I can pump into the tanks using a 12V pump, but wanting to see if there is a good system to use to purify the water before it heads into the tanks.. Something that's works wel...
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Itechworld
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has anyone got any lithium batteries from itechworld , if so what are they like , sound like a good price $849 for a 120amp unit
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CASA will establish a "flyer's licence" and mandatory registration for drones from July 2019
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Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John
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Primus brake controller for caravan.
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Good evening all, my first post and I'm really happy to have found this site. I have a Primus caravan/trailer brake controller which is showing the letters S.T on its display when the van (which has a 7 pin round plug), is hooked on. Clearly this is a wiring issue but I wondered if anyone either a) can reca...
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Anyone with suggestion for new tyres for Landcruiser 79 towing full time 3.2t van
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Hi, its time for us to change the original Dunlop tyres of our 79 series, we are now full time on the road towing a 3.2 t caravan , we would like to hear from anyone who may have a similar set up and do some free camping on gravel road ( no hard 4x4) . What brand are you using and what mileage are you getting out of t...
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Purple line movers
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Hi all has anyone used the purpleline movers on their caravan , we are thinking of purchasing some
But want to know if they are worth the investment
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200 LC
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Anyone got a good idea on what they use to stop stone from flicking back and smashing the back window of my 200 LC, i looked at the rock tammer but at $500 i was wondering if there was anything else out there worth considering. Its not the money its getting the best thing. Thanks in advise Regards Paul T
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Aldi 65 litre fridge freezer.
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Aldi are advertising a 65 litre fridge/freezer for $549. On sale with other camping items on 6 April. Might be of interest to some people. Murray
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Petrol V cost of water & soft drinks & beer
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At my local club, here is a comparison of costs per litre. Coca Cola Can of 375m $4 which equate to $12 per litre ******* Petrol at present $1.45 litre Bottle water of 375 m $4 "" "" $12 "" ****** Petrol at present $1.45 Litre Pot of beer 285 m $3.90 "" "" $13.70 "" *...
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