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low wattage appliances
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Hello, I am looking for a low wattage clothes iron. On Ebay there are some for sale, supposedly "Phillips" but made in India. They are without steam, which makes them low-wattage, 750 watts. Has anybody had experience with such an iron? Or is there a camping store in Australia that sells them, too? My p...
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Federal election
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Hi, just food for thought with the upcoming federal election on todays News feeds the six retiring federal MP's due to a loophole are going to receive $220,000 a year pension plus all there other entitlements Bill Shorten if elected is going to change the minimum wage to a "Living Wage" as he said the m...
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THANKYOU TONY AND BEV
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As you all probably know by now I had a fall out of the aluminium tee pee and badly injured, unable to pack up and leave when I wanted. Well, I got an email from Tony and Bev saying they were coming over from Greens Lake, nth central VIC. That is about 2 hours away. They arrived the night before pack up so I had...
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Free camping continues at Wuruma Dam
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https://www.sunwater.com.au/free-camping-continues-at-wuruma-dam/?fbclid=IwAR3mDSI93Fzs3NShUeQbbv1XbW6xK_ce7Cb0DP0O9yseUWic9swpxmRuCGo-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Friday 1st of March 2019 06:25:29 PM -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Friday 1st of March 2019 06:27:04 PM
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Colorado speed sensor
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Hi all, I'm looking for a Holden Color ado 2010 transmission speed sensor, Any help would be appreciated Cheers Ken -- Edited by ken Burke on Wednesday 6th of March 2019 08:23:51 AM
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12 volt wiring to Jayco caravan for fridge
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Hi. Next week I pick up a Jayco Stargazer caravan, 2010 Model. This is all the detail I have, at the moment. I have an anderson Plug wired direct from my Tug battery, via a Redarc Isolator, so that the tug is only supplying power when the vehicle ignition is turned on. I have just had a 12 pin plug wired to my v...
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insulation for coaster bus.
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Hi I've started working on my bus, starting with insulation I have googled a few types of insulation materials however I am still not sure which way to go, any advise will be appreciated.
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Project "Hitch Up for Cheer Up"
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Good day to you all, Have you considered spending the winter months, or part thereof, in north Queensland? Not the sandy beaches, rainforests, bustling cities and speed signs, but the region of Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Hughenden & Winton. The graziers, farmers & townspeople need help. A...
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Running fridge from tug via Anderson plug not working.
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Bought my van 2nd hand and it ran the fridge on 12V only when connected to the Anderson plug on my tug. Now it wont ! I have had a CTEK DC/DC battery charger fitted to the tug and I am wondering if this may be the problem. Would appreciate any feedback ! Fridge is not connected to run off van battery Duncan.
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Tyre Pressure calculator
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Hi .. I know this is a much debated subject amongst caravanners & perhaps some might say that the post should in the Technical sub forum. Given its applicability to all and general nature, I decided to put it in the general forum. If you feel that it should be in Technical, then feel free to copy it a...
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Travelling in Tasmania
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We just got back from a trip to Tassie which was the 3rd time that we have actually done a lap of that island. This time we added a few places that we have haven't been to before such as the Tarkine wilderness, Arthur River, Bruny Island and the convict coal mines on the Tasman Peninsular etc..as usual we ha...
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Brisbane RVs gone into administration.
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Brisbane RVs, recreational vehicle dealers have gone into administration owing $4 million. Read the story in the Courier Mail. As with all these types of stories many fear they have lost their deposits.
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50th wedding anniversary "silverware"
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Unfortunately I have been tasked with the job of disposing of 50th wedding anniversary "silverware" and glassware gifts. My parents are still living, but my mother's mental health has declined to the point where she cannot tolerate the presence of the aforementioned items. What do people do with...
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Bull ants.
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Well I'm camped on a farm on the west side of Kangaroo Island. Many Kangaroos, lots of wallabies, many, many different birds, and lots and lots of big ants. Some big nests just a few meters away from the van. So far they have left us alone, and we do if possible leave them alone, apart from running over some...
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Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park
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Hi All I was planning the next leg of my trip around Aus, found the the Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park will close tomorrow (28/2/2019) permanently Below is their website http://www.qbnriversidetouristpark.com.au/ Regards Graham (Wheels)
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road side breakdown
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hi fellow travellers could someone tell me a company which will put a 7 metre bus 4.5 tonnes on back tray if broken down in the middle of know where travelling to adelaide from sunnycoast racq will not come to the party if break down and need to be put on tow truck back cheers
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Traveling around Aus
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Newbie to this forum apologize is question has been posted before we are heading off with 2 other caravans in June up from Melbourne then to Darwin back home via west coast, will be free camping as much as we can, with regards to park bookings can we just book a few days out or do they get pretty full? Will ma...
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Birdsville Flood road conditions.
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Motorhome Insurance
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Hi Nomads (we are not all grey yet) Just buying a motor home and researching insurance companies. Leaning towards Ken Tame, but does anyone have any experience with CARVAN? Ken Tame have quoted $1106 for a 1012 Jayco Conquest. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks in advance
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Greenbushes proposed new exit for haulage trucks
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Talison (Greenbushes) proposed new exit for Lithium haulage trucks will impact the free camp area next to the town's northern entry. Yes it will take the trucks out of the town, but it appears the new road will impact the existing free camp off the South West Highway. Council yet to make a decision! --...
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