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L.E.D. LIGHTS IN EN-SUITE :
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My light in the en-suite keeps coming on every 2-3 days after I turn it off each time. It is a touch operated , I can't work it out, it is starting to bug me, am starting to think I have a ghost living in it. It is connected to power and on my driveway, comes on I turn it off and then a few days later on it comes again...
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cooler
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has any one used a transcool evap cooler was wondering are they worth the money for what they do thanks
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Street art that's really worth hitting the road for.....
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From laneways drenched in graffiti to an ever-expanding silo trail breathing life into country towns, Australia has an eclectic mix of street art bound to compel even the firmest non-believers in the power of paint. The silos in Northam, WA, are examples of how street art can help bring new hope. Si...
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Generators in National Parks.
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During my research into national parks and the "Big Trip" I have come across many comments that state that generators cannot be taken into National Parks. This seemed incorrect -- can't take generators into National Parks??? so I emailed all National Parks Head Offices except Tasmania and all stat...
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Alternative to retirement home. Would you be interested in being part of a 'multiple occupancy' home base?
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Recently I have become aware of 'shared occupancy' situations and am wondering if others would be interested in exploring setting something up for people like us? My idea is to set up a group of like minded people to buy a property together and we run it how we like. At this stage I have many ideas but one...
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Have the raindeer deserted Santa
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Coming up the Birdseye highway from Elliston SA, two large Stags ran across the road in front of us, gracefully leaping over the fence. They were as big as small steers complete with antlers. Red deer most likely.
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Glass breakage when travelling
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What do you do with glass jars and the like when travelling? Do you leave them in the cupboards or pack them separately with insulation? Any other tips for not spilling or breaking things when travelling?
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Mike Harding
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Renting out ones Caravan..Pros & Cons.
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I was just doing a bit if thinking re renting out our rig when it is sitting idle in our front yard especially during the summer months. Our van can only sleep 2. ( want we wanted.) Wondering the pros and cons would be. No doubt insurance would be No. 1 factor. What sort of weekly fees would apply?? Jay&...
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Road Toll electronic tags when towing a toad
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Hi All First post from an almost Grey Nomad (sometime first half 2019 to start our Big Lap!) We will have a motorhome-with-toad combination, and will transfer our current two NSW E-tags to these vehicles. However a question has occurred to me: If the tag is on the toad windscreen, will it also incur its...
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AlanMo
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joining a motorhome club .. like the cmca
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Hi all would like to know has anyone joined one of these clubs that hold rallys and events during the year ? be nice to make a few new friends ... not so easy as you get older !!!! Enjoy hitting the road but would be even more enjoyable to do it with a group once in a while ...
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Friends forever
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Old Age, I decided, is a gift I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like m...
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looking at diiferent motor homes
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Hi Im interested in comments pros and cons relating to Iveco and vw motorhomes particularly 2004 through to 2013 models many thanks
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coltoni
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camp oven
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Having never cooked in a camp oven I'm looking for advice on best type , SS or cast iron being the two options , I have read the supposed advantages of both (ie) weight , less chance of breaking , heating variations . But those of you that have and are using the stainless steel version how do you get along coo...
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SLIDE ON'S
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Hi I am thinking of changing from my old trusted transit van to a slide on with a shower/toilet and am wanting to know the pros and cons on slide ons are they hard to load and unload/set up also safety when left in free camps while sight seeing Trying to reduce costs as currently two regos and insurance in Ql...
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Preparing a caravan for a cyclone
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Hello everyone, As TC Owen is on its way & it seems Townsville might get "a bit of a touch up", I'm wondering what I should do to secure our van. It is under a carport, is protected from the NW by the house & partially from the SE by the neighbour's house. Winds with gusts up to 165Kph are predict...
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REPLACING ROLL OUT AWNING??
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Hi again. I have done a search but need some updated info. I need to replace the awning and measured it up to be 13 ft from middle of each arm. A local person in Mackay makes the vinyl awning for about $400 but doesn't fit them and I am unable to do so. I phoned Jayco in Mackay and to buy a new one the same size is $8...
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Are we the last generation of grey nomads
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https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-10/how-the-grey-nomad-lifestyle-may-change/10599340
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Coles $1000 free gift!?
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Just received another text message re. $1000 of shopping. Checked with the local Coles. They say it's all bull****!!
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‘Total lemons’: Jeep’s struggles continue to grow
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https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/auto/2018/12/07/jeep-australian-struggles/
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Any last minute advice before I go permanent nomad?
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I'm almost there: the house sold a month ago, the caravan is paid for and awaiting my pickup and I just have to sell and/or give away some "stuff", pack the caravan and then I'll be ready to hit the road - permanently. So, my question is: Any last minute advice for a new nomad?
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