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Maps: Free topographic maps for Victoria
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Maps: Free topographic maps for Victoria The internet based project Open Street Maps: https://www.openstreetmap.org/ has been around for some time. It was established to prevent Google, Microsoft et al from dominating the use of internet mapping. Maps created under OSM are, essentially, free...
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Caravan rollover - Ayre Highway, Nullabor.
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This morning, 20 - 30 kilometres west of Nullabor Roadhouse we came across an overturned New Age tandem van being pulled by a Pajero. The couple had recently sold their home in WA and were embarking on a round Australia trip. Thankfully nobody was hurt. On talking with the lady driver she told me she was...
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2018 Melbourne Cup.
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The tradition continues. We are having a few close friends join us at our place for a M.Cup luncheon. Asalways will be a great day. We all throw $5 in to our sweep, so some one will be a happy winner. Normally we only turn on the TV for the running of the CUP. Would not have a clue as to which NAG could win, but me...
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Killarney showgrounds
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Am heading out to Killarney soon and just wondering if someone can give me any details on the showgrounds - if power there, what amenities are there and what the charge is per night. Many thanks.
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Early season records set to tumble as hot air mass looms from the north...
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Parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales are set to swelter through record-breaking temperatures this week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.The temperature in Melbourne could hit 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday 11C over the average November maximum.Adelaide, meanwhile,...
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A fortnight ago today, 29th Sept we were travelling to Melbourne to board the ferry to Tassie. Pulled up to top up with fuel as towing into a fairly strong headwind and pulled into the Euroa, Victoria fuel stop southbound and were having a cuppa and leg stretch when 3 large vans in succession pulled up a...
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Replacing Dometic gas flue vent
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So this weekend's project is replacing the Dometic 3-way fridge gas flue vent. Bought a genuine replacement flue kit but old one has an extra piece that's not included with the new one - a white plastic cover over the flue with lots of holes in it. See pic below - old one on left, new one on right. Anyone kno...
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Van Indicator lights.
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Had an interesting situation in town the other day, towing the van in the central lane of a 3 lane road, I needed to move over to the right hand lane to be at the lights and make a right hand turn. I had my right hand indicator on for quite some time, and when I thought there was enough room, began to slowly move...
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Caravan Park Discount cards
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can you offer a assortment of caravan park discount cards names that i can join... thanks Phill
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Motorcyclist second person to die in the outback in a week.....
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Heat exposure is believed to have claimed the life of a second person in outback Australia in a week. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-04/heat-exposure-claims-the-life-of-motorcyclist-daniel-price/10463290 K.J.
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5G Phones.
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Firstly you may ask why I am posting about 5G phones. In time when they are fully rolled out the speed for Data on your phone will be way faster than the NBN if that is ever finished. So 5G will benefit the grey nomad. Main point I am raising, the Australian Govt in their wisdom preclude Huwei from being inv...
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wollongong to gosford
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Hi, Early next week I will be going from Wollongong to Gosford. What is the best and easiest way to get through Sydney towing the van. Ross
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Road Noise in CamperVans MotorHomes
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Hi, currently use a LandCruiser 200 towing a caravan. Great comfy smooth quiet vehicle to tow with. However getting over towing caravans and would prefer simplicity of a MotorVan such as Adria Twin 600, or Avida or Horizon or Trakka or Avan , all simaler . Question is are they a smooth and quiet, or is th...
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Bruce Highway to be closed at Yabulu
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For any travellers on the Bruce Highway north of Townsville Nov 19-21 - 8pm to 4am. The rail overpass (used to go into Qld Nickel's refinery) is going to be removed. Some vehicles will be escorted past the works but that excludes heavy & long vehicles inc caravans. They say to take alternative rout...
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Watch for snakes@1 november 2018
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The husky was eyeballing/stalking/'holding' a 5' Eastern Brown under the house this morning. Just what you need at 5.30 in the morning. Dog is fine, snake is - NFI - crawl space too small to get under. Lots of escape/hiding points. So just watch out folks, the buggers are about.
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Recording from Netflix
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It is legal to record for time shifting purposes a Netflix video - despite what their terms and conditions may say - this was established as "fair use" under copyright law long ago when VCRs came of age and the film companies tried to kill them. Whether you are permitted to archive these recordings to wa...
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Jayco Pop Top roof not sitting in the correct place
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I have a 2005 Jayco Heritage & when I lower the roof the holding clips do not fully cover the brackets. It appears that the roof is sitting too far forward about an inch. Has anyone else encountered this? Is it a major problem? Can I fix it?
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Cracked Windscreen
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Hi, I recently had a stone crack/chip my windscreen. I was in Ballina NSW, and contacted Wisecracks, and they were absolutely amazing, and filled the crack the next day for $65. Windscreens O'Brien were double this. Fabulous friendly efficient service. My tip would be as soon as it happens to you, tr...
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Boost now offers even more
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Just got an email from BOOST this morning and they have increased their data offered on their mobile plans. https://boost.com.au/anytime-plus-faqs/ Pretty good value me thinks.......
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Betoota Birdsville Windorah
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hi all planning a trip next year in cooler times say from Windorah to Birdsville via Betoota. I want to know 20 foot van with high clearance van what prep do I need to do? Ive onlh taken on a little bit of dirt bugga all to be honest. Just want as many tips as possible. -- Edited by fiddlestix on Tuesday 30th o...
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