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Cuppa · Cuppa

https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t64789894/cuppa-mrsteas-blog-to-the-kimberley-via-the-back-roads/?page=1#lastPostAnchor

kiwijims · kiwijims

Senior citizens in West Australian towns are paying up to $280 more to renew their driver's licences due to a lack of private GP services. Many regional towns, like Derby in the west Kimberley, do not have a GP service that will bulk bill seniors for a fitness to drive medical. https://www.abc.net.au...

wombat50 · wombat50

Im looking at getting some of those small clamp on anti flap straps. the ones that have a Velcro strap that goes around the top bar of the awning frame. Is the Velcro strap firm enough to stop the flapping. The full length aluminium bars would be better but also very costly compared to the straps. Ross

Weevil · Weevil

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-30/womans-face-paralysed-after-a-tick-burrowed-in-her-ear/10447008?smid=Page:%20ABC%20News-Facebook_Organic&WT.tsrc=Facebook_Organic&sf201109526=1-- Edited by Weevil on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 08:21:18 A...

FENCER · FENCER

Could anyone give me a heads up where to locate hub domes. I somehow lost one on our last trip and am having trouble to find a replacement. Have looked on faithful Ebay to no avail In anticipation John

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, anyone having problems with Clearviw mirrors rubber seals corroding and running down the car doors. Ive had mine for nearly four years on a 105 series Landcruiser and it is becoming a real problem when I wash the vehicle or when it rains. Black rubber stains all the way down the paintwork. Its si...

Chasser · Chasser

Hi Everybody, Subject: Heating when no power: We do require heating as we seem to van in winter a bit and we are unashamed sooks. When on power, we just have the blow heater on 1.2kW with the thermostat on nothing. I am not prepared to pay 2.5 grand for a heater but I do notice there are diesel/12volt...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, the shower rail in our Avan Ovation M7 has come off, so how can I fix it back on. Looking forward to your reply. I tried various adhesives but none have worked so far.

Rasty · Rasty

Hi All, My wife and I are going to Lakes Entrance in the middle of November,suggestions on a caravan park close to water/ beach ,walking ,fishing ,sup boarding and of course a coffee .we have a 23 ft Kingdom Kensington,we always go north thought south may be a change. thanks in advance for suggestions ...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

I know that this topic comes up reguarly but for those interested I just received an insurance renewal quote from CIL and to my surprise it was $300 more than what I paid them last year. I went onto the NRMA website and got the same coverage for almost $500 less and that included the annexe and adding the no...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, the shower rail in our Avan Ovation M7 has come off, so how can I fix it back on. Looking forward to your reply. I tried various adhesives but none have worked so far. -- Edited by Splottboy on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 07:45:09 AM

kiwijims · kiwijims

Campaign raises road safety fears,One of WA's largest tourism transport operators, Adam Barnard, knows first-hand the safety risk overseas tourists pose on WA's roads.He is the managing director of one of WA's biggest coach tour companies and one of his buses was recently hit head-on by a car driv...

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

Hi All, just wondering if anyone been to Lake Lascelles Hopetoun recently and if it is still open? we are thinking of going there in November. Thanks

kiwijims · kiwijims

Dampier is a remote working port on the coast of the Dampier Archipelago in WA's north west. It has just one hill a perfect spot for billycart racing.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-29/one-hill-town-billycart-races-revive-the-community-of-derby/10437236

miclo · miclo

Gd Day all. I hope someone can supply an answer to my question. After setting up a new 24 Furrion tv, turned on 240 power, I ended up with no anolog channels and 13 HD channels. These were all too pixelated to watch even after raising and rotate aerial. ..I gave up, pulled out the 240 power lowered aerial. A...

Santa · Santa

If you are an espresso drinker you will be impressed with this device from Flair Espresso. No power needed and produces shots comparable the the best machines available. Comes with a carry case. Great little travel setup. You will need a good hand grinder to to get the best from it. https://www.coffe...

mezza56 · mezza56

Has anyone purchased solar panels from the 4WD supercentre , wondering what quality they are. Their 250watt foldout panels with a 10m lead and reg are $199 .

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi everyone, saw this at Aldi today so thought I would expose it here. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Thursday 25th of October 2018 10:13:58 PM

Paul · Paul

Hi everyone, I'm posting here as a bit of a last resort, I have been assisting a close friend to care for her mother who has dementia, I'm living in my van at the side of the house, unfortunately her mother has been diagnosed with cancer and probably hasn't got much longer with us, unfortunately her broth...

iana · iana

My opinions so far on the coffee fix while camping. Best is freshly ground beans, worst ground beans stored in a container over a week. Capsules vary so much, and I think the term you get what you pay for here applies. Best are the Nesspresso capsules, and I think the reason why they are expensive, is the m...

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	Attention FORUM ADMIN. - Problems with links. (Preview) https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t64789894/cuppa-mrsteas-blog-to-the-kimberley-via-the-back-roads/?page=1#lastPostAnchor	Cuppa	3	764	10:14 AM Nov 1, 2018 by PeterD
	Senior drivers in remote WA paying $280 more to renew their licence.... (Preview) Senior citizens in West Australian towns are paying up to $280 more to renew their driver's licences due to a lack of private GP services. Many regional towns, like Derby in the west Kimberley, do not have a GP service that will bulk bill seniors for a fitness to drive medical. https://www.abc.net.au...	kiwijims	10	834	09:55 AM Nov 1, 2018 by 2-Smiths
	awning anti flap straps (Preview) Im looking at getting some of those small clamp on anti flap straps. the ones that have a Velcro strap that goes around the top bar of the awning frame. Is the Velcro strap firm enough to stop the flapping. The full length aluminium bars would be better but also very costly compared to the straps. Ross	wombat50	7	2344	08:37 AM Nov 1, 2018 by wombat50
	Vet's Tick Experience (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-30/womans-face-paralysed-after-a-tick-burrowed-in-her-ear/10447008?smid=Page:%20ABC%20News-Facebook_Organic&WT.tsrc=Facebook_Organic&sf201109526=1-- Edited by Weevil on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 08:21:18 A...	Weevil	2	629	07:10 AM Nov 1, 2018 by Weevil
	wheel hub dome (Preview) Could anyone give me a heads up where to locate hub domes. I somehow lost one on our last trip and am having trouble to find a replacement. Have looked on faithful Ebay to no avail In anticipation John	FENCER	2	753	06:59 AM Nov 1, 2018 by Hetho
	Clearview mirrors (Preview) Hi all, anyone having problems with Clearviw mirrors rubber seals corroding and running down the car doors. Ive had mine for nearly four years on a 105 series Landcruiser and it is becoming a real problem when I wash the vehicle or when it rains. Black rubber stains all the way down the paintwork. Its si...	Dolly	9	1650	10:24 PM Oct 31, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Van Heating (Preview) Hi Everybody, Subject: Heating when no power: We do require heating as we seem to van in winter a bit and we are unashamed sooks. When on power, we just have the blow heater on 1.2kW with the thermostat on nothing. I am not prepared to pay 2.5 grand for a heater but I do notice there are diesel/12volt...	Chasser	26	1415	07:20 PM Oct 31, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Shower rail in Avan Ovation M7 Motorhome (Preview) Hi, the shower rail in our Avan Ovation M7 has come off, so how can I fix it back on. Looking forward to your reply. I tried various adhesives but none have worked so far.	Splottboy	2	532	06:10 PM Oct 31, 2018 by Bill B
	Lakes Entrance (Preview) Hi All, My wife and I are going to Lakes Entrance in the middle of November,suggestions on a caravan park close to water/ beach ,walking ,fishing ,sup boarding and of course a coffee .we have a 23 ft Kingdom Kensington,we always go north thought south may be a change. thanks in advance for suggestions ...	Rasty	9	976	10:44 AM Oct 31, 2018 by Greg 1
	Insurance Renewal (Preview) I know that this topic comes up reguarly but for those interested I just received an insurance renewal quote from CIL and to my surprise it was $300 more than what I paid them last year. I went onto the NRMA website and got the same coverage for almost $500 less and that included the annexe and adding the no...	The Belmont Bear	3	664	10:01 AM Oct 31, 2018 by Mickannie
	Shower rail in Avan Ovation M7 Motorhome (Preview) Hi, the shower rail in our Avan Ovation M7 has come off, so how can I fix it back on. Looking forward to your reply. I tried various adhesives but none have worked so far. -- Edited by Splottboy on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 07:45:09 AM	Splottboy	0	317	07:41 AM Oct 31, 2018 by Splottboy
	Fears of a fatal risk to WA's new tourism push as the 'road trip state.... (Preview) Campaign raises road safety fears,One of WA's largest tourism transport operators, Adam Barnard, knows first-hand the safety risk overseas tourists pose on WA's roads.He is the managing director of one of WA's biggest coach tour companies and one of his buses was recently hit head-on by a car driv...	kiwijims	17	1160	07:24 PM Oct 30, 2018 by Tranny Crew
	Lake Lascelles (Preview) Hi All, just wondering if anyone been to Lake Lascelles Hopetoun recently and if it is still open? we are thinking of going there in November. Thanks	uncle wombat	3	800	02:02 PM Oct 30, 2018 by uncle wombat
	Billycart races revive tiny community of Dampier, a town with just one hill.... (Preview) Dampier is a remote working port on the coast of the Dampier Archipelago in WA's north west. It has just one hill a perfect spot for billycart racing.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-29/one-hill-town-billycart-races-revive-the-community-of-derby/10437236	kiwijims	3	828	09:05 PM Oct 29, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	Just installed a new 24” Furrion tv (Preview) Gd Day all. I hope someone can supply an answer to my question. After setting up a new 24 Furrion tv, turned on 240 power, I ended up with no anolog channels and 13 HD channels. These were all too pixelated to watch even after raising and rotate aerial. ..I gave up, pulled out the 240 power lowered aerial. A...	miclo	10	1328	08:31 AM Oct 29, 2018 by Pariss
	Flair Manual Press Espresso Coffee Maker. (Preview) If you are an espresso drinker you will be impressed with this device from Flair Espresso. No power needed and produces shots comparable the the best machines available. Comes with a carry case. Great little travel setup. You will need a good hand grinder to to get the best from it. https://www.coffe...	Santa	4	1094	05:19 PM Oct 28, 2018 by Santa
	portable solar panels (Preview) Has anyone purchased solar panels from the 4WD supercentre , wondering what quality they are. Their 250watt foldout panels with a 10m lead and reg are $199 .	mezza56	7	1122	10:12 AM Oct 28, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Aldi fridge.. (Preview) Hi everyone, saw this at Aldi today so thought I would expose it here. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Thursday 25th of October 2018 10:13:58 PM	aussie_paul	2	1228	10:15 PM Oct 27, 2018 by JayDee
	A place in Redcliffe, Qld. (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm posting here as a bit of a last resort, I have been assisting a close friend to care for her mother who has dementia, I'm living in my van at the side of the house, unfortunately her mother has been diagnosed with cancer and probably hasn't got much longer with us, unfortunately her broth...	Paul	5	1097	08:26 PM Oct 27, 2018 by Paul
	Expresso Coffe anyone ? (Preview) My opinions so far on the coffee fix while camping. Best is freshly ground beans, worst ground beans stored in a container over a week. Capsules vary so much, and I think the term you get what you pay for here applies. Best are the Nesspresso capsules, and I think the reason why they are expensive, is the m...	iana	6	1274	01:00 PM Oct 27, 2018 by blissonwheels
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