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Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth
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Hi all, wanting to road trip Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth, time frame about 4 weeks Currently planning to stop at Cowra, Dubbo, Nyngan, Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tamworth. Any recommendations regarding what roads and towns to avo...
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Travelling to Tathra
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I intend towing my 3.3t van with a 2001 gu 4.2td patrol from Wagga to Tathra, just wondering the easiest route.Thanks, Geoff
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zipper
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hi all has any one used a zipper repair kit to fix a broken zipper
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snap1946
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Cartopper tinnys
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Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks
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My mistake.
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In a recent post (since deleted) I made reference to a post by DMaxer that he did not write. I always try to get it right but slipped up this time. Apologies to DMaxer.
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I LOVE MIDGES !!
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Did you know that your beloved coffee would not be there except for MIDGES? MIDGES are the pollenating activist for the COCAO flower and of course the eventual bean ends up being your coffee! Bees are not involved. "Stolen" from Public Domain. -- Edited by Brodie Allen on Thursday 28th of Augu...
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Brodie Allen
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Poptop annexe ?
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Im looking at putting an annexe on our poptop, but use shade cloth front and sides. i am aware I can purchase anti flap bars for the side which clamps onto the awning and has a rope track for the side to slide into. has anyone had actual experience in doing this and is there anything I need to be aware of? als...
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Generator and Starlink
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Hi I'm new to this forum. If you could advise me I'd appreciate it. I've bought a caravan and I need to get a generator. I was thinking diesel would be best then I don't have to carry petrol. (Except 2 stroke for my chainsaw) I want it to be quiet of course. Could anyone advise the best one to get please. I kno...
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Best way to go
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Heading from Coffs Harbour to Qld via Goondiwindi. 20 foot van, 3lt Nissan. What's the best route over the range? A. Coffs, Dorigo, Armidale B. Coffs, Grafton, Glenn Innes C. Coffs, Casino, Tenterfield Thanks PS. Unfortunately it's not me travelling but an old mate who asked for advice. Told him I wo...
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Secure your vehicle.
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https://www.9news.com.au/national/caravan-wa-halls-creek-tourist-fighting-for-life/4e1a8440-21a0-4ca3-af85-6df1f4a64ee8
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Why do we need a Pure Sine Wave generator . . . .
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Since a generator is connected to the house battery and the battery is normally situated between generator and loads (items using the power) why can't a much cheaper standard generator be used instead of the much more PSW (inverter) genny be used? I would think that the battery provides the power an...
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Brodie Allen
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JAYCO Journey/Outback leaks. NOT HAPPY JAN.
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Our van has leaked water from the day we picked it up(new). No one can seem to find how the water gets in. We had cupboards that rotted in the corners but were replaced under warranty,but it still leaks when it rains hard such as in a storm. Its now out of warranty but its still leaks more than ever before bu...
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What is the top of the range air conditioning unit and what size to use
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Hi, I am totally new to the RV scene. I am looking to spend the New Zealand winters up in the warmer weather in Australia For the next few years (Will probably be 50:50 camp site free camping) Im about to order our first MH. Haven't totally decided on which one as yet. Considering the NZ Trail lite 758 X land...
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SOG toilet ventilator - no odours FORGET CHEMICALS
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Some 10 years ago I installed an SOG toilet ventilator onto the Thetford cassette standard in the van. It took about an hour, and was a bit expensive I thought but in retrspect it was one of the best additions I have made. There is NO odour ever and runs near silently while the loo is in use and draws about...
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Brodie Allen
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Another battery or a "quiet"generator
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I've got a 240ah lithium battery in my camper trailer, I'm thinking of putting in another 240ah battery and upgrading the solar array from 250 watts to 600 watts. Or purchasing a generator/ inverter (around the $500 to$1000 mark). the generator will be the cheaper option, but my concern is the noise....
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Aging into the night
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Replacing solar panels
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We have 2 x 120w solarking panels on our poptop, seems like one is now faulty, and of course I that exact size one is not available now. so it looks like I will need to replace both panels, we only use about 25 amps overnight from our 100 amp lithium, so anything from 240 to 300 watts is ample for us (were inWA,...
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Water tanks usage monitor.
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If you would like to know the EXACT amount of water remaining in your tank/s consider a TOPARGEE digital display monitor. Simple to install - battery/house/flushmount/recessed models available and they are driven bu a small unit inserted into your supply line (after pump) and it will count down f...
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fridge
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hi alldoes any one have a divider for a 60 lt brass monkey fridge freezer they want to sell or know where i can get onecheers snap
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snap1946
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Telstra's reduced coverage
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Just returned home from four months in the "bush" and I think it pertinent to comment on the seemingly reduced fringe coverage in country areas. I presume this is as a result of the cessation of G3 but do not know if this is so. I have a CelFi amplifier and have made comment elsewhere that we were previo...
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NT fire warning
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Hello all, if you are travelling in the NT particularly near Tennant creek, and are as yet unaware, there is a large scrub fire burning in the area, its pretty serious so much so they have brought in volunteer fire fighters from S.A. with their appliances. If you come across any of the fire fighters, gi...
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