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Long term battery storage.
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Hi everyone. Just interested to find out what people do, especially those living in a Lifestyle or Retirement Village environment, what they do after storing their caravan out in a storage area concerning the van battery. Is it just left not connected to mains power while not using the caravan or pla...
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Getting to Mt Augustus
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Hi all, We are thinking of heading to Mt Augustus from Perth in July or August. I will be towing a 22' 2700kg gross onroad van with the new v6 Ford Ranger. Just wondering if any one has done the trip and if they have any tips. Thanks all. Cheers Drummo
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TMC deluxe marine electric 12v toilet
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Just bought my bus and going for first trip next week. Making sure everything works. problem with toilet. Pump is working but water not getting into bowl. The bus hasnt been used for a while so guessing pump diaghram has dried???? Toilet is set up so grey water pumps into toilet then to black water tank....
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Vodafone alleges rival Telstra misled customers on mobile coverage
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-19/vodafone-tpg-claims-telstra-coverage-less-than-advertised/105300124Vodafone
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dorian
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darling river run
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I am planning to do the run from Bourke thru to Wentworth. During a study of the maps they indicate there are 2 possible routes; 1 road on the western side of the Darling, and 1 on the eastern side. Not wanting to down 1 and return on the other, I am seeking suggestions from fellow travellers as to which road...
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keiron
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Cape Leveque closures
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Hello I was wondering if anyone has driven to Cape Leveque and the Bays over the past couple of days. Visitor Information suggested that the drive out to Beagle Bay could have water and/or high risk of being bogged due to recent rain. We are in Broome and it was on my bucket list to see Cape Leveque. How...
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Fly screen door brush strip
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The brush strip on our door was very worn, so I bought and fitted a new strip purchased from a caravan place in Perth, but is doesnt seem to want to sit straight on the corners, any thoughts ?
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Brianvicki
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2 Litre Ford Ranger Bi Turbo
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Hi all. What do you reckon the maximum 2 Litre Ford Ranger Bi Turbo could tow safely. Cheers
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Drummo
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Kimberlies - stick with the plan or bail out given current flood watch
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Hello I was told today that there is a flood watch for the Kimberlies. We wont be doing the Gibb River. A few day trips from Kununurra, then onto Derby via Fizroy Crossing. Then off to Broome and Cape Leveque. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can still do day trips from Kununurra to either Five Fing...
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De-Humidifier for Campervan?
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I was just checking our Campervan for a trip and found some gungy black mould! It was between the bed mattress and the fridge, so maybe caused by the warmth of the fridge (it stays on while parked up). Thankfully easy to clean up and no damage. Would it be worth leaving a de-humidifier going in the van whe...
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Access to INSKIP POINT
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Can anybody update on access to Inskip Ppint - specifically SAWARAK camps for a 21 ft van and regular 4WD. Or would DORRIGO be a better choice? This is the trouble with having to book in advance - without being able to see the place it's pretty difficult to decide wether we want to even stay! Appreciat...
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Privacy - what's that?
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Note: Automakers can collect intimate information that includes biometric data, genetic information, health diagnosis data, and even information on peoples sexual activities when drivers pair their smartphones to their vehicles. The automakers can then take that data and sell it or share...
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question regarding ball weights
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Hi chaps, I have been reading with much confusion and interest regarding the legality of ball weights, without going deep into the subject could somebody please tell me what my tbw should be on my rig. The car is a 2016 land Rover disco series 4 v6 diesel with a stated ball weight of 350kg as long as my gvm i...
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What size DC-DC chargers are you using?
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Hi people, hoping to get an idea of what's being used and what is reasonable. I am running an enerdrive 40a dc-dc in the canopy of the car, but have it set to 20a at the moment. I am now towing a caravan (god help me!) and it is currently running 1 x 25a dc-dc to the van batteries. There is another 25A unit avail...
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Road condition from Armidale to Coutts Crossing Grafton
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If anyone is thinking about towing a reasonable sized van along this route think again! We just travelled yesterday and the road conditions are nothing short of atrocious! LARGE pot holes in middle of road along the route, heaps of truck damage on road sides, road works with traffic lights in about th...
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Parts
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Finding many stockists are short on various Dometic and other manufacturers parts, incl window blades, Thetford stove parts etc. I ordered a part from the USA and received it at my door in 2 days. 1/2 the price in Aus, incl the exchange rate and shipping.
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Englaon TV’s
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Im want to replace our current cheap 12v tv in the van and looking at the Englaon 24 I would like to be able to connect to my modem and watch Netflix, 7 +, tenplay etc and have good sound is there any other alternative, also Bunnings online seem to have it a lot cheaper ? https://www.bunnings.com.au/engla...
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2008 Iveco daily intercooler
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Hi all we have a 2008 Iveco daily 3 ltr turbo diesel motorhome named Molly can anyone direct me to get a new intercooler for her thats not going to cost a kidney cheers and thanks Rosie Glenny and Molly
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Rosiebob
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Dometic Awning 8500 series slide pivot and slide rafter
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Hi all, My wife and I have started a year long journey with our Jurgens Skygazer in the last few weeks. We are currently at Port Arlington in Victoria and I have noticed a slide pivot for the awning has detached from the rivet. From what I can see online its called the slide pivot awning assembly, though ex...
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Water disinfectants
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Chlorine still doesn't have the green light for sterilization of water from organiccontaminated sources.Hydrogen Peroxide still best IMHO, but more expensive. total oxidation and zero residue! Thousands of Water Systems Across US Have Dangerous Cancer-Causing Chemicals April 12, 2025, T...
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