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Poorly prepared drivers dicing with death on the remote Gibb River Road....
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It's marketed as the ultimate outback adventure and a trip of a lifetime, but a single mistake or poor preparation on the Kimberley's unpaved Gibb River Road can mean serious injury or death. A car with French tourists rolled in an accident that rescuers say was caused by speed.The Gibb River Road is...
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Frustrated !
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GDay , I am restoring an old Nissan Urvan Camper as a weekend bush camper for ourselves .I have dumped the old fridge and wish to buy an 80 litre job .However I want my wife to actually see one in front of her so she is comfortable with the size . Do you think I can find a retail outlet in Melb on the internet ? No...
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Do I take a generator on the lap ?
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Hi Nomads. This is my first posting as a new member. We have a New Age off road van with 150w solar panel, and we usually travel with an additional 100w solar blanket for dark days and shady trees. I recently upgraded my single house battery to a double so we now have 240amps in the van. We have a 3 way frid...
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PAYPAL SCAM ???
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Consistently getting an email from Pay Pal ??? wanting me to prove my identity. I Have been a member of PayPal for many years using my debit card NOT a credit card. They suggest I take a photo of my drivers licence and forward it to them. I am very sceptical this maybe a scam. Why would they need for me to p...
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Looking for Recommendations for a Truckies App
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Hi everyone, I am looking for a recommendation for a "truckies" app to suit Android tablet and phone (doesn't necessarily need to be a free app). The information I am chasing is for the following: Maps, truck routes, low bridges, etc.Truck and fuel stops with overnight stays, showers, food.City p...
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Oxygenics RV shower head
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i just replaced the shower head in the van after complaints from the young ladies in the family that the shower was hopeless at washing their hair. Research pointed to the Oxygenics Body Spa brushed nickel shower head. This shower head is made specifically for RVs. Plenty of YouTube reviews positive...
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Chequer plate
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Hi, new to the forum and bought a new van a year ago but have only been doing short trips of a week or so as working life and family commitments have allowed. Plan is to build up to longer trips as our experience and leisure time increases, and hope to be doing three month long trips to Tassie, the Top End etc....
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Restoration of front vinyl panel
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My galaxy van's front boot vinyl cover has lost it's sheen and definitely needs to be restored. What product/s does anyone recommend to bring it back to a better condition.
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Jayco Swan camper trailer
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Hi Travellers,
Having trouble with the small toggles that hold the top half of the door to the ceiling when travelling. I guess it's a common fault as it is a weak point. Any suggestions that might make it a little more secure would be appreciated.
Thanks NormJean.
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ID & Licence requests at Service Stations
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During our last 12 months of travelling we have sometimes been asked to leave our driving licence while the Motorhome is being filled up. Luckily I have a seperate ID card that I got from the Ballina RTA/Service NSW so can leave this rather than my licence. The other option is to leave your co-driver/pa...
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What apps are you using
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This has probably been covered a few times already but Im keen to hear what apps everyone is using. We use, Wikicamps, Fuelwatch, Fuelmap, Hema explorer, and Gasfinder. Are there any others worth using?
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Electric car Range
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I saw a report today about an electric Supercar with a claimed 0-100 in 1.97 seconds. This a Croation Supercar costing Au $2.2 Million. The Rimac -2 Yup one for the Mega rich. What caught my eye is a claimed 650 kilometer range. 80% recharge in half an hour. It does not say at what speed you get the 650K rang...
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HELP please 12 volt!!!!
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Is there anyone in or near Barcaldine Qld that has some 12 volt know how and ability?
Our house system on the motor home died last night batteries are good individual fuses are good. Exhausted my small level of knowledge and ability. I know this is posted in the wrong place but hopefully more will see it...
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TRUCKRIGHT caravan safety tips link
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Hi, all, Those of you interested in road safety may find the below link very interesting and informative. It contains tips on sharing the road with trucks and is explained from a B-Double truck drivers perspective. Well worth a look and contains several short videos. http://www.ultimatesemitru...
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Burpengary QLD
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Does anyone know of a good caravan park in Burpengary
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Spotify music
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There is a great list of music for baby boomers, 670 songs, go to Spotify ,go to play list and put in "Baby Boomers Great Music " and happy listening.
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Light
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look what we got given to us. Its a light. You tie it to something Say a door handle. When you want to turn it on you hold the red bit and push down. Push down for on n then push down again and it turns off. Runs on 3 tripple a batteries. Light weight. Genius.
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Good TV with no dish, antenna just a very neat setup
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Gday Gang Like most nomads we love watching TV (not to adds or reality crap). One of the best things we did to satisfy this habit was a device called chromecast. Hardly Normal sells them for around $100 We then picked up a unlimited data deal with Telstra for $199 a month.. did I say unlimited EVERYTHING!...
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Short term caravan storage
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Gday fellow vaners, can anyone point me to a good cheep place to store a van for 1 week around the Adelaide north area while we fly home to visit family? Thank you.
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roof painting / sealing
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Hi all, a friend has just purchased a 2nd hand caravan and has been given some paint/sealant by another friend. This 'paint' is meant to be a sealant and a type of insulation but I have no idea what it is or the name. I will find out eventually. Only thing I do know for sure is it cost him a carton for the 4l...
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