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5th Wheeler & Cape York
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Hi to all grey nomads. Just wondering if anyone ever taken a 5th wheeler to Cape York, what length and any damage that may have occur. Also how do the stand up on 500 km of corrugated roads?
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Being a nomad...what to do in your spare time
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_EnDK3WBj0&feature=youtu.be
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Truck Friendly program
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Road safety is a big concern to the forum readers. Love to hear your thoughts and feedback. http://truckfriendly.com.au/ Ken (Rain Maker) -- Edited by Webmaster on Friday 10th of August 2018 06:49:46 PM
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Fuel cans for generator
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Before everyone yells here we go agin, I know on other forums, the subject of fuel cans has been done to death. However, my query is regarding a small amount of fuel, usually less than 5 litres (probably like a couple of litres) carried in a 10 litre fuel container. We dont use the generator much, rely on s...
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Diesel Prices North to South
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Hi For all those travelling Darwin to Adelaide or the reverse Darwin - Most are round $1.58/lt less your discount from Coes/Woolies Katherine - Most around $1.56/lt less discounts from Coles/Woolies. Most of the Independants are also taking the vouchers from Coles/Wooles Mataranka - $1.58/lt bu...
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Birdsville track
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Will be driving the birdsville track for the races, does anybody know how long to drive from Marree to Mungerannie? Landcruiser towing a 14' off-road caravan. Also will camp at Tippilipa campsite. Is there any drinking water between Marree and Birdsville? Do we drive the track with full water tanks...
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Snow and dead animals
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Been up to Canberra for a few days and back down thru Kosy Nat Park . Snow everywhere bit of a diff to what most of you are experiencing if up nth , what I wanted to comment on was the number of dead wildlife , it was like a battlefield from Canberra to Cooma we whent past at least 200 dead animals , probably most...
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Roof Top Boats- Are they worth having
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We have been travelling down the east coast and have seen quite a few cars with a roof top tiinny on. We had to sell our boat when we started caravanning as it is a bit difficult to tow everything around this big country. It has got us thinking maybe this is the way to go. Would appreciate any input on the pros...
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International phone calling cards
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My Belong mobile phone plan does not permit international calls but I need to make about half a dozen calls to the UK each year so the obvious answer appears to be an international pre paid phone card and this is where it gets confusing. Google reveals many cards but as soon as you look at their individual...
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Coffee - help
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ok i admit that Im a coffee snob - anyway I need to find an easy solution for my morning addictio. What is everyone doing to get a good coffee tp start their day with?
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What Happened To The Five Years Of Drought?
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We watched the latest episode of the ABC Backroads program last night. It featured the NSW dry country town of Nyngan. The Bogan River was flowing fast & at a very high level. The grass was green in town. The sheep herds were large, the sheep were fat & healthy. The locals looked happy & heal...
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Heading west to Thallon - Any Suggestions?
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Hello All, Soon we'll be travelling west to Thallon and possibly Charleville (night sky + WW2 drive yourself tour), then looping back to Brissie. I'd really appreciate any suggestions on what else there is to see out there along the route. To better understand what I'm trying to glean about where we...
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VAST TV Service
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For anyone who has Satellite TV via VAST this information may be helpful. We got Satellite TV from Albany TV Services in September 2013. As an aside, if you are in or near Albany and are looking at satellite TV, pop in and speak to Neil, really knowledgable and helpful. We used it frequently and in fact wh...
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Feeding those in need...
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Gday... Following on from an earlier thread about showing consideration for the homeless and less fortunate - This bloke's helping Cheers - John
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Caravan @ Trailer weight scales
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http://catalogues.repco.com.au/catalogue/price-down/5fkvxj8vn.html?pid=promotedCatalogue&retailerName=Re...
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Sickening attack on Nomads....
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Take care - everywhere. https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/08/03/19/30/hervey-bay-queensland-caravan-park-couple-attacked-with-hammer
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HOT WATER NOT WORKING ON GAS. ONLY ON 240
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Hi. We are having trouble with our Truma Model B10/B14 hws. It only works on 240 and not on the gas. It used to be ok but since experiencing a few rough roads we turn the gas hws on but it soon turns off. Yes the bottle was turned on and yes we had removed the cowl. Any ideas? Kim
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Have seen a possible
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Going to look at a coromal 457 Planning to do short trips in Summer and migrate north in winter.
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People putting black water down the grey water system
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We are parked up next to a Caravan couple and they put their black water from a cassette toilet down the grey water drain. There is a Dump Point not far away, and I think it disgusting and very unhygienic. I am interested to know what people think I should do about it ? Its only the second time I have seen this...
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Towball scale
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I have a scale for checking the weight on the towball, so I will obviously check the towball weight just before I leave home. But assuming that I am not planning on adding any substantial weight or shifting things around in the caravan, do I need to bring the towball scale with me? I am trying to minimise w...
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