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Tow hitch nuts & bolts
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the van serviced here at Warrnambool & was told my hitch bolts had come loose - the serviceman tightened them up. As the Cat8-HT bolts I used have nyloc nuts fitted, I started wondering as to whether the nuts work or do they let go when vibration is present. A friend also...
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Ford Ranger owner need to tow in S model
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For what its worth I have confirmed with Ford Aust that if towing a heavy caravan with a Ford Ranger you need to be doing in in S mode not D. Takes out of play 6 Gear.. We have had three Ford Techs tell us to ensure we do this or we will end up replacing a gear box at $15 ,000. This may be old news to some it was not to...
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Col Rennie
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Roma elegance caravan 2015
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Am looking to purchase a Roma elegance 2015 caravan. Can persons in the know please share their knowledge or experience of this brand of van. Is it a lemon? Thanks in aadvance regards Susan
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Crosies
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Best route from Airlie Beach, QLD to Benalla VIC
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Good morning all. Just been advised that good old Mum (90) has about 2 weeks to live. We are from Perth on the big lap and are in Airlie Beach. My question is. What is the best route from here to Benalla Vic? Your advice would be welcome. Regards. Hetho.
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More bastards.... :)
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Got a call from this number at 12.35 today, 738528427. A non human voice told me my Telstra line was going to be cut off, and to press 1 to get to the "Telstra rescue line" Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 17th of July 2018 01:38:36 PM
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Compliance plate
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I have a 1982 sunchaser Toyota hiace poptop campervan. I need to know where the compliance plate for the original conversion is. It was converted from new by sunchaser. I need to get a Nsw blue slip to register it as it is a Victorian van originally. Otherwise I have to pay an engineer to certify it. Thank...
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Gazzarina
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Now was it advertising material?
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Hello Cindy & fellow forum members, There was a post from a member (I assume - "tworingers") about a "recommendation" for a brake service at Rockhampton & it seems some members took this as being an advert for a company. I looked up "tworingers" info - he lives at Mackay which is ONLY 300kms no...
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Thetford toilet BOWL cleaner
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https://www.caravansplus.com.au/thetford-toilet-bowl-cleaner-750ml-p-16521.html
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rockylizard
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Travelling with pooch
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Hi - looking for folks ideas/advise/pitfalls/ pros and cons on motorhoming with our (accidentally newely aquired but gorgeous) staffy pup) - she was not part of our MOTORHOMING plan however family circumstances has her as our new full time fur baby and we are still
Keen to get on the road for extende...
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Two way radios
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I may have asked this a year or so ago but I can't find my post. So here is is (maybe again). I would like some advice on two-way radios (not sure if that is the correct name). For two reasons - I may well be walking away from the caravan or Land Cruiser to take some photos by myself, and it would be good to have a...
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Storing stuff in the back of the tow vehicle
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My tow vehicle is a Land Cruiser 200 series. I was wondering what stuff the experienced nomads carry in the back of their tow vehicle, and if they have a particular way of packing it. I am mindful of the GVM and want to stay within this, so carrying some gear in the LC will help. Thanks for any sage advice y...
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Long term stays in caravan parks
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We are currently in NSW and due to ill health have needed to stay for longer period than normal when travelling Oz. We have been told maximum stay of 151days per calender year. Is this only in NSW? Our van is our home. -- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 03:13:21 PM
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Selling Motorhome
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Anyone tried selling by Consignment through a dealer? I am considering doing this but concerned that it may not turn out well. Cash offer seems paltry, guaranteed return on Consignment deal a bit better but not great. I live in regional NSW and buyers will be scarce In my area. Reviews of dealers are...
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class c motorhome covers
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Plenty of info out there for caravan covers but not specifically motorhome covers . Can anyone recommend a good one ? PLENTY ON LINE .. bit confusing . NEED SOME NOMAD FEED BACK ! thanks.
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M31 HUME HIGHWAY TO KIAMA NSW COAST via A48 Illawarra Hwy
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Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has travelled recently on the route from the Hume Highway M31 northbound just after Dalby,NSW turning right onto the Illawarra Hwy A48 thru Sutton Forest, Mossvale, Robertson then via Jamboree Mountain Rd ( 9) thru Kingfern, Jamberoo into Kiama. The reason for this...
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GPS Tomtom
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Hi , as anyone got a GPS Tomtom 620 and could tell me if we can get the outback map dirt roads . Thank you Mez
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Anyone have n annexe made by Australian Wide Annexes or have any advice.?
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Hi everyone, As this caravanning is all new to us I thought it best to ask if anyone here has heard of Australia Wide Annexes. As I am already living in our van and caot drive anymore I cant get to anyone who does these annexes. A gentleman is coming past me tomorrow to measure us for What they call a Captain...
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ronjons
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Surge in Chinese RV imports
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Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John
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rockylizard
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Rattling Fiamma 45s awning
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Has anyone had a rattly fiamma awning. Ive read you can fully extend them right out and that stops it but no... still rattles. Im in a campervan so can hear it when driving. Ive been working my way through all the rattles in the van and this is the last one. I bought some thin rubber from clark rubber to perha...
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Anyone going Birdsville way in mid August 2018?
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G'day all Anyone going Birdsville way in mid August 2018?? Ozzie Traveller & Ozzie Co-Pilot are heading across Qld aiming to pop into Birdsville in mid August - and be out of the place before the thousands of others arrive for the races on the 31st - 32nd of August (!) Anyone wanna do some friendly co...
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