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Caravan Accident Ballina 24Apr2018
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A Caravanner had an accident on River St Ballina morning of 24Apr2018. Our story was, we were cut off and had no choice but to brake hard and hit the other driver in the rear end. In most cases, people will say then, you must be at fault. However the other driver zoomed up the inside lane, failed to give way...
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Women drivers
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I am always amazed when I hear women say "My husband does all the towing" or "He won't let me drive with the caravan on". Or men say "My wife can't manage it" Do you share the towing? How does it work in your travels?
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Rip and Rosie
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Renovation kitchen bench top
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Hello people. I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain.... I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it stil...
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Peter and Jian
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GPS TRACKERS
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Has anyone fitted gps tracker to their van in case of it being stolen? If you have what type & how did it work? Tiger5
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Nissan’s X-Trail diesel is a surprise towing package
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Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John
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rockylizard
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Van door vent covers velcro
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Hi all, caravan door vent covers to stop dust getting in, I've seen velcro lift on/off covers around vents, but having trouble googling where to get them, can anyone advise where or maybe your best solution. Thankyou
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Lozza56
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Best Road
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Hi people was wondering if anybody knows the best road from Dubbo to Pt Macquarie towing a 25 foot caravan! thanks in advance
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Bushbaby
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ATM
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hi guys nearly made a bad mistake (Not checking on my behalf,) We just got some work done so we can have our car another 10 yrs, spent $6k on my 1992 80s series turbo diesel Land cruiser to get the Paint here and there & polish to get all the scratches out, new shockers, fuel pump, injectors etc etc. ge...
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Golden Eagle Eureka
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Howdy everyone, Can anyone in this great nomad world give me any info from travellers that have had or know of anyone that have had a Golden Eagle Eureka hardtop van. They are made by Paramount caravans in Melbourne. Hope some kind person will be able to give us some feedback.. Cheers Crocodile & M...
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Lorne Hill
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I am travelling in a Toyota Hiace campervan and contemplating a trip from Cloncurry to Lorne Hill. My van is not 4WD and I am looking for info about the accessibility. Thanks
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Homer and Marge
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Thermal Cookers
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I have a couple of questions about thermal cookers. Should they be in this section or in the cooking section? Happy camping - Nelly
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Dayles Gorge Camping Karijini
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Hi, Has anybody stayed at Dayles Gorge Camping area at Karajini. I have tried to book into there on the National Parks website, and it says you cant book in advance. Its a busy time of the year that we want to stay there [early June] so having a booking would be great. Does anyone have any suggestions. We h...
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Diesel fuel
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A fellow traveller told me that a diesel heater can be run on kerosene. I have never heard of this but has anyone any knowledge about this? Chris
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vanman
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Unpaid caravan movers (Perth to Melb)? Is that done?
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I know you can pay people to drive your caravan from A to B, but I'm wondering if people ever do it for free - as a trip? Given plenty of time and use of the caravan would it be an attractive proposition? Lets say 2-3 weeks Perth to Melbourne (or whatever). I'm looking at a caravan in Perth (to buy). I'm in Tass...
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WHAT IS A GOOD INSURER FOR CARAVANS?
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Hi all Will need to pay my yearly caravan insurance and wonder if I should look at a different one. The one I am with depreciated the pay out figure by $6,000 in the first year. I really don't think caravans actually depreciate that much. I am with YOUI and I have to admit they have been very good with all ou...
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Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail
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Hi all, I will be camping my way down to Bathurst in the next week or so to demonstrate rocking horse carving at this event. Looks like a great weekend & cheap at $10. There will be (free) buses to transfer people between venues so no need to worry about parking. http://www.bathursthtt.com.au/ Ra...
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Rayal
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Telstra or Optus???
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Hi all. I have been a Telstra customer for many years due to their more extensive mobile coverage, especially in remote/regional areas. I am researching a new mobile plan, and find that Optus is much cheaper and give larger data allowances, but how is their coverage? I understand they have improved t...
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ATM as % of GVM?
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Gday In a recent thread, and from time to time, it has been raised that consideration should be given to legislating or mandating the "rule" that the tow vehicle should be heavier than the caravan being towed. There have been a range of ideas on what that difference should be ranging from caravan being...
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NEED AN EASY HITCH AS ON MY OWN
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Hi all again. As mentioned in previous posts I am only 45kg so not strong. Determined, but not strong. I shall be travelling on my own towing my 16' Goldstream RV off road and the hitch we have is really hard to put onto the tow ball, even for my husband sometimes. Sometimes putting it on, not sometimes my h...
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Osprey Bay camping site Cape Range NP WA
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Hi, I am interested to know if anyone has stayed at the Osprey Bay camping site Cape Range NP WA. The National Parks web site says the have toilets there, but doesn't say if there is water there for washing etc. Any information would be great, and it looks like the road in is suitable for 2wd vehicles ? Any i...
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