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Tow test: Nissan Y62 Patrol 2018
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Gday... At first glance, the Patrols towing specs look good: it has a 3500kg maximum towing capacity, of which a maximum 350kg can rest on the towball. The Patrol has a 750kg payload and so when loaded to its 3500kg maximum Gross Vehicle Mass, itll still be able to tow its full 3500kg capacity (so Gross C...
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CAMPING AT GOSFORD SHOWGROUND
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Hi all, heading off on 28 December to SA. (Stansbury, thence North for the winter. ) I have to go via gosford NSW. Can anybody tell me if I can camp at Gosford showground for a couple of nights over new year 2012. John
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Bt50 instrument panel failure
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on way to Perth airport,total fail of instrument panel,no speedo fuel gauge no instrument activity at all inc ac.checked fuses in cab ,seem ok.have it stored with van in Perth till I fly back in June.anyone else had or heard of this with a bt50.just out of warranty.any advice appreciated.
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fishdodger
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Can you see it? Bigfoot in the bush
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I have always been a bit uneasy when travelling outback Queensland. Don't know why, but this photo might explain. It was taken out at "The Rock Hole"" about 10klms out of Charleville. I have had it as my screensaver and regularly look at it which might explain my seeing things. Old eyes don't help e...
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Dash camera cheap May 2018
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Tomorrow I am going to spend a small fortune Did I mention small On a dash camera, just to see what they are like, as I have never had one One of the joys of growing old, is that you can pretend to be a teenager Repco have one on special from 17 to 27 May 2018 Below is a link http://catalogues.repco.com.au/cat...
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Jurassic vans?
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http://www.caravanloans.com.au/guides/top-10-carava...
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Red dirt stains
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We recently stored our 6mt long mesh security shade under the caravan while at Uluru campground. During the night it flooded so the folded screen was under water. We've found it very difficult to get the red dirt stain out of it, unfortunately it's stained on some of the folded squares and not others so...
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No Fixed address
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I am in my planning stage at the moment (Who only knows how long that will be) and over time will ponder questions to the life on the open road. When I leave, I have no plans returning any time soon to WA but eventually will come full circle and keep going. I presume my question may have been asked a few times b...
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High Mileage Toyota Tugs
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Good evening all. We purchased our first van on Monday and we will be picking it up on Sunday. Cant wait. As the plan is to zig zag around Australia, on and off road, metro, country towns, rural & remote traveling, we are selling the old Hilux, and CX5 and are looking at a 100 series 1HD turbo diesel L...
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Insurance questions for us new nomads
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Hi all We're in the process of purchasing a new tug and 'van and are now wading through the insurance process for both. I'd love to hear from people's experience and if naming particular companies is frowned upon, please pm me to have a more private discussion of pro's and cons. So far we've had a couple...
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Run away diesels
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https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/mazda-cx-3-diesel-recalled-for-self-destructing-engines
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tyre age
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Are most people aware of how old their tyres on the caravan are? We brought our van late Feb. and the tyres had approx. 20% tread left. Last week I was checking the tyre pressures before a short trip away. Looking on the net for recommended pressure I was reminded about the age of tyres. When I checked I fou...
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Awning
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Is it possible to replace the awning that's on this motorhome? with one like this one, on the caravan, not sure if it can be achieved.
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WATER PRESSURE PROBLEM
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When connected to mains water, pressure from tap is strong, but when connected to van the tap pressure in the van is very low and need to use the pump. There does not appear to be in taps turned of underneath. Van is Nextgen.
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Anyone good at Maths?
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I have bought Diesel fuel recently at a couple of different Puma Outlets in Qld. Both times I was offered four cents a litre off fuel if I had an RACQ membership Card. The attendants didn't know how long that will go for. Is it worth joining the RACQ just for the discount?
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Interesting Demonstration
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Someone posted this video on Linkedin I thought it was an interesting way of showing the effect of loading too much weight behind the wheels of the van. Cheers BB
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The Belmont Bear
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Run away diesels
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https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/mazda-cx-3-diesel-recalled-for-self-destructing-engines
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Eaglemax
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Run away diesels
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https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/mazda-cx-3-diesel-recalled-for-self-destructing-engines
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Caravan covers
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Hi everyone, this is my first time on the forum,can anyone help me to work out what is a good caravan cover,I have tried camec and Adco brands over 4years with poor results and want to purchase a better one any advice would be appreciated
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Problems with Custom Fit Car Seat Covers to suit certain models of Toyota RAV4 and Toyota HiLux
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Gday... Information Here Cheers - John
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