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CYCLONE ALERT for Northwest of Western Australia
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-14/cyclone-kelvin-potentially-strongest-of-the-season-to-hit-wa/9447672The Bureau of Meteorology is warning a storm system with the potential to be the strongest cyclone of the season is set to hit Western Australia's north overnight. -- Edite...
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Free camping Tasmania suggestions please.
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Hi all. i am heading to Tasmania on the 4th March for 5 weeks, and am wondering if any members could recommend free/low cost camping sites Around the state. I have not decided if I am going left or right off the boat. I've had a look and searched on recommendations - camping and most posts are quite old, so w...
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First long trip.
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Hi All I'm planning our first long trip from Melbourne to Brisbane. We plan on going up the Newel Hyw taking 4 or 5 days to do this. Travelling around 400 to 500 ks per day. More or less. Any hints on good places to stop over night. cheers Kiwimagic.
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Short 15amp leads
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Hi all, Can anyone point me in the direction of a short (3m) 15amp power lead to run from my genie to my van to avoid coiling it up under the van when in use? Are they even available ? Searching only yields the usual 10-20m lengths . I know I can make one easily enough but would prefer an off the shelf where 240...
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Levelling the van
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Hi all, just pulled into a site yesterday and needed levelling the van across the width. we put the levelling ramp on one of the wheels but didnt make much difference. Then I put a couple of pieces of wood on top of the ramp, which lifted it a bit more and it was good enough to sleep ok without rolling over ont...
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Fridge not working when caravan is on the drive
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Is there a simple way of raising the A frame so our caravan is more level on the drive? The fridge will only work when the caravan is roughly level.
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Having a home base
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We often wonder about living on the road fulltime and look at the pro's and con's , I n the last week we have had a set back my wife requires major surgery and will be 12 weeks recovery time , Lucky we were at home and was able to pick surgeon which we know and will be bulk billed , If on the road you take put luck .
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Tourists warned to avoid parts of outback South Australia as bushfire spreads into Northern Territory...
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-13/sa-outback-bushfire-crosses-into-nt/9426044
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What Caravan do you tow with your Ford AWD Diesel Territory (2700 kg Capacity)
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Hi Again, What caravan do you feel you can comfortably/safely tow with a Ford AWD Diesel Territory (with a 2700 kg tow weight). In anticipation thank you -- Edited by Kimbra on Thursday 8th of February 2018 09:25:23 PM -- Edited by Kimbra on Thursday 8th of February 2018 09:26:49 PM -- Edited by Kimbr...
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tyre pressures
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we have 1978 Ford Transit campervan ,also have the Haynes manual for service and repairs,but it dosent list tyre pressure because of the different configorations that they are used in .Has anyone got an idea of what pressures we should run? Tyres fitted are fronts Pirelli 195/14 rears (single axl...
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Outback fire almost twice the size of Singapore rips through remote SA and NT....
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-12/outback-bushfire-burns-huge-remote-area-in-sa-and-nt/9423092
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Pre purchase Caravan inspection - near Forest Glen QLD
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Hi All, we are expecting to collect our newly built Caravan in the next 7-12 days. I am looking to arrange for a qualified inspector to check the van over before we collect it. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can complete pre-purchase inspection of a new caravans which will be collect...
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Ranger Maxi Caravan RV Skylight Roof Vent Hatch
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Has any one else had trouble separating the screens to access the hatch to open the Ranger Maxi Caravan RV Skylight Roof Vent Hatch . I tried emailing new age but after a week have had no reply. Steve
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Birdsville Track & Big Red Bash
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We are thinking of going to the Big Red Bash and wondered what the Birdsville track was like and also what the Bash was like and is it worth it?
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Is any one towing a small van with a Mitsubishi Triton
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Hi all we are presently looking at buying a Mitsubishi Triton GLS Automatic to tow our small Karakampa it has an ATM of 1700kg and we would be getting close to that. I am interested to ask a few questions :- 1. What gear you tow your small van with your Triton do you tow it in top gear (5th) or do you tow it in the...
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Putting cover on Jayco Starcraft
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Hi, we've got a new Jayco Starcraft and have a cover that I've been trying and failing to put on. Previously we had a Jayco Swan camper trailer and it was a piece of cake to get on, but this is much bigger plus there is the air con and TV aerial which the cover keeps on getting snagged on, so there's obviously a...
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RECALL: Prius, Corolla Sedan, Fortuner & Hilux
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Gday... Click here for the full recall Cheers - John
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NEW RV PARK CAMPBELLTOWN, TASMANIA
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http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5206369/new-rv-park-slated-for-campbell-towns-king-street-oval/?cs=133 There is a catch !!! You must be a CMCA Member !!
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over night melbourne
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any body got any spots where to park up safely for the night about an hour nth of Melbourne we are coming from the hume hwy end , planning to head into town about 5am , catching the day ferry to tas ,any ideas would be helpful .
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Kiwis Registering Tow Vehicle & Caravan in Vic
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We are New Zealanders coming over to travel around Australia for 2 years. We bought a new tug & caravan and we are trying to register both in Victoria.We dont have an address in Vic to register the vehicles and where they will be parked. Although we wont be parking it up as we intend to travel for for 2 y...
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