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Happy Happy and SAFE new year
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We wish all Grey Nomads an absolutely fantastic 2018 and many Kilometres of safe and trouble free motoring as well as good health and happiness.
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Have you been in an accident ?
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I think if people who are unfortunate to be in an accident could share the full details it might be helpful to the rest of the community. There is often lots of theory's on here when accidents are reported but I have not seen any actual reports explaining exactly what happened written by actual people w...
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Gibb River Roaf
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Happy New Year to all
Im thinking of trip Perth Darwin via Gibb River Road,not sure what 4x4 to get,thinking of Hilux dual cab,with roof top tent,will be just me,not sure if to go off road camper or roof top,just after some comments,trying to keep fuel costs down,other than Hilux maybe Prado? Could an...
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WAECO CF-80 Temperature Problem
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Hi All, Firstly I hope you and your families had a safe and happy Christmas. Now to the problem. My Waeco CF-80 is approx 10 years old and to date has performed perfectly. Yesterday the temp was set at -2 ( I always use this setting for the fridge) and shock horror my beer was frozen as were a few other drinks...
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Flight 2018 Boarding....
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The boarding on Flight 2018 has been announced.... your luggage should only contain the best souvenirs from 2017 The bad and sad moments should be left in the garbage .. The duration of the flight will be 12 months. So, tighten your seatbelt. The next stop-overs will be: Health, Love, Joy, Harmony, W...
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Stay safe
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Happy new tear everyone stay safe
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ess kapees
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Off road vans
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Which are the top 3 off road caravans on the market atm.
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EPIRB
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Has anyone heard of a SPOT GEN 3 GPS MESSENGER, it is an American product, but wonder if there was something similar here in Oz. It is a substitute for an EPIRB, where you can also communicate with folks etc, they have a yearly subscription of about $220.00, but am really looking to see if anyone has hear...
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"Full Timers"
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Morning all, Have been a member for a few years now and although only replying on a few occasions or adding my opinions in the "Nomad News" on the web site, I do "check in" most mornings to see what's happening in the "Grey Nomad World". We live on the Qld. coast, our play ground when at home is the "Great S...
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RE: Seka Caravans
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Hello fellow Nomader's; Would like some feed back on the Windsor Seka Pop Top caravans, what was the build quality like? More interested in vans from the last 12 - 18 months. We are looking at the SKL552 with single beds. Cheers
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CAPE YORK WITH A CARAVAN
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hI GUYS ,PLANING A BIG TRIP UP TO THE CAPE YORK .HAVE YOU BEEN AND WHAT CAN TO TELL ME TO MAKE OUR TRIP ALL THE BETTER. IS CAMPING A PROBLEM AND IS THERE A LOT OF FREE CAMPS Kind Regards
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Just in case you had wondered.....
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Gday... Sorry ... but I just had to have one last indulgence for 2017.  I'm sure you all really want one of these Cheers - John
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Service Stations that can be accessed by caravans
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Now that we have some 8 weeks and lots of kilometers under our belt we are finding lots of service stations in cities that you canât access with a long caravan. The entry and exit are too sharp or the diesel bowser is in the middle of the pumps. We now make sure that we fill up at every stop sans van.
Maybe Wik...
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Unique Number Plate
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Saw this on FaceBook today For sale $5K 0402318657 Wayne O'Brien Hervey Bay. I have no connection to this guy .Just this plate may make it of interest to a Forum Member. Possibly better in For Sale section but general would be seen by more members.
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Bit of help please
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The CEO and I are heading off in Aprill next year for 6,7,8 months. got a problem the road between Omeo and Corryong ?. Its been probably 500 years since I've been on it and dammed if I can remember if I can take the van through there. I know I'm good for about 40k's past Benambra ( from memory ) but the rest is a...
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Nissan Patrol Ti VS Toyota LandCruiser GXL.
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https://practicalmotoring.com.au/comparison-tests/head-head-nissan-patrol-ti-vs-toyota-landcruiser-gxl/
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Fuel filter drain Tool BT 50
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see -- Edited by fishdodger on Friday 29th of December 2017 11:56:55 AM
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Need some nautical advice please.
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Gday . I am assuming that a fair number of you folk are a similar age to me [ 67 ]. My wife and I are going on 2 cruises in early 2018 and I get seasick ! I think thats why I live on the Murray cause I can see the banks ,any where else on water with only a horizon and its nausea time for me. We did a N.Z. cruise last year o...
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EPIRB & PLB,s
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Am traveling up the center of Australia south to north in 2018 I see not much phone service on this area what do travelers use for emergency ?
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Securing your Portable fridge
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Do people leave their portable fridges outside their tug or van? (Waeco, Engel etc.) If so, how do you secure them enough such that a bit of effort is required to steal them or the contents?
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