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12v Electric Jockey Wheel
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I have a tight area to get to where I want to park my (new) van. Thought could reverse but difficult. Google tells me lots of electric jockey wheels out there ranging from $200 to $2200. Has anyone had any dealings with any that you could recommend. Thanks in advance.
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Great Ocean Rd
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hi All, heading from Adelaide to Queenslcliff in February. I have driven this road a few years ago but just as a day trip. Now is the time for a slower pace with our van. Happy to stop for a few days one end and then same again the other end and then head out for day trips, site seeing and hiking. I would love to h...
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Moama marina - 10 houseboats up in flames
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http://www.sheppnews.com.au/2017/12/15/124379/blaze-destroys-10-houseboats-at-deep-creek
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rockylizard
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Pillow support for angled bed head
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Our new caravan will have an angled wall at the bedhead end, I was wondering what pillow support is suggested for reading / watching tv comfortably, as it appears its going to be an awkward position, recommendations greatly appreciated.
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NSW Government fuel prices app
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The NSW Government has set up a site where you can check the full range of fuel prices anywhere in NSW, I have used the app and found it to be easy to use and accurate I believe its based on information that the fuel companies have to provide to the Department of Finance, Services & Innovation you can ch...
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HILL Top Golf and Country Club, Tatura, Victoria
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Gday... Just saw this news article - Just to give some perspective to that profit -$57,367 = $157/night operating profit;12 sites X $25 = $300/night (if all sites filled every night - highly improbable);all sites filled every night = $109,500 gross income;that would equate to 52% net profit - assum...
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BP acquisition of Woolies fuel....
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https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-to-oppose-bps-acquisition-of-woolworths-service-stations
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Mitchell Plateau
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New road access fee for private travellers to visit the Mitchell Plateau for 2018 is $20 Per Person rising to $45 PP in 2019 That is a 5 day permit. Plus National Park fees. Tour companies will probably have a bulk deal and include fees in their tour costs. Enjoy MJP.
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Rude Awakening
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Was staying in suburbia in Melbourne this week in the van in a relatives back yard and was woken by a hissing sound that I thought was the neighbours hose or irrigation system at about 5:00am. I listened for a minute or so thinking about all the different noises you hear in suburbia that you don't normall...
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Closer attention to car and van manufacturers
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Gday... Click Here for car Click here for caravan changes Cheers - John
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Older caravan Vs New Caravan?
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We are planning to buy our caravan toward the end of next year, most likely an 18' with toilet and shower. It's been a long time since I last had a caravan which was a Franklin 16' in the 80's. We cannot afford a new caravan and I expect our budget will be around $30,000 when we buy. I expect the van will need t...
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Sleeping in vehicle
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Hi all.
As you may well know. Sometimes you arrive late and reception closed at all campsites you ring.
We have just arrived at the entrance and this has happened. We do free camp now and again. But here there are signs everywhere.
Where does the "LAW" stand with sleeping in your vehicle?
Wishi...
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Satlink WS-6906
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Good morning, I recently purchased a Satlink 6906 and found the instructions to be somewhat useles. Could not get an kind of signal. Does anyone have a detailed step by step, easy to use instructions for the Satlink 6906? Bill
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Vehicle and caravan weights - not all as the brochure says.
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http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t64199536/vehicle-and-caravan-weights-not-all-as-the-brochure-says/
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Smart phones and there uses
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I have been thinking about getting a Dash Cam one with GPS tracking, but I have also thought about a new mobile. So upon searching I came upon several topics on Smart Phones and Apps for them, now I'm not all that tech savvy but it seems to me that i could run a Dash Cam, GPS and an OBD2 scanner via Apps and Blue...
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Sydney weather: Temperatures forecast to push past 40C in western parts of the city.....
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Temperatures in Sydney's west are expected to soar above 40 degrees Celsius today, while the city's east should be spared thanks to a sea breeze.Penrith is forecast to reach 43C today, while the city will only reach 35 degrees."Yesterday some very hot air was sitting over inland New South Wales [wit...
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Patrol or Pathfinder?
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Hi all, I'm looking at moving into either a Patrol or a Pathfinder (diesel) to pull our van with an ATM of 2100kg. Can't stretch to new at this stage, so I'll be after a fairly late model used. I'm just interested to hear views from owners of these models re. performance, issues etc. Both have plenty of tow...
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HAY its Father Xmas
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https://www.facebook.com/abcsouthwest/posts/10154992008891811
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Funnel Web Spiders Ellenborough Reserve, NSW
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Just received this from a travelling companion; So here's a heads up for anybody staying/planning to stay at Ellenborough Reserve, NSW. There are hundreds if not thousands of FUNNEL WEB SPIDERS all around the camp ground, so keep your shoes on, your eyes pealed and point your torch at the ground at ni...
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The most traveled or most common route taken through Queensland heading for the Cape
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Good Morning Nomads I am new member to this Forum and would like to say hello. I have visited The Grey Nomads site many times and have posted for house sitters ect. I am currently trying to establish the most common, or most traveled route through QLD. 1/ If you were heading for the Cape. 2/ If you were head...
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