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We'd just like to say how efficient emergency services are on that number. Yesterday we were using up some time before booking into a CP in Bright VIC at 2pm. After doing some shopping in Myrtleford we parked our rig beside the Ovens River in a small park on the edge of town. There was no-one there except f...
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Insurance for Campervan
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So one of the big things that I've been researching before I start my road-trip is insurance. I've searched through previous posts on this topic and see that there are very few that refer specifically to campervans. And even more specifically to campervans that have NOT been fitted out by a professio...
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The mystery Tyre
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We went shopping today, got home. Sitting at our front door is a tyre fitted to an identical wheel to our boat, No note. No nothing . As new tyre, same as mine.. Thankyou out there. Our boat is out of sight , locked up in the cave. Happy Days.
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Caravan Parks that take permanent residents, need some advice please.
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Gday gang One day we (SWMBO) and I will need to settle down and stop moving. We want to settle in SA ideally close to the sea. We have looked at Port Lincoln (North Shields) and Kadina, both excellent. Just wondering if anyone has any other places in mind. Thanks in advance, be safe Phil C
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CM Trailer Equipment Limited Coupling recall
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https://www.recalls.govt.nz/recall/cm-trailer-parts-various-couplings
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Mitsubishi Outlanders in Recall
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http://www.mygc.com.au/major-recall-48000-mitsubishi-vehicles-recalled-nationwide/
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Eliminating plastic taste to water
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So I am a pre grey nomad in training and have found even though the "man of the van" purchased nice new blue hose for water we get a vile plastic or rubber taste the kids refuse to drink it. Have we made a mistake with our hose or do I need to run them more? The van has been out 5-6 times now & it doesn't matter...
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Caravan Safety Checks Brisbane Showgrounds
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There is a caravan Safety check day this Sunday the 22nd Oct. At the Brisbane Showgrounds for those interested. This email address was for people to email for more information. safetychecks@caravanqld.com.au Need to copy and paste into your email. -- Edited by Yuglamron on Tuesday 17th of Octob...
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Private messages
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Hi all, I just wanted to remind everyone that our PM (private message) system is in place as a way of contacting other members to perhaps organise a get together or to exchange personal details in a positive way. The PM system is not in place to criticise other members’ views or posts. If anyone receive...
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Induction Cooker.
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Tandy Online have this Induction cooker on sale. I have heard they are a good addition to the Grey Nomad items to take with you. I believe Tandy are now part of Kogan who own the name. But don't quote me. The Cooker is selling at $49 with a free pot. I have no idea if this is a good buy or not. This is a link to the...
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Advice needed- can anyone advise of free camping or showgrounds for Caravan Port Macquarie and Tamworth areas
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Hi there we would like to stay in a free camp or showgrounds/racecourse with our caravan - however we cannot locate free camping around Port MacQuarie and Tamworth. support would be appreciated Thanks
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Avan Aliner or Sportliner
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Hi Anyone out there got any experience to share on these camper trailers? Will our IX35 turbo diesel engine pull any of these with ease? Thanks for sharing your experience and information Tupai King
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We are all different
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Getting back to that DD thing, I come in here for fun and entertainment and that's my choice. If DD comes in here for hard work that's his choice I suppose. Sorry Cindy but I was a late starter.
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Ulladulla to Hume Hwy - best way?
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Hi All We are currently at Ulladulla and looking at an easier drive back to Melbourne on the Hume rather than back along the Princes Hwy. Anyone have experience getting across to the Hume, ie through Nerriga, Braidwood, Canberra or would it be better to go up to Goulburn? I have been on the Kings Hwy from...
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Knowing our budgets - advice sought
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We are shortly to become completely debt free, and plan to lease the house and travel around for a bit. Ideally, we would like to travel without impacting too much upon our savings, and without dipping into our Super too early (I'm currently mid-fifties). It doesn't matter how many times I sit down to w...
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Can you empty toilet cassette in the dunny?
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Probably a stupid question.... we hope to camp out at a friends place and wish to use the toilet in caravan...can we empty the cassette into a normal dunny? and if so, what do we put in the cassette? Is the napisan ok? Figure it should be cos I recall soaking my kids nappies in a bucket of napisan and throwin...
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Pacific Island Cruising
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The bride of fourty years would like to do a Pacific Island cruise. I need to know stuff. Only overseas place we've been to is Frazer Island. Companies to avoid, where on the boat to stay, all the hints and tips that you've learnt on cruising. Cash/cards. All help appreciated.__________________
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Deciding between 3 vans to buy
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Hi All Doing to much reading about different vans. The Vans will be new they are Galaxy Defender 20feet, Crusader Excalibur Duke 20.6feet lots of mods to it for our likes or a Olympic Champion 21.6 feet made with what we want. The Olympic dealer is local and have a lot of confidence in them providing a va...
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CARAVAN sAFETY FROM AL-CO WEBSITE
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I just stumbled across this from the AL-Co web site. Very informative especially for new caravanners. Its a long read but well worth it. http://www.alkoauthentics.com.au/caravansafety.html#.Wd34BDtx3IU Bob.
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Posting In Relevant Forum Sections
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At the risk of being attacked by less imaginative members of this forum, there are many other sections of it to post in. If you have a question about your route go to ROAD CONDITIONS. If you have a question about your rig or the purchase of a prospective one go to TECHIES CORNER. If you are looking for a ca...
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