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Now Sydney is in for a Heatwave.....
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-21/bom-forecasts-sydney-heatwave-with-36c-expected-on-saturday/8965442
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What tyres do you have on a Landcruiser and tow a van
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we need to get new tyres for our Landcruiser 200 series. We tow a van for about 6 months of the year and do a bit of off-road driving as well. Any recommendations
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Cheap Gas Hot water - is there a catch?
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Just found this advert for GECKO Gas Hot Water Heater - Portable Shower Camping LPG Outdoor Instant Caravan. For whatever reason they are priced at $120 (with 20% discount) delivered with guarantee and full Australian certification...1753 sold already!! The link below is just one of many for t...
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SMEV 3 (gas) plus 1 (electric) stove & grill
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We used our stove a couple of nights ago (the electric element) to cook our dinner. It cooled down but then the whole glass panel cracked/crazed. Has anyone else had similar troubles? The panel is in two pieces - the front one with two gas rings on it, the rear with the electric plate & one gas ring....
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Darwin fire causes scores of cars to go up in flames
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A fire near backburning operations in Darwin has destroyed a property housing scores of cars. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/scores-of-cars-go-up-in-flames-after-fire-in-darwin/8958070 K.J.
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Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance
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Will be moving on later in the week to Lakes Entrance. Currently at Oxley just out of Wangaratta. Looking at going Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance via the Omeo Highway that eventually links up with Great Alpine Road. Just checking from Nomads that have been through the area "RECENTLY" with 2....
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Water collection when full time on the road.
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I have read a couple of threads on this, and of course water filters. But I am interested in how travelers get their water. I have read about the tap at the dump point, so that's out. Catching the water off the awning, well that's only going to work during winter, and if it rains, and if there is no wind so the...
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Simplicity Suspension
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Hi all! Hubby and I are progressing towards the big journey from Melbourne. House is sold, bought a 2006 Landcruiser and a 2012 Jayco Sterling which we pick up tomorrow! Yay! I've used your site to do so much research over the past 10 months, and it's been invaluable. Could I please get your assistan...
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The container thread
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Feel free to hijack the thread to any sort of container you wish but I am after information on useful containers. These may be purpose made for the job (eg. approved petrol containers) or, better still, things you have discovered which were made for one job but do a quite different job well. In general,...
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BALGAL BEACH - MYSTIC SANDS GOLF RESORT. (qld)
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Please see Free or low cost camping!!!! Our son has just purchased the Golf/Bowling Club!!!! BALGAL BEACH, QUEENSLAND. IT IS ABOUT 40KL. NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE. -- Edited by gypsynolmate on Friday 7th of July 2017 07:34:25 AM
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The time must come for each of us....
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http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/grave-fears-for-88yearold-hiker-lost-on-...
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Phone and health insurance for nz trip
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Our trip to New Zealand has finally caught up with us. Wk to go. Wondering about the best phone and internet deals and also what type of health insurance etc we would need. We have 28 days to travell around South Island.Have rented a unit in Christchurch for the first wk. Then will play by ear after that....
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Tow test: Mazda BT-50 2017
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Gday... Read all about it here Cheers - John
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Finally some common sense
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We pulled into Armidale Showgrounds and went to pay for our stay ,The caretaker was obviously a caravaner as he had a rig on his block,after we payed up he said to let your water on the ground,he was of the opinion water is good for grass ,could not help noticing that all the Van sites had green grass and the...
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Albany WA
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Does anybody have ant suggestions on where we can stay in Albany WA for a week ??
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ebay generators buying guide
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I bought a 3.7 kva generator on Thursday using eBay, I picked it up today from Seven Hills Sydney, thought it a bit strange it didn't have packing and looked a bit dirty. When I got home I put it on my work bench for a closer look, next what I saw was terrible, oil was dripping from the bottom of the case, had a s...
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RACV
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Hi Folks, just recieved a letter from the RACV which contained the following info. Tow pack add on no longer exists from August 17th members with Total care and extra care will automatically be covered up to the following limits; 8.0t gross weight. 3.3m in height. 2.5m width. 9.0m in length. They will...
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Cheap Gas Refills
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Hi, Anyone travelling along the New England Hwy, in SE Qld, refills of 4.5 (3.8) kg gas bottles for $12 and 9kg for $20 at the Camping shop in Railway Street at Stanthorpe. And it's directly across the road from the laundromat, parking out the back. J
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Recall KMART Single burner butane gas stove
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https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/kmart-australia-ltd-active-co-and-jackeroo-portable-single-burner-butane-gas-stovesModel no. PL-222 - IAPMO Certification no....
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Free weight check Caravaning Qld
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Not starting a done before check your weights just want to say that Qld Department of Transport and Caravanning Qld have been running no blame no charge checks around Qld. had mine done in Cairns all good but one of the best things I have seen done by both the gov. and an industry body Well done all involve...
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