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Toilet tank additives
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Just wondering what additives are usually used in the bottom tank of an ensuite toilet in a caravan. Mostly contains fluids, but emits an unpleasant odour when the "valve"is opened. I will appreciate any sweet-smelling suggestions. Cheers, and many thanks, KB
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Brisbane weather: City and Ipswich set to sizzle through scorcher weekend....
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has predicted temperatures in Brisbane over the weekend could reach 33 degrees and Ipswich could soar to a high of 38 degrees. BrisbaneIpswichSaturday16C - 32C12C - 35CSunday19C - 34C16C - 37CMonday21C - 35C18C - 36C http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-20/br...
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Fireball at Aldi
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Just got next week's catalogue. Notice that Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is there. Shared a bottle a few years ago. Lovely stuff. Pity it wasn't available during winter at that price. $40 @ Aldi, $52 @ Dan's.
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Mornington Peninsula- flesh eating ulcers (Buruli bacteria)
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http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/mysterious-flesheating-ulcer-at-epidemic-levels-in-mornington-peninsula-20170920-gyl2kf.html
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Bat Poo on Awning
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Hi All, I'd just like to advise all you happy campers to keep an eye on your awnings and if you see any bat poo (usually dark brown/black), remove it ASAP. It will fade the colour, see attached photos. It usually sets quite hard and sometimes it helps if you leave a wet sponge on it to soften it. I'm not sure h...
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Torrens Creek to Aramac
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Would appreciate feedback on recent knowledge of Torrens Ck to Aramac road conditions. Solo female in Toyota Hiace and wondering how much and how bad the unsealed area is now. Thanks.
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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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kiwijims
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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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