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Our Trip to Carnival of Flowers
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Well after a lapse of about 55 years I decided to revisit the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers last weekend & what an eventful and enjoyable trip it turned out to be. Booking van accommodation about 1 month in advance proved a problem. Nothing available in Toowoomba but we got a powered site in Oake...
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Anaconda Gas refills
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Anaconda have a special on 9.5 kg gas refills until 30/09/17 for $15.
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FNQ is still very popular and growing apparently...
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http://www.cairnspost.com.au/lifestyle/far-north-queensland-a-favourite-hot-spot-for-grey-nomads-and-travelling-families/news-story/c5b0e88f40ab631900e3ae3790c7ea57
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Aircomander Ibis air conditioner
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Any suggestions why our air con has decided not to work at all - it is just dead as. Any suggestions please
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The Broads
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Toronto Invictus Games - something to enjoy
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We have enjoyed the past two days of watching the Invictus Games on ABC TV. Has anyone else been watching them too? They commence around 3.40pm each afternoon & demonstrate better sportsman (women)ship than the Olympics, etc. Warren
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Watching TV in the caravan
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Hi, I am a total novice at this, but on the 2001 Jayco caravan I bought is this antenna (I'll try to attach photos) and device inside; "Aussie-Van Easy-Tune". Is this still current for watching TV while on the road? Or is it an obsolete system? There is a small flat-screen TV in the van attached to the cabl...
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Which weight Distribution Hitch
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Hi, I am a newbie and this is my first post. Some real-life experience on my wds issue would be great. We have purchased a Supreme Executive van that has an ATM of 2895kg It is being towed by a 70 series Landcruiser utility. Assuming we load the van to about 2800kg and load so the ball weight is about 10% we...
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Texting while driving
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Watched footage on Sunrise this morning of people texting while driving. One woman actually turned to the back seat to photograph her baby! These people had had cameras installed in their cars for three weeks to monitor their behaviour as they all initially denied ever using phones while driving....
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Camping gear at Aldi - 23/9/17
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https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-23-september/
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Gas bottle worth?
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I have ended up with several extra 9kg gas bottles. What would they be worth? Aussie Paul.
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NSW fires: Homes destroyed in ferocious bushfire.....
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Two homes were lost to bushfires on rural properties near Comboyne, west of Port Macquarie, in yesterday's hot, windy weather. Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews responded to more than 50 call-outs on the lower mid-north coast alone.The fire took a run under the strong westerly winds. The terrain and t...
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Thoughts about securing a caravan during a storm.
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I know that the answer here will be "pack up and leave before a storm hits", but for those full time on the road, do you have any emergency plans to cater for, if you are caught in the approach of a storm. Emergency services on the net detail securing your van in case of high winds. Do you carry precautionary...
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iana
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Caravan Covers
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Hi, Could anybody out there recommend a good reasonably priced van cover. I have a Supreme caravan 20' (outside bottom measurement). Happy to use Ebay if a good seller can be recommended. Thanks in advance Cheers Hurls
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Severe weather warning issued for Perth and Mandurah....
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UPDATE 11.41am: A STRONG, fast moving cold front is moving across western parts of the South West Land Division and will extend east during the remainder of Thursday before conditions ease.The cold front will impact Perth and Mandurah.A second strong cold front is likely to affect the southwest of...
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Vic Rego
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We have just transferred the rego from ACT to Vic on our Jayco Sterling Outback. Cost $76- that included Rego Fee $58- and Plate $18. We have had Caravans on and off for the past 30 years. Our latest caravaning stint started in 2010. Rego in the ACT is around $500 pa give or take a few dollars. The privilege...
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Hume Highway cut by out-of-control bushfire near Wingello
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The New South Wales Rural Fire Service [RFS] has issued an emergency warning for the blaze at Paddy's River, near Wingello, saying it had crossed the Hume Highway and was burning in an easterly direction towards Hanging Rock.The Hume Highway is closed in both directions due to the fire, which is abou...
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"Watch out Sydney" Here comes the heat....
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NSW weather: Record-breaking 40-degree temperature expected this weekend, Sydney will reach the mid 30s, but out in the north-west they might hit 40C. New South Wales has never had a 40-degree day in September and that may be about to change this weekend as temperatures soar around the state. The hi...
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wikicamps
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i have wikicamps installed on my phone. all good but the satellite finder wont work at all any ideas y not? thanks
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terrola
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Looking at Jeep GC as tow vehicle for 2.9 ton van, looking at 2010 to 2013 disel any comments from people currently using as a tow vehicle Would be appricated.
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Jackie
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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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