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A Gold fossicking adventure in the QLD outback
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Hi guys, I would like to set up an outback Gold Fossickers Expedition over the next few month in Queensland with interested parties. The trip does not necessarily need to happen this year. Is there anyone out there interested to help me organise such a trip please? I am inviting any prospective membe...
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Anybody going to Nanango Music Muster
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We are from SA and heading to Nanango this week for the muster, anyone else going, Haven't been to anything like this before so hoping it will be a fun week.
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jbrinks
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What are some of your experiences with staying at Inglewood QLD
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We have stayed in the Inglewood area twice now, once at Coolmunda Dam, when it was open for free camping a few years ago and recently just outside of Inglewood in a secluded camp spot. While at the dam we noticed several cars drive through every day and recognised those cars in town parked at one of the loc...
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Waffleightis
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CB Radio
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I have a CB radio in my Avan Ovation Motorhome, but I have no idea how it works. I must be stupid, but if someone could direct me to "CB radios for dummies" that would be great, thanks. Colin
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Splottboy
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BOM forecasts heavy snow in Tasmania ....
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Tasmanians who thought they'd said hello to spring are in for a surprise, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasting heavy snow in the next 24 hours. Snow is predicted to return to the slopes of Hobart's Mount Wellington. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-04/bom-forecasts-heavy-sno...
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kiwijims
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Coaster 3B swap to 3.8 ECOTEC V6
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Hi Nomads, I have an 82 Coaster SWB (pictured in my avatar). I am considering changing the 3B engine to an ECOTEC V6. Has anyone here done this before? Does anyone know of a company in Victoria that can do this? Thanks, Steve.
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Stevie D
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Roof Racks
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Thinking of putting a roof rack on my 2015 4dr Ranger Ute. The lighter version of rack that takes 75-80kg. Two methods of attaching: Clamp onto door arch or install a track along the space provided. Any pros & cons of either type? Many brands of legs & bars: Rhino, Prorack, Rola, Thule. Any pros...
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RustyD
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Composite Frames
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I was researching aluminium vs maranti frames on-line and came across a lot of positive posts about composite frames. But no one really described what exactly a composite frame is, and which models of caravans one should consider if they are looking for a quality van with a composite frame. And in p...
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rexboggs5
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UHF CB Radio questions
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Hi all, can someone give a a brief overview on UHF caravanning protocol. What channel are most people on? What channel do most caravanners switch to if everyone is usually on the emergency channel. any other useful tips, like is it useful to put a uhf channel on the back of the van? thanks
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Megafishaholic
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350Amp Anderson plug?
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gday, I just purchased a 2nd hand Landcruiser which has an exhisting 350Amp Anderson plug. Can somebody tell me what this would be used for? I'm thinking of removing it if I don't have any need for it. many thanks
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Hostie
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Longreach Waterhole, Elliot, Northern Territory
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Heard a rumour the other day (and I hate rumours) that the camp at Longreach Waterhole, Elliott, Nt, has been closed. Can anyone confirm please.
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Dunmowin
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Bingara river stop
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Pulled into Bingara today on the river having lunch when up pops a platypus at play . A nature moment indeed
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barrie
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Advice for a novice
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Hello there. We are looking to set up a motorhome or a caravan and need a bit of advice and guidance please. I have not towed a caravan for forty years now, and fear it may be beyond me. I am a 1948 model. We want to have an easily accessible vehicle or rig that we can use for short haul trips in Victoria, and we...
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Old and tired
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Metho cooker and heaters
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In terms of when we build our new van, weight is a big issue.
Have looked into metho cooker. It seems the OH3000 ORIGO 2 BURNER STOVE is common now in campers. The advantages are- no LPG bottle/s and cabinet savings on cost and weight and no gas tradie.
I havent investigated metho heaters yet. I'd lik...
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Free farm camping - Waroona Show 7 Oct
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If anyone is interested and looking for something to do or somewhere to stay and look around, some farmers in the Waroona district are happy to offer their farms for either free bush camping or free camping with power and access to showers and toilets at their farmhouses and sheds for a few days in Octob...
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spida
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Green lake
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is anyone there now. what is it like to camp now
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rainy1850
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Kogan Mobile
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Any member here using the Kogan mobile plans ??. Advertising $9.90 month unlimted with good data??. With boost at present and quite happy with their price but at $9.90 heaps cheaper n maybe too good to be true or am I reading it wrong ??.
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Papou
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Dougwe
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Dougwe gone missing from the forum he hasn't been on the forum since 21 th August , Hopefully he doing research for his next update .
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brickies
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Sold our Caravan
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Hi, Maybe this will be my last time posting on forum ? my beloved 2 year old new caravan has gone to a happy home, I made the decision to sell as my husband is not interested in caravanning & I not completely comfortable in towing such a large item & setting up & traveling on my own. We have hard...
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Archer Point Camping
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Good morning, From recent reports, Cooktown in Far North Queensland, experienced a bumper winter season accommodating the Winter Nomads & others. However on follow up, the following was received."The free camping will be changing for Archer Point soon there may not be allowed camping on the...
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