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Portable Gas Hot Water System
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Hello All, I am new here and also new to caravanning. 3 weeks ago I got a sweet deal on a 1996 Windsor Trustar Pop top and would like to do some "additions" to make life a little more comfortable. I have already had two trips away, one for a night close to home to get a feel for the van, the other to Agnes Waters f...
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Bellaz on the bay
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just thought I would mention that if you are in Bowen QLD, a lovely restaurant at the yatch club. serves excellent meals at really good prices.
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Suggested itinerary for 6 week trip Melbourne to Darwin
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Hi We plan on doing a 6 week trip Melbourne to Darwin June/July next year. We were hoping to go do a circular trip through the centre of Australia in only one direction. Suggested routes and or itinerary as well as must see places would be helpful with our planning. Thanks in advance.
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How does one become a Grey Nomad?
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This may sound like a silly question but to us it's a really big decision and lots of thoughts and planning needs to be done. My husband who's 60 has just had major cancer surgery & fingers crossed will be OK. I'm 62. What it has done is make us realise life is too short and we need to enjoy what's left of...
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Any tips on exploring Yorke & Eyre Peninsula's SA?
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Hi to all you well travelled GN's... We're looking at planning a trip, or trips, around the Yorke and Eyre Pen's. (from Melbourne home base) either in Spring or Autumn. We've done the Fleurieu Pen. and would love to hear of any recommendations for routes/places of interest/good CP's/general tips et...
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Grey Water Becomes Black Water.
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Apparently some are unaware of this...."if grey water is stored for longer than 12 to 24 hours it breeds toxic levels of bacteria, and is classed as black water."http://rvdaily.com.au/the-unpleasant-tr ... and-white/Waste water from showers and washing machines (undies) contains small amo...
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Macleay Valley Parks
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FYI . http://mvcholidayparks.com.au is now http://macleayvalleycoast.com.au -- Edited by RustyD on Sunday 16th of July 2017 12:26:59 PM
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Fuel Prices
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Hi all, A simple question. Why do servos display fuel prices as for example 123.9, why not 124?? Another establishment displays the price as 123.7. Just wondering if anyone could enlighten this poor simple soul!! ??? Cheers
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Outdoor cooking suggestions please
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We have just purchased our 'new' caravan and would like to have the option of cooking outside as there is a gas point and a power point available. Any suggestions of what BBQ/cooker to buy and do you set it up on a table or on its own stand?
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The Great Inland Way
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Hi all:)
We have been traveling up the East coast from Caloundra for rhe last 9 weeks and at present at Port Douglas.
We are thinking of traveling back after cooktown down The Great Inland Way via Charters Towers Emerald etc. But not sure if it a worth while drive in view off the vast distances betwee...
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outside clearance lights
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Hi all I am new to the forum but not to the grey nomad brigade. We have had 3 caravans and currently have a Hamilton Retreat 2014 which we have had since new. Has anyone had trouble with the external clearance lights filling up with water & hence not working. We have brought this to the attention of the...
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Yulara Dump Site
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I'm sure many of you have had the unpleasant experience of using the weird and disgusting dump site at Yulara - Uluru village but just in case you have not had that pleasure, this is what you will find. Firstly the caravan park has everything including cabins and all the good stuff and a great Overflow pa...
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Convertible tug to Bundy
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We left central Victoria on June 18th. We got 30km from Wagga and the water pump on the Holden V6 engine seized. Three freezing days there then we snaked our way through the Great Divide to the Wyper Scout camp Bundaberg. $10 a night, spacious, relaxing.
Free camps in Texas, Binnaway, Bellata, Feder...
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Interesting shot's
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Just a little something to kill a little spare time. Which most on here have. else we wouldn't be here. Would we now! ! !. -- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 15th of July 2017 11:10:40 AM
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What Insurance Policy for Flat Towing Suzuki
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I'm interested in what type of Insurance people have when flat towing car behind motorhome. We've always had full comprehensive with KT but the cost now is worth more than the Suzuki . When I rang around as soon as I mentioned flat tow ,they didn't want to know us. Cheers Mick
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stand-up tent peg driver
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Hi to all. I have designed a tent peg tool that allows people with crook backs/knees etc; to drive / set them without the need to bend down OR use a hammer. The prototype is completed and field trials concluded. My question to my fellow Nomads.... Is there a need for such a tool firstly. secondly; the pro...
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New Jayco Starcraft 16' Outback Advice
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We're thinking of buying a new Jayco Starcraft 16' Outback poptop and we're interested in other peoples views, good or bad. We intend to freecamp a fair bit so would be relying on the solar/battery system to power the van. Most of the dirt roads travelled will be formed gravel roads but do expect to enc...
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New Caravan Park SA
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Good news for people travelling in the Streaky Bay area. A brand new caravan park has opened 4kms out of Streaky Bay. 5 star toilet/shower blocks. Currently $28 pn off peak. Absolutely beautiful happy camping Marls50
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sat system
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Has anyone had any experience with theSatKing Promax Automated TV System the square dish type
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RV Purchase Inspections
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https://www.facebook.com/RV-Inspect-Brisbane-Melbourne-Sydney-197188304132474/
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