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Update on painted silos in Thallon QLD.
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Just a quick update for interested GN's. The painted silos at Thallon have now been completed. Safe and happy travels everyone.
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Broome retailers shut up shop as downturn hits local economy....
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The local's are crying up in Broome, Tourism down 25% Laurene Young is distraught as she watches security guards cart away the last boxes of stock from her closed-down jewellery store, now adorned with a large red banner reading: "Another Broome business taken from us. Save our town." http://www....
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Grey water tank yes or no
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Hi all. We are in process of purchasing a new van (our first) and chose not to have a grey water tank included. This is because most of our caravan buddies say not necessary use a bucket for grey water containment. We intend to do a lot of free camping where possible. i have since read in recent article that...
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So many Caravan makes on the road
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We have been amazed at how many different caravan makes there are on the road. We have counted over 70. The latest one was a brand new 'Diamond' from Victoria. We have a Viscount. What do you have?
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TWEED HEADS - CARAVAN PARK WHICH ONE?
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Hi all have you stayed at Tweed Heads recently???? If so where and would you recommend or not. Example Boyds Bay $205 cheaper for 10 days than BIG 4 on Holden St. I'm being encouraged to go to BIG 4. Any advice appreciated. Cheers Baz
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Caravan after having motor home
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Hi, we have had our motor home for 3 years and are now thinking of buying a caravan. We have enjoyed the motor home and have had lots of adventures but we need to have a less expensive alternative. Can anyone advise us on what we should look for please.
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Removing Venetian Blinds to clean
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How do I Remove blinds I have tried twisting , pulling etc. any suggestions please. I have recently returned from a long trip involving gravel roads and they are filthy.
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Camping near Inaminka
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I am a newly minted Grey Nomad and will be setting off from near Sydney on a trip to the Flinders Ranges in late August and returning by 20th September via Inaminka, Camerons Corner, Sturt NP and the Warrumbungles NP. Can anyone help with advice on camping sites in the Inaminka Nature Reserve? We are sel...
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Advice for new 5'er
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Hi all - and to all those more experienced than I .... we currently tow a 25ft van with a slide out with a Ranger and are quite happy... However... we intend to rent out our house and travel full time for five years, so are seriously considering upgrading to a large fifth wheeler to get the big living area et...
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CAMPS 9 BOOK..
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(ewharehouse)http://www.ewharehouse.com.auaccounts@olbis.com.auHEMA CAMPS 9 20...
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Towing mirror Jeep Grand Cherokee
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hi can anyone recommend a towing mirror brand for our jeep please.
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Signs.
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We came across this sign at a free campsite while travelling through Corfield in outback QLD near Winton. We thought it was a classic and maybe there should be more around!
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Rainbow Beach
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Heading to Fraser Island in about a month, just wondering if anyone knows of a place in Rainbow Beach where we can store 2 vans for about 4 nights. Thanks Phil
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Caravanners and Campers complaints re-prices in Cairns
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Once again media coverage re prices of caravan parks in Cairns. Well I have just checked on the internet for prices for a site from 29th July to Aug 5th, in parks along the QLD and Northern NSW COASTS. Coffs Harbour and Urunga from $38 per night, Yamba $43, Byron Bay $50, Caloundra $48 and most of the Qld...
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Oallen Ford Bridge
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Hi, We are travelling from Nowra to Yass tomorrow via the Oallen Ford Bridge,towing 20ft van. Has anybody travelled this route with a van and if it is okay. Cheers Neil
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Scupper Vents- Peoples thoughts sought
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Having just done the Great Short Cut, I found despite putting covers over the vents, dust still came in. There is a lot on the internet about scupper vents and opinion is often divided. Just wondering what others here think AND have experienced first hand. Is there any other solution? If so what?
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Beaudesert to Dubbo
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Hi all - newby here
We are taking a long weekend trip to Dubbo to stay at the zoo and wanted to find out what things are good to check out on the way there or back - thighs that only take an hour or so?
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ATM and GVM and GCM meanings
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Morning all, firstly thank you all who have replied and helped me with Nissan patrol 3.0 ltr inquiry please keep the advice up, now looks like I have to be careful as to a caravans ATM and vehicle ATM ? if the vehicle says braked towing 2500kg and a caravan is 2300kg for eg what do I need to look at,years ago...
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Pulling Power
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Hello to all. Just this afternoon I returned to Sydney via Lithgow / Blue Mountains, and had the joy of climbing up Mount Victoria. I am driving a 4.8 litre Nissan Patrol, Petrol fueled, and pulling a Jayco Starcraft, 2010 model, with corrugated Alum exterior, weighing around 2300 kgs. My little is my...
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What drives some people to tow vans at excessive speed?
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Just yesterday I was on a trip from Wagga Wagga to the South coast to visit family via the Hume Hwy. Come onto the Hume from Wagga and spotted a van approx. a klm ahead. I was only towing a 6 x 4 trailer this time and had cruise set on 104 klms. I don't speed at all, too costly for fuel and also knew that there was a...
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