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Unfriendly RV Places
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Two days ago I stopped at Clearview to have lunch, it is listed in Camps 9 as having 24hr free camp & dump point. The dump point is closed ("tank cracked according to a local") and has being for some time. The pull over area is blocked by concrete blocks, mens toilet had a blocked and leaking urinal and...
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Lien
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Parkes
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Can anyone suggest a good place to park up in Parkes.
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Splottboy
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Diesel Heaters
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Hi,I am trying to get a quote for an Espacher Diesel Heater installation in an Avan Ovation M7 with Fiat Ducato Diesel engine 4 year old motorhome , and I am travelling through Dubbo/Parkes/West Wyalong/Hay/Port Augusta. I would consider a detour to get it done professionally and at a reasonable pri...
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Splottboy
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We decided to give it one more go
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Hi all, Well, supply and demand has made Lambie and I return to the GN's tell all of our highs and lows of our trip to the West Coast of WA. Living in our 3 room cabin tent tent for 3 months. ( Never to be repeated. Our Van is the only way to go, Full Stop.) sleeping on 2 Euro Queen beds, one on top of the other...
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Hey Jim
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convoys
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hi all, had occasion to drive interstate in the car (don't like to think of the motel costs compared to camping!) noticed a few convoys of vans - about 4 at a time - along the highway which made it difficult for cars to pass unless they could get by all of them at once. some trucks as well which made it a...
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Maybe should pay?
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I see the 3 Belgian backpackers who phoned triple zero and started a ground and air search forgot to let authorities know that they had rescued themselves and were travelling again. I'm certainly glad they're safe but not letting authorities know is unacceptable. what do others think? Dave
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RTA on the war path?
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Afternoon campers, I'm starting to hear some horror stories, all be it second hand of caravaners being pulled over for a weights and measure check. Victoria not being to strict just a warning, but Queensland! caravan and tug both being checked,any if overload told to get rid of it now and fines based...
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Do you want 8 tries or one?
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I think I might have put this up before but, seeing it is a boring Sat night and not much happening, I will repeat myself. Sorry it that upsets anybody, but watching people have half a dozen goes at it, stirs my pot. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BACKING your van in beside a slab is, "EASY" Simmo's Tip of th...
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Pastoralist cracks down on poorly behaved fishers, campers on Kimberley cattle stations
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A pastoralist in WA's north has exercised his legal rights and restricted access to popular fishing and camping spots on his property, alarming some locals who are accustomed to having free rein of their favourite fishing river. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-20/kimberley-landowner...
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kiwijims
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Motorhome Washing in Broome
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Can anyone advise me please of a car washing facility in Broome which can accommodate a 3 metre high Motorhome?
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Skyler
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Grounded
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At home I have been grounded by Planter Fasciitis , Hope to be back on the road soon .
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brickies
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Fish & Chips
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I'm extremely disappointed in the way fish & chips shops have gone downhill in our fine country, the quality is shocking with most fish being Hoki, if you get a good grade it's okay but usually is not worth going back for another round. The best I have had in the last 10 years was in Cairns at Ocean Worl...
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Kebbin
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Mobile repair brisbane to rockhampton
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hello everyone, can anyone recommend a mobile caravan repairer in brisbane or further north to say rockhampton to fix our leaky window? Not wanting to go to a workshop. Thanks everyone.
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the rocket
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Dougwe's Twins?
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Spotted at the Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre in Peterborough, SA
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Joe50
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Qld.petrie. Wyllie park
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wyllie park closed today. this is the sign at the park. Do not know when it will reopen.
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the rocket
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Is this the end of the Hutt River Province ????
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Hutt River Province tax row: Self-proclaimed 'Prince Leonard' and son ordered to pay $3 million'........... "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-16/hutt-river-province-decision-on-ato-fight/8624450"/> K.J.
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kiwijims
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Babinda Bakery
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If you're lucky enough to be travelling to FNQ, have a stop at Babinda Bakery and buy a pie (and cake). Undoubtedly the BEST we have ever had!!
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Bas + Eve
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Is Kuranda people friendly
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I ask this question as last week, we took a picnic BBA with us for a drive up the range. As pensioners, we are unable to pay the exorbitant fee for the train, or equaly the sky rail. We drove up, had a great look around the town, enjoyed the pretty station and spent money at various market stalls. We then dr...
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Snapped Towball.
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Son of mine just snapped a towball on his light truck towing a 3000kg twin axle trailer. Luckily it happened as he was slowing from 100 down to 70 coming in to Warra out west of Dalby. The Warrego highway out that way is all up and down and broken drawbars on trailers/vans are not uncommon. Happened with a...
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hako
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Caravan springs
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I have recently bought a Jayco Sterling. A beaut van with everything that opens and shuts. It's 23 ft long and weighs in at 2200 kg. It's a 2010 model. Next year I plan to do the lap. An old mate who has caravanned a lot tells me that these vans are prone to breaking springs and I should get a wrap-around sprin...
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