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petrie, wyllie pk, nth. Brisbane update
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here r the before n after Photos. Sign said the older trees were not natives. park is still closed. Good they planted new trees.
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the rocket
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Gass certificate
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Rego is due on the van nsw plates,we are in qld.Went in to local mechanical workshop to day to book in for rego.Told I needed a gass certificate. Ok first I had heard off but of i went to chase it up. Rang 3 different gass fitters to get quotes.$130.00 .$150.00..$220.00 just to look more if work to be done....
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Oodnadatta Track
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hi we are Jane and Graeme. We are looking to travel the Oodnadatta Track soon (road conditions pending). We have a 26' van towed behind a GMC. Is the Track suited to this size van?? thanks for your help. Cheers
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Cairns to Charters Towers via Inland
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Hi All I am looking at travelling with a Jayco 21' van in tow behind a Nissan Navara from Cairns to Charters Towers via Atherton, stopping off at Lava Tubes and then on to Greenvale to Charters Towers. Was wondering what the road conditions are like, narrow? winding road? road trains or B doubles? Could...
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Wot Cheeses Me Orf.
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G"day All. Just done a short trip from Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne to Eight Mile Plains Qld, and return,after meeting with relies. Wot Cheeses me orf are 1. Overtaking lanes that finish half to 3/4 the way up a long hill. Now my tug isn't all that fast and does tend to slow somewhat going up steep hills...
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Snow chasers race to Bluff Knoll in WA's Great Southern region in search of snow.....
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Families on school holidays are flocking to the Stirling Ranges in the Great Southern region of WA to see snow, which is expected to fall for the second time this week. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-05/visitors-race-to-bluff-knoll-in-search-of-snow/8680572"/> K.J.
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carpet of wildflowers across southern Western Australia
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"Yahoo" Hook up your Caravans Boys and Girls, The Wildflowers are a coming....... Heavy summer rain and devastating floods across southern Western Australia have left an unexpected legacy an early start to what is expected to be a bumper wildflower season. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-...
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Sat Phone
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Anyone know if there is still a Sat Phone subsidy available today?
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For model collectors
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I saw this one in Aldi today $10.00 100mm car 100mm van Metal. jim -- Edited by Hey Jim on Wednesday 5th of July 2017 06:55:02 PM
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Water pressure
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I imagine that everyone has water pressure problems are various places, and have overcome it by using the pump, but then you are using up valuable water needed when you free camp. Has anyone installed a 12V 80Psi High Pressure Water Pump ? I am wondering if this is a solution, or is there another soluti...
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What lies beneath (inside a Battery)
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Ever wondered what is inside those 6V lantern batteries? I was curious!
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Big van & small tug.
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http://caravanbuyersguide.com.au/tow-vehicle-caravan-weight/
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House Sitters looking after your place when away
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Just chatting with the boss and thinking about the best way to ensure the home is safe when we do extended trips (now retired hoping to get back into it) We were wondering how it worked? We have ample space to park a motorhome or caravan with power and water available. What is the norm? Do you give them the r...
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A different slant on things!
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-16/the-reality-of-van-life/8624170
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Jayco poor warranty on new van
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Picked up my new Jayco off road journey 3 weeks ago from St Marys Jayco dealer in Sydney, I towed it about 30 klms to my home and parked it in my backyard. The last 3 weeks my wife and I played with it as you do when I noticed that one of the four tyres looked a bit flat, it was, 15 psi, others 50 psi, spare 45 psi, so...
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Albert Namatjira's Humble Home - Update - And road conditions to there.
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Went into "Search" above and came across an old photo so did an update with one I took last month. Didn't realize that the original post was in the closed photo competition section, so that's where my update went too. Anyhow take a look, if you wish to, and there's a photo of his gravestone too in Alice S...
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Towing Vehicle
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I am trying to work out the best vehicle to purchase for towing 3500kg. I need a car that's a 4 x4, comfortable for the wife, but economical to drive around town as well as hi way.
I've being looking for some time now and I thought that I found it ( Toyota dual cab with canopy SR5 2.8 turbo diesel) but when you...
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Van Life Video...
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-16/the-reality-of-van-life/8624170
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Wilcania to Bourke along the River.
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Hi all, we are planning a trip from Adelaide to Karumba QLD and want to head through Brocken Hill, Wilcania - Bourke. Can anyone tell me if the road / track along the river is ok, and if so, which is the better of the two, north side or south side. ? We have an off road 14' van and Dmax, but if the road through the...
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FOLLOW UP TO YOUR OPINIONS RE BUYING A VAN!
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I have found two good vans on net, both interstate - I live in SA. No. 1 2008 Jayco Conquest, manual, only 40,000 klms, manual, pristine condition, diesel heater, nice bull bar and large fitted Storage Box on back. Registered 3 months. $60,000. Tasmania, so air fare and spirit Tasmania to get home, pl...
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