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Getting things checked or upgraded . Rip off .
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Sheesh has abyone been to original van or in my case motorhome manufacturer to get fixed, upgrad or just checked ? The BS they tell you !! My inverter charger is one unit . The charger side 60 amp doesn't work . Never had for 2 years . But I though it would be nice to have the luxury of a fast charger when we star...
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Hot water system
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Hi all, if somebody could help with some info would be greatly appreciated. Cold water system works fine, hot water well thats a different story, after turning on hot water system gas or 240v same problem,pump works fine until you open hot water tap, the pressure is ok for about 15 seconds then the pump...
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We are Off
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Well we are off for about three weeks heading to Coober pedy to meet friends then slowly meander back to vic. camped up at the show grounds in Burra tonight had a good meal at the pub with tonights " neighbours " they are from tasie. its a bit chilly here though defiantly going to have to fit a diesel heater...
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Woody n Sue
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Keys found Burke and wills camp menindee
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This morning a group of vans pulled up to use the toilets at the Burke and wills campsite at menindee NSW. A set of caravan keys was found on the ground
sometime after they departed. Apparently they were on the way to Mungo NP . A fellow camper has taken the keys into the menindee visitors centre. I am post...
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Black Water/Grey Water
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Gday... I have noticed on various threads some confusion on what is Grey and what is Black water. It is probably quite obvious to most, but just for clarification ... grey water - the relatively clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances. black water - ho...
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New Victorian road rules 1 July
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http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-victorian-road-rules-come-into-force-on-july-1/news-story/19cf8c9c8b150cc8c238ecefb14dfd41
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Jamjar
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Geist 2010 XK559
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Calling all Grey people who have any knowledge of someone in the Burpengary area of QLD who could carry out an expert inspection of a caravan my Wife and I wish to purchase. The rig is a Geist XK559 and it looks OK. However, as first time owners of a caravan our knowledge of the matter is almost zero. Any adv...
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Nobby Simpson
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Cape York
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Hi all, Newbies to the forum & travelling. We are leaving for the Cape in 2 weeks & are a bit confused as to the time & distance estimates we are for travelling between destination. Can anyone suggest an itinerary especially between Coen and the Tip? We have a small tent. Thanks for any...
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Power to tent
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Very new to this camping lark. If I pitch my tent at a powered site, can I plug the 15 amp cord from the CP source to a power board in my tent to boil a kettle for instance. Just asking?
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Homer and Marg
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Where is best place to pan for gold ?
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Any grey nomads out there fossicking or panning for gold If so where is best place to do this ?
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Follow up to my Small Scrape with the Servo Bowser...you won't believe..
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I mentioned early this month that I had scraped the side of my caravan on a Servo bowser whilst looking for the elusive diesel pump..in a large City Servo in country Victoria... $300 cosmetic damage to my van...it was a light scrape....you won't believe the supposed ""damage"" to the servo bowser, me...
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Goldfinger
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Bourke to Willcania via Tilpa
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has any one driven this road lately? if so what are the road conditions like, thanks in anticipation of a reply.
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OH NO I put the wrong fuel in my car !!
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Hi No I did not do it, but plenty seem to have My suggestion is to pay attention to what you are doing, but if a mistake is made then this may help. Here is a link that I was given, to a company that is geared to quickly attend to your problem. It has information on the different types of 'wrong fuel' that are p...
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Visitors to this Forum
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I have just had a look at the present list of viewers of this Forum, There were 7 from the U.S.A. one from Germany and a few from Aussie, To me, it seems a pity that these Visitors don't log on and make some comment regarding their interest in this Site, I'm sure they must have a tale to tell about their trave...
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Gas useage for Suburban HWS
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Hello Everyone, I'm after some advice. Is it more economical to leave a gas HWS lit continually over a period of a few days? Or better to turn it off after use - ie one lot of washing up & two showers & then turning it back on the following evening for the same cycle? Up to now, I have done the latter th...
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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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Hallett Highway
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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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