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Brakesafe switch
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Hi. Just getting the van ready for a quick 4 week trip, and am trying to test the Brakesafe operation. Instructions suggest pulling the "PIN" or "SWITCH" mounted at the front of the "A" Frame, with the result that the brakes will be applied and the Stop Lights will illuminate;- so goes the theory. My pro...
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keiron
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Beware - the mangle has returned.
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I thought I'd seen just about everything do the full circle but now I see some grey nomads selling mangles AKA wringers on Ebay. Many on this forum will remember the fear of feeding not just the wet clothes but your fingers through that arm- eating machine. Anyway, they don't seem like a bad idea! Link...
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hako
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Trail a Mate beyond expectations
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I recently posted that my trail a mate jack was not working and sought advice from those who had serviced their own with the service kit. I did service my own but it still would not lift. I rang the company in SA, (Seatra International) and spoke with the co owner and inventor who asked me to bring i...
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Touring the East Coast
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We are planning to travel on the coast from Townsville to Hervey Bay starting about mid July for about 8 weeks . We were keen to just meander and not book into parks until last minute. Not having been up that way for some years now just wondering if this is possible or are most parks consistently full on t...
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Diesel Heaters in Fiat Ducato Motorhome
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Hi, I want to put an Espacher Diesel Heater in my Fiat Ducato Avan Motorhome, and am looking for installer. I am confused as some are saying that if I want to run it off the Fiat fuel lines that the diesel tank needs to taken off for the heater line to be connected to the top of the tank. I then saw an article in t...
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Traveling across the Nullabor
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is there a best direction to cross the Nullabor in winter 2018, towing a van. East to west or vice versa ?
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Problems with Jayco Journey stabilizers
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We have a 17 foot Jayco Journey on road caravan with 14 inch wheels. We have found that the stabilizers are too long as we have not been able to engage them properly, even on a concrete pad and on grass or dirt sites. We have found it necessary to dig holes on minimal sloping sites and even elevate the whee...
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Some Good News (For Us) for a change
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After having our motorhome broken into whilst at Launceston Cataract Gorge on May 4 we have at last got our Sunliner back again and we are just getting everything ready to start on our Grey Nomad Part II travels. I have to sing the praises of our CIL Claims Manager (Janet) and the local assessor (Sachin)...
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Grey Nomads at fault?
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-20/kimberley-landowner-restricts-access-to-pastoral-land/8634828
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hako
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Queensland country fuel prices
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Left Longreach today. When we arrived at Barcaldine we discovered petrol at the Choice outlet was 18 cents a litre less than at Longreach. We paid $1.55.9 a litres at Belyando Crossing; 20 cents more than at Clermont. It IS 176km from Clermont to the crossing and 200km further on to Charters Towers. In...
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Don't get dizzy
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OK when I bought my West Australian newspaper yesterday, I also received my free spinner, (Glad I didn't buy one for $5 in the reject shop the other day). Anyway being a kid in old blokes clothing I started spinning the bloody thing, and I think I am getting hooked. My best spins are 2 that lasted 1 minute 3...
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Cameron's Corner
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Hi there everyone just wondering if any travellers here have been from Birdsville to Cameron Corne, my distance calculator says it is 476 kls but takes 19 hours, has anyone any information from a trip they may have done, thanks for any feedback.
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Gemstone Exhibition
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Following the Special Addition of the Nomad Times I thought I would advise those members of this forum interested in fossicking and gemstones that there is an exhibition at the WA Lapidary and Rock Hunting Club on again this weekend. There will be many minerals and gemstones as well as hand made jewel...
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Another CP to close
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The local Council is preparing to close that iconic CP that overlooks the Mooloolaba (Qld Sunshine Coast) foreshore. This is one of the very best CPs on the coastline & the Council has been threatening to close it since 30 years ago when I worked in the area. They have finally got the numbers &...
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Sydney travellers
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south west Roxy cinema. Saw this and thought anyone passing through this area. Cinema with bean bags, deck chairs and owner talks to you before the movie. Near a beautiful beach. I am sure it would be an enjoyable experience.
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Batemans bay to Yass
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I am hoping some fellow nomads might assist. I am hoping to drag a 20' Jayco Tandem axle over the mountain from Batemans Bay to Yass. My memory is that it is quite a demanding piece of roadway, being not only steep, but very wniding. Is it wise to drag such a van, my Tug being a 4.8 litre Patrol. My sincere tha...
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avan weekender
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Hello everyone, I'm a newbie, this is my first post. I have a 2004, 4 cyl., auto trans. X-Trail. Have been looking for a lightweight van or hardfloor camper to travel on my own in. Was interested in a Cub Junior but the 8" wheels put me off, thought they would get hot on a long trip? Anyway, the C...
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Near miss
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Driving up the newell yesterday between goondi and Toowoomba , I was sitting on 90k , when I see a truck approach I keep and eye on them as soon as I see them pull out , wait till they are right out and then take my foot off the pedal . I seen a semi behind me , with a low loader empty . he came up behind me and I though...
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SEVERE WEATHER coming in parts of the Perth Metropolitan, South West, Great Southern
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WEATHER DETAILS: At 22/06/2017 13:35:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised a slow moving low pressure system currently lies over northwestern parts of the Great Southern. At 1:20pm radar imagery showed extensive areas of rain over the warning area. Heavy rainfall which may cause flash flooding i...
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Ringers Rest
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Those lucky enough to be travelling north to Cooktown and beyond should stop for a while at Ringers Rest at Mareeba FNQ. Fabulous open paddocks 100acres and fabulous people who own it.more suitable for self contained vehicles but offer facilities. $10 per night for a great experience!!!
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