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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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Dunmowin
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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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Wily Wanderer
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Wiki Camps – land designation
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I think it's worth making this clear. The Wiki Camps app. For Android and iPhone has a Details page for each campsite listed, this page hosts a number of icons intended to describe the major features of the campsite eg. Toilets, water, pets, fires etc. It also has an icon for the legal designation of the...
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Mike Harding
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Tare and gross issues with a twist
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I am the manufacturer of my little 10'6" x 6 ft van. We did a "lap" last year. I chose not to install brakes. That gave me a declared 748kg max weight (AGM or GVM I get them mixed up!!) tare being 450kg. But as time went on things were added. Two solar panels, tomahawk, tent legs, extra water tank toolbox etc e...
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Off line - out of the country for a little while
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Hello fellow players. "Dunmowins" are off to Indonesia (Jakarta & Pontianak) for two weeks from tomorrow. I have turned off all my subscriptions and wont be around the playground for the duration. If WIFI allows me, I will pop in from time to time to see what is happening. Have fun, I will catch up...
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Dunmowin
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Hot then cold water
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I have a Suburban gas hot water system in my RV. It works a treat. The problem I have is that the hot water runs for a few seconds, then goes cold. Turn the tap off and wait a few more seconds, then turn it back on and again, hot water then goes cold. I have fitted a new tempering valve and flushed out the hot wat...
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KazKen
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Can't Hide Anywhere
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Today, the better half and I went for a drive to Ravenshoe here on the Talbleland near Atherton and we run into fellow Grey Nomads, times two. i will not name them in case they are too hiding from world. But was great to catch up and share some places that you should visit while up this way do enjoy your Adven...
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Daveo85
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We are off up north in WA
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Mags and Spook here we have just planed a trip up north WA. Heading to Dongara, Monkey Mia, Carnarvon, Exmouth. We are then going to shoot over to Tom Price and spend a couple of days in the Karijini National Park. Then motor on to Newman for a quick stay. Heading south for an over night stay at Cue. From the...
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Coffs 4X4 & Van show.
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Yo . Coffs , caravan , 4b & camping show is on this weekend . 10 till 4 @ the Racecourse . GET There Early for parking. Or you walk for Over a K to just get to the entrance.
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BigRig
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Brisbane Caravan Show - Roof leaks
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Brisbane Caravan Show , quite a few new vans with roof leaks . I hope it was only from rushing their vans to get them on show .
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goldcoaster
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Camp sites in QLD
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I am looking at staying at Lenthall Dam and Log Dump camp sites near Hervey Bay this year. Van is 28 ft and not an off road. Can I get van in to sites? I don't mind if road is corrugated. Have driven around Flinders Ranges with van.
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General ocean grove
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New Age Wallaby 16e
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Looking for feedback if I may.
We're looking at buying a used (2015) New Age Wallaby pop top.
Really appreciate information/feedback on this model van.
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SOS rock mystery: Man at centre of search tells tale of survival
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A sailor has told how a crocodile destroyed his rubber dinghy and left him and a crew member stranded in a remote part of Western Australia's Kimberley region for a week. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-11/man-at-centre-of-sos-rock-search-speaks/8608272 K.J.
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kiwijims
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4WD and van burnt out Adelaide.
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http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/caravan-and-4wd-burst-into-flames-near-heysen-tunnels-on-south-eastern-freeway/news-story/69fb621...
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Santa
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I See this morning
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Well , I heard it anyway on local talkback radio here in Perth our road safety commissioner announcing a major review of caravan and caravaners safety standards in the wake of a fatality on the midwest coast recently . There is to be a coronial inquest which has similar powers to a royal commission and h...
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Swoffer
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CIA Vic Applaud Positive Action By Well Established Member
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Gday... Control Rider TS Suspension System Recall Cheers - John
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rockylizard
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Goondiwindi Grey.
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We have just visited the Goondiwindi Museum depicting the racing history of Gunsyn also known as the Goondiwindi Grey. I remember the champion and his great efforts back in the 1970. What a champion horse he was and the syndicate purchased himfor $1300, I think he won nearly 30 great races with a prize...
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