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Caravan cover
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Our caravan cover is starting become very powdery and about to fall apart after 2 and half years, and yes it was an Aldi brand. A few years ago a friend bought a Camec cover and that lasted less than 2 years. any ideas on a cover that might last a bit longer, were in Perth and yes have rain in winter and hot sun i...
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40FT BUS
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Hi all. Looking for advice from persons who have first-hand experience at the following questions. Are 40ft buses too big for most caravan parks as I'm not that into free camping in the muddle of nowhere, just so I can park up Where is the most common area in a town that you would park for 1/2 an hour to do gr...
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Is there such a thing as a quality built and supported Motorhome?
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I raised the issue of transitioning from a caravan to a Motorhome in a previous post and thanks to everyone who gave great advice. The trouble is, virtually every Motorhome I have looked at has a huge amount of extremely negative consumer reviews based on their personal experiences. People generall...
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Happy Caravaning Easter.
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To every one of us Grey Nomads. Well!!! Here it is an early Easter Sunday morning. All our grandkids will be enjoying the fruits of yet another Easter. We wish you and your families all the best for the remaining Easter period. Drive safe and kind regards Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Sunday 31st o...
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RAIN AND MORE RAIN
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Whilst the rain in Logan and Brisbane regions has mostly been nothing more than a light to medium drizzle over the last few days, our rain gauge says we are approaching 5 inches or 125 mils. Hoping it clears for everyone to enjoy a great Easter festive time. Talking on Easter, Jay & Dee. Hope every...
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Tv antenna
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https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/upgrading-your-antenna-to-hd-a-62.html
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Electrical Problems
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Hi All. I have finished building my Ute mounted (slide on) camper I'd attached a photo if I can find how, anyway I am having electrical system issue's. I have 1060w solar on the roof, 3000/6000 inverter, 60amp DC-DC charger, 60amp Rover MPPT charge controller, 2 x 200Ah Lithium batteries and the batt...
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Updated to a Ford Ranger 3.2 - 6 speed
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Well gang, I recently bit the bullet and sold my trusty old 2005 Nissan Patrol (4.2 td), I really didnt want to, BUT I did. I have since purchased a 2018 Ford Ranger Px Mk II with 67,000 kms on the clock and I must say immaculately looked after. Im told by someone who knew the owners that it has been nowhere a...
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Transition from a fully equipped, off road caravan to a good quality motorhome - transition and comparison issues.
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I am interested in the views of people who have actually transitioned from caravan owning to a Motorhome. Am thinking ahead as, as we all get older, have been thinking a Motorhome might be easier to manage than my current 24 foot van (cab only drawbar extra). Whilst the major pros and cons are fairly obv...
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Water Filling Station
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Hi all, the water filling stations I have seen over the last few days have a 25mm hose as the smallest filling point. So far the hoses dont have an end fitting at all , I gather to supply buik water to a tank. Has anyone used these with a suitable fitting to fill directly into van tanks? I cant seem to find a rem...
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Princess of Wales Health and her shocking media treatment
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We are absolutely appalled and disgusted by the way all modes of the media have reported the health issues of Princess Kate. whilst Princess Kate and Prince William may be celebrities that fct is they are a family like us. the media has learned no lesson from their role in the death of Princess Kate's mo...
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12V air compressor
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Has anyone had any experience with the Ozito OTAC-1570 ? $65 at Bunnings. The other option is the XTM at Supercheap Auto $299, $149 for members. The XTM seems better quality, but as I don't think we will use the compressor much, I was thinking that for the price difference, the Ozito would do. Collo.
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Black or White Seitz S4 Flyscreens
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Plan to replace the 14 yr old flyscreens on the MH. Q: is there a GN preference as to whether to use the Black or White replacement. Anyone with experience?? TIA Bas
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Has anybody had any contact with NM INSURANCE (Australian Caravan Insurance)
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Just stumbled across these people looking for alternative to QBE with whom I have been with van and cars for years - but for no seeming reason van insurance went from $700-odd to $1800 for $60,000 with 5months lay-up. (!!!!!). They have a specialty division for Jayco vans - I first thought that it migh...
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Bonnet solar panel
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https://vehiclesolarsolutions.com.au/product/jeep-grand-cherokee-2011-2021/
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The emerging battery technologies and prices
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https://theconversation.com/a-battery-price-war-is-kicking-off-that-could-soon-make-electric-cars-cheaper-heres-how-225165?utm_medium=email&utm_...
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To be Taxed or not to be Taxed.
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I was just wondering as to how many types of taxes will we are hit with in our country. I am not referring to one's income or business tax. But other taxes or tax of another name. For example. some of the could be taxes may be No. 1 would be GST. Fringe benefit tax Capitol gain tax Import duties. Payroll Tax....
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More on the Steibauer performance module
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There was a bit of ignorance demonstrated in a previous posting re these modules, mainly relating to the method of operation - some did not understand the matter of injector DURATION verses increased pressures. No, it won't blow your injector pump up because pressures are not increased - to the pos...
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RV Gard paint protection
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Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...
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Crossing WAs Horizontal Falls soon a thing of the past (9news.com.au) It was one of the best days out we had in the Kimberly and a highlight of our trip to WA . Included in the trip was a tour of the inlet telling us about the "history" of the place. I bet they won't ban that. You get a really good aerial...
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