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Big vans - big rigs
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How about this subject douge If your van is over 30ft combined with your rig pay a bigger road tax. The vans are getting bigger, so is there any limit. Helen
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Seems you can't pay Victorian Caravan registration early...
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The situation: Going north in 3 weeks, Will have no one to collect mail (being held) and pay the rego notice that is sent in the mail, Will have no Internet access or mobile phone coverage for 9 weeks (head back home 1st week September), Van rego due middle of August, Rang VicRoads and you can't pay your re...
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Caravan Park complains about free camping
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I put this up as general informationThere is a new free camp at Northampton in Western AustraliaHere is the link below from the ABC internet newshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-06/caravan-holidays-popular-but-caravan-parks-miss-out/8584410Basically (if I have read it correctly)...
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Wanderest, Richmond NSW - problem
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Has anyone stayed at Wanderest and encountered an extremely rude staff member on the reception desk at the Richmond Club? Or, had issues with their booking? Jamjar
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Replacing fixed glass panels in a coach to windows that open
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Hi all Does anyone know of anywhere that is able to replace fixed glass panels in a coach with windows that open. We have an Austral coach and are based in Mareeba FNQ. Seems noone in Cairns or Mareeba are able to do it. Thanks in advance
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Kidman Camp & Bourke
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Hi, just want to get any ideas from travelers on things to do in Bourke NSW ? I have been researching a bit, Kidman camp looks like the place to stay, is it worth a 2 or 3 day visit, also any thoughts on St George QLD, I'm really just looking for options to have a few weekends away in Van that doesn't require a lo...
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Importing Fifth wheelers from usa
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Hi All, im thinking of going to the states for a holiday, and while there check out what's available in the smaller fifth wheelers. I realize there is a lot of work to do to get the thing back here, along with the certification to Aust standards when it arrives. Have any of you knowledgeable people ever do...
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Trail a Mate. anti Theft Kit
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Have just bought a trail a mate anti theft kit which enables the base plate to be securely locked up on the A Frame to elimimate having to remove. Has anyone used one, and do you travel with the mate still on and attached. -- Edited by Maxy on Tuesday 6th of June 2017 10:53:36 PM
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Tyres
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Hi All, Am looking at getting new tyres for BT 50 just wondering if anyone has any complaints about "Coopers" or Bridgestone Thanks Uncle Wombat
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Esperance Caravan repairs
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Has anyone used the repair place in Esperance. Was going to get work done there but have had 1 really bad report on the place so thought I would get some 'wider' advice
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WA police puzzled by SOS mystery in remote area.........
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An SOS sign spotted by a helicopter pilot flying over a remote and inaccessible part of northern Western Australia has sparked fears a person or group of people could be missing. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-25/police-puzzled-by-sos-mystery-in-remote-wa/8558018"/> K.J.
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Effects of semi's on caravans
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Hmmm here we go! something to liven things up more . Just been reading about what to do to avoid being sucked ---- in by a semi or road train. The thing is, I have a fairly big van, and to date have felt no effects from the passing semi's at all. I feel the effect of wind, you know the blowing type, but nothing f...
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Have you played the Servo, 'which bowser has the diesel pump' game' whilst towing your rig?....
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Just returned two weeks travelling S.A...only downside was scraping the side of my van exiting one of those grotesque shaped multi pumps in a very busy non user friendly """Service Station""" in large country town....when I say multi pumps I use the word loosely as many lanes have everything on pump...
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Road condition into El Questro
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Hi, Heading up to Kununarra and will do a day trip (tug only) into El Questro first few days in July. Are there any members up that way who can report on the condition of the road from the turn off into the resort. (17 ks of dirt I think ). Not sure how the road can deteriorate over a few weeks, so will ring the r...
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Our opinion is '' Why bother''
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We're about to travel from Melbourne VIC up to near Yeppoon QLD much like a large number of retirees avoiding the southern winter. We thought about washing the exterior of our caravan before we leave home, but why bother? It's dirty from a recent trip to the NSW south coast. When we hit the road next week...
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Nullarbor fuel prices
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Nundroo ULP91. $135.9 Eucla ULP91 $1.69 Madura ULP91 $1.76 Caiguna ULP91 $1.79 Balladonia ULP91 $179.3 and ULP 98 $195.2 as of today and yesterday @ Nundroo
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It must be getting warmer.
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We are camped at Forbes NSW. Expected temp for Sunday 4th June is -1 degree. Looking forward to when it is getting warmer at 2 or 3 degrees. How is the Temp where you are. Oh!! Oha!!! I know that the temp back home in North Queensland would be unbearable at around a min what!!! 15 degrees. Just a reminder t...
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Road from Walgett to Warren
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Hi, I was wondering what Cumberdoon Way was like from Walgett to Warren as I have an Avan Ovation Motorhome 2 wheel drive 8 metres long. Are there lots of trucks and is it a safe route. It looks like a very picturesque route via Currinda ?
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Anyone going my way!?
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Heading east early next week. Leaving Perth, June 13/14? Yet another trip across the Nullabour.
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Permanent travellers: What do you *like* most about living on the road?
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Permanent travellers: What do you *like* most about living on the road? These questions are directed at people who do not have a home to which they may return. I suspect they have a different mindset to those who may spend lengthy periods on the road but know they always have a home waiting for them.
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