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If you are in Tasmania right now...
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Greetings Fellow Travellers If you are presently touring in Tasmania then there is every likelihood that you may come across Road Closures due to the running of Targa Tasmania. I am competing in Targa in Car #726 which is a black Mazda RX-7... The event started today (April 24) and will continue until...
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Taking Jerry can?
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Hi all.
Would you recommend taking Jerry can for a trip around Australia? We've got a large VW LT35 which is pretty good on fuel, but not sure on taking a Jerry can as well. Any info welcome.
Cheers Troy
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Pots and Pans
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Hi All. Looking at getting some new pots and pans for our van which is currently our home, been on the road full time almost two and a half years now. Looking at the 'Stone Rock 22 Cooking Set, Aluminium Non Stick 10 Piece Set' listed in Caravans Plus cookware section. Has anyone used these and able to comm...
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Mildura Brewery
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Visited this nice Micro Brewery today and was pleasantly surprised at the friendliness and quality of the service and food. Located in Mildura on Langtree Ave. Well worth a Visit.
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House sitting
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Can forum members in the know, advise as to how to get/start into house sitting? I have done it for friends so I know roughly what it entails. Does one register with a business that deals in this sort of thing? Regards Chris
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Collarenebri to Walgett
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We are planning to travel from Bingara to Collarenebri or Walgett and would like to find a nice stop over for a couple of nights, must be dog friendly. I would appreciate any information on this area. -- Edited by Caracampers on Friday 28th of April 2017 01:46:58 PM
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Jayco Vans
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I am looking at a jayco heritage or stirling, as I thought that they had a reputation for quality, however I heard recently from a traveler that they are much the topic of conversation in parks, and for entirely the wrong reason??? Any comments Rod.
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Caravan courses
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Hi everyone, we are about to buy our first van, but we need some caravan towing skills, especially reversing (plus the basics). Can anyone recommend a driving school. We are in the Sydney area.
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Camp sites for our first trip. HELP pls
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Hi there, thanks to all in advance. We are looking to do our first real trip and the following is the possible itinerary. Could anyone help us with suitable stops with WC's a must. Could hang out for showers etc and spoil ourselves every now and then with a van park or the like. Happy to sit in the Truck/g...
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Uluru/Alice Springs
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Hi All As we are very new to caravanning and planning our first big trip up north, I would like some advice on how long we should stay and where at Uluru and Alice Springs. We have no time barriers. Also could you give me some advice on what to buy so that I can keep my Weaco 50 litre fridge going on battery po...
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Small Caravans
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Dear GN Members, I would like to hear from anyone who is travelling in a small caravan we have an "A" Avan. We love it and have had some great shorter trips in it. I am wondering how it would go for a longer trip. Cheers DonnaC
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The trip is on Still travelling
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Visited Swan Hill for 4 Nights Noisy Feathered neighbours at the Caravan Park caused early morning swearing. plus an Incontinent Possum christened the Tent on the last night. Now at Wentworth for 2 Nights then North to Broken Hill.
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Isuzu nps300
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Is anybody currently touring S.A. in a nps 300 that has super single wheels and all terrain warrior suspension. We would like to see this system as we are getting a hard ride and have been advised to go to these people. We would like to see it first. Please email on billynjean9@yahoo.com.au
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Where you're needed.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-20/six-southwest-queensland-postcodes-named-in-nations-poorest/8456628
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Are you not travelling North this year
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On the road and some caravan are quite one operator told they have had lots of people canceling book because of the cyclone damage , Talking to a fellow traveler today who is heading south because he dose not want to be in North Queensland in case war break out . And he was serious .
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The last post
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If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last Post was played; This brings out a new meaning of it. Here is something everyone should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, We have all heard the haunting song, 'The Last Post.' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usu...
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Mazda 1995 E2000
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Recently sold my 2013 i30 and bought this old girl to do some travelling. I'm finding it better to use the automatic more like a manual and start off in low gear and work up to drive. is this normal for this van? I have had it fully serviced and goes well with a reconditioned motor done about 60,000 ks. Also a...
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Rolling Solo's Invasion
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As a member of the face book group named Rolling Solo's. I would like to give a shout out, to any G.N'S that might be considering a trip to the red centre in August. " DON'T" There will be a convoy of approx 500 women heading to Ularu early August. I know that some of our G.N'S are also members of this group. I'...
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Sphere Sattelite TV System
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Hi everyone, (reposted from 'I Digress') I am considering buying an automated sattelite system for the motor home. The old Wingard, she ain't so good and last trip the winder broke off. Caravans Plus sells one called 'Sphere' and Coast to Coast RV is the importer, cheapest at under $3k, including VA...
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Avan Caravan - The Erin - leak in van
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Has any other owner of the Avan 'The Erin' experienced a damp patch that appears on the floor, which is carpet, in the middle, between caravan wall and bed frame - and about same distance from the cupboard where the water is stored. The water in compartment can be pumped through to the sink but we rarely u...
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