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Not so easy, apparently!
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Here's me and my two pooches, thinking I would just buy a smallish poptop caravan, hitch it up to my stationwagon and hit the road.... far out! I've found a couple of vans I like, but now I'm going through the whole... but what about brakes? Oh, need a brake guy to fit the electric brake controller. How doe...
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Talking of activated charcoal....
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Talking of activated charcoal.... My studies into filtering water led me to activated charcoal which is an amazing substance in that it binds with many toxins and can help (cure!?) gut based poisoning issues. I am planning to add some to my first aid kit in case of food poisoning but it's hard to find in...
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Devil Country Muster
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Did anybody travelling in Tassie make it to the Devil Country Muster last weekend. Great country music and free camping for the two days. It was an excellent line up of talent, most of whom have just been appearing in Tamworth in January. Average summer temps have been 20 - 25 lately here. Ch...
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RE: Caravan movers
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Hello one and all; This is my first input into the Forum World. We currently have a Jayco Eagle Outback Camper, in maybe two years if we are both "vertical" we were thinking of upgrading to a Pop Top like for example a 15ft StarCraft. My question to you all is which form of caravan mover do you all recommend...
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Grey water tank
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hi everybody, due to the need to collect gray water at some free camp sites I am in need of a grey water tank. Q if I buy one of these portable tanks will that be ok with local authorities/ rangers. Does anybody have any issues or have used them?
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Couple of questions about Kakadu
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I know a lot of people say kakadont but I'm looking forward to it and will find out for myself. I know it's expensive and we will also go to Litchfield but what I was wondering is: On the gps is says only maybe 2 1/2 hours from Pine Creek to Jabiru. And it says it's a sealed road. I know it will probably take bit...
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Gas ring
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Hello ,in the 2 fotos i have a gas burner ring ,one with supplied hose to go on a gas bottle ,the other foto is of our gas bayonet hose that connects to the caravans gas bottles .My question is ,can i use the gas ring off the the caravan bayonet hose ,is it suitable or not .
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Its time to move on
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To Cindy and all our friends, After typing for yet another half hour, To have our blog deleted in defence of Larry"s The Parrot Speaks (Just Joking). Its Time. We have enjoyed the time we have pasted, information back and fourth, to help and be helped. Everyone has a right to voice their opinion withou...
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2017 ISUZU D-MAX REVIEW
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Gday... This is a lengthy article but covers the vehicle quite comprehensively ... without comment on towing ability unfortunately. Definitely worth the read if you are considering a "modern ute" https://mr4x4.com.au/2017-isuzu-d-max-review/ OH ... and c'mon just read it and don't trot ou...
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Salt-water crocodile caught in Katherine Gorge, prompting safety warning.......
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They're around, they can see you, and you can't always see them: that's the warning from Northern Territory national park rangers in the wake of a 3.7-metre salt-water crocodile being caught in Katherine Gorge. The croc was pulled out of a baited trap in the gorge in Nitmiluk National Park (NNP), abo...
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Met the Chief
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Met the Chief yesterday, a good bloke!!!
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big rig arrogance
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Might come as perhaps a ridiculous question but over the years I have noticed a bit of arrogance or snobbish behaviour when it comes to the size of ones caravan or in my case lack of one !! I drive a small campervan which was bought new in 2011 fitted out by myself the same year and for 2 people meets all our...
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Gas cylinder traveling location.
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just a quick question about the location of our spare 9 Kg gas bottle. We have a third bottle that is used for our instant gas hot water heater and small portable gas BBQ. We already have two bottles on the A frame for stove and Gas fridge when we are not moving ( we run our 3 way fridge on 12 volts when travelin...
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The easy way
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OK, I posted this bit of info about a year ago, and thought it might be worth sharing again. For those having trouble backing their caravan in beside a slab, I came up with this method about 20 years ago and it worked perfectly for me. I cut a piece of rope about 8 or 10 foot long. Then I measured the over all ou...
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New Van
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Hi, We purchased a Bailey Pursuit at the weekend and looking for a bit of guidance. We will be towing with a 2013 Falcon XR6. This is our first van and we have very little towing experience. We will be booking a Tow-Ed course before we use it. I would like to know a couple of things before we pick up the van 1. T...
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Gday... Perhaps - DAMN - they didn't tell me it got THAT wet at Greens cheers - John
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Rachet straps
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hello everyone, we r wanting to buy rachet straps. I have seen some lime green ones In our travels. We have only found ones that r very heavy. We r looking for light ones to use as gy ropes on our annexe. Anyone know where they r sold? We have been to bunnings Already. Thanks
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thoughts on 4x4 camping vehicle?
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I am replacing my older motor home soon, and debating the 4x4 option on a van. I presently drive an Isuzu Elf, which has all the things I need; 4x4 opt, [which have used in tricky smaller situations like mud after parking, steep gravelly track etc] it's under 5 metres, shower room, small front, which i...
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Buying a used Cub spacematic
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Good afternoon all I am new to this forum (my first post) just after ideas on a 2004 to 2009 cub spacemaic camper, there is not many reviews that i can find so I thought this would be the place to go with the wealth of knowledge on this forum cheers Joffa
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Marking an Item Sold
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G'Day All, Have an item for sale that has now been sold. Tried to mark it as such but can't edit the post. Seems the edit function is not available after a certain time, is this correct? Regards, Mike.
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