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Queensland storms:
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Heavy rainfall, large hailstones lash south-east after BOM issues warning. As of 5:30pm (AEST) more than 10,000 homes had lost power, Energex said.The State Emergency Service was responding to more than 100 calls for help, mostly for leaky roofs and fallen trees.Queensland Police reported on Tw...
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New Caravan
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Hi We are new to caravaning but due to my wife's health problems we have decided to pack up and travel Australia. We intend to buy our first caravan and have been looking around before going to Melbourne Caravan show in Feb. At the moment we have been impressed with JB Dreamline and Opal caravans as these...
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Water tank drain valves - John Guest
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Hi All Just had a bit of a poke around the van today and took a look underneath. I left my front water tank empty last trip and when I went to ensure the water tank drain valve was in the off position it just fell off in my hand! The John Guest fitting had undone itself and was just hanging on to the end of the drai...
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Query re batteries
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Hi fellow caravaners!
We've just had 2 x 150 batteries connected in our Jayco Conquest motorhome and they left the 1 x 90 battery in as well. When we were adventuring we met people at a caravan park that we stayed at who had said that you have to have the same size batteries in and that they had 2 x 150. Will...
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Weather forecast: NT, WA face chance of cyclone forming this week, Bureau of Meteorology says:....
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There is a 20-50 per cent chance a cyclone will form off the Northern Territory on Tuesday or Wednesday, and if it does it will likely head towards the Kimberley Coast, weather forecasters say."That monsoon trough is sitting pretty close to our north coast at the moment," Bureau of Meteorology senio...
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Scored a bargain
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Whilst on our last tour I decided I would get a Trailamate Jockey Wheel. My old jockey wheel seemed to be getting harder to wind etc. Noticed that Repco were advertising 60% off towing equiptment. So went to our local store and asked if they had a Trailamate in stock. They had one only. The salesman check...
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Christmas Spirit
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Merry Xmas gang
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Gday To all on this wonderful forum, Pam and I wish you a happy and safe Xmas and an even better 2017. May you travels be long, your home be on wheels and your fuel bill be low. Cheers
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Seven people rescued from croc-infested waters at Cahill's Crossing, Kakadu
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Seven people have been rescued after spending hours in the notoriously crocodile-infested waters at Cahill's Crossing near Kakadu after their car was washed off a flooded road. The four-wheel-drive stalled and was washed off Oenpelli Road and onto rocks in the East Alligator River about 8:00 on T...
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ARSONISTS WARNING, JAIL TIME WAITS FOR YOU.........
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Bushfire arsonist Garry Trestrail jailed for 12 years over blazes which threatened neighbours,A man who lit bushfires which threatened houses and lives on Adelaide's southern fringe in mid-summer has been jailed for 12 years.Garry John Trestrail, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of causing a bush...
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January pension changes
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Are you under threat of loosing or having your pension reduced, by the changes introduced and passed by our Government. I find it a bit hard to believe that politicians are exempt from this new law so not only can they retire from politics at any age after 2 terms and recieve a pension for life no matter h...
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Trip Planner
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I have just noticed that Wikicamps has new Tip Planner.....refer the tutorial. Also trpis can be shared by creating a link Eg. http://wctrip.co/au/21401/1301990337 -- Edited by Daryl620 on Saturday 17th of December 2016 04:07:14 PM
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Missed once in a lifetime photo opportunity of a silly old bugga
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We have been away in our campervan for 4 days at ****le Creek/ Reserche Bay in Southern Tassie & with weather forecast for 1 day of 60 -90km gale force winds we chose a nicely sheltered free camp site with a nice beach in front & securely set up our fully enclosed annex for more room & the port...
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Assets Test and Pensions
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I am having an excited debate with a friend and seek some assistance, please. Assume Man 1 is on the aged pension; and receiving near to the full pension, given the value of assets etc. Man 1 then considers buying a new Tug and Caravan combo, say $120,000 investment. Man 1...
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Ants and tyres
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good morning everyone. Is it true that ants do not get into van by walking on tyres or is this a furfy.
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Car tyres
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hello everyone, am looking for tyres soon. Towing 25 foot van, atm2700 i think. Tyres at present are bridgestone juler 245/70r16. 111's as from new. We have colorado. Someone suggested earlier that coopers Were good. Beaurepaires have special this saturday n wondering what does everyone recom...
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Sealing a 1950's caravan
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Hello! I purchased a tiny 1950's caravan (in fibro I think) and I would like to seal the roof and sides. I heard of liquid rubber doing a good job... What is your say about that, or do you have recommendations for a better product? Many thanks for your advices, Lexxie
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Yuletide greetings
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UHF laws
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Good morning to all , Does anyone know what are the laws regarding the use of a UHF radio while driving? As we are all aware Mobile phones are banned unless "Hands Free" but UHF are not hands Free. Can not find anything on Google about it. Thank you Merry Christmas and Happy & Safe New Year to all Mez ...
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Mazda BT50 TSC and Caravan ESC
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Hi All, Does anyone know if the BT50 trailer sway control system is compatible with the ELKO ESC system fitted to vans? Im considering having ESC fitted to a new van but cant get any answers on compatibility or if I even need both.
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