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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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Caframo Sirocco fans
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Hi folks, just bought 2 of these Caframo Sirocco fans and are going fix them to the walls. Just wondering if any one has done it just using the adhesive tape provided or do they really need to be screwed to the wall? Thanks for any advise. Ron
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Onboard Water Tanks
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Hello fellow nomads, My motor home apparently carries 100 litres, but I swear I only get about 60 - 70 litres out of it. I would like to add another 100 and there seems to be a ton of space between the chassis rails running front to back, although only about 220mm deep. It's a 2008 Leisure Seeker on an Ivec...
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RECALL - Adventure Kings Portable Compressor Fridge/Freezer
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http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/4wd-supacentre-adventure-kings-model-akf60-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer
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two road train rollovers in one day in the Northern Territory
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In a dangerous day on Northern Territory roads, a truck loaded with 50 tonnes of zinc and lead concentrate has overturned near Borroloola, while a road train carrying cattle rolled over near Mataranka.In Borroloola, 1,000 kilometres south-east of Darwin, the road train was travelling from the Mc...
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Van towing licence......
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Gday... Because of so many accidents on the road involving caravans I think the drivers should be made to do a revision course in towing over a certain limit!! Some people have never towed anything bigger than a trailer and then when they decide to hit the road go out and buy a 26ft (?) van or even bigger an...
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Getting Help From Telstra
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How frustrating is it to get help from Telstra ? I went to the Telstra shop on Friday to get help with activating a prepaid Telstra WiFi with my new iPad after I had run into a problem trying to follow their simple how to guide. After driving 10kms and battling the Xmas shoppers just trying to get into the sh...
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Power and gas
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We have the option at the moment to connect to a off grid power system but I'm told that caravan hot water and fridges are power hungry. So, can I connect the power and still use gas for the fridge and hot water? Collo
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Where Will the Road Take Us In 2017?
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Hello & merry Christmas to all the wonderful grey nomads out there. Thank you all for you advice, great tips & kind words you have shared with me since I joined the forum earlier this year. I wish you all a very happy Christmas. Enjoy your families, have a healthy, safe 2017. Now that I have said t...
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What size inverter?
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Hi all.
Looking at getting an pure sinewave inverter to fit in my van, but not sure what size to get.
Need one for a Ninja blender. Charging laptop. Drill etc.
Any info welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Have a great day.
Troy
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I am interested.....
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Gday... Over time I read about tow vehicles and the need (requirement?) to modify/improve/repair the standard suspension. I would be interested in -what vehicle do you own - make/model/year;how long have you owned this vehicle;how many Km has the vehicle covered;what ATM is the van you tow;appro...
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