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Securing 12-Pin Plugs
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Elsewhere I have posted a request for assistance in identifying wires from a van to the correct pin numbers when fitting a new plug to the caravan. When I started fitting the new 12-pin plug to the caravan wires I noticed that the flat sides of the plug were interchangeable, although being slightly dif...
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How not to loose our campervan camping spot when nicking off to the shops?
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Hi all, bit new to Australian camping and first time poster here. Cheers This is our query: So we arrive at a nice camping ground, pick a nice shady spot [non-powered]. At some time, we want to nick off to the shops 30 minutes away and grab a bite. Because we travel in a campervan we do not leave anything but...
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Tyre pressure monitors fitted to each wheel on caravan.
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Iam wanting to fit these TPMS to my van as being able to pickup a low pressure on a wheel might be the difference of getting a tyrč repaired than replaced. There are 2 types one is external screws onto valve stem and other goes inside tyre. Any comments advice please.
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Honda 5kv generator beeping
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Got a Honda EG5500CXS generator that's part of an offgrid solar setup (set to turn on when battery SOC drops below 20%). Strange thing has started happening recently... after the generator has been on standby (switch = 'on') for a few days, a beeping starts happening. If I turn the generator off, an...
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Retreat Brake Light
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I have a Retreat caravan with the triple lights each side at rear. All are working except for one of the brake light led circles in one light. Anyone experienced this and have a fix. Also how do you remove the light assembly to get at the wiring. They are ledaotolamps and have no visible screws. Thanks in a...
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Van Names
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Hi everyone A newbie here. Can anyone share their van names. I have a small Jpod sport . Thanks -- Edited by RainL on Saturday 17th of June 2023 08:18:17 AM
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Removing Stickers, adding a Wrap. Pros and cons?
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Late last year we finally got our campervan. The one in the Avatar. It's an early 2022 model KEA Nomad. (Sprinter) We really like it and are having fun with it. But I'm not in love with the stickers on it. I was thinking of just removing them, leaving the van plain white. Or maybe even adding a 'wrap' o...
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Bad tasting and smelling water
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Am amazed at the poor water quality some outback towns have. And some not so far away wera nice and sweet.
Not usually a problem for me since I treat all water going into the tank with Hydrogen Peroxide. But I see and smell some others struggling with horrible water and having to buy water by the litre.
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Road condition
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Hi all, can anyone tell about road Quilpie-Adavale-Blackall. Thanks.
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Birdsville
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Hello all. Is it true that the road from Winton to Bedourie then to Birdsville is now sealed?
Also how far South of Birdsville is sealed please.
Cheers. The Minnow.
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OFF to TASMANIA for 2nd time
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Planning 2months in Tassy saw all the well know tourist sights 3yrs ago. Looking for out of the way sights, drives, unusual things. Really find Tasmania to be a facinating place.
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Waiting List - What would you do?
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Hi Everyone, I'm struggling a bit with this decision and would value some input. I'll try to make it simple. We are looking to buy a Fiat Ducato Campervan. Either the 6 m or 6.4 m length. The layout (and price) we like is from Avan. We also looked at Avida and Jayco. But there is an 18 month + waiting list...
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How much does it cost to remove and relocate a caravan/hard annex from a caravan park?
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I have a friend who lives in a caravan park in Sydney. He owns a caravan with a shower and toilet (can't be towed .... needs to be placed on a vehicle for removal). There's also an attached hard annex that's 3 x 5 metres, a carport, and a small shed ... all needing dismantling. He paid $29,000 for everything...
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...another caravan rollover
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Sadly passed by another roll over today, about halfway between Camooweal and the Barkley Roadhouse on the Barkley Highway. Their Prado did not roll but the Jayco Expanda they were towing had definitely seen better days and was totaled. No one hurt which is very good news, but that's the end of their h...
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Mountain roads
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can anybody advise me as to using the Waterfall Way or the Oxley Hwy to go from Armidale to Port Macquarie
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Mountain crossing
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Currently in WA would like info on crossing from Manjimup to Margaret River, several crossings but area seems very hill
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The Minnow seeking Alpine Answers.
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Hello all. I am seeking advice concerning the fixing up of my 2007 NPR 400 Alpine (31ft dual slide). I would prefer help from owners of the same model who have done the work themselves or in conjunction with trade pro's but you never know who is out there that may have a light bulb moment. I am often out of in...
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Majority of survey respondents oppose RV park trial in Darwin
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Majority of survey respondents oppose RV park trial in Darwin | The Grey Nomads | Travel & Holiday Information Australia : Road Trips, Caravans & Motorhomes What do you think? I think an RV Park is badly needed in Darwin. I have been quite close but turned around at the last minute due to lack o...
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12V hair-dryer recommendations please
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Hi All Does anyone have good or bad brand recommendations for a 12V hair-dryer. Thanks Robyn
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Camooweal QLD/NT Border Free Camp will be closed this year
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Backlash as popular Aussie spot shuns tourists: Watch the town die! (yahoo.com) So sad. I have stayed at this camp a number of times on my way across west. Seems a bit senseless. Wonder what the whole story is. Making travelling more and more difficult. Caravan Park was mentioned. Think its onl...
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