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Byron bay
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hello everyone, does anyone know if we can camp at byron bay showgrounds or camp grounds? Regards. Rocket n strop
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Bushmaster caravans
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Not sure if this is where I should post it but I'd like to hear from anyone that has a bushmaster van or has had one good or bad.
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Vic. C / Park Assoc. - suggest 30km ban on free camps
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Hi All, I have edited the link in the previous post to one that is more direct. Should be easier now. Regards Vince
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First attempt at Free camping.
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One week, no power, no water (a little bit maybe), overcast, raining, blowing and stormy. Grey water system worked well and as expected. The 40 litre trundle tank is a little heavy to lift on the ute though and needs a handle at the wheels end. We went through too much water, and will need to conserve mo...
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Our second day of freedom
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Hi All, Thanks everyone for those round one comments. Day two so far so good. Up much earlier at 7.25am. Did the doggie thing again. (No Larry) walking the dog. A bowl of muesli, checked the emails. Checked the online banking (Hoping the Bank had added a few hundred grand extra by mistake.) Waited til...
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Sullage hoses
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Apart from a front boot exploding with hoses, sullage hoses etc. whenever the boot is opened, what would the best method of packing be? e.g. boxes, bags?
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Our first day of freedom
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Hi all, Lambie a I are free of our shackles at last. No alarm to wake us before sun up But my eye balls still opened as usual We climbed out of the cot a 7.40am. Great start, Bloody dishwasher had finaly given up the ghost. I thought washing up was to keep, till we head off in the van. Off to Aldi this Satur...
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Hey Jim
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The TV set when traveling.
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What do you do with the TV set when traveling. Do any of you leave it secured to the wall bracket, adequately cushioned and secured against movement. While so far we have taken it off and stowed it on the bed, it pays to remember it came all the way from China, then trucked to its destination, chucked aroun...
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Booking in Advance Caravan Parks North Coast NSW and Qld
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Just after opinions on what others do..... We will be heading to the North Coast NSW and Qld coast in July and August. We only use caravan parks and usually stay about 3-4 days each place. Should we book ahead and if so how far in advance???? Just wondering what others do.
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Weather
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Weather in Victor Harbor 100klm south of Adelaide 29 degrees little to no wind, tomorrow the same apparently. c Cheers Terry
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Wikicamps App
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A question for all of you who have Wikicamps on your devices......... I know you pay a small amount for the App but can you then load it onto multiple devices or do you pay a fee for each device ? I was thinking I would put it on my laptop to browse at home and also on my phone for quick access when travelling. Wo...
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Darwin
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We are caravaning to Darwin in a couple of weekstime leaving from Port Augusta. Could anyone please give us an indication of any reasonable priced places [caravan parks etc] to use as a base to look around Darwin. We are on the pension and don't want to pay the earth and cut our stay short.
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It seems that it's a matter of political correctness.
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Back in 1960, at the tender age of 17, I got myself up to Alice Springs. There I saw, and fell in love with my first roadtrain. Within days, I got myself round to see the transport mob, filled out some paperwork, did a "test drive" around the block, in a 1957 FC Holden 'ute, and was handed my "C" class license...
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FREE CAMPING IN BUSY HOLIDAY PERIODS
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After spending 3+ weeks at Flanagan Reserve, SE QLD, we are about to head off on the big journey. Just a couple of questions:Long weekends, school holidays, Xmas etc, how hard is it to find camps that aren't full (free camps)I have forgotten the other question, but it will come to mind again about 3am in...
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1950 GM Futurliner
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Was watching on face page the auction of a 1950 GM Futurliner and the final winning price would certainly get you you new van & tug plus go anywhere in Aus in champaign style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwoUCNFpfkI -- Edited by Vince on Thursday 26th of May 2016 07:43:25 PM
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Any body been to Fiji?
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Hi. I noticed that holidays to Fiji were very cheap at the moment, probably due to the cyclone they had. Has anybody been there recently? I am interested in your views. Thanks, Bill
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All for a $106 fine
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Hi all, Oh what a night for saving $106 fine. Last week we had to put in writing to speak at our councils monthly general meeting. What a load of BS. 7pm start. Meeting opens: Apologies for non attendances. Minutes of previous meeting. what's on tonight's agenda. GET ON WITH IT. I want to go home alread...
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Stand two shovels in a corner !!
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Talk about confusing, Just returned from a short trip to northern NSW. Diesel @ Lightning Ridge $1.129 less 4c @ Narrabri $1.097 @ Goondiwindi $1.129. Back in Brisbane where the competition keeps it cheap the odd servo is $1.129 mostly $1.189 Not complaning just bemused. Mike.
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Trips for meeting other members .
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Hi Im new and I'm sure this might have been asked befor Is there any place in this forum were a proposed trip can be logged with view of others possibly joining I would enjoy propsed events dates to travel ...and meet other like minded people Im in Sydney. Cheers john
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Alice Springs - Tow vehicle service and repairs.
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Just a heads up for anyone travelling through Alice Springs who needs service or repairs done on their tow vehicle. I had a service done on the Landcruiser today by the following company. The service was well done, the price was good, and the customer service excellent, including dropping me back at t...
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