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Latest Scam - This is no joke
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Over the last month I have become a victim of a clever 'Eastern European' scam while out shopping. Simply dropping into Coles supermarket for a bit of shopping turned out to be quite an experience. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works:- T...
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Caravan/Slide on sale
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Just for those in the market for a caravan fifth wheeler or slide on. "Grays Online have an auction for some brand called "Grandchester" I have no knowledge of the brand and apart from seeing the ad online know nothing else. Might be worth a look if you are in the market for a van. http:/...
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Theft
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Hey there happy travelers! Hope you are all safe & if you happen to be in Northern Vic you are keeping cool in this heat wave. Just wondering how everyone gets on out there keeping generators etc out of the hands of thieves. Has anyone lost anything? I recently heard a story of a guy who had bought hims...
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newbie advice about buying motorhomes
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We are looking at buying our first motorhome on a car licence. We are looking for advice on which type of motorhome to buy. We are interested in buying an Avida Ceduna brand new with the electric drop down bed with an Iveco chassis. The other option we have is Avan Ovation M5 with the drop down bed. Major pr...
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Flat Towing a Kea Sportage (Manual)
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We are looking for a 4x4 to tow behind our motor home with a Blue Ox and find it very complicated. We didn't want the Suzuki Vitara as the fuel consumption is considerably high. We like the look of the Kea Sportage (older model) and even though Blue Ox and Road Master both sell base plates to suit, we can fin...
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Roughing it Smoothly
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The case for PLBs and EPIRBs in life threatening emergencies.
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http://epirb.com/difference_between_EPIRBs_PLBs.php
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Awning Wall Kits
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We are looking at buying a wall kit for our dometic roll out awning. Currently considering the Coast Awning Wall Kit $1320. Are there any suggestions/opinions regarding this one or other brands?
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Allans tale of woe
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Further to Allan's tale of the rubbish finish of his Paramount van, I quote the following from their website; "Where the pursuit of quality is Paramount" unquote. Some people obviously have a different interpretation of quality to the rest of the caravanning public.
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A heads up for new RV buyers.
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After reading all the negative posts about build quality of new vans I thought this thread might interest members. Being an old school type of guy I thought that I'd ''rotate'' the spare wheel on our new Avan with the wheels already on the van to get even tyre wear.The spare wheel is housed in a lockable p...
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Switch
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G'day every one, ive not long joined, and wanting info please, i am installing led lights and find they are very bright, I have one of those old type lantern which is modernised with LEDs and a on / off dimmer switch, the switch would be ideal to work the lights I am installing, I have checked the net, but ca...
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Adelaide, Alice, Uluru and Great Central Hwy - any advice please?
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Hi All, I'm a very new member who'd like to tap into the wealth of experience that exists here. My husband and I are planning a trip for 8-12 weeks beginning in Sept this year and we are thinking of the following: Adelaide, Alice, Uluru, Great Central Hwy to Geraldton and then south around WA coastline an...
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Maybe we made a Decision
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After going to the shows and countless hours pondering over magazines and visiting dealers it looks like we have finally made a decision on a Van. We should be placing an order this week for an Evernew 23'6" van with bells and whistles. Deliveryis predicted to be February which suits us fine. We h...
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Allan's Story Caravan Build Problems (A Must Read)
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Found this article on the net makes for a interesting read on caravan build problems, what a nightmare. Bessie. (www.allan-connie.com) Scroll down to (The shocker of a caravan)
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Found a feature of the Forum
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Hello All, For some time now I have struggled trying to keep up with topics I have posted comments about. Found out tonight that if I use Advanced Editor there is an option to tick so I receive email notification of replies to the topic
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Caravan parks Lake Macquarie
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Good morning All, We are currently traveling to Lake Macquarie to visit relative in hospital, just wanted some advice on a good caravan park to stay at around that area, I have read a few reviews on some parks in the vicinity but not very good reviews ? We would like to stay somewhere that is clean & sa...
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Caravan skirts
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Hi guys ,Ive got another question I would like an opinion on ::::::: Would a skirt between the caravan and the ground stop much wind and the chill factor,we are going on the longest shortcut between Laverton and Ayres Rock in May and was wondering if we should get the wind break Thanks again for your thor...
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Will they ever allow me a Triple Tow unit.
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Hi all, Will they the Roads Authority ever allow me with special licence, to tow in daylight hours. Our van with break away brakes and ESC and have our boat fitted with the same set up. Our van's chassie can be extended and replace the existing rear bumper on the van into a proper tow bar. Both our trail...
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Roof Baskets or trays
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G'day everyone. Am going on a Simpson desert crossing in May in my 100 series Landcruiser. It is fitted with three heavy duty Rhino Bars. I am looking at purchasing a basket or platform to go on top to carry a spare tyre, fuel, swags and whatever. Have been checking out what is available Need somet...
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generators, oz pigs and camper trailers
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Just looking for some tips guys. Just moving into camper trailer camping and am looking for free sites/caravan parks that allow generators and oz pigs (for the uninitiated it's a small portable pot belly stove for cooking on with a short 3 section chimney with a spark arrestor)
My wife loves cookin...
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The continuing saga of our Jayco Silverline
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I had to do a double check to see if it was the 1st of Aril today! I've spent the necessary dollars to have a DC-DC charger installed, aux battery etc. Made up a hi amperage 12v extension cable so I can connect the van up unhitched so if we supplement the power of the van with the 12v of the ute aux battery. We h...
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