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Water for the caravan
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Hi Folks, once again I'm after advice and thoughts. This time re:water for the caravan. It looks like we will be having 3 water tanks with our new van, 2 x 80ltr and 1 x 60ltr. My thinking is, as we plan to be on the road permanently and would be picking up fresh water anywhere from a tap to a stream that we wou...
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New Member as well
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Hello all, I am a new member and starting to get familiar with this forum. Hello to you all. We have been traveling on odd trips, usually to Darwin where my Daughter lives, for about 6 years now. We have covered a big part of the east coast of Australia so far and plan to come down the WA Coast after our annual...
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newbie Questions
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Hi my name is Nicole. I have not yet taken the leap to travel full time around Australia as my circumstances do not yet permit me, but I hope to one day. I am at the stage of doing a lot of research, so of course I have a lot of questions: 1. If I only buy a setup which is not suitable for off road driving, will I no...
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No address, go via, joining
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More question for quality answers. Address How do you full timers deal with no address, do you have a PO Box, do you do everything online. Can you have a PO Box for banks, tax dept, and insurance? Can you get things bought online delivered to a PO Box. Go Via Do you guys have the Go Via device, do you really ne...
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Aldi special buys for February 20
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Have just seen the latest (paper) catalogue from Aldi - has a few Special Buys that go on sale on February 20 that would interest vanners. Includes caravan cover (3 sizes), TV antenna, caravan levelling ramp/chock set, 20m food-grade water hose, small & large collapsible washing tub, laundry t...
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Tent pegs
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what do you use hammer in ones or screw in ones what size What about sand what about Lighting Ridge dirt thinking of getting plastic screw in ones any thoughts thanks
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Thoughts on an Concept 630R Caravan?
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I was looking at a Concept 630R caravan today. Does anyone have any thoughts on Concept caravans in general, and this model in particular? Thanks.
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Colac Lakeside Caravan Park ????
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Can anyone tell us what this caravan park is like? -- Edited by RodLainie on Saturday 13th of February 2016 04:22:18 PM
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ac/dc fridge
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Our fridge has options for ac and dc Which one do i use for 240 vt power And which one fo i use for 12 vt power
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Engel Portable Fridge - FIX
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Years ago with my old caravan my 3 way fridge stopped working. I was told by a fridge mechanic to take the fridge out and turn the fridge over a few times then stand it up. By mixing the gases that had laid dormant for a while it stirred it all up and then miraculously it worked! A mate's Engel portable fri...
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sights to see on a budget vic thru to wa
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We are travelling from Bendigo to WA departure in april What sights can people recommend on the way. We are travelling to perth We have wave rock on the list. Not sure if we do on way or make special trip down
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Ladder needed for our Landcruiser
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we have just purchased a Landcruiser and will need a ladder to get to roof rack as we are not 7' or 6' tall. Any suggestions for a light weight 3 step ladder for the van and car
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apprentice
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G'day all, I'm very new to this caravaning lark and i'm just after a few tips, (1) how do you start / get your hot water service to start on gas? No manual came with the caravan, oh it's a retreat fraser. (2) what are the best chemicals and toilet paper to use. I'm learning slowly as we are attempting to do the...
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A bushfire ADVICE John Tognela Rest Area
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A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in an area bounded by Codsford Road, Old Bunbury Road (off Dorsett Road), Southern Estuary Road, Forrest Highway and Kooljerrenup Nature Reserve, near John Tognela Rest Area on Forrest Highway, east of Lake Clifton in the Shire of Waroona. http://www....
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Road Info needed
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Hi all my wife and I are travelling from Kiama to Cooma next week ... Wondering if there are any issue on the Braidwood Road, Just need to know that my 96 Ford and 18 1/2' van will travel ok on it??? Any assistance would be appreciated. Tom and Chrissy
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Long term sites
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We are looking for a long term site, where that we can park our 31ft 5th wheeler to use as a holiday home, in Victoria or SA. Can anyone suggest parks or properties that provide this facility, at a reasonable cost. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
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Furniture removal from a 5th wheeler
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Hi guys and ladies.. Myself and Elaine have just joined Grey Nomads, and have a question... We have a 5th wheeler (Crossroads) and are looking at recovering the two seater sofa bed, but how do we remove it from the van...? Can anyone assist please... Thanks. Kevin
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Big Red Bash
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I've just purchased a ticket for this year's Big Red Bash http://www.bigredbash.com.au/bigredbash/index. Anyone else planning to go? Cheers Joe
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Safari Caravans
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Would appreciate any feed back on Saferi Caravans Xtrak Off Road model. As with most manufacturers they are made in Campbellfield Vic and I believe have been in business about 10yrs. regards Ian
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Looking for a warm place in winter
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Hi All, I am looking for a warm area to camp (with van) during the colder months. In a caravan park and under $30 for a powered site from May to September. Any ideas would be appreciated .......... thanks I will be south of Sydney not sure where, don't want to go into Queensland, lets say northern NSW somew...
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