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First van - looking for some advice
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G'day Forumites Spouse & I are looking to buy our first van - coming from a tent for many years and then a camper trailer in more recent years (still use the tent on more remote trips). We are looking at a small van - basically just a place to sleep safely without worrying about wet canvas, torn canvas,...
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South Australian fires.
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http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/11/26/injury-toll-rises-from-sa-fire.html
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What is Grey Nomad Forum's demographic?
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Gday... It crossed my mind today (It's sad when that happens ) "I wonder that the demographic of the Grey Nomad forum is?" Perhaps you could indicate in the poll above.  No need for elaborating comments I reckon ... just a quick tick in the relevant box.  Cheers - and t...
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Avida(formerly Winnebago) v. the Yankee Winnebago
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A few years ago the Yanks sued the Aussies about using their "Winnebago" name. The Yankees wanted to start marketing in OZ and wanted their own name. A settlement was reached and the Aussies changed to the "Avida" brand.A bit confusing all round.One large Avida dealership in M...
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No Rain - still
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You know rain is needed when you walk past your rain gauge and it's full of spiderwebs and dust. Had a few sound & light shows recently in Ballarat but no water.
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Grey Nomads are all different
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We have set down for 3 weeks at a caravan park by the bay outside Brisbane , This park is full most of the year with many grey nomads at anytime , When talking to others in the park most only stay in caravan parks and have never free camp, So it looks like we all do have our own way of grey nomading and that good ....
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Kododa Batallion - Opinions, Anyone?
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We're looking for a family van. ie. one with a queen bed and at least 3 bunks, so when we go away we can take the grandkids, or if it's say a quick trip down to Phillip Island for the weekend, we can take friends with us. We've been searching and traispsing in and out of vans since we started our search in earne...
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YES, there IS a C.P. in Smithton, Tassie.
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If you ask Mr Google he doesn't know about it, but it is a Kui Park called Riverbreeze. Only been open since March but has lovely ensuite/bathroom toilet combination setups. Big one for Disabled guests. The proprietor, Greg, is very nice and couldn't be more helpful. And does RV repair work, s...
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Corn Patch
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Has anyone heard of this camping ground not far from Pine Creek in the NT.
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Wuruma Dam in December
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Hi All, I have 5 weeks off before I hand over my job of 24 years at the end of Jan - I retire on 5Feb. We have a week at Inskip Point planned with our Grand-daughter but after she goes home we don't really want to stay at Inskip for Xmas and New Year. We are thinking of heading to Wuruma Dam on about 13Dec. I reali...
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ANOTHER SEVERE THUNDER STORM FOR S.W.W.A. "CANCELLED"
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CANCELLED http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=15359-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 24th of November 2015 04:07:50 AM
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CAUTION ON EYRE HWY===SEVERE THUNDER STORMS EXPECTED
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Take action with thunderstorms in parts of the Goldfields Midlands and Great Southern Regions , Tuesday 24 November 2015 - 5:25 PM If you are Travelling in an area bounded by Esperance to Menzies to Eyre then along the coast back to Esperance you should take action and stay safe with more thundersto...
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WA bushfires............
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-22/three-bushfire-warnings-for-wa-residents/6962188?section=wa
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looking for name of women on the road group and what chanels are mostly used on uhf
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I am new rv pilot..lol..would like to know uhf channels that are used by greynomads...plus emergency...plus all women on the road...can anyone help please...Salty
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Meat Pie Lovers
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http://www.campertraileraustralia.com.au/features/1510/finding-australias-perfect-meat-pie/?utm_source=cta_newsletter&utm_mediu...
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A gypsy life for me
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http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2009/mar/15/romany-gypsy-wagons-auction-paultons
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Jurgens Tooradin
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Hi all am looking to order a new van this time next year and SWMBO has fallen in love with the Tooradin. I would really appreciate any comments or feedback on this rig. Current tow vehicle is a 2012 HiLux SR5 which wont do the job and will swap to either a Pajero or a 200 series Cruiser. Would prefer the Paj...
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Water Pump more info
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Sorry didn't explain ourselves very well before, We often camp beside lakes/dams that has water suitable for washing clothes, dishes showers but not drinkable. Our idea is to secure hose in water off the bottom then pump it out to our van by 12v. we don't need heaps of volume or preasure as its just...
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Magnetic fly screens
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A question Please We have dometic windows in our van and although they work well up and down etc we do get those pesky midges coming in by the bucket loads . We do not have the furry strips behind the frame which you can purchase apparently, but have heard that they are painful to install and are causing...
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a little Info on Lake Colac and also Information needed on Campsite Please
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We have left Adelaide and been to Meredith Park...Lake Colac Reserve camping...Really nice place to stay... Full of Birds and a Beautiful lake yet the Flies own the area. It gets very full at Christmas time so be early...Limited parking...There are other parking spots that are not allowed to b...
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