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Samsung phones - *do not update*
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Information is still very sketchy but it appears the January software update for Samsung phones is causing at least one model to stop working requiring some sort of complex reset procedure and the consequent loss of all data. News article Edit: Link embedded. -- Edited by Mike Harding on Wednesday...
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how to get around without a car
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We have recently purchased a camper van and are looking for ideas on how to get around when going off grid We are to old for pushbikes and we have a small dog
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Shire of Harvey in WA Trial Overnight Stays
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Shire of Harvey Councillors have approved a 12-month Recreation Vehicle (RV) Friendly Trial offering free overnight short-stay rest areas to fully self-contained RV and caravan travellers. The Trial, to commence in March 2023, includes offering a limited number of bays for free for up to 48 hour...
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JeffRae
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Fitzroy Crossing flood infrastructure damaged
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Just looking at some of the road & bridge infrastructure damage, not a lot of options of alternative routes & they probably have the same issues. Hope they get it fixed asap.
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Spotlight on Exmouth
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I've been to Exmouth only once, which was back in 1991.I've circumnavigated Australia (by road) and I've visited 13 countries (lived and worked in a few) and, to this day, I still think the beach at Exmouth is the best I've ever seen.While taking a dip in the crystal clear water, my ex wife and I spotted a...
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Mein
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Spinifex or Coleman fan
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Yesterday during a heat wave the power went out (temporarily) at home and I was most uncomfortable, that's putting it mildly! Anyway, as we live by the Murray River we could potentially lose power, sewer & water for 3 months (we are going away for a few weeks which will help). I was thinking about bu...
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Ventalation
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Would it be a good idea to ventilate our campervan when parked up. Only problem is if it rains as the windows dont have rain shields
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Resetting Forum Password
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This is possibly a "Cindy" issue but after hacking experiences with Facebook, is it necessary to change our password here from time to time? Do other members change theirs? I know other forums are similar where we use the same password year in, year out.
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Bear Facts for Juniors
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Came across this little gem whilst searching google for Bears. Only eight types of bear exist. They live in a wide variety of locations throughout the Northern Hemisphere which is north of the equator and partly in the Southern Hemisphere which is south of the equator. Bears are found in parts of...
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of extended A frame?
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I am contemplating a new van and would appreciate comments from knowledgable and experienced members on this subject. Brodie
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Big Chevy for Towing
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Grandson came down over the Silly Season with his latest towing rig. Yes they are bigger and bigger,I'll stick with the Prado. The wife had bit of trouble figuring out the best what to get in it.
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Plain Truth
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Newbies
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Hi All, Planning a trip from Perth to Adelaide and then on to the Great Ocean Road. It would be over and back on the same route because that's all time permits but it is also a shakedown for a bigger trip in 2024. I have been told that Vans aren't allowed on the Great Ocean Road but I cant find that info, can any...
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Mobile Networks - Aldi Vs Optus
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Hi, currently with Optus Mobile but looks like a much better deal with ALDImobile. We live in WA and often end up in remote(ish) areas. I know that ALDI uses Telstra's network, but wonder about speed as some areas appear to only have 3G when Optus has 4G. We hotspot our laptop when away from home. Any ALDI...
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Air Tags for security
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In case you haven't heard of these little gems and therefore are oblivious as to their uses, here's a bit about them. They are small plastic domes about the size of a 50c piece that has a battery inside and it traceable from your smart phone on a map. And the $2.20 battery still going after over 12 months....
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Brodie Allen
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Caravan water pumps
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Hi,
My wife says the caravan (Concept innovation 590) water pump is to noisy. Only a problem when free-camping.
Any suggestions welcome.
Regards
Mike T
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GPS & Dump Points
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Can anyone help me, I have a Garmin RV775 gps and would like to know if it is possible to have it bring up dump points. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks
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Small generators and their quality or lack of it
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It seems to me small generators are designed for people who rarely use them Over the years I've owned a number of 1kW or so gens all had issues sooner or later, ironically the best was probably the 750W, $99 two-stroke from Bunnings. Almost three years past I sold my house in Melbourne bought a posh carav...
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Mike Harding
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Compressor Fridge
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Hi anyone with a Compressor Fridge can give us your option on it and what Battery and Solar Power you have thanks
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Steering Wheel. Where to place hands?
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Because I usually travel more slowly than most motorists, in the car and van by choice, and in the Roadtrain simply because it's hard to maintain 100km/hr with 130 ton on board, I regularly am overtaken by other vehicles. In days gone by we were taught to hold the steering wheel with both hands, in the "1...
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Happy New Year to All
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Best wishes for 2023, particularly to all those who had a rough time on 2022. Take care.
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