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Working while travelling and bad experiences.
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I have been on the road fulltime for 18 months and mainly work 3 month at a time, mainly in meat processing.I have also twice now had a crack at some of the Caretaker situations advertised on Gumtree (maybe my first mistake) and twice bitten. First property was run by a cranky goat, who decided I hadnt p...
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Oxley
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C/parks charging for pets,
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We went to spend a few days in toowoomba couple of weeks back but as we had a small dog and the dog friendly parks were booked out so kept going but did try the one out of town by the river, they wanted $2.50 for our dog. I asked what they would be feeding her, lol. What is the money for, she is a mini foxy that li...
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OMD
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Coromal or Avan?
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We are seriously considering upgrading to an 18' van with shower and toilet. At this moment, the two that meet our budget and tare requirements and that we actually like are the Coromal and the Avan. We already have an 8yo Avan hardtop which has been excellent, extremely comfortable and reliable, but...
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Home Camp
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Just came across this site on the Web. Might be useful. https://www.home-camp.com/ People using their Home for overnight camping on the property. Interesting to see how it works out.
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elliemike
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A PRIME LOCATION!
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Where you may ask; just call into Barn Hill .WA. IF you do then try for a late arvo low tide, walk south along the beach for about 1 to1.5kl ;around the rocky outcrop to the next bay. Spectaculator rock formations ; water from a spring runs accross the beach & reflects the rocks; along with the colours...
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Link for picking seasons
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howdy everybody , i have a couple of friends who are travelling and they asked me i maybe i could ask if anyone may know of a link that actualy gives you the whole scenario of picking ! A long time ago i met people who went from north to south west ect for picking season and picked whateve was going at the ti...
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Warning Triangles
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Somebody told me recently that it was now compulsory to carry warning triangles in caravans (NSW) Apparently someone got checked by police locally and was fined for not carrying them. Does anybody know if this is true?
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Channel 7 Interview
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Good afternoon,I am a Channel 7 news reporter in Sydney, and am working on a story based on new figures from Bankwest. The report found a 6.6% rise in business ownership among those aged 65 or older. It's the highest growth among all age groups. Tomorrow, we would love to interview someone in or near...
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Good choice of Android tablet for Wikicamps?
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Hi Folks, Thought about putting this in Tech area but thought more replies likely here. I am going overseas soon and am looking at getting an android tablet. What recommendations (or warnings!) / pointers do you have to be able to run Wikicamps. TIA Pete
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Getting around the ( LAW) and free camping.
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Hi all, 1.How does a Council Ranger define ( If you carry Percription Medications with you) the difference between( No over night camping) and Pulled up for a rest ( Pit Stop) If you are parked just off the road ( STILL hitched up,& Feeling Unwell) in a rest area displayed by road signage....
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Mining downturn opens door for 'neglected' Pilbara tourism industry
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-08/mining-downturn-provides-tourism-opportunity/6529860?section=wa
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kiwijims
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Cattle on North West roads.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-07/cattle-on-wa-roads-putting-lives-at-risk/6528352
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TommyG
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dangerous weather warning for NSW
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Hello everyone , here is a warning for NSW http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/severe.shtml take care
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Very happy camper
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WHEN TO BOOK FOR SPIRIT OF TASMANIA??????
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Hi All After reading the question about parking for Spirit of Tas I thought as we are thinking of going over to the small isle next year I better find out how far ahead we need to book. Being from North Qld we obviously will only be going in spring/summer (approx. end Oct) otherwise wouldn't get out of bed b...
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Photo competition
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It's been a long time since our last photo competition we must be due for another one soon I suggest the topic being Sunsets or Sunrise as I am sure there are many of us who love a good sunrise or sunset.
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Tyres Running Into Or On Top of Bitumen
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During conversations with others, some travellers are not aware of correct tyre pressure when travelling on the tar whilst towing. If pressure is too low tyres are said to be in the ground creating unnecessary drag and being concave, if pressure is too high tyre is convex wearing out in the centre, a...
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Single or Duel Axle??
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Hi folks Wife and I are looking to buy our first van. Don't want to tow anything too big as it is just the 2 of us. So while asking around there seems to be a wide opinion as to the safety issues around single axle vans if one should suffer a flat/blowout and the risk of an accident. Personally I would be happy w...
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Why don't we learn from the lessons of the past?
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A trip to Moonta ealier this year revealed a caravan Park with a substantial Rabbit population, a visit to Tanunda a few weeks ago had exactly the same thing. An extract from THE BUNNY BULLETIN - Scary Numbers: Rabbit Reproduction Rates. One female rabbit and her offspring can theoretically produce...
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bt 50 battery charging question
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Will my 2014 mazda bt 50 charge twin 105ah agm batteries in my goldstream camper van. I have redarc isolator and 50 amp andersen plug.Also have twin 80watt solar panels on roof of camper.Can any one advise TIA
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Caravan Pk north side of Brisbane
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Afternoon All, Any suggestion on a reasonable riced CP on the North side of Brisbane in late Aug? Any and all suggestions greatfully accepted. Regards, Mike. -- Edited by Mike196 on Sunday 7th of June 2015 04:38:29 PM
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