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Pre Trip Weight Check
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For the last few weeks we have been going through the excercise of setting up our new van for an extended trip. My wife reckons that I am paranoid about weights so for peace of mind we decided to engage a company called Auswide Weighing Services to check 1) we are legal 2) our load is balanced correctly. ...
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Netgear Nighthawk
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I purchased a Netgear Nighthawk about 6 years ago and it is the Mk1 version. About 12 months ago after leaving it plugged in to mains power for extended periods the battery swelled up to the extent it would not fit into the Nighthawk case. I was advised by Telstra that they did not make replacement batter...
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Electrical in Motorhome
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Hi there, currently looking at a Motorhome from the USA, where could I get a step down box to run 240 V down to 110 V and can I plug the 240 V into the side of the Motorhome. Cheers Deno
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Why we love the G.A.R.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkn5sa_w0g8&list=RDGMEMJQXQAmqrnmK1SEjY_rKBGA&start_radio=1&rv=EQb48nj4Ys8
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Plain Truth
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Bah humbug to you wavers
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Without question I am seeing more caravans, a lot more, on the road now than in my previous near 30 years living in Oz. At this time of the year it seems most of those vans are in NW Victoria with me! Over the past two days driving I have passed dozens of vans travelling in the opposite direction and I guess ab...
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Price of Hayman Reese WDH
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Seeking advice from those that might know. I have a brand new (unopened in box) HR WDH model number 76003 as pictured. I dont need these and considering selling. When search to get a fair pricing guide I have seen them as low as $550 (eBay) and $1449 (a reputable caravan parts supplier). Am I missing so...
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Water storage, large
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I usually camp in forest for a few weeks or months at a time. My drinking water needs are met by the 200L caravan tanks which last for two weeks or more by which time I need food/booze anyway so drive into town and fill 110L of plastic containers with potable water and pump that into the caravan tanks. Non po...
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Diesel Heater
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Hi everybody looking for some help i will be travelling down from Mareeba to Bingara in the next couple of weeks and i would like to get my diesel heater serviced can anybody recommend a service agent. Cheers Baker
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New Van Advice pls
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Hi, New here (First post) but I have been lurking for a couple of weeks. I'm now retired and have been camping for most of my life. But as I get older I'm starting to look for a few more "comforts". The Mrs is a "comfort" girl too, that's for sure. And since she's a good cook need her to be happy too! So we are...
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Kayak on motorhome
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I tow a large kayak behind my 8 metre Winny. I am planning a Tassie trip next year and have done the maths and it would cost an arm and two legs to take it on the ferry on a trailer across to Tassie. It needs to go on the roof. Does any know who would fit roof bars to the motorhome so that I can attach something like...
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Microwave
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Ideas on how to secure microwave in Rv One wall is next to the shower so we dont want to drill into this. I thought about the really strong velcro to stick underneath to hold it in place???
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Awnings
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I was looking at replacing my Carefree awning and contacted a local caravan repairer. He told me that it had been very difficult to obtain Carefree parts and there had not been any around for months.
He also let me know that a shipment of about 700 had now arrived into Aus and the supply would now be okay....
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How can I use my laptop on the road?
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First up, Wifi, Broadband, bluetooth, all this stuff is rocket science to me. I don't know why but I cannot get my head around it. I am permanently on the road now but want to take my lap top with me. Can anyone suggest how best I can use it. Someone suggested a dongle which apparently attaches to the laptop...
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How to 'see' Australia in a Motorhome?
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Hi All How to 'see' Australia in a Motorhome? My wife and I have never towed, never motorhome toured but are looking at buying a motorhome, say around 24 to 25 footer, perhaps Merc based RWD. We are interested in regional and country areas, pay sites in parks with beachside or other 'prime' location...
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Green's Lake Fish Rescue
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As lake water levels drop at least Victorian Fisheries & many volunteers are doing good work saving the native fish population.
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Unable to access Wikicamps maps
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Hi all. Is anyone having current issues with Wiki Camps. Site data, reviews and icons appear but no maps.
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2 weeks to get from Coffs to Eden
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Where heading down the east coast in a caravan in October, we have about 2 weeks to get from Coffs to Eden. We would like some recommendations on some nice towns to stop at for 2 or 3 nights along the way to break the trip up. Has anybody got any good recommendations?
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Bedding ideas
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We have just bought a VW Crafter campervan. I am after ideas on bedding as I will have to make it up at night It is the two couches with the table in the middle Ideas please, sheets? comforter set?
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Brisbane mobile caravan repair
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Hello everyone, we need to replace 2 skylights. Brisbane nth. For years have had jacks caravan repairs but he no longer does mobile repairs. Any recommendations please.
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Fraser Island Name Change HAVE YOUR SAY
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The Palaszczuk Government wishes to change the name of Fraser Island to K'gari in recognition of the Butchulla tribe. It's time to have your say as the proposal is open for public consultation until October 3. To have your say , visit https://haveyoursay.resources.qld.gov.au/k-gari-pla...
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