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Have The days of C.B. Radio gone ?????
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On a recent trip up the West Coast I noticed how quiet the Traffic was on the U.H.F.C.B. Radio. In fact , there was nothing to speak of in the whole two thousand K.P's we travelled , even the truckies were dead quiet, the only talking we heard was an escort vehicle somewhere on the highway using that dead...
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A New Tug maybe
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I have recently bought a new van witch I tow with an 06 Navara dual cab the new van is somewhat heaver than the old one 2.4 ton and when I load it up and the ute I recon I would be close to 3 ton if not more. So I have decided to buy a new ute 3.5 ton towing capacity the utes I have been looking at are the Ford Ranger. H...
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Flip Flops
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New Rule, if you have a fellow camper flip flopping past your van, I suggest we sneak in and glue their thongs together with Sika Flex, I think that outa do it. (just joking) Dave
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Diggings
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minimium 7 day stays
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What is it with cp's and 7 day minimums? We are heading to tewantin for xmas with our daughters (the other 3 siblings will be there as well), we would also like to spend a few days at number 1 sons at Robina on way home, as its 1200klms from home and I can only get 14 days off work we've been told we must book for...
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first timer
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Mallee birds extinct in 20 years
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http://www.theage.com.au/environment/mallee-birds-extinct-in-20-years-government-policy-to-blame-20141115-11nfpp.html
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Big Gorilla
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Birthday calendar
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Just been browsing through the birthday calendar on here, there are so many names that we don't see much of, some who used to post quite a lot, and some I have never seen post at all, well not that I remember anyway. I wonder why people drop off forums, is it because they stop travelling? Or they only post w...
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jules47
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Dometic spirit stove
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I know these are used in some vw campervans currently being fitted out as a cheaper option than gas.. I'm interested in experience. I don't like my little cheapie gas one with the $2 cans as its not very good for simmering corned beef etc. I don't have the space for carrying gas. Thought I may buy a single o...
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ANOTHER GN CATCH UP
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Got a visit from Neil and Ruth today. It was great to see them both again. It's like a annual event now. Thanks Neil and Ruth. Better go Ruby is going crazy, reckon I might know why.
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Life as a glow worm
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I wish I was a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum. 'Cos how can you be grumpy When the sun shines out your bum!
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Anyone here know this rig?
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http://cdn.bp.mypolice.qld.gov.au/webcache/blog/2014/11/16/update-fatal-traffic-crash-gracemere.html
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Norfolk Island Day 7 (The last Day)
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Norfolk Island Day 7 (The last Day) Well folks its the last day of our island adventure so this is it the last instalment recapping on last nights Wonderland by night Tour was very good and even better a small group so you had no trouble hearing or seeing. This morning we toddled off down to the market...
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copper1
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Best 3 way fridge. 90l ?
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Hi all, I have searched the forum but have not found an answer yet. We are thinking of changing the 15 year old Electrolux fridge in our Coromal. Our previous van had a 2012 Thetford which barely kept up up north. I am aware of the "T" rating so will go for that for sure, but can I have some opin...
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Motogp GP 2015
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I plan to go to the Moto GP next year in 2015 in my Winnebago. I have read some forums that say the parking area can become a quagmire if it rains. Are they talking about the bike area only. If any readers have had the experience could they give me the benefit of their knowledge as to where to go, when to arrive...
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HEMA N 6 GPS
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This is not really a "Techie" question so asking here. Does anyone have or know anything about the Hema N6 or other Hema GPS please. I currently have the Navman My75 but can't do any map updates so looking at upgrading. Thought of the Garman and even a newer Navman. Any thoughts?
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Buying a Used Campervan
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Hi all i am a trainee nomad wanting to buy a used campervan and am currently located Tweed /Coolangatta border area. Apart from Gumtree can anyone direct me to a popular web site where people are buying and selling used campervans. In my case Toyota if possible mechanically sound, high top, inside ki...
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Norfolk Island Day 6
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Norfolk Island Day 6 Well folks just a small recap, last night C2 and I attended a Convicts dinner which thus far has been the best value for money, we have spent on the Island, regarding entertainment and food. This morning we decided to do some domestic chores before heading out being the laundry...
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"Free Campers" spending
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Hullo all... I read somewhere (I think in our forums) of a town or shire who collected shopping receipts from campers in a box as they departed the free camp, maybe a showgound, to help assess the value of those visitors to the community. Can anyone help me find that article please? We are trying to demon...
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Fried Rice
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GETTING CLOSE NOW
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I had the tug wired up and monitor fitted today for the camera on the back of the new Den. Also had heavy cable fitted for running the fridge when Den connected to Tug. The big day is this Wednesday 9.30am, 5 sleeps but who's counting? ME.
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Uthando Project
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I posted this in craft page but thought I would put it here also for those that don't check out craft Stopped at a craft market in Albany today. Very impressed with a stall selling doll kits. This could be a great activity for those who like to sew. You can buy kits to make for your own grand kids of course or...
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*A WARNING* THE WEATHER TODAY IS HOT & DRY, THEN . . . . .
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. . . . . tomorrow it will be hotter and dryer followed by more hot and dry. Just a reminder that Queensland is going through one of it's hottest/driest periods for a while. This means that any fuel on the ground ie fallen tree twigs, branches, leaves, dried flower blossoms, general debris etc are a fire h...
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