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Police advice, from the horses mouth
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Hi folks, Somewhere down the line we have a thread about those dreaded safety chain shackles. The following link is from the Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper, and is an article from a Bundaberg police officer. He addresses this issue and some others, you have to love what he says about mobile phones, I h...
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Road safety message from VW
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A movie theatre in Hong Kong encourages its patrons to leave their mobile phones switched on so it can teach a lesson. And, well done VW. What a clever way to communicate how risky it is to use mobile phones while driving. More than 1.5 million views in 3 days. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHixe...
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Unreasonable expectations.
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On another forum a post was noticed about a free camp that stated grey water tanks must be used & generators were not permitted. Many posters felt these simple requirements to be unreasonable, stating that they were forcing them into caravan parks. In our opinion, the requirements are quite r...
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tow ball weight
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hi gang l what to get the right ball weight for my caravan l got range rover sport the towing weight is 3500kg and the tow ball is 350kg my caravan is 19' royal flair the GTM 2345kg Tare Mass is 211kg axle Group 2600kg Bkgall 175kg Max Ball loading 350kg can someone help
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Yardie Creek camp site, National Park, Coral Bay, WA
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Staying there for almost 3 weeks late Sept/Oct. Any suggestions from others who have stayed there? Whats the fishing and snorkeling like? Any outstanding places to go or things to do?
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The absolute insult today! Twice.
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Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day. The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for" He he it's still early and I may get some more calls. Mike.
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Advice for a novice - Please!
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Good afternoon all My wife and I have taken the leap and ordered our first van. I have been researching / asking questions / going to caravan shows and visiting yards for 2 years. I have settled on a Goldstar 1960 (19'6"), made and sold only by the manufacturer in South Australia. It will be built a...
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Accomondation in Portland Vic
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We are heading to Adelaide and were going to go via Portland and wondered what is good cabin accommodation there ` have looked on some places on Google and a lot dont have good reviews, wishing now we were taking the van but not worth it for two weeks
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Curtains for converted bus ?
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I'm fitting some new curtains in my good ole bus / motorhome . I'm selling it and don't want colour that could offend .. I was thinking light grey ? So many options ? What do people think ? [URL=http://s4.photobucket.com/user/EBXR8240/media/bus022_zps39759016.jpg.html][IMG]https://i4.ph...
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Are All GN's so nice.
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We have spent the last few days with Sarg, at Coorella Dam/ Clem Walton park about 60 k from Mt Isa. what a great bloke. He could not have made us more welcome despite me breaking his car. Many a yarn told and a few beers consumed around the campfire. We also met GN's Jan and Kevin, again great people. Thanks...
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Fremantle Rail Bridge Set To Open On Monday.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/fremantle-rail-bridge-to-reopen-monday/5707432
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South West W.A. under water
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Roads closed after flooding in WA's South WestUpdated about an hour agoFri 29 Aug 2014, 8:49pmVIDEO: Storm lashes South West (ABC News)PHOTO: A Donnybrook orchard was submerged after wild weather swept through the region.(Roxanne Taylor: ABC News)MAP: Donnybrook 6239Roads have been clo...
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First road trip
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We are planning our first ever road trip in a hired campervan from Adelaide to Perth in mid-September. Would like to try some free camping sites but I am concerned if it is safe to camp on our own. Any advice appreciated. Any other hints also appreciated.
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Buying medical devices if privately insured.
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I had to purchase a new blood pressure monitor as my old one was about 15 years old and the readings were getting way out of the ball park. Got mine checked at a chemist, I did a reading with mine and then straight away did a test with theirs. The readings were a long way apart. The chemist advised that the exp...
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Mud Flaps
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What mud flaps do i put on the back of the patrol for towing? i have seen a few vehicles with mudflaps that look like long broom bristles can anyone tell me where to get these? allan -- Edited by Allany on Thursday 28th of August 2014 03:14:30 PM
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ANOTHER STORM WARNING FOR W.A.
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Continue to get ready now for bad weather from Lancelin to Bremer BayThursday 28 August 2014 - 4:55 PMIf you live between Lancelin to Northam to Lake Grace to Bremer Bay you need to get ready now for the bad weather coming this evening.This includes people in the Perth Metropolitan area, Mandurah, Yo...
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Mareeba
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Hi At present we are in Mareeba enjoying the lovely sunshine. We are staying at this fantastic place just out of Mareeba called Ringers Rest. It is on private property and costs $10.00 per night. It is basic with some power sites. The owner Davenport is a real character and joins in around the campfire...
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URGENT INFORMATION PLEASE
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Howdy all, I apologise for putting this request in "General" but it is not really a Techie question. As some of you know I am looking at replacing the Avan (not the twins though) with something a little bigger and not have to put anything up or down, around 18' or 19'6" with a ensuite. I ha...
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exploroz gathering Trilby Station
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Are any grey nomads going to the gathering at Trilby Station
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UHF
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Hi all I have been chatting with quite a few truckies of late and one of their major concerns with us Caravaners Is the amount of people that are not contactable via UHF and as a result have a great deal of concern about passing safely. What truckies need to know is that you can help them pass with safety for...
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