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Sore arms from paddling your Kayak?
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These days lots of 'vanners carry kayaks on top of their tug. The video & commentary on this link gives good advice on how to paddle correctly to avoid strain on the arms. Have a look at the second guy on the paddling technique video. I use an exaggerated 'stiff arm' technique for the first 10 min or s...
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Mirrors when towing.
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hello everyone, my whinge for Monday is how do u c behind when u don't have extended mirrors when towing u'r van, I drove 560 odd ks today out to work and came across a lot of caravans and couldn't believe how many were driving along at 80 - 90 kph without mirrors and not worried about what was going on behind...
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Safety Dave - Great Service
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We are currently on our half lap of Australia. At Lake Argyle my reverse camera on the van failed. When we got to Kununurra I discovered the terminal on the connecting cable was partly broken off. I rang Safety Dave where I got the camera SIX YEARS AGO and they happily emailed the wiring diagram for the te...
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Fuel consumption in Pajero
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Hi again an I'm not ranting today . As I said yesterday I traveled 570 odd ks in my 01 NM Pajero 3.5 ltr v6 and was very happy with 12.9 ltrs/100ks and now waiting for our new van to c how much that will change. I had the injectors cleaned last week as one was leaking , new plugs as well while was stripped down. C...
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Nimbin NSW - Museum and Cafe Destroy By Fire
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/fire-guts-buildings-in-main-street-of-nimbin-nsw/5666994-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 09:07:49 AM
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Camps 5,6 7
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Hi, just tried to find what these are all about, camps 5,6 and so on. Can anyone enlighten me please. cheers newby
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Alligator bites canoeist
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http://www.paddling.net/articles/feature.html?show=80&utm_source=email_newsletter&utm_medium=email
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MOVING ON AGAIN
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Yep, time to fire up the Collie and head out of Nambucca Heads to Penrith, West of Sydney for a few days so will be chugging along to Pacific Hwy tomorrow. Yell out if ya see me. UHF 18/40 good buddy.
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I know what he did is wrong, but it's hard not to sympathise!
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/german-truckie-who-fired-shots-wanted-to-teach-drivers-a-lesson/story-fnb64oi6-1227021987544
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Some Lessons we have Learned
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We are on the way back to Melbourne, dont want to but have to get back to work.We thought we had it all worked out, but I now know just how green we were!We have learned so much over the last four and a half weeks.First of all free camping in roadside stops is only for us in desperate situations, our first nigh...
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hard Water stains
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Hi All Looking at what to use in the water systems to flush out when van is in storage(washing machine,pressure pump etc)as we have noticed build up in the lines.Any suggestions on what to use would be fantastic Thanks in advance Mark/Jaqui
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Prospector Missing In WA Goldfields
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/search-continues-for-prospector-missing-in-the-goldfields/5667626-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 12:41:53 PM
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Goomalling Caravan Park
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In the Park at the moment, last day of 4, costs $25 a night with a 40% discount for seniors, pensioners and cmca/caravan clubs. With it being Sunday (yesterday) went for a drive around and ended up in Wongon Hills, had a quick look at the CP and it had three vans in, checked the costs when we got back and fou...
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Records Found Showing Kingsford Smith Was Married at Marble Bar, WA.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-11/marble-bar-records/5661920-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesday 12th of August 2014 03:53:40 PM
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sharing the road Caravans Verses Tucks/road trains (as requested)
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Caravans verses tucks/roadtrains.G/day when I introduced myself I said I had 35 years on the road as a heavy transport operator with most of that time as a road train driver, both doubles triples and quads.Vic 41 asked if I could put something together that might help ease the myths and in some case...
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The Hats
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Gmail log in
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hello I cannot access my emails as I keep getting a pop up saying "enter network password" I have a correct password and did change it but to no avail. cannot contact google Seems there was a major russian hacking days ago but no fix yet ??? any body having the same problems Ken
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MOVING RIGHT ALONG
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To Nambucca Heads for Tuesday and Wednesday if anyone is around that way.
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Mareeba & there abouts
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Hi everyone i have been in Mareeba for nearly 2 weeks now is there any other regular GN in the Rodeo Grounds cheers from Paul
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Water quality.
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We are in Winton Qld ATM,... seems like a nice place, friendly people. But I feel so sorry for the people of Winton, their water supply comes from a bore and smells of Sulphur ... they say the smell dissipates, and the residents probably get used to it, but Yuck! I reckon its the worst we've tasted. As we h...
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good mechanics
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If anyone that needs a mechanic service etc. I would definitely recommend these guys= Wool**** Autos. Garbutt. Townsville. We were very pleased with the service . The consideration of being taken and picked up was great. Also did an amazing thorough service on our Nissan navaral diesel ute. and not...
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