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Caravan mattress enquiry
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Hi, The 15-month old mattress in my caravan has deformed due to bad design and poor mattress support (flexi-slats, not a solid base) and is slowly destroying my wifes back. We live permanently in our van so I have to resolve the issue ASAP as every medical person my wife has seen believe the mattress is t...
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Trend to non loadding sharing caravan suspension
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Over the last few years there is clearly a trend to have so called "off road" suspension. They are everything you dont want on any sort of trailer if you want the safest. They are non load sharing (load not even even on all tyres, they are higher (more unstable), and have high traction tyres (what for). ...
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The Next Project
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I am planning an extended tour commencing in the next couple of months and am slowly working through the things I need to do prior to departure. As my ideas of servicing the fridge and installing a load slide and hard cover have all hit the fence with an almighty bang I am now turning my mind to a radio. I don...
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DMaxer
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Windorah to bedourie
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would any one know the road condition from Windorah to Bedourie, I plan on traveling this route in the next week or so, and then on to Boulia . with my caravan. thanks Lawrie -- Edited by lawrie on Thursday 14th of April 2022 07:41:52 AM
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Easter Bedlam
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-14/eyre-peninsula-beaches-under-pressure-from-campers/100992134
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Phlipper
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Gold detecting whilst on the road
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I will be hitting the road full time in around 4 months, and i was thinking of a useful hobby to pursue whilst travelling this great land.I got to thinking about gold detecting. Obviously, plenty of researching needs to be done around the subject of the best locations, and with that a useful history le...
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Farm sit question
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We are currently on a farm sit and it is very run down and overgrown, while we are only meant to feed dogs, chooks and check cattle, I feel that the owner needs some help but he considers all is OK. Should I do some tidy up to et the owner see what a change can do.
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NCE 12 Volt Oscillating Fan
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I am interested in comments from anyone who has purchased and uses the NCE 12 volt oscillating fan. Yeah, it is expensive and there a lots of alternatives, but I would like some user comments. From the specs, it seems to be about as energy efficient as the Sirocco fan. It lacks a delayed turn off setting,...
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I need to get a life...Van Spotting
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Just got back from being away for a month, and just for the hell of it we decided to note down every brand of caravan we seen. So far 78 brands seen, not models, just brands, which sure indicates the Caravan industry is booming in Australia.
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Phlipper
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Easter weekend...
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To my GN friends, may you have a Holy, safe, and happy Easter weekend. Aussie Paul.
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Jayco Starcraft
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We are looking at buying a 2017 Jayco Starcraft 21.66.3 with an Electric Slide Out and Club Lounge. Good condition. What would be an approx price range? TIA
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mgtlat
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Vehicle Insurance increases
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Further to another post re home insurance - Have received two (so far) renewals for vehicles: Up 10 and 12% - and reduced valuations. Going to have to dig deeper just about everywhere, it seems.
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Waiting for my new van
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Hi All Just wondering if there are many people waiting for their new van like me, I ordered a Jayco Journey outback in October last year I have just been told ETA is October 21? Very Frustrating as part of me wants to pull out of the agreement and buy elsewhere.
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Rivian Electric Ute
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Check out the video on the Rivian Electric Ute...not a advert but a look at one that's actually owned by a person. They start to drive it about 17 mins into the video. Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck: A Real Owner's Perspective (insideevs.com)
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Home Insurance increases
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Get ready for it - my insurance in Queensland and with Suncorp up 31.5% since last year. Been with them forever, never had a claim, yearly increases always been relatively minor, but more than increase in insurance cover might dictate. everyone looks like being penalised to cover for the flood are...
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inverter question
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what is the smallest inverter required to charge a 5 AH 18 volt ryobi rechargeable battery?
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Fridge Services
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I am going to be heading off for some extended touring in approximately three months time and have been going through a few things on my checklist. I have a Dometic three way fridge in the van and (touch wood) I have had no issues with it so far. It is approximately nine years old and I was wondering if anyon...
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Caravan Fridges
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Hello all, We would like to hear from any Grey Nomads who have replaced a 3 way Dometic RM2555 refrigerator with a compressor model fridge. We are having issues for the second time with our Dometic and would like some feedback from members who have replaced their Dometic unit. Bushman has been suggest...
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New Scam
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Received a email today about me being hacked, had my email and a password that I have used. Was threatened with stuff and I had to deposit 400 bitcoins into an account. The date of the email is 31/3/2030 (today is 28/3/2022). I did some research and discovered that its a new scam. Link. https://www.bus...
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Lcool
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As i have a Toyota Landcruiser I have been an active ember of Land Cruiser Owners On Line {Lcool.com.au] However it seems that i am unable to enter the web site . I am sure others have had the same problem It is a great site for mechanicl tips and issues of all Landcruisers Can anyone assist please.. I am s...
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