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3rd toe in the water trip..
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yesterday we came to Apollo Bay from Ballarat. Eril drove for half an hour in to Cloac where we stopped for a coffee. Very twisty and windy road the last 50 km. Pajero and 24' Jayco Stirling handled beautifully. Were set up nicely an hour before dark. I have turned the 240v park power off at midday to see ho...
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AFTER MANY MOONS
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I finally had the great pleasure of meeting "Jonathan" Jon, today. I missed Jon by one lousy day back in late 2012 at Greens Lake, Central Victoria. "Oldboar" Darell and Sandra were there as well so we all ended up at the Strand here in down town Townsville for morning coffee/t...
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Caravan Testing
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How many Australian caravan makers put their product through something as rigorous as this? http://youtu.be/Gv8s5Nov-R4
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Condensation
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HI, we have a cub Supervan Drover and on these chilly nights we get condensation on the roof. We were thinking of getting a solar blanket to help. Has anyone had this problem and solved it.
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Nullabor
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Will be leaving Adelaide in about three weeks time for Perth wondering if anyone is crossing the Nullabor about the same time. May be able to meet up.
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Grey Nomad Hat
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I ordered a Grey Nomad sticker and hat, they arrived today. The hat is to big for me (or I've got a pin head) sits way down over my ears, bugger !!! So does anyone want a new free hat with blue print, either pick up or just pay for postage. Helen
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Barka
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I know this is a little racist, but it mademe laugh. Bill
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Electric blanket time
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Just pulled out Linda my elect blanket it hardly uses any power out of my inverter over night
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Urgent - Wanted - Motorhome Seat
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Hi all we are just a couple of weeks away from starting our journey and having trouble trying to source a reasonably priced passenger seat. we have a 12metre Mercedes bus. it needs to have a swivel turntable and a seat belt. not fussed on condition as long as it isn't ripped etc. if anyone can help or...
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Gold Coast to Murray update
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We arrived at the Rich River Golf Club Resort without any trouble after doing shopping in Echuca. When we booked in at the resort free camp we were invited to stay up to one week, this would have to be one of the best free camps available. A hugh flat area with views of the golf coarse and the tennis courts b...
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'Pre' Grey Nomads - 'In Training'
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My eldest son Luke (33) and his wife Shell (31) have left their home in the Hunter Valley, NSW for a 2 month exploration into inner NSW, NT, WA and SA. They have done a bit of travelling in foreign countries - Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand etc as well as 3 months in South America and the Amazon 2 years ag...
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Anybody know of a good free camp near Jamestown SA
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We are heading to the Flinders Ranges for the June long weekend and plan to drive to about Jamestown or Peterborough on Friday night , didn't want to have to dodge the kangaroos later at night as we can't leave till late afternoon. any suggestions for a free camp in this area thanks
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We are heading West.
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I'm very excited to be in the early stages of our big trip, which is around Australia in as long as it takes. We are at Longreach at the moment, have been here since Wednesday, heading off Sunday. There are 6 of us travelling in 5 vehicles. Billeeee and Jules travelling together. The rest are solos start...
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MY BIGGEST BARRA
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Caught my biggest Barra at Karumba QLD yesterday. I've already sent it around the world so I thought "Whats another websight". Enjoy.!! John
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Recommended "must see"
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Strong recommendation.. Don't go past Murwillumbah without visiting the Tweed River Art Gallery. Wonderful collection includes the stunning relocated Margaret Olley studio, excellent coffee shop and Tweed Valley views to die for! Fried Rice
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hi
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thanks guys I am fine still getting van and truck ready 4 sale and checking out coasters not a lot happening I am ok missing rod heaps
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Rating a thread?
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Has anybody noticed we now have a new heading for "Rating" on each thread? How/where do you rate a thread? I'd like to give the Pick This Place thread a higher rating than 2 stars which is currently showing.
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How do you carry your chainsaw?
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Hi all Just wondered how everyone carries their chainsaw and petrol can? We have just been carrying ours in the back of the Challenger wrapped in an old towel. Haven't as yet gone so far that we have to take a petrol can but we will in the future. I thought about making a canvas bag for the saw but not sure. Wh...
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Places to Avoid or be careful of
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Hi everyone, First time caravaner, young family, doing a trip right around Oz. Meeting plenty of great people each night when we pull up and plenty of great advice. Quite a few have spoken of trouble spots around Tennant Creek / Alice Springs due to Aboriginals breaking into things and I just wanted t...
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south coast NSW
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just enjoyed five days at Wallaga lake near Bermagui on the south coast. It was a great opportunity to do some exploring around the area. As well, Pisces enjoyed fishing in his kayak and I did a lot of reading. One of the great discoveries was a delightful restaurant at Mimosa Winery on the Bermagui-T...
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