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NRMA Changes
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Recently renewed our membership. As part of general membership they are restricting towing of vans and trailers to less then 2000kg. Now costs extra per month to cover towing of any car and trailer combo over 3500kg. Not happy but like most insurance you don't like it until you need it. Glenn
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Void your insurance - Just because your car has five or seven seats doesn't mean you can carry that many people.
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Interesting article about how a car with a large number of seats ( 7 say - like some cars have ) could be overloaded just with number of people - like 7 adults. The overloading could void your insurance. Does not mention caravans at all - but I just found the article surprising... and something I had not re...
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PeterX
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Solid waste
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Can any one direct me to the area dealing with how is the best way to handle solid human waste when free camping. We have a portaloo but but after a few days cleaning out the smell I would think could be a problem. Checked under several common names for it but found nothing to help Thanks all
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Windows 11
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Is there any advantages to update to Windows 11 -- Edited by Plain Truth on Thursday 6th of January 2022 09:17:27 PM
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Isolation whilst on the road
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I am curious if anyone on here has had to isolate whilst on the road. Where did you go/stay and how did you get on? I know some have the set ups to go bush for a while, but not all can do that or you're not in the right location. So tell us your hints, tips, ideas and practical solutions. Thanks.
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Gaylehere
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Storage availability in and around Brisbane
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Hello all,
I am trying to find suitable storage site for our 21 ft van from early to mid April around West Brisbane area or further west out to Toowoomba Crows Nest area. Any suggestions or offers most welcome.
Regards
Dave
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Dave Kelly
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Cane toad bust
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-18/cane-toad-bust-in-queensland-to-curb-spread-of-invasive-pest/100761278-- Edite...
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dorian
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Single axle or tandem?
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Hi Nomads. Still doing my homework on what van to buy. I have a late model Prado and am looking at something around 17'6 or thereabouts. I've had Redarc electric brake thingys fitted to my tug. I don't really want to go above 2750kg ATM. What are the pros / cons of single / tandem axle? I know manoeuvring a...
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NoelB
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Car alarm keeps going off could it be the maxtrax
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I recently added 2maxtrax to the roof of my car and I just got back from my 1st trip with them (used them to get someone else out of being bogged in the sand) and now the alarm on my car keeps going off. I've never had trouble before and it's pretty windy out there so I'm thinking (hoping) it's the extra wind r...
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Wannabe nomad
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Lift your bonnet before driving off
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-01-18/cassie-the-kelpie-survives-trip-in-truck-engine-bay/100763024
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dorian
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Pressure Inhibitor Retreat Brampton
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We need to locate the water pressure inhibitor on our new to us, 2nd hand Retreat Brampton. Any ideas please team? Many thanks!
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Broadies
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Dometic compressor fridge icing up and dripping water into main fridge
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My Dometic compressor fridge (2019 model) has a freezer that is icing up during extended use, say more than 2 weeks continuous use. It is also causing moisture build up in the main fridge causing paper products (e.g. egg cartons) to get very damp. Other than obviously defrosting the freezer (which ma...
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Please can you help re Silver Valley Caravans
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Hi Jay&Dee here. It has been a while since have said G'day mates. Anyway, we are in the processor of wanting to buy a new/newer van. The van we have discovered and taken a liking to is: Brand Silver Valley Model Yarra. Web pagehttps://www.7thstreetcaravans.com.au/silver-valley/...
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JayDee
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reverse camera on caravan
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Any recommendations for a reverse camera to get on our caravan. We have a Furrion attachment on the van but the price of the Furrion camera is so exspensive. ive looked at the Haloview which are much cheaper but have many types to chose from ,but they do have a Furrion adapter. Any suggestions would b...
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Oil in wheel bearings
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Hi does anybody run oil in their bearing hubs
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mark and kerry
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Ford Everest question
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Hi Im looking for new rig for my caravan. Options are Everest 2.0 BiTurbo or 3.2 . Our rig is 2400 kg. Any opinion what to choose ? Any pro and cons ?
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Perhaps I smell nice?
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It's happened again. Last week I camped at the Tallangatta (Victoria) Showgrounds, this is a large grassed area (25 acres?) with power and water points around most of its expanse, one may camp anywhere, no designated spots. I had been there for eight days camped 20m from a single woman, she had her car...
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2022 - The year of friendly chat?
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Hi All, Well here we go, a few days into 2022 and two topics closed already due to, frankly, nasty responses and remarks. As a keen member and reader of this great informative website I must say it never ceases to amaze me how some, not many, on here are so very quick to have a go at fellow members. You don't...
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Tasmania, Spirit of Tasmania
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We have booked our tug and van on the Spirit of Tasmania. We booked some months ago expecting COVID to be less of a threat, it's now a moving feast and we are planning to travel from the Gold Coast down through NSW to Port Melbourne for a mid Feb daytime departure. Any advice on suggested caravan park near M...
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Rambla
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Tvanning around Australia (video).
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We are half way through our 5th year on the road. When we changed from a converted bus to a 4wd & a Tvan motorhoming friends thought we wouldn't last more than 6 months in such a small living space. We do think we will one day return to motorhoming, but it will have to be a motorhome which can take us to the...
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