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Van layout
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Been keeping an eye out for a new van, - bigger fridge, more storage, full solar set up, maybe a full van this time. Found one with all of the above, plus full ensuite, air con etc. Beautiful van .... but..... the beds are in the front, and the door is right at the end of the bed. I'm sure it would annoy me to hav...
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nose cone , deflectors, rhino rack pod,
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hi , has anyone seen a comparison data sheet on these items. i was just looking to see which system to use regarding fuel,wind drag etc. please let me know, terry. i forgot to mention that i wiil be towing a van around . have seen some ads for nose cone attached to van, but dont know which would be best, terr...
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If you got a new caravan, what would you have different?
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Was thinking about our caravan, and how we'd chosen the layout and fittings carefully, basing our choices on what we thought we'd need or want, and what we had learned from other's caravanner's comments. We wanted to be able to go off-road, into the bush, camp in remote places in comfort and safety. W...
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carravan insurance
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hello everyone, does anyone know how much insurance is for a $60,000 van approximately. thanks.
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Super Typhoon Haiyan
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Let's all hope our mate Big Gorilla is safe, does not look good over where he is with the Super Typhoon Haiyan. So thought I would just log on and wish him well and hope we all hear from him again real soon.
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My Ambition..[Toyota Coaster with the work's]
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Hi all, 2nd ever post on this forum, so I would put forward My own ambition's.. I'm Sick of using a Camper Trailer to go away with.. [A expensive mistake].. It did/does have some good thing's going for it, but generally it is a pain to use a Solo Traveler.. Setting it up is fairly easy.. Takes about 1hr's to...
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I have bought my new home.
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Today after driving all over Melbourne with my son, we made a decision and bought Zena, my new home. 2006 Toyota Hi Ace Super Long Wheel Base - 86,600 ks . Has everything I need in it. She is being personally delivered to me here in Geelong next week when they have done all the pre-delivery stuff. I have a ph...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2013
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At the 11th hour, on this 11th day, of this 11th month - we pause to remember those men and women who died or courageously fought in all our armed battles - both past and present. IMAGE: Sean McNamara
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Caravan Advice
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We are a couple just retired about to begin looking to purchase a caravan so thought I would throw it out to all you experienced caravaners . I have a prado 2500 kg towing capacity so I am looking for something from 18 to 20 foot (used ), what are the pro's and cons of pop tops and single axel vrs duel axel. We w...
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Grey nomads are biggest BlazeAid volunteers
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Grey nomads are biggest BlazeAid volunteers Lucy Barbour, Tuesday September 10, 2013 - 13:46 EST Grey nomads made up 75 per cent of the 3,500 Blazeaid volunteers who helped farmers rebuild fences and clean up property damage after floods and fires in eastern Australia last summer. - ABC More than...
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Batemans Bay Caravan Show
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Well folks it's been a hectic 24 hrs first the new van pick up Friday and today, we headed off to the Bay Caravan Show. Well nothing special to report about the show if anything thought it was lacking compared to previous years, but then they all tend to be the same after you have been to so many. Did howeve...
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New Geist Owners Club
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The old Geist Owners Club closed down in June 2009 and this is the new Club site, also has other info on Geist in Australia, see; http://www.geistdirect.com.au/care_club.asp
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Stone Guards
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I have just purchased a new ute (a Ford Ranger XLT) to tow my van and want to fit some kind of a stone guard, not only to protect the van that has a few dents already, but moreso to protect the towing vehicle. My previous vehicle, a Hilux, had lots of stone chips on the tailgate from stones bouncing off the...
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Roadside Assistance
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Hi All, In preparation for the east west trip we have been looking for roadside assist providers in the event of a breakdown, But due to size of our rigs, none of the usual providers eg NRMA, RAC etc cover them. We have been looking on the net and have found a business called fixmytruck.com.au , Has anyon...
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Welcome from York, WA
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What a delight to find 24 hour parking beside the Lowe Street park in York with 4 power points, and taps - FREE. Toilets and a new dump point. Not only that but I had been here less than an hour and was visited by a local young councillor who popped in to say hello and welcome. He says they are thinking of p...
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Draw bar to the road?
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Has anyone ever heard this rule/law? That you must park with your draw bar to the road. Friends just came back from holidays and one CP insisted it had to be done this way. I thought well a caravan wouldn't really have a choice, but they have a camper trailer so can easily turn it another way it suits them be...
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THE DAY HAS ARRIVED
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For Copper1 to pick up their new toy. Hope all is as you want Garry, Roxanne and Ruby. Enjoy the day.
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problems with site
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Hello Is anybody else having problems with the site today I am clicking onto topics and it come up with webpage not available, or posting a reply it comes up with page not found?/ Take a few times to get back to the forum page Ken
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portable gas oven
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My van does not have an oven, only a microwave. As we mostly free camp, the microwave is only good for storing our medication. I was wondering if anyone had bought a portable oven and what were their thoughts. I dont want to carry a webber, choofer or camp oven for the fire or similar items. I have looked...
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Cargo barrier
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Am looking to install a cargo barrier in my Hiace LWB (Frontline) where the couch runs along the back of the driver and passenger seats. To date have found floor to ceiling cargo barriers - that won't work Ideas appreciated Zj
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