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Rig must be correctly balanced.
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Talking to a fellow the other day, a campervan towing a trailer. To get the trailer to clear the rear doors of the van, is using two tow bar extenders. To off set the added tow ball weight because of the extensions, he's going to put water tanks on the rear of the trailer. Will end up being quite a tidy rig.
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Broken Towball
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Recently there was some discussion about the fragility of the common towball,particularly the pretty chrome examples. A far better,and safer,option is a DO35 or similar,as evidenced by these two photos.There has been some massive force applied to the DO35,but it has not broken.This may be of som...
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how to carry the poles besides a pvc tube idea
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besides those pvc tubes on an older van with a post type awning has anyone got a good idea how to carry the poles on the van .......i dont have all of them in a tube as they wont fit ...........
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Caravan park fees
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Got a quote for a few days down along the Great Ocean road here in Vic.....$60 for a grassed power site, tried another park, $55. Not sure if we will go. May try free camping, except our van toilet doesn't work. Planning on going to far north QLD next year for four months, will be a big cost plus diesel. C...
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UHF radio
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Looking for recommedations for a uhf with controls on the mike
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Thunderbolts Way
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Has anyone travelled the Thunderbolts Way from Newcastle to Goodiwindi by caravan or motorhome or know someone who has. We are thinking of doing it but are unsure of the road conditions.
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Jayco Discovery boot front renovation
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Our Jayco Discovery front has 2 sections around the boot lid. Our Jayco Discovery front has 2 sections around the boot lid. The upper section appears to be fibreglass with a "clear coat' that is lifting/peeling which I want to repair/renovate. I have peeled all the clear coat off and am ready to procee...
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Final Plans for Lap
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Its taken us a few years to get to the point where we can now hit the road, which is happening in March next year. The Chief Financial Officer has ticked off on it so now were on final countdown. We managed to spend a month up in the Kimberley and completely loved life on the road and are looking forward to see...
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motorhome premiums up ... during covid
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Having not used motorhome for 12 months as racv insurance jumps $160 Anyone else experienced this ? other forums say ... its all about value and risk blah blah blah ..!! these nutheads think that keeping a van at home is just as risky as doing the big lap !!!! i understand VALUE BUT RISK !!!! COVI...
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Motorhome tyres
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Hi All I'm looking at replacing all 6 of my motorhome tyres. Tyre place recommended Toyo which I know is a good brand but as a cheaper alternative he recommended RADAR ARGINITE which I've never heard of. Has anyone come across them or have any useful info about them good or bad. Thanks in advance Di
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The Future Motorhome ?
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https://www.designboom.com/technology/stella-vita-first-solar-powered-mobile-home-travel-730-km-09-21-2021/
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Faded caravan front
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Hi all Nomads. We have a Jayco Destiny with a light brown rippled front that has faded badly and I would like to paint it but not sure what to use. Does anyone have any suggestions please.
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Anyone own a Yamaha EF2200iS generator?
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And if you do how does it go with your caravan air conditioner and/or other heavy loads? The Product Review website has one report that it won't run a van AC.
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Generator
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Hi. I am hoping for some feedback on this generator. I know you get what you pay for, but could yjis be an exception to that rule.... $400.oo GenTrax Inverter Generator 3.5KW Max 3KW Rated Portable Silent Camping Petrol
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Suggested driving route Bairnsdale to Corryong?
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Hi, looking for suggestions on driving route with a small mh . The shortest route seems to be Bairnsdale to omeo, omeo to mitta mitta, mitta mitta to tallangatta then on to corryong (around 6 hours) other route I have found is Bairnsdale to Dargo, Dargo to Bright, Bright to Tallangatta then on to Corry...
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TOW TEST: Toyota Fortuner GXL
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http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/advice/2016/tow-test-toyota-fortuner-gxl-56736
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offline iphone app for direction to nearest Telstra 4G/3G tower?
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Anyone recommend an offline iPhone app that could give the direction to the nearest Telstra 3G/4G tower for data?
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mixedup
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caravan insurance
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Can anyone point me in the right direction for caravan insurance for a new Network RV 22ft Terrain Tuff van. Does not have to be the cheapest but a good company to deal with if you have issues.
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Stuck in Adelaide wanting to get home to Sunshine Coast Qld.
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Hi Fellow travellers. I am a solo traveller. Left home (Tewantin, Sunshine Coast) in November 2019 and headed to Tasmania for 4 months. Then Covid hit and with initial lockdown and then Victorias second outbreak with shut borders, spent nearly a year in Tassie - loved it. Left Nov 2020 and headed a...
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Annex Matting
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Looking for a good solution for matting. I have had a look at the C Gear mats and was wondering if there is anything else it ther.
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