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How's skyrocketing fuel prices going to affect your plans?
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With prices for diesel now touching $1.65 and likely to go further, I think it will be time to think more in terms of holidaying closer to home, and/or contemplating a smaller rig. Even regular local usage of the tugs will erode holiday finances on a regular basis. In such a large country, it is especi...
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Wind Deflectors
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Gday All, just after some feedback from those that use wind deflectors. Are they any good and do they really work? What, in your opinions, are the best ones? Cheers & Beers Pat
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Camec 4kg Water Useage
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Does anyone know how much water is used on the different cycles. We do a lot of free camping and all I can find is a Standard Cycle 42 litres but we couldn't find what cycle uses the least. We normally use Rapid 30 as it washes better than Rapid 14 however I suspect it may still be using a lot of water. Any help a...
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Phil and Viv
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Electrical: power measurement
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I suppose this is probably "Technical" but I thought it may be of interest to some who do not normally read the "Technical" section and it's only a little bit technical :) This is a really useful $19 device to check the power consumption of any 240V electrical device. it plugs into the mains (or a generat...
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ABC RN >70y glass or 2 per day
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On Radio National this morning a new study said that for healthy people >70 years old, a glass or 2 of wine a day could be good for your health. So time to open up a "Penfolds Bin 60A Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Barossa Shiraz" or similar & support our wine industry!
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Caravan interior design
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Coming around to the idea of selling our towed beast, and purchasing a shorter and lighter van, from what I have seen at the caravan shows are:- The vans are nearly all the same design, and I suppose that's the way it is, being a box on wheels and to fit all we want inside them. Bed at the front North South, th...
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Give a pub a plug
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The poor old pubs have been doing it tough during the pandemic and some publicans have spent the lockdown improving their venues. I would like to hear of other peoples recommendations of towns with good pubs. Here is mine Imperial hotel Quirindi NSW Great food great range of beer lounge areas with tv h...
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Dmax cab 2018 height standard
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Hi anyone out their that has the Same model Ute with the 5 spring rear set up.
I cannot find any info on the standard height from centre of wheel to the wheel arch body.
If anyone can provide these measurements that would of great help to me. Rear and front.
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70 series Landcruiser to get significant upgrade
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A major upgrade is coming for the long-running Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series range within about 12 months.However, while the MY22 technical update should bring long-overdue safety improvements and increased payload capacities for Toyotas aged but still popular workhorse line-up, its unlik...
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Protecting rear window
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Hi
Just wondering what people have done to protect the rear Ute screen from stones when towing van. Not wanting to fit a stone stomper looking for something to put on the window itself either permanent while travelling or something that can be removed easily.
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STRZELECKI TRACK ???
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Hi All Wondering if anyone has been on the Strzelecki Track in the past month or two and if so what it was like. I do have an off road van and drive to the conditions but in saying that dont really want shuddering corrugations all the way. Also it isn't showing a great lot of fuel stops on the map. Would apprec...
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Grey Nomads Podcast
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HI all listened to the podcast about reversing your van that appeared in my GNF feed yesterday Amusing how he blamed her and she blamed him, the stuff about walkie talkies and shouting at each other was good (or not so good) The last bloke who puts 20c on the ground after pacing out the distance seems int...
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Levelling chocks in tandem
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How do you place them to do the job? Not long enough
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Wndows 11.
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Just as many are finally coming to terms with Windows 10, here comes Windows 11, W10 suits me fine, does everything I need, cant see myself upgrading to 11 until the teething problems have been sorted, seems like a lot of the new features are simply change for the sake of change. "Windows 11 Launch Live U...
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When is Comprehensive Car Insurance is Not what IT SAYS
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Hi all, Well I found out the hard and fast way last Saturday afternoon. Coming home home from the Big Green Shed in very light traffic on the A40 = Three lanes in Sydney. I'm motoring along under the posted speed limit in the kerb lane. This Bimbo Lady makes a left lane change To get yet another feed of Mac...
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Butane gas cartridge
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we are using the 238GM butane cartridges on our single burner gasmate cooker , and find they don't empty properly, thy seen to be about one third full when they start to slow down, is this normal or will it be the cartridge brand we are using
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Caravan Inspections? Pre-Holiday Basic Items to be Checked
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Caravan Inspections? Pre-Holiday Basic Items to be Checked We want everyone in Australia who tows a caravan or camper-trailer to have it inspected before they take to the road, to ensure it is legal and safe. It is important to understand Ratings & Masses to ensure that no Ratings ar...
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Portable fridges
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Am looking at Kick Ass and Opposite Lock fridges, any feedback would be great
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Night Arrival Devonport Ferry
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We are planning our first trip to Tasmania in February and have booked on the day ferry arriving at Devonport at 7:30pm. I was wanting to know what others have done for this first night stopover. As we probably won't be off the ferry before 8:30ish I am reluctant to pay for a caravan park as we will be leavi...
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Number Plate
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I was intrigued by somebodys post on another caravan forum and thought I would ask the brains trust here:- The OP posted a photo of their bike rack on the back of their caravan. The photo showed that they had removed the NSW number plate from their caravan and attached it to the bike rack. Discussion then...
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