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Hot Water Systems(Legionnaires Disease)
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I was reading an article regarding hot water systems in in all RVs and it even covered the black bags that heat from the sun(solar) It reads that because water heaters in RVs do not reach to the 60c recommended to kill the bacteria.Gas has a limit on the amount it can raise the temp during the time it fl...
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A quick question this time... Promise.
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How "bad" is it to be in the Van whilst travelling? Whether if be to cook, eat or sleep?
Be honest, how many of you have done it? If so or not, why
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INSKIP POINT QLD
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If camping at Inskip Point near Gympie in QLD, be aware the burglaries from RVs and tents camping there has become an epidemic. The campers are wanting warning signs erected telling campers and RVers that this area is a HIGH CRIME AREA.Rang my mate back in Glady tonight and he read the article out to me...
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Made it to Darwin....I think
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Well folks we gogt into the outskirts of Darwin. We are staying at Coolalinga Caravan Park,right on the Stuart Highway and right next to a shopping centre.The only problems here is that there are no concrete slabs for the vans,we are backed tail to tail and its costing us $35 a night.I guess that we shou...
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Hi Guys - another question from Trish and Dave - porta loos :)
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Hi there again - 82 days to go and counting - question this time is about porta loos. Have realised that this may be a necessity :) as we are not travelling in a van! Does anyone know of a good brand that they can recommend - or are they all of a muchness. We have looked at the porta-potti range and they seem...
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Out and about on the Yorke Pininsula
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We were Out and about today around the SW of Yorke Pininsula. Great views and beaches to visit. The highlight was when we pulled up for lunch and there were about 20+ dolphins right in front of us rounding up their lunch. Was a case of right place, right time. Truly blessed. Brian and Cheryl -- Edited by br...
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12V TV
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Kogan are having a sale at the moment - 12v TV 22" - HDMI, USB port, personal video recorder etc. - $139 (plus delivery I presume) - but cheap as!USB InputPersonal Video Recorder12 Volt (Car, Boat, Caravan)Full HD 1080pHDMI$169.00$139.00Save $30.00USB InputPersonal Video Recorder12 Volt...
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Home Brew
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I heard today that some people have died and others in hospital after drinking home brewed spirits. I have been brewing beer, spirits and a little wine for over 30 years. When I finally hit the road fulltime I would like to at least continue producing my own spirits as I can make a more pure, chemical free...
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QLD holidays
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My wife & I will be heading off to Queensland about this time next year. Can anyone tell what we could expect on our travels? I will be travelling to Cloncurry, Karumba from the Three Ways NT. Then from Karumba to Cairns via Atherton QLD. The main things Im concerned about: is the road bitemised,...
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Plastic Rake
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A plastic garden rake is handy to take along on any travelling adventure.We use it almost every stop we make to free camp to rake the mess up that someone else has left behind .I t just helps to make the stop over more enjoyable ,not having to step over rubbish ,and helps the next camper to enjoy it .Just our...
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Travel observations - or is he whinging agen ?
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Gday... [posted on another thread ... but thought I would give it a life of its own. I apologise in advance for using that useless phrase "free camping"] Many know me and may remember my lifestyle is usually to "free camp" (hate those two words together). However, a bit of my rec...
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hotmail problem
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Is anyone else having trouble with Hotmail. All our contacts seem to have disappeared. One of my daughters said someone told her at work today they were also having similar trouble.
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My new Motorhome
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An absolute bargain at only 3 million dollars Cheers David
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be aware of quarantine restrictions and dont say it wont happen to you and dump your fruit when advised
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well for those of you who travel a lot you may no about this but for those who dont travel a lot DONT GET CAUGHT travelling from adelaide to renmark we where not aware of restrictions re fruit and vegs and got caught big time we passed the signs and bins but did not dump because the day before i rang the numb...
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UHF radio problem
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Hello everyone Can anyone help me with a problem I have with my Uniden 088 UHF unit in my vehicle. The radio receives transmissions but when it comes time to transmit, the radio gives out a ": beep beep beep" etc until the micropone button is released. Any techos out there that can assist me...
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Arrived at Marion Bay
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Well we have arrived at Marion Bay this morning after a getting onto the Yorke Peninsula, SA about 11 days ago. After spending the first night at the Port Arthur camp site we moved to the Port Julia camp ground for about 6 days while we had a look around the general area. It's a bit on the flat side but has s...
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Well what a nice pickel to be in
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Hello every body; Maybe a bit late but here goes, Well it finaly happened, my place of employment is no more, the boss decided to close the buisness down and after 18 odd years with the one company, i have been retrenched. After 18 odd years , ar crap. Then i had i bit of a think ab...
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Don't forget to vote for your favourite photo
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Voting has been extremely heavy in the great Grey Nomads ‘Dust, Dirt or Sand’ photographic competition. With the number of votes cast already well into three figures it looks like the result is going down to the wire. Voting closes at midnight (AEST) on June 13, so, if you haven’t already voted ... do...
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Rhino boat loader instructions
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Hi We have just purchased a brand new second hand back loading Rhino-Rack boat loader.....and of course there are no instructions for fitting; and though the Captain is very handy, it would be nice to have a little bit of extra help. Does anyone have these instructions or has been clever enoug...
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Hitting the Road
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The time has finally arrived. The Dragon and I hit the road on Wednesday morning for an extended drive to where ever the road takes us. We intend to be on the road for 12 to 18 months. All is in readiness (at least I think it is) for the trip we have planned for a long time. Our housesitter arrived from Tassie o...
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