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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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so what............
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All this talk, they've closed the free camp/showgrounds Im not going there anymore, so what, I thought you guys are out there trying to have a good time, yet all you do is sook up. Eat some concrete, toughen up. Enjoy what you have got cause a lot of people would love to trade places, there are peopl...
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Another beautiful day at Chaffey Dam
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Just back from the long weekend at Chaffey Dam near Tamworth. Even though it was a little cool, we still had a great weekend. There werent many campers there so plenty of room. Much different to the warmer weather when it can be packed. Theres a lot to be said for winter camping.
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Off to WA
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Finally we are off to Pinjarra West to welcome our fifth grandchild into the world. We would have gone sooner but our eldest son has had to have 2 major bowel operations in the last 18 months with another one to before years end so we will have to be back for that. We leave on Thursday and being the proverbia...
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Off to the USA
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Hi all I have been lurking around trying to keep up with most posts. But now it is so close I will be flying out Friday 14th morning and return on July 22nd. I hope to be keeping an eye on you all and report when I have internet access. I am going to New York first which includes an 8 day bus tour around Washing...
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774 Melbourne Focused on GREY NOMADS
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This morning 774 is focused on grey nomads, started off with an interview with a trucky explaining what terrible drivers Gray Nomads are. Now talking about the tourist economy impact of Grey Nomads
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More Caravan accidents.
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Just listening to the ABC radio news and announced that so far this long week end Two people have been killed while towing caravans in separate incidents.One in Qld the Other in NSW and the third caravan accident in Victoria with injury sustained to the people.....They believe the Victorian acciden...
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July 1st.... Not many sleeps to go
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With a few stars in our eyes & lots of bitten fingernails we will leave Townsville on our journey.Came a bit early than our bio reads but with Michael being laid off due to the local labour downturn we have decided to start our adventure early. The van is almost packed got our UHF radio fitted now I jus...
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For Dorian.
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I meant a Pic. for the "Pick this Place" thread. Not one of you. Cheers, Sheba.
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Win for the Blues
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I'm a happy little ****roach today Woooohooooo finally . Way to go Blues
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Kayak loaders, now how to store
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Hi Campers Well, ended up getting a Rhino Rack'n'Roll loader for the kayak. Have managed to get the kayak on top of car without damaging outselves Now, where and how do you store it (the kayak) at home? DH thought of making a pulley above the car in the garage. I had a quicker idea - just propping it up...
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LPG enhancement for Diesel
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I recall an article on this so wonder in the real world does it work? The article I read claimed a small LPG tank / injector installed in your 4WD gave better performance and importantly economy. Can anyone here confirm this? Cheers and thanks in advance. Steve
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Coffee and a catch up in Darwin anyone?
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I'm just putting it out here for some time in June. I'm expecting to bearound the latter part of June and into July. If there are annomads out there who would, like to catch up let me know. I also plan to do some travelling around so Pharos somewhere else would be more suitable. Hope to meet some of you ar...
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Fuel consumption
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What fuel consumption are you guys getting ? We tow a 9 metre fifth wheeler with a 2002 turbo diesel 7.3 v8 F250. be interesting to see what the average is per trip compared to the different conditions.
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Rego transfer Qld to NSW
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Hi members Are you please able to give us newbies an answer (sort of urgent). Tomorrow (monday 10/6) We are looking to purchase a van with Qld rego and we live in NSW. Do we have to change rego straight away or is there anything specific we need to do for transfer to take place? Thank you for your help als...
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Melbourne to Birdsville for the races
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Hi all I'm heading up to the Bridsville races in September and want to know what the roads are like around at that time. I will be travelling in my Jayco Motorhome. any great spots to visit on the way up would be appreciated too. cheers Brett
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Queensland Caravan Parks
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Qld caravan parks now a free app on iTunes and Android, only for the Ipad at the moment. A good map selection too. Slowly filling my Ipad up with camping apps and caravan pks, saves carrying all that paperwork around with you but you still have to have Wi Fi or 3g signal.
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