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Checking a route - NSW Snowy Mountains
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Hi to all Just after some advice as to a planned route. Tooma - Khancoban - Geehi - Thredbo. Would this be suitable for a motorhome (7.5m) towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Looking at doing this trip in late April 2025. Any thoughts/advice appreciated. Thanks Les
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SOMETHING WRONG WITH SEARCH BAR
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G'day all. For the first time in the history of my membership of the GN's I am having a problem. Yes, I know, I'm getting old, and 'Uncle Al' has moved in and it depends on who gets up first in the morning as to who has a good day. Every time I enter a topic in the search bar on the main page it comes up as, 'there ar...
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Rural prop free stay
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I was wondering if there was a notice board where property owners could list their property, for free stays, for certain periods, while they themselves were travelling? Basically, free for security of the property, type stays...?
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A bit warm for camping yesterday!
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Australia hottest place on earth yesterday:
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Address on the Road
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Hi,
We're new to the forum, but not travelling.
We've decided to end our rental and hit the road full-time.
I realise the question of a "permanent home address " has been asked before.
However, unlike most of you we have no relatives or children that we can rely on to provide that permanent addr...
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Corelle plates
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Wondering how well Corelle dinnerware withstands the rigours of the road. Being glass, do they need to be padded between plates to avoid breakages?
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caravan awning
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jayco starcraft model 15.61 (year 2015). my vinyl awning has shrunk on the end where it rolls up. The left to right measurement is about 60mm different at the top against the bottom, the vinyl at the extended end is about 60mm (30mm each side) shorter than at the top (attached to side of caravan). this m...
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3 week trip down NSW coast
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We are planning a trip down the coast from basically Berry to Eden over about 3-4 weeks in March Last did it 42 years ago. We are from SA. Looking at choosing 2/3 places as a base and travelling out , any suggestions , happy with parks, showgrounds etc as we are fully self contained so even National Parks ar...
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Narrowing down which motorhome to choose
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Hi all, looking to choose a motorhome around 7 meters, not much longer than that. I like the drop-down bed behind driving cab layout, would like feedback on the following models as they all appear very similar. Mainly focused on build quality and features at this stage in research. Appreciate guidan...
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Fires worldwide on Windy from satellite
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The fires in California although tragic really dont stack up against Venezuela right now. Of course, since they are in residential areas the human impact is horrible, but theres many areas worldwide showing hugely more fires. Even Queensland and NT show a disturbing number of outbreaks - see Sub S...
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ADVICE ON ROAD CONDITIONS - MELBOURNE TO CAIRNS VIA COBAR, BOURKE, TORRENS CK, T'VILLE
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Hi all - my first venture on this forum - looking to head to Cairns from Melbourne via Cobar, Bourke, Torrens Creek, T'ville etc this week towing single axle 18 foot 6 van. Seeking advice on road conditions etc. TIA - robndi
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Rearview 170 Solar powered wireless reversing camera.
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Has any one out there actually purchased one of the subject cameras? I would like to get your feedback on functionality. No doubt others will have their points of view, which no doubt will be well founded, but I'm looking for feedback from a purchaser.
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Is it true
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I heard recently that power was restricted in Queensland to some customers by a "method" used by an energy supply company to customers who had a "special metre" installed in their homes that would save on energy costs. The article indicated that customers were given a "bonus" of (I think) about $400 a...
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Engine Saver Ad
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I can't stand it anymore ! After being a sub-editor for a magazine before I retired, I know the difference between quite and quiet, chose and choose, of and off, there and they're, your and you're, to and too and so on. So, at the top of this page the add for Enginesaver.com.au should read 'don't' LOSE yo...
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Dometic fridge - gas or electric in a heatwave…
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we experienced a few hot days , first time for us in the van in such heat, is it best to run the fridge on gas or 240v.
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Underbunk aircon
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My furrion underbunk wont keep up when cooling on a 30 deg day outside it still gets to 27 in the van. Its only 16 ft poptop so not big the air is cold coming out of the vents is it a waste of money
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Towing mirrors
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Travelling around this great wide land of ours, I have come across far too many caravanners towing their pride and joy with no towing mirrors. Not only is this dangerous but the fine for doing so will put a decent dent in the wallet. It appears some of our fellow travellers do not understand the con...
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waterfall way
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I am looking at doing Waterfall Way from Urunga to Armidale or visa versa. Have read differing reports about towing a caravan through it. Has anyone here done it and if so how was it for towing a van. Also is it better to go one way or the other. Thanks
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Bring on 2025
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Jay&Dee would like to wish al;l our nomad contacts and others all the best for 2025. May it bring you everything you wish for and then more. Happy New Year Jay&Dee
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Lithium Battery Prices
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Usual disclaimer, that I am not associated with anyone selling anything Supercheap auto store, have a current Renogy 100 Amp Hour Lithium LIFEP04 deep cycle battery on special for $349 with a 5 year warranty Just putting it out there, as I do not not require any more deep cycle batteries BUT... When I w...
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