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STARTING OUT ON MY WAY TO QLD
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Hi all , well im strating out on a bit of a treck up to queensland . My little dog and I are seasoned short distance weekend travellers and now stepping out for a bit of an adventure . I live in the grampians ( Victoria ) and the nights are getting cold - so off wee go !! I intend going up the inland hwy - as oppos...
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toilet in caravan
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Hi Everyone, in the grey nomad times it says we can use vinegar in the toilet. Is this to clean it on the outside with vinegar and water or to use vinegar instead of chemicals for the break down process? thanks.
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Seaspray Caravan Park 90 Mile Beach Gippsland Victoria to be moved
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-04/seaspray-caravan-park-asked-to-move-on-after-80/4610310
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Question on CPAP machine
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Hi My husband has just started using a CPAP and as we will be on the road we would like to know what the power usage is per night . It will be running on 12 volt through a 180w pure sine wave inverter which was supplied with the machine . Cheers
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Trail-A-Mate
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Has anyone had to put in a service kit one of these jacks. Mine is leaking out of the raise/lower tape and has decided to stop working altogether now. I can get one of the service kits locally. If you have worked on one of these jacks, was it an easy job to do and did you need any special tools. I have put t...
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Make sure premium SMS is disabled on your phone
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Yesterday I downloaded a site from an advert on my smart phone, it advertised a subscription service for the supply of apps, there was a terms of service which I read which stated the charges as $15 to join and $10 per week, not wanting this service I looked for a decline or accept button and could not find...
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Hardly normal
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I have just bought myself an upgraded laptop to replace my 5 year old toshiba. I got it for $405 from Harvey Norman, and was told it was in stock and would be couriered on Monday. The townsville store rang tuesday saying they didn,t have one in stock, after I was told they had one.One was in AYR, and would b...
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Me time
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I love some time to myself and I guess that is a big part of why I love being retired and the ability to travel around in our own recreational vehicle is a huge bonus. Most mornings I am up with the birds in that pre dawn time. I generally treasure this time. I always have, even when the kids were little. I love...
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Caravan theft
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This idear has proberly been mentioned before but here goes ,I have put up on the roof of my van the registration number of the van in big black stick on letters and numbers, same as the boats have on them,a thief in a hurray would not think about looking on the roof,but nice Mr Policeman in a helicopter whe...
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Protecting caravan tyres from the sun while van not in use
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We have decided not to get a cover for our van but we would like to be able to protect the tyres of the van from the sun while it is not inuse. Any ideas ? Nisey -- Edited by Nisey272 on Monday 1st of April 2013 03:52:40 PM
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Limp mode.
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Has anyone out there towed with Nissan X Trail 2.5L petrol? Ours is 2 years old and in good nick. We are heading off in June with our new Coromal Transforma MT45 pop top. Homer is a bit worried that the Nissan may not have the power to tow the van. The tare of the van is 1170 and overall length is 6110m...
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Grey nomads needed for ‘Coast’ documentary
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Will you be travelling near the Coral Coast, WA at the end of April? Would you like to take part in a new documentary series? The makers of a new series called "Coast Australia" (based on a popular BBC series) are looking for grey nomad volunteers. The premise of ‘Coast’ is to explore the Coast and loo...
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Hi Vis Vest
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In case of a brake down or what ever else that may pop it's unexpectted head out at us when we are travelling ..I carry A Hi Vis Vest in the clove box of the car (can get them from any one of those cheap shops ).Also carry a collapsible reflective triangle, both items are light so no hassle re weight.In some p...
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Safety at roadside camps
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Getting ready to drive adelaide, Coolgardie, Yanchep, Broome, Tennant Creek, Mt Isa, Roma, Toowomba hence into Brisbane by myself. Family members are concerned about safety at free roadside camps. Has anyone had trouble at any on the abouve route? Any hints, advice will be appreciated.
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Levin, New Zealand
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Hi to everyone. Sitting in the New Levin Library using their internet for free. This is the town I was born in, and lived all my life in until I moved to Aus. Very nostalgic being in this building as only built last year but full of history, great to see so many old photos of the town and surrounding district...
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Calliope River (near Gladstone)
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Just arrived here. Unfortunately there is no campground closed sign before you drive down to what used to be the campground. WOW What a massive track that river made through what used to be the campground in the recent floods. Of course being overseas & missing all that we didn't know or think t...
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Happy Birthday
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Happy birthday to all those people who have a birthday on April 3rd but have never actually posted since joining. Pity we haven't got to know you. And there are few more birthdays coming up - all names I haven't seen before.
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Advise on Free camps around Mt Gambier SA
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Not sure if this is the correct place to post, we are seeking advice on free camp around Mt Gambier. We have camps 7 book but if any GN's can advise which one is best would be much appreciated. Will be there tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon if anyone else is about. Thanks in advance.
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Wondering if anyone has bush camped in the Ramornie National Park near Grafton NSW.
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Wanting to know if Ramornie National Park is worth exploring. We will be travelling as 2 self contained 4WD s, no trailers or vans. Cheers
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Camping Around Australia Camping Guide
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I was in Dymocks Bookstore today and saw this publication, Camping Around Australia (spiral) which seems very similar to Camps Australia Wide. It was priced at $44.95, less $4.50 for Seniors = $40.95 Does anyone use this publication and how do they find it, see; http://www.exploreaustralia.net....
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