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Leaving tomorrow
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Hello all I am sick of this cold weather and doctors, so hitching the van tomorrow and heading towards Cairns via the Newell,then across to Longreach, mt isa ets hope to catch up with nomads along the way, so look out for the Dun Wurkun van with the big Nomads sign on the front ( when parked ) Ken
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Looking forward to be coming a Grey Nomad
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Hi everyone we are new to this site, we have started our plan to travel around Australia, have just updated our caravan, even though it is still a second hand one, we have gone from a viscount sea-breeze to a Regent Crusader Adventurer with all the extras, very excited about it.
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Visit from south sea inlanders
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Just had a visit from Kiwi-as, Brandt and Lorraine on my humble isander abode. We fed the little wallabies, and the mutant budgies(rainbow lorekeets),and the curlews, and did some siteseeing,in the rain.You wouldn,t believe it , the camera in the phone didn,t work, so some nice pics went to waste....
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Caravan make query
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Hi, we are new to this, and are starting to look at different rigs, and what they have to offer. Have seen and was impressed by a van made by JB Caravans, and am wondering if anyone has any experience with these vans. The one we liked had all the items that were on our list, and the price appeared reasonabl...
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Tassie, working in & travelling to
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Hi everyone Does anyone have any words of wisdom about Tassie for us. First of all is it true there are long waiting lists just to get over there (we have a largish motorhome). I'm guessing it depends on the time of year? We like to travel off peak but don't think we'd survive the winter months & hav...
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Yes i am guilty of stalking
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Hello every one, Yes I am guilty of stalking this forum and i guess I should introduce myself. My name is Rick and my wife Sandra and I live in Brisbane south side, I am 50 and Sandra is well 50ish, we are at present doing our research on what, when and how we will be traveling this great country of ours, not o...
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2nd Hand Motorhomes - What to look out for?
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I've never owned anything other than the humble motor car and only ever had petrol ones at that - so, the idea of getting into a diesel MH is more than a little daunting. I'm no mechanic either and no doubt have that preverbial tattoo stamped across my forehead that reads "SUCKER" that all me...
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THE PARTY HAS GROWN;
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Yesterday we decided to stay another day at Boyne river with Gunnago & Rowdyrabbit to alow the weather to pass & dry out a little. Just setteled down to the campfire late arvo & in drives Kiwi-as, so another great night was had. All staying another day while we are together, nice & sunn...
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Sat. phone rates warning.
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If any members are thinking of buying an Inmarsat Satellite phone based on the very long credit expiry date of 2 years and low call rates previously mentioned on this forum (as I did), please be aware of a change in their rate structure as shown in this link sent to me by text today. http://www.mg...
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carbon tax benefit
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has any body recived a payment from centerlink from carbon tax payment that we were soppose to get on the 28/05/12
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second hand hitch and go needed
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Does any one know where I am able to buy a second hand hitch and go???or similar item. Cheers guys from Laurie
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First timer here
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Retired from fulltime employment to hit the road late 2010 but still have not become used to having so much leisure time. Have tried reading, cross stitch, card games and cruising the net when not sight seeing, but am still feeling I should be doing something useful some of the time. Are there any oth...
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Remember Me - not working?
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When I subscribe to a topic I receive email notifications of any new posts to the topic however whenever I click the link in my email notice I have to log in EVERY time even though I have the login thingo set to "Remember me" - why is that? Is there any way to get to these posts via the notificatio...
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Can we delete our own posts?
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Excuse my ignorance here but if I post something and then recognise that for some reason the post was wrong (beyond a simple edit) - I don't see how to delete it. I do see other options like EDIT but no DELETE?
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WATER TANKS REFILLS DONE IN A FLASH ::
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Tired of those water tanks refills??? Slow, frustrating, splash backs; Here is a simple fix , & cheap that will alow refills at normal hose flow. Parts required; 1 x 1/2" clip on hose joiner. 1 x 300mm x 13mm soft flexible thin walled hose. ( clear plastic tubing is good ) System; Fit the hose jo...
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Just got here.
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G'Day, I'm new and not sure where to start. I found a 'Welcome' topic but it's now closed. So straight off, I'll apologise if I'm steering this incorrectly and secondly...'Hello". I'm Keith and my lovely other half is Julie.. I live in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs at the moment. I hav...
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Another trip across the island.
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I have been lucky enough to travel around this country of ours at least 25 times, starting in 1960 Many years as a truckie, then 22 years as a professional tour driver, and when that was finished I went "On the Wallaby". Lobbed in what I consider the lovliest part of Oz 2 years ago, (Albany) an...
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breakaway flat tow
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Hi guys its Laurie here I would like to know if anyone can help me with finding a breakaway tow hitch.I want to to flat tow my suzuki vitara which will be on an a frame behind a toyota coaster bus.Is this a good way to do it and do I really need a breakaway unit??Hope you can help.Cheers guys -- Edited by laur...
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Alden automatic sat dish & Coast to Coast R/V
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Our sat dish was 2 1/2 yrs old & out of warranty. When you get in the far nth east of Qld the sat dish (if it is over 2 years old) doesn't go far enough back to pick up the satellite. A phone call to Coast to Coast Rv & they immediately sent us a new control box & a bracket to fix to dish to allow it to g...
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Camping on Fraser Island
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Well, it looks like my two sons and grandkids are taking me camping for a few days on Fraser Island. Its years since I've been there on a day visit, should be exciting. Must not forget my camera and plenty of winter woolies. Its in about 2 weeks. Anyone been there overnight camping?
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