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Getting the van Ready
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I just wished my husband did not take most things out of the caravan when we got back from our last trip, Now its a job to remember what to put back Things were taken out, to either wash or clean and was never but back
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Water Tank Time
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I am playing around with the water system under my little bus, mate of mine who is a bee keeper gave me a nifty honey drum, nice heavy duty plastic thing, came with half a gallon of honey in it so that was nice, cleaned the thing out and examined it, fitted the water inlet and outlet, now to mount the rottewn...
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Chair
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I am interested in finding a lightweight, comfortable and practical chair for my travels. I would appreciate recommendations (and photos if possible) from anyone who is very happy with their chair of choice. Regards, Lyn
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Backing Camera law
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on the road for 2nd day and decided I needed a camera on the back of the van. Have been told by the electrician that I should have had one put on when the caravan was sold to me 3 weeks ago in Perth as the Federal Law states that all vans must be fitted with one and WA has just passed the same law. Any one know anyth...
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More on Telstra
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My turn for a whinge about my Telstra prepaid mobile. I started off some time ago with $30, and it's been slowly accumulating until last month there was over $300 credit. when I recharged today, 'the voice' said I had $70 something.  So I rang them. I asked to speak to someone in Australia, as someo...
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Using your own washing machine
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We don't have a washing machine in our van but lots of people do. Friends were telling us recently that on their recent trip, they found that in some parks people were NOT allowed to use their own washing machine. I wonder why?
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Tagging electrical cords
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Has anyone been told they have to have their electrical cord checked and 'tagged' before they can book in to a caravan park? I heard today of someone who was charged $32 to have their cord 'tagged' before they could book in. Is this becoming common OH&S practice around the parks? It hasn't happened...
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PARTY TIME;
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Well, here we are again. Meet up with our friends from back home this morning & we travelled the last 25kls together to Boondooma Homestead for the Country music festival, gates opened this morning & the entertainment starts on Anzac Day so a few days of R & R camping as we wait. All set up...
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Vale Elle on Wheels
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Vale Elle on WheelsIt is with sadness that I report to the forum that Elle lost her battle with cancer on Easter Monday. Her funeral is to b held on Saturday 21st at 11am at the Fremantle CrematoriumRIP Elleposted by Liddle
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Elle on Wheels passed away
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It is with shock I have just found out Elle has passed away from cancer. I am not sure if anyone else here knows this. She had privately told me she was suffering an aggressive form of lung cancer and was going through chemo and radiation. I hadn't heard anything for a while. Until today on another forum it...
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BUSH CHARACTOR;
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Last night we stayed at a free camp, Qld 622 Cecil Plains , a great camp site. There was one other motor home along side us so as you do we invited them to share happy hour with us to which the accepted. They hadn't even set up their chairs when a small car drove in & parked right in front of where we were si...
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Fishing Haven, Palmers Island near Yamba
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Planning a jaunt to warmer climes, and wondering if anyone has stayed at this small park on the Mclean River. I like the look of it on Badgers, and would be interested in other opinions if you have any. I like to park near the water, and if I can thrown in a line and catch tea, all the better.
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I Love Meeting Grey Nomads.
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I had the pleasure of spending a wonderful couple of hours getting to know GertyDancer and Mr D today. Thank you so much for coming over for a drive and spending that time with me at the cafe (the only one in town) We got on like a house on fire, like we had been best friends forever. Hoping Gerty will put up th...
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Fishy Tale
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We are now at the boat ramp at Cormarty Creek (Giru, Qld) Early this morning my chauffeur lent his towing strap to a fisherman so they could tow a car that had a flat battery. in return they gave him a nice crab (already cooked). Now a gent in a motorhome here has just given him a salmon he caught. We'll ea...
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Wireless Broadband hick up
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After a quick dash outside and up on top of the four steps, step ladder I put up the outside antenna for my wireless Broadband on top of the Avan Camper,all is now ok after a very slow connection indeed.
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SA into WA Quarantine Restrictions ?
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Gday... Currently in Port Augusta and over the next couple of weeks or so will be heading into WA via Nullabor. I am aware there are 'strict' quarantine requirements. However, despite trolling the web, I have not been able to find a list of any 'allowed' fruit/veges. The Quarantine Website states -...
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be warned! a scam [again ] just received today...
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Hello I just arrived United Kingdom and I need your help cause I am in a problem now. Can I get a loan of 2,000 Dollars? You'll have it as soon as I get home next week. I was attacked and my bank card was stolen, I can't access the ATM as planned. I'll appreciate what you can Afford if not all. Please I am really...
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Whos the guru on all things solar?
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My bus will have a dual battery system, one for the engine the other to run the various 12v components I have, i can wire this easily so it will charge either batt once mobile, but when were stationary for long stop up Im thinking about a solar panel to keep the batts topped up, anyone able to hit me with some...
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Big loads on roads
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This may be good news to Crusing Granny if she's looking for road escort work, but a warning to others!
Piece in The Australian today about the number of huge loads being trucked along roads in the north of WA becos of the mining boom.
One example they gave was that there was probably going to be at least...
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COORAN, queensland
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Does anyone know if there is anywhere to stay in Cooran, Qld.
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