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Satellite Phone
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Hi there,
We will be buying a Sat phone in the near future for outback and big lapping adventures. We've done research and leaning towards Thuraya XT Lite.
Anyone out there have one ?
Your comments appreciated.
Thankyou.
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KymLou
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Financial Trip Planner, any ideas please
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Hi all, looking for some type of easy to use template for my laptop, to keep track of where I've been and how much I'm spending per week/month/year so I can easily keep an eye on my budget. All ideas most welcome, stay safe out there. ps my web search so far has only turned up holidays with airfares etc.
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peter67
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Road trains
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I've noticed a lot more roadtrains on highways down south. A lot on the Sturt highway between Mildura and Adelaide. A lot down south on the Newell highway. Has there been recent rule changes or have I been asleep at the wheel?
Also B triples.
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bgt
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Tare Weight
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Hi, After some advice
We are looking at a 2nd hand van in NSW, it is 4 years old.
There is no Tare stamped on the compliance plate.
Is this required in NSW , if not , is the Tare noted on the rego papers. Just curious as to why there wouldn't be one , so one can work out payload.
If any one has experienced this...
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slawrence436
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Tyres replacement for 100 series Landcruiser
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Well, the time has arrived for us to replace our tyres on the Cruiser. The following may be of assistance when giving us your recommendations. Our travels are mainly on blacktop roads. We tow a 22ft Coromal Princeston with an ATM of 2900 kg. Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) is the total mass of the trail...
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JayDee
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Coonabarabran Air Display
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Possum3
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Caravan re-rego
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Anyone know the procedure for inspection for re-rego when interstate on the Big Lap?
We are from NSW and will commence our road trip February 2022 with caravan rego due mid May 2022. We expect to be in SA when rego due.
Any comments appreciated.
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KymLou
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repacking wheel bearing on our 4 van tyres.
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Once again it is time to repack the 4 wheel bearings applicable to our rig. We have a semi off-road van which therefore has large heavy wheels/ tyres. Whilst the job is not that difficult, however for me replacing the wheels back on the hub is rather a strenuous work- out. When I have removed the inner sea...
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JayDee
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on site tyre replacement
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Anyone use on site tyres replacement ? GG
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gerard gue
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Winter in QLD this year?
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Would appreciate fellow nomads' opinions on whether to risk travelling to QLD this winter. We're planning to visit the coast as far as Cairns. No-one has a crystal Covid ball, but what are your thoughts on this?
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Giddayjen
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Foxtel on the road
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Hi everybody reading. We are currently preparing to be on the road full time. We own our home and currently have 2 Foxtel boxes, one at home and 1 in our motor home. We are selling our house and want to retain the motor home Foxtel box has anybody done this. We have no family or friends we can use as the stat...
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dismith
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Jayco Journey Outback
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Hello- I have on order a Jayco Journey Outback 19ft. I have a 2016 Triton duel cab to tow as this will probably be my last van I was wondering what extras I should look at. I have added extended draw bar and Reversing Camera,Bike rack, I will be doing eventually the big lap with a mix of free and paid campin...
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DC
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Product recall - Suburban water heaters
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https://www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/product-recalls
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PDLuobikis
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Interstate transport
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Gday, Can anyone recommend a company to move a Lotus Trooper Caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton or Perth in WA. Cheers
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Hairyone
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New Free Camps
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With the increase in caravaners on the road,shires should be opening new spots.Good news for the Mitta Mitta valley they going to open two new free camps. Talking to a local farmer in the area, and he said he received a notice about opening a new free camp on a reserve abutting his property and if he had an...
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Plain Truth
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Wheel balancing beads.
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I came across these two words....Balancing beads. Now having no ideas as to what balancing beads are, so I googled it for further information. Just google "balancing beads" and you will have a wealth of information at your fingertips. Ah!!! the benefit of the internet. But I will have a chat with my...
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JayDee
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WIFI when travelling
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Hi Guys We are new to the travelling bug and need advice on staying connected to the internet whilst travelling Have been advised to purchase a - WIFI SIM CARD MODEM (we already have the sim card ) any advice appreciated Thanks Russ
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RussandSandy
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insurance on a new motorhome
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Good afternoon. I am still doing the reasearch on the new Mobile home. I am leaning towards a new Jayco motorhome at this stage, and i am trying to guestimate the potential future on road costs. What are the best options that you guys are using for a comprehensive insurance policy? I have the rego, and on...
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gdayjr
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Traveling WA coast in a Two Wheel Drive Motorhome
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Has anyone traveled WA recently and stayed at the any of the Nigaloo beach camps in a 7Mt two wheel drive Motorhome. Trying to find out the practicality and availability of sites. Travel dates are May through August. 2021
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AusQld
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The ethics of timber framed caravans
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Only a few days ago there was a discussion here on wood rot in a caravans & Montie stated that most caravans built here have timber frames, mainly Meranti. This timber for decades has been used for house construction, furniture manufacture & yes, I've used it without thought of where it come...
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Warren-Pat_01
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