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A list of things added to my van
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I put this list together in reply to a thread on another sub forum & some one suggested that it (along with others) go here. Some of the items are detailed in previous posts. Things that I have done on my 1999 Van but are often standard or commercially available include ..Feet on corner steadiesW...
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Couplemate modification.
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Most will be familiar with the so called marriage saver...the Couplemate. Well I guess it does make hooking up the van a bit more stress free but a problem is that the adaptor plate that attaches to the towbar tongue can allow the towball nut to loosen when a hockey stick or similar WDH is used. This see...
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Building your own web site
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Hey everyone. I notice a few on here have their own "web-sites" (well lookalikes) - almost like a diary to show pics of the various places they have been, what they did there and long or short notes about these places. Im looking for one that is 1) free 2) not for commercial use - only as I...
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Forgot Something Sport?
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Forgot Something Sport24/03/2016Christine Thiel Youve spent a small fortune setting up your travel equipment. The caravan and tug have been decided. The motor-home is under conversion from the road coach or school bus. All the big decisions have been made, the budget has been set, and you are...
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Books with information re travelling etc
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Hi....I am not yet travelling, still in the process of thinking, planning, getting idea's etc. Not quite the time to go yet, but it will happen! I love the Grey Nomad website and newsletter and have had lot's of great info and responses from people on forums. I will be travelling as a solo female. I was wo...
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Help please! Rocking swivel seat in FIAT DUCATO.
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Hi WE purchased a new AVAN Applause campervan, FIAT DUCATO with factory fit swivel seats (before you ask yes FIAT fitted seats and AVAN imports vehicles directly). The seats rock at the slightest bump or when braking. Just had the van back to FIAT and they say that's how they are nothing can be adjusted...
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Airbag or helper springs?
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The BT 50 is beginning to sag a little after 2 years of dragging a 3 tonne caravan around the country. Thinking of upgrading the rear suspension and I'm wondering if there would be any work required on the front end, what would be the best upgrade air-bags or helper springs and any recommended workshops...
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Roadkill avoidance, muddy windscreens, being run off the road and windscreen damage on the Barrier Highway.
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I did a night time trip from South Australia to Mackay QLD recently to collect a boat and trailer and return. There is almost no fencing on the Barrier Highway. I was met with Kangaroos quietly grazing at the side of the road, facing away from the setting sun. They start to lope along the road edge, and...
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First time trip
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Hi there everyone, we are thinking about going around oz in February next year, what are the MUST we should take with us And any tips would be much appreciated . Also should we turn power off back home, and how do you pay all your bills ie bloody rates insurance etc. thanks in advance. -- Edited by Michelle...
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memories photos
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Well i finally got around to it. Downloaded the photos of xmas, and then printed and laminated the ones i want to keep for memories of our trip. Who else does this i think a4 prints of photos bring the story to life. they are then filed in a folder and marked in location and year. So if others want to view them...
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Pictures upload to forum one of many ways
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Hi Cindy Can I please delete thisTopic named Pictures upload to forum one of many ways dated 11:28 pm Mar 5 2016 As I have just found a post by wombat named Easy way to upload pic dated 05:39 pm 23 July 2013 Which is much more precise than my topic In the meantime as I cannot find how to actually contact you, I...
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Navigating this Forum Site
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Hello to all Grey NomadsI hope that this is the site for this type of postAs a newbie I was finding it a little difficult to navigate around this site, as I am not normally a member of any forum.I sincerely hope that I am not standing on any toes. I have put together some of the navigation tips which I came a...
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Good Ideas
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Some of these ideas you will already know........ The simplest way to slice a bunch of cherry tomatoes is to sandwich them between two plastic lids and and run a long knife through them all at once. Keep brown sugar soft by storing with a couple of marshmallows. Install a regular coat rack low down on the...
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Revolve camp chairs
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When I saw the post about the Revolve Swivel Chairs I was very interested but unfortunately you can't get them sent to Australia from USA. Fortunately I came across a Ray's Outdoors catalogue which has virtually the same thing made by Wild Country. Bought 2 and found that they work really well when you...
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Camp Oven lid lifter +
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It's a lid lifter -- Lid stand (up off the ground) -- Camp oven stand -- The reversed lid can be used for cooking bacon, eggs pancakes etc when used in conjunction with the attachable burner tray. I think its a good idea that could be handy when camping. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qLhg5OdNyk -- Edited...
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When the Jockey Wheel is too short for leveling (at home)
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Parking our new caravan on our sloping driveway has created an issue when trying to level it. The standard jockey wheel doesn't go high enough. But, by using my trailer mate side winder jack to hold the A frame and re-setting the jockey wheel on to a brick enables the level to be achieved. This only take a...
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Mosquitoes No More
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Mosquitos Wow Who Knew! A friend just shared this. I will be buying some Johnson's Creamy Baby Oil, no more Mosquito bites for us!! She says she put it on her k...ids and not one mosquito bite!!!! You could see them fly around, but not one landed on them! Just thought I would let all you mommies know!! Plus...
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sun shades for van
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I have today purchased 3 car windscreen sun shades that I intend to utilize on our van. We have 4 windows that have no protection from the sun,. I intend to run a track above the windows, cut the shades to suit and then sow a thin rope in one end to slide into the track channel to repel the heat in the summer. I...
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Something New
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Is this coming our way? ........... We as always are a bit behind the rest of the world. This cooker might make a few happy... http://www.gosunstove.com/ look out BabyQ competition is on the way
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Communication while reversing
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I searched for this topic but found no recent info. So maybe I might have a tip that will help save a marriage or friendship or two. A Sage, friendly C/P person gave us some advice on the weekend. When reversing the rig "use you mobile phones for communication". We tried it when we got home and a...
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