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Pecans in the cemetery...
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On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts. 'One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me,' said one boy. Several dropped and rolled down t...
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Towing a Jimny with a Coaster
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I have a question on Towing for our Coaster. We have an '89 Coaster converted to Motorhome, it has a 3.4 litre diesel engine coupled to a 5 speed gear box. We also have a Suzuki Jimny 2013 model, 5 speed manual. How well will the Coaster pull the Jimny?? We will add modifications to the Coaster towing area b...
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Alternator charging
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Did a test today while the van was under cover to discount any solar charge. The house batteries, 2 x 120amp paralleled together were fully charged then I put the 3 way fridge on 12 volt for an hour to run down the batteries. This used 21 amps. Then turned off the fridge. I was wanting to know what charge co...
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Disabled parking
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hi. R disabled parking permits given in qld able to b used in nsw or will i get a fine?
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Stay near Broome
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Hi, Can anyone suggest a place to stay outside Broome, and preferably on the road into Broome from Port Hedland. I cant get a good response from Barnhill Station, and I am told that the 10km road going in there is dirt and has had recent heavy rain which I think might make it difficult to get in an out of [we w...
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Free camping - toilet question
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Hi, we have an ensuite van and do not use for No 2s. If we go free camping, our aim when we retire, what type if toilet tent is best? Pop up? Slightly heavier one with poles. Also outside toilet seat, the ones weve seen so far look to be rather on the small side. What do people use? Recommend?
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Jayco Heritage 2004 ground clearance issue.
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HiWe have just purchased a used 18 foot Jayco Heritage 2004. It is very clean and looks like it has be well looked after and we have not noticed any water damages. Bringing the van home we noticed that it did handle very well even when we were passed by trucks, so that made me feel good. When we drove into the...
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IZUZU MUX vs D-MAX - towing, everyday use
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I have "been told" to look at another vehicle as my Patrol is "getting a bit old with nearly 420,000 kms on the clock" & the ones in view are the IZUZU pair. Friends are on their second MUX & swear by them (80,000 trouble free kms on the first one). I'm favouring the D-MAX purely on the weight (load)...
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WA Parks Pass
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https://shop.dbca.wa.gov.au/collections/park-passes/products/all-parks-pass-concession
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Happy Birthday, Laetisha Scanlan
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Australian shooter Laetisha Scanlan has backed up her 2014 Commonwealth Games trap triumph with another gold medal at Belmont..She was then serenaded by an impromptu rendition of Happy Birthday by packed crowd at the Brisbane complex before Scanlan made a beeline for her father, who first got her...
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Motorhome
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Hi.
im Kiwi Kid a newbie
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I want to purchase a Motorhome and have my eye on a Matilda Henry,does any one know if this is a good choice for a beginner traveller.im not sure if this is ideal news for the forum but i would be grateful for any info..Cheers .Kiwi Kid..
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Working and ABN's
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Hi everyone, hope you're all in a warmer, less windy spot than we are at home today, lol.. (Wimmera, Vic.) Hoping to hit the road soon-ish, hubby (54yo) and I (49yo) are planning on working our way around, between us we have a huge range of skills and experience, wondering if getting an ABN would be worth...
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Road rule SA - hefty fine
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http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/is-this-australias-most-obscure-road-rule/news-story/a3db560a324e1cb737b3ba6dd3df8136
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Small dog, working and travelling alone
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I have a small dog and I would like to leave the city behind and live in a motor home. In order to live I would have to work. What is the likely hood that certain jobs would allow me to bring the dog? She is well behaved. I would be thinking of fruit picking / farm work of some sort and cleaning private homes. I am...
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Solos and dogs
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Hey everyone, I shall be travelling with a small dog and I'm wondering what other solos do with their dogs under the following circumstances: 1 When you want to visit a national park but, because of your dog, you can't. 2 When you need to do your shopping and you can't take your dog into the shop/supermar...
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Members asking questions, what do you want?
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What I am getting at, is a question is posted, the topic receives replies, those replies can vary, there may be disagreements, different opinions etc., but no question will have just one answer! But the poster does not acknowledge, question or discus, just disappears off the thread. Is it when someo...
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Incorrect VIN number on van
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Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. I am in the process of selling our campervan that I have had for 9 yrs and have registered it each year from VIC roads with no trouble at all. About to sell the van to a prospective buyer and he does an online check on the VIN that is engraved on our dr...
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Thermoshield roof paint
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Has anyone heard or used this product on the roof of a caravan or motor home ? They claim reduces temperatures by up to 45% converts rust and increases metal life reduces roof maintenance by up to 80% I can be contacted on togo4950@gmail.com if any one can find further information
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And that's when the fight started!
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WIFE:
âIâve got blisters on my hands from the broomâ
HUSBAND:
âNext time take the car, silly!â
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Sexual Discrimination at the highest level.
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King marries, she becomes a queen. Queen marries he becomes a Duke! America, He's President, she becomes first lady. Now if Hillary Clinton became President, does Bill become the First Gentleman ? Mind boggles now.
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