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Is any one towing a small van with a Mitsubishi Triton
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Hi all we are presently looking at buying a Mitsubishi Triton GLS Automatic to tow our small Karakampa it has an ATM of 1700kg and we would be getting close to that. I am interested to ask a few questions :- 1. What gear you tow your small van with your Triton do you tow it in top gear (5th) or do you tow it in the...
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Hema HX1
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I am looking at one these HemaNavigators and Im hearing about quite a few issue, terrible battery life, screen too bright, unit shutting down. I was wondering if there are any owners who could give me their opinions on it
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Maine Coon Cats
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We have a friend who has two Maine Coon cross with something cats, what regal animals they are. Would love to have one on our travels, if the temperature was 30 degrees lower, as they are a cool climate cat. Known as the gentle Giants of the domestic cat world.
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Putting cover on Jayco Starcraft
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Hi, we've got a new Jayco Starcraft and have a cover that I've been trying and failing to put on. Previously we had a Jayco Swan camper trailer and it was a piece of cake to get on, but this is much bigger plus there is the air con and TV aerial which the cover keeps on getting snagged on, so there's obviously a...
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RECALL: Prius, Corolla Sedan, Fortuner & Hilux
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Gday... Click here for the full recall Cheers - John
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Help need things to help if traveling with dog
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Ok van is due in 2 months then we need to start to get use to it with some small trips. I would prefer to travail with no pets but the wife has a small dog so it is coming. What do others do? For things like number 2 disposal, fencing, training ect. All ides greatly appreciated and will get wife to read this thre...
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expenditure tracking app
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hi fellow nomads, i'm wondering if anyone has found a versatile , functional app i can use to keep tabs on expenditure, for all things, camping sites, fuel, gas, food, etc etc appreciate any tips, thank you
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FINALLY, A GOOD TRUMP JOKE THAT ALL WILL ENJOY
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Donald is walking out of the White House and heading toward his limo, when a possible assassin steps forward and aims a gun.A secret service agent, new on the job, shouts "Mickey Mouse!" This startles the would be assassin and he is captured.Later, the secret service agent's supervisor takes him asi...
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NEW RV PARK CAMPBELLTOWN, TASMANIA
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http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5206369/new-rv-park-slated-for-campbell-towns-king-street-oval/?cs=133 There is a catch !!! You must be a CMCA Member !!
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Cafe Lounge conversion
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Hi all, has anyone converted the front cafe lounge in a Jayco Sterling to a normal lounge. I would like to keep the hot water system and water pump in the same place and build over and around them. Also can I remove the framework holding the three cafe lounges without compromising structural integrity....
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Voltage reducing .
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Hi all , Wondering if anyone here can help me with a bit of advice . I have a small electric motor that I have put on a rod turner . The motor is rated for 3v and runs thru a set of gears to reduce the speed at the output shaft . Works fine at 3 volts but it runs to fast and i need to reduce the voltage to 1.5v to achie...
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Bear and the Rabbit.
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A bear was going to the toilet in the woods one day when all of a sudden a rabbit hopped up beside him and said "Hi bear, what's happening?" The bear said "not much really............tell me rabbit, do you have any problem with sh!t sticking to your fur?" The rabbit replied "nope" So the bear picked him u...
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Pole Carriers
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We have 2 x 1.5 M x 10 cm pole carriers under the van. I have just included a further large 1.5 cm x 15 cm unit to meet our requirements. We now store all of our awning and Annex arms together with many many poles. There is always something to do around the van. Jay&Dee
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Tow secure Breakaway system.
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Just wondering if any of you have the "Tow Secure" break away system installed. This comes with a wireless unit fitted in the tow vehicle cab that gives various warnings, via lights and buzzers, on the state of that system. Its fitted fitted to comply with NSW new regs on braking. Chances are while it is...
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A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS...
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A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...
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over night melbourne
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any body got any spots where to park up safely for the night about an hour nth of Melbourne we are coming from the hume hwy end , planning to head into town about 5am , catching the day ferry to tas ,any ideas would be helpful .
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Kiwis Registering Tow Vehicle & Caravan in Vic
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We are New Zealanders coming over to travel around Australia for 2 years. We bought a new tug & caravan and we are trying to register both in Victoria.We dont have an address in Vic to register the vehicles and where they will be parked. Although we wont be parking it up as we intend to travel for for 2 y...
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Caravan Suggestions
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Hi Everyone, I hope I am not opening up a can of worms here (as I know you all probably did a lot of research and love the van you decided to purchase) but any suggestions on which caravan to buy that is within our towing specs, desires, etc., would be appreciated. We are after a full caravan body - ie. no pop t...
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Darwin firefighter Ryan Clay farewelled in emotional service.....
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A siren blasts through the station and summons to report for duty.It's a final haunting tribute for Ryan Clay, a 38-year-old firefighter who lost his battle to cancer last weekend.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-09/fireman-ryan-clay-farewelled-in-emotional-service/9417530"You...
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Kidnapping
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Three masked men burst into parliament and kidnapped 20 politicians. Later, police received a ransom note. The kidnappers were demanding $1million and a plane to allow them to flee the country. The note added if the demands were not met, the kidnappers would release one politician each hour.
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