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Spot to leave van on way to Cape York
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Hi where is the last or best spot to leave my van on the way to Cape York thanks Graeme
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How to buy a Toyota Coaster and fit it out cheap
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Hi,There was a time that I thought I would like to have a Toyota Coaster motorhome and travel locally and around Aussie, but I am afraid I am just not interested enough to do that - however - a mate of mine has gone about purchasing and fitting out his Toyota Coaster bus in a very novel way (my mate has no cabi...
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Caravan Fire
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Reports coming over the radio (Newcastle) at the moment of a caravan being on fire opposite a service station on Minmi road Marylands - fire brigade, ambulance, police in attendance. No details yet just reports coming in from motorists.
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Commonwealth Senior Health Card for Self Funded Retirees
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I hope that this is in the correct section I thought that I read a topic on this question, but was unable to find it, in the search box I wanted to thank the person who pointed out, that the Senior Health Card was available Just to let everyone know, that in certain circumstances it is possible for a Self Fun...
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Adco caravan covers
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Hello, would anybody have purchased an Adco caravan cover, if so, how well has it worn. I am aware that the grey fabric (in some brands), breaks down after about 12 months. We live in far North Queensland. Any advice would be much appreciate. Regards Darmc
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Trump is right!
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2000 years ago the Chinese built a wall and they still don't have any Mexicans. (Yes, I am aware that there could be the odd Mexican in China!!!)
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Pro Series Standard Hitch
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As any one used Pro Series Standard Hitch - 275 kg (600lb) ith 30 inch bars? I rang a Hayman Reece dealer today and had a chatand he recommended the HR 600lb classic WDH @ $733. After a bit of searching I found a local caravan manufacturerwho sells the above for around $360. Would like to know if any membe...
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That's it for awhile
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G-day all. That's our travelling over for awhile.Off to Newcastle tomorrow to get prostate out Friday. We have really enjoyed the last 14mts,caravanning around northern nsw and most off qld. In that 14 mths we travelled 22118 kms, used 3142.55 lts fuel,worth$3861.26. Thats an average of 52 kms per...
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Nobby free camp
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We've just had three nights at Nobby . . . Nice little village about 30 kms from Toowoomba on the road to Warwick. Large parking area, water and toilets, pub and general store. Craft store in old railway station, markets, indoor bowls at hall Wednesday 7:30pm. Trucks passing through camping area occa...
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Got my new van today and already started to pack!
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I got my new van home this afternoon, Friday28/10 for or those who notice the date and time of posting. Unhooked it about 17:00 and went to get something for tea. Had to pass the rubbidy and went in for a couple and a boast. Got home and started packing. Everything is under scrutiny, down size all the g...
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THE AISLE SEAT
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Two Islamic fundamentalists boarded a flight out of London . One took a window seat and the other sat next to him in the middle seat.Just before take-off, a Royal Marine sat down in the aisle seat.After take-off the Marine kicked his shoes off, wiggled his toes and was settling in when the Arab in the wi...
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Hoses intruding into cupboard space
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Greetings all. I am inquiring as to whether it is the norm for van manufacturers to just drill a hole and run water/waste hoses willy nilly through under sink cupboards there fore making it hard to place things in them as per photos of our Coromal Excel 457 van I am wondering what other folk have done abou...
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Newfangled alternator clutch pulley check and replace!
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Hi I was researching some information on my Mercedes Sprinter alternator and came across this little video. Short and to the point. If you are 'old school' you may not have noticed this 'advance' in alternator construction. I would think all new vehicles, particularly diesel will have one. What ap...
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This was released in 1967 ......
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Gday... So - this song is now FORTY-NINE years old ... listen to the lyrics How true do they still ring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxZseSNZRDc and if you don't have the 'download capacity' (or time) to listen all the way through, these are the lyrics ... Sammy Davis Jr. Don't Blame The Child...
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Light truck tyres for my DMax ute
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Hi All. Some feedback appreciated please. We have a 2014 Dmax and towed our van which we had weighed in loaded up at 2.8T all round WA for about 8 months with no tyre troubles. However, we had to return to Perth to evict a druggie tenant couple out and she found our car in a shopping centre carpark a few wee...
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Annex suit small pop top
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Full side annex came with used Jayco Sprite pop top - looks like it's never been used. Would probably suit any type of van, just needs aluminium channels to be fitted to your van. Sorry I don't have pictures. Location Seaford, Victoria. We are away until late December. Price$200.00
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Last post ...played on a violin
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..beautifull....... https://www.youtube.com/embed/NqHx1CDRQkc?rel=0
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Mighty glad this isn't an Aussie Freeway.............
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Massive vehicle pile-up in China leaves 17 people dead, 37 injured...... A total of 56 vehicles were involved in the accident on a major expressway in Shanxi province on Monday (local time) under cold, slick conditions, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.Most of the vehicles involved in...
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Rope pegs length ?
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Just with all the posts on tent pegs etc., I was wondering if there was a standard safe depth at caravan parks that one can drill down to with out hitting water , waste or irrigation pipes. And I am only thinking of a depth of 300mm or so.
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Caravan ball weight
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Hi guys. Q. If a caravans plate is stamped with a ball weight, which most are, is that.the tare weight at the coupling when built, or is it the manufacturers maximum recomendation for maximin load on coupling. Ive never bought a new van so have never weighed the coupling. Id be interested to read oth...
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