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Basic bushcraft crucial to outback survival
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-09/back-to-basics-bush-skills-needed-says-expert/7312064
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Crusader Caravans Given Lifeline
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http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2016/crusader-caravans-gets-lifeline-56303?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=caravancampingsales_080416&utm_content=caravancampingsales_080416+CID_9a5dc1646a0528e0cc3e0f2ef6143d10&ut...
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Rear and reversing cameras
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Hi. I've just purchased my first motorhome and am looking to put a reversing camera and hopefully a rear facing camera in. I already have the 7' screen installed and ready to go. I'm seeking advice on the cameras. The best I can make out is that I want a wide angle (120-140 degrees) for the reversing camer...
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Baileys Caravan
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We love our Baileys Unicorn Caravan BUT ......Disappointed. We had a relatively minor mishap early November 2015. Contacted the dealer, to find out costs. Dealer apparently ordered the parts before Christmas. Contacted Insurance promptly. Still waiting for parts. At this stage our caravan...
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Checking out the Operation of a Tekonsha Prodigy
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Techies' Corner
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Prior to a trip I checkout the operation of the caravan lights (glow) and brakes (hum) using a battery charger and fittings that fit into the caravan plug, then if anything is amiss I fix it. Would like to be able to check out the operation of the Prodigy (4 or 5 year old model) in the tug, prior to the hook u...
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Near miss for a truckie and a motorist.
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Edit: Bit of a language warning for this too.. to be expected though .... Luckily no-one was injured in the incident. -- Edited by 03_Troopy on Wednesday 6th of April 2016 08:03:39 AM
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A big welcome to all new 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 fa...
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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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Whoops!
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We've been playing around with our settings on the Forum, changing our Avatar etc. Yesterday we accidentally unsubscribed & had to resubscribe. Apologies & thanks to the site administration, we won't be playing with our settings again.
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Grab a cupa .
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Have officially joined you.
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Having been a "guest" viewer for some time I have officially joined you. Love the Pick this Place. It's nice to think that I've been to some of the places in the photos. Hubby and I own a third hand ex rental motorhome and spent 3 1/2months over in WA last year, our first big trip in the van. Hadn't been to...
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Preparing for our trip to WA
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We are in the planning stage for our two year trip to WA. Have been gathering what info we can of the places to go and stay away from. We will be leaving Vic about June/July just depends upon a couple of things coming together. We will have two small dogs with us and therefore that will put national parks out...
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Newbie Here
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hi guys and thanks for the add. Been Kombi peeps for past ten years. But bought a Toyota hi ace a week ago. Let the fun begin. Planning on chucking a bed in it and going off for 2 months. We are senior citizens, don't hold that against us. We from Mount Gambier in SA.
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NSWRMS stuffed up with my Rego.
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G'day everyone We arrived home yesterday arvo from a trip to SA. I was going through the accumulated mail and found one from RMS. Thinking it would likely be my box trailer rego I opened it to find a letter stating my caravan number plate had been handed in and the rego cancelled. Now I knew damn well the pl...
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Haircut
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A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he'd make a deal with his son, "You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about the car."The boy tho...
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Dog lovers are their own worst enemies
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Recent southern visitor sampled a local, Council sponsored free camp on the banks of a river running through the local Rural Residential area. Could not park within 30 metres of the river bank for the stink of dog pee. Council mows up to the drop off into the river and that line seems to attract all the...
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Holden Rodeo 2007 - 48k on clock
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For sale (Brisbane) - $11,900 2007 Holden Rodeo RA LX Cab Chassis Single Cab 2dr Man 5sp 3.6i [MY07] Low km with only 48000 on the clock. It has 2 airbags fitted for your protection. Power door mirrors - Front power windows - Limited slip diff (LSD) - 2 speakers - Full size spare wheel - Tachometer - Re...
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Easter at Seabird WA
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Short notice yet again but we will actually be home for a few weeks (we get home tomorrow.. so if anyone wants to get off the road over Easter you are most welcome to join us. It may be a bit chaotic as we try and catch up on all the jobs that need doing from being away from home for several weeks but don't let th...
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Road conditions Cape York
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I am leaving for the tip in May and should arrive there mid June. Has anybody been up at that time of year and has anybody taken a caravan to the top at anytime.
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exhaust system
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Hi Has anyone out there who tows with a ford territory diesel upgraded there exhaust system to a 3 inch and if so has it been worth the cost and time I don't want to chip it,any info would be good thanks mike g.
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