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I have a Sunliner Switch motorhome and want to tow a small car behind. I was thinking of an A frame either Ready Brute or Hitch n' Go. Has anyone had experience with either of these. If so can you advise pros and cons. No technical talk though as I am a solo 68yr old female and new to this wonderful life style....
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Roof Baskets or trays
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G'day everyone. Am going on a Simpson desert crossing in May in my 100 series Landcruiser. It is fitted with three heavy duty Rhino Bars. I am looking at purchasing a basket or platform to go on top to carry a spare tyre, fuel, swags and whatever. Have been checking out what is available Need somet...
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New USB Stick For Mature Travelers
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Shortly it will become compulsory for senior citizens to carry not only their ID, but also their insurance documents, their prescription list, a compact version of their medical file, the statement declaring if they want to be resuscitated after a heart attack, stroke, etc. etc. Consequently, a...
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the road to and from booroloola in n/t.
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Road conditions
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is this road suitable for two wheel drive motorhome.
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generators, oz pigs and camper trailers
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Just looking for some tips guys. Just moving into camper trailer camping and am looking for free sites/caravan parks that allow generators and oz pigs (for the uninitiated it's a small portable pot belly stove for cooking on with a short 3 section chimney with a spark arrestor)
My wife loves cookin...
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Quotes by famous people
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'There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz SL500.' Lynn Lavner 'It isn't premarital sex if you have no intention of getting married.' George Burns 'Women might be able to fake orgasms. But men can fake...
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Chip for Diesel motor
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Thinking of getting a chip for our Toyota landcruiser 100 s D/T. Any recommendations Which one is the best .? Motor done 220 thousand Klm . We tow a heavy van it handels it ok but would like some extra power . Dhutime
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The continuing saga of our Jayco Silverline
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I had to do a double check to see if it was the 1st of Aril today! I've spent the necessary dollars to have a DC-DC charger installed, aux battery etc. Made up a hi amperage 12v extension cable so I can connect the van up unhitched so if we supplement the power of the van with the 12v of the ute aux battery. We h...
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Change of direction
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http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/change-of-direction.html
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Rear View Morrors
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Has anybody got an opinion on these "new" curved mirrors fitted as standard issue to some / most new cars? My new vehicle has both side view mirrors indicating that a following vehicle is much further behind than it actually is. I don't like these mirrors one little bit. Just wondering why w...
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Apsley (vic)
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Just over the border from Narracorte is the tiny town of Apsley. The Border Inn has opened a free camp . just speak to a staff member to get access. I know nothing about what facilities are available . I have asked for them to send me the details. I just got it in my face book messages from them. and said I woul...
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Be hard to find a caravan park for this
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New Batteries
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I would like your considered opinions of what my problem may be.I have just replaced the deep cycle (105ah x 2) batteries with 2 new 120 ah batteries.2 days later #1 battery is down to 11v with the only draw being the portable fridge which uses about 2.4 a/h. #2 battery was still at 13v. I switched them aro...
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RECYCLED TEENAGERS...
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"I digress ..."
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Handles on rear and front of our van ?
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These handles fitted to the rear of our van are used for what. Are they installed for freeloading skate board riders / bike riders to hold on to for a tow, cause be buggered if they are good for anything else. Our van will be 2500kg when loaded. I use a hand rachet wheel to move ours. Jim -- Edited by Hey Ji...
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homemade mozzie repellant
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This is an old subject that has been covered before I think cant remember where I read about it ... !! seniors moment ! anyone have any good tips for making your own fly and mossie repellent ?
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Jayco Swan Outback Roof Solar
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Hi I want to put a solar panel on the roof of a Jayco Swan Outback I will use brackets and Silaflex to hold it down But I would feel better if I put some screws in the brackets as well as Silaflex Anyone know the construction under the fibre glass roof - I guess there is ply wood but I want to know the thickens of t...
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online vehicle valuations
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planning to change insurance comp to cil have been asked for vehicle valuation have seen online websites that do this for a fee ... send in 10 pics etc inside and out bit pricey at $185 . anyone here have had the same problem ?
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RETURNED TO GN
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HI everyone I have been away for some time, but life is on the move again we are picking up our new van (second hand ) 2012 Kingdom full van next week, and we are both very excited to be hitting the road, we are off to iluka for 6 weeks, fishing , drinking and eating lots of seafood .... we are planning to hit t...
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water heater issue
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I have a Truma water heater which seems to be too efficient! On a temperature setting of 1, the water is almost hot enough to make a cuppa and it has blown the release valve once. I have had the system checked by the dealer (still under warranty) but he couldn't find any problem. He did say that I should take...
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