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CYCLONE OLWYN UP-DATE FRI 13/03 LATEST UP-DATE 4.15PM 13/03
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Communities on red alert as destructive winds sweep throughUpdated 33 minutes agoFri 13 Mar 2015, 11:11am Photo: A house in Patterson Way in Exmouth sustained damage overnight. (Supplied: Fred Cocivera) Related Story: WA communities on alert ahead of Tropical Cyclone Olwyn Map: Barrow Island...
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In QLD? Free Caravan/RV checks - NO REPERCUSSIONS
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http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/news/2015/free-safety-checks-in-queensland-49582
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Drinking water on The Nullarbor
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We are currently at Esperance and will be doing the Nullarbor in in about a weeks time (obviously from the WA end). We would like the option of paid and free camping, but need drinking water. Can you please tell us what places will supply us with bulk drinking water (I realise it is at a premium and ok wit...
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Portable solar panel???
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G'Day all, I'm a little reticent starting this thread as I have an inkling as to what it could turn into. I'm looking for advice re buying a good portable solar panel including voltage regulator to extend our capability to free camp away from 240 Volts for extended periods. We currently have 2 x 75 AH de...
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Fold away table
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How'd. We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny and I was wondering/looking @ adding a fold away table to the outside of the van.Can it be fitted to a fiberglass van !Are there certain mounting points !Looking to see if anyone has done this mod and was in successful.This is what I'm looking @http://caravansplus.c...
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Sunrise at Nyah.
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This morning seen a beautiful morning at Nyah this morning.
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water tank
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Hi.We have been caravanning for several years and now have updated to a 26ft Spaceland Deluxe.As with most,we have experienced problems filling both water tanks.I have separated them to fill each individuallybut still have problems.Lastly whilst filling one tank via a home water tank with low pr...
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INCREASE ATM OF VAN
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Hi all, Just wondering what is involed in getting the ATM of a van increased (Plate) I have only today put my Tug and Den over the weigh bridge and bugga me if the ATM is 160kg over the plate The GTM is only 20kg over. Tow Ball is OK. The car is under in all areas. I have very little personal items and food on bo...
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Slide outs, to be or not to be.
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I am researching a new or second hand van (5 wheeler), we determined that a slide out was not to be on the specification list, why - because there will be only two of us, more to go wrong, may let in dust, extra maintenance, extra weight, that tree in the space allotted to us in the park maybe in the way. Can we...
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Wireless or Bluetooth reversing camera
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i know this has been done but time and technology make this topic worthy of revisiting has anyone found a good wireless or Bluetooth reversing camera and if so what brand and where did you get it? Allan
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water tanks and pumps
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I had a new Redarc TowPro electric system fitted recently.After about 2 months of travel i lost the caravan brakes.Arriving in Bendigo i tried to find a company for help.To cut a long story short,Epsom Caravans in Station Street Epson told me drop by to see if they could help.This on Friday6th March j...
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Heading off to the South Coast NSW
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Hey Nomads, I'm heading to the South Coast of NSW around Easter and was looking at some camping recommendations. I've been using VisitNSW.com to find campgrounds, and was thinking of the following areas over a 10 day trip: 1. Jervis Bay 2. Kangaroo Valley 3. Ulladulla I'm also maybe thinking of go...
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Tropical Cyclone Olwyn: Onslow, Exmouth on yellow alert as winds gusts of up to 165kph predicted
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YELLOW Alert for Mardie to Coral Bay, extending inland to NanutarraThursday 12 March 2015 - 6:18 AMA YELLOW ALERT is current for people in or near coastal communities between Mardie and Coral Bay, extending inland to Nanutarra. This includes the locations of Onslow, Exmouth, Nanutarra and Coral B...
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No Camp Oven ???
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Hi All, I have a friend going camping shortly who wants to try a Damper or two and has their eye on my camp ovens. Realizing that if you lend your axe your camp ovens or your dog, they are never the same "if" you get em back, I would like to be able to offer him an alternative method to try so he can Dam...
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Prado
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hi to all was wondering has anyone had the chip and exhaust done because when towing our van at xmas time the poor thing struggled a bit on the hills going towards pambula we have a 3 lt turbo deisel
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Why do people talk in the wrong threads.
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Although I do not participate in the forum as much as I once did it peeves me when I read threads and people are talking of topic in the wrong place .You should read the threads and then talk in the thread pertaining to what it is you want to say. An example is the rules and introductory thread where parties...
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Catalyst tonight...
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Interesting segment on solar. On Thursday again at 10.30am. Aussie Paul.
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Went to DS electrical ,they had printers for a really good price ,I asked if it would be suitable for a tablet ,oh yes was the reply it is ok to operate wireless But what about Wi Fi from tablet wi fi "yes that will work " said the shop assistant , So I bought the wireless + wire type as a good d...
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Looking for free camp Gippsland area Victoria
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Hi can anybody recommend a good free camp in the Gippsland Area. I have been to Walhalla, Erica and Nojee, all of these were wonderful, but I would love to hear if anyone else has found a good spot. Thanks Lynne
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Fiamma bike rack fitment
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I have a 2014 20 ft Jayco Conquest and want to fit a Fiamma Carry-bike Pro C rack to it. I can see I have to fit it off centre and to the left to avoid drilling into the bathroom but is there an optimum position for it? If someone has dimensions they could post it would be much appreciated. cheers, Tom -- Edited...
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