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this is one of my fav pics of my old boy... 5 months.. any way it was just such a relaxing time down by the tumut river.. right by the carvan park etc...
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hi all just wondering has anyone been to lord howle island, i know you can drive over there, (derr) but was wondering what it was lke and what the accomodation was like and if it was very expensive, was thinking about going next year for a week or two,, saw a program on tv about it and it looked like the count...
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Hi all: Just a quickie has any one bought solar panels off ebay ? what are your thoughts ? I Know you only get what you pay for but my budget will only stretch to ebay prices. I could wait but I would like them for this years trip away. Thanks AL
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Two boys in Brisbane playing football in the park when one of the boys is attacked by a savage Rottweiler.
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Hi to all, Just a story about the trials and tribulations of the sat dish. I had a satellite set up in my RV when I purchased it. The old Aurora system.Decided this 'U beaut' VAST would be the go.Free to air everywhere except WA.Friend in Goolgowi gave me a satellite dish he took down from the roof of his ho...
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G'day everyone, I'm just a brand newbie and this is my first post. I'm wondering what folks do regarding carrying their gennys on the road. I have just bought a Yamaha 1000w generator and am wondering how feasable it might be to have a box made up to sit on the A frame. Could I also run the generator...
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The wombats 2010 trip around Aus Part 6
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Part 6 Pic 1 2 & 3 Freebie on the way to Broken Hill Pic 4 Broken Hill Pic 5 Freebie on the way to Peterbrough Pic 6 Freebie @ Peterbrough Pic 7 Head of the Bight (along the Nullabor) Pic 8 Whales Pic 9 Whale Waving Pic 10 Head of the Bight Coast
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Hello to all & a happy Easter & safe travells to those out there. We arrived in Mount Isa to day for a couple of days to restock etc before we mead across to the NT. All is going well as we have taken almost five weeks from Brissy . with free camping 95% of the time.Have had fine weather the last week or...
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Work and Stay on the Sunshine Coast
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G'day everyone, I thought I'd let you all know about the upcoming strawberry season on the Sunshine Coast in Qld. Between May and October each year, Gowinta Farms employs between 300 - 350 seasonal workers to pick and pack strawberries. We love the grey nomad crew so much we built a 56 site caravan par...
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I keep seeing people on their way to "who knows where", caravans hitched on, camper trailers, boats, rooftop tents - and I am so envious at this time. Oh, well hopefully this time next year I will be well on the way to heading off myself - just need to get over this year. Who else is having to sta...
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Cindy's news on the front page here indicates the Northern part of the Stuart H'way is not going to be a boring drive. Has anybody travelled Pt Augusta to Alice recently? How was the road?
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One for the ladies One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his Sweat-shirt Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, "What setting do I use on the washing machine?" "It depends," I replied. "What does it say on your shirt?" He...
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Headlights.
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Hi Guys, I want to put new Light-bulbs in the 'Van. I'd like to put "White Light" bulbs in, but in the blurb, it says "Newer Vehicles." Is this Gospel, or could I use them ? It's a '98 Hi-Ace. Cheers, Sheba.
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Sorry guys and girls about my previous post regarding this same subject. I made a big mistake, as i gave you the wrong address. It should have been www.trackall.com.au instead of what i did give you. Should you go onto this site you will find a satelite tracker that can be hard wired into your on board bat...
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Can somone point me in the direction of a battery operated light not to big for under our over head cupboards. I have wandered the caravan stores looking for a light to give better lighting to the kitchen work bench. We have a light there already and put in 2 more battery operated ones but they are still d...
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Blaze Aid Queensland and Vic want your help
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Spotted this in a paper in Qld, they're offering to retirees, travellers or people who just want to get away for a while, free accom/camping, free meals, up to 100% subsidised fuel, volunteer insurance and GREAT COMARADERIE. All different types of volunteer work from fencing, cleaning debris...
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Had no idea till today there is storage space on the outside on top of the cabin. Have two campervanner friends staying in the park over the road for a couple of nights, Jazzin Around and a friend of hers named Clive. They both like the look of Myrtle, can't believe what great condition she is in. Lorrain...
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check ouy mighty ships on 7 , at 6.30
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one of the biggest ships ever! have a look, 6.30 on 7
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Hi folks,I must be starting to sound like a Winger I purchased a new caravan from Noels Island Star. It was built to our specifications. We took delivery of the van in June 2010. The van was fitted with a Lenoxx Digital television. The TV power cable broke and several functions on the remote control do no...
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We're of to the US shortly to see our daughter in San Diego. After that we'll be doing some touring (Car & Motels) in the south west states. Southern Califorina, Arizona, Navada & southern Utah. As it's a really long days drive from San Diego to Phoenix we've decided to just do the 200Km to Yuma t...
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