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  1. Beautiful Tassie

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    G`Day Rod & Mavis

    Sounds like you are having a ball down there. Isn`t the scenery down the West Coast magnificent?

    Have they recently lengthened the Pieman Ferry,when we where there in 2007/8 we only just squeezed on with the small van.Even then the back end was hanging over the edge. :confused1:

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea

  3. Where to store generator fuel

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    G`Day Steve & Lyn

    We use a 5 litre plastic can for fuel,and it fits nicely next to the genny slide in the genny hatch.The Honda 2 holds 5 litres of petrol and with the can that gives us about 25/30hrs.running time.

    Just have to remember :tongue_ss: to top up, any chance you get when travelling.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea

  6. vitrifrigo fridge

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    Hi Phil

    We found our fridge works a lot better when it is full.I don`t why that is but it seems to be a lot more efficient.

    Plus as Zolle said,leave the outside vent open when you are stopped for airflow.We have never run it over 2.5 since having the electric controller unit replaced in WA last year.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea :thumbsup:

  7. Rain,Rain Go Away

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    Hi Guys

    Well were advised to evacuate the C/P this morning. We are now Free camping!!! at the top of the hill in Ashgrove. We will probably be here for a few days.

    There are about 5 vans and assorted wizbangs and Motor-homes parked up here at the moment. As I said in my earlier post at least we can move out of harms way.We have been watching the TV and it is all pretty horrific,and there is worse to come.I hope Laurie & Helen are OK I think they live in Toowoomba somewhere.

    We will be OK if we stay here.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea

  8. Rain,Rain Go Away

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    Hi gang

    How is everybody in Qld. and Brisbane area handling the rain? We are in the Newmarket Gdns. C/P at the moment.What was meant to be a 5 day stay is now for 2 weeks.We were going to Neurum Ck.for a week but it is now flooded.Now we are being told to get ready to move out at a minutes notice if the creek floods here.I dont know where everyone will go to, probably park up on the streets further up the hill.Well at least we have a home we can move,unlike those other poor buggers in Rocky and surrounds.It is high tide at about 1pm so that will be the big test for the now fast flowing Breakfast Ck.If it stops flowing we are out of here!!

    See you around .God willin and the crik dont flood.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea :sad: :thumbsup:

  9. New extras

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    Hi All

    I would advise anybody picking up a new van in the next couple of weeks to have the new extras added,a propeller and giant plastic floaties.If it rains any more you are going to need them.With all the rain I am starting to go mouldy,or as Lea says moldier.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea :laugh: :laugh:

  15. Hayman Reece set up

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    Hiya Sue

    We've put the Ad in Classifieds, but also put it in the General forum, because there is no way of knowing from the front page of KOG whether there is anything new in Classifieds. This was just a way of alerting anyone to this fact.

    Hope you guys are having a lot of fun - when are you due back in QLD?All the best

    Lea & Rick

  16. Hayman Reece set up

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    Hi All

    As some of you already know we have recently had a McHitch fitted.This required changing the HR fitting to be updated.So I now have a complete heavy duty HR set up to sell Includes Hitch,400lb. bars and chain hitches.

    New they cost $728. Quick sale $400.contact me through Email.We are currently in Brisbane area.

    Cheers Rick & Lea :thumbsup:

  17. 100 series Upgrade

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    Thanks mates.It is what we thought (cant be done)Will continue to shed weight in the van,until we get it right.

    We have OME suspension and air bags. and with the McHitch hope we can take some pressure off the tug.

    As we travel full time and van is home it is difficult to get rid of weight,but will just have to bite the bullet.

    Cheers and Beers me old dears

    Rick & Lea :thumbsup:

  18. 100 series Upgrade

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    Hi Gang :helpsmilie:

    Does anyone out there know of 100 series L/C upgrades.I know 200 can be done.I have heard rumours that it now can be done by an Engineer (similar to Caravan upgrade) We are currently in Brisbane.We are having the 6 ton McHitch fitted next week and van upgrade when engineer comes back from Hols.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea

  19. noise from front boot

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    Hi John & Julie,

    I was a bit concerned at your comment that you could hear the charger when you stepped into the van,it certainly should not be that loud.Perhaps you should have it checked for piece of mind. :confused:

    We will also catch up with you at Millmerran.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea :thumbsup:

  21. disel heater

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    Hi Gang

    Whilst on the subject of Diesel Heaters,a message to ALL who have one fitted,make sure you have them servied every 6 to 12 months (depending on use)We have just paid out $500 to get the bloody thing fixed. :sad: It is 2yrs 4 months old and has never been serviced .(Did not Know!!) Dometic in Perth who are apparently never wrong,say it is a must that they are serviced regularly whether used regularly or not.

    I just thought I would pass this info. on as a warning to the unsuspecting.Also make sure that you always use GOOD fuel.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea :thumbsup:

  24. Insurance

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    Hi Robert & Jane

    We have been with CIL with both vans for about 4 yrs. now.Had a couple of claims dealt with quickly and helpfully. Highly recommended.

    Cheers

    Rick& Lea :thumbsup:

  25. Battery on its last legs

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    Hi Rod & Mavis

    Cos I can OK :laugh:

    No,the Auto elec.suggested it,sounded plausible at the time ,didn`t cost any more so I said yes go ahead .My tug has 2 batteries for starting as standard.The bigger of the new ones can crank by itself,the second one is just a back up.And I have the deep cycle for the Engal.

    Cheers

    Rick & Lea

    PS

    When we get back to Qld. I will show you mine if you show me yours!! LOL :thumbsup:

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