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  1. Home Valley Station

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    Trish and I stayed there on the night of 12th June, having read the rave (?) reviews od HVS.

    How disappointing it was, no powered sites available, but not a problem but the unpowered camping was all over the place like a dogs breakfast. We were told the riverside camping was not available, no explanation. We didn't both to eat in the restaurant as Trish is a much better cook.

    We left the next day and would not go back!

    El Questro on the other hand was excellent, even though with the van we were unable to access the private camping sites. They know how to do it.

    Bypass HVS, it's not worth it.

    Rick

  2. Condition of the Gibb River Road

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    Sorry for this late reply but we have just travelled the GGR leaving Broome on 3rd July and reaching Kununurra on 18th.

    Overall the road was in excellent condition ( for the Gibb that is ). All good up to Drysdale, and was mostly just graded up to King Edward River. The camp host there told us the Mitchell Falls road was the best it had been in 4 years and yes it was reasonable. Don't take the van up tho as it is just too narrow in places and there are a couple of steep creek approaches and exits.

    The road from Ellenbrae deteriorated and was quite corrugated to the Pentecost River. Not much flow there, not much more than tyre deep. The road from there to the El Questro turnoff was the worst part of the road by far.

    Make sure you call into Mornington Wilderness Camp, it's worth the side trip.

    Enjoy the Gibb which was just as good as it was in 2004 when we last travelled it, despite the increased traffic.

  7. iPad Navigation

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    Hi Rick,

    Have a look on ebay, I found this one the other day and have ordered one (not delivered yet) and I think it just might do the trick. I will be mounting it to the left of center so Liz can operate it and it will not obstruct the radio,air vents switches etc. My car is a Range Rover as I think you will remember.

    Exogear Exomount Tablet Super Car Mount Holder iPad 1/2/3 Galaxy Tab Playbook ( 130725422046 )

    If you want to wait until mine arrives, then you are welcome to come and have look to see if it will suit your car.

    Cheers

    Alan Jones

    Hi Alan,

    Thanks for the offer and I will wait until you have yours. Give me a call on 0402 281 590 when it arrives.

    Cheers

    Rick

  8. iPad Navigation

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    Hi Rick,

    sorry, I can't answer your question (being a Land Rover owner) but I would like to bring something to your attention that you may not know about. Not all iPad models have the built-in GPS. Those that don't can still navigate using the NextG wireless network. You have to very careful to determine how the iPad you are using is navigating because (as we found out the hard way with an iPhone), using the Telstra towers as navigation beacons is a VERY expensive business. Even if you have an in-built GPS you will have to be sure that it is being used as the primary navigation device, as it is easy enough to overlook that the Telstra network is doing the job.

    One quick way of determining what is going on within your iPad is to turn off the wifi capabilities and check to see if you can still navigate.

    Cheers

    Russ

    Hi Russ

    Thanks for the warning but it is not an issue as I have no Sim in the iPad and it is a WiFi model.

    Cheers

    Rick

  9. iPad Navigation

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    Hi Everyone,

    I have an iPad and the Mud Maps app to use for navigation in my LC200.

    I would like some advice on mounting the iPad,I would preferably not want it attached to the windscreen but wonder if anyone has experience mounting elsewhere eg dash facia or centre console or floor?

    All ideas/thoughts/photos welcome.

    Thanks

    Rick Johnson

  12. Bargman Door Light

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    Thanks for everyone's help.

    As there is no LED supplier near me that I know of, I ordered one via post from Image Envirolife at Morriset for $18 + del.

    It arrived this morning and looks the same as the one Glen & Debbie described.

    Unfortunately its too wet outside to install it, hopefully the rain in Sydney will stop soon!

    Cheers

    Rick

  17. Vitrifrigo Service Agents

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    Hi Lyn & John,

    I know this is not close by, but I can definitely recommend Alternate Gas Refrigeration at Arndell Park ( listed in Camec's service guide ). They spent over half an hour replacing a resistor somewhere near the compressor and would not accept payment, Fixed the fridge! They also fixed a friends Waeco and likewise did not charge.

    Good luck

    Rick

  19. Vitrifigo Problem

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    Info for Sydney residents.

    The 230l fridge packed up the day we arrived home after six weeks in the Channel Country ( very lucky eh! ).

    Lisa at Kedron gave me the Vitrifgo agents number who recommended 2 companies in Sydney. Ocean Air at Balgowlah wanted $125 call out inc 1 hour labour, then $85 ph thereafter. I took van to Alternate Gas Refrigeration at Arndell Park who promptly diagnosed the problem, fixed it, then rigged up a warning light to diagnose any problems in the future. The total charge was $20 ( for the warning light ).

    Bob Parkinson runs the business & couldn't be more helpful. If you need help with any of your 12v fridges ( Engel, Waeco etc ), give him a call on 02 9672 1664. The address is Unit 20, 14 Holbeche Road, Arndell Park.

    Cheers

    Rick

  20. Caravan Power

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    Hi Ian

    I think it goes like this- if you leave it on 12v, everything runs off the batteries that would normally run off the batteries. If you put in on 240v, everything runs off the 240v dropped down to 12v via the transformer except for the fridge which is wired direct to the batteries only.

    I seem to remember that was the answer I got from Ashleigh when I asked the same question.

    I normally leave it on 12v as the transformer is too noisy as its right under my bed head.

    Hope this helps

    Cheers

    Rick :biggrin:

  21. Dometic Windows

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    Hi All

    I purchased through Kedron for the same cost & fixed all the windows.(Dometic wouldn't deal with me either)

    It was time consuming but not hard. You should have seen the dead beatles that fell out when I removed the windows- 1000's of them!

    I haven't as yet put them to the 'tropical' test but it should be a great improvement.

    Rick

  22. Securing Spare Wheels

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    Hi Bruce

    I have bought 2 lengths of gal chain & threaded them through a couple of lengths of push bike rubber inner tube to stop the rattle. I have then secured each piece with a good quality padlock & placed some cloth gaffer tape over the keyholes. Dust was not a problem when I had to change a flat on the Kennedy Developmental road between Mt Surprise & Hughendon.

    Works for me anyway. Cheers

    Rick

  24. Fishing in Outback Queensland

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    Trish & I are Leaving on 30th June for Bourke, Cunnamulla, Charleville, Welford NP, Lark Quarry, Diamantina NP then up to Mt Isa, Lawn Hill then across to Karumba. We hope to do some fishing and are looking for some where to & how to information. We have purchased a couple of nets for yabbies & have heard that dog biscuits work ok. Can anyone help?

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