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by Drakey View the latest post
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:48 pm
About your outfit
Please feel free to describe your motorhome, campervan or caravan. (make, model, length etc)
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by 2foot6 View the latest post
Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:00 pm
Event & Get Togethers
Any dates & venues of get togethers, Farmer's Markets, Shows, Rally's or other items of interest
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Last post Re: Big Red Bash 2019
by bagmaker View the latest post
Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:22 pm

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NOTICE !!

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by BruceS » Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:54 am

Please create a NEW TOPIC to introduce yourself to save a little work by the moderators and admin. as the forum grows so does the work load and the pay rate is crap.

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Last post by BruceS
Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:54 am
Big Red Bash 2019

Last post by bagmaker « Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:22 pm
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by bagmaker » Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:40 pm

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We will be there, any others?

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its a multiday music festival at the base of big Red , the last sand-dune of the Simpson Desert near Birdsville.
Cant say I am a big fan of the line-up but the missus is wrapt, happy wife, happy...

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Last post by bagmaker
Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:22 pm
Stone the Crows 2019

Last post by Noggins « Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:03 pm
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by Swisslulu » Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:40 pm

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Is anyone planning to attend the next STC?

Our 2018 attendance was spontaneous and we had a great time despite not being “Festival” types.

Caught up with Terry and Margaret, and Pet-els and a...

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What's the date and location of the next one ?

I'll be travelling to Vict around then and could stop off on the way over.
The original plan was for me to be doing this around Dec (?) Feb (?) but...

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Last post by Noggins
Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:03 pm
What did you do to your rig today?

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by bagmaker » Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:45 am
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A direct copy of a great thread on CF but for us motorhomers.
Post your updates and modifications!

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Terry,anything is possible in Victoria :shock: :roll: :lol: sorry no video,worksafe may not like the uncertified cable ties I used :lol: ..........Peter.
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Last post by 2foot6
Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:00 pm
test33

Last post by T1 Terry « Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:26 am
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by test99 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:53 pm

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OK it seems like anyone can edit their posts for 'ever' but a person's post can only be deleted as ;long as it has not been replied to or another post added to that thread.
It is a 'feature' of the...

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Last post by T1 Terry
Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:26 am
Hi

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by Drakey » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:36 pm
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This is Ross I am a friend of Nini and Wayne and a member of Cmca I have a motor home and live in Warrnambool in Victoria

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Drakey,
Is that like Oral Sex for the Over-60s... where you just talk about it? :lol:
If you are coughing feathers yes it means you have had oral sex with a chicken . . & no red tape / rules...
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Last post by Drakey
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:48 pm
Hi from Bendigo

Last post by T1 Terry « Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:36 pm
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by Grandad » Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:37 pm
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G'day all.
My name is Jim. I'm a retired chippy and am currently rebuilding a vintage 1969 Franklin Mini. All 10' 6 of her.
Once finished I'll be heading off on the Grey Nomad circuit for I don't...

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You know something Dot?
The very first instance I ever read about someone restoring a vintage caravan was one where the buyer had to do just that to get the van out of the sellers backyard.
I...
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Last post by T1 Terry
Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:36 pm
Coach to Tooltruck/RV

Last post by Toolman « Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:02 am
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This thread will be about my conversion of this:

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But with accommodation in the rear

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Build a Sales counter up front
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Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:02 am
Rebuilding a 1969 Franklin Mini

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by Grandad » Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:46 pm
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Hi everyone. My name is Jim, I’m new here and I’m rebuilding a 1969 vintage Franklin Mini. I say ‘Vintage’ because it squeaks into the ‘Vintage’ category by approx. 10 months. Some prefer to refer to...

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Hmm... :(

Think I should have gone to high school longer... :cry:

Ah well, ya get that...

vik... :|
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Last post by vik351
Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:07 pm
Hello and Help

Last post by GoinBush « Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:43 pm

by GoinBush » Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:43 pm

I’m here again :D :o :shock:

Please see Wanted Ad and help us out, I have returned to the Brains Trust so we don’t end up with a lemon and destitute :mrgreen:

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Last post by GoinBush
Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:43 pm
Mannum get together

Last post by Greynomad « Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:49 pm
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by BruceS » Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:16 pm
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A little gathering of friends from various places... far & wide!
Was a lot colder outside than inside!!
Could be also celebrating both Phil & Terry's birthdays!!!

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A ps for David:
If your in-laws live in Mulwala, I hope they have a pair of gumboots or waders.
So they can walk across Lake Mulwala to Yarrawonga. 😝
I noticed t’other day that the...
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Last post by Greynomad
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:49 pm
Fuso MJ527

Last post by T1 Terry « Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:06 pm
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by sunnykids » Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:29 am
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I have considered selling the 5'r and getting a small motorhome for some time now as our big trips are over and smaller ones are now the go. In a moment of weakness this week I bought a Fuso MJ527...

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There are quite a few different turbos but only a few different internals.
I suggest before anyone goes & buys a new turbo they check out if it can be reconditioned as Dot says.
I think John's...
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Last post by T1 Terry
Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:06 pm
Introducing Mick and Tracey

Last post by Mickconnolly « Tue May 22, 2018 10:28 pm
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by Mickconnolly » Sun May 20, 2018 8:05 pm
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Hi all
Just heard about this forum from a mate and here we are. We “live” in our motorhome for the last 2 years and have travelled mainly in the northern and western half of this wide brown land!...

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Terry, Tracey drives the Prius as an advance scout while Mick drives the MH.

George

Dang George I was going to spin Terry a story about using the front wheels to generate power that I fed back...
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Last post by Mickconnolly
Tue May 22, 2018 10:28 pm
A couple of newbies...

Last post by Shirley « Wed May 16, 2018 5:33 pm
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by 2Smiths » Wed May 16, 2018 12:53 pm

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Hi all,
My and I (both very early 50s) are looking to have something of a tree change next year. We're looking to pack up/sell/store most of our gear, and grab a motor home (most likely a bus...

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Great age to start your adventure, welcome you'll get plenty of advice & laughs on this forum.

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Last post by Shirley
Wed May 16, 2018 5:33 pm
Easter 2019?

Last post by Mrcoolabah1au « Fri May 11, 2018 11:03 am
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by wayno » Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:49 pm

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Hi all,

Might as well start to figure something out.

Not sure right now if we can commit, however let's get some ideas happening.

The STC experience has been successful, however I see it as...

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Yes just up the road a couple of hours away 🚌

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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au
Fri May 11, 2018 11:03 am
Wayno - back on line

Last post by Dot « Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:12 pm
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by wayno » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:59 pm
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Hi all,
Just saying hello again!
I know my presence has been absent for a while.
The heart attack in October changed my perspective on importance some what.
All good now, just need to remember to...

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Wedding pics you twats wedding pics :roll: Have you had our soft stool yet Wayno?? :lol:
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Last post by Dot
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:12 pm
Introducing Maurice . . .

Last post by MauriceR « Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:56 am
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by MauriceR » Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:33 pm
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Hi all,
First time to the forum
I'm now a retied guy, wanting to do some camping, getting out bush, surf fishing & relaxing
I am brought to the forum in search of a Bay window Kombi Pop Top...

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Hello Terry, Thanks for the mail & info. Appreciated, Maurice :)
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Last post by MauriceR
Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:56 am
Easter 2018

Last post by T1 Terry « Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:34 pm
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by wayno » Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:00 pm
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I think we need some defined focus!

Let us all be disciplined and only use this thread for EASTER 2018.

Banter on any other topic should be deleted asap. OK with that Bruce?

Let's focus on...

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Well, the new building is monster, I didn't manage to fill to overflowing like the tent last yr, it but I didn't do too bad. Sent some to sleep no doubt and I probably got way too techo far too...
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Last post by T1 Terry
Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:34 pm
Backyard Firedrum - Melbourne - April 14

Last post by Lance « Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:57 pm

by Lance » Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:57 pm

Hey, anyone gonna be in Melbourne, Boronia area on Satdy April 14 ?
Come and sit by our backyard firedrum while we do some pizzas and drink some red wine.

PM for details if you're interested in...

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Last post by Lance
Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:57 pm
'Get-Together' in Boolarra Vic, March 2018

Last post by Lance « Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:59 pm
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by Lance » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:59 pm
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Just putting a thought out there for those who may be interested......... 8-)

I'm wondering how many of us are likely to be in, or travelling through the Melbourne area early in the new year.
How...

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Yep, the festival weekend is always a good one and with the Hotel now in full operation this year will be the best for a long while. ;)
Satdy in the park, Sundy at the Hotel with music everywhere :)
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Last post by Lance
Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:59 pm
Exhausting Weather = A fan...

Last post by GoinBush « Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:47 pm
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by vik351 » Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:24 am
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80 % humidity here in Adelaide at the mo... :o :( :?

Never like this normally which made me reach for the Shurflow Fan like the one I had in my old Espie,BUT... the new Espie aint got one......

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Old mate got the genny going, bless his little cotton socks! Otherwise it was a night of two portable gennies roaring their heads off to keep fridge and freezer going.
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Last post by GoinBush
Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:47 pm
Iveco Daily

Last post by vik351 « Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:19 pm
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by brianh » Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:00 pm

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Hi all who out there has a Iveco rig. :?:

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Ok ...Now I got one...!!!

2017 50C170 auto job with no spoties...???

8 speed box, they call it an auto,but is it a true slusher...???

Got a huge looks like trans cooling fan underneath...!!!...

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Last post by vik351
Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:19 pm
Hi from full time travelling Kiwis

Last post by Dot « Mon Jan 22, 2018 3:01 pm
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by scubadoo » Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:15 pm

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Thank you for the acceptance to this forum. Looking forward to reading posts and contributing where I can.

After a 3 year 85,000km figure 8 trip around Australia in a 6m Winnebago motorhome from...

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He knows mw sooooooooooo well. Yes please photos and more photos :lol:

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Last post by Dot
Mon Jan 22, 2018 3:01 pm
Chad Morgan, Tim Ryan and Ian 'Bidge' Boyd - Dec 29

Last post by BernieQ « Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:36 pm
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by Lance » Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:31 pm

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If you're in the Boolarra area over the next week or so have a look at this.
Chad Morgan, Tim Ryan and Ian 'Bidge' Boyd at the Boolarra Community Hotel
Friday Dec 29th
Just 30km from Morwell....

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I first saw Chad at the Sydney Easter show back in the early 60's . Believe it or not the BeeGee's were his support act .
I met all of them back stage .
Bernie .

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Last post by BernieQ
Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:36 pm
Who pulled the plug?

Last post by Dot « Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:18 pm
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by BruceS » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:56 pm
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Well it's that time again that I needed to put the houseboat up on the slip for some care & loving!!
We're allowed to sleep onboard while here so it is good but feels funny not moving with the...

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You must have had a good tail wind, that was good going. My prep haven't started yet, starting tonight after we get some shopping done, heading to Mt B soon.
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Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:18 pm

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