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4WD falls off barge on way to Fraser Island, sinks
by Lance » Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:57 pm
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A four-wheel drive has fallen off a barge heading to Fraser Island and sunk.
No one was inside at the time, but a group of backpackers on their way...
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I know in the houseboat hiring game the credit card has already been 'authorized' & then cancelled (or refunded) if not used.
I'm sure the vehicle...
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Last post by BruceS Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:21 pm
FREE E book
by bobk2 » Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:37 am
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For all the Li Battery data junkies a FREE E book on the BMW i3 electric car has a host of performance and battery build data.
The BMS and...
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Thats the one. Thanks Lance
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Last post by bobk2 Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:56 pm
"tanks" The Iveco TANK engine damage
by Keith Morris » Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:32 pm
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Update on “tanks” claim for damages to the Iveco engine and the legal system which has been previously posted on the forum:
Our Forum members will...
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Go get em Tanks & Russell, I reckon the 9th should be a good day for you and for us. :)
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Last post by Dot Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:18 pm
RVing in the US
by mikeg » Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:18 pm
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Here's a blog/site that I came across that was very enjoyable to look through and very easy to navigate with heaps of information. While it is a US...
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Had another look around the link Mike put up & still finding interesting stuff on there.
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Last post by Dot Tue Dec 27, 2016 9:26 pm
Vanadium batteries, a lithium-ion alternative ?
by Lance » Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:16 pm
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Vanadium batteries become option for solar home owners looking at lithium-ion alternatives.
A new use for the metal vanadium — better known for...
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Gee, we are going back to the dark ages now aren't we. Sheds, cooling systems, concrete slabs etc. That's what the old LA batteries banks used to...
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:10 am
CMCA National Rally 2017
by Wilbor » Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:40 pm
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Just read on the CMCA website that the 2017 National Rally is to be held in Bundaberg, good incentive for a RV park at Bundy :D not to mention the...
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Brian,
The way the rains are clearing up, I reckon you could still get to most gatherings... for a few months, anyway! :shock: ;)
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Last post by Greynomad Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:18 pm
The end of the diesel and petrol engine?
by T1 Terry » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:10 pm
This was posted up on the AEVA forum and there similar articles in the Climate Spectator before it was closed down that many European cities and...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:10 pm
Cut off from the world
by Mrcoolabah1au » Sat Oct 08, 2016 6:21 pm
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Been like for a month now :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Sat Oct 08, 2016 6:21 pm
free victoria weight check
by bagmaker » Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:40 am
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blatantly re-posted from the grey nomads site, Vicroads have opened the Broadford weighbridge to all who wish to use it -as long as vicroads aren't...
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The local tip at Shellharbour will give you axle weights written on a piece of paper for free, or $12 for an actual weighbridge certificate. Each...
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Last post by T1 Terry Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:46 am
Free camp
by Mrcoolabah1au » Wed Aug 03, 2016 4:15 pm
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Road to free camp :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Wow :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:17 pm
Stolen
by BernieQ2 » Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:33 pm
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This is from the CMCA forum some unlucky lady name Cathy .
Thought I would just get it out a bit further .
Bernie .
bc636467-a34a-4cb8-bc0a-9770...
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And I always thought the scumbags only went for powerful vehicles so they could do donuts on the street...
That's why we've never had a vehicle...
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Last post by Greynomad Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:32 pm
Lucky me.
by pet-els » Fri May 27, 2016 6:44 pm
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I saw your email address during the course of my research today. My name is Bill William Groner my wife and I won a Jackpot Lottery...
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... also greedy .
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Last post by Greynomad Sat May 28, 2016 6:57 am
RIP Ronnie Corbett
by T1 Terry » Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:26 am
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A good innings I guess but he will certainly be missed along with all the other greats who have crossed over to the other side recently. His skit a...
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bye ronnie :D
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Fri Apr 01, 2016 2:06 pm
Wake up call
by native pepper » Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:45 am
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This was sent to me by my brother, so thought it may interest others as it does seem to reflect a bad flaw in the direction and current thinking of...
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Why there are so many who claim to understand the history of indigenous Aus and their culture, yet really don't have a clue, is beyond me and the...
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Last post by native pepper Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:03 am
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Last post by Peter and Sandra Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:56 am
Rapid Growth ?
by Busman » Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:14 pm
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Read an article in the Weekend Australian from a respect economics journo so I suspect the figures are correct.
China, in the years 2011-14 (3...
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ADMIN: And that my good Friends is the official end of this thread.
THREAD CLOSED!!
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Last post by BruceS Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:08 am
Caretaker wanted Murwillumbah
by mikeg » Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:53 pm
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Hot off the press 5 Dec 2015.
Expressions of Interest are being called for the position of caretaker at the Murwillumbah Showground. An onsite...
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Hi Dot
Still travelling well and enjoying life on the road, currently on the way to Coolum for Christmas with the grandkids.
Cheers Mike
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Last post by mikeg Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:52 am
CMCA Forum
by Jon and Kay » Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:28 pm
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F day Today, launching at 3pm (maybe)
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Ray,
Email address does not work, just ring NHQ and they will give you your log in. The log in will be your member number and they give you a...
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Last post by pet-els Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:30 am
BLACK for NZ
by norman » Sun Nov 01, 2015 5:17 am
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BLACK
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Always worth watching Dot. We had a few anxious moments.Can never write the Wallabys off.
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Last post by norman Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:10 am
CMCA news [face book]
by pet-els » Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:10 pm
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Just put on Face book page.
We would like to announce that associate members are now welcome at all CMCA sanctioned events, including national and...
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One has to laugh about equal voting rights when in this last election only 4,405 members bothered to vote so really does that matter or is it only...
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Last post by Shirley Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:41 am
Give aways here!
by BruceS » Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:31 am
You must be a member so you'll need to sign up (free) to enter.
Accident camera or a mini jeep crawler. (for the kids amongst us)
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Last post by BruceS Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:31 am
Tourists - lifeboat in Kingston SE, SA
by BruceS » Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:52 pm
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As some of you travel around you may be passing through Kingston SE, SA.
If you have time you might drive along Marine Pde and be going past the...
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Cant beleive that when they took the seamen off (rescued) they did not either retreive the craft or scuttled it as it would have been a shipping...
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Last post by homeless Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:20 am
Club elections for non financial members?
by generdawg » Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:50 pm
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Just posted off my vote for (K.M.) in the C**A board ?
Didn't bother too much looking at the office he was hoping to get reelected to.
Haven't been a...
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What's that saying, a lie can travel the world round before the truth can put on it's shoes ?
This went faster than Platinum Express Post via...
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Last post by generdawg Tue Jul 28, 2015 4:25 pm
Truck Rules Apply
by Dot » Tue Jun 23, 2015 2:35 pm
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got this from caravan mag.
Words by Joseph Van Woerkom
In this issue I thought we’d have a look at the latest Australian Road Rules (ARR 02/2012)...
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It cost me half a bottle of wine, and a BBQ lunch. :D
T'was a social event & we were just chatting.
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Last post by Greynomad Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:12 pm
Where do we all go when the CMCA forum reopens?
by Barry Powell » Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:03 am
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'BruceS' pid='62811' dateline='1412825393']
Directly after Keith Moxham addressed the throng and made mention of reopening the Forum and further...
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...don't you remember the CF get together where we both were trying to run a way after 4 hours.
Oh you mean $Kerching$, I mean Kerang?
... The...
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Last post by generdawg Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:34 pm
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