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ID:154233 - WEB APP INSTALLATION

Member - mikepb25 — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:26:00 GMT

Hi.

I like to use the WebApp to plan and review my road trips. What I find frustrating is that I just can't open the app on my laptop (Windows 11) and run the app immediately. I have to install the app every time I want to use it and then sync. Am I missing something or is this the way it is suppose to be. Otherwise, love the product, couldn't be without it.

Mike B
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ID:154229 - Anne Beadell highway

Ngardanginy — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:53:00 GMT

Hey, has anyone done the Anne Beadell highway in the last couple of years? What is it like?
I'm thinking of wandering up that way while travelling west.
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ID:154209 - How do you budget for a longer road trip around Australia?

Stay F — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:13:00 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm interested in learning how people plan and manage their budgets for longer road trips around Australia.

Fuel, caravan parks, groceries, vehicle maintenance and unexpected repairs can all add up, especially when travelling for several weeks or months. It seems that having a realistic budget before leaving can make a big difference, but actual costs can vary considerably depending on the route, vehicle and style of travel.

For those who have done extended road trips, how do you usually plan your budget?

Do you set a daily spending limit, keep a separate amount for emergencies or simply track expenses as you go? I'd also be interested to hear which costs tend to be higher than expected and what you would do differently on your next trip.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences. I'm keen to learn from people who have spent time travelling around Australia.
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ID:154207 - Yet Another Caravan Maker in Administration

Allan B (Sunshine Coast) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT

Essential Caravans has entered administration, although this time not so dramatically.
Link to ABC News report here.

It is interesting that a Director of Essential Caravans was the broker of the within-administration purchase of Queensland,s Zone RV. Story here. The Titanic deckchairs are certainly being moved around.
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ID:154119 - Unable to route over Ivanhoe crossing

Member - Mighty — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:20:00 GMT

Hi Guys,

I trying to route from Wyndham via Perry Creek rd and over Ivanhoe Crossing to Kunnunurra but it wants to route me down Valentine Springs rd and not over the crossing. Is there a trick to routing across the crossing to Kunnunurra?
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ID:154078 - A new(?) suggestion for a modern digital mapping feature.

Peter_n_Margaret — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:52:00 GMT

It does not bother us and we like to make "discoveries" as we go, but lots of travelers seem to like some sort of idea about the type and condition of that new road or track that they are about to drive, before they get there.

I have never seen this idea (although someone might have done it?), but it would seem to be technically possible these days to imbed photographs (and videos?) into digital maps so that as you hover over a spot on a mapped track, a georeferenced (and dated) photo pops up. :)

Just something else to do, and to keep up-to-date for our map makers and create involvement for users to submit new pics.
Maybe the map version with pics imbedded is an optional extra at extra cost????? A purely commercial option?
My price for this idea is a copy of the latest version. :)
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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ID:154059 - Mould on camper canvas after winter storage

Dusty T1 — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:29:00 GMT

Pulled the camper out after winter storage and found mould spots across the canvas. What's worked for others to get it off without damaging the canvas? And is there a trick to stopping it coming back next time it's stored? Keen to hear what's actually worked, not just what the bottles promise.
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ID:154041 - Cordillo Downs rd

Rod P13 — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:35:00 GMT

Anyone been down Cordillo Downs Rd lately wondering about conditions
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ID:154040 - Caravan swaying from 85klm/ph

Member - Broodie H3 — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:55:00 GMT

Hi all you travellers,
We have purchased a new caravan from a long standing reputable manufacturer in Victoria. No name no pack drill at this stage, We have had the van for nearly 9 months and we are still working through some of the warranty issues we are having, so far so good.
the issue is how do you stop caravan sway. We have owned two othe caravans and niether of them swayed like this one does. if the water tanks are empty or full it will sway over 85 klm/ph, fill the tanks both to the max gives you 190litres, then you can tow to ninety klm/ph. put 70 kilos of fire wood in the front a frame wood holder and you can tow to around 95 unless you are going down hill then you have to drop down to around 70to 80 klm/ph depending on the incline or decline. wheel alingment is ok not perfect but ok. tyre pressures when we took delivery were 55 psi front left 40psi rearleft front right 65 psi, rear right did not know as my pressure gauge could not register the pressure until I let the tyre down to 80psi now all tyre are running at 45 psi. put extra pressure in the rear tyres of our landcruiser, bringing them up to 50 psi. the van is coil independant suspension. Our previous suspension has bee simplicity suspension one van was a roadstar the second van was an atlantic, never had a sway issue with either van even up to 120 klm/ph.
any thoughts on how to rectify this delema would be greatly appreciated
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ID:154036 - New National Parks in Qld

Member - Warrie (NSW) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:35:00 GMT

See ABC via this link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-20/cattle-stations-in-gulf-cape-to-become-national-parks/107284348
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