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ID:153713 - Australian Off-road Campers closes

Glenn M8 — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:53:00 GMT

Over the past few days AOR have shut down their website, forum, Facebook page and owners Facebook page. Their phones are no longer connected. Drove past the Caloundra yard this morning and it was virtually empty. So I stopped to speak to a gentleman at the gate enquiring if I could book a service. His response was they shut up shop on Wednesday. It is interesting though that just last week the owner posted on the forum about working on a new design and that on the 3/9 there was some business registrations on the ASIC website.
Sadly it looks like another Australian manufacturer has closed.
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ID:153646 - Hinges for fridge.

Kirk L — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:25:00 GMT

Hi guys. Have a YCD90A kings 90 l fridge freezer which is an ever cool apparently. I can't get the hinges from either and were wondering if any one had come up with a supplier or an alternate hinge that fits. The fridge is fine. Can't really screw a different hinge on because there are threaded nuts in the lid to suit. [gi]251352[/gi]
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ID:153620 - Tyre monitoring sender units on tyres

Member - Geoff W17 — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:50:00 GMT

As we are planning the following trip from Brisbane - plenty Hw- Alice Springs- tanami road- halls creek- derby- Gibb road- bungle bungle- Katherine- back to Brisbane I’d like get some feed back on if you need to remove the tyre monitoring units on each tyre. After doing Birdsville the mechanic told us we should remove them as they are the biggest single cause for tyre valves breaking off.
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ID:153610 - Trip/Gathering VIC - coffee club 2026

MUZBRY- Life member(Vic) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:34:00 GMT

Dates: 17/09/2026 to 17/09/2026
Name: VIC - coffee club 2026
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ID:153609 - Smartworld dash mounted screen

Member - Ross638 — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:24:00 GMT

Hi anyone had problems with Smartworlds dash mounted screen turning it self off. We’ve had three screens supplied to us now and everyone of them turns itself off once we hit gravel roads. I’ve tried at least 3 different power sources and even a different power cord. Some times it will start up again then turn off, other times it just stays off.
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ID:153604 - Exploring Harvey Bay - 14 - 18 Oct 26

Member - Mark B68 — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:36:00 GMT

Got a booking with Ingenia at Harvey Bay for four days.

What are some of the highlights to see and do?

Any interesting 4WD spots ??

ps we have been there before but looking for some local knowledge or what others have done ??
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ID:153584 - Simpson Desert ranger retires.

Allan B (Sunshine Coast) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:43:00 GMT

Ranger in charge, Don Rowlands hangs up his uniform.
ABC News story here.
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ID:153568 - West on the Anne Beadell Highway from Emu Junction on 28-29/8/2026

Peter_n_Margaret — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:11:00 GMT

Indeed, the Anne Beadell has been graded from Emu Junction to the East in February 2026.
There are minor and moderate corrugations redeveloping in sections but it is very different from what it has been.
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This is crossing into Tallaringa CP. Short video clip.
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We drove about 110km from Emu today and did 10 photo points along the way.
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Friends of the Great Victoria Desert
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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ID:153538 - Korean WHV Quest: Private Land Bushcraft Access?

YEJOON K — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:06:00 GMT

G'day everyone,

I’m Yejun, a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) maker from South Korea. I came to Australia with a personal mission: to test whether outdoor exploration and traditional bushcraft are truly my life's passion.

My dream is to experience short, 1-night bushcraft stays in regional Australia—building temporary A-frame shelters strictly using fallen timber, managing small campfires safely, and strictly adhering to Leave No Trace (LNT) principles. If I find that this lifestyle truly sparks my soul, I plan to dedicate my life to this path.

Before committing 3 months to farm work for my 2nd visa, I want to ask experienced Aussie locals:
How realistic is it to get permission from local farmers or private property owners for short overnight bushcraft stays?

Coming from Korea, respecting Australian laws and local property rights is my highest priority. Do local landowners generally open up if approached politely with proof of respect for their land, or do public liability insurance and safety concerns make private land access practically impossible across states?

I would deeply appreciate any honest insights, advice, or alternative suggestions from seasoned explorers. Thank you for reading and for supporting a young traveler’s dream!
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ID:153537 - Random pics from Maralinga to Emu 25-26/8/26

Peter_n_Margaret — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:25:00 GMT

With Friends of the Great Victoria Desert vegetation photo point survey.
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There seems to be no easy way to get pics in the correct order?
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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