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A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS.
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A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of fa...
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CARAVAN STAY NEAR SPIRIT OF TASMANIA
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HELLO TO ALL, NEW THIS SORT OF THING SO HERE GO. WIFE AND I ARE GOING TO TAS IN FEB THIS YEAR. LEAVING ON THE MORNING FERRY. I AM TRYING TO FIND CARAVAN ACCOMODATION FOR TWO DAYS BEFORE LEAVING, REASONABLY CLOSE TO THE TERMINAL. I WILL BE APPROACHING MELBOURNE FROM THE SOUTH EAST AND WOULD PREFER TO S...
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New Motorhomers
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After a few years in a small caravan we are now the proud owners of a new Sunliner Vibe Motorhome. It's based on the Renault Master X62, 2.3 TD, 7.1m long, rear wheel drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyv7qq_7JCk We had a few after market extras attached so as to maintain comfort when free camp...
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First Post
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Hi, It is now 1 year since we collected our first motorhome an Auto-trail Tracker FB. We have travelled over 24,000 kms in that year to Cooktown in the north and Ceduna to the west and lots in between. After a year of learning and observing I now feel experienced sufficiently to offer comments to some of t...
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Towiing with the new mitsubishi pajero sport
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hi all. I have just ordered a pajero sport to tow our grant tourer caravan weighing 2.3 tonnes. As they only started selling in australia in december i can find no reviews which give actual towing experiences. Its a long shot but has anyone on this forum taken delivery and experienced towing with this b...
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G'day from the Amblng Austins
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Hi all, we are another couple of very happy Grey Nomads who love exploring our beautiful country. After a short period in the OzTent we progressed to a Kimberley Off Road Kamper Trailer (Mariner) in 2003. Over the next 5 years we enjoyed many great adventures travelling over 120,000 kilometers to al...
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newbies
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Gday everyone , We have finally got it together and are now on the road . hope to meet people from here, over the coming years . Colette and Glenn posting the tug and van on the other forum (show us your rig)
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Slipping air conditioner belt on 2001 Toyota Coaster
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I am hoping someone can help i bought a new belt for the air conditioner on my Toyota Coaster the belt started slipping after it was fitted after i had driven about 200 k is there any one who can advise me on how to stop the belt slipping it is a ribbed belt which should not slip yet this has happened at least 3...
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Canadians needing some help and advice
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Canadians needing some help
Happy New Year Everyone out there doing things in life. My wife Belinda and I are two Canadian Nomads mainly cruising sailor types. We are currently in Malaysia and will be heading to Perth Western Australia for the last week of January. The 23 rd To the 30th. To pick up som...
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What brand & model of water pump.
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What sort of water pump should I purchase. Looking for a 12 volt pump that I can pump from a creek & use for a shower etc near & around the van. Prefer something that doesn't take a lot to prime or is self priming, reasonably compact & light, let's say about 3 meter head or more & maybe have a...
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Hello, we are new Members.
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Hi, Rosemary & Brian are pleased to join this group of Happy Travellers. We have owned caravans for many years and now have a 18ft Franklin Arrow and are towing with an Isuzu MUX-LST. Last year we had a 10 week trip over 10,000k all in Caravan Parks and all paved roads. 2016 we are planning a 7 month t...
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Travelling around Oz with a dog.
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hi all, we are a retired couple (62, me Jen & 67 Mal) plus a 4 yr old Golden Retriever, Hannah and we have started to plan for our grey nomad journey. But how do you all manage with a dog in tow? We are also exploring caravans and like the Majestic Knight. Any comments from Knight owners? We will be towing...
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Newbie not so grey nomads
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G'day all. Well I'm new to this forum so I had better introduce myself. I go by the name Spokkie as in Star Trek. We're onto our 2nd caravan, it is a 2015 20' Jayco Starcraft Outback. We tow it with a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. We are extremely pleased with the tow vehicle as it is doing a great job. The...
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A hello by new member
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Hi Jason here from Sydney. I'm an engineer. I presently have a 1996 Land Rover D1 auto. Learnt a lot about tweaking engine, rebuilding parts of engine, engine supervision systems, suspension, body mods, etc over the past 20 years. Its got to be the most reliable and solid 4x4 in a small size vehicl...
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Also solo
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I finally have done it..I left Cairns (home) and I'm on my way down to #1 on my bucket list "The great Ocean Rd". Currently staying at Erowal Bay and taking my time. It's great to escape the heat and rain and the scenery is great and I am hoping to meet up with some of you travelers along the way.
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New Solo Member
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Hi my little dog and I are new members about to begin an exciting adventure but I must admit a little anxious going solo. I pick up my new Sunliner motorhome on 14th and hope to take off in February. Heading down the south coast of NSW. Hope to meet new friends and always looking for tips and advise. Pam
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New Solo Member
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Hi hope this is were I introduce myself. I pick up my new Sunliner Motor home on 14th January and I'm very excited plus a little anxious about my new adventure. This is all very new to me so if you see me on the road please wave or pull up near me say hello....I will need all the advise I can get. I intend to...
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Gazal Infinity 2000,
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Hi, I recently purchased a 2000 Gazal Infinity in excellent order, unfortunately it did not come with history, ( possibly stolen and paid out by the insurance). does anyone have a service manual or owners manual please. I would appreciate any advice you can give me, Happy New year to all, pye317...
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New person on the block
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Good morning Just a short note to introduce john and Linda to you all. we are about to start retirement but need some advice. We have a 2006 Nissan Navara 3.0 Litre Turbo diesel, bought form brand new with 169,000 km on the clock. We are about to get electric brakes installed and a new suspension syste...
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A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS...
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A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of f...
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