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meggsy · meggsy

Hi Just introducing myself Ian aka meggsy based in Brisbane

hudson · hudson

have had a motor home for quite few years but have now bought a caravan jayco heritage not sure where on the forum to ask advice, but budget being limited to buy a tow vehicle I was thinking of 07 or later 3ltre prado or 3ltre pajero turbo diesel but the ones in my budget have large ks your thoughts chee...

MervR · MervR

Just saying Hi as new to the Forum. We have returned to caravanning after 25 years, back then we had a Viscount 14' poptop and travelled much of the Eastern states when the kids were young, plus each winter out in the opal fields of Yowah and Quilpie areas for fossicking. Retired now, we have just bought...

briglor · briglor

We are presently staying in a caravan park outside of Mackay. After paying $50 a night at some parks we decided to look for a cheapie for a few nights. We found this one for $160 a week but then found that there was a main road and bridge 200 hundred metres in front a train track 200 metres beside us and an Ab...

john tog · john tog

I am writing to see if anyone has a problem like mine and if they have a solution or any suggestions to fix. I recently purchased a Toyota Coaster motorhome fitted with a Dometic electric awning. The awning has one problem that i am trying to overcome. When the awning is closed and it rains the rain runs in...

MLS · MLS

Hi Everyone This is my first time on the forum. My husband and I are from SA and we are starting to plan our 6 month caravan trip and was wondering what time/month is the best to head up through the centre and then over to WA. Also I would be most grateful if anyone can tell me places that we 'must visit' on our...

vk6gmd · vk6gmd

Hi every1, grey but no nomad yet. We hope to get on the road for good early next year when I have finished the van and all other things are sorted. Just saying hello for now. regards Gmd

Johnmac · Johnmac

Hi all,just a warning to those that my need to buy things at Repco in Canarvon. I bought a 150 W inverter that I had trouble with $187 (since had problem fixed) went to Repco in Canarvon who had a 20 percent sale on.Yes they could get me one up from down south for $315 special price,as I needed it for my CPAP ma...

keiththerat · keiththerat

Hi, I have joined The Grey Nomad Forums to share and get ideas of traveling around Oz. Firstly during a recent trip around N.S.W. Outback we met some people that had a book about pubs and if you visited the pub you could get the page stamped or signed,something like a pub crawl. Would any one know of this bo...

les2010 · les2010

Hi everyone Les and Maria here, We hit the road in 5 weeks for our long awaited trip, we hope to see everything we have talked about for 30 odd years and meet some great people out there. Les & Maria

LG · LG

Hi we have a Winnebago Esperance and wanted to mount a scooter/motorbike stand at the back of the van, but are worried about the weight and the integrity of the chassis. how do other people get around. my husband doesnt want to tow another vehicle. Some technical help would be great. Thanks

Bungy48 · Bungy48

Hi all just joined like to introduce myself. I have just made redundant what a shame and I have decided to set off on an adventure. Just about to buy a caravan and head off. I will most certainly be asking a lot of questions from you fine people. Does anyone have any advise for looking for casual work to supp...

Robreen · Robreen

G,day all. After much looking over a few years, I decided to join. I have noticed and learnt already good information. We are just starting our journey in the next chapter of our life, Left The Barossa on 13th August and progressed to Swan Hill so far. We are heading to Brisbane by the end of Sept, then a m...

Dave67 · Dave67

Dave here, just saying G'day to all. I don't have a van just yet but am very keen to get one soon and to start drawing on the vast collective knowledge of all of you. Have a 4wd and have been going camping my whole life but never with a van, well in the later years of my childhood my parents did up grade to a campe...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

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 several months where people post photos of famous pe...

Grego · Grego

Hey all I am looking forward to being a part of this forum. I am a newby to this forum but I have travelled by 4X4 and van on and off for the past 30 odd years and have loved every minute of it. I love to debate and I love forums :) I love seeing a balanced point of view and enjoy pushing debates to find the balan...

johnwembley · johnwembley

Hi All, New to your great Forum. We are John & Lin. Hubbie is grey but I am not...well not quite yet. About to pick up our first Camper Trailer, Jayco Swan. Excited. 3 week trip in October. Perth - Coral Bay - Karijini - Perth. Have booked sites at C/Bay and Karijini, but not sure where to stay over night...

crusader1 · crusader1

Hi all. weve been out and about in camper trailer for a while and with a 3month trip coming up soon we decided to move up to a caravan for a number of reasons. primarily setting up and packing the trailer up every day gets tedious after a while and a lot more comfort and convenience wont hurt. So we ordered a C...

djhenn · djhenn

Looking at buying a 2009 Suburu Forester 2.5L. What sort of van can I pull with this size car. Considering a pop top A van?.

Woody2 · Woody2

G-Day from an other newbie couple Woody about too celebrate my 21st for the 44th time Anne just celebrated her 21st for the 40th time We have been retired since last xmas. Have been house sitting on the mid north coast nsw Leave in 2wks for qld, various sitting positions until the end of Feb, then acro...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Newbie (Preview) Hi Just introducing myself Ian aka meggsy based in Brisbane	meggsy	5	499	11:42 PM Sep 9, 2015 by aussietraveller
	g day just like to introduce myself Gary and wife Lisa (Preview) have had a motor home for quite few years but have now bought a caravan jayco heritage not sure where on the forum to ask advice, but budget being limited to buy a tow vehicle I was thinking of 07 or later 3ltre prado or 3ltre pajero turbo diesel but the ones in my budget have large ks your thoughts chee...	hudson	5	571	08:28 PM Sep 6, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hi from Merv and Nancy (Preview) Just saying Hi as new to the Forum. We have returned to caravanning after 25 years, back then we had a Viscount 14' poptop and travelled much of the Eastern states when the kids were young, plus each winter out in the opal fields of Yowah and Quilpie areas for fossicking. Retired now, we have just bought...	MervR	5	728	10:55 PM Sep 1, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	We are new to Grey Nomads and are just writing to say hi to everyone. (Preview) We are presently staying in a caravan park outside of Mackay. After paying $50 a night at some parks we decided to look for a cheapie for a few nights. We found this one for $160 a week but then found that there was a main road and bridge 200 hundred metres in front a train track 200 metres beside us and an Ab...	briglor	10	846	03:59 PM Sep 2, 2015 by Dougwe
	General enquirey (Preview) I am writing to see if anyone has a problem like mine and if they have a solution or any suggestions to fix. I recently purchased a Toyota Coaster motorhome fitted with a Dometic electric awning. The awning has one problem that i am trying to overcome. When the awning is closed and it rains the rain runs in...	john tog	3	655	10:49 AM Sep 7, 2015 by meggsy
	Heading north through the centre (Preview) Hi Everyone This is my first time on the forum. My husband and I are from SA and we are starting to plan our 6 month caravan trip and was wondering what time/month is the best to head up through the centre and then over to WA. Also I would be most grateful if anyone can tell me places that we 'must visit' on our...	MLS	5	592	04:23 PM Sep 2, 2015 by robo24
	New to the forum (Preview) Hi every1, grey but no nomad yet. We hope to get on the road for good early next year when I have finished the van and all other things are sorted. Just saying hello for now. regards Gmd	vk6gmd	8	678	10:13 PM Aug 31, 2015 by vk6gmd
	Don't be ripped off (Preview) Hi all,just a warning to those that my need to buy things at Repco in Canarvon. I bought a 150 W inverter that I had trouble with $187 (since had problem fixed) went to Repco in Canarvon who had a 20 percent sale on.Yes they could get me one up from down south for $315 special price,as I needed it for my CPAP ma...	Johnmac	10	909	09:48 PM Aug 31, 2015 by Johnmac
	Newbie (Preview) Hi, I have joined The Grey Nomad Forums to share and get ideas of traveling around Oz. Firstly during a recent trip around N.S.W. Outback we met some people that had a book about pubs and if you visited the pub you could get the page stamped or signed,something like a pub crawl. Would any one know of this bo...	keiththerat	2	339	07:53 PM Aug 30, 2015 by Dougwe
	Hi To Everyone (Preview) Hi everyone Les and Maria here, We hit the road in 5 weeks for our long awaited trip, we hope to see everything we have talked about for 30 odd years and meet some great people out there. Les & Maria	les2010	4	355	08:30 PM Sep 6, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Winnebago help required for attachement of scooter ramp at the rear (Preview) Hi we have a Winnebago Esperance and wanted to mount a scooter/motorbike stand at the back of the van, but are worried about the weight and the integrity of the chassis. how do other people get around. my husband doesnt want to tow another vehicle. Some technical help would be great. Thanks	LG	6	832	08:15 AM Aug 31, 2015 by LG
	Hello all (Preview) Hi all just joined like to introduce myself. I have just made redundant what a shame and I have decided to set off on an adventure. Just about to buy a caravan and head off. I will most certainly be asking a lot of questions from you fine people. Does anyone have any advise for looking for casual work to supp...	Bungy48	5	647	07:38 AM Aug 28, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Robert and Maureen saying hallo (Preview) G,day all. After much looking over a few years, I decided to join. I have noticed and learnt already good information. We are just starting our journey in the next chapter of our life, Left The Barossa on 13th August and progressed to Swan Hill so far. We are heading to Brisbane by the end of Sept, then a m...	Robreen	5	660	07:33 AM Aug 28, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hello all (Preview) Dave here, just saying G'day to all. I don't have a van just yet but am very keen to get one soon and to start drawing on the vast collective knowledge of all of you. Have a 4wd and have been going camping my whole life but never with a van, well in the later years of my childhood my parents did up grade to a campe...	Dave67	5	784	10:38 AM Aug 24, 2015 by aussietraveller
	WELCOME TO ALL NEWCOMERS TO THE FORUM (Preview) 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 several months where people post photos of famous pe...	Big Gorilla	0	422	07:35 AM Aug 18, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	yep another newby but 30 plus years of travelling with caravans I am no stranger :) (Preview) Hey all I am looking forward to being a part of this forum. I am a newby to this forum but I have travelled by 4X4 and van on and off for the past 30 odd years and have loved every minute of it. I love to debate and I love forums :) I love seeing a balanced point of view and enjoy pushing debates to find the balan...	Grego	5	912	10:05 PM Aug 24, 2015 by sandgrooper1
	Stopover between Karijini and Perth (Preview) Hi All, New to your great Forum. We are John & Lin. Hubbie is grey but I am not...well not quite yet. About to pick up our first Camper Trailer, Jayco Swan. Excited. 3 week trip in October. Perth - Coral Bay - Karijini - Perth. Have booked sites at C/Bay and Karijini, but not sure where to stay over night...	johnwembley	8	1881	03:20 PM Sep 20, 2015 by Delta18
	First time under a hard top (Preview) Hi all. weve been out and about in camper trailer for a while and with a 3month trip coming up soon we decided to move up to a caravan for a number of reasons. primarily setting up and packing the trailer up every day gets tedious after a while and a lot more comfort and convenience wont hurt. So we ordered a C...	crusader1	6	740	06:49 PM Oct 20, 2015 by crusader1
	NEW COMER (Preview) Looking at buying a 2009 Suburu Forester 2.5L. What sort of van can I pull with this size car. Considering a pop top A van?.	djhenn	3	484	06:15 PM Aug 19, 2015 by aussietraveller
	G-Day all (Preview) G-Day from an other newbie couple Woody about too celebrate my 21st for the 44th time Anne just celebrated her 21st for the 40th time We have been retired since last xmas. Have been house sitting on the mid north coast nsw Leave in 2wks for qld, various sitting positions until the end of Feb, then acro...	Woody2	3	453	06:04 PM Aug 19, 2015 by aussietraveller
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