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Jaxton123 · Jaxton123

G'day all, Looking forward to being a member of the forum. Hoping to pick up some tips from the forum to make our trips easier.

harleyjs · harleyjs

hi all, my wife and i retired back in 2011 and have been on the road since. we have done 3 laps, half way round last year we found the ideal spot to spend winter, and came back again this year. harley

Trevor 57 · Trevor 57

Howdy everyone, Trevor here, my wife and I own a Ranger and tow a A'Van Cruiseliner, we both still work full time, but are patiently awaiting the day when . . . . . . .

Helbob · Helbob

Hi Has anyone travelled along the Savannah way between Normanton and Borroloola recently? What is this section of the road like? Also thinking of going in to Lorella Springs. Any info would be appreciated . Helbob

Phil C · Phil C

Born October 1950 (baby boomer) Educated NSW, joined the airforce in 1968, finished as a avionics technician in 1980. Completed a degree in Education in 1999. Have worked for Job Network, Centrelink, Registered Training Organisations, and Catholic Education as a teacher. We currently live in ou...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I grew up in NZ on family dairy farm , when I left school at 17 I took on 37% share milking which means 37% of the dairy check . I have to maintain dairy gear and fuel, maintenance for equipment .. So you can see where I've learned mechanics .. my father was into horse racing trotters And bred a few good horses...

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 peo...

Pwee54 · Pwee54

Hi fellow Grey Nomads. I'm an extreme novice in caravanning. I've recently bought a Goldstream camper trailer & towed it empty with a Holden Crewman. Much to my disappointment there was a lot of swaying as well as up & down movement when it was being towed. Without changing vehicles would w...

rond · rond

We have just ordered a new Jayco Silverline and it will be delivered at the end on September. At present we are both working, and for a few months will be just doing weekend trips to get used to it. It is our first caravan so i guess we have a lot to learn. Early next year we will retire and take to the road. Hope...

Gregnsue · Gregnsue

We have been on the road for almost three years now starting from Central Coast, NSW and loving it. So far we have spent over two years in WA and still have lots to see, but we might not have a lot of money but we do have a lot of time! Where to go next? Talking to other people or the use of Wikicamps app usually he...

New members and new to caravanning · Pam and Rod

Hi everyone, we haven't done this before but are all set to go with Bailey caravan and 07 SWB PAJERO. As yet we have not been anywhere but as soon as the cold snap forecast for next week has passed we will head north for a weeks shakedown trip to find out what we need and haven't got! Oh, forgot to mention we ar...

Allirah · Allirah

Hey, new forum member here. My partner (Tony) and I are wannabe grey nomads. We are hoping to hit the road towards the end of this year. From there, who knows! For the last few years we've been happy occasional weekenders in our little VW Caravelle, but he's not the right size for us for long term travel...

Linda_and_Luis · Linda_and_Luis

Hi and thanks for adding us. We are both in our 50's and although not retired yet, we are certainly looking forward to joining the grey nomads travelling around this lovely country in the future. We love camping - we have an off-road pop-top caravan - and travelling and especially love anywhere we can t...

WoodynKaren · WoodynKaren

Hi everyone, we recently joined this group because of a recommendation by a relative Daryl Nelson. We often hook up the van and get out touring in between work commitments

bowser · bowser

I have a Ford ranger 2007 3Lt turbo, gear box oil cooler fitted, My first van was a 17ft pop top light weight, I have now up dated to a full van 2.5t Caravan, So far have not had any overheating problems, I have been advised to fit a second cooler for the gear box, Dose any one have information that may assi...

DavidCoral · DavidCoral

WE are gearing up for the lap and semi retirement.. In the process of finding a comfortable van to put behind our 03 Pajero. We are getting snowed under with researching what is suitable and legal. Come the day we take off around late September we are just going to toss a coin to decide which way we head out...

Seachange2000 · Seachange2000

Hi there, My wife and I had our first "Seachange" when we left Australia on 1.1.2000 to do some teaching overseas. Sixteen years of that nomad existence came to an end last Sunday. We have been wandering the world and living out of suitcases and working happily throughout Asia and the Pa...

nimrod · nimrod

Hi everyone.Am planning to start my adventure later this year probably with a 21.5 foot van towed by my trusty Grand Cherokee. I have traveled, and worked, a fair bit around the world but have neglected this great country that I now call home - until now. I have been reading all your posts for a while and...

daffyfrancis · daffyfrancis

Hi everyone, Long time watcher but first time a member. The better half & I are retired, live in Tassie & share our time between home + 30 acres, Mercedes Sprinter Campervan & yacht. We have ventured overseas to mainland Ausie 3 times so far during winter with last year as far as Cookto...

LEN · LEN

WOOPIS I WILL GETIT THANKYOU FOR THE WELCOME AND NEW FRENDSHIPS LEN -- Edited by LEN on Sunday 21st of June 2015 07:17:00 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	G'day from Jaxton (Preview) G'day all, Looking forward to being a member of the forum. Hoping to pick up some tips from the forum to make our trips easier.	Jaxton123	5	552	06:46 AM Jul 22, 2015 by Netco
	gudday (Preview) hi all, my wife and i retired back in 2011 and have been on the road since. we have done 3 laps, half way round last year we found the ideal spot to spend winter, and came back again this year. harley	harleyjs	7	552	10:29 PM Jul 19, 2015 by harleyjs
	Trevor here (Preview) Howdy everyone, Trevor here, my wife and I own a Ranger and tow a A'Van Cruiseliner, we both still work full time, but are patiently awaiting the day when . . . . . . .	Trevor 57	7	625	08:53 PM Jul 20, 2015 by Cadpete
	Savannah way (Preview) Hi Has anyone travelled along the Savannah way between Normanton and Borroloola recently? What is this section of the road like? Also thinking of going in to Lorella Springs. Any info would be appreciated . Helbob	Helbob	5	482	06:17 PM Jul 19, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Ive never really introduced myself here (Preview) Born October 1950 (baby boomer) Educated NSW, joined the airforce in 1968, finished as a avionics technician in 1980. Completed a degree in Education in 1999. Have worked for Job Network, Centrelink, Registered Training Organisations, and Catholic Education as a teacher. We currently live in ou...	Phil C	9	685	01:49 PM Jul 23, 2015 by KFT
	My past introduction (Preview) I grew up in NZ on family dairy farm , when I left school at 17 I took on 37% share milking which means 37% of the dairy check . I have to maintain dairy gear and fuel, maintenance for equipment .. So you can see where I've learned mechanics .. my father was into horse racing trotters And bred a few good horses...	Aus-Kiwi	1	290	11:13 PM Jul 14, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	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 peo...	Big Gorilla	0	463	11:59 AM Jul 12, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	Weight Distribution Harness (Preview) Hi fellow Grey Nomads. I'm an extreme novice in caravanning. I've recently bought a Goldstream camper trailer & towed it empty with a Holden Crewman. Much to my disappointment there was a lot of swaying as well as up & down movement when it was being towed. Without changing vehicles would w...	Pwee54	4	558	09:43 PM Jul 26, 2015 by Cliffy and Shell
	Hello all from Helen and Ron (Preview) We have just ordered a new Jayco Silverline and it will be delivered at the end on September. At present we are both working, and for a few months will be just doing weekend trips to get used to it. It is our first caravan so i guess we have a lot to learn. Early next year we will retire and take to the road. Hope...	rond	6	628	03:59 PM Jul 19, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Gooday to fellow travellers. (Preview) We have been on the road for almost three years now starting from Central Coast, NSW and loving it. So far we have spent over two years in WA and still have lots to see, but we might not have a lot of money but we do have a lot of time! Where to go next? Talking to other people or the use of Wikicamps app usually he...	Gregnsue	7	715	03:58 PM Jul 19, 2015 by cruiser1980
	New members and new to caravanning (Preview) Hi everyone, we haven't done this before but are all set to go with Bailey caravan and 07 SWB PAJERO. As yet we have not been anywhere but as soon as the cold snap forecast for next week has passed we will head north for a weeks shakedown trip to find out what we need and haven't got! Oh, forgot to mention we ar...	Pam and Rod	8	792	05:24 AM Jul 11, 2015 by dishlicker
	Just a Hi (Preview) Hey, new forum member here. My partner (Tony) and I are wannabe grey nomads. We are hoping to hit the road towards the end of this year. From there, who knows! For the last few years we've been happy occasional weekenders in our little VW Caravelle, but he's not the right size for us for long term travel...	Allirah	4	627	04:53 PM Jul 13, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hello Grey Nomads from Linda & Luis on the Gold Coast! (Preview) Hi and thanks for adding us. We are both in our 50's and although not retired yet, we are certainly looking forward to joining the grey nomads travelling around this lovely country in the future. We love camping - we have an off-road pop-top caravan - and travelling and especially love anywhere we can t...	Linda_and_Luis	8	629	04:44 AM Jul 8, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Woody and Karen say hi (Preview) Hi everyone, we recently joined this group because of a recommendation by a relative Daryl Nelson. We often hook up the van and get out touring in between work commitments	WoodynKaren	12	1136	05:08 PM Jul 6, 2015 by WoodynKaren
	Auto gear box cooler (Preview) I have a Ford ranger 2007 3Lt turbo, gear box oil cooler fitted, My first van was a 17ft pop top light weight, I have now up dated to a full van 2.5t Caravan, So far have not had any overheating problems, I have been advised to fit a second cooler for the gear box, Dose any one have information that may assi...	bowser	5	702	09:42 PM Jun 30, 2015 by bowser
	Hi All (Preview) WE are gearing up for the lap and semi retirement.. In the process of finding a comfortable van to put behind our 03 Pajero. We are getting snowed under with researching what is suitable and legal. Come the day we take off around late September we are just going to toss a coin to decide which way we head out...	DavidCoral	4	604	09:03 AM Jun 30, 2015 by aussietraveller
	New Aussie Nomads (Preview) Hi there, My wife and I had our first "Seachange" when we left Australia on 1.1.2000 to do some teaching overseas. Sixteen years of that nomad existence came to an end last Sunday. We have been wandering the world and living out of suitcases and working happily throughout Asia and the Pa...	Seachange2000	7	769	04:41 PM Jul 13, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Another Newbie (Preview) Hi everyone.Am planning to start my adventure later this year probably with a 21.5 foot van towed by my trusty Grand Cherokee. I have traveled, and worked, a fair bit around the world but have neglected this great country that I now call home - until now. I have been reading all your posts for a while and...	nimrod	7	870	11:50 PM Jun 28, 2015 by ballast2
	First post (Preview) Hi everyone, Long time watcher but first time a member. The better half & I are retired, live in Tassie & share our time between home + 30 acres, Mercedes Sprinter Campervan & yacht. We have ventured overseas to mainland Ausie 3 times so far during winter with last year as far as Cookto...	daffyfrancis	3	466	01:06 AM Jun 28, 2015 by cruiser1980
	HI ALL (Preview) WOOPIS I WILL GETIT THANKYOU FOR THE WELCOME AND NEW FRENDSHIPS LEN -- Edited by LEN on Sunday 21st of June 2015 07:17:00 PM	LEN	3	570	01:07 AM Jun 28, 2015 by cruiser1980
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