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Circumnavigate Aust via fromAdel = WA NT QLD etc.
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Hi there, my hubby and I are planning a 6mth trip around our beautiful country with our van Departing Jul 17. We've not done such a big trip before. Do you have any tips & must see places for us. We're in SA & are heading west 1st. Thanks in advance
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Full time nomads
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Id love to chat with those who live on the road. Id love to hear your stories, the good and the bad, where you are and what you are doing and I guess just live vicariously through you until our time comes. 
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How did GN's fare during Cyclone Debbie
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It would be interesting to hear from fellow Grey Nomads on their experiences during Cyclone Debbie, like whether advice given was good or if you infact took your own or if you stayed put? Keb
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Hinterland Caravans
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Aftersales :) , good , bad , mediocre . Know this maybe a touchy question ?? So feel free to PM if you dont want to respond to the post.
Got the feeling they are good to do bussiness with but one never fully knows unless one asks :).
Kind Thanks in advance ey :).
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Safety Camping at Remote Camps Is there any Reports of Problems ?
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I have been reading in this forum about how nervous Solo travelers and indeed nervous couples about staying at National Parks , Forest Free Camps and other remote locations. Apart from one incident recently near Taree NSW when some hooligans robbed the car while the owners were in the toilets at a hig...
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blog section question
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hello everyone, my blog this month is jampacked and i want to do some now n some later. Can i save it as a draft in the nomads forum. I do not have office programme. Thanks
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Had enough rain NZ and Oz !
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Not normally we have so much rain both sides of the ditch .. Sheesh ! Over on East, North Island at present . 150mm rain on one hour ..
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To those with buses or motorhomes
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Hi everyone, We are in the very early stages of researching what set up to buy to go permanently on the road. Our heads are spinning and our eyes are bleeding I'd love to hear from people about the pros and cons of towing a little 4wd behind please. Thanks
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Clutch / non shifting gears
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Hi, have also posted in techies corner. Our Nissan Civillian 1992 recently copped a fair bit of water under it in the recent NSW floods (to the step well). Next day tried to start it, it lurched forward and stalled, the gear seemed stuck and would not engage with motor going. Today same thing, although w...
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Do your Grandchildren play Soccer
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We have a 11 year old grandson who played Soccer for three years here in Australia prior to going to the United Kingdom for two years, where he played Soccer with other kids his own age in London for two seasons.
The family has now returned home and have no plans to go overseas again any time soon so grand...
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Signature question
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Are you allowed to put relevant but commercial websites in your signature? I read the forum rules but no mention there.
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nissan civilian bus 1992.
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Can anyone tell me does this model (Civilian 1992 bus) have an adjustable clutch if so what is the proceedure ?. I have looked at cuppas manual and cannot find a page on this subject. Thanks
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Look After Your Awnings Folks!
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Everywhere we go recently we see sights like this. A few days ago we saw one that had self destructed after being heavily roped down. There was an internal crack between the wall & ceiling running the full length of the awning. Costly! -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Sunday 26th of March 2017 07:...
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55LBS SPANISH MACK
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I just jot back to the island before Cyclone Debbie, and went for a fish with a mate. Landed this mack. 25.03kgs or 55lbs. at Cordellia rocks. it had 5 ft long fillets! Gave most of it to friends , and kept half a fillet for myself. Nice eating. Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 1st of April 2017 11:04:05 A...
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QLD organisations also providing a valuable service.
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Gday... [ apologies Cindy - but I thought it the easiest way to get the info into this forum] http://www.caravanningnews.com/safechk.htm Cheers - John
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Insurer backs fibreglass construction
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http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2017/insurer-backs-fibreglass-construction-58892/
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Secure van storage Oodnadatta, William Creek, Coober Pedy
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Hi we are doing an east to west crossing of the Simpson Desert with friends and then continuing across to WA with them. Due to the itinerary, schedule, etc, we need to drop our van off on the western side of the Simpson before heading back to Birdsville where we will be meeting up with our friends. Can anyb...
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Flinders Ranges October 17
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Gday all Just a quick note to let you know we will be in the Flinders Ranges starting 9th October this year. Anyone wanting to avoid that area would not be great to miss you. We will be at the Wilpena Pound caravan park. Big blue RAAF ensign on the van, cant miss me. OH dont stop for happy hour either.. Cheer...
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Dust finally settled..
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After a truly wonderful first attempt at caravan touring, today I finally got to finish editing and compiling the nearly 2500 images we took on the road. I see it as the last act in the episode even though we came home just before Christmas. We'd lived in a caravan for 10 years way back when, but never took...
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MARCH 2017 UPDATE IN 'MEMBERS BLOGS'
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Finally managed to get it from the printers
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