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Caracampers · Caracampers

We are planning to travel from Bingara to Collarenebri or Walgett and would like to find a nice stop over for a couple of nights, must be dog friendly. I would appreciate any information on this area. -- Edited by Caracampers on Friday 28th of April 2017 01:46:58 PM

Rod · Rod

I am looking at a jayco heritage or stirling, as I thought that they had a reputation for quality, however I heard recently from a traveler that they are much the topic of conversation in parks, and for entirely the wrong reason??? Any comments Rod.

David1464 · David1464

Hi everyone, we are about to buy our first van, but we need some caravan towing skills, especially reversing (plus the basics). Can anyone recommend a driving school. We are in the Sydney area.

Dazzalyn · Dazzalyn

Hi there, thanks to all in advance. We are looking to do our first real trip and the following is the possible itinerary. Could anyone help us with suitable stops with WC's a must. Could hang out for showers etc and spoil ourselves every now and then with a van park or the like. Happy to sit in the Truck/g...

howpar · howpar

Hi All As we are very new to caravanning and planning our first big trip up north, I would like some advice on how long we should stay and where at Uluru and Alice Springs. We have no time barriers. Also could you give me some advice on what to buy so that I can keep my Weaco 50 litre fridge going on battery po...

DonnaC · DonnaC

Dear GN Members, I would like to hear from anyone who is travelling in a small caravan we have an "A" Avan. We love it and have had some great shorter trips in it. I am wondering how it would go for a longer trip. Cheers DonnaC

alan7315 · alan7315

Visited Swan Hill for 4 Nights Noisy Feathered neighbours at the Caravan Park caused early morning swearing. plus an Incontinent Possum christened the Tent on the last night. Now at Wentworth for 2 Nights then North to Broken Hill.

billyjean · billyjean

Is anybody currently touring S.A. in a nps 300 that has super single wheels and all terrain warrior suspension. We would like to see this system as we are getting a hard ride and have been advised to go to these people. We would like to see it first. Please email on billynjean9@yahoo.com.au

Possum3 · Possum3

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-20/six-southwest-queensland-postcodes-named-in-nations-poorest/8456628

brickies · brickies

On the road and some caravan are quite one operator told they have had lots of people canceling book because of the cyclone damage , Talking to a fellow traveler today who is heading south because he dose not want to be in North Queensland in case war break out . And he was serious .

Woody2 · Woody2

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last Post was played; This brings out a new meaning of it. Here is something everyone should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, We have all heard the haunting song, 'The Last Post.' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usu...

Lone Star · Lone Star

Recently sold my 2013 i30 and bought this old girl to do some travelling. I'm finding it better to use the automatic more like a manual and start off in low gear and work up to drive. is this normal for this van? I have had it fully serviced and goes well with a reconditioned motor done about 60,000 ks. Also a...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

As a member of the face book group named Rolling Solo's. I would like to give a shout out, to any G.N'S that might be considering a trip to the red centre in August. " DON'T" There will be a convoy of approx 500 women heading to Ularu early August. I know that some of our G.N'S are also members of this group. I'...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi everyone, (reposted from 'I Digress') I am considering buying an automated sattelite system for the motor home. The old Wingard, she ain't so good and last trip the winder broke off. Caravans Plus sells one called 'Sphere' and Coast to Coast RV is the importer, cheapest at under $3k, including VA...

Tonky · Tonky

Has any other owner of the Avan 'The Erin' experienced a damp patch that appears on the floor, which is carpet, in the middle, between caravan wall and bed frame - and about same distance from the cupboard where the water is stored. The water in compartment can be pumped through to the sink but we rarely u...

meetoo · meetoo

Here are pictures of the four painted silos I have recently seen. Photos in order are Coonalpyn x2, Sheep Hills, Brim, and Patchewollock. Fantastic to see in real life. Must say that Brim is my favorite. Cheers, John. -- Edited by meetoo on Sunday 16th of April 2017 11:46:34 PM

Phil C · Phil C

Lest we forget.

Whiteowl · Whiteowl

Hi folks I am leaving next week.. arriving in Alice Springs on 3rd May. Can anyone suggest a safe camping spot within 100kms east of Alice Springs for a 4WD with rooftop camper? Looking for quiet place to paint landscapes. Cheers :)

Dopey3 · Dopey3

We are thinking about travelling along the Donehue & Plenty highways from Boulia to Alice Springs, we have a 24ft. van behind the Jeep. Could anyone tell me if road is OK for this? We would be travelling end of June early July & time to cover the approx. 700 kms isn't a factor as we are not in a hurr...

NormJean · NormJean

Hello to all fellow travellers. Any suggestions for a quiet clean caravan park in Coffs? Currently staying in Big 4 Yamba. Thanks Norm

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Collarenebri to Walgett (Preview) We are planning to travel from Bingara to Collarenebri or Walgett and would like to find a nice stop over for a couple of nights, must be dog friendly. I would appreciate any information on this area. -- Edited by Caracampers on Friday 28th of April 2017 01:46:58 PM	Caracampers	7	921	07:18 AM Apr 29, 2017 by Caracampers
	Jayco Vans (Preview) I am looking at a jayco heritage or stirling, as I thought that they had a reputation for quality, however I heard recently from a traveler that they are much the topic of conversation in parks, and for entirely the wrong reason??? Any comments Rod.	Rod	29	20377	04:00 PM Apr 28, 2017 by brickies
	Caravan courses (Preview) Hi everyone, we are about to buy our first van, but we need some caravan towing skills, especially reversing (plus the basics). Can anyone recommend a driving school. We are in the Sydney area.	David1464	11	1262	12:53 PM Apr 28, 2017 by brickies
	Camp sites for our first trip. HELP pls (Preview) Hi there, thanks to all in advance. We are looking to do our first real trip and the following is the possible itinerary. Could anyone help us with suitable stops with WC's a must. Could hang out for showers etc and spoil ourselves every now and then with a van park or the like. Happy to sit in the Truck/g...	Dazzalyn	12	1419	10:04 AM Apr 28, 2017 by Dazzalyn
	Uluru/Alice Springs (Preview) Hi All As we are very new to caravanning and planning our first big trip up north, I would like some advice on how long we should stay and where at Uluru and Alice Springs. We have no time barriers. Also could you give me some advice on what to buy so that I can keep my Weaco 50 litre fridge going on battery po...	howpar	6	1257	08:34 AM Apr 28, 2017 by Pamela G
	Small Caravans (Preview) Dear GN Members, I would like to hear from anyone who is travelling in a small caravan we have an "A" Avan. We love it and have had some great shorter trips in it. I am wondering how it would go for a longer trip. Cheers DonnaC	DonnaC	24	3305	07:44 AM Apr 28, 2017 by Jetta7
	The trip is on Still travelling (Preview) Visited Swan Hill for 4 Nights Noisy Feathered neighbours at the Caravan Park caused early morning swearing. plus an Incontinent Possum christened the Tent on the last night. Now at Wentworth for 2 Nights then North to Broken Hill.	alan7315	2	679	10:50 PM Apr 27, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Isuzu nps300 (Preview) Is anybody currently touring S.A. in a nps 300 that has super single wheels and all terrain warrior suspension. We would like to see this system as we are getting a hard ride and have been advised to go to these people. We would like to see it first. Please email on billynjean9@yahoo.com.au	billyjean	2	2587	07:40 PM Apr 27, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where you're needed. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-20/six-southwest-queensland-postcodes-named-in-nations-poorest/8456628	Possum3	3	1014	06:48 PM Apr 27, 2017 by Felicia
	Are you not travelling North this year (Preview) On the road and some caravan are quite one operator told they have had lots of people canceling book because of the cyclone damage , Talking to a fellow traveler today who is heading south because he dose not want to be in North Queensland in case war break out . And he was serious .	brickies	28	1350	11:39 AM Apr 27, 2017 by Tony Bev
	The last post (Preview) If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last Post was played; This brings out a new meaning of it. Here is something everyone should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, We have all heard the haunting song, 'The Last Post.' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usu...	Woody2	12	1649	01:52 AM Apr 27, 2017 by macka17
	Mazda 1995 E2000 (Preview) Recently sold my 2013 i30 and bought this old girl to do some travelling. I'm finding it better to use the automatic more like a manual and start off in low gear and work up to drive. is this normal for this van? I have had it fully serviced and goes well with a reconditioned motor done about 60,000 ks. Also a...	Lone Star	14	3188	01:34 AM Apr 27, 2017 by macka17
	Rolling Solo's Invasion (Preview) *As a member of the face book group named Rolling Solo's. I would like to give a shout out, to any G.N'S that might be considering a trip to the red centre in August.* *" DON'T"* *There will be a convoy of approx 500 women heading to Ularu early August. I know that some of our G.N'S are also members of this group. I'...*	HunnyBunny	7	1485	08:18 PM Apr 26, 2017 by newhorizons
	Sphere Sattelite TV System (Preview) Hi everyone, (reposted from 'I Digress') I am considering buying an automated sattelite system for the motor home. The old Wingard, she ain't so good and last trip the winder broke off. Caravans Plus sells one called 'Sphere' and Coast to Coast RV is the importer, cheapest at under $3k, including VA...	Wild1	12	2093	11:45 AM Apr 26, 2017 by goldcoaster
	Avan Caravan - The Erin - leak in van (Preview) Has any other owner of the Avan 'The Erin' experienced a damp patch that appears on the floor, which is carpet, in the middle, between caravan wall and bed frame - and about same distance from the cupboard where the water is stored. The water in compartment can be pumped through to the sink but we rarely u...	Tonky	11	2360	07:49 PM Apr 25, 2017 by JeffRae
	Victorian Silo Art (Preview) Here are pictures of the four painted silos I have recently seen. Photos in order are Coonalpyn x2, Sheep Hills, Brim, and Patchewollock. Fantastic to see in real life. Must say that Brim is my favorite. Cheers, John. -- Edited by meetoo on Sunday 16th of April 2017 11:46:34 PM	meetoo	19	1516	11:29 AM Apr 25, 2017 by Santa
	A.N.Z.A.C. (Preview) Lest we forget.	Phil C	8	1096	09:49 AM Apr 25, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Travelling from Coober Pedy to Alice Springs (Preview) Hi folks I am leaving next week.. arriving in Alice Springs on 3rd May. Can anyone suggest a safe camping spot within 100kms east of Alice Springs for a 4WD with rooftop camper? Looking for quiet place to paint landscapes. Cheers :)	Whiteowl	8	1005	12:11 AM Apr 25, 2017 by PeterD
	Travelling Boulia to Alice Springs (Preview) We are thinking about travelling along the Donehue & Plenty highways from Boulia to Alice Springs, we have a 24ft. van behind the Jeep. Could anyone tell me if road is OK for this? We would be travelling end of June early July & time to cover the approx. 700 kms isn't a factor as we are not in a hurr...	Dopey3	6	1847	08:15 PM Apr 24, 2017 by Dopey3
	Coffs Harbour (Preview) Hello to all fellow travellers. Any suggestions for a quiet clean caravan park in Coffs? Currently staying in Big 4 Yamba. Thanks Norm	NormJean	4	1023	07:42 PM Apr 24, 2017 by NormJean
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