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Thoughts On A The Grey Nomad Pennant
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http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55264369/gn-merchandise-update/
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Review to Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989
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The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989, the review is called the Motor Vehicles Standards Act Reform. Feb 2016 and as part of this review, regard is being given to the current practices for regulating caravans and whether there is a need for change. T...
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Travelling around Queensland
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Hello Fellow Travellers...YES we are still Learning...We are at Galaxy Caravan Park with our 21 ft Road star till Saturday morning and I have to say..Nice little park yet I am not one for the Caravan Parks yet was convenient for us as Steven was not well at the time....Now...We are looking for a camping...
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Motor Home specifics
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Makes of vehicle Toyota Mercedes... For the engine is there any make which are better than others if the have more Km on them, or the engine is better equipped to handle it age? What about weird makes or imported motor homes, does it make it hard to maintain them or find parts to service them? Which is bett...
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Filling prescriptions in Tasmania
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A heads up to people planning a trip to Tasmania... My wife, like so many others, is currently being treated for terminal cancer. We had a break in her treatment and decided to tick of one of her 'bucket list' items and return to Tasmania for a visit. We both lived there for over 30 years but never really ha...
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new grey nomad
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Hi, I am a new member - well I have grey hair already so now I am also a nomad - yea! I am looking to buy a coaster to set up as home, any tips would be gratefully appreciated, or if you have a loved coaster you no longer have a use for please email me. I am really looking forward to the nomadic lifestyle. any tips...
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Aldi Step Ladder
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For those who do not yet have a ladder Aldi have a four step one on sale from Saturday 27th February for $49.99. (Well, you won't get any change out of $50.00!) I bought a similar one from Aldi several years ago and when it is not strapped to the rear bumper bar of the van it is in the house. Being aluminium it...
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Long Weekend
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Dogs Health to all dog owners traveling with dogs
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Okay so I am in my home on wheels having the time of my life.... Are there any precautions that you take with your animal out and about? What about when you stop on the side the road for a toilet break for your pooch do you let them explore the scrub or do you worry about snakes and such? Do you have them always w...
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UP THE STUART TO DARWIN
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Planning a trip to Darwin first time for us in small campervan .. over 3.. 4 months any info regarding stuart hwy etc appreciated .... From Darwin to Broome .. Perth then back to Melbourne big trip so any advice from you guys would help mainly fuel stops etc free overnighters and cheap one night s...
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ALDI 'The Open Road' Caravanning special buys Saturday 20th Feb
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https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-20-feb/
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ALDI 'The Open Road' Caravanning special buys Saturday 20th Feb
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https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-20-feb/
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Where Is He.
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I know when things seem a little odd one could summon Batman by shining the bat symbol into the night sky and one could ask Clark Kent to summon Superman but what does one do when The Phantom is needed to sort out some really odd behaviour. Does he just appear or is there one amongst us that knows the call si...
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Brake Fluid Testing
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Last week we traveled from Canberra through Cooma to Bemboka (close to Bega). This involved driving down Brown's Mountain, one of the steepest and windiest pieces of road we've traveled on. This was made worse by road crews repairing a slip closing off one lane with automated traffic lights. The bra...
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Nowhere to hide
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Thought I'd be fairly incognito parked up at my sister's place for a bit before continuing the journey south, but Google Earth got me. Anyone else been snapped by Google's eye in the sky?
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Fowlers Bay SA CV Park
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Hi all, Starting to put together our maiden voyage this coming season. I want to revisit Flowers Bay SA. Has anyone stopped over their lately. The CVP has new management and fees for a tent from $25 PN. Has anyone used a powered site and how much. Their web site doesn't give a costing except for saying ,...
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where to stay near Coomera Queensland
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hello every one...Karen again after a long spell. Yes still traveling yet stayed at Padstow..NSW for awhile ...Last nite we stayed at a camp ground called Coomburra Valley Campground and cost $28 for two of us on Seniors...a rough road in and it was like concentration camp as far as I was concern...
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new member
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am not sure if this is the correct way to do this but here goes , have just joined this wonderful site and thank you for having us on board , as i am new to all this travelling life style and am a novice , do not have a motor home or caravan , we are going to be travelling with a camper trailer , and overnight stays w...
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Insurance companies wanting proof of servicing
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I have been hearing from other people that insurance companies have been asking for proof of servicing when making a claim , Well last week when renewing my caravan insurance with QBE I was informed that I could be ask for proof of servicing when making a claim , So how common is this .
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Water for the caravan
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Hi Folks, once again I'm after advice and thoughts. This time re:water for the caravan. It looks like we will be having 3 water tanks with our new van, 2 x 80ltr and 1 x 60ltr. My thinking is, as we plan to be on the road permanently and would be picking up fresh water anywhere from a tap to a stream that we wou...
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New Member as well
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Hello all, I am a new member and starting to get familiar with this forum. Hello to you all. We have been traveling on odd trips, usually to Darwin where my Daughter lives, for about 6 years now. We have covered a big part of the east coast of Australia so far and plan to come down the WA Coast after our annual...
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