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newadventures · newadventures

Hi all, long time reader first time poster I am a long suffering member of the Melbourne Football Club and I received an email from them the other night about a club auction they are having. From what I can see it is a New Age Caravans Glider 15ft. Current price is only $40,000 and from my research their pri...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

Info on best road to travel with big rig. Hi all we are currently just north of Townsville and would love to attend the Xmas in July at Mareeba this year. But are not too sure which road is the best to travel with a big rig being 9mtre converted bus towing 6mtre trailer. We would love to hear from anyone that h...

Bassman · Bassman

Hello to the group. Last month we were all excited planning and investigating vans and tow vehicles. Today I bumped into a friend at a Hamfest (Amateur Radio Swap Meet) and we started talking about caravans. His recommendation was for me to forget all about it. There are too many vans on the roads an...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, you won't miss me now as I have a new headdress for special occasions, something to keep my drink cool on a hot day and you will even find me easier with the sticker on the front and back of the tee pee. A big thanks to Cindy for my Cap, stubby holder and stickers. I was offered a shirt when I got my new title...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Yepie, Today we sold our Camper with great great memories. Now we are Ready to join the throng in full in our new van. Lambie a very happy lassie. Hey Jim & Lambie

dING · dING

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WSIUf2hD6Io

Yendorane · Yendorane

Have spent 2 weeks in Stanthorpe with my son & this is what we woke up this this morning

Dougwe · Dougwe

.......at Melbourne airport for Mr and Mrs Kiwi (Kiwi as and Kiwi Rainbow). Now it might be a bit soggy due to the wet weather down south but hey I can't do everything.

Robin · Robin

Hi everyone I'm getting ready for our first trip in the caravan but I was wondering do you buy special sheet that fit the queen size mattresses in the caravan due to the round ends on them ? If anyone has advice on the subject would really appreciate it thanks Robin

Plendo · Plendo

I often see this question on the forum, so I have attempted to provide a simplified explanation in the solar sub section (inside Techies). If you are one of the many who feel you need this type of information I hope you find it helps your understanding.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Can;t help but notice the amount of vans both small & large behind fully loaded vehicles here in WA with NO WDH's. Also the amount that come into free camps at 8-9 pm & gone before daylight; seems more like a mission against the clock rather than a holiday.. JC.

caseyv · caseyv

HI guys. i am looking for some suggestions on what induction cooker to get when i get my camper trailer.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul & Erils SA adventure July 2015Well, what an enlightening 10 days we have just had. Due to babysitting duties and Eril's trip to Tassie we had an 11 day window to get away. I had some business stuff to pick up in Adelaide and we wanted to visit Erils sisters family.My main job to get the van r...

NicknShaz · NicknShaz

hi was hoping that someone could help us please or has anyone had a similar problem with a Jayco Starcraft 2014 model. Our TV, aerial and radio no longer work although they have been fine for the past 3 months . I have checked the actual TV and this works when plugged into another 12v socket. There seems t...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

G'day, just posted a brief precis'/photos of our prospecting trip to Laverton W.A in 'I Digress'...we were away 6 weeks and had to return to Bendigo for repairs to our Van etc after our bush camp got caught in the 100 km winds/electrical storms north west of Laverton W.A.....interesting trip..g...

kandagal · kandagal

Just arrived at Ban Ban Springs (Sth Qld). Lots of other RVs here. Had a smooth trip from Westwood (west of Rocky). Passed oodles of RVs heading north.

iana · iana

We/I have been looking at vans for a couple of years now trying to find the one that suited our needs. The closest we have got to the one that ticked all the boxes was when we checked out a Jayco Silverline 24ft model with the recliner chairs in the front. To day we went and rechecked that model (2015 new). No...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, With more and mor free camps insisting on vans being self contained and not discharging grey water onto the ground, what are the alternatives to having a grey water tank permanently installed? For example is there a portable option available. We sometimes do trips where no free camping is in...

19bruce54 · 19bruce54

Hi All Be heading to Western Australia next month and would apreciate any thoughts on crossing the Nullarbor and were to stay. Plan to leave from Ceduna first thing in the morning and usually do around 500 Km a day, any advice on were to aim for day one, two and so on would be a great help along with were to fu...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-17/man-found-alive-after-being-lost-for-three-nights-in-outback-wa/6628800

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	New Age Caravans Glider auction (Preview) Hi all, long time reader first time poster I am a long suffering member of the Melbourne Football Club and I received an email from them the other night about a club auction they are having. From what I can see it is a New Age Caravans Glider 15ft. Current price is only $40,000 and from my research their pri...	newadventures	13	2812	01:39 PM Jul 20, 2015 by newadventures
	Xmas in July at Mareeba (Preview) Info on best road to travel with big rig. Hi all we are currently just north of Townsville and would love to attend the Xmas in July at Mareeba this year. But are not too sure which road is the best to travel with a big rig being 9mtre converted bus towing 6mtre trailer. We would love to hear from anyone that h...	gypsynolmate	3	652	01:04 PM Jul 20, 2015 by gypsynolmate
	Too Crowded? Newbie looking to purchase their first van and tug. (Preview) Hello to the group. Last month we were all excited planning and investigating vans and tow vehicles. Today I bumped into a friend at a Hamfest (Amateur Radio Swap Meet) and we started talking about caravans. His recommendation was for me to forget all about it. There are too many vans on the roads an...	Bassman	28	1734	12:48 PM Jul 20, 2015 by PeterD
	NEW HEADDRESS (Preview) Yep, you won't miss me now as I have a new headdress for special occasions, something to keep my drink cool on a hot day and you will even find me easier with the sticker on the front and back of the tee pee. A big thanks to Cindy for my Cap, stubby holder and stickers. I was offered a shirt when I got my new title...	Dougwe	16	1265	09:50 AM Jul 20, 2015 by Ontos45
	Sold (Preview) Yepie, Today we sold our Camper with great great memories. Now we are Ready to join the throng in full in our new van. Lambie a very happy lassie. Hey Jim & Lambie	Hey Jim	5	886	08:50 PM Jul 19, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Cant argue with these sentiments (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WSIUf2hD6Io	dING	3	1064	08:02 PM Jul 19, 2015 by Cupie
	Stanthorpe this morning (Preview) Have spent 2 weeks in Stanthorpe with my son & this is what we woke up this this morning	Yendorane	9	1089	07:25 PM Jul 19, 2015 by Felicia
	RED CARPET IS OUT (Preview) .......at Melbourne airport for Mr and Mrs Kiwi (Kiwi as and Kiwi Rainbow). Now it might be a bit soggy due to the wet weather down south but hey I can't do everything.	Dougwe	20	1389	06:07 PM Jul 19, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Sheets for the queen size bed in the caravan (Preview) Hi everyone I'm getting ready for our first trip in the caravan but I was wondering do you buy special sheet that fit the queen size mattresses in the caravan due to the round ends on them ? If anyone has advice on the subject would really appreciate it thanks Robin	Robin	8	5370	05:09 PM Jul 19, 2015 by Phil C
	How much solar do we need ? (Preview) I often see this question on the forum, so I have attempted to provide a simplified explanation in the solar sub section (inside Techies). If you are one of the many who feel you need this type of information I hope you find it helps your understanding.	Plendo	0	558	09:31 AM Jul 19, 2015 by Plendo
	OBSERVATIONS; (Preview) Can;t help but notice the amount of vans both small & large behind fully loaded vehicles here in WA with NO WDH's. Also the amount that come into free camps at 8-9 pm & gone before daylight; seems more like a mission against the clock rather than a holiday.. JC.	justcruisin01	11	1218	06:43 AM Jul 19, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	induction cooker (Preview) HI guys. i am looking for some suggestions on what induction cooker to get when i get my camper trailer.	caseyv	6	787	09:59 PM Jul 18, 2015 by Graden
	Our supposedly restful trip turned into an adventure..... (Preview) *Aussie Paul & Erils SA adventure July 2015*Well, what an enlightening 10 days we have just had. Due to babysitting duties and Eril's trip to Tassie we had an 11 day window to get away. I had some business stuff to pick up in Adelaide and we wanted to visit Erils sisters family.My main job to get the van r...	aussie_paul	7	1694	04:49 PM Jul 18, 2015 by madcart
	TV, aerial and radio not working (Preview) hi was hoping that someone could help us please or has anyone had a similar problem with a Jayco Starcraft 2014 model. Our TV, aerial and radio no longer work although they have been fine for the past 3 months . I have checked the actual TV and this works when plugged into another 12v socket. There seems t...	NicknShaz	5	594	04:46 PM Jul 18, 2015 by Phil C
	Just returned from prospecting Laverton W.A.....damage from wind gusts/storm.. (Preview) G'day, just posted a brief precis'/photos of our prospecting trip to Laverton W.A in 'I Digress'...we were away 6 weeks and had to return to Bendigo for repairs to our Van etc after our bush camp got caught in the 100 km winds/electrical storms north west of Laverton W.A.....interesting trip..g...	Goldfinger	2	675	04:38 PM Jul 18, 2015 by madcart
	Ban Ban Springs (Preview) Just arrived at Ban Ban Springs (Sth Qld). Lots of other RVs here. Had a smooth trip from Westwood (west of Rocky). Passed oodles of RVs heading north.	kandagal	1	669	04:35 PM Jul 18, 2015 by jules47
	Looking at a new van. (Preview) We/I have been looking at vans for a couple of years now trying to find the one that suited our needs. The closest we have got to the one that ticked all the boxes was when we checked out a Jayco Silverline 24ft model with the recliner chairs in the front. To day we went and rechecked that model (2015 new). No...	iana	15	1537	11:24 AM Jul 18, 2015 by Gus1949
	Grey Water Tanks/Containers (Preview) Hi All, With more and mor free camps insisting on vans being self contained and not discharging grey water onto the ground, what are the alternatives to having a grey water tank permanently installed? For example is there a portable option available. We sometimes do trips where no free camping is in...	Hurls	26	7773	09:57 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Sarge9
	Heading Western Australia (Preview) Hi All Be heading to Western Australia next month and would apreciate any thoughts on crossing the Nullarbor and were to stay. Plan to leave from Ceduna first thing in the morning and usually do around 500 Km a day, any advice on were to aim for day one, two and so on would be a great help along with were to fu...	19bruce54	12	1397	07:37 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Felicia
	Tourist Survives Three Nights Lost Near Mitchell Falls In the Kimberleys in WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-17/man-found-alive-after-being-lost-for-three-nights-in-outback-wa/6628800	Weevil	0	632	06:53 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Weevil
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