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Solos? What Solos?
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Where are all the Solos hiding? That's a question I was asking myself the whole time I was away. Just got back from 2mths travelling through Vic & southern NSW, over 4,000kms, a mixture of free camping & C/Pks & sad to say I never met one other solo traveller. I did meet a couple of single l...
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Swallowed the anchor again
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Swallowed the anchor, again! Had my last shift in scrubs. Retired to those who don't know what I'm talking about. Allan (Retired old fart & traffic hazard)
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navynurse
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Ozito 18/240v Hybrid Inflator/delfator Review
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here ya go Dougie, As promised, I've had time to play with the ozito 'hybrid' inflator/deflator As you can see from the pic above, the compressor will run off the power xchange batteries that I have for the chainsaws and pruners etc. As a bonus though, it will also run off 240v from the power lead which is...
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denmonkey
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Melbourne to Perth via coast - Dangers?
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All set for first long trip solo and have done some research, but have had warnings about 'unsavoury' types scouring some parks and campsites. Albany was a particular mention. I have a lockable Trayon slide on with solar, but it wouldn't be difficult to get into when set up with the annexe (as I intend t...
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Gary and Barb
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Yelgun Rest Area
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Hi All, Does anybody out there know if overnight stops are still permitted at this site? Had heard rumours that because of people abusing the privilege, overnighters were no longer allowed. Cheers Hurls Sorry posted to wrong area -- Edited by Hurls on Monday 27th of August 2018 03:24:38 PM
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Bruxner Hwy : Casino-Tenterfield
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Can anyone advise what this hwy is like?
I am driving a Suburu Forester and towing a Jayco Eagle camper trailer...within tow ball and tare weight recommendations...wd prefer powerful 4WD but thatsnot what I've got!
I had a scare in a campsite just south of Murwillumbah where they sent met me up a ste...
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Time to go
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I'm hitting the road tomorrow - a new and probably the final stage in my life. The Snowy River SR-19 caravan is almost packed and I'm organising my remaining possessions in boxes to store at my son's house. I'll spend the first few days near Pakenham (Victoria) in order to familiarise myself with the ca...
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Mike Harding
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diesiLV.petrol.towing
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diesil.v.petrol.for.towing.diesil.for.me.better,milage.
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roker
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new member magpiesdotravel
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hi everyone iam 58 and just getting ready to become a grey nomad just wondering what would be the average cost of staying in a caravan park and where are good alternatives to stay to keep cost down and what are same good cars too bye to tow with is there a really reliable one too choose from.. all the make...
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HANGING OUT AT KANGAROO ISLAND SA
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Hi guys, I am taking a break from travelling for a bit and here on Kangaroo Island exploring in the wonderful sights here until the end of January 2019. Visited Stokes Bay yesterday and found a well kept secret. "You have to case the joint out and scan carefully as the action soon begins, people soon d...
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perth to darwin via norwest highway
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Hi All Am taking the plunge as a Solo Nomad in 2019 Wanted to do Gibb River Road but finances wont allow a 4WD so have decided to still do Perth to Darwin (kakadu) via great northern highway as i need to get this out of my system lol Tug is a Hilux Workmate 2.7 petrol with Canvas canopy and a Camper trailer yet t...
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Keen to be a grey nomad
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I am new to this site and have been contemplating becoming a solo nomad. My daughter have a jeep I can convert to use. I have been traveling overseas heaps on my own. It is the lack of knowledge to deal with a car problems that makes me anxious. I guess it is taking that initial big step to get on the road. I hav...
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Seeking advice as a solo caravanner?
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My husband Alan and I bought our dream caravan and new truck 8 weeks ago. He had been diagnosed with cancer in April of this year, however hoped for another 2 years to travel and realise our dream of retirement and spending quality time together. Sadly he passed away suddenly 4 weeks ago. I am asking o...
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Alan Scott
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House sitting
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Just a thought. Wondering if there is anyone in the Gipsland area of Victoria who needs house sitters. We have some time en-route back to Melbourne between 5th-15th January 2019. Hope it's ok to post something like this on here. We are English living in Spain. Active pensioners 68 & 67. Would look...
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MargaretYork
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Making the move to a solo nomad is stressful
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I've been building up to selling everything and going solo nomad for a year or more but now it's becoming all too real. Trying to divest myself of the possessions of a life time is very hard and incurs much emotion. What if I change my mind? Should I put stuff into storage? Which stuff? What about the famil...
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Mike Harding
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Hitting the road - Solo
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Hi All The motorhome is all packed & ready to go & I'm heading off tomorrow. Excited, nervous, & wondering if I'm a little crazy, travelling around the countryside completely on my own. I've done several trips of 2/3 wks duration before in my old motorhome but had my dog & best mate...
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Finally going on first trip by myself
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hi Everyone,
I love reading all your experiences. I bought a Ford Transit 1999 that has previously been converted to a campervan in April this year and has been fixing it up since. Mostly cosmetics. I'm finally ready for my first trip this weekend. Planning on heading out about 3 - 4 hours from Brisban...
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Newbie, well sort of..
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Hi all, I have been reading your forum for a while and have enjoyed reading many interesting topics. I am building a setup on my 100 series Landcruiser, with the help of my son and am looking foward to travelling this beautiful land. Nice to meet you all :)
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Franji
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Pet Friendly
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Hi all. I am looking for a pet friendly, not overly expensive caravan park between Ulladulla and Batemans bay. Any suggestions? Thank you. Kindest regards, Deion
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Time travellers
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Compare two van layouts for a single
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Can anyone with experience tell me anything I haven't thought of about these two layouts (for a single person)? I'm considering two lighter weight Geist vans (my car has a 1600 kg limit for 20% slope, 1700 for 8%). Car is 1685 kg. 75kg ball load limit. AWD diesel. 135kW/380Nm. Gets 5.5 litres per 100km....
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