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DC to DC question
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I have installed a DC to DC charger however it doesn't seem to charge the auxiliary battery to its full capacity but is showing 13.2 volts. The charger is a voltage 30amp which is at the back of my tub charging directly to the battery in an ark pak (not through the ark pak 4amp charger). I have driven from Vi...
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Is the law for caravan & Motorhome are different .
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Hi all , i have recently bought a motorhome and started traveling around Australia with my dog (Diego) . I am not sure if I am allowed to park in a empty car park overnight ? I was told that the law is different for motorhome than the caravan and I can park anywhere and stay overnight And keep going next day . C...
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Aux battery
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hi everyone i am buying a small fridge and connecting an auxiliary battery and solar blanket. Can anyone tell me what type of battery to purchase. I drive a Suzuki Vitara. Thanks in anticipation Jacaranda
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Teaming up with other solos
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Hi all, the reason I am writing is that I found the last time that I took a trip that I just don't enjoy being out there alone anymore. If I want to be alone in the bush I can stay home! But I would like to take a few more trips. So, I'm looking to get in contact with other solos who would like to do tag-along trips i...
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House Sit, Boring!
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Started the long dreaded house sit. Trying to help some old friends by doing this sit. Six months in sunny victoria! Its not all gloom and doom though. A well stocked tool shed is just the thing to do maintenance and additions to my rig. I'm building a canopy or shed, adding extra fuel and water tank on the...
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Planning ahead
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I'm a 79 year old male planning a long trip with my small dog into and around Aus for next year... and I'd like to meet a solo female who doesn't really want to be a solo to join me as a travelling companion. Currently I'm living on the NSW Central Coast but I'm planning on selling around September and moving...
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First Day
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I have now joined the family of solo travellers. After some heated domestics I felt it was my time so here I am I am in Queensland and slowly heading North with no plans or timeframe. Chris
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Where is YEOELEVEN these days???
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Does anyone have an update on where John is these days, or what he's up to? I followed his inspirational travels for years. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him in person. He was one of the reasons I regularly visited this forum. Stay safe
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Will I cope on the road in my caravan in my new life?
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I am a 55 year old female Author wondering whether to hitch up my caravan and head into the unknown world of caravanning as a single woman OR get a 9 to 5, Monday to Friday job, watch the News and A Current Affair every night with my dinner on my lap and live out the rest of my life in the safety of security?? Oh....
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Missing you
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Hello everyone, I've been AWOL for some time from the forum, think I've missed a bit. An email jogged my memory today, so...sorry to a lady named Helen who replied to a post in April 2017. I'm very happy to be back and look forward to reading your posts. Helen
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WaterFall Way - Dorrigo and Armidale NSW
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Has anyone travelled this route lately? I'm looking to travel this route early May pulling a 17.5ft poptop and was wondering what this road was like? Any camping spots on route or how have you found the National Parks? Regards Michael
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Small dog, working and travelling alone
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I have a small dog and I would like to leave the city behind and live in a motor home. In order to live I would have to work. What is the likely hood that certain jobs would allow me to bring the dog? She is well behaved. I would be thinking of fruit picking / farm work of some sort and cleaning private homes. I am...
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Solos and dogs
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Hey everyone, I shall be travelling with a small dog and I'm wondering what other solos do with their dogs under the following circumstances: 1 When you want to visit a national park but, because of your dog, you can't. 2 When you need to do your shopping and you can't take your dog into the shop/supermar...
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Beginner Nomad.
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Hi Everyone. Joan here, i am 67yr young Kiwi Lass, Im not sure what i am doing living in Aussie on a permanent basis but here i am none the less,the shift definitely was not on my bucket list. One thing i have always wanted to do is travel around in a Motor home and visit different places and met more people. A...
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Gwynnie- Tassie to Kangaroo Island South Australia
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Hello Fellow travellers, I have left Tasmania now, it took nine hours by the 'Spirit of Tasmania' Ferry to reach the mainland. The seas were kind and I highly recommend taking a recliner chair offer to get some sleep. For those with grander ideals there is always a cabin. Word of warning:-BOOK EARLY!...
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Caravans and Motorhomes flooding in Cairns
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Do caravan and motorhome people not follow news reports and weather forecasts and move out of danger , The risk of flooding in this area was known for days so why stay put , Is we have paid for a week and we need to get the time we paid for , will now they are paid a lot more for repairs or replacement .
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Facebook page for Solo Grey Nomads
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hi, is there a FB page for solo Grey Nomads
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Will I beable to tow a camper trailer?
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Hi everyone!! Firstly this is one of the best place on the internet for info. I use the search function quite a lot, and I find that I get a lot of my questions answered there so thank you all for the wealth of information. I want to keep my budget to $30,000 - $40,000 for a home on wheels. I have been going aro...
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Hi from Gwynnie in TASMANIA
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Great day in sunny Tasmania standing at the 'Edge of the World'! Hoping there are some solo travellers over here to join in with? A bit tired of winning all the card games myself. Even the fish seem to have left for the mainland already! Say Hi if your over here, may even grab a bite to eat somewhere? ...
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Caravan roof damage
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Hi Every one ,This is my first time writing to the G N forum and I would like some feedback if possible in regards to my 18 month old caravan .I went clean the van in preparation for a trip and I noticed that the roof had warped severely it looked like someone had walked over it .I contacted the caravan w...
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