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My Van is Snazzy
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Righti ho I've spent a week in this venerable old lady. And she is very comfy and well fitted out. I've decided on two major expenditures - first to have gas struts fixed which will cost roughly $400 and secondly to have a new poptop skirt which i had a discounted quote for $900. Both quotes are very reason...
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Esperance
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As you know from the Nullabor thread I have arrived in Esperance where I have booked in to Bushlands Holiday Village Camp6 40. I was able to get 7 nights for 6 at $20 per night and then when offered cash I was able to get another $20 off. Sold off my surplus items that were taking up space especially the bike w...
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Reno
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Hi all, I have just finished a minor reno in my new Avan camper, I found in my mini trips (3 now) that I didn't use the small table at front and could have done with a little more bench space SO after a little thought and sitting on the bed at the back looking to the front thinking about it I decided to take out t...
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In my new motorhome watching the ocean, so happy!
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Hi All, Just drove my new (to me) motorhome from Sydney to Coffs North. Ended up buying a Matilda Clancey and couldn't be happier. Almost ready now to get out there and meet up with a few of you! Cheers, Cate
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Cape Le Grand National Park
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Can't believe that I have internet here.Arrived here at about lunch time on Friday and looked at the notice board to see what I could do this afternoon but the shortest walk nominated was to Hellfire Beach and suggested 3 hours hard walking each way. Looks like a walk for tomorrow morning, didn't like t...
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Found my van
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G'day all I took the plunge and have bought a ripper of a van. She's an oldie but solid and reliable and in good nick. A 1884 Viscount, 15 ft poptop no leaks. She has a good 12v system, a new TV antenna, a fairly new awning, microwave (which I think I'll give away), good tyres, new spare, and the bearings w...
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Planning stages
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Thankyou all for your kind comments. I really enjoy looking through Grey Nomad site and will be looking around for the Grey Nomad book and Camps 6. I am going up to Townsville mid April 2012 to see my granddaughter and a new grandchild due late March. I normally fly up and stay in a cabin as their house is to...
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What's Billeeee up to?
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haven't seen Billeeee here for some time exhorting us all to be excited. So what is he so excited about that he hasn't had the time to update us here on the Solo's forum? Neither has he had the time to update his blog since Day 2 at Greens Lake. I'm excited, I have an exciting day ahead who knows how the day wil...
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Success
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I'm baaaaack, I have just got back from my few days away in my new Avan camper, everything whent really well and I had a very relaxing time at the Walkerville Camping reserve in South Gipplsland overlooking the "Prom" and Warratah Bay. This is a great park well maintained and plenty of priva...
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On the road at last
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Hi all you recycled teenagers, Well Im now on my way (five week trip) Up the east coast from Melb. First night at Bruthen small but very friendly and the amenities block fully renovated with community shed ,like a drovers cottage , was very clean and accomodating. would recommend it to you and at the rig...
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practice nomading
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Hi all decided to take a couple of mental health days from work (nasty word) and go back from Perth to Denmark the long way to catch up with Mr Excitement (Yeoeleven) in Ravensthorpe. Tried hard to get to Esperance but it was all booked up everywhere and even Ravensthorpe was a bit snuggly. Anyway John an...
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Suggestions welcome
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Well i am in the final stages of heading out on the road fulltime for a year or 10 and got the sign writing done on the motorhome today. I am planning on visiting pubs around Australia and would love any recommendations of ones to visit in my travels. The website is still in its infancy but am working on it :)...
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2000km 21 days
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Greetings and Salutations,excited Earthlings,Nomads,B.Boomers, and un-excited people.Tomorrow we get to Ceduna,after 21 days,2000km Mr Excitment, John will b going to Perth , I will b heading east to Victoria, im so excited for Westen Australia, the IQ rate there will b in melt down when J...
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National park passes
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In his Esperance thread, yeoeleven notes the annual concession pass available to national parks in WA at $50 for a year.
I have just renewed mine, as I find it excellent value.
Is a similar arrangement available in other States?
Would be very useful on a long trip, but on my last visit to Sydney (co...
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Darnit
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Thought I'd found the perfect van - an oldie but well looked after with a little solar system and set up for free camping and priced well below my top budget. Was heading up to the city to look at it tomorrow when I got a call to say it had been sold. What a let down. It's not good being 4 hrs drive from the metro...
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Tomorrow Tuesday I will be starting out to cross the Nullabor leaving Ceduna behind. I am aiming for Cactus Beach some 22kms from Penong but will ultimately be guided by the road conditions. The Hi Ace already has a rattle underneath from previous excursions down dirt roads and I do not want to aggrava...
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Where too???
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I am about to head off on my virgin solo adventure next week. Planning to visit B/Hill via cobar from Syd then off too Cooper Pedy and north to the Olgas and Uluru. Probally then head back down thru SA to the Bight and across to SA I have a near new Nissan Xtrail diesel and a camper trailer etc. Looking for lo...
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Well Hellllooo WA....
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So good to see you again, I knew I'd find you if I followed the long, straight road.
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First timer
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Hi all, I am a first timer on this site and just starting out on my own after the loss of my partner to cancer. It was a dream of both of us to travel so I have decided to do it on my own. I am a 59 year old male and will start out with short trips then get longer as I get more experenced. I have a Avan Sortliner campe...
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My New Home on Wheels
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My new home on wheels pick here up from central coast today She in good condition only had two lady owner's will fresher her up in next few days
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