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PVEJOY18 · PVEJOY18

Hello, we are newbies at GN havent had our aluminium tent out as yet because we havent got insurance on her yet. Is there any insurance companies that you would recommend, that dont charge like wounded bulls? :thankyou so much Have a great day

PVEJOY18 · PVEJOY18

Hello friends, My husband and I have bought our first caravan, 1988 18ft coromal a golden oldie but we sure are proud of her. We are currently personalising her with a sound system, tv etc. Would appreciate any advice on what would be the best antenna to buy, one that wont break the bank lol. Thankyou so m...

Possum3 · Possum3

Warbirds Downunder 2018 will encompass both an evening airshow on Friday October 12 and a full airshow program on Saturday October 13. Warbirds Downunder 2015 saw the largest gathering of Warbird Aircraft Australia has ever seen, and the 2018 airshow promises to be just as impressive with the poss...

Stephen4160 · Stephen4160

Hi Folk, My wife and I went to the recent Brisbane caravan show with the aim to look at caravans in the 20 ft category. We were impressed with the Nextgen Blackline van, it had what appeared to be good quality finishes and inclusions. We are hoping that some Nextgen caravan owners may be able to tell us wha...

yettogo · yettogo

Hi all, We are only 18 months off becoming grey Nomads and travelling our great country full time. my problem is what vehicle do I use to tow my 2600 kg Van, dual axle.Really could do with some advice please from you experienced lot. thanks in advance.

Stuss · Stuss

just had my Toyota Ute GVM Uprade done at Malaga Suspensions perth very helpful , no more worrying about overloading.

the rocket · the rocket

omg. Strop and i went out for lunch today and came across this restaurant. Homemade lasagne. As good as i used to make. Real italian cooking. Now i am home, i just want to go back for another helping. So good. Have wine as well. and we got 20% senior discount. -- Edited by the rocket on Tuesday 5th of June 201...

Lisa Ozzy · Lisa Ozzy

We are travelling from Sydney to the Gold Coast in November. Its our first big trip outside of our local area. We are planning on travelling half way and staying overnight then making our way to the Gold Coast where we will stay for 3 nights. We will then be free to travel for about 10 days. What are peoples...

dirty feet · dirty feet

hi all, my wife and i are hoping to hit the road in the near future as new grey nomads and new to the site. we are looking to buy a camper trailer for under $20000, it needs to be decent off road and for two to travel and use as a home for many months. we are looking at the mars 2 pac for $1699 plus on road costs. any...

Hottuna · Hottuna

Hi all, I am about to part with my hard earned for a new tow vehicle. Considering the Dmax crew cab ute or the Ranger crew cab ute. Looking at fitting Clearview mirrors Redarc brake controller Canopy Opposite lock steel bullbar Snorkel Dual battery, under bonnet Long range fuel tank I also wish to fit a...

hazo · hazo

We also have a Bushmaster caravan.We have had our van for about 3 years with a couple of minor problems at first but Terry would always be more than happy to help. I think when you deal with the person who builds the van and not some fast talking salesman who is mainly concerned with his or her commission...

Greg 1 · Greg 1

On a recent trip east we lost our van door and had the repairs done at Gawler Caravan Repairs. Highly recommend them for their service and quality of workmanship

TrueBlue57 · TrueBlue57

Can I please ask a question of those who are experienced? My husband, who is turning 70 this year and I have just turned 60 would like set of into the sunset and travel this vast land of ours with a caravan. However it has been suggested that perhaps we are to old to start at our age. We are not experienced in...

Maxwell · Maxwell

My van is 6 years old & I have had 2 plastic water lines split in the past 4 months, I have been thinking of replacing all the water lines with copper piping. has anyone had this problem & if so how did you overcome it. I would like any successful idea.

Kaid · Kaid

At Bogan Weir for a few days. No toilets or water. Dogs allowed and 7 day max. Tis about 5k along Peak Hill-Tullamore Rd at Peak Hill NSW South Bound on the Newell Hwy it is a right turn

Possum3 · Possum3

The CCA web-site - www.caravancouncil.com.au - has had all caravan and camper-trailer docs up-dated. This includes the independent informative docs, available under "Technical Articles" on the home-page.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer, I am not associated with anyone, selling anything I recommend EvaKool a fridge stockist, and mygenerator an eBay reseller, as a satisfied customer Recently purchased an EvaKool 110 litre Platinum 12 volt upright fridge from mygenerator on eBay, as local suppliers do not stock u...

BillieBoyle · BillieBoyle

Hello everyone I'm looking at buying a Hiace Campervan (2009 onwards) and would love to hear from previous and current owners about their thoughts on auto/manual and petrol/diesel. Love to hear from those especially who have owned/driven different combinations. They all have their pros and con...

jules47 · jules47

We lost some keys - somewhere - the outside locker ones - one of which is for the gas bottles -rang Northside Caravan Repairs, 2/22 Dellamarta Road, Wangara. They said bring it in (motorhome) we'll see what we can do - get there, guy comes out with a box of keys - starts trying them in all the affected lock...

JayDee · JayDee

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	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Hello, we are newbies at GN havent had our aluminium tent out as yet because we havent got insurance on her yet. Is there any insurance companies that you would recommend, that dont charge like wounded bulls? :thankyou so much Have a great day	PVEJOY18	5	2651	07:08 PM Aug 13, 2018 by PVEJOY18
	Best Airiel (Preview) Hello friends, My husband and I have bought our first caravan, 1988 18ft coromal a golden oldie but we sure are proud of her. We are currently personalising her with a sound system, tv etc. Would appreciate any advice on what would be the best antenna to buy, one that wont break the bank lol. Thankyou so m...	PVEJOY18	6	2290	12:23 PM Jan 25, 2019 by PeterD
	Temora Warbirds (Preview) Warbirds Downunder 2018 will encompass both an evening airshow on Friday October 12 and a full airshow program on Saturday October 13. Warbirds Downunder 2015 saw the largest gathering of Warbird Aircraft Australia has ever seen, and the 2018 airshow promises to be just as impressive with the poss...	Possum3	3	2420	07:52 PM Aug 10, 2018 by chappy
	Nextgen Caravan advice (Preview) Hi Folk, My wife and I went to the recent Brisbane caravan show with the aim to look at caravans in the 20 ft category. We were impressed with the Nextgen Blackline van, it had what appeared to be good quality finishes and inclusions. We are hoping that some Nextgen caravan owners may be able to tell us wha...	Stephen4160	2	3852	12:02 PM Aug 21, 2019 by Wombat40
	What to tow with??? (Preview) Hi all, We are only 18 months off becoming grey Nomads and travelling our great country full time. my problem is what vehicle do I use to tow my 2600 kg Van, dual axle.Really could do with some advice please from you experienced lot. thanks in advance.	yettogo	5	2698	06:31 PM Jul 1, 2018 by Bill B
	GVM. Upgrade. (Preview) just had my Toyota Ute GVM Uprade done at Malaga Suspensions perth very helpful , no more worrying about overloading.	Stuss	1	2423	11:40 AM Jun 14, 2018 by Daryl620
	Bundaberg,qld. papparDelles Italian restaurant (Preview) omg. Strop and i went out for lunch today and came across this restaurant. Homemade lasagne. As good as i used to make. Real italian cooking. Now i am home, i just want to go back for another helping. So good. Have wine as well. and we got 20% senior discount. -- Edited by the rocket on Tuesday 5th of June 201...	the rocket	1	2259	07:50 PM Aug 5, 2018 by Cyclops
	Recommenantions on where to stay? (Preview) We are travelling from Sydney to the Gold Coast in November. Its our first big trip outside of our local area. We are planning on travelling half way and staying overnight then making our way to the Gold Coast where we will stay for 3 nights. We will then be free to travel for about 10 days. What are peoples...	Lisa Ozzy	1	2161	11:14 AM Nov 4, 2018 by JayDee
	buying a camper trailer advice (Preview) hi all, my wife and i are hoping to hit the road in the near future as new grey nomads and new to the site. we are looking to buy a camper trailer for under $20000, it needs to be decent off road and for two to travel and use as a home for many months. we are looking at the mars 2 pac for $1699 plus on road costs. any...	dirty feet	10	4708	11:30 AM Sep 6, 2021 by TheHeaths
	Dmax vs Ranger (Preview) Hi all, I am about to part with my hard earned for a new tow vehicle. Considering the Dmax crew cab ute or the Ranger crew cab ute. Looking at fitting Clearview mirrors Redarc brake controller Canopy Opposite lock steel bullbar Snorkel Dual battery, under bonnet Long range fuel tank I also wish to fit a...	Hottuna	12	3912	09:22 AM May 24, 2018 by Hottuna
	Bushmaster Caravan (Preview) We also have a Bushmaster caravan.We have had our van for about 3 years with a couple of minor problems at first but Terry would always be more than happy to help. I think when you deal with the person who builds the van and not some fast talking salesman who is mainly concerned with his or her commission...	hazo	0	2364	07:32 PM May 16, 2018 by hazo
	Caravan Repairs Gawler SA (Preview) On a recent trip east we lost our van door and had the repairs done at Gawler Caravan Repairs. Highly recommend them for their service and quality of workmanship	Greg 1	1	1709	01:02 PM May 15, 2018 by JeffRae
	When is to Old to begin Caravaning (Preview) Can I please ask a question of those who are experienced? My husband, who is turning 70 this year and I have just turned 60 would like set of into the sunset and travel this vast land of ours with a caravan. However it has been suggested that perhaps we are to old to start at our age. We are not experienced in...	TrueBlue57	15	4765	08:02 PM Sep 21, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Water Piping. (Preview) My van is 6 years old & I have had 2 plastic water lines split in the past 4 months, I have been thinking of replacing all the water lines with copper piping. has anyone had this problem & if so how did you overcome it. I would like any successful idea.	Maxwell	3	2503	10:13 PM Feb 17, 2018 by KFT
	Bogan Weir (Preview) At Bogan Weir for a few days. No toilets or water. Dogs allowed and 7 day max. Tis about 5k along Peak Hill-Tullamore Rd at Peak Hill NSW South Bound on the Newell Hwy it is a right turn	Kaid	2	2497	02:02 PM Feb 8, 2018 by Kaid
	Resource for prospective Caravan/RV buyers (Preview) The CCA web-site - www.caravancouncil.com.au - has had all caravan and camper-trailer docs up-dated. This includes the independent informative docs, available under "Technical Articles" on the home-page.	Possum3	0	2113	09:19 AM Dec 29, 2017 by Possum3
	Fridge EvaKool 12 volt upright and eBay reseller (Preview) Usual disclaimer, I am not associated with anyone, selling anything I recommend EvaKool a fridge stockist, and mygenerator an eBay reseller, as a satisfied customer Recently purchased an EvaKool 110 litre Platinum 12 volt upright fridge from mygenerator on eBay, as local suppliers do not stock u...	Tony Bev	1	2589	12:18 PM Dec 19, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Toyota Hiace - auto/manual and petrol/diesel?? (Preview) Hello everyone I'm looking at buying a Hiace Campervan (2009 onwards) and would love to hear from previous and current owners about their thoughts on auto/manual and petrol/diesel. Love to hear from those especially who have owned/driven different combinations. They all have their pros and con...	BillieBoyle	6	5833	10:15 PM Sep 28, 2018 by PeterD
	Caravan Repairs - Perth (Preview) We lost some keys - somewhere - the outside locker ones - one of which is for the gas bottles -rang Northside Caravan Repairs, 2/22 Dellamarta Road, Wangara. They said bring it in (motorhome) we'll see what we can do - get there, guy comes out with a box of keys - starts trying them in all the affected lock...	jules47	0	1765	08:36 PM Dec 1, 2017 by jules47
	WOW!!! How is this for a Van Insurance (Preview) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	JayDee	0	2085	02:05 PM Nov 30, 2017 by JayDee
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