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Crackles · Crackles

Good evening all, I think a lot of Nomads would understand moments of insanity. We live full time in a 25ft Jayco Heritage and have done for the past 8 years, but just the other day I decided it would be easier to buy another rig to be able to get away for a weekend every now and then rather than pack up the big g...

Coyote · Coyote

We have owned Black label for about 8 years now,it was first built by a very clever gent from Darwin who now resides in Hervey Bay and his skills and thoughts that went into the build have certainly gone well for us. Over time we have upgraded a few things and it is due for a little cosmetic fixes it is our ho...

Coolio · Coolio

OK we bought our rig in summer last year a 2010 Newlands A/C works fine but went away in winter and heater didn't work so bought a small portable one for $20. Pulled the cover off the A/C yesterday and looks like easy job to replace heat strip but have googled heaps and can't find where to buy spare parts an...

tommo · tommo

My new tug for our next trip in August

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

I have been specifically asked by a GN member to provide some information regarding my slide-on camper, so I have attached an information sheet on it's specs and design. I realise this style of travel won't be for everyone and by no means am I promoting this camper, but it suits my needs and requireme...

toglhot · toglhot

We've always wanted a Jayco Penguin but the ball weight was always too heavy for whatever car we had at the time. but when Jayco reversed the interior and put the bed at the back in 2015 the ball weight went down considerably. We saw a 2015 model in a yard and enquired. The Penguin was bought new by an elde...

Zestline Jon · Zestline Jon

Hi everybody, I have recently begun work on the renovation of my 1961 Zestline Carapark. It was made and purchased in Newcastle in 1961, then taken back to Chesshunt (near Wangaratta), packed up and made ready for the move to Queensland. My grandmother was told that she may prolong her life by possi...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

G'day all Here are a few photos of our new toy Cheers John

Sharlynn · Sharlynn

Hi all, wanting to upgrade my hitch to something better. Choicer are ARK hitch $250 or Mac Hitch $400 (approx) any suggestions? -- Edited by Sharlynn on Sunday 25th of June 2017 10:49:31 AM

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Helloooooo everyone, At last I can present my new "RIG." This has been a long time coming and I conducted some serious research before making my decision. I experienced a few days with the Brisbane 4X4 training course learning how my vehicle handles both in high & low range situations. Althou...

Kasalia · Kasalia

Finally finished updating the new 2nd hand caravan thought I would share.Taken it on a trip from Coffs via Mungo Brush at Myall Lakes, through the coast to Melbourne and back up through Freeway. Worked really well, despite all the rain we have had. This is as it was. Part one:http://retired2006.blo...

kiwijims · kiwijims

By popular demand, here are a few pictures of the inside of the old Classic Caravan, Which I rebuilt around 7 years ago, It's called a Thomson -T- Line Gleneagle, and believed to be the only one of it's make here in Aussie, being built in Scotland in 1970 and came to Aussie sometime in the early 80's K.J. -...

Goldman · Goldman

new BT50 and Atlantic New Generation now acquired, being setup for long term touring both blacktop and offroad.

Fine Elsewhere · Fine Elsewhere

We've bought the toad before the bus signed up today for a Suzuki Grand Vitara. No pics, it's still on the dock, we get it on the 8th. Too late to ask you all if you have one and if you like it

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

On a trip the van normally weighs between 2600kg and 2700kg loaded with a 260kg ball weight (tanks empty). I use a WDH with rear air bags in the coils to stiffen the suspension, the Sports handles the weight pretty well especially with the 8 speed transmision but is a bit thirsty and has a small fuel tank w...

Mrbolly · Mrbolly

This is my first post having only just joined the forum. My rig started its life as a Denning Landseer and spent a good portion of its life as a Greyhound express coach. I bought itdirect from Greyhound and started the process of conversion by raising the roof by 400mm, relocating the entry door, putti...

leestevo · leestevo

Hi We have settled in Bunbury, WA for long term as I found myself a job at Coles. During our time here will be exploring the south west region of Western Australia. We had put a wooden floor in so we it rains, it wont get wet.

Gwian · Gwian

Picked up our new truck from Melbourne last week and headed home to Sunshine Coast to enjoy many more road trips

Dundiggin · Dundiggin

We selected this Lotus Trooper 22' to best meet our off road and free camping requirements, it has a fully loaded Aggr of 3485 To get there and stay we have an extra 300 lt of diesel and 400 lt of water tanks in the back of the Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L 4 X 4 Aggr 4490 empty The 6 speed auto pulls away at idle and ge...

The Dogs House · The Dogs House

We all know that story, driven by one old lady and only on Sundays... Sometimes it is true, my wife and I just purchased a used Compass Park Avenue 14ft Poptop van and yes, 1 owner, purchased new in 2005 and never put on the road in anger. Only ever used, parked up under cover for her grandchildren to stay in...

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	The weekender (Preview) Good evening all, I think a lot of Nomads would understand moments of insanity. We live full time in a 25ft Jayco Heritage and have done for the past 8 years, but just the other day I decided it would be easier to buy another rig to be able to get away for a weekend every now and then rather than pack up the big g...	Crackles	2	3882	06:00 PM Aug 21, 2017 by Crackles
	Black Label (Preview) We have owned Black label for about 8 years now,it was first built by a very clever gent from Darwin who now resides in Hervey Bay and his skills and thoughts that went into the build have certainly gone well for us. Over time we have upgraded a few things and it is due for a little cosmetic fixes it is our ho...	Coyote	10	9586	07:20 PM Aug 28, 2017 by Muzzlehatch
	Carrier rooftop A/C (Preview) OK we bought our rig in summer last year a 2010 Newlands A/C works fine but went away in winter and heater didn't work so bought a small portable one for $20. Pulled the cover off the A/C yesterday and looks like easy job to replace heat strip but have googled heaps and can't find where to buy spare parts an...	Coolio	1	2429	05:05 AM Aug 1, 2017 by Radar
	New Tug (Preview) My new tug for our next trip in August	tommo	3	3475	05:47 PM Aug 7, 2017 by grahos
	Matildatraveller's Rig Information (Preview) I have been specifically asked by a GN member to provide some information regarding my slide-on camper, so I have attached an information sheet on it's specs and design. I realise this style of travel won't be for everyone and by no means am I promoting this camper, but it suits my needs and requireme...	matildatraveller	7	3695	08:02 PM Aug 7, 2017 by matildatraveller
	ASX + Penguin. (Preview) We've always wanted a Jayco Penguin but the ball weight was always too heavy for whatever car we had at the time. but when Jayco reversed the interior and put the bed at the back in 2015 the ball weight went down considerably. We saw a 2015 model in a yard and enquired. The Penguin was bought new by an elde...	toglhot	7	3168	10:05 AM Jul 26, 2017 by toglhot
	1961 Zestline Carapark (Preview) Hi everybody, I have recently begun work on the renovation of my 1961 Zestline Carapark. It was made and purchased in Newcastle in 1961, then taken back to Chesshunt (near Wangaratta), packed up and made ready for the move to Queensland. My grandmother was told that she may prolong her life by possi...	Zestline Jon	4	3657	05:54 PM Aug 7, 2017 by Zestline Jon
	New Toy (Preview) G'day all Here are a few photos of our new toy Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	16	5876	05:46 PM Oct 26, 2017 by ken thomas
	Tow Hitch (Preview) Hi all, wanting to upgrade my hitch to something better. Choicer are ARK hitch $250 or Mac Hitch $400 (approx) any suggestions? -- Edited by Sharlynn on Sunday 25th of June 2017 10:49:31 AM	Sharlynn	9	4781	10:26 AM Jul 6, 2017 by Martin_QLD
	Introducing- Matildatraveller's "BEAUTY & THE BEAST" (Preview) Helloooooo everyone, At last I can present my new "RIG." This has been a long time coming and I conducted some serious research before making my decision. I experienced a few days with the Brisbane 4X4 training course learning how my vehicle handles both in high & low range situations. Althou...	matildatraveller	5	8982	08:12 PM Aug 7, 2017 by matildatraveller
	Updated the Jayco Freedom (Preview) Finally finished updating the new 2nd hand caravan thought I would share.Taken it on a trip from Coffs via Mungo Brush at Myall Lakes, through the coast to Melbourne and back up through Freeway. Worked really well, despite all the rain we have had. This is as it was. Part one:http://retired2006.blo...	Kasalia	11	4331	07:36 AM Oct 16, 2017 by Kasalia
	The interior of my old THOMSON -T- GLENEAGLE (Preview) By popular demand, here are a few pictures of the inside of the old Classic Caravan, Which I rebuilt around 7 years ago, It's called a Thomson -T- Line Gleneagle, and believed to be the only one of it's make here in Aussie, being built in Scotland in 1970 and came to Aussie sometime in the early 80's K.J. -...	kiwijims	19	5104	08:34 PM Jul 1, 2017 by kiwijims
	Our new setup (Preview) new BT50 and Atlantic New Generation now acquired, being setup for long term touring both blacktop and offroad.	Goldman	7	4030	07:26 PM Jul 1, 2017 by the rocket
	Cart before the horse? (Preview) We've bought the toad before the bus signed up today for a Suzuki Grand Vitara. No pics, it's still on the dock, we get it on the 8th. Too late to ask you all if you have one and if you like it	Fine Elsewhere	11	3242	07:39 AM Jun 9, 2017 by jebs
	Pajero Sport/Retreat Fraser Semi Off Road (Preview) On a trip the van normally weighs between 2600kg and 2700kg loaded with a 260kg ball weight (tanks empty). I use a WDH with rear air bags in the coils to stiffen the suspension, the Sports handles the weight pretty well especially with the 8 speed transmision but is a bit thirsty and has a small fuel tank w...	The Belmont Bear	8	2956	09:20 AM Apr 6, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	Here is my rig, or more accurately, what will be my rig (Preview) This is my first post having only just joined the forum. My rig started its life as a Denning Landseer and spent a good portion of its life as a Greyhound express coach. I bought itdirect from Greyhound and started the process of conversion by raising the roof by 400mm, relocating the entry door, putti...	Mrbolly	19	5424	06:45 AM May 31, 2017 by Char-lee
	Settled in Bunbury for long term. (Preview) Hi We have settled in Bunbury, WA for long term as I found myself a job at Coles. During our time here will be exploring the south west region of Western Australia. We had put a wooden floor in so we it rains, it wont get wet.	leestevo	3	2507	07:27 PM Jul 1, 2017 by the rocket
	Jayco Conquest FDA 25-1 (Preview) Picked up our new truck from Melbourne last week and headed home to Sunshine Coast to enjoy many more road trips	Gwian	4	2366	06:07 PM Jun 21, 2017 by Dwilz
	Lotus Trooper (Preview) We selected this Lotus Trooper 22' to best meet our off road and free camping requirements, it has a fully loaded Aggr of 3485 To get there and stay we have an extra 300 lt of diesel and 400 lt of water tanks in the back of the Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L 4 X 4 Aggr 4490 empty The 6 speed auto pulls away at idle and ge...	Dundiggin	10	4256	10:55 AM Oct 7, 2018 by Dundiggin
	Just picked up our new used van (Preview) We all know that story, driven by one old lady and only on Sundays... Sometimes it is true, my wife and I just purchased a used Compass Park Avenue 14ft Poptop van and yes, 1 owner, purchased new in 2005 and never put on the road in anger. Only ever used, parked up under cover for her grandchildren to stay in...	The Dogs House	8	3424	05:33 PM May 2, 2017 by grahamg
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