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Introducing another new member · van-loose

Just to introduce myself, I retired from the workforce in 2013 and was living in the Blue Mountains NSW. I had planned to travel Australia with my wife. We also decided to sell our home and move to the Newcastle area of NSW to be closer to family. We bought land at Cooranbong and organised a builder. Every...

thegregory · thegregory

Hi all we have been watching you all for about 12 months now,our first time on any forum-not on social media-don't know how. nearly completed a refit of a 97 Coaster from the ground up,still need some security and a paint job,so 95% done. Both have just pulled the pin,took the coaster from the Central Co...

Minibus Adventures · Minibus Adventures

Hello everyone .... :) My name is Steve and my best mate Jack (da dawg) are just finishing off a Toyota Commuter bus conversion, still ongoing, but getting a bit closer every week. We live in Albany WA and looking to escape the winter weather down this way (but not this winter) and will start to do the trav...

GandR · GandR

Hi G and R again Our van is coming from S.A. its a Gold star Liberty Tourer 1. It has an awning , I (R) would like to get an annex my husband (G) thinks we should wait and get it done here (Perth) The annex is made by Aussie Traveller situated in Vic and Qld. Not sure if getting it made by another company will be m...

Bob13 · Bob13

Hi, we are new to Grey nomads and would like to know some good low cost caravan parks in NSW and Queensland to spend Winter Next year with other Nomads. Would like to have done it this Winter but that is out of our control. We will just ride this winter out at home. Thanking you

Pete-Ann · Pete-Ann

Hello we are planning to sell up and travel. It wont be for about a year but lots to think about. We would love it if we could ask some opinions about a few things ( If you dont mind) Look forward to meeting you all

kfchugo · kfchugo

Hi all, I am a retired guy (72) so maybe starting my run a bit late. I am trying to sell my home in a retirement village and when that happens, I will hit the road. I have a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and plan on buying a smallish caravan. In the meantime, I will be learning what I can as I have never dragged a van...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi, one and all. Its been a while since I've been on this forum probably a yr or so. Things change and adjustments are made why I have no idea but it is what it is. Anyhow, we have moved on from our motorhome to a fifth wheeler. Have been keenly reading the times every month as it is a great read So I'm back cheer...

REBA · REBA

Hi - We hope to travel with our small dog, and have visited friends staying in dog-friendly caravan parks, which seem to be really well run, but looking for any advice or tips that might help us to be better organised. Also, is there anyone else out there who travels with a cat? Just wondering if it's at al...

Fozalinko · Fozalinko

Hi, I am wanting to travel from regional Vic to NorthernNSW staying at various coastal towns but I am a little concerned about possible vilification due to the spike in Covid-19 in Victoria ( Melbourne specifically).Would like to hear thoughts and experiences. Regards Chris.

Peter54 · Peter54

Hello to all the readers of this forum. As a "mid sixties" couple based in Victoria, my wife and I have decided to become caravaning travellers and I am going though the process of examining caravan options. Our target is dual axle 20 footers towed within the restrictions of a Pajero. We will be on-road...

harry Butler · harry Butler

hello every one , Harry here. just found out from my son about the pre-approval paperwork needed to get into SA. it will be on sa.gov.au or sa police page, it will be available from 1.7.20. HB

Lisa Wanderess · Lisa Wanderess

Hi, Im new to these forums but love reading all the updates on the website! Im a full timer, solo traveller (unless you count my co-pilot dog!) and my rolling home is a 15-foot 1968 vintage Viscount caravan. Ive been cruising up and down, across and all around QLD, SA, VIC and NSW several over the past y...

Fozalinko · Fozalinko

Hello, Just a quick introduction, my name is Chris, I am 59 and about to head of from Victoria to Northern NSW with a small 35 year old camper trailer Mazda tray ute, couple of surfboards and an XR250 trail bike. ha ha I am really excited but also very nervous as haven't done this before and actually dreadi...

MalJ · MalJ

My Rig , a 1991 21ft Evernew with solar + ensuite towed by a 2004 Landcruiser UZJ100 V8 petrol (would of preferred a diesel but couldn't justify the huge extra cost)

Yoohoo · Yoohoo

Hi Folks, We are planning to go to the Centre plus northern W.A. with an A'van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus. We have trouble with the air con. in this brand new van as it only cools 1 - 2 Degrees C. It is a Finch under bed system. That won't do in the Outback! Has anyone else had that problem? -- Edited by Yooh...

Lyonst66 · Lyonst66

Hi everyone, My wife and I picked up our first full size van today. it's a Coromal Element 632 and we presently have a 2007 Prada gXL, which we are upgrading very soon. still tossing up between a Hilux or a Ranger so will be looking in th forums for some advice on which is the best tow vehicle. Looking forwar...

Dazza53 · Dazza53

I may as well ask that question I know but I we are looking to buy our first van with budget around $40 - $50 K. Semi off road ( preferably with club lounge ) There are so many for and against with every van we look at. Thought about Jayco Silverline or Stirling but Jayco seem to have so many bad reviews. Like...

Davianni · Davianni

Gday all, finally decided on a Knaus Skywave 650mf ...new from Avan. Using the Covid-19 lockdown to sought things out and doing loads of research on using the equipment; a huge learning curve having very little experience coming from an advertising background. Now we are both retired ready for our f...

REBA · REBA

Hi - We are having a good look around and trying to work out what's the best motorhome for our particular needs, and getting a bit sidetracked by all the options that are available. Definitely want to be able to drive on standard drivers' licence and looking for something in the 20' to 24'(or maybe 25') a...

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	Introducing another new member (Preview) Just to introduce myself, I retired from the workforce in 2013 and was living in the Blue Mountains NSW. I had planned to travel Australia with my wife. We also decided to sell our home and move to the Newcastle area of NSW to be closer to family. We bought land at Cooranbong and organised a builder. Every...	van-loose	6	1109	08:46 AM Jul 10, 2020 by van-loose
	Another newbies are we,greg and ruby-GMC. (Preview) Hi all we have been watching you all for about 12 months now,our first time on any forum-not on social media-don't know how. nearly completed a refit of a 97 Coaster from the ground up,still need some security and a paint job,so 95% done. Both have just pulled the pin,took the coaster from the Central Co...	thegregory	11	1564	07:32 AM Jul 10, 2020 by thegregory
	Newbie to this forum..... Minibus Adventures (Preview) Hello everyone .... :) My name is Steve and my best mate Jack (da dawg) are just finishing off a Toyota Commuter bus conversion, still ongoing, but getting a bit closer every week. We live in Albany WA and looking to escape the winter weather down this way (but not this winter) and will start to do the trav...	Minibus Adventures	5	500	12:29 PM Jul 8, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Annexe (Preview) Hi G and R again Our van is coming from S.A. its a Gold star Liberty Tourer 1. It has an awning , I (R) would like to get an annex my husband (G) thinks we should wait and get it done here (Perth) The annex is made by Aussie Traveller situated in Vic and Qld. Not sure if getting it made by another company will be m...	GandR	2	890	08:39 AM Jul 7, 2020 by Dougwe
	Heading North (Preview) Hi, we are new to Grey nomads and would like to know some good low cost caravan parks in NSW and Queensland to spend Winter Next year with other Nomads. Would like to have done it this Winter but that is out of our control. We will just ride this winter out at home. Thanking you	Bob13	1	609	06:08 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Possum3
	Newbie (Preview) Hello we are planning to sell up and travel. It wont be for about a year but lots to think about. We would love it if we could ask some opinions about a few things ( If you dont mind) Look forward to meeting you all	Pete-Ann	3	697	04:36 PM Jul 5, 2020 by Dougwe
	Just joined (Preview) Hi all, I am a retired guy (72) so maybe starting my run a bit late. I am trying to sell my home in a retirement village and when that happens, I will hit the road. I have a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and plan on buying a smallish caravan. In the meantime, I will be learning what I can as I have never dragged a van...	kfchugo	6	690	03:00 PM Jul 5, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Its been a while (Preview) Hi, one and all. Its been a while since I've been on this forum probably a yr or so. Things change and adjustments are made why I have no idea but it is what it is. Anyhow, we have moved on from our motorhome to a fifth wheeler. Have been keenly reading the times every month as it is a great read So I'm back cheer...	dishlicker	4	564	11:20 AM Jul 5, 2020 by dishlicker
	Travelling with Pets (Preview) Hi - We hope to travel with our small dog, and have visited friends staying in dog-friendly caravan parks, which seem to be really well run, but looking for any advice or tips that might help us to be better organised. Also, is there anyone else out there who travels with a cat? Just wondering if it's at al...	REBA	8	719	05:29 PM Jul 4, 2020 by Tony LEE
	Victorians travelling through N.S.W (Preview) Hi, I am wanting to travel from regional Vic to NorthernNSW staying at various coastal towns but I am a little concerned about possible vilification due to the spike in Covid-19 in Victoria ( Melbourne specifically).Would like to hear thoughts and experiences. Regards Chris.	Fozalinko	2	648	08:09 AM Jul 1, 2020 by dorian
	Hello from another newbie - suspension and cladding (Preview) Hello to all the readers of this forum. As a "mid sixties" couple based in Victoria, my wife and I have decided to become caravaning travellers and I am going though the process of examining caravan options. Our target is dual axle 20 footers towed within the restrictions of a Pajero. We will be on-road...	Peter54	10	764	10:45 AM Jun 30, 2020 by Peter54
	pre-approval paperwork for SA (Preview) hello every one , Harry here. just found out from my son about the pre-approval paperwork needed to get into SA. it will be on sa.gov.au or sa police page, it will be available from 1.7.20. HB	harry Butler	0	483	07:06 PM Jun 29, 2020 by harry Butler
	Checking in (Preview) Hi, Im new to these forums but love reading all the updates on the website! Im a full timer, solo traveller (unless you count my co-pilot dog!) and my rolling home is a 15-foot 1968 vintage Viscount caravan. Ive been cruising up and down, across and all around QLD, SA, VIC and NSW several over the past y...	Lisa Wanderess	5	800	05:00 PM Jun 23, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Introduction (Preview) Hello, Just a quick introduction, my name is Chris, I am 59 and about to head of from Victoria to Northern NSW with a small 35 year old camper trailer Mazda tray ute, couple of surfboards and an XR250 trail bike. ha ha I am really excited but also very nervous as haven't done this before and actually dreadi...	Fozalinko	11	1205	03:04 PM Jun 20, 2020 by Tony Bev
	My Rig (Preview) My Rig , a 1991 21ft Evernew with solar + ensuite towed by a 2004 Landcruiser UZJ100 V8 petrol (would of preferred a diesel but couldn't justify the huge extra cost)	MalJ	3	1039	03:10 PM Jun 15, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Air conditoner (Preview) Hi Folks, We are planning to go to the Centre plus northern W.A. with an A'van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus. We have trouble with the air con. in this brand new van as it only cools 1 - 2 Degrees C. It is a Finch under bed system. That won't do in the Outback! Has anyone else had that problem? -- Edited by Yooh...	Yoohoo	12	915	01:34 AM Jun 9, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Newbies from Perth (Preview) Hi everyone, My wife and I picked up our first full size van today. it's a Coromal Element 632 and we presently have a 2007 Prada gXL, which we are upgrading very soon. still tossing up between a Hilux or a Ranger so will be looking in th forums for some advice on which is the best tow vehicle. Looking forwar...	Lyonst66	7	788	03:44 PM Jun 7, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Looking for fist van advice. (Preview) I may as well ask that question I know but I we are looking to buy our first van with budget around $40 - $50 K. Semi off road ( preferably with club lounge ) There are so many for and against with every van we look at. Thought about Jayco Silverline or Stirling but Jayco seem to have so many bad reviews. Like...	Dazza53	5	902	07:33 AM Jun 7, 2020 by Yoohoo
	Got the Moho! (Preview) Gday all, finally decided on a Knaus Skywave 650mf ...new from Avan. Using the Covid-19 lockdown to sought things out and doing loads of research on using the equipment; a huge learning curve having very little experience coming from an advertising background. Now we are both retired ready for our f...	Davianni	2	711	02:39 PM Jun 6, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	First-Time Prospective Motorhomer (Preview) Hi - We are having a good look around and trying to work out what's the best motorhome for our particular needs, and getting a bit sidetracked by all the options that are available. Definitely want to be able to drive on standard drivers' licence and looking for something in the 20' to 24'(or maybe 25') a...	REBA	5	558	03:21 PM Jun 5, 2020 by REBA
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