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icantstop · icantstop

Hi fellow nomads, Just stumbled onto this great forum and thought to join. Hair started to turn grey and only a few more years to "full" retirement. Bought a second-hand BA XT Falcon wagon and thought to join the backpackers to travel from Perth to Sydney/Melbourne. My son happens to be interested in...

Kenhammer · Kenhammer

Im new to oz but after leaving the states to Explore Australia Im looking to be here for the rest of my life. Between my savings,retirement acct. back home and my visa & MasterCard I can help on expenses of course. I have a license for vehicles and motorcycles and I found out in a rental car I have GOT to...

Night_owl · Night_owl

Hi all We have decided to acquire a road house, Traveller Black velvet Hoping to fill in the gaps that we have done by General travels and camping with the gremlins, skipping every other town knowing at some stage we would return to complete the puzzle that our great island has to offer. Have been readi...

twobob · twobob

I joined here, hell, years ago. I sold my business and went traveling. Purchased a coaster, fitted it out. I found the travel very unexciting. I have traveled a lot in my life, so needed a purpose. So I joined Aussie Helpers and things changed. No longer wandering, stopping, meeting locals and doing so...

KevnSuzanne · KevnSuzanne

Hi, we are new to this forum. We are a "still working" couple and have recently bought our 1st van. Its a 14 foot Windsor "Little Shuttle". Its such luxury for us after our centre pole tent! We are hoping to get some good tips and advice when we need it on a number of topics. Looking forward to reading about o...

mgtlat · mgtlat

Just wondering everyone if people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. Thanks Mick & Lee-Ann

Lucid · Lucid

Good Evening Folks, New to this forum, not new to forums or the 'net but new to Grey Nomadding. I just signed the contract today on my first motorhome a 2104 VW Crafter fitted with the Euro spec by Talvor. My First question is why doesn't this vehicle come with a "Park" setting on the auto gearbox? Am I sup...

jjj54 · jjj54

Inquiring whether anyone has any experience, good or bad, with one of these motorhomes. I am seriously thinking of buying one and would like to hear from anyone who has one.

Paw54 · Paw54

We are planning a trip to Stanage Bay in April, any tips on do's and don'ts? We'll be towing a 20 ft. off road van, water carrying capacity 200 litres plus 4 jerry cans for extra water. Duration of stay 10 days so water in storage won't be enough, has anyone sourced water there? What ( if any ) are the toil...

RJ65 · RJ65

Thinking of a slide-on, but I have already read about a few downsides. Like being top-heavy, and easy to overload. Campervan too small as an option for the two of us, as we like our creature comforts. Usually no shower or loo. Not keen or caravans or huge motor-homes. We would have to buy a very, very old "...

Ecliptic · Ecliptic

Hi, my name is Ken and my wife's name is Virginia. We travel with one or two dogs, towing the English Caravan we brought back with us from the UK. Last 2 adventures included Dromana Vic to Mandurah, WA and some of the Southwest of WA, from Kulin southward. After we change the present vehicle (1998 Pajero L...

pcdc · pcdc

We are new to the forum and feel there is an abundance of knowledge out there and are looking forward to joining in.

Lola Hughes · Lola Hughes

Hi there! Happy NY. We are first time uses of this forum and are hoping someone out there in Nomad land can assist. We are after full comprehensive insurance for our Toyota Coaster (imported from Japan). At this stage we have nearly completed the full fit out. We are looking to register the vehicle e...

Shazza and Don · Shazza and Don

Hello everyone, Just joined this sight, wondering if anyone recently has traveled to the Cape, if so in what vehicle? did you tow anything? what where the roads like? are the roads sealed? accommodation on the way? We were thinking of going in July. Not wanting to go through deep water at all. Thanks in...

Oldie · Oldie

We have just joined, my name is Kevin my wife is Lyn. We have just purchased a used Jayco popup which we plan on leaving on site. When our kids were young we had a Jayco camper but it was always 2 trips 1 to take the camper to where we were staying then another round trip to pick up the boat the same going home. I h...

Oldie · Oldie

Just a query is it ok to be a member when we only have an onsite van. -- Edited by Oldie on Wednesday 18th of December 2019 05:32:10 AM

Bingo · Bingo

Hi guys Bingo here just joined up as we are heading off in mid January From nsw.Have brought a van and wondering weather i need a Gen set and what type to get cheers look forward to your response

Corndoggy · Corndoggy

Hi all. Been a while just reading post. Registered and able to post now.

NIEUPORT · NIEUPORT

Hi Guys, We are new as well. We have not even started yet but we are super keen to get under way. My question, if anyone can help is this. Is there any difference between a Toyota 100 Series Turbo Diesel and a Troopie Turbo Diesel? As there is only the two of us, we like the extra space in the Troopie but I'm no...

tracks · tracks

Hi All, Stumbled onto this site while researching info on batteries, glad I did, what a wealth of knowledge on here from experienced travellers. I'm not new to camping and 4x4ing, spent many years (45+) with tents and swags and still do, this has been passed on the my kids and now they have young childre...

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	Hi planning to drive from Perth to Sydney/Melbourne (Preview) Hi fellow nomads, Just stumbled onto this great forum and thought to join. Hair started to turn grey and only a few more years to "full" retirement. Bought a second-hand BA XT Falcon wagon and thought to join the backpackers to travel from Perth to Sydney/Melbourne. My son happens to be interested in...	icantstop	13	562	08:21 PM Feb 19, 2020 by Greg 1
	61 y.o. Retired American Man,6’2 and fit looking for anyone who wants a travel companion long term (Preview) Im new to oz but after leaving the states to Explore Australia Im looking to be here for the rest of my life. Between my savings,retirement acct. back home and my visa & MasterCard I can help on expenses of course. I have a license for vehicles and motorcycles and I found out in a rental car I have GOT to...	Kenhammer	4	2062	06:49 PM Feb 18, 2020 by Kenhammer
	Newbies Night owl and the Gollywog (Preview) Hi all We have decided to acquire a road house, Traveller Black velvet Hoping to fill in the gaps that we have done by General travels and camping with the gremlins, skipping every other town knowing at some stage we would return to complete the puzzle that our great island has to offer. Have been readi...	Night_owl	8	1169	11:06 PM Feb 14, 2020 by Night_owl
	old but new again (Preview) I joined here, hell, years ago. I sold my business and went traveling. Purchased a coaster, fitted it out. I found the travel very unexciting. I have traveled a lot in my life, so needed a purpose. So I joined Aussie Helpers and things changed. No longer wandering, stopping, meeting locals and doing so...	twobob	1	1374	04:45 PM Feb 9, 2020 by Dougwe
	Hi all ! (Preview) Hi, we are new to this forum. We are a "still working" couple and have recently bought our 1st van. Its a 14 foot Windsor "Little Shuttle". Its such luxury for us after our centre pole tent! We are hoping to get some good tips and advice when we need it on a number of topics. Looking forward to reading about o...	KevnSuzanne	3	1033	06:15 PM Feb 8, 2020 by KevnSuzanne
	Salute! (Preview) Just wondering everyone if people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. Thanks Mick & Lee-Ann	mgtlat	2	1109	11:12 AM Feb 4, 2020 by mgtlat
	'Nother Newbie... (Preview) Good Evening Folks, New to this forum, not new to forums or the 'net but new to Grey Nomadding. I just signed the contract today on my first motorhome a 2104 VW Crafter fitted with the Euro spec by Talvor. My First question is why doesn't this vehicle come with a "Park" setting on the auto gearbox? Am I sup...	Lucid	5	1208	12:29 AM Feb 4, 2020 by Lucid
	Sunliner Olantas (Preview) Inquiring whether anyone has any experience, good or bad, with one of these motorhomes. I am seriously thinking of buying one and would like to hear from anyone who has one.	jjj54	4	906	11:58 AM Feb 2, 2020 by Tarra48
	Stanage Bay QLD. (Preview) We are planning a trip to Stanage Bay in April, any tips on do's and don'ts? We'll be towing a 20 ft. off road van, water carrying capacity 200 litres plus 4 jerry cans for extra water. Duration of stay 10 days so water in storage won't be enough, has anyone sourced water there? What ( if any ) are the toil...	Paw54	2	1411	09:37 AM Feb 1, 2020 by Possum3
	Hi all, yet another RV wannabe. Deciding what rig to buy on a budget for retirement. (Preview) Thinking of a slide-on, but I have already read about a few downsides. Like being top-heavy, and easy to overload. Campervan too small as an option for the two of us, as we like our creature comforts. Usually no shower or loo. Not keen or caravans or huge motor-homes. We would have to buy a very, very old "...	RJ65	2	1579	04:23 PM Jan 14, 2020 by RJ65
	Introduction and past, present, and future (Preview) Hi, my name is Ken and my wife's name is Virginia. We travel with one or two dogs, towing the English Caravan we brought back with us from the UK. Last 2 adventures included Dromana Vic to Mandurah, WA and some of the Southwest of WA, from Kulin southward. After we change the present vehicle (1998 Pajero L...	Ecliptic	2	912	04:00 PM Jan 14, 2020 by Ecliptic
	Hi to all the grey nomads (Preview) We are new to the forum and feel there is an abundance of knowledge out there and are looking forward to joining in.	pcdc	3	1091	01:01 PM Jan 8, 2020 by Dougwe
	RV Insurance query. (Preview) Hi there! Happy NY. We are first time uses of this forum and are hoping someone out there in Nomad land can assist. We are after full comprehensive insurance for our Toyota Coaster (imported from Japan). At this stage we have nearly completed the full fit out. We are looking to register the vehicle e...	Lola Hughes	6	1157	09:16 AM Jan 6, 2020 by Lola Hughes
	Cape York (Preview) Hello everyone, Just joined this sight, wondering if anyone recently has traveled to the Cape, if so in what vehicle? did you tow anything? what where the roads like? are the roads sealed? accommodation on the way? We were thinking of going in July. Not wanting to go through deep water at all. Thanks in...	Shazza and Don	4	1049	06:14 PM Jan 3, 2020 by Dougwe
	Newbie (Preview) We have just joined, my name is Kevin my wife is Lyn. We have just purchased a used Jayco popup which we plan on leaving on site. When our kids were young we had a Jayco camper but it was always 2 trips 1 to take the camper to where we were staying then another round trip to pick up the boat the same going home. I h...	Oldie	2	1302	03:54 PM Dec 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Newbie (Preview) Just a query is it ok to be a member when we only have an onsite van. -- Edited by Oldie on Wednesday 18th of December 2019 05:32:10 AM	Oldie	3	1319	03:48 PM Dec 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Gen Sets (Preview) Hi guys Bingo here just joined up as we are heading off in mid January From nsw.Have brought a van and wondering weather i need a Gen set and what type to get cheers look forward to your response	Bingo	12	1404	09:50 AM Dec 18, 2019 by Iva Biggen
	New one here. (Preview) Hi all. Been a while just reading post. Registered and able to post now.	Corndoggy	2	947	06:53 PM Dec 12, 2019 by Tony Bev
	LAND Cruiser Troopie Vs 100 Series (Preview) Hi Guys, We are new as well. We have not even started yet but we are super keen to get under way. My question, if anyone can help is this. Is there any difference between a Toyota 100 Series Turbo Diesel and a Troopie Turbo Diesel? As there is only the two of us, we like the extra space in the Troopie but I'm no...	NIEUPORT	5	1255	07:35 PM Dec 5, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	hi, new here (Preview) Hi All, Stumbled onto this site while researching info on batteries, glad I did, what a wealth of knowledge on here from experienced travellers. I'm not new to camping and 4x4ing, spent many years (45+) with tents and swags and still do, this has been passed on the my kids and now they have young childre...	tracks	3	850	07:06 AM Dec 4, 2019 by tracks
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