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G'day
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Just a quick intro. I did a 10 year stint full time then had a break in Darwin for several years and now I'm back full time again travelling in a van/4x4 combo I see van parks as necessary evils and much prefer to camp in the bush I was on the CMCA forum as nomad for years Mark
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Hello
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Hello Just a quick note as Im new to the forum and just about retired only 65 days to go then hitting the road (no Im not counting) and looking forward to not have a time seclude to comply with.
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'Pop top' or 'single shell' slide on camper
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hi I haven't bought a vehicle yet - but wish to travel around Australia (across the Gibb River Road and other off road venues. I am considering a Toyota 4x4 flat top ute on which to place a slide on camper. What are the benefits of a pop top compared to a single shell camper? I am leaning towards the single sh...
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G'day from Dunsborough WA! New members here..
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Hi everyone on the Grey Nomads we hope you are having a blast on the road and escaping the dreary winter!! We are a family of 4 (not quite Grey but definitely loving being Nomads) and have just finished removing our 1979 Millard hardtop, and we will beheading off up north chasing the sun to Exmouth next we...
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Daz n Deb introduction
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Hello to you all.. We are Darren and Debra from the Mornington Penisula ..We have had a few vans and camper over the time .We love the outback and coast . Basically we love being on the road .. Our tug is landcruiser 200 and we currently tow a Retreat Bribie .. later i would like to hgear from any Bribie owne...
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4WD Dual Cab Tow Vehicles
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Hey thanks for the opportunity to pick your brains, I am looking to buy a 4WD dual cab to tow a camper or small caravan (16ft.) probably because of pricing it will be Navara, Triton, Colorado, maybe Ranger, I am looking for the pros and cons. What you know and maybe what you have heard from reliable source...
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first post from us 2 here in Tas
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certainly keen to get out and explore and make new aquaintances anytime anywhere anyone. Hopefully next year this time we'll head north for the dry season but in the meantime a few long weekends while work still remains on the radar....unfortunately.
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Wind Power
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How many members currently utilise VAWT technology to charge batteries?
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Hello
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Hi everyone we pretty new to caravanning our first van is a 2008 jayco discovery.18.5 foot.we are on week 9 of a 20 week trip .all through southen australia so far so good.the tug is a ford territory awd diesel.i read the forum regulary. very helpful.
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Hi To All
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Hi there I am Charlie and my wife Bev have joined the forum to find out a few things as we are in the process of getting a Jayco Freedom van 12ft and go into the world of camping
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Four by Choices
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okay guys I need help i am buying a used dual cab somewhere between 2010 and 2016, I have narrowed down the field to with Mitsubishi Triton or Isuzu D Max. Probably automatic. Looking for the pros and cons on each, I understand that the DMax is a bit rougher to ride in, more truck like. Are the fuel number f...
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central Australia
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We are driving up the centre from Port Augusta to the three ways. Any trip what we may encounter ? IE free-camps and caravan parks prices and water.
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Introduction
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Hi everyone Johns my name travlens my game Thanks Admin
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In came I saw I left
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Well I just popped in to check youse all out because I used to be a member some years ago and I couldn't get my old thingy working so I appear as a newbie. My caravanning days are coming to a close. My wife and I over the last few years have shifted from Wollongong to Tumut and travelled a fair bit mostly arou...
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Howdy y'all
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Hi I am phil and together with my wife Jools we will be taking a trip from Perth to Newcastle nsw via the top end. Setting out first week in June. Have a dark red Pajero sport and a twenty three foot jayco Stirling. Any must see place recommendation welcome and if you see us on the road or park please say hi. ...
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Where to call home - cheapest registration and ongoing costs?
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Hi fellow travellers. I'm looking to hit the road full time and plan to buy a motorhome. Does anyone know which state is the cheapest for stamp duty, registration and ongoing costs. I know Victoria does not require the laborious annual roadworthy checks which is great as I'd not want to drive half way a...
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Water pressure problems
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Problems with the mains water into the caravan loosing pressure with little water coming out of the inside tap. Our caravan is only about 5 month old.We no trouble with our tank water. Can anyone give advice, please.
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Another Newbie
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Hello Everyone Looking forward to being part of GN. I have just purchased a Hiace SVB LWB from some Austrian Backpackers. Spending time going over mechanics and interior. Looking at Awnings and Awning Tents. Hope to head off in about 4 weeks. Solo Travel (um sorry with my cat) Cheers
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On the road again
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Hi Folks Been a nomad, gypsy, call it what you will, long before going grey. However now that I'm officially grey and no longer have to rely on fruit picking and the like for money, my partner and I are hitting the road in a couple of weeks making a beeline from Adelaide to the gem fields at Sapphire, centra...
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Lifejourney4two - newbies to forum - hello
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Hi everyone, We're Lars and Shelley, currently, road tripping our way around the world. We sold up everything at home and on a travel adventure. We started by doing a year around Europe in a campervan (22 countries and are planning on a 4 wheel drive and tent around Africa next year. Eventually, we'll...
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