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Old reader, new member
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Hi to all the Grey Nomads. I'm a 70 year old Riverina NSW resident and not enjoying the heat at the moment. My wife and I have a 2014 Regal Aussie Cruiser and tugged by a diesel Toyota Prado. For the past two years we have 'flown' north for the winter and plan to return again this coming season, God willing. H...
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caravan thoughts.
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Hello one and all, my wife and i have just joined the group and are interested in opinions regarding upgrading our poptop caravan and looking at either a jurgen or a jayco, all comments welcome, regards David W.
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TV antennas 2017
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Hi all, we have just sold our large off reader and have gone backwards to a 2005 Jayco Freedom tandem off roader. Now wanting shorter trips and less money tied up. Can anyone assist with information of the best TV antennas available in 2017? With our current van being a pop top we would prefer not to put an...
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Lounge seating
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Hello all. Been a caravan owner for approx. ten years (3 vans) and now looking for a van with lounge seating in the 20' - 22' range that includes double bed and separate shower and toilet. We find café seating uncomfortable. Dinette with fixed table is too restrictive. Any advice/suggestions wit...
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Hello all :-)
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Just wanted to introduce myself as a newbie. We have just purchased a 1998 Regent Legend in average condition. Tows beautifully......She spent 10 hours cleaning and next he's taking van in to assess a few signs of past wet spots and the shower looks dodgy at the base. My task this week is to work out this...
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A newbie
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A Grey Nomad caravanner at last! After several extreme long-distance solo horse treks on lonely paths around the world my adventurous spirit was craving new challenges. My once-upon-a-time fantastic adventures with horses, pack donkey or mule, small tent, thin foam mattress and tiny cooking ut...
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2013 prado
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hi nomads the bride and I are going to join the playground in late feb when new van is ready. we own 2013 diesel Prado,i have just spoken to the Toyota dealer from were we purchased it from and asked about the cooling on the auto transmission, the service dept told me that the transmission at worse sh...
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Newbie
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Looking For Info
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Hello to All. Errol & Sue here from Mukinbudin in sunny W.A. in the Heart of the West Australian Wheatbelt, and about to do our tour around this great country, for the first time, we have recently purchased a 23ft Boroma Van kinda old but not as old as me??? when we purchased, we were first time Buy...
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First (oldish) timers
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Hi to all..... Bill & Shona from WA . We have been looking on this forum for a couple of years now with the wish that we may at some point join in all the fun that you guys are having.... now we are at the point of making a decision about spending the (adult) kids inheritance omg..!! lol...if I may ask a co...
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Ge'day
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Ge'day, myself ( Mick ) and partner (Susanna) are" travellers" and I love reading of adventures and travelling around this lovely country of ours. Currently in South Australia, moving to Victoria soon. We are van less as sold the Jayco single axle a few months ago and renting our way to poverty. I'm u...
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Hi
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Hi all I'm Steve, English & I've been touring around Europe for the last 2 years, now thinking of taking on the Australian big lap starting around October '17. Would welcome any tips especially where to fly into and best place to buy a motorhome if that is best plan as I intend to take a year to explore...
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solar v generator
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g'day all picking up my van end of feb ill be towing it with toyota prado with a towing cap of 2500 kilos, was thinking of getting a Honda 2kw generator for the times that we will not have power. we will not be doing any lengthy off the grid parking (Elly still likes some creature comforts). at the moment w...
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alan - elly
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Dog sitting in and around Perth area
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Does anyone know of any good dog sitters! To be able to look after 2 little Shihtzus for about 3 to 4 weeks in Mid June 2017 in and around Perth WA. Thank you!
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suggestions wanted for travelling with caravan from Bowraville, mid north coast NSW To Canberra
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Hi, and thank you for allowing me to join this forum. We are planning to travel from Bowraville NSW mid north coast, to Canberra ACT, end of March and returning in April (heading to first grandchild's first birthday  ) We do not wish to travel through Sydney or greater Sydney...the roads!...the tra...
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outside Speakers
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I recently bought a 2003 Supreme Spirit 11 van. How can you turn off the outside speakers? So I don't annoy the neighbours when I have the radio on.
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Trainee Grey Nomad
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Hello. just a brief note to say hi and introduce myself Alan & my Wife Ingrid. We are from the Big Island South of Victoria. We like to Explore & Travel with a XTrail and Tent.
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Going Solo with pooches... must be mad! 😂
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'Evening and thanks for the add :)
Newbie here, planning to go solo with my two young pooches in/around SW Western Australia to start with.
Currently in a lovely house but will get a small (14' to 16' pop-top, still looking at brands), will do some short trips before buying a smaller house/unit to re...
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Thetford cassette toilets
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Hi, I have a Windsor Genesis poptop with a toilet problem. The toilet is a Thetford cassette 402(6 or C) with a right hand cassette. The toilet doesn't work, no indicator lights showing, no sounds. I have twice flushed the rinse water ad positioned the cassette. Anyone has had similar issues?
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I have return
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Beware I have return just like elvis
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