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Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

If you are new to the Grey Nomads - a warm welcome to you. A few of us geriatrics have noticed that recently a few of you have come onto this Forum Rules and Introduce Yourself part of the Forum, not only to say hello, but with various tow vehicle or RV (RV = motor home, caravan, camper trailer etc) problem...

kirbster · kirbster

hi, I have recently bought a Windsor Genesis (20') tandem van, towed by a Patrol (4.2 t/d, manual) and have completed one very nervous maiden trip to the coast & back........both the van (4") & the tug (2") ) have been raised for clearance purposes in future on & semi off road a...

Jenrob · Jenrob

good morning, my name is Jen and hubby is rob. we have just purchased a second hand 2014 lotus, the van I always wanted. Getting her ready for our first holiday, we are having a couple of problems locating the pressure valve to adjust the water pressure on our shur flo pump, hubby keeps sliding under th...

alasca · alasca

Hii All members I am Alasca. I am new here. How are you All.

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of fa...

RILEY · RILEY

HELLO TO ALL, NEW THIS SORT OF THING SO HERE GO. WIFE AND I ARE GOING TO TAS IN FEB THIS YEAR. LEAVING ON THE MORNING FERRY. I AM TRYING TO FIND CARAVAN ACCOMODATION FOR TWO DAYS BEFORE LEAVING, REASONABLY CLOSE TO THE TERMINAL. I WILL BE APPROACHING MELBOURNE FROM THE SOUTH EAST AND WOULD PREFER TO S...

kit33r · kit33r

After a few years in a small caravan we are now the proud owners of a new Sunliner Vibe Motorhome. It's based on the Renault Master X62, 2.3 TD, 7.1m long, rear wheel drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyv7qq_7JCk We had a few after market extras attached so as to maintain comfort when free camp...

Geeco · Geeco

Hi, It is now 1 year since we collected our first motorhome an Auto-trail Tracker FB. We have travelled over 24,000 kms in that year to Cooktown in the north and Ceduna to the west and lots in between. After a year of learning and observing I now feel experienced sufficiently to offer comments to some of t...

Allyoops · Allyoops

hi all. I have just ordered a pajero sport to tow our grant tourer caravan weighing 2.3 tonnes. As they only started selling in australia in december i can find no reviews which give actual towing experiences. Its a long shot but has anyone on this forum taken delivery and experienced towing with this b...

Amblingaustins · Amblingaustins

Hi all, we are another couple of very happy Grey Nomads who love exploring our beautiful country. After a short period in the OzTent we progressed to a Kimberley Off Road Kamper Trailer (Mariner) in 2003. Over the next 5 years we enjoyed many great adventures travelling over 120,000 kilometers to al...

pearla · pearla

Gday everyone , We have finally got it together and are now on the road . hope to meet people from here, over the coming years . Colette and Glenn posting the tug and van on the other forum (show us your rig)

john tog · john tog

I am hoping someone can help i bought a new belt for the air conditioner on my Toyota Coaster the belt started slipping after it was fitted after i had driven about 200 k is there any one who can advise me on how to stop the belt slipping it is a ribbed belt which should not slip yet this has happened at least 3...

Nahanni · Nahanni

Canadians needing some help Happy New Year Everyone out there doing things in life. My wife Belinda and I are two Canadian Nomads mainly cruising sailor types. We are currently in Malaysia and will be heading to Perth Western Australia for the last week of January. The 23 rd To the 30th. To pick up som...

barryji2 · barryji2

What sort of water pump should I purchase. Looking for a 12 volt pump that I can pump from a creek & use for a shower etc near & around the van. Prefer something that doesn't take a lot to prime or is self priming, reasonably compact & light, let's say about 3 meter head or more & maybe have a...

Hello, we are new Members. · Canuck and Kiwi

Hi, Rosemary & Brian are pleased to join this group of Happy Travellers. We have owned caravans for many years and now have a 18ft Franklin Arrow and are towing with an Isuzu MUX-LST. Last year we had a 10 week trip over 10,000k all in Caravan Parks and all paved roads. 2016 we are planning a 7 month t...

MalandJen · MalandJen

hi all, we are a retired couple (62, me Jen & 67 Mal) plus a 4 yr old Golden Retriever, Hannah and we have started to plan for our grey nomad journey. But how do you all manage with a dog in tow? We are also exploring caravans and like the Majestic Knight. Any comments from Knight owners? We will be towing...

Spokkie · Spokkie

G'day all. Well I'm new to this forum so I had better introduce myself. I go by the name Spokkie as in Star Trek. We're onto our 2nd caravan, it is a 2015 20' Jayco Starcraft Outback. We tow it with a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. We are extremely pleased with the tow vehicle as it is doing a great job. The...

A hello by new member · Jason F

Hi Jason here from Sydney. I'm an engineer. I presently have a 1996 Land Rover D1 auto. Learnt a lot about tweaking engine, rebuilding parts of engine, engine supervision systems, suspension, body mods, etc over the past 20 years. Its got to be the most reliable and solid 4x4 in a small size vehicl...

goingsoon · goingsoon

I finally have done it..I left Cairns (home) and I'm on my way down to #1 on my bucket list "The great Ocean Rd". Currently staying at Erowal Bay and taking my time. It's great to escape the heat and rain and the scenery is great and I am hoping to meet up with some of you travelers along the way.

New Solo Member · Cassie9

Hi my little dog and I are new members about to begin an exciting adventure but I must admit a little anxious going solo. I pick up my new Sunliner motorhome on 14th and hope to take off in February. Heading down the south coast of NSW. Hope to meet new friends and always looking for tips and advise. Pam

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	HELPFUL ADVIcE TO NEW COMERS TO THIS SITE (Preview) If you are new to the Grey Nomads - a warm welcome to you. A few of us geriatrics have noticed that recently a few of you have come onto this Forum Rules and Introduce Yourself part of the Forum, not only to say hello, but with various tow vehicle or RV (RV = motor home, caravan, camper trailer etc) problem...	Bruce and Bev	2	573	03:59 PM Jan 28, 2016 by jules47
	new to caravanning (Preview) hi, I have recently bought a Windsor Genesis (20') tandem van, towed by a Patrol (4.2 t/d, manual) and have completed one very nervous maiden trip to the coast & back........both the van (4") & the tug (2") ) have been raised for clearance purposes in future on & semi off road a...	kirbster	6	895	12:27 AM Jan 21, 2016 by Possum3
	Saying Hi pump problems (Preview) good morning, my name is Jen and hubby is rob. we have just purchased a second hand 2014 lotus, the van I always wanted. Getting her ready for our first holiday, we are having a couple of problems locating the pressure valve to adjust the water pressure on our shur flo pump, hubby keeps sliding under th...	Jenrob	3	598	01:25 PM Jan 27, 2016 by high plains drifter
	intro.. (Preview) Hii All members I am Alasca. I am new here. How are you All.	alasca	2	676	07:48 PM Jan 16, 2016 by Dougwe
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS. (Preview) A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of fa...	Big Gorilla	1	602	10:59 AM Feb 2, 2016 by Big Gorilla
	CARAVAN STAY NEAR SPIRIT OF TASMANIA (Preview) HELLO TO ALL, NEW THIS SORT OF THING SO HERE GO. WIFE AND I ARE GOING TO TAS IN FEB THIS YEAR. LEAVING ON THE MORNING FERRY. I AM TRYING TO FIND CARAVAN ACCOMODATION FOR TWO DAYS BEFORE LEAVING, REASONABLY CLOSE TO THE TERMINAL. I WILL BE APPROACHING MELBOURNE FROM THE SOUTH EAST AND WOULD PREFER TO S...	RILEY	4	702	11:36 PM Jan 22, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	New Motorhomers (Preview) After a few years in a small caravan we are now the proud owners of a new Sunliner Vibe Motorhome. It's based on the Renault Master X62, 2.3 TD, 7.1m long, rear wheel drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyv7qq_7JCk We had a few after market extras attached so as to maintain comfort when free camp...	kit33r	5	774	02:37 PM Jan 19, 2016 by kit33r
	First Post (Preview) Hi, It is now 1 year since we collected our first motorhome an Auto-trail Tracker FB. We have travelled over 24,000 kms in that year to Cooktown in the north and Ceduna to the west and lots in between. After a year of learning and observing I now feel experienced sufficiently to offer comments to some of t...	Geeco	3	622	12:57 PM Jan 14, 2016 by Geeco
	Towiing with the new mitsubishi pajero sport (Preview) hi all. I have just ordered a pajero sport to tow our grant tourer caravan weighing 2.3 tonnes. As they only started selling in australia in december i can find no reviews which give actual towing experiences. Its a long shot but has anyone on this forum taken delivery and experienced towing with this b...	Allyoops	7	3414	09:33 PM Apr 16, 2016 by Allyoops
	G'day from the Amblng Austins (Preview) Hi all, we are another couple of very happy Grey Nomads who love exploring our beautiful country. After a short period in the OzTent we progressed to a Kimberley Off Road Kamper Trailer (Mariner) in 2003. Over the next 5 years we enjoyed many great adventures travelling over 120,000 kilometers to al...	Amblingaustins	2	717	09:54 PM Jan 12, 2016 by Amblingaustins
	newbies (Preview) Gday everyone , We have finally got it together and are now on the road . hope to meet people from here, over the coming years . Colette and Glenn posting the tug and van on the other forum (show us your rig)	pearla	3	514	01:26 PM Jan 16, 2016 by pearla
	Slipping air conditioner belt on 2001 Toyota Coaster (Preview) I am hoping someone can help i bought a new belt for the air conditioner on my Toyota Coaster the belt started slipping after it was fitted after i had driven about 200 k is there any one who can advise me on how to stop the belt slipping it is a ribbed belt which should not slip yet this has happened at least 3...	john tog	6	1507	08:25 PM Jan 12, 2016 by john tog
	Canadians needing some help and advice (Preview) Canadians needing some help Happy New Year Everyone out there doing things in life. My wife Belinda and I are two Canadian Nomads mainly cruising sailor types. We are currently in Malaysia and will be heading to Perth Western Australia for the last week of January. The 23 rd To the 30th. To pick up som...	Nahanni	2	636	04:10 PM Jan 28, 2016 by jules47
	What brand & model of water pump. (Preview) What sort of water pump should I purchase. Looking for a 12 volt pump that I can pump from a creek & use for a shower etc near & around the van. Prefer something that doesn't take a lot to prime or is self priming, reasonably compact & light, let's say about 3 meter head or more & maybe have a...	barryji2	3	521	07:03 AM Jan 10, 2016 by Dougwe
	Hello, we are new Members. (Preview) Hi, Rosemary & Brian are pleased to join this group of Happy Travellers. We have owned caravans for many years and now have a 18ft Franklin Arrow and are towing with an Isuzu MUX-LST. Last year we had a 10 week trip over 10,000k all in Caravan Parks and all paved roads. 2016 we are planning a 7 month t...	Canuck and Kiwi	6	500	11:04 PM Jan 5, 2016 by Swoffer
	Travelling around Oz with a dog. (Preview) hi all, we are a retired couple (62, me Jen & 67 Mal) plus a 4 yr old Golden Retriever, Hannah and we have started to plan for our grey nomad journey. But how do you all manage with a dog in tow? We are also exploring caravans and like the Majestic Knight. Any comments from Knight owners? We will be towing...	MalandJen	8	739	04:25 PM Jan 24, 2016 by MalandJen
	Newbie not so grey nomads (Preview) G'day all. Well I'm new to this forum so I had better introduce myself. I go by the name Spokkie as in Star Trek. We're onto our 2nd caravan, it is a 2015 20' Jayco Starcraft Outback. We tow it with a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. We are extremely pleased with the tow vehicle as it is doing a great job. The...	Spokkie	7	888	06:19 PM Jan 9, 2016 by leestevo
	A hello by new member (Preview) Hi Jason here from Sydney. I'm an engineer. I presently have a 1996 Land Rover D1 auto. Learnt a lot about tweaking engine, rebuilding parts of engine, engine supervision systems, suspension, body mods, etc over the past 20 years. Its got to be the most reliable and solid 4x4 in a small size vehicl...	Jason F	3	547	12:50 PM Jan 5, 2016 by Dougwe
	Also solo (Preview) I finally have done it..I left Cairns (home) and I'm on my way down to #1 on my bucket list "The great Ocean Rd". Currently staying at Erowal Bay and taking my time. It's great to escape the heat and rain and the scenery is great and I am hoping to meet up with some of you travelers along the way.	goingsoon	5	583	09:42 PM Jan 8, 2016 by Happywanderer
	New Solo Member (Preview) Hi my little dog and I are new members about to begin an exciting adventure but I must admit a little anxious going solo. I pick up my new Sunliner motorhome on 14th and hope to take off in February. Heading down the south coast of NSW. Hope to meet new friends and always looking for tips and advise. Pam	Cassie9	4	722	06:52 PM Jan 11, 2016 by rayn_boh
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