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We are at last gray nomads
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Hi Everyone, Finally we are Gray Nomads almost, we have just bought a 2008 20ft Roadstar van. We will be leaving Cairns in September for the big lap. I have been viewing this forum for many months and have gained much information. However the greatest pleasure for me is, just for laughs, with particu...
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First Post
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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...
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G'day from the Amblng Austins
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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...
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Slipping air conditioner belt on 2001 Toyota Coaster
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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...
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New Solo Member
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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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What brand & model of water pump.
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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...
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Newbie not so grey nomads
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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...
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Also solo
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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.
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Hello, we are new Members.
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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...
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A hello by new member
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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...
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Hello from Ray n Shell
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Hi everyone, Have spent quite sometime reading this site and realized what a massive amount of information there is to be had. We also found we were missing out on a few things not being members, so here we are. We are fairly new to the caravan scene but have 15 years plus in a camper trailer. It was a mutua...
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Newbie
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Just a short intro, Mick & Julie aka popeye are in waiting mode for delivery of our first van. That should occur early January 2016. We are looking forward to getting out and about. The rig will be a 2015 D-max crew cab and a 2011 Jayco Discovery outback. Any tips for our first trip, as grey nomads in th...
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New Solo Member
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Hi hope this is were I introduce myself. I pick up my new Sunliner Motor home on 14th January and I'm very excited plus a little anxious about my new adventure. This is all very new to me so if you see me on the road please wave or pull up near me say hello....I will need all the advise I can get. I intend to...
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New person on the block
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Good morning Just a short note to introduce john and Linda to you all. we are about to start retirement but need some advice. We have a 2006 Nissan Navara 3.0 Litre Turbo diesel, bought form brand new with 169,000 km on the clock. We are about to get electric brakes installed and a new suspension syste...
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Gazal Infinity 2000,
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Hi, I recently purchased a 2000 Gazal Infinity in excellent order, unfortunately it did not come with history, ( possibly stolen and paid out by the insurance). does anyone have a service manual or owners manual please. I would appreciate any advice you can give me, Happy New year to all, pye317...
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A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS...
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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 f...
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Finally the time has come
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Hi All, Finally Retirement has arrived, after a week and having Christmass with our Children & Grand children We have finally hit the road, first stop Berry for a couple of nights then slowly meandering our way to Melbourne to Catch the Ferry to Tasmania on the 10th January. We hope to meet many of y...
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Nomads in waiting
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Hi all, Our intro - we are Rick and Julie aka juric. We purchased a 21.6 ft crusader X country caravan in October and are eagerly awaiting our big lap of Oz which we hope will be early in the new year. Tow vehicle will be an 80 series landy at this stage but may have to upgrade to a turbo or v8 as the van comes in at...
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Nev & Family
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Hi All We had a really rough year with medical and my work so have decided that we needed something more out of life, My wife and I (Im 38 now) with our 11 month old baby sold most of our stuff, stored the rest and have hit the road in a camper trailer long term, we have been on the road for a little over a month now...
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LPG
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Hi we are newbies. We have a toyota coaster LPG only. Do any of you guys know of a listing or online App. of service stations around Australia that sell LPG? We are concerned about taking back roads and not finding LPG suppliers. Can any one help us please?
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