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Paulo · Paulo

Hi folks - Dipping a toe in water with new used Van - 2004 Jayco Heritage poptop tare 1510 Kg, Tug is 2007 Hyundai diesel 2.2 max tow load 2000 Kg max ball weight 150 kg . Stressed out - pick it up soon ball weight test was 220 kg . Oh Boy ! They saw me coming . looks like I will have to make some changes to Tug and V...

JeffRae · JeffRae

JeffRae here, we are 60kms out of Perth. Been doing a lot of reading and making a few comments, is there a way to get notified of topics that you commented on ?

New Members and first time caravanners · Gary Andrew

Hi All. Gary and Jacky here. We are about to buy a caravan and plan to do a leisurely drive around the place for about 3 years. We are looking forward to seeing more of this beautiful country and meeting fellow travellers We have selected a van, a Retreat Whitehaven. We love the van, however I am a bit conce...

Dave A · Dave A

Hi , My wife and I are on the road full time and are currently in South Australia near Robe. We are looking for a place to stay over the school holidays. Somewhere quiet. We have looked at Randy Park Station in the Flinders Ranges and was wondering if anyone has stayed there. We realize it will be hot etc . An...

jan pc · jan pc

I have just purchased a small van 12 ft.- am thinking of buying a remote control mover ,have a small laneway and cannot reverse into yard. I have looked at a few options, would like to know what other users have had or have. as the van only weighs about 780kg don't need anything too powerful. I am also confu...

WoolgoolgaRob · WoolgoolgaRob

Hi, this is my first posting, I'd like to say hello, my wife and I have been on a few trips in our van and are enjoying the life style and people we have meet, it takes a bit of time to know exactly what you want in a van, in fact it's a learning curve for me , we plan on doing the lap before long so a lot of things to ta...

mrharv · mrharv

Hi to you all, We have been grey nomads for 3 years and we have noticed that there are permanent greasy thumb marks on our kitchen cupboards in front of the catch. We are in a Jayco Motor home and the material of the cupboards is paper covered board. Does anybody have any idea how to remove the greasy areas?...

The Duke · The Duke

Brickbats to the S.A. Government Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. During several crossing of the Nullarbor Plains, we have enjoyed the vast open spaces and breathtaking views of the Great Australian Bight and Bunda Cliffs. We had been looking forward to spending 2 night...

Clare · Clare

Hello - I'll be visiting Airlie Beach for a few days from 14 December. I've heard it's a great place for young backpackers and as a grey and solo traveller I wonder whether anyone could recommend a hotel/hostel where I won't feel out of place. Thanks . . .

Sandra G · Sandra G

Is there much work around for people who want it while travelling Thanks Sandra

pearla · pearla

Hi I am new to this so I hope someone is able to help me. We are getting ready to set out on our around Australia trip hoping to take at least 5 yrs or more doing so. We have sold up all our goods & at present renting till we go. We were just wondering how things go regarding mail, drivers licence & votin...

Swoffer · Swoffer

Gday , I'm Al and thats Jen over at the table there glaring at me for spending to much time on chat forums. We are soon to be GNs . Recent illnesses have forced us into early retirement and being unemployable and only 54yo it means we can no longer afford to stay in our house . Well technically , we could but i...

erad · erad

HI All I am new to this site, though not new to caravanning, having owned caravans myself for nearly 40 years, and travelled round the block 3 times, with lots of short trips in between. My father built his own caravan back in the early 1950's. so I have spent the majority of my life with caravans. Curren...

Fizzy Bear · Fizzy Bear

Hi We are Brian and Ann and have started the ball rolling to become Grey Nomads. We reside on the Mornington Peninsula. Our Van has been selected and it will be a Jurgens Tooradin. Have looked at other options (smaller) and as I am an XXL Nomad the interior space and shower size suits. If there are any GN's...

happytruck · happytruck

Has anyone had shift problems with the auto. Only 19,000 Km. Was purchased to tow 5th wheeler ,its been good towing, but at home after trip started to drop down when should be upshifting also shunting. Stephen( happytruck )

Sandra G · Sandra G

Can anyone help us to the best sites for finding work around OZ any sort of work will do. Thanks and i look forward to your help. Sandra

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 several months where people post photos of famous peo...

putz · putz

hi just new to the grey nomads and would like to know has anybody know much aboutbrilliant cobra off road caravan they are sold by bellarine caravans as we are thinking about buying one they seem good value for what they give you. would love some feedback about them thanks

Percnellie · Percnellie

We have the option of purchasing a one owner 2004 Toyota Prado with 175,000s,on the clock,price $24000.Service history by reputable local dealer.Has many extras including reversing mirror,towbar etc...vehicle in excellent condition.will be towing a caravan with gross tow of under 1500kg,13...

Dickidido · Dickidido

I have an aluminum checker plate stone guard across the fromt of my c-van and it needs to be brightened up.....what can I buy to take the film of corrosion off and make it shine?

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	New used Van -1st time dipping toes in the water with caravaning (Preview) Hi folks - Dipping a toe in water with new used Van - 2004 Jayco Heritage poptop tare 1510 Kg, Tug is 2007 Hyundai diesel 2.2 max tow load 2000 Kg max ball weight 150 kg . Stressed out - pick it up soon ball weight test was 220 kg . Oh Boy ! They saw me coming . looks like I will have to make some changes to Tug and V...	Paulo	7	861	08:01 AM Nov 16, 2015 by Paulo
	Hello to All (Preview) JeffRae here, we are 60kms out of Perth. Been doing a lot of reading and making a few comments, is there a way to get notified of topics that you commented on ?	JeffRae	4	747	09:49 PM Nov 15, 2015 by JeffRae
	New Members and first time caravanners (Preview) Hi All. Gary and Jacky here. We are about to buy a caravan and plan to do a leisurely drive around the place for about 3 years. We are looking forward to seeing more of this beautiful country and meeting fellow travellers We have selected a van, a Retreat Whitehaven. We love the van, however I am a bit conce...	Gary Andrew	7	950	09:18 AM Nov 14, 2015 by Gary Andrew
	Place to hide (Preview) Hi , My wife and I are on the road full time and are currently in South Australia near Robe. We are looking for a place to stay over the school holidays. Somewhere quiet. We have looked at Randy Park Station in the Flinders Ranges and was wondering if anyone has stayed there. We realize it will be hot etc . An...	Dave A	4	783	09:51 PM Nov 12, 2015 by KFT
	Hi all, another newbie.caravan movers-remote control. (Preview) I have just purchased a small van 12 ft.- am thinking of buying a remote control mover ,have a small laneway and cannot reverse into yard. I have looked at a few options, would like to know what other users have had or have. as the van only weighs about 780kg don't need anything too powerful. I am also confu...	jan pc	7	1103	04:31 PM Nov 12, 2015 by jan pc
	Hello to all (Preview) Hi, this is my first posting, I'd like to say hello, my wife and I have been on a few trips in our van and are enjoying the life style and people we have meet, it takes a bit of time to know exactly what you want in a van, in fact it's a learning curve for me , we plan on doing the lap before long so a lot of things to ta...	WoolgoolgaRob	5	776	12:53 PM Nov 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	greasy spots on our kitchen cupboards (Preview) Hi to you all, We have been grey nomads for 3 years and we have noticed that there are permanent greasy thumb marks on our kitchen cupboards in front of the catch. We are in a Jayco Motor home and the material of the cupboards is paper covered board. Does anybody have any idea how to remove the greasy areas?...	mrharv	4	813	12:33 PM Nov 12, 2015 by mrharv
	Bunda Cliffs (Preview) Brickbats to the S.A. Government Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. During several crossing of the Nullarbor Plains, we have enjoyed the vast open spaces and breathtaking views of the Great Australian Bight and Bunda Cliffs. We had been looking forward to spending 2 night...	The Duke	3	1538	07:58 PM Nov 11, 2015 by jules47
	Airlie Beach - hotel/hostel (Preview) Hello - I'll be visiting Airlie Beach for a few days from 14 December. I've heard it's a great place for young backpackers and as a grey and solo traveller I wonder whether anyone could recommend a hotel/hostel where I won't feel out of place. Thanks . . .	Clare	6	864	08:26 PM Nov 10, 2015 by Clare
	Work the dirty word (Preview) Is there much work around for people who want it while travelling Thanks Sandra	Sandra G	0	697	04:52 PM Nov 9, 2015 by Sandra G
	Travelling around (Preview) Hi I am new to this so I hope someone is able to help me. We are getting ready to set out on our around Australia trip hoping to take at least 5 yrs or more doing so. We have sold up all our goods & at present renting till we go. We were just wondering how things go regarding mail, drivers licence & votin...	pearla	5	911	02:33 PM Nov 8, 2015 by leestevo
	G'day All Whats this for then ? (Preview) Gday , I'm Al and thats Jen over at the table there glaring at me for spending to much time on chat forums. We are soon to be GNs . Recent illnesses have forced us into early retirement and being unemployable and only 54yo it means we can no longer afford to stay in our house . Well technically , we could but i...	Swoffer	4	899	10:07 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Swoffer
	Newbie here - a bit of advice please... (Preview) HI All I am new to this site, though not new to caravanning, having owned caravans myself for nearly 40 years, and travelled round the block 3 times, with lots of short trips in between. My father built his own caravan back in the early 1950's. so I have spent the majority of my life with caravans. Curren...	erad	4	958	04:54 PM Nov 5, 2015 by brickies
	Newbies to the GN site (Preview) Hi We are Brian and Ann and have started the ball rolling to become Grey Nomads. We reside on the Mornington Peninsula. Our Van has been selected and it will be a Jurgens Tooradin. Have looked at other options (smaller) and as I am an XXL Nomad the interior space and shower size suits. If there are any GN's...	Fizzy Bear	3	640	03:20 PM Nov 5, 2015 by aussietraveller
	2013 BT 50 Auto (Preview) Has anyone had shift problems with the auto. Only 19,000 Km. Was purchased to tow 5th wheeler ,its been good towing, but at home after trip started to drop down when should be upshifting also shunting. Stephen( happytruck )	happytruck	2	868	09:50 AM Nov 4, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	We are almost ready to start our Grey Nomad journey (Preview) Can anyone help us to the best sites for finding work around OZ any sort of work will do. Thanks and i look forward to your help. Sandra	Sandra G	6	763	09:47 AM Nov 4, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	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 several months where people post photos of famous peo...	Big Gorilla	0	642	04:36 PM Oct 26, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	brilliant cobra 17.6 off road caravans (Preview) hi just new to the grey nomads and would like to know has anybody know much aboutbrilliant cobra off road caravan they are sold by bellarine caravans as we are thinking about buying one they seem good value for what they give you. would love some feedback about them thanks	putz	2	2146	07:48 PM Oct 25, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Prado purchase? (Preview) We have the option of purchasing a one owner 2004 Toyota Prado with 175,000s,on the clock,price $24000.Service history by reputable local dealer.Has many extras including reversing mirror,towbar etc...vehicle in excellent condition.will be towing a caravan with gross tow of under 1500kg,13...	Percnellie	4	830	04:42 PM Oct 25, 2015 by Vince
	Roadstar stone guard clean (Preview) I have an aluminum checker plate stone guard across the fromt of my c-van and it needs to be brightened up.....what can I buy to take the film of corrosion off and make it shine?	Dickidido	4	802	08:51 PM Oct 21, 2015 by Woody n Sue
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