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New members and first time caravanners · Barryh

Hi everybody Barry and Carol looking forward to seeing some of our great country. Will be posting lots of questions on different forums and researching your valued experience. Have just purchased our first van. A New Age Manta Ray which will be delivered in December ( all being well ) . See you in th...

YatteyattahDave · YatteyattahDave

Hi fellow GN's, JT and I have a BT50 towing 19.6' Lotus Sprint Van - we have only done a couple of short trips thus far but are planning to do half the big lap next year and the rest the following year. We are looking forward to meeting lots of you as we get around and also reading and learning lots from all you v...

Addy · Addy

Hi, We're a retired couple who have sold up and are currently travelling around Asia. Though we're Brits, we lived and worked in The Netherlands for the last 25 years. We owned a VW T5 California camper and travelled all around Europe in it. Next year we really want to join the "grey nomads"...

YVONNE DUNN · YVONNE DUNN

Hi all. I am about to have another go at enjoying the wide open spaces with my Mum and my two adorable Mutts. We have had a 12 month set back to our plans due to some major health issues for Mum who is now thankfully on the mend. In November last year we set off in our new van from home near Toowoomba in Queensla...

johnwembley · johnwembley

Have heard we should invest in nets to wear with hats against the flies and mossies........if not the odd cork.....what do you all say? :} at Karijiini -- Edited by johnwembley on Wednesday 23rd of September 2015 09:52:56 PM

Big G · Big G

Like the rest of you, I am a retired old fart who has dreams of exploring this vast beautiful country of Ours. I am a hot rodder and have a 1950 Ford Tudor. I have restored two caravans, the first one was a 1956 Globetrotter which was a total wreck when i got it and I replaced most outer bondwood, it was not wh...

johnwembley · johnwembley

Hi All, New to your great Forum. We are John & Lin. Hubbie is grey but I am not...well not quite yet. About to pick up our first Camper Trailer, Jayco Swan. Excited. 3 week trip in October. Perth - Coral Bay - Karijini - Perth. Have booked sites at C/Bay and Karijini, but not sure where to stay over night...

Mopsy · Mopsy

Just letting people know that Binnowee is still open and all self contained rigs are welcome.Situated 19 klms nth of Bundaberg, the mowed area is beside a beautiful dam.Firewood is supplied, pets are welcome, but must be restrained at night as we have lots of wildlife. Very safe to leave your rig if yo...

KTM · KTM

Hello everyone, I've been lurking around for a couple of weeks now lol looks theres a lot of great info and people here

Ive started building a motorhome out of my 2001 Mitsubishi Fighter pan we plan to do a lap around the great country as soon as its finished. Have got a bit done now just trying to get my h...

mjt57 · mjt57

Hi folks My wife and I are looking at becoming grey nomads. I'm still working so trips around Australia will be some time off, yet. We're looking at both a caravan and a vehicle with which to tow it. World of Caravans have so many. Spoilt for choice at that particular outlet. Towing vehicle short l...

meggsy · meggsy

Hi Just introducing myself Ian aka meggsy based in Brisbane

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...

Shayne · Shayne

Hi just joined recently, Jane and I live permanently in a converted Bus, we are currently at Buccan Queensland I will try and insert a photo. -- Edited by Shayne on Monday 7th of September 2015 03:27:13 PM -- Edited by Shayne on Monday 7th of September 201...

Lynnie Pinnie · Lynnie Pinnie

Hi to all my name is Lynne In the process of getting ready to become a Nomad in the next 6 months. Looking forward to some helpful hints from you all.

john tog · john tog

I am writing to see if anyone has a problem like mine and if they have a solution or any suggestions to fix. I recently purchased a Toyota Coaster motorhome fitted with a Dometic electric awning. The awning has one problem that i am trying to overcome. When the awning is closed and it rains the rain runs in...

les2010 · les2010

Hi everyone Les and Maria here, We hit the road in 5 weeks for our long awaited trip, we hope to see everything we have talked about for 30 odd years and meet some great people out there. Les & Maria

hudson · hudson

have had a motor home for quite few years but have now bought a caravan jayco heritage not sure where on the forum to ask advice, but budget being limited to buy a tow vehicle I was thinking of 07 or later 3ltre prado or 3ltre pajero turbo diesel but the ones in my budget have large ks your thoughts chee...

MLS · MLS

Hi Everyone This is my first time on the forum. My husband and I are from SA and we are starting to plan our 6 month caravan trip and was wondering what time/month is the best to head up through the centre and then over to WA. Also I would be most grateful if anyone can tell me places that we 'must visit' on our...

briglor · briglor

We are presently staying in a caravan park outside of Mackay. After paying $50 a night at some parks we decided to look for a cheapie for a few nights. We found this one for $160 a week but then found that there was a main road and bridge 200 hundred metres in front a train track 200 metres beside us and an Ab...

MervR · MervR

Just saying Hi as new to the Forum. We have returned to caravanning after 25 years, back then we had a Viscount 14' poptop and travelled much of the Eastern states when the kids were young, plus each winter out in the opal fields of Yowah and Quilpie areas for fossicking. Retired now, we have just bought...

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	New members and first time caravanners (Preview) Hi everybody Barry and Carol looking forward to seeing some of our great country. Will be posting lots of questions on different forums and researching your valued experience. Have just purchased our first van. A New Age Manta Ray which will be delivered in December ( all being well ) . See you in th...	Barryh	5	775	08:46 PM Oct 3, 2015 by the rocket
	YatteyattahDave and JT saying Hi As soon as you feel too old to do something do it (Preview) Hi fellow GN's, JT and I have a BT50 towing 19.6' Lotus Sprint Van - we have only done a couple of short trips thus far but are planning to do half the big lap next year and the rest the following year. We are looking forward to meeting lots of you as we get around and also reading and learning lots from all you v...	YatteyattahDave	6	559	07:48 PM Sep 28, 2015 by YatteyattahDave
	Hoping to be joining you on the road soon (Preview) Hi, We're a retired couple who have sold up and are currently travelling around Asia. Though we're Brits, we lived and worked in The Netherlands for the last 25 years. We owned a VW T5 California camper and travelled all around Europe in it. Next year we really want to join the "grey nomads"...	Addy	5	735	07:17 PM Sep 28, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Hello from a new kid on the block (Preview) Hi all. I am about to have another go at enjoying the wide open spaces with my Mum and my two adorable Mutts. We have had a 12 month set back to our plans due to some major health issues for Mum who is now thankfully on the mend. In November last year we set off in our new van from home near Toowoomba in Queensla...	YVONNE DUNN	8	770	12:44 PM Sep 26, 2015 by YVONNE DUNN
	fly nets Karijiini (Preview) Have heard we should invest in nets to wear with hats against the flies and mossies........if not the odd cork.....what do you all say? :} at Karijiini -- Edited by johnwembley on Wednesday 23rd of September 2015 09:52:56 PM	johnwembley	1	519	08:24 PM Sep 24, 2015 by frangipani
	Big G says Hi (Preview) Like the rest of you, I am a retired old fart who has dreams of exploring this vast beautiful country of Ours. I am a hot rodder and have a 1950 Ford Tudor. I have restored two caravans, the first one was a 1956 Globetrotter which was a total wreck when i got it and I replaced most outer bondwood, it was not wh...	Big G	6	827	04:20 PM Sep 24, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Stopover between Karijini and Perth (Preview) Hi All, New to your great Forum. We are John & Lin. Hubbie is grey but I am not...well not quite yet. About to pick up our first Camper Trailer, Jayco Swan. Excited. 3 week trip in October. Perth - Coral Bay - Karijini - Perth. Have booked sites at C/Bay and Karijini, but not sure where to stay over night...	johnwembley	8	2191	03:20 PM Sep 20, 2015 by Delta18
	Binnowee Bush Camp (Preview) Just letting people know that Binnowee is still open and all self contained rigs are welcome.Situated 19 klms nth of Bundaberg, the mowed area is beside a beautiful dam.Firewood is supplied, pets are welcome, but must be restrained at night as we have lots of wildlife. Very safe to leave your rig if yo...	Mopsy	6	1818	10:36 AM Sep 18, 2015 by Mopsy
	A new camper (Preview) Hello everyone, I've been lurking around for a couple of weeks now lol looks theres a lot of great info and people here Ive started building a motorhome out of my 2001 Mitsubishi Fighter pan we plan to do a lap around the great country as soon as its finished. Have got a bit done now just trying to get my h...	KTM	6	717	06:29 PM Sep 13, 2015 by KTM
	Hi from AJ and Martin (Preview) Hi folks My wife and I are looking at becoming grey nomads. I'm still working so trips around Australia will be some time off, yet. We're looking at both a caravan and a vehicle with which to tow it. World of Caravans have so many. Spoilt for choice at that particular outlet. Towing vehicle short l...	mjt57	6	697	09:36 PM Sep 11, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Newbie (Preview) Hi Just introducing myself Ian aka meggsy based in Brisbane	meggsy	5	580	11:42 PM Sep 9, 2015 by aussietraveller
	WELCOME TO ALL NEWCOMERS TO THE FORUM (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	412	09:57 AM Sep 9, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	Spirit of Freedom (Preview) Hi just joined recently, Jane and I live permanently in a converted Bus, we are currently at Buccan Queensland I will try and insert a photo. -- Edited by Shayne on Monday 7th of September 2015 03:27:13 PM -- Edited by Shayne on Monday 7th of September 201...	Shayne	5	571	07:19 PM Sep 8, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Newbie (Preview) Hi to all my name is Lynne In the process of getting ready to become a Nomad in the next 6 months. Looking forward to some helpful hints from you all.	Lynnie Pinnie	4	655	07:17 PM Sep 8, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	General enquirey (Preview) I am writing to see if anyone has a problem like mine and if they have a solution or any suggestions to fix. I recently purchased a Toyota Coaster motorhome fitted with a Dometic electric awning. The awning has one problem that i am trying to overcome. When the awning is closed and it rains the rain runs in...	john tog	3	694	10:49 AM Sep 7, 2015 by meggsy
	Hi To Everyone (Preview) Hi everyone Les and Maria here, We hit the road in 5 weeks for our long awaited trip, we hope to see everything we have talked about for 30 odd years and meet some great people out there. Les & Maria	les2010	4	440	08:30 PM Sep 6, 2015 by aussietraveller
	g day just like to introduce myself Gary and wife Lisa (Preview) have had a motor home for quite few years but have now bought a caravan jayco heritage not sure where on the forum to ask advice, but budget being limited to buy a tow vehicle I was thinking of 07 or later 3ltre prado or 3ltre pajero turbo diesel but the ones in my budget have large ks your thoughts chee...	hudson	5	672	08:28 PM Sep 6, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Heading north through the centre (Preview) Hi Everyone This is my first time on the forum. My husband and I are from SA and we are starting to plan our 6 month caravan trip and was wondering what time/month is the best to head up through the centre and then over to WA. Also I would be most grateful if anyone can tell me places that we 'must visit' on our...	MLS	5	655	04:23 PM Sep 2, 2015 by robo24
	We are new to Grey Nomads and are just writing to say hi to everyone. (Preview) We are presently staying in a caravan park outside of Mackay. After paying $50 a night at some parks we decided to look for a cheapie for a few nights. We found this one for $160 a week but then found that there was a main road and bridge 200 hundred metres in front a train track 200 metres beside us and an Ab...	briglor	10	900	03:59 PM Sep 2, 2015 by Dougwe
	Hi from Merv and Nancy (Preview) Just saying Hi as new to the Forum. We have returned to caravanning after 25 years, back then we had a Viscount 14' poptop and travelled much of the Eastern states when the kids were young, plus each winter out in the opal fields of Yowah and Quilpie areas for fossicking. Retired now, we have just bought...	MervR	5	829	10:55 PM Sep 1, 2015 by Woody n Sue
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