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Another new member
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Hi All. We are obviously, from what I have read, and, as the nickname suggests, slow. only joining this club/forum? on Monday. Both June and I are over 70 and have decided to buy a car and caravan and see this great county, before we aren't allowed. I didn't know there were so many "Youngsters"...
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A greeting to all
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hi all. It's Great to join in with people of similar interests and looking forward to maybe meeting you on the road
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Hi everyone
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Looking forward to your forum and hopefully I can contribute
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a new nomad,excited
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after stalking this web site decided that I should introduce myself. after a couple of years of trying to get my partner to retire she finally has, finishes up in 2 weeks. first big trip is (would you believe it) heading sth to dingo beach then to Bribie to catch up with the in law, then west out west via Rom...
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Hi There Nomads!
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Hi there all you travelers. What a blast you must be having out there exploring this amazing country. I am a Pro Photographer & Film Maker based currently in Stawell, Vic. My wife and I moved to Aus from NZ around 8 years ago. My wife's parents have just sold up in NZ and purchased a 5th wheeler and havi...
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Hello everyone- shall I shall I not
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Firstly , like say a big hello to all Nomads , I have been admiring all you guys for some 10 years now, and here I am hoping one day I will meet up with you on the playground. Chances are I'll be doing it solo...and chances are never to see Adelaide again...well passing through of course ect... I was hoping m...
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Registration Plate
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Hi there, I'm just starting out with a new van. We have just purchased a Crusader Excalibur and have heard that someone was picked up in NSW & fined $430.00 for having their crusader van Licence plate mounted higher than 1300mm from the ground. can anyone tell me if there is a specific rule to this or...
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Slide on or camper van
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Hi all, new to the Grey Nomads even though been this colour for a while would like to start the journey in a single vehicle either a slide on or camper van just looking for some feed back the pros an cons the good or bad experiences.cheers Ian see you some where some place soon
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Free camping
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is there any free camping in coonabarabin
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Insurance cover
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Hello every one We are really green Nomads got the caravan Car to pull it and lots of advice from friends. I am retiring in July and we thought we had better organise insurance. This is where the trouble starts I have been working around Australia in recent years and had no need for personal household ins...
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Towing a Jimny with a Birdsville Winniebago
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I am repeating this request as I can't find it after my previous posts. Can anyone help with advice re towing our Jimny with a Winniebago Birdsville.
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Storage facilities NSW
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Hi All, we are a couple of semi retired kiwis tripping around Oz for a year or so.... loving it so far! We must return to NZ for 3 months mid October, and will be departing & returning from NSW, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for storage facilities? Or gas a bit of spare acreage for...
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remote email - internet contact
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Hello all, I am a newby and preparing for a long trip next year. Does anyone have solid information on accessing internet - email, telephone, etc, in remove areas, e.g. inland areas, not coastal; or where I should start my research. thanks very much,
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Waiting for spring
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Hi. My name is Sue. I am a solo future nomad, although part time. I hope to do a shorter more local trip in spring to test the waters and would love to meet some of you. I am from Adelaide. A little daunting for me but I NEED to do this. So I hope to hear some of you will be traveling nearby AFTER winter.
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Dapto to Emerald Queensland
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Hi this is my first time into the Grey Nomads I will be making my first caravan trip to Emerald Qld and was wondering what would be the best Route from Dapto NSW along the Golden Highway, New England or the Coast I will be leaving on the 19th June
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Van Insurance
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Hi Travellers. My name is Gordon and my wife is Vicki and we have had our van for 2 years, but only travel part-time. I have just received my renewal notice for the van insurance (CIL) and would like to know others experience with them as I am considering changing because I find them very expensive. I know...
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Rego and Insurance
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Hello to All you grey nomads My name is Geoff and my wife is Criss, we have done a fair bit of camping in the past, and have decided to buy ourselves a motorhome and explore this great country of ours. We intend to sell our house and everything that ties us to one place. My question (one of many) is this. If we h...
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Need advice from experts
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Hi Guys, my name is Wayne my wife is Jeanette we have been retired for just on 18 months and are thinking of reverse mortgaging the joint and buying a second hand motorhome and have a look at the sights. We have two dogs and a cat which would travel with us, we need some advice and tips from persons who know al...
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New Kids in the Play Ground
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G'day everyone. My wife and I will be getting our first rig soon and we are excited and looking forward our first trip, Hope to meet lots of new folks on the road. Our home base is in Bargara (Bundy) Adventure before Dementia.
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Pros vs cons on buying a Jayco camper trailer
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hello everyone, my wife and I are planning on selling our MDC camper trailer, for a Jayco camper trailer, but we saw some reviews, stating some flaws with this brand of camper trailer, should we be worried or not, we would love to hear from those of you that have or have had a Jayco camper trailer in the pas...
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