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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...

vk6gmd · vk6gmd

Hi every1, grey but no nomad yet. We hope to get on the road for good early next year when I have finished the van and all other things are sorted. Just saying hello for now. regards Gmd

Johnmac · Johnmac

Hi all,just a warning to those that my need to buy things at Repco in Canarvon. I bought a 150 W inverter that I had trouble with $187 (since had problem fixed) went to Repco in Canarvon who had a 20 percent sale on.Yes they could get me one up from down south for $315 special price,as I needed it for my CPAP ma...

LG · LG

Hi we have a Winnebago Esperance and wanted to mount a scooter/motorbike stand at the back of the van, but are worried about the weight and the integrity of the chassis. how do other people get around. my husband doesnt want to tow another vehicle. Some technical help would be great. Thanks

keiththerat · keiththerat

Hi, I have joined The Grey Nomad Forums to share and get ideas of traveling around Oz. Firstly during a recent trip around N.S.W. Outback we met some people that had a book about pubs and if you visited the pub you could get the page stamped or signed,something like a pub crawl. Would any one know of this bo...

Bungy48 · Bungy48

Hi all just joined like to introduce myself. I have just made redundant what a shame and I have decided to set off on an adventure. Just about to buy a caravan and head off. I will most certainly be asking a lot of questions from you fine people. Does anyone have any advise for looking for casual work to supp...

Robreen · Robreen

G,day all. After much looking over a few years, I decided to join. I have noticed and learnt already good information. We are just starting our journey in the next chapter of our life, Left The Barossa on 13th August and progressed to Swan Hill so far. We are heading to Brisbane by the end of Sept, then a m...

Grego · Grego

Hey all I am looking forward to being a part of this forum. I am a newby to this forum but I have travelled by 4X4 and van on and off for the past 30 odd years and have loved every minute of it. I love to debate and I love forums :) I love seeing a balanced point of view and enjoy pushing debates to find the balan...

Dave67 · Dave67

Dave here, just saying G'day to all. I don't have a van just yet but am very keen to get one soon and to start drawing on the vast collective knowledge of all of you. Have a 4wd and have been going camping my whole life but never with a van, well in the later years of my childhood my parents did up grade to a campe...

JenBond · JenBond

This is a Newbie first post. After 10 years of planning and saving etc., hubby and I have semi-retired to travel, volunteer and work our way around and through this beautiful country of ours, without an end date!! We purchased a Kedron ATV 18 months ago, drove from WA, via Nullabor to Brisbane to pi...

djhenn · djhenn

Looking at buying a 2009 Suburu Forester 2.5L. What sort of van can I pull with this size car. Considering a pop top A van?.

Woody2 · Woody2

G-Day from an other newbie couple Woody about too celebrate my 21st for the 44th time Anne just celebrated her 21st for the 40th time We have been retired since last xmas. Have been house sitting on the mid north coast nsw Leave in 2wks for qld, various sitting positions until the end of Feb, then acro...

Jokas · Jokas

hi everyone. I am trying to find info on self building a solid canopy for my Isuzu ute. i have a tray and wondered if there are some designs out there. thanks

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 pe...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	754	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	796	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	547	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	761	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	768	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	985	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	997	10:55 PM Sep 1, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	New to the forum (Preview) Hi every1, grey but no nomad yet. We hope to get on the road for good early next year when I have finished the van and all other things are sorted. Just saying hello for now. regards Gmd	vk6gmd	8	882	10:13 PM Aug 31, 2015 by vk6gmd
	Don't be ripped off (Preview) Hi all,just a warning to those that my need to buy things at Repco in Canarvon. I bought a 150 W inverter that I had trouble with $187 (since had problem fixed) went to Repco in Canarvon who had a 20 percent sale on.Yes they could get me one up from down south for $315 special price,as I needed it for my CPAP ma...	Johnmac	10	1115	09:48 PM Aug 31, 2015 by Johnmac
	Winnebago help required for attachement of scooter ramp at the rear (Preview) Hi we have a Winnebago Esperance and wanted to mount a scooter/motorbike stand at the back of the van, but are worried about the weight and the integrity of the chassis. how do other people get around. my husband doesnt want to tow another vehicle. Some technical help would be great. Thanks	LG	6	1022	08:15 AM Aug 31, 2015 by LG
	Newbie (Preview) Hi, I have joined The Grey Nomad Forums to share and get ideas of traveling around Oz. Firstly during a recent trip around N.S.W. Outback we met some people that had a book about pubs and if you visited the pub you could get the page stamped or signed,something like a pub crawl. Would any one know of this bo...	keiththerat	2	518	07:53 PM Aug 30, 2015 by Dougwe
	Hello all (Preview) Hi all just joined like to introduce myself. I have just made redundant what a shame and I have decided to set off on an adventure. Just about to buy a caravan and head off. I will most certainly be asking a lot of questions from you fine people. Does anyone have any advise for looking for casual work to supp...	Bungy48	5	794	07:38 AM Aug 28, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Robert and Maureen saying hallo (Preview) G,day all. After much looking over a few years, I decided to join. I have noticed and learnt already good information. We are just starting our journey in the next chapter of our life, Left The Barossa on 13th August and progressed to Swan Hill so far. We are heading to Brisbane by the end of Sept, then a m...	Robreen	5	793	07:33 AM Aug 28, 2015 by aussietraveller
	yep another newby but 30 plus years of travelling with caravans I am no stranger :) (Preview) Hey all I am looking forward to being a part of this forum. I am a newby to this forum but I have travelled by 4X4 and van on and off for the past 30 odd years and have loved every minute of it. I love to debate and I love forums :) I love seeing a balanced point of view and enjoy pushing debates to find the balan...	Grego	5	1034	10:05 PM Aug 24, 2015 by sandgrooper1
	Hello all (Preview) Dave here, just saying G'day to all. I don't have a van just yet but am very keen to get one soon and to start drawing on the vast collective knowledge of all of you. Have a 4wd and have been going camping my whole life but never with a van, well in the later years of my childhood my parents did up grade to a campe...	Dave67	5	909	10:38 AM Aug 24, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hello to everyone (Preview) This is a Newbie first post. After 10 years of planning and saving etc., hubby and I have semi-retired to travel, volunteer and work our way around and through this beautiful country of ours, without an end date!! We purchased a Kedron ATV 18 months ago, drove from WA, via Nullabor to Brisbane to pi...	JenBond	6	971	07:02 PM Aug 21, 2015 by Jafan
	NEW COMER (Preview) Looking at buying a 2009 Suburu Forester 2.5L. What sort of van can I pull with this size car. Considering a pop top A van?.	djhenn	3	620	06:15 PM Aug 19, 2015 by aussietraveller
	G-Day all (Preview) G-Day from an other newbie couple Woody about too celebrate my 21st for the 44th time Anne just celebrated her 21st for the 40th time We have been retired since last xmas. Have been house sitting on the mid north coast nsw Leave in 2wks for qld, various sitting positions until the end of Feb, then acro...	Woody2	3	580	06:04 PM Aug 19, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Building a solid canopy for my Isuzu extra cab (Preview) hi everyone. I am trying to find info on self building a solid canopy for my Isuzu ute. i have a tray and wondered if there are some designs out there. thanks	Jokas	5	670	07:06 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Jokas
	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 pe...	Big Gorilla	0	545	07:35 AM Aug 18, 2015 by Big Gorilla
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