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Hi All
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WE are gearing up for the lap and semi retirement.. In the process of finding a comfortable van to put behind our 03 Pajero. We are getting snowed under with researching what is suitable and legal. Come the day we take off around late September we are just going to toss a coin to decide which way we head out...
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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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Another Newbie
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Hi everyone.Am planning to start my adventure later this year probably with a 21.5 foot van towed by my trusty Grand Cherokee. I have traveled, and worked, a fair bit around the world but have neglected this great country that I now call home - until now. I have been reading all your posts for a while and...
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Welcome!
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Hi joined the GreyNomads to share my photos, read peoples interesting stories and to look for work, etc. My husband - Dave and I - Lee-Ann have been travelling in our 2nd Jayco caravan permanently since 2010 We are veterans in travelling, but young nomads (I am not grey yet, but my husband is). We love...
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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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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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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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Wayne and Lesley
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Free camping
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is there any free camping in coonabarabin
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Wayneker
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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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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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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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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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Upgrade suspension on my Dmax???
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Hi Nomads. i have a 2013 Isuzu Dmax extra cab with ally tray.I will be adding an aluminium canopy and towing my 18'6" Evernew off road caravan. i was wondering whether I should upgrade my suspension as we will be doing quite a bit of off road. When I ask suppliers, they naturally say 'of course you wi...
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Work getting in the way
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Hi Nomads what a great site with a lot of info ,we can't wait to get on the road with our van. just updated our 80 series to a 100 series turbo so shouldn't have any problems pulling the van , all we have to do is stop work . We have our own business that my son and I run and it's very demanding , we had a grey nomad c...
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HI ALL
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WOOPIS I WILL GETIT THANKYOU FOR THE WELCOME AND NEW FRENDSHIPS LEN -- Edited by LEN on Sunday 21st of June 2015 07:17:00 PM
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First post
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Hi everyone, Long time watcher but first time a member. The better half & I are retired, live in Tassie & share our time between home + 30 acres, Mercedes Sprinter Campervan & yacht. We have ventured overseas to mainland Ausie 3 times so far during winter with last year as far as Cookto...
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Newbie
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Hi all, just joined and are still finding my way around this web page.
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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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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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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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