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ipad repair?? Is there such a thing?
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Hi, my son was given an ipad due to the fact he has a severe disability. It was accidentally dropped yesterday and now the ipad air will not launch any apps or go to the home page or to settings. I could take it to the local apple store but I am a bit cynical and fear they will say, please come up with another $8o...
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Tri Axle Denning or Austral Coach
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Hi Everyone Im new to GN's ! I would welcome some insight knowledge from some travellers as I am looking to buy and convert an 80's Denning or Austral Coach for long term motorhome travel, I was told by someone "it is like the comparison between Ford and Holden" you either like one or the othe...
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Merna Morna Station
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Hi all We are new to Forum Starting to plan our trip to W.A. leaving Buff Point in early May. We are looking at staying at Merna Morna Station on edge of Flinders Rangers N.P. for a few nights just wondering if any members have stayed there
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buntine hwy
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Hi all we are newbies to the great outback and are planning our first BIG trip. Adelaide to Derby WA via Mt Isa. The return trip is planned during June from Halls Creek along the Buntine Hwy to the Stuart Hwy. I cannot find a lot of info on the highway nor of camping spots and other places of interest. Can any...
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Valley Of The Lagoons
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This is my first post. We are only Nomads in training at the moment. We are planning a road trip in the middle of the year. We have thought about visiting the Valley of the Lagoons in Queensland. Is there a camping area there? I have not been able to find any information on one.
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Newbies from Newcastle.
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Hi guys, this is our first post, but have been reading with much interest, what a wealth of knowledge & experience, which you can't beat. Just a quick question, we have diesel Sante Fe, 6 speed auto, 17ft Jayco Poptop, do I leave it in D mode when towing or 5th gear, does a bit of hunting up/down gears...
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caravans
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Hi everyone, roamau here, (Dora) Laura and David, just wondering if anyone is travelling in a Blue Sky caravan as we are getting a Blue Sky 20ft Fairhaven 2 next month in preparation for the big lap? Has anyone had any problem with these vans? Thanks. Dora and Dave
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Still newies with questions
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Hi everyone, we have just joined GN and are off on our big trip in a few weeks. Had the van for a year now but this will be our longest time "on the move". Have a couple of questions please. We are basically going down the East Coast, across to Adelaide up through the middle then back across to E...
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hello from central america
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hi all I'm just get the first post im eric from central america panama republic my ride is a 2014 dmax 2.5 4x4 my first language is spanish so my english isn't to good ok my main job is 4x4 i modifie, adapt, or made any thing you want or your truck 4x4 or any car also make floor job marble polishing cleanin...
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New to Caravaning and travel in general
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Hello to all, Began Traveling Australia almost 3 Months ago, with my better half. Traveling Clockwise, Left Melbourne start of November, Parked up the Van in Perth and flew home to spend Christmas with the Family, currently in Busselton, WA. Plan is to travel south from here & back around the coa...
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Newbie Nomad
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Hi Nomads, new kid on the block, just venturing into the vast land of vehicles and caravans out there. Any suggestions on which to decide on first - vehicle or caravan? Looking to buy a van around 23ft or thereabouts.
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Introducing Myself
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Hi,
I'm a long time Lurker and I've decided to join. I'm in a camperred (?) up Landy and mainly travel up and down the East Coast surfing, and attending Dragon Boat and Outrigging Regatta's. I must say that I appreciate the travelling time as much as my water time, and I take my time. âºï¸
I mostly free c...
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G'day from a Newbie
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Howdy I am hoping to start the grey nomad lifestyle in a year or so, with a particular interest in landscape and seascape photography. I have a lot to learn, so I'll be frequenting these pages regularly, and asking lots of questions. For now, are there any keen landscape/seascape photographers read...
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New Member Intro & Question
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Hi There About to take off around OZ but uncertain whether it's worth it to carry two bikes on the back of 'Whimsy' our Winnebago. Any thoughts to help us make a decision?
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Hello and vehicle recommendation
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Just joined GN and glad to be here. Planning a round Australia trip next year and thinking about the right towing vehicle to buy. Only towing an MDC camper trailer so don't need anything too hefty but want a 4x4 diesel twin cab. I'm thinking Isuzu Dmax and wondering what others think about them. Would be...
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Still wet behind the ears
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Hi all, we are Steve and Regina from WA and currently on the look out for our very first 21' second hand caravan. Neither of us have ever done this kind of thing before (I'm a 5 star hotel kinda girl) and we believe it's best we just jump in head first. We are planning on taking off in 3-4 months when it's a litt...
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new members
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Hi,Cameron and Victoria from magnetic island. we have a small motor home on a hilux , we have been traveling since 2008 off and on. We are off to WA via the Nullarbor in April and would like some info on phone reception across. I have a galaxy S5 and am wondering weather I need an out side aerial or not. -- E...
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Newies sayin g'day.
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Hi all, just sayin hi and pleased to be here. It's a new experience for me but the bride is a 'seasoned' Caravaner from her child hood growing up in N.Z. We've started small with a 14 ft Compass Off Roader, which will do us fine behind the D max, as we will be doing a lot of off the bitumen stuff. Will be askin...
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Rear Boat Loader
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I have bought a second hand rhino rear boat loader with a hand winch on it. Can anyone advise me if there is a way to fit and electric winch. We live in the Brisbane area. Thanks Chuck
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Saying hullo for the very first time
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Hi to one and all,New to the Grey Nomads.Love the site and will contribute a few laughs over time.Hey Jim 58 & Eunice 60 (lambie) based in Sydneys north west. We are getting our act together for retirement two years off.Been around once, over three months in 2008 and the time flew in our 2002 c...
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