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new member
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Hi all,intoducing Ann & Ken, new members. Have been caravanning for 3 years, now planning a 3 month trip up the west coast to Darwin, down back through the centre to Bunbury Would welcome any useful suggestions, tips. At this stage planning to take of mid june.
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old posts
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I know this may sound silly, but I can't find the replies to old posts. please explain in detail as I am new to this.
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eco instant hot water
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First post for me. I need any feedback on these eco instant hot water systems that anyone can provide. e.g. are they efficient enough for hot water at sink only. not for shower.
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G'day to all you grey nomads out there, we've just joined up
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We drive an 80 series cruiser and an Oztent and like bush camping
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Newbie.
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G'day. John is the name, i have had a van for awhile but only done short hauls. I am getting ready to do longer runs, so I am ready to learn and contribute. See you out & about . Being an x sailor I prefer Jack. Jack.
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Hi All!
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Been members for a while - just reading - and thought it's about time we posted as newbies. Our only experience is a six month MH trip around the UK and Europe last year (bought Le Van on a buyback basis). The whole exercise has reinforced our decision to abandon ship (been keen cruising yachties for many...
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New here
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Hi, I have been reading this site for some time and feel now is the time to ask some serious questions before taking the step. I am posting a Q. in Solo Travellers. Thanks
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escape-artist
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Lowering a camper van down a steep driveway
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Hi All....new member here......I have a reasonably steep downhill driveway and want to buy a braked winch (know where to get that) but would like to be able to attach it to a towball adaptor plate much the same as the one marked on the attached image....anyone seen these before and know where to get one?...
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Does anyone know anything about 'Gold Star' caravans?
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Hi Everyone, We're considering buying a Gold Star caravan Based in SA. But cannot find many testimonials. The actual van is reputedly made in China and is shipped over in container - not flat packed - and then wheels are fitted to the chassis in Australia. Also all the appliances etc such as A/con,w/m...
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Thermal Cookers
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Hello everyone, I am a first time poster and would like your advice/input on Thermal cookers, I have an Eco Pot which I have used only once and was quite dissapointed with the result, I followed the recipe from the supplied book to a tee and found it most unsatisfactory, I have looked at the Thermos Shut...
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advice needed please
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Hi there I would if you all,could give me a very rough cost on travelling around Australia in our van which is 17 foot towed with a x trail.
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trip around oz
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Hi planning a trip around oz but not sure which route to take sticking to the bitumen have small hiace van thought about travelling to broome first then cut across to ulura then up to cairns any info would help travelling july aug
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Hello Fellow Nomads
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Hi EveryoneMy wife and I are both recently retired. We are beginners with caravanning but look forward to learning the ropes and acquiring a rig. We want to travel the country from east to west and north to south with our little French Bulldog Louis.Looking forward to many discussions.Cheers :thu...
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Lemair Washing machine - need advice
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Our Lemair washing machine - continuously empties the water out of the drain hose as it fills up at the beginning of the the wash cycle and never gets to the washing bitIt has been a great machine and used a lot without troubles for the 2 years we have been on the roadHas anyone got an easy solution for this r...
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we have ordered a 3 ton van our car limit is 3.5 ton
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Hi there we have just bought a land cruiser wagon gxl towing capacity 3.5 ton we want to know are there other people towing vans that weigh 3 ton ? And when tanks R full with water weighs 3.3 ton so when we have pack up and ready to hit the road do others have this much weight and legal or would u go for a lighter v...
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howdy all
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hello everyone we are a couple from gippsland with camper trailer and tinny and love our camping and travelling, we look forward to meeting some of you people in the near future
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Ford Ranger Tow Truck
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Hi to All Another newbie here making a pre-purchase enquiry about Ford Ranger as a tow vehicle and any faults experienced. I .currently own a 2010 Pajero which has served me well and is due for replacement
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hello everybody ? mercedes spriner 4wd
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Nicole here, hello and good morning everybody i am new to the grey nomads and looking for some advice. does anybody know anything about mercedes sprints 4wd's? i currently have a mits express and need to upgrade i would like a larger 4wd. the sprinter 4wd mwb looks about the right size for me. does anybo...
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Hi all
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I have been looking at the forum for about 6 months and thought it was time to join up . We have just returned home (Virginia SA ) from 2 weeks at greens lake.
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Newbies Karen and Barry after some tips
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G'day all. Karen and I are returning to Caravanning as grey Nomads (well, speaking for myself only of course). We were much younger when we bought our first van in the UK and camped in all weathers including snow on a few occasions, but are just as keen to camp all year around in Australia. Well....we wou...
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