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sloopy · sloopy

Hi all. For years I dreamt of travelling around in a van, but life got in the way. I'm happy to report that I am now part-way through my 'maiden voyage', having made it from Canberra to Brisbane, and am absolutely loving it. Neither my tug (2001 Pajero) nor my van (1987 Viscount Regency) are flash, but bo...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

g'day, just a quick introduction ... Sort of recently retired (October 2013) ... Wife is Marion and I'm Bob. We bought our first 'van (second-Gand Jayco Pop Top 2007) for Xmas and have spent a few months (and $$) to try and make sure everything is checked, fixed, etc, etc. our "Tug" is a se...

RobandFlip · RobandFlip

Good morning to all the fabulous senior citizens (or approaching) of our great country, We have finalised the plans for our caravan and will take delivery in September. With a new tug, we will have a lovely three week holiday to iron out the bugs, return home and prepare for the change of lifestyle that...

Christeenj · Christeenj

Hi all our caravan which we have called Cyril is finally ready and we are heading off. We only have a month this time. So we thought we would head to Broken Hill, make our way across NSW and down to Canberra then home. we will have our 10 year old Jack Russell Muss India Jane Claudette travelling with us. Can...

Leftwing · Leftwing

Just joined and saying G'day. Looking to exchange tips and tricks for caravanners.

RosieW · RosieW

I've been a bit busy settling into the lifestyle (which I am loving) but I thought I should stop off and say 'Hi'.

Faye Pini · Faye Pini

Hey forum! I live in far north Qld in the small township of Cooktown. I hope to one day be a grey nomad. I am often researching and dreaming on the net and love reading of others adventures on the open road! For now I will remain housebound as a carer for mum who had a stroke and who will be 80 in January. We...

Smithy · Smithy

Hello my name Chris 50yrs young got the grey hair. I have a camper trailer but I'm looking around for a good how can I put it used van or second hand. Just reading the forum on on info I need to know and look for in a good second hand van my price range is about $45,000 so hopefully get a good one. I live in Yea V...

Kiwimagic · Kiwimagic

Plans are in place, Escape from the kids Tow unit being readied, F150 on LPG Looking at caravans, 22 ft or so. 2800 kgs ATM 30 months to go. time is flying along. So much to do , So little time.

Jeanne and Punk · Jeanne and Punk

Hello there Have been following lots of posts on here lately and getting lots of valuable information. We picked up our 2011 Ford Territory on Thursday and collect our 2008 Coromal Princeton 651 Van this week. It is both an exciting and at the same time daunting experience as we have never done this b...

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 line 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 famou...

Pedro_The_Swift · Pedro_The_Swift

Just a quick first post to say Hello, We have a Golf Tourer GTX Mk3 that we are currently living in. It is pretty well set up for free camping Around September we will be off on the lap,, Peter & Diane & Guiness the dog.

2 Fossils · 2 Fossils

Hi All Helen and I are slowly working our way into retirement in a couple or 5 years or when ever work gives me the you know what's. We bought a new Bailey Unicorn Pamplona in Dec 2012 and have been to Tassie and back from North west of WA, we tow with a Hyundai Terracan it is a great setup and both work well tog...

CathandGreg · CathandGreg

recently purchased Viscount Nipper 1992 with side entry door, our first van, hoping someone can advise us on what material is used for the van walls. considering mounting tool box on the rear wall.

new member · hampy

hi all,we are rob and shaz from Bombala nsw very new to caravaning we have a golden eagle rambler pop top and love it our tow vehicle is a 2013 ford ranger xlt plus we have 2 maltese pups which will accompany us on our trips where possible,both working full time and more so not a greal deal of spare time,rob....

RexT · RexT

Hi Gang,Another solo newbie on board, allow me to introduce myself.I am Rex, a retired Data Modeller and owner of Poppet, my Land Rover Defender.Almost ready to set off from Melbourne heading over to WA and NT to find some good spots for watercolour painting with a little fishing for the frypan. I wou...

glenrod · glenrod

Hi guys, WOW must have been something in the water all those years ago. Our numbers seem to be growing.. Briefly our names are Glenda and Rod. We hail from the western third of this great country but at present we are in a caravan park in Darwin on our obligatory lap of the block, 2 months into the trip. How...

Allany · Allany

Hi my name is Allan i have owned caravans since the 70's i also converted a 33ft bus into a motorhome in the 80's and toured with the family for two years i live in SE Queensland i sold a roadstar 22ft a couple of years ago and now have a Jayco Penguin am looking at upgraging again in the very near future Allan...

Tuggerandme · Tuggerandme

Hi there We are novice Grey Nomads and just set off on our first trip . Had a few hiccups already LOL . We have a Dual Cab , towing a Single axle Van. We are ultimately heading to Alice and Uluru then up to Darwin. We look forward to lots of hints and tips to make our life easier. One of us is a Broncos supporte...

Redlander · Redlander

Hello All We are looking forward to becomming Grey Nomads. Have just purchased a new van - New Age 16ft Little Joey Shower (to be delivered in October). Now have to purchase a suitable tug to pull it with. Have visited this forum for a couple of weeks now and have read some very handy and informative hin...

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	Doing it! (Preview) Hi all. For years I dreamt of travelling around in a van, but life got in the way. I'm happy to report that I am now part-way through my 'maiden voyage', having made it from Canberra to Brisbane, and am absolutely loving it. Neither my tug (2001 Pajero) nor my van (1987 Viscount Regency) are flash, but bo...	sloopy	8	728	09:46 AM Jul 26, 2014 by Kendo
	Just Twigged I've not introduced us to the group ... (Preview) g'day, just a quick introduction ... Sort of recently retired (October 2013) ... Wife is Marion and I'm Bob. We bought our first 'van (second-Gand Jayco Pop Top 2007) for Xmas and have spent a few months (and $$) to try and make sure everything is checked, fixed, etc, etc. our "Tug" is a se...	Nomad1946	7	575	12:00 PM Jul 22, 2014 by pondsmob
	Won't be long now..... retired nurse and retired butcher (Preview) Good morning to all the fabulous senior citizens (or approaching) of our great country, We have finalised the plans for our caravan and will take delivery in September. With a new tug, we will have a lovely three week holiday to iron out the bugs, return home and prepare for the change of lifestyle that...	RobandFlip	6	973	09:44 AM Jul 22, 2014 by _wombat_
	We are finally heading off On the road almost..... (Preview) Hi all our caravan which we have called Cyril is finally ready and we are heading off. We only have a month this time. So we thought we would head to Broken Hill, make our way across NSW and down to Canberra then home. we will have our 10 year old Jack Russell Muss India Jane Claudette travelling with us. Can...	Christeenj	9	921	05:19 PM Jul 20, 2014 by Christeenj
	G'day (Preview) Just joined and saying G'day. Looking to exchange tips and tricks for caravanners.	Leftwing	9	1039	02:31 PM Jul 17, 2014 by Leftwing
	Hi to all the new GN's (Preview) I've been a bit busy settling into the lifestyle (which I am loving) but I thought I should stop off and say 'Hi'.	RosieW	0	482	07:47 AM Jul 17, 2014 by RosieW
	House Dweller Dreaming of The Open Road! (Preview) Hey forum! I live in far north Qld in the small township of Cooktown. I hope to one day be a grey nomad. I am often researching and dreaming on the net and love reading of others adventures on the open road! For now I will remain housebound as a carer for mum who had a stroke and who will be 80 in January. We...	Faye Pini	13	1103	09:19 AM Jul 16, 2014 by Faye Pini
	Newbie Here (Preview) Hello my name Chris 50yrs young got the grey hair. I have a camper trailer but I'm looking around for a good how can I put it used van or second hand. Just reading the forum on on info I need to know and look for in a good second hand van my price range is about $45,000 so hopefully get a good one. I live in Yea V...	Smithy	10	814	09:48 PM Jul 15, 2014 by Kendo
	Starting out. (Preview) Plans are in place, Escape from the kids Tow unit being readied, F150 on LPG Looking at caravans, 22 ft or so. 2800 kgs ATM 30 months to go. time is flying along. So much to do , So little time.	Kiwimagic	6	723	10:27 AM Jul 15, 2014 by pondsmob
	Getting Organised (Preview) Hello there Have been following lots of posts on here lately and getting lots of valuable information. We picked up our 2011 Ford Territory on Thursday and collect our 2008 Coromal Princeton 651 Van this week. It is both an exciting and at the same time daunting experience as we have never done this b...	Jeanne and Punk	4	532	10:20 AM Jul 15, 2014 by pondsmob
	Join us in a Game...... (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 line 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 famou...	Big Gorilla	0	486	09:01 AM Jul 15, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	Hello Nomads! (Preview) Just a quick first post to say Hello, We have a Golf Tourer GTX Mk3 that we are currently living in. It is pretty well set up for free camping Around September we will be off on the lap,, Peter & Diane & Guiness the dog.	Pedro_The_Swift	5	858	02:40 PM Jul 14, 2014 by Dougwe
	Want to be Grey Nomads (Preview) Hi All Helen and I are slowly working our way into retirement in a couple or 5 years or when ever work gives me the you know what's. We bought a new Bailey Unicorn Pamplona in Dec 2012 and have been to Tassie and back from North west of WA, we tow with a Hyundai Terracan it is a great setup and both work well tog...	2 Fossils	8	907	03:18 PM Jul 13, 2014 by 2 Fossils
	Viscount Nipper 1992 (Preview) recently purchased Viscount Nipper 1992 with side entry door, our first van, hoping someone can advise us on what material is used for the van walls. considering mounting tool box on the rear wall.	CathandGreg	5	1364	11:42 AM Jul 12, 2014 by Glenelg
	new member (Preview) hi all,we are rob and shaz from Bombala nsw very new to caravaning we have a golden eagle rambler pop top and love it our tow vehicle is a 2013 ford ranger xlt plus we have 2 maltese pups which will accompany us on our trips where possible,both working full time and more so not a greal deal of spare time,rob....	hampy	10	903	04:51 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	Another solo newbie (Preview) Hi Gang,Another solo newbie on board, allow me to introduce myself.I am Rex, a retired Data Modeller and owner of Poppet, my Land Rover Defender.Almost ready to set off from Melbourne heading over to WA and NT to find some good spots for watercolour painting with a little fishing for the frypan. I wou...	RexT	8	904	05:54 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	ANOTHER new grey nomad lol (Preview) Hi guys, WOW must have been something in the water all those years ago. Our numbers seem to be growing.. Briefly our names are Glenda and Rod. We hail from the western third of this great country but at present we are in a caravan park in Darwin on our obligatory lap of the block, 2 months into the trip. How...	glenrod	6	757	05:51 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	Just saying Hi (Preview) Hi my name is Allan i have owned caravans since the 70's i also converted a 33ft bus into a motorhome in the 80's and toured with the family for two years i live in SE Queensland i sold a roadstar 22ft a couple of years ago and now have a Jayco Penguin am looking at upgraging again in the very near future Allan...	Allany	6	705	05:48 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	We are joining the GN ... (Preview) Hi there We are novice Grey Nomads and just set off on our first trip . Had a few hiccups already LOL . We have a Dual Cab , towing a Single axle Van. We are ultimately heading to Alice and Uluru then up to Darwin. We look forward to lots of hints and tips to make our life easier. One of us is a Broncos supporte...	Tuggerandme	8	1012	05:41 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	Becomming A Nomad (Preview) Hello All We are looking forward to becomming Grey Nomads. Have just purchased a new van - New Age 16ft Little Joey Shower (to be delivered in October). Now have to purchase a suitable tug to pull it with. Have visited this forum for a couple of weeks now and have read some very handy and informative hin...	Redlander	11	955	10:57 AM Jul 9, 2014 by Dunmowin
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