Hi I have just joined the forum...I am very new to all this caravanning stuff....Havnt even towed my van yet. I am doing alot of researching around to work toward the day when I may join you all out on the wallaby.   That's what it's called so Ive heard. I have learnt a few things so far.  But any more assistance and advice is very much appreciated...

Thanks Jude

Hi Jude,

Welcome to the forum.  If it's information and advice that you are looking for you sure have come to the right place.

There are a multitude of people here that can answer nearly ALL or ANY question you might have.

Look forward to meeting you one day as well.

Ma

G'day Jude,

Same sentiments as Ma, have a good one pal.
John

Hi Jude, welcome to the forum, they are all such a friendly lot and a mountain of knowledge for sure.  

Hello jude, welcome to the forum. The anticipation of towing that van will build. When you hit the road we will be out there with you. Terry.

G'day Jude, welcome and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Hi Jude: Were nubies too as we just hit the road a month ago for a year or 2. We have had a few teething problems in our 16.5" van like the gas pilot igniter not working so had to be cleaned, & fridge gas ignighter also so ditto on that. Now the brackets that hold the stabalizing extension bar extensions on the awning have corroded & snapped off so we are waiting to hit a major town to get some more. Also a minor accident with a loose soy sauce bottle which had our van smelling like a chinese takeaway for a few days while we found bits of sauce seeping from nooks & crannys below the cupboard & around the sink.
I am a novice tower too so have had a couple of worring times but cheated a bit & have asked for drive through sites at the first few caravan parks we went too though we're now favouring the cheaper showground or nat park camping spots more & more.
I did a lot of research on everything for ages & have bits of info on most things caravanning stored on my computer & what I may not haveis probably on one of the sites I have bookmarked, but I think I started to suffer from information overload after a while.
Good luck with your preperations
Jon

Hello Jude.Welcome to the forum.I am sure that you will find all the answers to any questions,tips,hints etc,you need are here.Cheers.Ibbo.

Hi Jude & Welcome ..

I'm soon to 'hit' the road as well .. and really enjoying the 'learning-curve' .. 
One only gets out of it, what they put into it .

Enjoy !

Jon

Don't worry, I have had my van for 6 mnths now and I have spent about 20K getting it ready for the big trip, I still have to master reversing it as yet, have you given that ago. I used to have a 18ft boat and I still can not master the van as yet, But good luck on your journey as I have found it very exciting and I have got about 3 mnths until I leave.

Hi Jude, welcome from us as well. We were all "newbies" once. Me....only a few months ago. You won't be a newbie for long. Don't be afraid of adventure.....just enjoy and live it. Cheers Dellie and Roger

And welcome from me.  Many "Greynomad forumites" have much more experience than me and will be able to pass on hints with the towing.  Don't be afraid to ask questions and remember the only stupid questions are the ones that aren't asked.

Jim

hi and welcome to you, towing is like anything else, practice, practice, practice

hey jude-guess youve heard that before. welcome to all the info and help ull get here rob

Wow....Thankyou you all so very much for your kind words of support....sorry for the delay in responding..unexpected visitors arrived and are going home today...I must say it feels great to know I have so much support out there...will be sure to start asking away soon........ Thanks again Jude