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I've located a VW campervan 2016 with only 8800km, it suits me perfectly but here;s the catch...................1 single bed ( I'll be travelling solo). Down the track when I get past travelling will it hold it,s value like a a 2 birth or should I keep looking?

We've all seen how obtaining news about what's going on in the world or locally used to come via the newspaper, then radio, TV and currently computer news either free or subscribed. Anyway I reckon it's just about arrived at a point where it can take your breath away in the way it's done with drone footag...

Camped at Copeton Dam (Eastern Shore) - near Inverell NSW - Yeoeleven (John) for those that know him - you can imagine how excited he was when this was on his line. He had put it out overnight with a bell on it - went to bed, never heard it ring. Luckily others camped nearby did, and pulled it in. Well done...

Have spent the last month travelling around Western Victoria just being a gypsy. No plans in particular other than seeing many of the out of the way places I have not been to before. Much of the time I have had no idea where I will be tomorrow. Many days it really has been a case of choosing left or right at in...

Many of us spend a considerable amount of our time in the Aussie Bush. These free apps put out by each State Museum are very handy for identifying wildlife that you may encounter. Knowing exactly what you're looking at enhances your enjoyment on your travels, we reckon. There's one for every State, en...

W.A, can't miss out on all the fun, HERE COMES ERNIE !!!Tropical Cyclone Ernie (Category 2) was located at 8:00 am AWST is 720 km southeast of Christmas Island [and 870 km north northwest of Exmouth] and moving south southwest at 12 kilometres per hour. Tropical Cyclone Ernie has rapidly develope...

Dregs of #CycloneDebbie pass over part of #NZ: thinking of people of #Edgecumbe evacuated from their homes today: http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/04/weather-dregs-of-cyclone-debbie-pass-over-new-zealand.html8:16 AM - 6 Apr 2017 K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims o...

Hi there, my hubby and I are planning a 6mth trip around our beautiful country with our van Departing Jul 17. We've not done such a big trip before. Do you have any tips & must see places for us. We're in SA & are heading west 1st. Thanks in advance

Id love to chat with those who live on the road. Id love to hear your stories, the good and the bad, where you are and what you are doing and I guess just live vicariously through you until our time comes.

when welding on vans chasis should you disconnect your battery

I have just replaced a lot of hot and cold water pipes under the van.Now the water pump wont go .If i run leads straight from the battery it works.Any ideas?

Is this guy related to you mate? Found him in a little town called Beerwah SE QLD. I went for a drive today and found him just standing there. I asked him if he knew you but I couldn't speak his lingo.

Hi, Debbie is all but a memory for us now, despite the trail of destruction she has formed from the Whitsundays to Northern Rivers of NSW. Even Rockhampton waits for her fury in the form of a blue sky flood as I write. Attached is our journey through March... Enjoy

It would be interesting to hear from fellow Grey Nomads on their experiences during Cyclone Debbie, like whether advice given was good or if you infact took your own or if you stayed put? Keb

Aftersales :) , good , bad , mediocre . Know this maybe a touchy question ?? So feel free to PM if you dont want to respond to the post. Got the feeling they are good to do bussiness with but one never fully knows unless one asks :). Kind Thanks in advance ey :).

Hi all, anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability. also what's new or hot re this subject Cheers Len

I've just pulled out the last of this Years Tomato crop, and what a year it's been, I picked around 10kg or more off only 4 Roma plants, planted about 6 Months back, I could have got double that, if the darn worms hadn't got into the crop, even after spraying and dusting many times over the Season,,the li...

I have been reading in this forum about how nervous Solo travelers and indeed nervous couples about staying at National Parks , Forest Free Camps and other remote locations. Apart from one incident recently near Taree NSW when some hooligans robbed the car while the owners were in the toilets at a hig...

Gday... 15Km NW of Heywood ... 7.5Km NW of A1/C195 junction. CAMPS 8 - VIC site 520 - GPS 38 01 07 S 141 34 58 E CAMPS 9 - VIC SITE 510 - GPS 38 01 07 S 141 34 58 E This is a very open, flat site with some trees but also plenty of open space to charge those solar panels. Long-drop toilet, no water, no grey restriction...

Hi we have just logged in and learning how to use this great website - Grey Nomads. We are nor new to caravanning but are always interested in learning how others travel, their experiences and ideas they have invented or seen hope this works and cheers to all