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Thanks for the addition to this informative forum. Looking forward to reading all the helpful hints etc & asking a few questions myself. We have recently purchased a 5th wheeler, & are yet to venture out into the big wide Oz. We are retired farmers....& loving the *free feeling*. I'll tr...

Not sure where to post this so here it is, I want a reliable Motorhome/Caravan re upholster in the North Western suburbs of Melbourne, want the arm chairs taken out and a new fit out to replace. Anyone now one? Not having any luck - Fran

Hi I have a mazda bus and wondered if anyone has used an adult tricycle as their transport when camped. I haven't had a look at one yet (except on the net) as there are none here in Hervey Bay. I'm told they are quite heavy and wondered if anyone has put theirs on a bike rack at all. I suppose they would have t...

Well here we are at a place called Nuttbush Retreat aka Pandurra Sheep Station. Its in the middle of nowhere 40 clicks west of Port Augusta at the top of Spencer Gulf in SA (for Dougwe). lol Its a working sheep station and great CP (not expensive either). We arrived early and scored a grassy shaded spot an...

It does not get any simpler than that and will keep you comfortably hoofing it for years

How, Gary, I didn't want to take a topic you replied to "off toipc" so am doing it this way Mate, you asked Copper1 and others not to talk about pizza because of not having any choppers at present. Now, I have done some research just for you. If you get on of those "Nuttra Bullets" t...

Hi from Pete and Leigh, We are greynomad wannabes. Sold all the things that we thought was needed and important in our lifes, put house on market (not sold as yet) but that is not stopping us from leaving Alice in 21 days (whos counting) to find us a caravan to call home. Pete has 5 months long service lea...

Hi to everyone, We have just retired and are getting organized to start our adventure into the great outdoors. picked up our silverline caravan on 9th september, have done one small trip to mathoura to sort out van. Hope to get away mid november, heading to Perth for xmas,the...

Looks like the Council at Broome doesn't consult the local business people when they decide to target the very people that bring extra money to town..

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-11/two-men-in-inflatable-boat-survive-wa-shark-attack/5807214

Hi I have chronic emphysema dose any one go caravanning and suffer from it .thank fw

Finally have returned to Grey Nomads after a busy time - our daughter was married. There are so many new members I can't catch up so a BIG WELCOME to you all from us. Trust you have started to enjoy this forum.

Hello all - has anyone been to Chaffey Dam recently? Looking for somewhere within a reasonable distance from home near Ballina. I have not been there, but hear it is great place. Looking for somewhere for 2-3 weeks with river/dam/lake for kayaks happy to move from one place to another as Chaffey is 7 d...

Arrived home this morning after 8 months and 25,000 km's, and very pleased to be here. I think our wanderlust has finally had enough, we aren't planning any more trips in the foreseeable future, and will put the caravan up for sale. There is never a time when we could say "We have seen it all",...

FOR SALE 2009 200 SERIES LAND CRUISER STATION WAGON V8 PETROL. 158,000KM REGISTERED TILL 15 JULY 2015 GREY METALLIC CLOTH INTERIOR THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD OR ON THE BEACH COMES WITH MANY EXTRA'S DRAWS IN BACK, TINTED WINDOWS, SIDE STEPS, CB RADIO, DVD PLAYER IN ROOF, CARGO BARRIER, TOW BAR,...

No doubt, some GN folk must carry a tinny on the roof of their vehicles. We have contacted 2 Rhino dealers re attaching a Rhino side boat loader & received 2 different answers. What we want to know is, do any other Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 owners have a side boat loader attached??? One of the dealer...

G'day all Just wanted to know what size wire you use for connecting the 3 way 90 ltr fridge when you travel to run on 12 volt the caravan place where we've got the van from had it connected in the 7 pin plug but that's not cutting it now i want to run a new cable with Anderson plugs Cheers John

Hi All, Just looking for a little last minute advice. Have just disposed of my old van and getting something a little more modern and more comfortable. My concern is the towing weight. I can legally tow up to 2250 kgs. However, nobody wants to be towing the very maximum (A) for safety reasons and (...

I recently ran into a mate from a caravan park we were in for 3 months while I was recovering from an operation. When we were there the fees were reasonable and water, electricity etc were part of the deal. Since then, the council has put electricity meters on all the permanent sites, raised the rates and...

spent some time at "Happy hour" today with a lovely couple, Barry and ...Chris?? Sorry terrible with names. Anyway more importantly they are known as "in transit" and are having a wonderful time as we are.