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Hi everyone. Have been lurking for a while, but not officially a GN as I have not yet retired but I do have a van on order. SWMBO is horrified I have joined - but I think that is a mock horrified. Looks to be a very good Forum. Kevin

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Hi, we are new to the GN group. Having left jobs, rented our house and purchased a nissan patrol 3L and a crusader inspiration LE 21ft we are finally on the road for ever (preferably), but at least 2 years. Slowly we are adding bits and pieces to our rig with the latest ones a Waeco and solar panels. We wou...

Hi, Thought I'd ask before posting. I've started a Facebook page for a particular brand caravan. Am I allowed to upload a link to this page?

Kevin and I have had a few different caravans over the years and they have been under used due to lack of time. Now reached the stage where we are trading in our present van on a (hopefully easier to manage) motorhome. I bit anxious about the new direction but also excited and look on it as a new adventur...

Greetings excited Nutters, Howdyeeeeee all you Naughty Nomads, and to you free thinking people out there I salute you all, May I stop here for a moment ,and say this ,?? !!And may I say this with joy,???and excitement, not every day do you meet a fruit loop, !!But!!, at Wuruma Dam , I was surprised not on...

Anyone had this problem?? Ripples started 6 months ago. On one side of van. Now on other side

Twice in the past 2 months I have had the gas ignition serviced as the fridge was not getting cold enough. The first place (VIC) said they would replace the thermostat - in 3 weeks time when they could get one in - if it was not working better. Another $70 so got another place (NSW) to check things- I read...

Hi everyone - we really love our coffee from our pod machine, however with only 600W inverter in our van, we are having trouble finding a machine we cn use when away from powered sites - any suggestions?? Anyone else found a low wattage coffee pod machine?

An 80-year-old Scotsman went to the doctor for a check-up.The doctor was amazed at what good shape the old fellow was in and asked: "How do you stay in such great physical condition?' "I am Scottish and I am a golfer," said the old fellow: "and that is why I am in such good shape.I'm...

New South Wales A senior citizen drove his brand new Holden Senator out of the dealership Taking off down the road, he pushed it to 120 kph, enjoying the power of the car .. Amazing, he thought as he flew down the F3, pushing the pedal even more. Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a highway patrol c...

Gday... 1770 - Lieutenant James Cook discovers and names Botany Bay. 1789 - Australia's first bushranger, John 'Black' Caesar, is tried for theft, leading him to make escape plans. 1841 - Eyre's overseer, Baxter, is killed by two of the Aborigines who accompanied the expedit...

Hi , anyone tried and succeeded in getting full comprehensive insurance for an imported van ive got to try a few more company's , but no luck so far......... It's got all the certificates etc , just they have a clause saying no to imported stuff ( cars too ) even though they're comply and are au registered...

Hi All, Not all long ago I introduced Barry the triton ute and our Jayco Eagle. The Eagle was our introduction to the world of caravaning "To see if we liked the experience". Well we didn't like it, we loved it! In the past 12 months we did a number of trips from weekenders to a week away. I know t...

The only part of Gibb River Road I have done is part of the road from Derby to the turn off from Gibb River Road to Winjana George and Tunnel Creek (worth the diversion). I was looking at this link which shows some of the Gibb River Road and the different types of RV used for the trip, if you have done it I would...

Each year in April I download the updates to my copy of Camps 6. Looks like I wont need to do this again next year because judging by the number of places that are closed the book will no longer be a 400 page spirel book - it will be a pocket size booklet. Almost 60 closed and many more have had facilities down...

I have been trying to contact Diesel Heating Australia for over a week, so I can purchase a Snugger heater. Left messages and emails but no response. Not a good look for their service. Does anyone know where else I can buy one in Sydney or Central Coast NSW? Thanks Patto

To day we had the pleasure of sharing so quality time with Frank at our camp site at Walladabah. Thank you for comming over a look foward to our next meeting some where in this great land. Cheers. JC.

Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger

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