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While down at Shallow Inlet this week I went down to watch the sunset and met a fellow GN,taking photos,we had a good discusion on all most everything. Good travels every body and merry Xmas IRV

Heeeeeeeeeyyy I just Became a GURU .....But Nobody Cares.... sniff sniff..

Hi all have been busy getting ready for our trip to Tassie in a few weeks. I would like to know about Grey Water??? I have researched out where and at what places I want to stop at thanks, to the camps book and internet. There seems to be a fair amount of free or low cost camps that inform you that must be "...

First look at the new van - very behind schedule but it's getting there - should be ready early January next year. More pics to follow as things progress.

A police officerpulls over a speeding car. The officer says, "I clocked you at 80 miles per hour , sir ." The driver says, "Gee, officer, I had it on cruise control at 60; perhaps your radar gun needs calibrating." Not looking up from her knitting the wife says: 'Now d...

need a new brake controller - does anyone know anything about the 'redarc'? Or should I stick with 'prodigy'?

HI does anyone out there have one of those portable air conditioners in there van? if so what type and is it effective, is it to noisy, we live in our 14ft 1986 poptop caravan ( and luv her dearly) its not possible to put split system in. any info would be nice. lyn

This may sound a strange question but if one used a powered site would that CP allow one to charge ones hybrid vehicle at sites allocated power source ??????

IAG today announced it had agreed to purchase the insurance underwriting businesses of Wesfarmers Limited for $1.845 billion, strengthening its position in its home markets of Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition comprises Wesfarmers underwriting companies trading under the WFI and Lu...

Hi all Nomads, My partner and I are new to caravaning, but having said that we bought a 15foot Jayco poptop and took off from Vic to Qld Coast, spent 3 months covering 10,000 kms. I was a bit apprehensive about a our tow vehicle, Ssangyong Korando, but it performed well, returning 12.5Lt/100km. Looking...

Hi All, Just joined, Hendo, Jenny and Andy the Malt, sadly carry him around in an Urn these days. Looking for tips and info prior to setting out on the lap late 14 early 15. For how long? who knows?. Got to get grandma away from the grandkids! Congrats on a great site!

Hi I'm Maggie and my hubby, Alex and I have just purchased an Avan Cruiseliner 5. We had a camper trailer and enjoyed it but on a recent holiday were broken into while we slept. We could no longer feel safe in it after that. We are taking off next Sunday to spend Christmas at Tumut. In March we are planning on...

Yesterday we had Paul (Myvan) arrive, very tired after a long trip - but here at last, set up with a great view of the water. Welcome Paul - here for Christmas. Today - Kandagal (Keith and Alice) came back after their gas tanks were changed over in the Grande Villa - will also be here for Christmas!!!!!

Lately I have noticed posts on the forum that would have entitled the authors to be given these pills and I am posting this in the hope that potential whingers will be put off from their whining and whinging. Please feel free to copy and send this message to anyone suspected of whinging. John ...

Hi, does anyone have any good recommendations on the roads, routes and any stop overs between Cooma and Kosciusko and is the road up to Kosciusko suitable for a 23' caravan? I will be travelling in February/March. i am coming from south western Sydney and travelling on to the Murray but would like to vi...

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Sending Seasons Greetings to all our Grey Nomad friends - Newbies, Gurus and The Master alike!!!!!! Don't eat or drink too much, or this will be you on Boxing Day!!!! -- Edited by jules47 on Friday 13th of December 2013 01:38:59 PM

Hi Fellow Grey Nomads, Has any one got or used a combined Amp/Volt Meter in one gauge so i can monitor my caravan battery. I am looking at one from a company called Bainbridge in Queensland. www.bainbridge.com.au. Thank you Mr Red.

Hi all new to this site... so i hve no idea what i am doing...I guess i will work it out as i go ...love traveling outback with my partner ....meeting people ..love to have a chat can talk to much sometime lol lookforward to reading your stories as well happy travels