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Hi My husband Ron and myself have a small property just north of Cooktown, Qld and are offering WOOFFING opportunities to self sufficient Grey Nomads who are looking for somewhere to stay in exchange for some light duties on the property - gardening, weed, cooking, sewing, some trade work. No object...

It is with regret that I inform all, that Dusty is now vision impaired and has now received assistance thru Guide Dogs Australia...Naturally Doug is coping as well as can be expected. Keep the chin up Doug.. Pics of Dusty with his new aids... Woof woof from all ya friends...

Hello everyone, We have been contacted by Dr Patricia Obst who is keen to get 'the grey nomad perspective' for her research. Your views and input would be much appreciated and will be put to good use. The following is some information about the research and a link to take part: A team of researchers...

We are in the process of setting up our rig for departure in September (can't wait!). We're just wondering if it's worth getting a UHF radio fitted into our Landcruiser of if all the new technology like GPS and mobile phones has made them outdated?. We're planning to take a couple of 4WD tracks on ou...

We are just beginning to plan our Big Lap, and are experienced campers, and have also towed many different trailers both single and dual axles. However we have never towed constantly that is week in week out for possibly several years. We are looking at an 18' poptop which is pretty much the max for a sin...

Hello to all the Aussie travellers out there, I have moved from another over rated , over commercialised Forum , My Interests are travelling , Garmin GPS , 4X4, and travel in remote areas of Australia, I spent 30 years as a Truckie operating Semi's, and Roadtrains , during the last 6 years I was involved...

Has anyone had any experience of a Nissan D40 Navara Common Rail Diesel? We've had someone write to us who intends to tow an off road caravan, loaded capacity 2750kg, with a Nissan D40 Navara Common Rail Diesel. They would like to get any feedback/opinions regarding the Navara's performance. An...

Please meet my Co Driver Dusty, The most lavable companion any one could ever wish for .It is Dusty's 12th Birthday tomorrow 8th June Meet Dusty Here My very first post on the Fab Forum is the next one down

Check this lot troops and DROOL!!!!! The bread rolls hot with butter !! Oh sooo good. The roast pork with roast veggies even bettera and The apple pie and cream all done in the camp ovens... Eat ya heart out folks... This is what I will do for Doug and Dusty and Slim next time they visit. Any other takers? Oh...

I have just had some work done on the solar system in my Freedom P/Top at Solar RV, Slacks Creek, Brisbane. I can't recommend this company highly enough - they were great. Happy Travels Carolyn/TMW

Can anyone please help me out with the following query. My van has a ATM of 2000Kg and a ball weight of 100Kg, I had it weighed today (water tank full (100L) and both gas bottles full) and got the figures; on 1730 off 1830 Do I use the on or off figures to determine what I can put in the van? I think is the on figur...

Hi, Can anyone tell me were we can go to start looking for gold with a metal detector.We have never done it before.What would be a good detector to buy as a starter for gold only.

I was hoping someone might have some contacts and/or advice about shipping our vehicle and camper across the nullarbor either via road or rail. while i know there are numerous companies out there, we havent been able to find one that will take a vehicle& van with possessions ie they all seem to spe...

My wife and I are settling down and our beloved little van is for sale. It has been a great little van and we found it easy to live in ( 7mths ) and easy and economical to tow. It is 12'6'' long and only weighs 780kgs. It has a 3way fridge, 4 burner gas stove and grill and a microwave. We fitted a brand new Dometic...

I have just registered and I need to know if dogs are allowed at weipa caravan park.

Hi I live in South West NSW near Cowra and I am considering selling up in the next couple of years and buying a Van and travelling. I am also a woman with a 15 year old boy hopefully he will be off my hands by then. Is there groups of ladies that do this. And I would like to hear from other ladies that have actuall...

Hi, we are two girls from Italy (23 years old), have just finished our studies (are nurses) and are now travelling around. We are speaking German, Italian and English and are willing to do some work (we like animals, do work in the garden ecc.) for free accomodation in North QLD, from June until A...

In our travels we often meet people at caravan parks who are "minding the place" while the owners get away for awhile. Does anyone know if there is a website to register to do this or whether it's just word of mouth?

Calling Grey Nomads currently in NSW. We have been contacted by a market research organisation keen to talk with Grey Nomads about travelling by road in NSW from a Grey Nomad perspective. The challenge is to get a group of 6-10 Grey Nomads together somewhere in NSW, ideally close to Sydney or Newcast...

Hi all, We are off on June 15th to Darwin via usual routes and sites as first part of our trip around the West Coast to home. We have 18 weeks and hopefully this is enough time without being too quick. Are there any issues free camping on this part of our trip, or are there enough travellers to make it rela...