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Hi all, we are still doing the preperation thing and have now got to the tow vehicle part. All sorts of info is around as you would no doubt know. We are looking at a 18 footer just under 2000kgs. For this trip, we will mainly stay on the sealed bit with some venturing onto gravel/dirt roads for the majorit...

Hi Does anyone have any info about Mercedes Sprinter. I am looking to buy a used 2-3 year old ex-rental Mercedes Sprinter campervan and wondered if anyone could tell me how they run and the possible cost of repairs etc. Thank you. Maxijj -- Edited by Maxijj at 07:03, 2008-03-23

We are thinking of hiring a campervan next Feb, starting from Perth. We are not doing a really long trip just 2 or 3 weeks to explore parts of Western Australia - our son lives in KL and we intend to 'do' areas of Oz over the next few years as extensions of visits to him. So, we are not buying but would like to h...

Hi Guys, I have a 28' 5th wheeler and intend to travel slowly, mainly east coast northern NSW and southern QLD. I have contacted many parks but with the same result..no perm or semi places, or 'cant take anything over 20'. Any suggestions? Is there a club or organisation I can join to make this process o...

Does anyone know of a good bird watching book? We're really keen to get into this and I'd love to hear from anyone who has any suggestions.

Can anyone recommend storage site for six months. Reasonable priced?

Has anyone used the Your After Work Party CD? Trying to sort the finances out myself and would like to know if this CD is worth the money. Thanks

Hello, I am trying to get a message to Helen Roebuck from Wardell and I believe she's still on the road enjoying the delights of Tasmania. If anyone runs into Helen and Glen Roebuck on their travels, please could you ask them to contact me - Dominique - on (02) 9519 5012. The news is not distressing but it i...

We have a small van and a 4wd and would like to free camp especially in national parks. We have a gas/elect fridge of course and 240/12vlt lighting with no battery. Which is the best way to set up a battery in the van to power one or two lights and how long will it last? (We would be looking at a couple of nights...

Hello everyone, first up would like to congratulate the webmaster and all you grey nomads for an absolute wealth of information. We are seriously considering hitting the road within the next 12 months,I am 53 and Kerry is 50.The question we are asking ourselves is, can we really afford to do it.We wi...

calder caravan park mildura victoria We were extremelly disgusted with this parkWe stayed in two bedroom delux cabin (not cheap)It was absolutally filthy and the people who run this park would have to be the rudest people i have ever met in my life.I could not believe that the racv have rated this park...

Hi everybody, My wife and our three kids are heading north to the Kimberlies in July and August this year. To help pay for the petrol we will be renting out our fully furnished 3 bedroom home for this period. we would be seeking mature, responsible types as this is our home and the first time we have ever...

Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with LED lighting as could be used in a caravan? They are very efficient, but somehow I have a feeling that they may lack sufficient output.

G'day all, Thought I would make myself known even though I have replied to one topic. My name is John, my better half Irona, we have a 1993 EB Falcon wagon and a 1986 Jayco poptop, have done half the country so far, Perth/Adelaide/Darwin and back down WA coast. Hope to do a full circle in the not too distant...

Hi Guys, I am in the market to buy a fifth Wheeler Combo. I am in brisbane. price up to 110k. Email is admin@qldpc.com Regards Paul

Hi all, this is my first post on this Forum. Can anyone advise me on the distance between petrol stations after we leave Katherine (NT) and head for WA. We will keeping to the main roads and towing an 18ft van. Hope you can help me with this. Regards Mike -- Edited by kiasen at 16:45, 2008-...

My wife and I have only been travelling for a couple of months and I am becoming bored. We have enough cash to get by on for a while but I still like the idea of a little bit coming in. I like the idea of being a travelling salesman. It seems logical. Travelling from place to place selling something or taking o...

Hi Everybody I notice that lots of people look at the topics but very few reply. Why is this? I was hoping for some response to my topic re:- Dog Grooming for travelling nomads with dogs. Several people have looked but no coments as yet. I would appreciate coments either postive or negative Cheers Carol...

We are just in the planning stage at the moment. We run a mobile dog grooming/clipping/hydrobath buisness in Tassie. We are thinking about a motorhome towing our grooming trailer and staying in caravan parks that allow dogs. Is there a need for a grooming service for nomads that travel with their bel...

Can anyone suggest an itinerary or a list a few 'must sees' for a couple who are based in Sydney and would like to take a 3 week caravan holiday in Aug/Sept? They are thinking of travelling north or northwest and are happy to take a few gravel roads, but do not have an offroad setup so they can't take any...