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scratchy · scratchy

Has anyone pulled apart their sink mounted RV HOT WATER unit? Ours is starting to make a grating sound when the mixer handle is moved left or right as though it's starting to seize up.

briche · briche

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...

Maxijj · Maxijj

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

lill · lill

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...

freeatlast · freeatlast

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...

speedy sue · speedy sue

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.

Pat · Pat

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

chappy · chappy

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

dominique · dominique

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...

scratchy · scratchy

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...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

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...

frizzle · frizzle

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...

Andy · Andy

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...

losso · losso

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.

New Member · JRH

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...

freeatlast · freeatlast

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

kiasen · kiasen

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-...

scratchy · scratchy

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...

carole and john · carole and john

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...

carole and john · carole and john

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hot water (Preview) Has anyone pulled apart their sink mounted RV HOT WATER unit? Ours is starting to make a grating sound when the mixer handle is moved left or right as though it's starting to seize up.	scratchy	1	1140	01:37 PM Apr 27, 2008 by DubDub
	Diesel, LPG or Petrol or a mix (Preview) 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...	briche	3	1416	06:55 PM Apr 25, 2008 by briche
	Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) 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	Maxijj	4	1293	04:15 PM Apr 25, 2008 by Maxijj
	hiring a campervan (Preview) 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...	lill	1	1000	09:20 AM Apr 24, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Hard to find semi-permanent sites for rv (Preview) 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...	freeatlast	4	1389	08:46 AM Apr 24, 2008 by scratchy
	birdwatching (Preview) 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.	speedy sue	2	967	04:10 PM Apr 21, 2008 by speedy sue
	CARAVAN STORAGE (Preview) Can anyone recommend storage site for six months. Reasonable priced?	Pat	1	1021	05:18 PM Apr 17, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	financial planning money-matters (Preview) 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	chappy	2	1077	06:50 PM Apr 16, 2008 by chappy
	Desperately seeking grey nomads (Preview) 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...	dominique	0	1190	11:26 AM Apr 10, 2008 by dominique
	Free camping and power (Preview) 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...	scratchy	2	1612	11:52 AM Apr 9, 2008 by Silver Fox
	Newbies (Preview) 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...	Gary and Kerry	8	1438	09:37 AM Apr 7, 2008 by suenami
	calder caravan park mildura beware (Preview) 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...	frizzle	8	3546	07:03 PM Apr 6, 2008 by frizzle
	House for rent in Bangalow Northern NSW (Preview) 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...	Andy	0	739	10:48 AM Apr 6, 2008 by Andy
	LED Lighting (Preview) 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.	losso	11	1564	02:47 PM Apr 2, 2008 by losso
	New Member (Preview) 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...	JRH	2	1065	02:51 PM Apr 1, 2008 by JRH
	Want to buy Fifth Wheeler Combo in QLD (Preview) 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	freeatlast	2	2534	07:50 AM Apr 1, 2008 by suenami
	Petrol Stations WA (Preview) 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-...	kiasen	2	1172	09:12 PM Mar 31, 2008 by kiasen
	Money on the move. Any ideas? (Preview) 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...	scratchy	2	1257	02:13 PM Mar 27, 2008 by speedy sue
	Hi There (Preview) 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...	carole and john	2	960	11:35 PM Mar 24, 2008 by carole and john
	dog grooming/travekking (Preview) 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...	carole and john	0	720	11:31 PM Mar 21, 2008 by carole and john
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