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happy travellers · happy travellers

We have ordered a Lotus Freelander and will be signing off on design/content next week. Our first van! Does anyone have any tips on things to be included? We are having a small fan installed in bed area and have increased size of windows etc. Anything you wished you had included in your van?

oldpos · oldpos

Hi, During our travels we love doing a bit of Op shopping and I was wondering where I could get a list of Oz Op shops downloadable to my Garmin GPS. It would be extremely handy to have especially now that we each have physical disabilities and can't walk all over town like we've done in the past. I would ap...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Just went in to have a look at the judges choices in the photo competition to see if the one I thought should win ( Stockmen in the dust) and yes it has made it and I intend to vote for this one as it is really awesome. Then I moved on to look at the rest and I am truly amazed the photo that I submitted of Rainbow be...

Red Dog · Red Dog

I sit back and read all the great stories of all my fellow travellers and wonder why no one tells the other side, The brake downs in the middle of no where the long wait for parts not to mention the price. The ever increasing price of travel, the unreal price of fuel, the flies the mozzys you never hear about...

neilnruth · neilnruth

I posted in a previous thread to say how well our XTrail tows a 14.5ft van (old style). We have had no problem towing the van. I now post as a 'warning' to others to check under their cars. While we have had no trouble towing it seems there has been a problem we didn't detect until this week. We have had...

kandagal · kandagal

Problem still not fixed. I have spent time going through emails in deleted & sent & have managed to retrieve over 50 addresses.

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Greetings to all. Our names are Russ (49) and Julie (42). We currently live Brisbane North after recently selling our home in Noosa hinterland. We have decided that instead me getting a job (Russ can't work right now) buying another house, we will look seriously at the idea of buying a van, bus or motor...

MikenMarg · MikenMarg

Hi all, looking for a cheaper diesel heater, and saw this model on ebay. It has 1 outlet and the tank can be positioned as required to fit into under truck. The asking price is $600.00 with free postage. I know there are other models out there, such as Webasto, Erbascher etc etc but they are 1400 - $1800, a b...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Is any one using this site and is it any good , my self i would want to use the Uk one ,just wanted to know if its as good and easy as thy say it is

Laurie56 · Laurie56

can anyone give me name, address & phone for an auto electrician in Townsville please?

philchez · philchez

Hi Everybody we are new to the foruM and would appreciate and are looking for advice as to best TV and antenna brands. We Have been online and now confused with just what would suit our needs. Look forward you hearing from you. Thankyou phil chez / Newcastle

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Has any one got one that is diesel around 2006 we are looking at selling out forester for a bigger tug so we can get a bigger caravan further down the track the forester will not pull much more than we already i have looked at a Terracan, looks ok but have no idea how reliable thy are , i would hate to buy one an...

Mjl · Mjl

Hi everyone, this is our very first post and we're really excited about using the Grey Nomads forum etc. the amount of info is staggering. Anyhow, the main reason for this post is to get some up to date opinions on whether to buy a Cobb or Dream Pot. Which one is more versatile? After reading up on them the...

mr glassies · mr glassies

where can i get one dibs

milo · milo

Its nice to be back home !! thanks to all who wished me well before! now to rest up and try and get this house warmed up a bit !

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We had it all planned, house goes on the marlet (agent says average 2-3 months to sell, as its winter you know) that takes us to about september, 60 day settlement ...about November, couple of months to find a MH once we have the money, already to leave at the end of Jan. No !!! The house went on the market l...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Ok then I thought I'd just give you a bit of an update this week and a few pics. The week has gone really quickly and looking back on it not much has really been done but then why should I rush these things afterall what is the rush now anyway? I have helped my daughter out a couple of times and done the 'sch...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers Further to my enquiry (May 1st) about canoes/kayaks - well, DH has bought one. Now, how do we get it on the car roof without doing our backs in? It's a double and we were told around 35kgs (feels more to me) Someone mentioned a lifting rig? Any ideas? It's longer than I thought it would be an...

blaze · blaze

Faced a minor problem last night. Quiet time is ten oclock, far enough. It is my opinion though that in all fairness and to be curtious the noise should start to lessen well before 10. The C/P I am in ATM has a number of strata titles. Well the one opersite me cranked up the music about 9 ( about 8 people havin...

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi All Does anyone know of any good free/ cheap areas around Gil Weir , Miles area for a few days stopover. Cheers

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tips please for our van(design stage) (Preview) We have ordered a Lotus Freelander and will be signing off on design/content next week. Our first van! Does anyone have any tips on things to be included? We are having a small fan installed in bed area and have increased size of windows etc. Anything you wished you had included in your van?	happy travellers	12	1030	10:18 PM Jun 8, 2013 by Baz421
	Australian Op Shops listed on GPS (Preview) Hi, During our travels we love doing a bit of Op shopping and I was wondering where I could get a list of Oz Op shops downloadable to my Garmin GPS. It would be extremely handy to have especially now that we each have physical disabilities and can't walk all over town like we've done in the past. I would ap...	oldpos	15	1265	02:51 AM Jun 8, 2013 by Sheba
	Just a bit excited (Preview) Just went in to have a look at the judges choices in the photo competition to see if the one I thought should win ( Stockmen in the dust) and yes it has made it and I intend to vote for this one as it is really awesome. Then I moved on to look at the rest and I am truly amazed the photo that I submitted of Rainbow be...	aussietraveller	2	591	02:24 AM Jun 8, 2013 by Dougwe
	The other side of life ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I sit back and read all the great stories of all my fellow travellers and wonder why no one tells the other side, The brake downs in the middle of no where the long wait for parts not to mention the price. The ever increasing price of travel, the unreal price of fuel, the flies the mozzys you never hear about...	Red Dog	51	2982	01:19 AM Jun 8, 2013 by dorian
	Revisiting XTrails towing caravans (Preview) I posted in a previous thread to say how well our XTrail tows a 14.5ft van (old style). We have had no problem towing the van. I now post as a 'warning' to others to check under their cars. While we have had no trouble towing it seems there has been a problem we didn't detect until this week. We have had...	neilnruth	13	2417	12:55 AM Jun 8, 2013 by eureka
	hotmail (Preview) Problem still not fixed. I have spent time going through emails in deleted & sent & have managed to retrieve over 50 addresses.	kandagal	2	614	12:38 AM Jun 8, 2013 by dorian
	Hey there! We're new here. (Preview) Greetings to all. Our names are Russ (49) and Julie (42). We currently live Brisbane North after recently selling our home in Noosa hinterland. We have decided that instead me getting a job (Russ can't work right now) buying another house, we will look seriously at the idea of buying a van, bus or motor...	Flicka9736	21	985	10:38 PM Jun 7, 2013 by Flicka9736
	Diesel heater, anyone used one, or know anything about this model..........PLANAR 4.6KW with diesel tank. (Preview) Hi all, looking for a cheaper diesel heater, and saw this model on ebay. It has 1 outlet and the tank can be positioned as required to fit into under truck. The asking price is $600.00 with free postage. I know there are other models out there, such as Webasto, Erbascher etc etc but they are 1400 - $1800, a b...	MikenMarg	6	5501	05:57 PM Jun 7, 2013 by MikenMarg
	Ancestry.com (Preview) Is any one using this site and is it any good , my self i would want to use the Uk one ,just wanted to know if its as good and easy as thy say it is	Cowboy7307	23	1534	04:37 PM Jun 7, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	auto electrician (Preview) can anyone give me name, address & phone for an auto electrician in Townsville please?	Laurie56	2	1613	04:08 PM Jun 7, 2013 by Laurie56
	TV and antenna advice plse (Preview) Hi Everybody we are new to the foruM and would appreciate and are looking for advice as to best TV and antenna brands. We Have been online and now confused with just what would suit our needs. Look forward you hearing from you. Thankyou phil chez / Newcastle	philchez	18	5480	08:51 AM Jun 7, 2013 by Hylda&Jon
	Hyundai Terracan (Preview) Has any one got one that is diesel around 2006 we are looking at selling out forester for a bigger tug so we can get a bigger caravan further down the track the forester will not pull much more than we already i have looked at a Terracan, looks ok but have no idea how reliable thy are , i would hate to buy one an...	Cowboy7307	8	2351	03:33 AM Jun 7, 2013 by ROAD RUNNER
	Cobb cooker v. Dreampot (Preview) Hi everyone, this is our very first post and we're really excited about using the Grey Nomads forum etc. the amount of info is staggering. Anyhow, the main reason for this post is to get some up to date opinions on whether to buy a Cobb or Dream Pot. Which one is more versatile? After reading up on them the...	Mjl	20	3265	02:55 AM Jun 7, 2013 by Roadstogo
	might buy one of these (Preview) where can i get one dibs	mr glassies	6	1303	02:44 AM Jun 7, 2013 by _wombat_
	I'm home!! (Preview) Its nice to be back home !! thanks to all who wished me well before! now to rest up and try and get this house warmed up a bit !	milo	10	803	02:29 AM Jun 7, 2013 by _wombat_
	Things are getting scary ! and very real.! (Preview) We had it all planned, house goes on the marlet (agent says average 2-3 months to sell, as its winter you know) that takes us to about september, 60 day settlement ...about November, couple of months to find a MH once we have the money, already to leave at the end of Jan. No !!! The house went on the market l...	Poppy sore eye	22	1654	08:50 PM Jun 6, 2013 by Poppy sore eye
	UPDATE JUNE 3, 2013 (Preview) Ok then I thought I'd just give you a bit of an update this week and a few pics. The week has gone really quickly and looking back on it not much has really been done but then why should I rush these things afterall what is the rush now anyway? I have helped my daughter out a couple of times and done the 'sch...	Dougwe	14	1093	05:58 PM Jun 6, 2013 by Dougwe
	Transporting the kayak (Preview) Hi Campers Further to my enquiry (May 1st) about canoes/kayaks - well, DH has bought one. Now, how do we get it on the car roof without doing our backs in? It's a double and we were told around 35kgs (feels more to me) Someone mentioned a lifting rig? Any ideas? It's longer than I thought it would be an...	Jay-Jay	15	3535	05:39 PM Jun 6, 2013 by golivers travels
	Quiet time in C/P, whats your veiw (Preview) Faced a minor problem last night. Quiet time is ten oclock, far enough. It is my opinion though that in all fairness and to be curtious the noise should start to lessen well before 10. The C/P I am in ATM has a number of strata titles. Well the one opersite me cranked up the music about 9 ( about 8 people havin...	blaze	11	1130	04:24 PM Jun 6, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Info on Gil Weir (Preview) Hi All Does anyone know of any good free/ cheap areas around Gil Weir , Miles area for a few days stopover. Cheers	chrisnchris	9	2700	04:07 PM Jun 6, 2013 by chrisnchris
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