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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

Mark · Mark

I am curious to see how many members are True Blue Born and Bred Australians, or, like myself wafted in from another country but have decided to hit the road and explore this huge fantastic country that we now call home? The reason I ask is that certainly in the UK, the possibility and even thoughts of hi...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

There have been a number of posts on this topic in recent times and following some recent moves in State parliament I believe that we need to consider talking to our local state politicians about the current proposal to reduce benefits to those injured so that premiums can be reduced in NSW and we all kn...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi, new to the forum so apology if this has been covered before. I'm researching folding boat trailers and all claim to be the best! apart from weight advantage is alloy better than steel?, the models without springs, can they take some mild travel on dirt roads or should they only be used on bitum...

Mark · Mark

G'Day The names are Mark & Linda and thought we'd say hello to all you fellow GN's......................... "Hello" We're pretty new to life on the road, we sold the house (although we do have a small block for later on in life) and put our worldly goods into storage, so I...

carry1 · carry1

What is the general price people pay for caravan content insurance while full time on the road ?. We have found that CIL do not cover any tools,(bikes -only up to 300.00) or phones carried . What do people do to cover the possible loss of these items . Cheers

Rickp · Rickp

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has good or bad comments about electric levelling jacks? Cheers, Rick

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	979	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	5486	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	1525	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	1572	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	5403	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	2333	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	3241	02:55 AM Jun 7, 2013 by Roadstogo
	might buy one of these (Preview) where can i get one dibs	mr glassies	6	1267	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	794	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	1640	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	1087	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	3516	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	1123	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	2678	04:07 PM Jun 6, 2013 by chrisnchris
	True Blue or Not? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am curious to see how many members are True Blue Born and Bred Australians, or, like myself wafted in from another country but have decided to hit the road and explore this huge fantastic country that we now call home? The reason I ask is that certainly in the UK, the possibility and even thoughts of hi...	Mark	57	2782	05:30 AM Jun 6, 2013 by Mark
	Third party Insurance (Preview) There have been a number of posts on this topic in recent times and following some recent moves in State parliament I believe that we need to consider talking to our local state politicians about the current proposal to reduce benefits to those injured so that premiums can be reduced in NSW and we all kn...	aussietraveller	3	601	03:59 AM Jun 6, 2013 by Wombat 280
	folding boat trailer (Preview) Hi, new to the forum so apology if this has been covered before. I'm researching folding boat trailers and all claim to be the best! apart from weight advantage is alloy better than steel?, the models without springs, can they take some mild travel on dirt roads or should they only be used on bitum...	ROAD RUNNER	7	2210	03:22 AM Jun 6, 2013 by ROAD RUNNER
	Newbie Saying Hello (Preview) G'Day The names are Mark & Linda and thought we'd say hello to all you fellow GN's......................... "Hello" We're pretty new to life on the road, we sold the house (although we do have a small block for later on in life) and put our worldly goods into storage, so I...	Mark	24	958	03:10 AM Jun 6, 2013 by Mark
	Contents insurance query (Preview) What is the general price people pay for caravan content insurance while full time on the road ?. We have found that CIL do not cover any tools,(bikes -only up to 300.00) or phones carried . What do people do to cover the possible loss of these items . Cheers	carry1	15	1814	06:31 AM Jun 5, 2013 by Grams
	Electric caravan levelling jacks (Preview) Hi, I was wondering if anyone has good or bad comments about electric levelling jacks? Cheers, Rick	Rickp	8	6978	03:54 AM Jun 5, 2013 by neilnruth
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