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Took the Plunge
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Well.......we took the plunge, sold our unit and are now on the road full time.....and loving it. Changed our 4x4 to a diesel Pajero and fuel has gone down although we've havent gone too far. Heading for Stanthorpe for xmas. Aroundthertraps
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This cannot happen again...
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Gday... This time I will click Submit at 12 mins past 8pm tonight ..... that will provide a time signature of 20:12 20.12.2012 .... that will never happen again    Cheers - John
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free camps
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Merray Christmas and a happy new year to all. I was wondering if any one can recommend any free camp spots around Ballina and Grafton. Any one stayed at Grafton showgrounds recently, Row...
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Dunedoo NSW for New Years Eve
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We are heading off to Dunedoo for New Years eve, as long as we can get in. I am sure it will be a great night at the pub. I dont drink but soda and lime will be fine for me We have been in Coffs for 4 weeks with the family staying on their property. 29th Dec we head off and off off and away. Just had our portable solar...
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Seeking Tug Advice
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I am almost afraid to ask, given the recent emotions on the forum about this topic, but it is a topic I want to learn more about, and I recognise there is a huge amount of experience reading this very post. Carol and I are planning to set up our rig in the next year, to get on the road for trips of ever increasin...
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It's that time of Year
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Please take care, have a great safe Christmas and New year. Bob & Rhonda -- Edited by florinhill on Wednesday 19th of December 2012 05:49:00 PM
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Picked up our van today and surprise
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Picked up our van from the dealer today. First van, secondhand, one year old, good price and in excellent, as new condition. Mighty pleased and smug with myself. Couple of surprises that even made the event even better and one that could have been terrible. We were going through the handover proce...
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BIGGLES;
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Nearly missed it mate, many happy returns for what is left of the day. Cheers; JC.
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Mendooran NSW .. for the New Year ..
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I like to be away from Parkes before the Elvis Presley Festival starts .. don't get me wrong .. I quite enjoyed the experience here a few years ago, but I'm not really 'ready' for another one just yet .. Now .. Mendooran Rest Area (443 in Camps 6) I think is a nice spot to 'vegie' out for a few days over the New Y...
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IS ANYONE IN THE OFFICE ?
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I have a Motorhome to sell. During the past 2 weeks I have sent 2 messages via the website "Contact Us" page, but no response. At the same time I ordered a Grey Nomad bumper sticker. The order has been processed and posted, so somebody must be at home !!! If you want me to advertise, reply to me....
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House sold!!!..... looking for the 'perfect for us' van!!
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So.... it is beginning to feel real now. House is unconditional. Money will be in the bank in new year. Time to seriously start looking for that caravan. So many to look at tho!!! Any advice?? Hints?? Are there likely to be any deals after the holidays are over and people are selling? Or you just got to do t...
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DON'T BE SHY - SAY G'DAY
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In all the kms, and all the vans and travellers I see in the course of my work, I have not met another Grey Nomad on the road. I was sure I'd encounter fellow GN's out in the beyond, but I'm disappointed. For all the caravanners and happy campers I see on the road, I would have thought some of them would be G...
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Where to put it Santa at a Bushfire
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Just placed a post in I digress for Santa at a Bushfire not sure where the most appropriate place to post ones like this, advice for future would be benificial.
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Need idea to wind power cord around.
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I've bought some purpose things that don't work well in the space any ideas?
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Value of Towing Course
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Anybody attended a one day course? Prices seem steep $450 - $500 but as a novice probably a good idea.
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Now Travelling Solo
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Its happened, at 3.45 today Syl boarded a plane back home. Got a call Thursday evening and her dad has taken a turn for the worst. Her mum is spinning out big time.  Syl was quite upset and when she went for a walk alone, I got online and had selected a flight back home for her. When she got back I just sa...
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woodford folk festival - Woodford QLD.
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Hello Everyone, We are off to the Woodford Folk Festival. It is held from the 27th Dec to 1st Jan. You can arrive Christmas day if you like and can camp on site or you can free camp at Cruice Park number 509 in camps 5 or you can stay at the woodford showgrounds for a cheap rate. Last year $95 for a week or $15 per...
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Whale watching
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Does anyone know of pet friendly caravan parks along the coast that during the winter months whales can be seen from the land? My mum said she has seen them from Woolgoolga but not a lot? Time is not a problem any state will do?
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Hooking up solar panels to battery.
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Hi, I'm trying to hook up my Rich solar panel to my battery. I'm including a picture of the connection and there are 2 sets of + and _ aligator clips, one on a longer cable than the other. Could anyone offer me some advice please of what I connect those aligator clips to. -- Edited by jetj on Friday 17th of...
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We're as slow as a Turtle on Prozac..But we'll get 'there'..we just dont know where 'there' is...yet!
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G'day, Hello to all. First poster..been reading/lurking for a long time and learning plenty from your great Forum however havn't posted to date.... Across the back of our Jayco Caravan we have the words... 'Without Going, You Get No Where'....with my wife Julie and little person/pooch Pepe, we l...
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