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Choosing a camper
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Hi all, Just thought that it might be helpful for folk to try out driving different types of campers before purchase. The various motor home renters have a website which for the life of me I can't locate at the moment where you can pick up a motorhome/camper and return to it's base with an allowance for fu...
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Telephone service providers
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I know I have seen this on here before but I can not find it so here goes I have a mobile (pre paid) with optus, as I will be on the road full time as from 13 july (30 days) who is counting I need to get a new phone I do not want one with all the bells and whistles just make and recieve calls, what type of phone and wh...
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Photos of Van
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Heading North!
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Well, have decided that I would rather be warm than cold. The van has had the brakes done and the oil leak fixed and have decided to keep it. I hardly use it here as I am close to everything by foot, but I think I will have to head north every winter. Thought I could last out a winter here in my new abode at the Sun...
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Free at last, and (almost) ready to go.......
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Hi folks, I am a newbie on this site, and really glad that I found it. I am about to take the plunge into the great outdoors, and can't wait. Just need to finalise a few personal and financial details, and due to pick up the van in August..... then lift off :) It is good to know that there are other solos out the...
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My 12 month plan
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At the age of 74 the thought of a 10 year plan is very daunting but I have decided on a 12 month one. I emigrated to Australia in 1959 and ever since then have been married and mortgaged, always wanting to travel Australia but never actually taken the opportunity to do it. Now after marriage seperation I fi...
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newcomer...
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Hi all, have jus joined,me & 'putas' dont get on that well so who knows where this will end up!! Am riding a motorcycle towin a small trailer round at the moment,free campin when i can [ swag ] so if ya see a good lookin bike with an ugly ol man! give him a hoi ...
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GETTING STARTED AS SOLO FEMALE
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Hi there, I am a recently widowed (Dec.10) 59 yo female who planned to travel around Australia with my husband. Even though I am now on my own I still have the desire to do the trip but I need to rethink how to make it happen. I would welcome any helpful suggestions from other single females who have embarke...
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housebound
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Well, I bought a house, and the camper is sitting in the carport. Starting to get itchy feet. Is there anyone in or around Maroochydore who wants to get together for coffee or a chat, as I really don't know anyone down here. I now wish I had headed north for winter, but said no to a housesit in Cairns to allow...
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New camper
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Hi I've hopefully just bought a toyota hiace to travel single around australia finish work in 2 months. I hope to link with people on the way. Im friendly and like a chat , good to know these chat lines exist for the new comers
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1 on,1 to go.
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Here's the first one Marj. Second is twice the size, and will go on the front, but have to delete some paintwork first. Cheers, Sheba.
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Fuel prices
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Drove past a Caltex servo in Perth nothern suburbs yesterday and saw sign which posted diesel at 5 cents a litre LESS than ULP. Have to asssume that it was a mistake with the sign! Cheers, Tony
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Hello!!! who's out there
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Quiet on the solo forum at the moment isn't it -?
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where do i start
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ive just brought my first van a jayco swan, i have no idea what im doing lol, although i cant wait to start, can anyone advise me on the best bush sites within 2 hrs of sydney
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Sandalwood Van & Leisure Park
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My second trip is for 2 nights at Sandalwood Van & Leisure Park and here I am using a gas lamp to see because I took a powerless site. Will post more when the outing has finished but this time I was better prepared and am looking to see how my prepareations will hold out this time. Can't touch type so it is...
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Jayco vs Avan
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Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". We are looking to upgrade to a Jayco Discovery Outback shower model or an Avan Jack, we have heard some negative comments about both & i don't mind saying i have the ji...
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selling up to hit the road but in need of advice
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Hi all, l am a 52 year old woman and have decided l want to be free, it has not been a sudden decision but the time was never right to do what l have wanted to do for years now, but now the time is right and its only me and my dog mia, l am planning on making the nomad lifestyle my life until l either get sick of it or j...
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Dougies Free Camp at Chinchilla
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Are you a solo nomad wanting a break from travelling for a while & want a free camping spot without being hassled by councils or some other authoritarian individual hell-bent on making our nomadic lives difficult, then enquire or call in & look at the Chinchilla Free Camp as it may suit your n...
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EASTER
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Yay! I finally know what I'm doing for Easter. Going up the beach between Woodgate and Bargara Q. Going with my son in his 4WD and will share his big tent with him. We each have camp stretchers so will be comfy. My brother is already up there, keeping a camp spot for us, and elder son, d-i-l and grand-daugh...
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New Van (Secnd hand)
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Well, I finally did it. Went to Sydney today to pick up. Ford Transit Van. Still need to get some confidence up. Son drove it home for me. But I am getting better in Sydney traffic. lol Really pleased with it.(and excited).
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