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diesiLV.petrol.towing
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diesil.v.petrol.for.towing.diesil.for.me.better,milage.
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roker
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new member magpiesdotravel
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hi everyone iam 58 and just getting ready to become a grey nomad just wondering what would be the average cost of staying in a caravan park and where are good alternatives to stay to keep cost down and what are same good cars too bye to tow with is there a really reliable one too choose from.. all the make...
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magpiesdotravel
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HANGING OUT AT KANGAROO ISLAND SA
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Hi guys, I am taking a break from travelling for a bit and here on Kangaroo Island exploring in the wonderful sights here until the end of January 2019. Visited Stokes Bay yesterday and found a well kept secret. "You have to case the joint out and scan carefully as the action soon begins, people soon d...
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matildatraveller
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perth to darwin via norwest highway
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Hi All Am taking the plunge as a Solo Nomad in 2019 Wanted to do Gibb River Road but finances wont allow a 4WD so have decided to still do Perth to Darwin (kakadu) via great northern highway as i need to get this out of my system lol Tug is a Hilux Workmate 2.7 petrol with Canvas canopy and a Camper trailer yet t...
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brimhunter
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Keen to be a grey nomad
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I am new to this site and have been contemplating becoming a solo nomad. My daughter have a jeep I can convert to use. I have been traveling overseas heaps on my own. It is the lack of knowledge to deal with a car problems that makes me anxious. I guess it is taking that initial big step to get on the road. I hav...
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lianc
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Seeking advice as a solo caravanner?
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My husband Alan and I bought our dream caravan and new truck 8 weeks ago. He had been diagnosed with cancer in April of this year, however hoped for another 2 years to travel and realise our dream of retirement and spending quality time together. Sadly he passed away suddenly 4 weeks ago. I am asking o...
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Alan Scott
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House sitting
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Just a thought. Wondering if there is anyone in the Gipsland area of Victoria who needs house sitters. We have some time en-route back to Melbourne between 5th-15th January 2019. Hope it's ok to post something like this on here. We are English living in Spain. Active pensioners 68 & 67. Would look...
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MargaretYork
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Making the move to a solo nomad is stressful
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I've been building up to selling everything and going solo nomad for a year or more but now it's becoming all too real. Trying to divest myself of the possessions of a life time is very hard and incurs much emotion. What if I change my mind? Should I put stuff into storage? Which stuff? What about the famil...
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Mike Harding
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Hitting the road - Solo
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Hi All The motorhome is all packed & ready to go & I'm heading off tomorrow. Excited, nervous, & wondering if I'm a little crazy, travelling around the countryside completely on my own. I've done several trips of 2/3 wks duration before in my old motorhome but had my dog & best mate...
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dundreamin
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Finally going on first trip by myself
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hi Everyone,
I love reading all your experiences. I bought a Ford Transit 1999 that has previously been converted to a campervan in April this year and has been fixing it up since. Mostly cosmetics. I'm finally ready for my first trip this weekend. Planning on heading out about 3 - 4 hours from Brisban...
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Chocoholic
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Newbie, well sort of..
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Hi all, I have been reading your forum for a while and have enjoyed reading many interesting topics. I am building a setup on my 100 series Landcruiser, with the help of my son and am looking foward to travelling this beautiful land. Nice to meet you all :)
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Franji
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Pet Friendly
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Hi all. I am looking for a pet friendly, not overly expensive caravan park between Ulladulla and Batemans bay. Any suggestions? Thank you. Kindest regards, Deion
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Time travellers
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Compare two van layouts for a single
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Can anyone with experience tell me anything I haven't thought of about these two layouts (for a single person)? I'm considering two lighter weight Geist vans (my car has a 1600 kg limit for 20% slope, 1700 for 8%). Car is 1685 kg. 75kg ball load limit. AWD diesel. 135kW/380Nm. Gets 5.5 litres per 100km....
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wfdTamar
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Any solos use a camper trailer.
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Hi, well I have arrived back n Oz and am on the look for a 4x4 Toyota LC to follow with a camper trailer suitable for long term travel living. If anyone has or has had, can they recommend. Thanks Vern
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homealone
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Byron bay
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is it best to travel to Byron bay up the pacific hwy or the newel hwy if you go the pacific is it easy to find your way around the M7 on to the M2 then off on to the M1 then up to Wyong rd we will be travelling from melbourne
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Wardey
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Yowah OLD
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Leaving today after 5 days in this lovely friendly community of about 60 people (average age is 64!). Thursday dinner at the CP (need to book) is $15 for a 3 course meal, have a bet on the Duck race for donated prizes, .... all proceeds go to their excellent weekly flying doctor service. Scratched uns...
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spida
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Newbey
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Hello everyone, about to become a nomad, very excited, a bit scared as well, 5th wheeler style, can't believe it's actually going to happen, looking forward to all the life style that is on offer, don't even know where I'm going first but most say the time to do it is now. Just needed to say all that.
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Rayzor
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Will I cope on the road with my new van?
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Hi Does everyone that replied to my initial post see this post? I hope so.... Anyway...I'm not sure about how Forums work....but happy for you to guide me! I'd like to firstly thank you all so much for helping to give me the confidence to "start my life." It certainly has been a process for me I must say. I...
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MazzyMoo
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LOVE MY CARAVAN BUT WILL NOW BE A SOLO?
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I am wondering if there are many solo women travelling with a caravan as opposed to a motorhome. Hubby and I have just done 12months with our 16' Goldstream RV off roader and I love it to bits. But apparently I shall now be travelling on my own but still would prefer keeping the old girl as she has done some r...
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gandk
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DC to DC question
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I have installed a DC to DC charger however it doesn't seem to charge the auxiliary battery to its full capacity but is showing 13.2 volts. The charger is a voltage 30amp which is at the back of my tub charging directly to the battery in an ark pak (not through the ark pak 4amp charger). I have driven from Vi...
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