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new member lookig for advice
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Hi New Use here I am based just south of perth am looking at investing in either a good camper trailer Pop top or small caravan my vehicle is Hilux 2.7 Workmate single cab I do have a camper trailer but a real basic set up,im looking at travelling North of WA poss round to Queensland on my own an if possible l...
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free camping
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does anyone no the hotel in tamworth who has free camping out the back and u can pay for the use of showers
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Hi from a new member👋
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Hi there, I'm a newbie to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I currently reside in Melbourne and am slowly outfitting my new Hyundai IMAX van as a camper. Over the years I have travelled a lot overseas and now I'm hankering to see the rest of Aus. Cheers, Jewel
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Sydney to W.A.
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Good day weathered travellers, from a newbie.I bought my used RV only a few months ago & have taken it for a run to outback QLD on work. I mainly bought it to realise my dream of crossing the desert & seeing all hose beautiful fishing spots in WA. Does anyone have any tips on what are the MUST see pla...
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UHF Communication
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Hi All, a new member here. I travel solo in my small car, and was considering a UHF radio for communication, I can use,whilst on the road. Do I have to buy an all out package,( installed, with antennae) or can I get away with a hand held U 80 channel UHF radio. I was looking at a Uniden 80 ch., that is retailin...
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Travelling Oma
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Goin Tassie anyone comin???
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Headin off to Tassie for Xmas for a few months! maybe a couple weeks Housesit! Anyone going that way? Luv to met some solos on the road, got a MH so better get checking the Spirit of Tasmania!
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Accomodation spots through West and S.W. W.Aust.
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Does anyone know of cheaper motels between Coolgardie and Perth,...or around the Albany Walpole region and around Esperance. These locations are all within my flexible line of fire on this 4-5 week solo trip from Adelaide, Kalgoorlie, Perth, Albany and Esperance that I'll finally be heading off...
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Recommended Budget Camping spots
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Hi All I would like to recommend Franklin River Rest Area (VIC) (free), Genoa Rest Area (VIC) (free) and Mystery Bay (NSW) ($12 pppn).....all lovely spots that Ive recently stayed at on my way up the coast from Melbourne. Quiet - no issues as a solo women, highly recommend. Franklin River - only toile...
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I am about to have another go at this !
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Back after almost a year , I am about to try again . Due to my health failure and transport department rules I am no longer permitted to have a QLD "LR" license so I have had to reduce my ambitions and a year without work due to those medical issues has not done a lot for my finances . So now I am looking at a H200 (...
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Looking at getting a Motorhome for the first time
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I am looking at changing from an 18ft van and 1 ton ute to an all in one motorhome . My van got wrecked in a storm ( not insured at the time ) and I am trying to work out just how much vehicle I need to be comfortable . I am on my own , have been for several years now . I have limited funds , about 30k will pull me up most l...
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Happy & hungry for adventure but still confused :-)
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Hello everyone, This is my first post on this forum, before (tomorrow) I'll begin my permanent 'journey/adventure' & although, every good wish will be welcome & appreciated, at this stage, I need practical advice/suggestion of someone who been there & done it, about which solar and...
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of to Bourke
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At Mudgee at the moment passing through on the way to Bourke, onto lightning ridge, assume is very little in the way of drinking water and fuel?
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Mirrors???
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Good evening all! What's the general consensus on the best type of mirrors for towing van? Easy,practical,etc? Thanks Kath -- Edited by Kathleen on Thursday 27th of July 2017 04:36:29 PM
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New addition to the solo crew :-(
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After a long battle with cancer my soulmate and best friend died last month. I have now become a member of the solo crew. 
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revemike
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TOWING/BACKING LESSONS!!
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DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO CAN PROVIDE 1:1 LESSONS FOR TOWING/BACKING? I'VE JUST TAKEN DELIVERY OF A NEW VAN & I CAN'T TRAVEL TO OR CONCENTRATE FOR THE FULL DAY COURSES! I LIVE IN A NORTHERN SUBURB OF MELBOURNE! THANKS! CHEERS! KATH
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Whroo forest
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slowely making my way to greens lake by the end of oct. After a farm stay near echuca Im looking to stay at a old haunt whroo forest. I used to camp when young at whroo with friends. Going stay at Green camp if it looks ok. Have a few friends in the area who are going to visit and try our luck looking for a nugget o...
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HARROW VICTORIA
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I am currently staying a small town of Harrow in Victoria. $8 per night includes free showers, washing machine, bbq. Lovely walking trails and lots of history, some good and not so good! Glenelg River has lots of variety of fish and the Kookaburras singing first thing in the morning - bliss. Helen ...
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Torquay Vic
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Hi there, I live in Torquay and know a few great little places to camp over night down this way, so if there is anyone who has a van who would like to meet up ...then it would be great to share the experience. Cheers Tazzz
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Been a while
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Hi all, It's been a while since anyone posted on the solos forum so I thought I'd update the solo travelling public about how Plodnalong is getting on. I last started a thread in Kalbarri in WA after a gentle drive from my last place of work (yes, some grey nomads still have to do that) in Cobram in Victoria...
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Nullabour.
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Have now for the first time crossed the Nullabour. Had a slow leak on one caravan tyre due to some object damaging the wall of the tyre. Generally speaking it has been great. Rain has always been in front of me. Puddles on the side of the road. Ellison next stop. Traffic all seems to be heading west. Great f...
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