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ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

Hi, my name is Alan and my wife is Glenys and we are from Sydney. We are new to this caravanning game so if you see us around please say hello. Any advice is welcome please.

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

I am just buying a tug for my new van atm 2500kg trying to decide between auto and manual cheers

stumpie54 · stumpie54

hi all we have our house for sale and are just about to move off in our bus turn into a motor home and I was wondering what people do for an address for car licenses and so on when living permanently on the road cheers Stumpy

Grams · Grams

Hi, We are back after a long absence. Its good to be here again. We sold up everything, even the house as it was in a small country town, and for medical reasons we had to be nearer hospitals and doctors at that time. We are now renting a place, as we have our two younger adult girls living with us. So we bought...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Looks vintage, in fact its a JBA Falcon tourer 2+2 kitcar built 2001 by a good builder in Perth. Second owner in Townsville now with us in Euroa Victoria. Has v6 commodore engine 5 speed. Strengthened rear chassis Caravan built 2019 16ft with full ensuite. Tare 730kg. ATM 998kg, Steel tube frame, 4"...

goldenyears · goldenyears

blaze · blaze

When we purchased this old girl (1987) it had drawers and a double bed, a real hippy style fit out. After 6 months work (just tinkering), it now has 2 single beds, shower and a flushing dunny. Some where along the journey I have fitted a 400w solar system and 200 ah battery system and new fridge. Plumbing...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

Does anyone have any experience with slide on campers. As we are hoping to travel 2021 onwards. We have limited funds and were looking at replacing our sadan with a small campervan because neither of us are into towing and I like the idea of not having to set up camp, but then we really need (When not trave...

PVEJOY18 · PVEJOY18

Hello, My hubby and I own a 2004 nissan patrol and a lowline coromal 18ft van, we are thinking of upgrading the patrol to a newer 4B next year to either a HILUX, RANGER OR DMAX.. We are looking for the pros and cons, towing fuel economy etc, this would be the best place to gain first hand good unbiased advice...

busmartins · busmartins

Hi all, Has anyone installed the very pretty looking but totally impractical Dometic seitz windows (all in one blind and insect screen)? We had very large windows installed in our "Magic Bus" and couldn't be more disappointed. We had the largest windows we could installed to provid...

ballast2 · ballast2

Blue BT50 towing a Kingdom Kensington. If you see us out and about please say G'day. -- Edited by ballast2 on Thursday 11th of July 2019 03:08:28 PM

coulda · coulda

Hello everybody. My first post on GN.I posted some photos on welcome to show us your rig instead of show us your rig Can some one tell me how to move topic or move it for me.Not very computer savvy Thanks.

Old Member - New Rig and Tow 😊 · Grams

Hi, Im back after 5 years absence. Because of ill health and financial problems I left here. But things have turned around and we are now traveling again We now have a 2001 Toyota Tarago, we put a blow up mattress in it with the intention of using it to sleep in and travel. But it was so cold we ended up slee...

Bobdown · Bobdown

2017 Retreat Fraser 210 C semi off road, 3 x 95 lt water tanks, 300 W fixed solar, 160 W portable solar, 2 x 120 amp batteries....Tare 2500 kg ATM 3200 Kg Yes, it does get dirty..........Cheers -- Edited by Bobdown on Tuesday 15th of January 2019 07:27:51 PM

poppy3322 · poppy3322

After our great trip around Australia, we decided to down grade a little as we didn't want to be driving a truck everyday use. We have gone back to another Isuzu DMax spacecab with a canopy. And we purchased a Crusader Inspiration caravan. We are in Tasmania, have been since July 2018, thinking very ser...

BarneyB · BarneyB

Hi all, I am 67. I have a 2017 Ford Ranger 2 x 4, a 2018 Skamper Kamper Dingo, a 2015 Fishing Kayak, a 2010 Jack Russell and a lovely 195* Chinese Australian Girlfriend. I have seen a lot of northern roads over the hood of a military vehicle and Yin has seen from Brisbane to Melbourne and back from 35,000...

Lamb Chop · Lamb Chop

Our rig is a 2001 Roma Elegance 20' with quite a few after market changes eg diesel heater, twin Sirocco fans, over sprung axles, modified compliance plate to 2500 kg, new furnishings and black out curtains, LED lighting throughout, solar 160w panel, twin Ultimate 120amp hr batteries, new vinyl flo...

sean · sean

eco tourer, hi all, got meself an eco tourer, love it, BUT, its only got 14inch roundy things that drag it alone the road, does anybody with tons of KNOWLEGE know if I can fit 15inch wheels to my van so I can have a bit more ground clearance, so when I cross the Nullabor, I wont have to change lanes to avoid the...

Franky · Franky

Hi Guys, I am seeking some advice. I would like to upgrade my tow truck to Isuzu NNR 45-150 Crew Cab 4x2 or Fuso 515 City Crew Cab MWB 6 sp. AMT 4x2 or Hino 300 Series Crew Cab 4x2 to tow our new 3.0T caravan. Any thoughts are really appreciate: like fuel consumption, ATM or manual ? etc I know a light truck wil...

New member. · BIGWESTY

Just joined nomads and I'm so impressed with the content,we have just purchased our first van after having had 3 campers, it's an Avan Gabriel only a small van but we love it, I was wondering if anyone might recognise it as i keen to have a yarn to the previous owner. Thanks.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Avan Aspire 555 pulled by Holden Trailblazer (Preview) Hi, my name is Alan and my wife is Glenys and we are from Sydney. We are new to this caravanning game so if you see us around please say hello. Any advice is welcome please.	ConsumerMan	7	2069	06:56 PM Jan 11, 2020 by grahos
	Tug auto or manual (Preview) I am just buying a tug for my new van atm 2500kg trying to decide between auto and manual cheers	not so grey nomads	23	3596	05:24 PM Dec 5, 2019 by Greg 1
	Traveling permanently (Preview) hi all we have our house for sale and are just about to move off in our bus turn into a motor home and I was wondering what people do for an address for car licenses and so on when living permanently on the road cheers Stumpy	stumpie54	8	3842	01:17 PM Dec 5, 2019 by MapleHunter25
	Changed caravan and tow vehicle (Preview) Hi, We are back after a long absence. Its good to be here again. We sold up everything, even the house as it was in a small country town, and for medical reasons we had to be nearer hospitals and doctors at that time. We are now renting a place, as we have our two younger adult girls living with us. So we bought...	Grams	2	1954	01:46 PM Nov 19, 2019 by Grams
	Vintage car (?) , home made caravan (Preview) Looks vintage, in fact its a JBA Falcon tourer 2+2 kitcar built 2001 by a good builder in Perth. Second owner in Townsville now with us in Euroa Victoria. Has v6 commodore engine 5 speed. Strengthened rear chassis Caravan built 2019 16ft with full ensuite. Tare 730kg. ATM 998kg, Steel tube frame, 4"...	Eaglemax	5	2723	11:52 AM Oct 16, 2019 by Greg 1
	anyoneown a ranger HA3 ? (Preview)	goldenyears	4	2473	05:47 PM Sep 16, 2019 by goldenyears
	toyota coaster (Preview) When we purchased this old girl (1987) it had drawers and a double bed, a real hippy style fit out. After 6 months work (just tinkering), it now has 2 single beds, shower and a flushing dunny. Some where along the journey I have fitted a 400w solar system and 200 ah battery system and new fridge. Plumbing...	blaze	9	2223	08:28 AM Aug 23, 2019 by rayaroundoz
	Slide on campers (Preview) Does anyone have any experience with slide on campers. As we are hoping to travel 2021 onwards. We have limited funds and were looking at replacing our sadan with a small campervan because neither of us are into towing and I like the idea of not having to set up camp, but then we really need (When not trave...	Wannabe nomad	1	1958	09:19 AM Aug 3, 2019 by Kaid
	BEST 4B (Preview) Hello, My hubby and I own a 2004 nissan patrol and a lowline coromal 18ft van, we are thinking of upgrading the patrol to a newer 4B next year to either a HILUX, RANGER OR DMAX.. We are looking for the pros and cons, towing fuel economy etc, this would be the best place to gain first hand good unbiased advice...	PVEJOY18	7	3544	06:51 AM Jul 29, 2019 by Hetho
	Dometic Seitz windows ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, Has anyone installed the very pretty looking but totally impractical Dometic seitz windows (all in one blind and insect screen)? We had very large windows installed in our "Magic Bus" and couldn't be more disappointed. We had the largest windows we could installed to provid...	busmartins	57	27741	09:09 PM Jul 27, 2019 by Happy hour
	Our Rig. (Preview) Blue BT50 towing a Kingdom Kensington. If you see us out and about please say G'day. -- Edited by ballast2 on Thursday 11th of July 2019 03:08:28 PM	ballast2	6	2952	10:29 AM Jul 23, 2019 by Dougwe
	Posted photos in wrong section (Preview) Hello everybody. My first post on GN.I posted some photos on welcome to show us your rig instead of show us your rig Can some one tell me how to move topic or move it for me.Not very computer savvy Thanks.	coulda	2	1950	12:01 PM Jun 14, 2019 by coulda
	Old Member - New Rig and Tow 😊 (Preview) Hi, Im back after 5 years absence. Because of ill health and financial problems I left here. But things have turned around and we are now traveling again We now have a 2001 Toyota Tarago, we put a blow up mattress in it with the intention of using it to sleep in and travel. But it was so cold we ended up slee...	Grams	8	3145	11:48 PM Jun 1, 2019 by Grams
	The Bald and the Beautiful (Preview) 2017 Retreat Fraser 210 C semi off road, 3 x 95 lt water tanks, 300 W fixed solar, 160 W portable solar, 2 x 120 amp batteries....Tare 2500 kg ATM 3200 Kg Yes, it does get dirty..........Cheers -- Edited by Bobdown on Tuesday 15th of January 2019 07:27:51 PM	Bobdown	5	3589	12:03 PM May 26, 2019 by JayDee
	Our Rig Update as of 2019 (Preview) After our great trip around Australia, we decided to down grade a little as we didn't want to be driving a truck everyday use. We have gone back to another Isuzu DMax spacecab with a canopy. And we purchased a Crusader Inspiration caravan. We are in Tasmania, have been since July 2018, thinking very ser...	poppy3322	3	2924	01:44 PM May 5, 2019 by villatranquilla
	Starting Again (Preview) Hi all, I am 67. I have a 2017 Ford Ranger 2 x 4, a 2018 Skamper Kamper Dingo, a 2015 Fishing Kayak, a 2010 Jack Russell and a lovely 195* Chinese Australian Girlfriend. I have seen a lot of northern roads over the hood of a military vehicle and Yin has seen from Brisbane to Melbourne and back from 35,000...	BarneyB	6	3415	10:45 PM Apr 4, 2019 by Extraordinary Rendition
	ROMA CARAVANS Devils Marbles (Preview) Our rig is a 2001 Roma Elegance 20' with quite a few after market changes eg diesel heater, twin Sirocco fans, over sprung axles, modified compliance plate to 2500 kg, new furnishings and black out curtains, LED lighting throughout, solar 160w panel, twin Ultimate 120amp hr batteries, new vinyl flo...	Lamb Chop	3	3040	03:59 PM Apr 3, 2019 by denmonkey
	eco tourer (Preview) eco tourer, hi all, got meself an eco tourer, love it, BUT, its only got 14inch roundy things that drag it alone the road, does anybody with tons of KNOWLEGE know if I can fit 15inch wheels to my van so I can have a bit more ground clearance, so when I cross the Nullabor, I wont have to change lanes to avoid the...	sean	5	3138	11:35 PM Mar 24, 2019 by PeterD
	seeking some advice light tow truck (Preview) Hi Guys, I am seeking some advice. I would like to upgrade my tow truck to Isuzu NNR 45-150 Crew Cab 4x2 or Fuso 515 City Crew Cab MWB 6 sp. AMT 4x2 or Hino 300 Series Crew Cab 4x2 to tow our new 3.0T caravan. Any thoughts are really appreciate: like fuel consumption, ATM or manual ? etc I know a light truck wil...	Franky	14	3069	12:30 PM Feb 20, 2019 by PeterD
	New member. (Preview) Just joined nomads and I'm so impressed with the content,we have just purchased our first van after having had 3 campers, it's an Avan Gabriel only a small van but we love it, I was wondering if anyone might recognise it as i keen to have a yarn to the previous owner. Thanks.	BIGWESTY	8	2727	12:24 PM Feb 6, 2019 by BIGWESTY
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