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Nomatic · Nomatic

Have been lurking here for sometime but now is the time to join and hopefully learn and contribute. My name is Barry and wife is Marie, we have been camping and 4WDriving for many years. We recently sold our beloved camper trailer (8 yrs usage) and shifted over to the Dark Side and bought a van, a bilatera...

cunningstuff · cunningstuff

Ex-Pat Yank in a 1984 Econovan Maxi. I am currently living in my flat, but come February or March I will be moving out into the van and onto the road. I am 52 and I am dying in this house. I am making no friends, having no fun, breathing nothing but house air, and it has absolutely ruined me. I was going to go bac...

Trevor 57 · Trevor 57

Trevor here. Married many many moons. Lots of ex's. Ex-builders labourer, ex truck driver, including B-Doubles, ex HV driver trainer, ex HV licence tester (for a private provider), ex quality & training coordinator, ex RTO training manager, ex OHS professional. Currently full time vo...

vansam · vansam

Hi all, new member whos stumbled upon the forum from multiple sites and searches. Im about to get a new car initially for weekends away to dip a toe in the water. The current dilemma is do I get a van (likely hyundai iload or imax) or a Nissan x trail. X trail i can take on the beach and the 2008-2013 shape se...

Coaster 95 · Coaster 95

Hi everybody,ive just bought a coaster bus recently and i've started converting it,my aim is to end up with a basic comfortable bus that me and my wife (and the dishlicker) can take off in for a week or two whenever we get a chance,I found this site and its great, lot's of info and some really good ideas,an...

Rabbit Hauler · Rabbit Hauler

A newby to the forum, but not the lifestyle of Caravaning. We are currently on our third van and whilst still working try to use it as often as possible. Been browsing the site for a while and find it full of good information (and opinions) so look forward to finally be able to contribute and or seek advi...

Mr Meba · Mr Meba

G'day all not quite ready to hit the track yet but wont be to far off retired at the end of 2019 my partner is still working hopefully we can get her retired early in the new year and then hit the road -- Edited by Mr Meba on Tuesday 17th of November 2020 09:54:29 AM

Not Dun Roamin · Not Dun Roamin

I have just joined the forum because I think we can just about class ourselves as 'GREY NOMADS". We are not complete newbies having started off in tents and roof tops way back when (80's). In the early 2000's we relocated to the UK with the intention of staying for 6 months. Twelve years later we came back...

YoungGun · YoungGun

I used to watch a 'travel' show about 15 years ago about an older couple caravaning around Australia. They were both characters - but he was the face of the show. Each episode featured a different destination. He gave lots of tips on everything from maintenance, to safety and always cooked up a great me...

Ginge · Ginge

Hi all, I have my second Cruiseliner and love them. the new one, 3 years old, has reverse cycle aircon which is a bonus BUT I cant get it working correctly.it doesnt cool. any ideas? Thank you

LoisKay · LoisKay

Hi Im wondering if I can tap in to the wealth of experience on this forum. I have never purchased a motorhome and have come across one I like the look of. Ive investigated getting a vehicle inspection using the RAA( Im in Adelaide) but they have made it clear they only do a mechanical inspection. Im wonder...

Landspirit · Landspirit

Hi there just joined my inquire into Caravan insurance what have you found as a good insurance company for our needs eg, traveling, stationery for long periods any help would be great thanks

charisowyong · charisowyong

Hi guys, any hints or advice on getting mail when you are on the road full-time, we get most of our mail via email but there are still some companies that insist on posting letters. We do not have a current address as we have sold our house and do not have any relatives or close friends that we can use their ad...

dickyknee · dickyknee

Can anyone give detailed advice? I want to clean underneath and install USB cable to run for devices in back.

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

We have been traveling for 3 years now and loving it and all you intresting people out there, always learning and willing. Take care

Timaustralis · Timaustralis

I am based in Brisbane but will happily take my van to the Gold Coast or Sunny Coast if that is where the best people are that can help me . I don't see this as a huge job but outside my skill set. Hope the forum can come up with some suggestions

Timaustralis · Timaustralis

Hi I am new to caravanning having just purchased my beautiful Australis - Lindeman van second hand. I want to upgrade the Island Bed mattress, it has the cormers rounded. I am after advice as to which maker to go to and /or I have read a lot about buying a topper for better results. Can the forum please give...

Back as a member after a long absence! · hattonhall

Good to be back! I am now hoping to sell up and get a rig worthy of taking on the terrains I intend to travel. It will be 4WD vehicle of some kind. I visited the Virtual Victorian Caravan& Camping Show but felt the Adria type Motorhome with only a 2.2Litre turbo diesel to be somewhat underpowered. My...

jpd · jpd

after 30 years of caravaning my good wife and i decided to join a very informative forum. as they say, you are never too old to learn new places and tricks. We look forward to many more years travel and hopefully meet a few more new friends along the way.

Kevo · Kevo

Hullo Grey Nomads members, we've just joined after the group was recommended to us by a friend - we look forward to meeting fellow Nomads, particularly on the road after we just purchased a 21 foot Galaxy Odessey caravan out of Victoria, cheers Heather & Kev

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	Hi to everyone (Preview) Have been lurking here for sometime but now is the time to join and hopefully learn and contribute. My name is Barry and wife is Marie, we have been camping and 4WDriving for many years. We recently sold our beloved camper trailer (8 yrs usage) and shifted over to the Dark Side and bought a van, a bilatera...	Nomatic	4	789	02:48 PM Dec 10, 2020 by Tony Bev
	G'Day to you all! vanlife solar 12v computing (Preview) Ex-Pat Yank in a 1984 Econovan Maxi. I am currently living in my flat, but come February or March I will be moving out into the van and onto the road. I am 52 and I am dying in this house. I am making no friends, having no fun, breathing nothing but house air, and it has absolutely ruined me. I was going to go bac...	cunningstuff	9	1429	01:07 AM Dec 4, 2020 by cunningstuff
	g'day (Preview) Trevor here. Married many many moons. Lots of ex's. Ex-builders labourer, ex truck driver, including B-Doubles, ex HV driver trainer, ex HV licence tester (for a private provider), ex quality & training coordinator, ex RTO training manager, ex OHS professional. Currently full time vo...	Trevor 57	2	753	12:50 PM Dec 2, 2020 by Trevor 57
	Intro and van v Xtrail (Preview) Hi all, new member whos stumbled upon the forum from multiple sites and searches. Im about to get a new car initially for weekends away to dip a toe in the water. The current dilemma is do I get a van (likely hyundai iload or imax) or a Nissan x trail. X trail i can take on the beach and the 2008-2013 shape se...	vansam	7	813	06:49 PM Nov 30, 2020 by Wannabe nomad
	Just joined (Preview) Hi everybody,ive just bought a coaster bus recently and i've started converting it,my aim is to end up with a basic comfortable bus that me and my wife (and the dishlicker) can take off in for a week or two whenever we get a chance,I found this site and its great, lot's of info and some really good ideas,an...	Coaster 95	6	920	11:46 AM Nov 27, 2020 by JeffRae
	Hello All (Preview) A newby to the forum, but not the lifestyle of Caravaning. We are currently on our third van and whilst still working try to use it as often as possible. Been browsing the site for a while and find it full of good information (and opinions) so look forward to finally be able to contribute and or seek advi...	Rabbit Hauler	4	1006	04:52 PM Nov 22, 2020 by Rabbit Hauler
	Newbys (Preview) G'day all not quite ready to hit the track yet but wont be to far off retired at the end of 2019 my partner is still working hopefully we can get her retired early in the new year and then hit the road -- Edited by Mr Meba on Tuesday 17th of November 2020 09:54:29 AM	Mr Meba	3	890	04:50 PM Nov 18, 2020 by Tony Bev
	We're new. (Preview) I have just joined the forum because I think we can just about class ourselves as 'GREY NOMADS". We are not complete newbies having started off in tents and roof tops way back when (80's). In the early 2000's we relocated to the UK with the intention of staying for 6 months. Twelve years later we came back...	Not Dun Roamin	2	784	09:54 AM Nov 17, 2020 by Roger Roger
	Does anyone remember ...? (Preview) I used to watch a 'travel' show about 15 years ago about an older couple caravaning around Australia. They were both characters - but he was the face of the show. Each episode featured a different destination. He gave lots of tips on everything from maintenance, to safety and always cooked up a great me...	YoungGun	5	1161	08:58 PM Nov 15, 2020 by Stewart
	Avan Cruiseliner air conditioning (Preview) Hi all, I have my second Cruiseliner and love them. the new one, 3 years old, has reverse cycle aircon which is a bonus BUT I cant get it working correctly.it doesnt cool. any ideas? Thank you	Ginge	1	791	08:33 AM Nov 14, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Advice re my first purchase and inspections (Preview) Hi Im wondering if I can tap in to the wealth of experience on this forum. I have never purchased a motorhome and have come across one I like the look of. Ive investigated getting a vehicle inspection using the RAA( Im in Adelaide) but they have made it clear they only do a mechanical inspection. Im wonder...	LoisKay	11	813	11:37 AM Nov 9, 2020 by iana
	Insurance (Preview) Hi there just joined my inquire into Caravan insurance what have you found as a good insurance company for our needs eg, traveling, stationery for long periods any help would be great thanks	Landspirit	1	1152	01:02 PM Nov 7, 2020 by Possum3
	Getting mail while on the road (Preview) Hi guys, any hints or advice on getting mail when you are on the road full-time, we get most of our mail via email but there are still some companies that insist on posting letters. We do not have a current address as we have sold our house and do not have any relatives or close friends that we can use their ad...	charisowyong	2	871	08:12 AM Nov 3, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Isuzu DMax 2013 - remove centre console DMax Centre Console (Preview) Can anyone give detailed advice? I want to clean underneath and install USB cable to run for devices in back.	dickyknee	5	919	06:17 AM Nov 3, 2020 by dickyknee
	Just joined (Preview) We have been traveling for 3 years now and loving it and all you intresting people out there, always learning and willing. Take care	Juspokinlong	4	1138	04:21 PM Oct 31, 2020 by Juspokinlong
	modifications to my dinette to turn it into a single bed when required (Preview) I am based in Brisbane but will happily take my van to the Gold Coast or Sunny Coast if that is where the best people are that can help me . I don't see this as a huge job but outside my skill set. Hope the forum can come up with some suggestions	Timaustralis	1	952	04:06 PM Oct 23, 2020 by Possum3
	mattresses - Clues on upgrades or toppers (Preview) Hi I am new to caravanning having just purchased my beautiful Australis - Lindeman van second hand. I want to upgrade the Island Bed mattress, it has the cormers rounded. I am after advice as to which maker to go to and /or I have read a lot about buying a topper for better results. Can the forum please give...	Timaustralis	2	1082	08:30 PM Oct 21, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Back as a member after a long absence! (Preview) Good to be back! I am now hoping to sell up and get a rig worthy of taking on the terrains I intend to travel. It will be 4WD vehicle of some kind. I visited the Virtual Victorian Caravan& Camping Show but felt the Adria type Motorhome with only a 2.2Litre turbo diesel to be somewhat underpowered. My...	hattonhall	3	1148	08:57 PM Oct 19, 2020 by Tony Bev
	just joined (Preview) after 30 years of caravaning my good wife and i decided to join a very informative forum. as they say, you are never too old to learn new places and tricks. We look forward to many more years travel and hopefully meet a few more new friends along the way.	jpd	3	1045	08:53 PM Oct 19, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Hi from Heather & Kev (Preview) Hullo Grey Nomads members, we've just joined after the group was recommended to us by a friend - we look forward to meeting fellow Nomads, particularly on the road after we just purchased a 21 foot Galaxy Odessey caravan out of Victoria, cheers Heather & Kev	Kevo	5	1186	11:38 AM Oct 13, 2020 by Tarzan
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