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Toyota landcruiser Prado 150 series
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Newbie with a new S/H van.
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G'day all. I have been retired for 5 years and the wife is on a disabled pension. We currently live on Bribie Island and are now keen to travel up/down the coast and around the creeks and rivers. " Keen fisherman". We have bought a 1999 Jayco Westport 18ft hard top with wc shower etc. Wife is laid up with a br...
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Newbie just got wheels
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I just bought myself a 2012 Nissan X-trail, diesel, manual, 4x4. I bought it in Newcastle N.S.W. and took a week to drive it home to Murray Bridge S.A. sleeping in the back, staying at free camps and caravan parks. I might add a camper trailer one day but at least for now I can do some traveling. I realised...
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new member -g'day
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Hi All! Just joined as a user. We are planning our big half lap for 2022 (Vic, SA, WA, NT & Home)... Just purchased a Jayco Journey O/B 17.53 (May delivery)... yes, one might ask why the early purchase! Twofold, I sold my on road van quicker than I expected.... The second reason is I know the van will...
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GDay hope you are all safe and well. I am new to this site and need some advise.
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I am wanting to sell my caravan and perhaps at a later stage purchase a smaller one. Where is the best and safe place to advertise. Its a crusader caravan.
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Are we driving legally in NSW
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I will be short and sweet about this topic and I would say it has been discussed before. I have an overall length of 13.7m and a height of 3.1m with my van and tow vehicle. I received my Linkt account and found I was classified as a heavy vehicle and was charged $23.27 on my account. I am of the belief that you...
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The Highlander
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morning all
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newbie here. I have a small E2000 van just a small one just for me and my dog. nothing in the back as yet, but am going to fit it out myself. I am looking forward to meeting up on the road with fellow nomads. I need to learn how to use a CB radio and put solar in. love learning, as a solo female, its nice to know I wil...
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Newbie
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Hi Just joined the forum we are starting our first major trip end of march (major for us) to Port Macquarie The first long trip even though we have been caravaners for many years. I have fitted a CB in the car what is the best channel to use most say Channel 18 is that right ??
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Planning a Trip through the centre - Sealed and Unsealed Roads
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When planning a trip I used Pebblar but my issue is that I cannot see what roads are sealed and which are not can anyone please direct me to a planner that will show the road types ie sealed or unsealed
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Confused
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Hi been lurking for a while and joined to answer a topic on solar blankets. My post disappeared when I posted it but now I can't find the topic. And when I search solar it says it can't find anything. Is this because I am using my phone perhaps ? Thanks Stew
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Travel trucks
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Hello everyone,
My husband and I are planning to travel Australia for a year in a travel truck, like the earth cruiser, but havent decided yet which company to go with.
Im looking for people who have similar trucks and like to share their experiences with me, what do they like about their truck, what w...
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Finke Birdsville
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Hi all,new to forum.My wife and I are contemplating attending the Finke desert races,and then moving on to Bigredbash at Birdsville. Wehave a 4x4 +16 ft off road poptop.Any suggestions re route/precautions/extra equipment etc would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation. Andrew Smal...
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Hi planning to drive from Perth to Sydney/Melbourne
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Hi fellow nomads, Just stumbled onto this great forum and thought to join. Hair started to turn grey and only a few more years to "full" retirement. Bought a second-hand BA XT Falcon wagon and thought to join the backpackers to travel from Perth to Sydney/Melbourne. My son happens to be interested in...
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61 y.o. Retired American Man,6’2 and fit looking for anyone who wants a travel companion long term
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Im new to oz but after leaving the states to Explore Australia Im looking to be here for the rest of my life. Between my savings,retirement acct. back home and my visa & MasterCard I can help on expenses of course. I have a license for vehicles and motorcycles and I found out in a rental car I have GOT to...
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Newbies Night owl and the Gollywog
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Hi all We have decided to acquire a road house, Traveller Black velvet Hoping to fill in the gaps that we have done by General travels and camping with the gremlins, skipping every other town knowing at some stage we would return to complete the puzzle that our great island has to offer. Have been readi...
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old but new again
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I joined here, hell, years ago. I sold my business and went traveling. Purchased a coaster, fitted it out. I found the travel very unexciting. I have traveled a lot in my life, so needed a purpose. So I joined Aussie Helpers and things changed. No longer wandering, stopping, meeting locals and doing so...
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Hi all !
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Hi, we are new to this forum. We are a "still working" couple and have recently bought our 1st van. Its a 14 foot Windsor "Little Shuttle". Its such luxury for us after our centre pole tent! We are hoping to get some good tips and advice when we need it on a number of topics. Looking forward to reading about o...
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Salute!
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Just wondering everyone if people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. Thanks Mick & Lee-Ann
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'Nother Newbie...
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Good Evening Folks, New to this forum, not new to forums or the 'net but new to Grey Nomadding. I just signed the contract today on my first motorhome a 2104 VW Crafter fitted with the Euro spec by Talvor. My First question is why doesn't this vehicle come with a "Park" setting on the auto gearbox? Am I sup...
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Sunliner Olantas
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Inquiring whether anyone has any experience, good or bad, with one of these motorhomes. I am seriously thinking of buying one and would like to hear from anyone who has one.
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