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Val M · Val M

we have hired a campervan for two weeks and planned to drive the Sydney to Brisbane route in July 2020. Would you recommend that we still do it post fires or should we rather head for Brisbane and spend more time to the north. Would appreciate any local info. Many thanks

Stujen2019 · Stujen2019

Hi, we have been on the road since August 2019 and I have found the most frustrating thing is lack of good signal for internet, I purchased a 4 g portable modem which is hit and miss. who has a solution? stu

MungoTheB · MungoTheB

edit: IMAX = Hyundai H1 Imax (also called Starex in some other places) IMAX = Family version of Hyundai Iload Hi all, This my attempt to find out if van life is for me (or I'm just full of it :) I'm renting so decided to keep first attempts simple (without costing an arm & a leg) I org wanted an Iload but m...

Peter Rabbit · Peter Rabbit

A BIG HELLO! New to your site, very impressed with the stories, depth of experience and knowledge. New to caravan scene as well, sort of. I have mostly just used a swag or my current VW Van. 2015 Transporter (Best Van Ever, 132kw 4 motion LWB!!!) I have just acquired a 2016 Jayco Swift , not what I set out to...

Cooky · Cooky

Suspension upgrade help

Bobnalong · Bobnalong

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...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

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...

new member -g'day · mark r

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...

skinny · skinny

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.

The Highlander · The Highlander

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...

tipsy-gipsy · tipsy-gipsy

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...

lavington1 · lavington1

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 ??

Johnsuping · Johnsuping

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

Stewart · Stewart

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

Leila75 · Leila75

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...

AndyJS · AndyJS

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...

icantstop · icantstop

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...

Kenhammer · Kenhammer

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...

Night_owl · Night_owl

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...

twobob · twobob

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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	Sydney to Brisbane (Preview) we have hired a campervan for two weeks and planned to drive the Sydney to Brisbane route in July 2020. Would you recommend that we still do it post fires or should we rather head for Brisbane and spend more time to the north. Would appreciate any local info. Many thanks	Val M	7	1140	10:17 AM Apr 18, 2020 by dogbox
	Communication on the road (Preview) Hi, we have been on the road since August 2019 and I have found the most frustrating thing is lack of good signal for internet, I purchased a 4 g portable modem which is hit and miss. who has a solution? stu	Stujen2019	4	1483	07:09 PM Apr 8, 2020 by blissonwheels
	Newbie with IMAX (Preview) edit: IMAX = Hyundai H1 Imax (also called Starex in some other places) IMAX = Family version of Hyundai Iload Hi all, This my attempt to find out if van life is for me (or I'm just full of it :) I'm renting so decided to keep first attempts simple (without costing an arm & a leg) I org wanted an Iload but m...	MungoTheB	3	1573	12:27 PM Mar 28, 2020 by MungoTheB
	Hi All, Van Man has upgraded... (Preview) A BIG HELLO! New to your site, very impressed with the stories, depth of experience and knowledge. New to caravan scene as well, sort of. I have mostly just used a swag or my current VW Van. 2015 Transporter (Best Van Ever, 132kw 4 motion LWB!!!) I have just acquired a 2016 Jayco Swift , not what I set out to...	Peter Rabbit	7	1208	01:29 AM Mar 28, 2020 by Peter Rabbit
	Toyota landcruiser Prado 150 series (Preview) Suspension upgrade help	Cooky	3	2870	12:11 PM Mar 27, 2020 by Possum3
	Newbie with a new S/H van. (Preview) 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...	Bobnalong	3	1151	10:02 PM Mar 24, 2020 by Craig1
	Newbie just got wheels (Preview) 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...	Wannabe nomad	3	1675	02:19 PM Mar 22, 2020 by Tony Bev
	new member -g'day (Preview) 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...	mark r	5	1136	10:34 PM Mar 12, 2020 by mark r
	GDay hope you are all safe and well. I am new to this site and need some advise. (Preview) 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.	skinny	3	1017	06:04 PM Mar 12, 2020 by skinny
	Are we driving legally in NSW (Preview) 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...	The Highlander	2	1230	06:36 PM Mar 10, 2020 by Dougwe
	morning all (Preview) 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...	tipsy-gipsy	2	971	05:00 PM Mar 3, 2020 by Dougwe
	Newbie (Preview) 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 ??	lavington1	3	1161	12:40 PM Mar 3, 2020 by tipsy-gipsy
	Planning a Trip through the centre - Sealed and Unsealed Roads (Preview) 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	Johnsuping	4	1922	03:38 PM Mar 1, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Confused (Preview) 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	Stewart	4	1281	11:45 AM Mar 1, 2020 by Stewart
	Travel trucks (Preview) 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...	Leila75	8	1740	07:07 PM Feb 29, 2020 by Cuppa
	Finke Birdsville (Preview) 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...	AndyJS	6	1602	10:31 AM Feb 20, 2020 by AndyJS
	Hi planning to drive from Perth to Sydney/Melbourne (Preview) 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...	icantstop	13	789	08:21 PM Feb 19, 2020 by Greg 1
	61 y.o. Retired American Man,6’2 and fit looking for anyone who wants a travel companion long term (Preview) 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...	Kenhammer	4	3227	06:49 PM Feb 18, 2020 by Kenhammer
	Newbies Night owl and the Gollywog (Preview) 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...	Night_owl	8	1535	11:06 PM Feb 14, 2020 by Night_owl
	old but new again (Preview) 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...	twobob	1	1806	04:45 PM Feb 9, 2020 by Dougwe
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