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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...

KevnSuzanne · KevnSuzanne

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...

mgtlat · mgtlat

Just wondering everyone if people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. Thanks Mick & Lee-Ann

Lucid · Lucid

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...

jjj54 · jjj54

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.

Paw54 · Paw54

We are planning a trip to Stanage Bay in April, any tips on do's and don'ts? We'll be towing a 20 ft. off road van, water carrying capacity 200 litres plus 4 jerry cans for extra water. Duration of stay 10 days so water in storage won't be enough, has anyone sourced water there? What ( if any ) are the toil...

RJ65 · RJ65

Thinking of a slide-on, but I have already read about a few downsides. Like being top-heavy, and easy to overload. Campervan too small as an option for the two of us, as we like our creature comforts. Usually no shower or loo. Not keen or caravans or huge motor-homes. We would have to buy a very, very old "...

Ecliptic · Ecliptic

Hi, my name is Ken and my wife's name is Virginia. We travel with one or two dogs, towing the English Caravan we brought back with us from the UK. Last 2 adventures included Dromana Vic to Mandurah, WA and some of the Southwest of WA, from Kulin southward. After we change the present vehicle (1998 Pajero L...

pcdc · pcdc

We are new to the forum and feel there is an abundance of knowledge out there and are looking forward to joining in.

Lola Hughes · Lola Hughes

Hi there! Happy NY. We are first time uses of this forum and are hoping someone out there in Nomad land can assist. We are after full comprehensive insurance for our Toyota Coaster (imported from Japan). At this stage we have nearly completed the full fit out. We are looking to register the vehicle e...

Shazza and Don · Shazza and Don

Hello everyone, Just joined this sight, wondering if anyone recently has traveled to the Cape, if so in what vehicle? did you tow anything? what where the roads like? are the roads sealed? accommodation on the way? We were thinking of going in July. Not wanting to go through deep water at all. Thanks in...

Oldie · Oldie

We have just joined, my name is Kevin my wife is Lyn. We have just purchased a used Jayco popup which we plan on leaving on site. When our kids were young we had a Jayco camper but it was always 2 trips 1 to take the camper to where we were staying then another round trip to pick up the boat the same going home. I h...

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	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	873	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	1622	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	1048	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	1224	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	1289	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	592	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	2365	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	1270	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	1496	04:45 PM Feb 9, 2020 by Dougwe
	Hi all ! (Preview) 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...	KevnSuzanne	3	1197	06:15 PM Feb 8, 2020 by KevnSuzanne
	Salute! (Preview) Just wondering everyone if people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. Thanks Mick & Lee-Ann	mgtlat	2	1232	11:12 AM Feb 4, 2020 by mgtlat
	'Nother Newbie... (Preview) 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...	Lucid	5	1448	12:29 AM Feb 4, 2020 by Lucid
	Sunliner Olantas (Preview) 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.	jjj54	4	969	11:58 AM Feb 2, 2020 by Tarra48
	Stanage Bay QLD. (Preview) We are planning a trip to Stanage Bay in April, any tips on do's and don'ts? We'll be towing a 20 ft. off road van, water carrying capacity 200 litres plus 4 jerry cans for extra water. Duration of stay 10 days so water in storage won't be enough, has anyone sourced water there? What ( if any ) are the toil...	Paw54	2	1578	09:37 AM Feb 1, 2020 by Possum3
	Hi all, yet another RV wannabe. Deciding what rig to buy on a budget for retirement. (Preview) Thinking of a slide-on, but I have already read about a few downsides. Like being top-heavy, and easy to overload. Campervan too small as an option for the two of us, as we like our creature comforts. Usually no shower or loo. Not keen or caravans or huge motor-homes. We would have to buy a very, very old "...	RJ65	2	1706	04:23 PM Jan 14, 2020 by RJ65
	Introduction and past, present, and future (Preview) Hi, my name is Ken and my wife's name is Virginia. We travel with one or two dogs, towing the English Caravan we brought back with us from the UK. Last 2 adventures included Dromana Vic to Mandurah, WA and some of the Southwest of WA, from Kulin southward. After we change the present vehicle (1998 Pajero L...	Ecliptic	2	976	04:00 PM Jan 14, 2020 by Ecliptic
	Hi to all the grey nomads (Preview) We are new to the forum and feel there is an abundance of knowledge out there and are looking forward to joining in.	pcdc	3	1192	01:01 PM Jan 8, 2020 by Dougwe
	RV Insurance query. (Preview) Hi there! Happy NY. We are first time uses of this forum and are hoping someone out there in Nomad land can assist. We are after full comprehensive insurance for our Toyota Coaster (imported from Japan). At this stage we have nearly completed the full fit out. We are looking to register the vehicle e...	Lola Hughes	6	1233	09:16 AM Jan 6, 2020 by Lola Hughes
	Cape York (Preview) Hello everyone, Just joined this sight, wondering if anyone recently has traveled to the Cape, if so in what vehicle? did you tow anything? what where the roads like? are the roads sealed? accommodation on the way? We were thinking of going in July. Not wanting to go through deep water at all. Thanks in...	Shazza and Don	4	1093	06:14 PM Jan 3, 2020 by Dougwe
	Newbie (Preview) We have just joined, my name is Kevin my wife is Lyn. We have just purchased a used Jayco popup which we plan on leaving on site. When our kids were young we had a Jayco camper but it was always 2 trips 1 to take the camper to where we were staying then another round trip to pick up the boat the same going home. I h...	Oldie	2	1437	03:54 PM Dec 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
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