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aimless traveler · aimless traveler

Hey all, thanks for having me aboard. I am very new to the road tripping across the country, 2 years ago i drove from (on my own) south east Qld down to NSW Vic and SA and back again over 8 weeks and enjoyed it alot only had a 4cyc camry on that trip, got to see real snow, went and seen Wallace Hut in Vic there was a...

Toby313 · Toby313

Hi there everyone. Looks like a great forum for the inexperienced. I have just bought a 2013 Horizon Banksia and am about to embark on a road trip that I've allowed 2 years for. Got most of the admin completed but I'm keen to know the best (in terms of coverage and cost) roadside assistance plans. Are...

Pablo 2450 · Pablo 2450

Hi, My name is Pablo, my partner Gerri and I are looking at buying an Avan M7 C class motorhome (new) is there anyone with good or bad experiences with this brand?

TerryJ · TerryJ

Hi all, new ones here; Terry and Julie from Parkwood WA. Prepping' a 2014 Ford Ranger tug and 24' Cutloose 'S Cape' 5th wheeler at the mo', hoping to start some shortish trips after this xmas to get the setup right, then further afield. Look to meeting other members as we will have questions! Cheers all....

befre · befre

Hello we like to travel with a campervan from Sydney to Perth bud we have some qustions 1 what is the best period to go 2 are camping places and roadhouse open during the mont September til November 3 do you have to make reservations 4 when is it not to crowded to travel

New Member · Steel Dog

Hi all, I have been a member for about 6 months and thought I better introduce myself. I use the handle 'Steel Dog' as I have worked in the steel industry most of my adult life (Boilermaker/Welder), now 68 years young, my wife and I are semi retired and in the last 3 years have traveled around Victoria, S/E...

Heeler · Heeler

Well, that's about where I am at. Hi I'm Heeler, and I'm at that stage where the idea has entered the blood stream and causing havock. Sooner or later I am going to need to remove myself from this house and my decision is settled, it's van life for me. I can't say when this will be as someone else is involved,...

New members · PetenSue

Hi all We have been reading this forum for probably the past 4-5 years and joined probably 12 months ago but had technical issues getting on so just didnt worry about it and just kept lurking !! A few days ago I thought why not so I emailed the boss here and got it sorted so I guess we finally made it here....

PeterJill · PeterJill

I am 75 a semi retired tax accountant and Jill a 68 retired nurse and we live on the Adelaide Plains. We have been travelling a bit in our 1981 Viscount Grand Tourer, and have now bought a 1992 Toyota Hiace LWB van converted when new by Safari of Adelaide. It has everything we need including ability to free...

New member from Woodend, Vic · shane49

Hi there anyone who reads this. I'm a newbie to this forum, but not to RVing. We came from NZ in 1999 and since then have had, in chronological order, an onsite caravan at Lakes Entrance, Jayco Freedom poptop, Jayco Expanda full height, currently an onsite caravan/cabin at Cohuna, Vic. This unit is now...

Marken · Marken

Hi guys Has anyone got any info (good or bad) on Safari Caravans. Visited Leisurefest in Melb this week and very impressed with the Traxx 18 unit but know little about it other than it only being sold By Trounce Caravans in Ballarat. Seriously considering it but need to know more. Thanks Marken

Cruiser Lover · Cruiser Lover

Hello everyone, we are fairly new to travelling so joined for any help that we may need, still learning We have an Avan Cruiser 5 and love it, just got home from our first big trip up to Darwin, down thru the center then along the Great Ocean road, up the east coast and back home. 12,600km. Had a great trip,...

New member · Davianni

Gday, hope to get some informed advice and maybe see you on the road after I retire next May. Not quite sure whether to by a new motorhome or second hand. Busy looking at the options. Im new to this game so taking it slowly as I dont want to waste upwards of a hundred grand for something me and the wife arent ha...

New member saying hello · Metal Man

Just a quick word to say hello, we are new members looking to contribute as well as learn from the vast experience that exists with members of this forum. We are in our 60's, still working full time but enjoy getting away for extended weekends when we can mainly around North East Victoria in our 2009 (bea...

auozjan · auozjan

Hi All Introducing ourselves, AS Colin & Jan. [aka auozjan] We've just taken delivery of our new van, we had a 5th wheeler with an IVECO Tug. This required a light rigid DL - Hubby decided that he would get something that I would be able to drive & tow unrestricted. Reason for his decision is...

AlexB · AlexB

Hi Now well retired, I am looking forward to purchasing a small caravan for solo trips. 40 years ago I towed and lived in a 20' Viscount for a number of years, now looking forward to a much smaller van. What appeals to me is the 10 foot MG "Little Sports" as it suits the 2.5 litre pretend SUV that I have. As thi...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

Interested in hearing from people who have fitted BFG All Terrain tyers after having less agressive tyers. Is there an increase in road noise on bitumen roads with these tyers? If so is it annoying?

New member John · john stro

Hi to everyone in caravaners forum. We are new caravan owners from Casuarina NSW and planning to go around Australia next year (with our German Shepherd dog! ) This year we will be doing shorter trips to get familiar with van and towing. We used to own Sunliner Motorhome few years back, so camping is...

Valkie · Valkie

Hi People; New to this forum, thought Id introduce myself. I have been a camper most of my life, using tents from ground sheets strapped over a rope between trees, to full on super tents. My last tent was a Diamantina category 5 resistant tent. But a couple of years ago, the little woman developed seriou...

Srw · Srw

Hi All newbies here - working hard to get to the stage we can "go" - a couple of years yet lol - but keen to wander in the meantime with some shorter trips Hopefully everyone I wave to on the road is a member and enjoying travelling this great land Cheers Steve and Kim

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Newbie (Preview) Hey all, thanks for having me aboard. I am very new to the road tripping across the country, 2 years ago i drove from (on my own) south east Qld down to NSW Vic and SA and back again over 8 weeks and enjoyed it alot only had a 4cyc camry on that trip, got to see real snow, went and seen Wallace Hut in Vic there was a...	aimless traveler	5	1646	01:05 PM Oct 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Newcomer with a question (Preview) Hi there everyone. Looks like a great forum for the inexperienced. I have just bought a 2013 Horizon Banksia and am about to embark on a road trip that I've allowed 2 years for. Got most of the admin completed but I'm keen to know the best (in terms of coverage and cost) roadside assistance plans. Are...	Toby313	9	1083	12:35 PM Oct 19, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Avan Motorhomes yes or no? (Preview) Hi, My name is Pablo, my partner Gerri and I are looking at buying an Avan M7 C class motorhome (new) is there anyone with good or bad experiences with this brand?	Pablo 2450	7	3873	12:01 PM Oct 16, 2019 by Pablo 2450
	new ones.... (Preview) Hi all, new ones here; Terry and Julie from Parkwood WA. Prepping' a 2014 Ford Ranger tug and 24' Cutloose 'S Cape' 5th wheeler at the mo', hoping to start some shortish trips after this xmas to get the setup right, then further afield. Look to meeting other members as we will have questions! Cheers all....	TerryJ	5	5372	06:05 PM Oct 14, 2019 by poppyfatboy
	travel to Australie (Preview) Hello we like to travel with a campervan from Sydney to Perth bud we have some qustions 1 what is the best period to go 2 are camping places and roadhouse open during the mont September til November 3 do you have to make reservations 4 when is it not to crowded to travel	befre	11	1025	08:22 PM Oct 8, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	New Member (Preview) Hi all, I have been a member for about 6 months and thought I better introduce myself. I use the handle 'Steel Dog' as I have worked in the steel industry most of my adult life (Boilermaker/Welder), now 68 years young, my wife and I are semi retired and in the last 3 years have traveled around Victoria, S/E...	Steel Dog	2	1068	05:07 PM Oct 8, 2019 by Steel Dog
	Remember when you first thought about it???? (Preview) Well, that's about where I am at. Hi I'm Heeler, and I'm at that stage where the idea has entered the blood stream and causing havock. Sooner or later I am going to need to remove myself from this house and my decision is settled, it's van life for me. I can't say when this will be as someone else is involved,...	Heeler	13	923	12:18 PM Oct 8, 2019 by Heeler
	New members (Preview) Hi all We have been reading this forum for probably the past 4-5 years and joined probably 12 months ago but had technical issues getting on so just didnt worry about it and just kept lurking !! A few days ago I thought why not so I emailed the boss here and got it sorted so I guess we finally made it here....	PetenSue	6	1548	02:58 AM Oct 8, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Newbies Peter anpd Jill (Preview) I am 75 a semi retired tax accountant and Jill a 68 retired nurse and we live on the Adelaide Plains. We have been travelling a bit in our 1981 Viscount Grand Tourer, and have now bought a 1992 Toyota Hiace LWB van converted when new by Safari of Adelaide. It has everything we need including ability to free...	PeterJill	2	1277	01:57 AM Oct 8, 2019 by Tony Bev
	New member from Woodend, Vic (Preview) Hi there anyone who reads this. I'm a newbie to this forum, but not to RVing. We came from NZ in 1999 and since then have had, in chronological order, an onsite caravan at Lakes Entrance, Jayco Freedom poptop, Jayco Expanda full height, currently an onsite caravan/cabin at Cohuna, Vic. This unit is now...	shane49	2	1448	12:12 AM Oct 8, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Safari Caravans Safari Traxx Trounce (Preview) Hi guys Has anyone got any info (good or bad) on Safari Caravans. Visited Leisurefest in Melb this week and very impressed with the Traxx 18 unit but know little about it other than it only being sold By Trounce Caravans in Ballarat. Seriously considering it but need to know more. Thanks Marken	Marken	0	1638	10:38 PM Oct 5, 2019 by Marken
	Newbie (Preview) Hello everyone, we are fairly new to travelling so joined for any help that we may need, still learning We have an Avan Cruiser 5 and love it, just got home from our first big trip up to Darwin, down thru the center then along the Great Ocean road, up the east coast and back home. 12,600km. Had a great trip,...	Cruiser Lover	1	859	03:13 PM Sep 27, 2019 by Dougwe
	New member (Preview) Gday, hope to get some informed advice and maybe see you on the road after I retire next May. Not quite sure whether to by a new motorhome or second hand. Busy looking at the options. Im new to this game so taking it slowly as I dont want to waste upwards of a hundred grand for something me and the wife arent ha...	Davianni	2	1624	03:09 PM Sep 27, 2019 by Dougwe
	New member saying hello (Preview) Just a quick word to say hello, we are new members looking to contribute as well as learn from the vast experience that exists with members of this forum. We are in our 60's, still working full time but enjoy getting away for extended weekends when we can mainly around North East Victoria in our 2009 (bea...	Metal Man	3	938	03:03 PM Sep 26, 2019 by Dougwe
	Palliative care on the Road (Preview) Hi All Introducing ourselves, AS Colin & Jan. [aka auozjan] We've just taken delivery of our new van, we had a 5th wheeler with an IVECO Tug. This required a light rigid DL - Hubby decided that he would get something that I would be able to drive & tow unrestricted. Reason for his decision is...	auozjan	2	1210	05:50 PM Sep 24, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Returning to Caravaning (Preview) Hi Now well retired, I am looking forward to purchasing a small caravan for solo trips. 40 years ago I towed and lived in a 20' Viscount for a number of years, now looking forward to a much smaller van. What appeals to me is the 10 foot MG "Little Sports" as it suits the 2.5 litre pretend SUV that I have. As thi...	AlexB	13	1943	04:57 PM Sep 20, 2019 by AlexB
	Tyers (Preview) Interested in hearing from people who have fitted BFG All Terrain tyers after having less agressive tyers. Is there an increase in road noise on bitumen roads with these tyers? If so is it annoying?	Gus1949	0	1307	09:56 AM Sep 17, 2019 by Gus1949
	New member John (Preview) Hi to everyone in caravaners forum. We are new caravan owners from Casuarina NSW and planning to go around Australia next year (with our German Shepherd dog! ) This year we will be doing shorter trips to get familiar with van and towing. We used to own Sunliner Motorhome few years back, so camping is...	john stro	5	1244	07:42 PM Sep 11, 2019 by john stro
	Hi all from Valkie (Preview) Hi People; New to this forum, thought Id introduce myself. I have been a camper most of my life, using tents from ground sheets strapped over a rope between trees, to full on super tents. My last tent was a Diamantina category 5 resistant tent. But a couple of years ago, the little woman developed seriou...	Valkie	4	1216	10:35 AM Sep 11, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Hi from Steve and Kim (Preview) Hi All newbies here - working hard to get to the stage we can "go" - a couple of years yet lol - but keen to wander in the meantime with some shorter trips Hopefully everyone I wave to on the road is a member and enjoying travelling this great land Cheers Steve and Kim	Srw	4	1387	08:19 AM Sep 11, 2019 by Dougwe
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