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Hello
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Hi everyone we pretty new to caravanning our first van is a 2008 jayco discovery.18.5 foot.we are on week 9 of a 20 week trip .all through southen australia so far so good.the tug is a ford territory awd diesel.i read the forum regulary. very helpful.
Cheers larry
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Hi To All
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Hi there I am Charlie and my wife Bev have joined the forum to find out a few things as we are in the process of getting a Jayco Freedom van 12ft and go into the world of camping
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Four by Choices
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okay guys I need help i am buying a used dual cab somewhere between 2010 and 2016, I have narrowed down the field to with Mitsubishi Triton or Isuzu D Max. Probably automatic. Looking for the pros and cons on each, I understand that the DMax is a bit rougher to ride in, more truck like. Are the fuel number f...
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central Australia
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We are driving up the centre from Port Augusta to the three ways. Any trip what we may encounter ? IE free-camps and caravan parks prices and water.
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Introduction
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Hi everyone Johns my name travlens my game Thanks Admin
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In came I saw I left
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Well I just popped in to check youse all out because I used to be a member some years ago and I couldn't get my old thingy working so I appear as a newbie. My caravanning days are coming to a close. My wife and I over the last few years have shifted from Wollongong to Tumut and travelled a fair bit mostly arou...
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Howdy y'all
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Hi I am phil and together with my wife Jools we will be taking a trip from Perth to Newcastle nsw via the top end. Setting out first week in June. Have a dark red Pajero sport and a twenty three foot jayco Stirling. Any must see place recommendation welcome and if you see us on the road or park please say hi. ...
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Where to call home - cheapest registration and ongoing costs?
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Hi fellow travellers. I'm looking to hit the road full time and plan to buy a motorhome. Does anyone know which state is the cheapest for stamp duty, registration and ongoing costs. I know Victoria does not require the laborious annual roadworthy checks which is great as I'd not want to drive half way a...
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Water pressure problems
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Problems with the mains water into the caravan loosing pressure with little water coming out of the inside tap. Our caravan is only about 5 month old.We no trouble with our tank water. Can anyone give advice, please.
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Another Newbie
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Hello Everyone Looking forward to being part of GN. I have just purchased a Hiace SVB LWB from some Austrian Backpackers. Spending time going over mechanics and interior. Looking at Awnings and Awning Tents. Hope to head off in about 4 weeks. Solo Travel (um sorry with my cat) Cheers
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On the road again
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Hi Folks Been a nomad, gypsy, call it what you will, long before going grey. However now that I'm officially grey and no longer have to rely on fruit picking and the like for money, my partner and I are hitting the road in a couple of weeks making a beeline from Adelaide to the gem fields at Sapphire, centra...
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Lifejourney4two - newbies to forum - hello
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Hi everyone, We're Lars and Shelley, currently, road tripping our way around the world. We sold up everything at home and on a travel adventure. We started by doing a year around Europe in a campervan (22 countries and are planning on a 4 wheel drive and tent around Africa next year. Eventually, we'll...
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Travelling the Tanami Track
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Hi All, My wife and l are travelling the Tanami at the end of this month (May 2019) and are looking for fellow travelers. We intend to leave from Halls Creek and head towards Alice.
I have a Pajero and a souped up Jayco Starcraft with independent suspension. I also have good emergency gear .... just in c...
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Insurance - high cost contents
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we are full time nomads and have insurance with CIL. I have just got some rather expensive hearing aids but CIL wont cover them. Has anyone who is full time on the road have seperate cover for hearing aids or other high cost items. If so who do you go through or how can you get around this problem
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Bucca Hotel.
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A large, level area behind the Bucca hotel is a great place to stop. Tents, caravans, motor homes. Plenty of room. $5 per person. Pay at the bar. Showers available at $5. No power.
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New to forum
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Would like to thank Admin for allowing me to join the Grey Nomads forum.Looking at going travelling soon so all information is greatly appreciated.Thanks Ian.
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Very green noob!
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Hi everyone. I am very new to the Grey Nomads area. My husband and I have just come to the conclusion that life is worth living and seeing our country is what we want to do. We are only in the planning stage at the moment and have not yet bought our forever house on wheels. I am the Head of Operations and the...
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Hello all. Newbie, 2 nd post.
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Gday. My wife Diane and myself Phillip, are long time caravanners. Our current tug is a 2014 diesel Pagero, which I have done a few mods to. Were both members of RRCV, and enjoy off road adventures. I like to fish, and we enjoy a good catch to eat. Diane has the family record for silver bream, at 2.5Its. Ou...
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Newbies with a gazillion questions!
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Hi from 2 young at heart GNs, Jen and Ian, both new to caravanning and very excited to be launching into this new chapter in our lives. We bought an Olympic Marathon 20.6 van late last year and only have a couple of 10 day trips under our belts so far, towing with a NX Pajero. Were in the early stages of planni...
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J&J newbies, prepping
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we are john and jackie. sometime this year we will be free and travelling. we have a merc sprinter that we converted, but have decided that it is not big enough. so, we decided to use it as a trip tow/support vehicle to carry loads of stores, water etc, and tow a poptop as accommodation. this has the ad...
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