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New Member · robertmac66

Hi Guy's New Member to this forum, spent 5 years travelling Australia with my Motorhome, converted Ansair Bus aframing a Nissan Patrol at the back, and I admit I just loved it. Towed the wife and 2 kids along, explored all the gold fields opal fields around Australia, Duck Creek, Yowah, and I could walk...

Simsee · Simsee

Hi all A new member from nz. Two couples hiring caravans and tow cars next year for three months starting and finishing in Melbourne 1 June to end August. We have vans etc sorted. None on us have been there before. I would be very grateful to get some ideas on an itinerary for our trip. Both couples late 60...

New Member · Monty10

Hi Nomads, I am a new caravanner, bought a 2nd Hand Jayco Destiny Pop Top about a year ago and have done about 4 trips within WA to see if the Wife would take to it. She absolutely loves it so we are looking at upgrading the van and expanding our horizons. We are hoping this site and forum will provide us with m...

new member · roy bentley

Hi to all. I've just become a member. Just bought a cruiser and looking at vans. Hope to be on the road soon and testing out with small trips to start with. Look forward to meeting some of you on the road.

Cogs · Cogs

Hi all, We are newbies to caravan life but loving it! Planning a trip from Bendigo to Lakes Entrance in early December with our daughter who will also be towing. We would prefer to avoid Melbourne and are intending to use the Calder to the Ring Road at Keilor. From there, turn at the Greensborough hwy and...

New member · Whenarewethere

Hi all, started travelling a few years ago & had looked at your website to pick up ideas to fit the car out. This year did the west half of Aust & north west after a few fine tuning trips around NSW & Southern Coast. Seem to be busier than ever with the luxury of not having to work!

New Member · Tranny Crew

Hello Nomads, We have an old Transit Van made into a campervan in a very amateur method by just using ready made components. For example huge outdoor plastic storage trunks used as bed bases, a ready made set of drawers for kitchen, a plastic laundry trough unit as a sink/laundry trough. With a o...

Scribe · Scribe

Good afternoon folks, Thanks for the join. I have a couple of months left before I leave the paid work force. Then, well, we shall see. I have just changed my towing vehicle to a Triton twin cab. I have an older pop top that suits me and she who I watch TV with

New member · Roadmaker

Afternoon all just been reading some off the post in regards to tow vehicle , i have a Iveco 2010 50C18 cab Chassis just building the tray getting ready for the day (which i hope i can last two more years lol) finished the tray and the framing getting ready to sheet the out side and in and put in by 6kva Diesel...

Cutto · Cutto

Doing a trip in to western Qld, wondering if Mt Isa is a place that is decent to stay in. Cant find too much positive about the place

VK7TG · VK7TG

1- Never be the first to start a generator in a free camp location. 2- Don't start a generator if anyone else can hear it without gaining their consent. 3- See rules 1 & 2

NoelB · NoelB

Hi All I'm Noel and my wife is Julie. We aren't retired yet but I grew up in a caravaning / shack going family in Adelaide. Still live coastal Adelaide and looking forward to buying a van in the coming months. I look forward to learning from all of the great tips that appear in your forum. Cheers, Noel

stevew72 · stevew72

Hi everybody, Me and my wife are travelling to Spain for a vacation next month. We would love to rent a car for a week, so can anyone tell me do we need to ask for some kind of a permit, or can we just sit in the car and drive with our Australian driving licence? Thanks.

Virago · Virago

Hi, Has anyone needed to replace the silver plastic front panel on a Heron Q aircon? Mine has cracked around the screw holes to the point where pieces are falling off it. I've checked a few websites and found nothing. My van is a 2007 Coromal so that should give some idea of the vintage. Any advice ap...

gezdet · gezdet

Hi everyone, Just looking for advice on towing our car with our motorhome. What damage may be done to the car driveline. We have a nissan dualis awd. Any other info or tips would be appreciated. T I A Gez

Shakler · Shakler

Hi Guys I have bought a Toyota coaster and would like to tow a Suzuki escudo and can I drive with an NZ Car license ordinance I need to upgrade. Wife and dog is coming along we plan to spend 2 years touring. Any tips regarding my dogs safety as he is the love of our lifes. Thanks

LUCKY LOZ · LUCKY LOZ

Hi to all! I am a new member just retired, live in QLD and looking to buy a used caravan about 17' to 20' semi-off roader. I need single beds as me and wife do'nt sleep well together. Would like full size oven and full size fridge and any extras would be great. Sad news is when you want single beds the search e...

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

I am in newbie and just joined the site, I am buying my first van and looking to travel and live in it with my partner doing a lot of non caravan park stuff While I can calculate water weight and so forth I don't know how much stuff most people carry I'll have 180kg water 2 9kg gas bottles 2 golf clubs about 11kg...

Swampy42 · Swampy42

Hi all. I am using an MUX at the moment to pull a small off road van around. I am about to pick up a Dmax as my second car and now the good wife would like a van with an ensuite. Do you think the Dmax will pull an off roader that has an ATM of 3350, its tare weight is 2265. thanks in advance

AndyCap100 · AndyCap100

Hi ,Guys ,just to say hi to you all .i`m Andy and with the wife we live in , and travel around NZ when the wife`s not working . Sold the older bus based motorhome a short while back ,and are currently awaiting the arrival from your sunny isle of our new Jayco 20ft Journey caravan . Our tug is the 2018 Mitsi Trit...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	New Member (Preview) Hi Guy's New Member to this forum, spent 5 years travelling Australia with my Motorhome, converted Ansair Bus aframing a Nissan Patrol at the back, and I admit I just loved it. Towed the wife and 2 kids along, explored all the gold fields opal fields around Australia, Duck Creek, Yowah, and I could walk...	robertmac66	5	1104	02:44 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Itinerary ideas starting in Melbourne (Preview) Hi all A new member from nz. Two couples hiring caravans and tow cars next year for three months starting and finishing in Melbourne 1 June to end August. We have vans etc sorted. None on us have been there before. I would be very grateful to get some ideas on an itinerary for our trip. Both couples late 60...	Simsee	4	1994	01:09 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Tony Bev
	New Member (Preview) Hi Nomads, I am a new caravanner, bought a 2nd Hand Jayco Destiny Pop Top about a year ago and have done about 4 trips within WA to see if the Wife would take to it. She absolutely loves it so we are looking at upgrading the van and expanding our horizons. We are hoping this site and forum will provide us with m...	Monty10	3	1290	01:01 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Tony Bev
	new member (Preview) Hi to all. I've just become a member. Just bought a cruiser and looking at vans. Hope to be on the road soon and testing out with small trips to start with. Look forward to meeting some of you on the road.	roy bentley	4	1649	11:30 PM Nov 8, 2018 by Cadpete
	Towing from Bendigo to Lakes Entrance (Preview) Hi all, We are newbies to caravan life but loving it! Planning a trip from Bendigo to Lakes Entrance in early December with our daughter who will also be towing. We would prefer to avoid Melbourne and are intending to use the Calder to the Ring Road at Keilor. From there, turn at the Greensborough hwy and...	Cogs	3	1947	10:49 PM Nov 2, 2018 by 2trout
	New member (Preview) Hi all, started travelling a few years ago & had looked at your website to pick up ideas to fit the car out. This year did the west half of Aust & north west after a few fine tuning trips around NSW & Southern Coast. Seem to be busier than ever with the luxury of not having to work!	Whenarewethere	3	1291	10:11 PM Nov 1, 2018 by Tony Bev
	New Member (Preview) Hello Nomads, We have an old Transit Van made into a campervan in a very amateur method by just using ready made components. For example huge outdoor plastic storage trunks used as bed bases, a ready made set of drawers for kitchen, a plastic laundry trough unit as a sink/laundry trough. With a o...	Tranny Crew	7	1357	11:10 PM Oct 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	New to forum (Preview) Good afternoon folks, Thanks for the join. I have a couple of months left before I leave the paid work force. Then, well, we shall see. I have just changed my towing vehicle to a Triton twin cab. I have an older pop top that suits me and she who I watch TV with	Scribe	3	1127	11:03 PM Oct 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	New member (Preview) Afternoon all just been reading some off the post in regards to tow vehicle , i have a Iveco 2010 50C18 cab Chassis just building the tray getting ready for the day (which i hope i can last two more years lol) finished the tray and the framing getting ready to sheet the out side and in and put in by 6kva Diesel...	Roadmaker	3	1329	12:24 AM Oct 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Mt. Isa (Preview) Doing a trip in to western Qld, wondering if Mt Isa is a place that is decent to stay in. Cant find too much positive about the place	Cutto	9	1868	11:05 AM Oct 26, 2018 by PeterD
	George's Law of Free Camping (Preview) 1- Never be the first to start a generator in a free camp location. 2- Don't start a generator if anyone else can hear it without gaining their consent. 3- See rules 1 & 2	VK7TG	4	1119	12:07 PM Oct 23, 2018 by aussietraveller
	Another newbie (Preview) Hi All I'm Noel and my wife is Julie. We aren't retired yet but I grew up in a caravaning / shack going family in Adelaide. Still live coastal Adelaide and looking forward to buying a van in the coming months. I look forward to learning from all of the great tips that appear in your forum. Cheers, Noel	NoelB	5	1641	12:03 PM Oct 23, 2018 by aussietraveller
	Driving on a vacation in Spain (Preview) Hi everybody, Me and my wife are travelling to Spain for a vacation next month. We would love to rent a car for a week, so can anyone tell me do we need to ask for some kind of a permit, or can we just sit in the car and drive with our Australian driving licence? Thanks.	stevew72	9	1356	08:32 AM Oct 22, 2018 by Dougwe
	Aircommand Heron Q front panel (Preview) Hi, Has anyone needed to replace the silver plastic front panel on a Heron Q aircon? Mine has cracked around the screw holes to the point where pieces are falling off it. I've checked a few websites and found nothing. My van is a 2007 Coromal so that should give some idea of the vintage. Any advice ap...	Virago	4	1803	01:16 PM Oct 19, 2018 by Virago
	Tips on towing your car with your motorhome (Preview) Hi everyone, Just looking for advice on towing our car with our motorhome. What damage may be done to the car driveline. We have a nissan dualis awd. Any other info or tips would be appreciated. T I A Gez	gezdet	4	958	03:26 PM Oct 18, 2018 by Hymer1
	Towing a vehicle and license requirements (Preview) Hi Guys I have bought a Toyota coaster and would like to tow a Suzuki escudo and can I drive with an NZ Car license ordinance I need to upgrade. Wife and dog is coming along we plan to spend 2 years touring. Any tips regarding my dogs safety as he is the love of our lifes. Thanks	Shakler	8	2599	04:16 PM Oct 17, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Buying a used caravan tips. (Preview) Hi to all! I am a new member just retired, live in QLD and looking to buy a used caravan about 17' to 20' semi-off roader. I need single beds as me and wife do'nt sleep well together. Would like full size oven and full size fridge and any extras would be great. Sad news is when you want single beds the search e...	LUCKY LOZ	5	1192	09:00 AM Oct 17, 2018 by LUCKY LOZ
	Pay Load (how much do I need) (Preview) I am in newbie and just joined the site, I am buying my first van and looking to travel and live in it with my partner doing a lot of non caravan park stuff While I can calculate water weight and so forth I don't know how much stuff most people carry I'll have 180kg water 2 9kg gas bottles 2 golf clubs about 11kg...	not so grey nomads	7	1033	08:48 AM Oct 5, 2018 by Dougwe
	tow vehicle (Preview) Hi all. I am using an MUX at the moment to pull a small off road van around. I am about to pick up a Dmax as my second car and now the good wife would like a van with an ensuite. Do you think the Dmax will pull an off roader that has an ATM of 3350, its tare weight is 2265. thanks in advance	Swampy42	4	966	08:13 PM Oct 1, 2018 by StewG
	new to this forum (Preview) Hi ,Guys ,just to say hi to you all .i`m Andy and with the wife we live in , and travel around NZ when the wife`s not working . Sold the older bus based motorhome a short while back ,and are currently awaiting the arrival from your sunny isle of our new Jayco 20ft Journey caravan . Our tug is the 2018 Mitsi Trit...	AndyCap100	5	781	09:26 AM Oct 1, 2018 by aussietraveller
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