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stumpie54 · stumpie54

Hi my name is Stumpy and my wife and I have just about finished converting a Mercedes Benz Lo812 bus into a motor home and as I have been building it I have used this forum to guide me in my purchases along the way. This is the first time I have asked a question. Have anyone had anything to do with the kick ass ba...

Blackroads · Blackroads

Hi all. My name is Peter and my wife is Sharyn. We have just bought a 1974 Coronet 16 foot caravan. Long story short is that we are permanently looking after our 7 year old granddaughter and we want to get her out and about and do some exploring instead of looking at an ipad all day. So now I ....we have a job ah...

The Villes · The Villes

Hi All, Mark and Louise here. We have recently joined the forum as we are starting to think about life on the road. One topic I would like some opinions on from experienced travellers is, will a 2WD tow vehicle suffice for towing a 18 or 19 foot caravan on mainly bitumen with some easy dirt roads, or defini...

kellydeppeler · kellydeppeler

Just finished internal fit of our very basic Coaster. Next job is the tow bar so we can travel with our Mako Craft open cab. We are both keen anglers.

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...

silverfox1964 · silverfox1964

Gday all I would like to say Hi and introduce ourselves (as per the Avatar) I'm the one with the Silver hair LOL and the beautiful woman is my Wife Mama bear. we are the proud owners of an Australian designed and built Winnebago Bourke "A" our first Van. I've just retired from the Army after 23yrs and...

Kellgal · Kellgal

Can anyone please help with what is required (leads etc) to safely charge IPads & Mobile Phones when 240 not available Phil

AI- vagabonde · AI- vagabonde

Hello! We are a grey haired couple from Swizerland, my name is Andrea and my hubby is Emile. We have traveled from California USA through central America, then south America, visiting Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and souther Brazil. In the next couple of month we pla...

phil b · phil b

Hi every one on grey nomads we have had a van for seven years but are new to this site. we are in Drouin Victoria and have done some travelling but looking forward to doing a lot more. Safe travels every one regards Phil & Annette

the bunch · the bunch

Hi, we have had a van for several years but only getting away a couple of weeks a year, but are looking at ramping that up and trying to get set up eg solar etc before work taps me on the shoulder. regards Kev

Black Dog · Black Dog

Is their anyone travellling around who is using Lead Crystal Batteries. I realize that Lead Crystal is a trade name and I think they are made or distributed by Betta Batteries. Reading the literature which is put out by Betta these batteries sound like they are a real good thing. As a 110 amp hour lead cr...

Didda · Didda

Hi out there, Our Ford Falcom BA Mk 2 has done 212,000km and mostly towing and time to update. We can not afford a new car so what to do now is the problem. Because I do not like really big cars we have always had a sedan and are thinking of updating to a Ford Territory maybe 2014 model.We have spent lots of mo...

mgtlat · mgtlat

Looking at the lightweight Jurgens range of caravans which are capable of being towed with a smaller SUV! Those Nomads who do have them ...........................are you impressed and what do you tow it with? Cheers -- Edited by mgtlat on Thursday 26th of October 2017 06:21:18 PM

phil b · phil b

Hi every one on grey nomads we have had a van for seven years but are new to this site. we are in Drouin Victoria and have done some travelling but looking forward to doing a lot more. Safe travels every one regards Phil & Annette

gray · gray

Can anyone help me with a solution to install hinged storage boxes to carry light goods to rear of a Fiat Ducato motorhome? This motorhome has 2 opening barn doors. I'm hoping not to have to attach directly to the doors.

shipsaroundoz · shipsaroundoz

Glad to be on board. Is it still ok to park at Port Melbourne the night before sailing to Tassie. We sail morning of Feb 02

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi All, my name is Brett and Im located in Newcastle NSW. With some of the more mature fellows at work taking to caravans, I thought I'd jump in with them as well and pick up a small jayco. She's a 94 model 14 foot discovery although insurance insists its 17ft to the draw bar. I told them it's based on space si...

DKC · DKC

Hi everyone I'm only new here still trying to find my way around I'm no computer wizard I've got my avtar up. what is this White Board thingy for "The most important thing to me is waking up on the right side of the planet"

anniebee · anniebee

Hi we wondered if anyone could help with a rego problem. We live in WA and we're starting our around Oz travels this week. First stop is Queensland to pick up a used van which will obviously be registered in Qld. All the family live in Qld so have used their address for purchase. Then it's off to Tassie for...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...

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	AGM kick ass batteries (Preview) Hi my name is Stumpy and my wife and I have just about finished converting a Mercedes Benz Lo812 bus into a motor home and as I have been building it I have used this forum to guide me in my purchases along the way. This is the first time I have asked a question. Have anyone had anything to do with the kick ass ba...	stumpie54	5	1671	11:53 AM Feb 23, 2018 by the rocket
	Old Caravan fix up (Preview) Hi all. My name is Peter and my wife is Sharyn. We have just bought a 1974 Coronet 16 foot caravan. Long story short is that we are permanently looking after our 7 year old granddaughter and we want to get her out and about and do some exploring instead of looking at an ipad all day. So now I ....we have a job ah...	Blackroads	8	1857	03:06 PM Feb 20, 2018 by Possum3
	2WD V 4WD (Preview) Hi All, Mark and Louise here. We have recently joined the forum as we are starting to think about life on the road. One topic I would like some opinions on from experienced travellers is, will a 2WD tow vehicle suffice for towing a 18 or 19 foot caravan on mainly bitumen with some easy dirt roads, or defini...	The Villes	21	4978	10:31 PM Feb 15, 2018 by The Villes
	Coaster nearly finished (Preview) Just finished internal fit of our very basic Coaster. Next job is the tow bar so we can travel with our Mako Craft open cab. We are both keen anglers.	kellydeppeler	7	2021	01:22 PM Feb 12, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS... (Preview) A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...	Big Gorilla	0	731	12:48 PM Feb 10, 2018 by Big Gorilla
	New Beginings (Preview) Gday all I would like to say Hi and introduce ourselves (as per the Avatar) I'm the one with the Silver hair LOL and the beautiful woman is my Wife Mama bear. we are the proud owners of an Australian designed and built Winnebago Bourke "A" our first Van. I've just retired from the Army after 23yrs and...	silverfox1964	5	1788	02:25 PM Feb 9, 2018 by the rocket
	How to safely charge IPads and Mobile phones from 12 volt (Preview) Can anyone please help with what is required (leads etc) to safely charge IPads & Mobile Phones when 240 not available Phil	Kellgal	4	1349	03:30 PM Feb 8, 2018 by Kellgal
	Thanks for accepting us (Preview) Hello! We are a grey haired couple from Swizerland, my name is Andrea and my hubby is Emile. We have traveled from California USA through central America, then south America, visiting Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and souther Brazil. In the next couple of month we pla...	AI- vagabonde	4	1461	09:38 AM Feb 8, 2018 by AI- vagabonde
	new to this site (Preview) Hi every one on grey nomads we have had a van for seven years but are new to this site. we are in Drouin Victoria and have done some travelling but looking forward to doing a lot more. Safe travels every one regards Phil & Annette	phil b	6	1280	09:27 PM Feb 6, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Hello (Preview) Hi, we have had a van for several years but only getting away a couple of weeks a year, but are looking at ramping that up and trying to get set up eg solar etc before work taps me on the shoulder. regards Kev	the bunch	4	1363	09:24 PM Feb 6, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Lead Crystal Batteries (Preview) Is their anyone travellling around who is using Lead Crystal Batteries. I realize that Lead Crystal is a trade name and I think they are made or distributed by Betta Batteries. Reading the literature which is put out by Betta these batteries sound like they are a real good thing. As a 110 amp hour lead cr...	Black Dog	1	1002	01:56 PM Feb 5, 2018 by Cadpete
	Ford Territory Suspension (Preview) Hi out there, Our Ford Falcom BA Mk 2 has done 212,000km and mostly towing and time to update. We can not afford a new car so what to do now is the problem. Because I do not like really big cars we have always had a sedan and are thinking of updating to a Ford Territory maybe 2014 model.We have spent lots of mo...	Didda	5	3699	08:53 PM Feb 1, 2018 by phil b
	Jurgens Caravans (Preview) Looking at the lightweight Jurgens range of caravans which are capable of being towed with a smaller SUV! Those Nomads who do have them ...........................are you impressed and what do you tow it with? Cheers -- Edited by mgtlat on Thursday 26th of October 2017 06:21:18 PM	mgtlat	4	2763	07:08 PM Jan 30, 2018 by mgtlat
	new to this site (Preview) Hi every one on grey nomads we have had a van for seven years but are new to this site. we are in Drouin Victoria and have done some travelling but looking forward to doing a lot more. Safe travels every one regards Phil & Annette	phil b	1	1338	11:00 AM Jan 29, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fixing hinged external storage boxes on rear barn doors of Fiat motorhome (Preview) Can anyone help me with a solution to install hinged storage boxes to carry light goods to rear of a Fiat Ducato motorhome? This motorhome has 2 opening barn doors. I'm hoping not to have to attach directly to the doors.	gray	0	992	08:25 PM Jan 27, 2018 by gray
	Newbie question about Port Melbourne Parking (Preview) Glad to be on board. Is it still ok to park at Port Melbourne the night before sailing to Tassie. We sail morning of Feb 02	shipsaroundoz	1	1361	06:28 PM Jan 27, 2018 by jules47
	Have Grey hair, will travel (Preview) Hi All, my name is Brett and Im located in Newcastle NSW. With some of the more mature fellows at work taking to caravans, I thought I'd jump in with them as well and pick up a small jayco. She's a 94 model 14 foot discovery although insurance insists its 17ft to the draw bar. I told them it's based on space si...	denmonkey	6	1461	07:58 AM Jan 25, 2018 by the rocket
	White Board (Preview) Hi everyone I'm only new here still trying to find my way around I'm no computer wizard I've got my avtar up. what is this White Board thingy for "The most important thing to me is waking up on the right side of the planet"	DKC	5	1377	07:55 AM Jan 23, 2018 by aussietraveller
	Vehicle and caravan registration registration interstate (Preview) Hi we wondered if anyone could help with a rego problem. We live in WA and we're starting our around Oz travels this week. First stop is Queensland to pick up a used van which will obviously be registered in Qld. All the family live in Qld so have used their address for purchase. Then it's off to Tassie for...	anniebee	10	1678	12:41 PM Jan 22, 2018 by llochris
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS... (Preview) A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...	Big Gorilla	1	1140	04:26 PM Jan 16, 2018 by GannyontheGo
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