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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...

cool perpaya · cool perpaya

Hi all, long time listener first time caller. I have borrowed my mother in laws avan sportliner cl. The battery has exploded. We didn't get much of a hand over and were running everything off mains. Obviously I need a new battery but do I need to check the charger for faults or could it be that we cooked it b...

Jayne and Neil · Jayne and Neil

Hi, Looking to buy a new van. Does anyone have a Crusader or Comfort Van? Wondering what their after sales service is like. Thanks Jayne & Neil

MN · MN

.....but I'm not quite at retirement age! I am however taking 6 months to travel along the East coast - starting in Melbourne and heading north! Going against the norm and wanting to experience a warm wet north! I will shortly be getting my 2005 VW Transporter that has been converted to a campervan and h...

New member · Ooops

Hi all, not exactly new as I've been lurking around here since 2015 I'm a particular fan of the "Techie's Corner" To my shame I've just realised that I've never introduced myself so this is me saying "hello"

Didge · Didge

Hi all we get about a bit .do a lot of travel on road and a little off road .will watch with interest as we progress thru the grey nomads how to do list cheers

Hi Iam Safar and I am new member · Safar

So joining the "grey nomads" in Germany, we call us the "stars", I am happy that I can join for the time being here and cruising through the country with my bought campervan - my little big Kea, a Ford transit, for me alone just enough, easy to drive and to find nice spots. So I am already 63 and tell you, I a...

Paintar · Paintar

Thanks for the acceptance I have just subscribed to this very informative Site/ Forum, and looking forward to using it for info. I am normally on the road around 12-16 weeks a year and soon it will be a longer time on the road. It would be nice to be called a Grey Nomad but I would need hair for that to happen...

Gingerbiscuit · Gingerbiscuit

Starting my adventure soon. Cannot afford a flash van so it's the bargain basement for me. Just need a van to take me some where to work out where I want to be..

New Member and New Rig · AlanWA

Hi everyone, I have just joined the forum - looking forward to being a part of it. I have also just finalised my rig - only problem is it is too shiny. I need to get it out on the road (and off the road), get some real dirt and dust on it... Cheers, Alan

KAYOS · KAYOS

Hi Folks, I am a very new member to this forum and like what I have seen looking from the outside for some time. Last week I ordered a new caravan that will come with a reasonable amount of gloss black checker plate. The colour coordinator and I are now in chaos as I am worried about fading and the colour coo...

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	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	856	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	3218	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	2536	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	1171	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	841	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	1180	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	1272	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	1212	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	1502	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	993	04:26 PM Jan 16, 2018 by GannyontheGo
	Avan Sportliner troubleshoot (Preview) Hi all, long time listener first time caller. I have borrowed my mother in laws avan sportliner cl. The battery has exploded. We didn't get much of a hand over and were running everything off mains. Obviously I need a new battery but do I need to check the charger for faults or could it be that we cooked it b...	cool perpaya	4	1662	03:01 PM Jan 14, 2018 by Cadpete
	Buying a new van (Preview) Hi, Looking to buy a new van. Does anyone have a Crusader or Comfort Van? Wondering what their after sales service is like. Thanks Jayne & Neil	Jayne and Neil	7	2023	09:24 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
	Newbie - I have the grey hair..... (Preview) .....but I'm not quite at retirement age! I am however taking 6 months to travel along the East coast - starting in Melbourne and heading north! Going against the norm and wanting to experience a warm wet north! I will shortly be getting my 2005 VW Transporter that has been converted to a campervan and h...	MN	8	1541	09:23 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
	New member (Preview) Hi all, not exactly new as I've been lurking around here since 2015 I'm a particular fan of the "Techie's Corner" To my shame I've just realised that I've never introduced myself so this is me saying "hello"	Ooops	12	2136	09:22 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
	another newbie (Preview) Hi all we get about a bit .do a lot of travel on road and a little off road .will watch with interest as we progress thru the grey nomads how to do list cheers	Didge	7	1513	09:20 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
	Hi Iam Safar and I am new member (Preview) So joining the "grey nomads" in Germany, we call us the "stars", I am happy that I can join for the time being here and cruising through the country with my bought campervan - my little big Kea, a Ford transit, for me alone just enough, easy to drive and to find nice spots. So I am already 63 and tell you, I a...	Safar	10	1483	09:18 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
	Hi All at GNF (Preview) Thanks for the acceptance I have just subscribed to this very informative Site/ Forum, and looking forward to using it for info. I am normally on the road around 12-16 weeks a year and soon it will be a longer time on the road. It would be nice to be called a Grey Nomad but I would need hair for that to happen...	Paintar	6	1092	09:16 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
	New to the road (Preview) Starting my adventure soon. Cannot afford a flash van so it's the bargain basement for me. Just need a van to take me some where to work out where I want to be..	Gingerbiscuit	18	2148	09:14 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
	New Member and New Rig (Preview) Hi everyone, I have just joined the forum - looking forward to being a part of it. I have also just finalised my rig - only problem is it is too shiny. I need to get it out on the road (and off the road), get some real dirt and dust on it... Cheers, Alan	AlanWA	9	1301	09:11 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
	Fading checker plate colours. (Preview) Hi Folks, I am a very new member to this forum and like what I have seen looking from the outside for some time. Last week I ordered a new caravan that will come with a reasonable amount of gloss black checker plate. The colour coordinator and I are now in chaos as I am worried about fading and the colour coo...	KAYOS	6	1891	09:09 AM Jan 14, 2018 by the rocket
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