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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...

Glen and Liz · Glen and Liz

Hi all in the Grey Nomads Forum. Liz and Glen here from Blue Mountains NSW Australia Retired but busier ten when we worked! Have an Avan Francis, towing vehicle Nissan Navara Diesel. Into our second 'van now

Quicky · Quicky

Nearly there is what I am constantly saying to myself as both me and er indoors wait patiently for the house to sell, replace the Jeep with a D-mux and take ownership of the 20 footer then, we will be there. So hopefully, we hope to see you all there out in the wild blue yonder. Happy travelling from two soon...

New member - Stainesy · Stainesy

Hello all. New member from Gold Coast joining to learn from and contribute to various discussions. Wife and I are mad, keen surfers and golfers in our mid 50's, preparing for retirement in May 2018 and on our second custom built Toyota Hiace Auto 3.0lt Turbo diesel campervan.

DKC · DKC

The Boss and I are new to this (still in Training) We quit full time work at the end of April 17 Looking forward to very slowly getting around our wonderful country without having to worry about the Time or Phones

Mack Truck · Mack Truck

Has anyone have experience with how well these heaters work when outside temp is near zero?

robbolifestyle · robbolifestyle

HI MY NAME IS ROBBO AND I LIVE IN A COUNTRY TOWN IN WA WE LOVE OUR TRAVELLING WITH OUR CAT WE LOVE THE BEACHES AROUND ALBANY AND LOVE FREE CAMPING TOO

Graelin · Graelin

Hi from Perth WA and sat by my motorcycle and tent eight months ago chatting to a caravan owner. He showed me his caravan and it looked more comfortable! So soon we Grae and Lin will be out and about with my wifes Long Service Leave in March next year. We have a lot to learn about caravaning having toured wi...

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...

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...

robbolifestyle · robbolifestyle

HI MY NAME IS ROBBO AND I LIVE IN A COUNTRY TOWN IN WA WE LOVE OUR TRAVELLING WITH OUR CAT WE LOVE THE BEACHES AROUND ALBANY AND LOVE FREE CAMPING TOO

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, I have been giving a lot of thought to what Pete and Marion suggested, so I have decided to start posting the rebuild of my old industrial van. It's going to take a bit of time and I will probably make a few mistakes during the process so I am happy with a bit of creative criticism, ideas and/or sugg...

mgtlat · mgtlat

My wife and I plan on hitting the big highway over the next few months and have not much experience in caravanning. So we will appreciate all the good advice. Cheers

GhostRider · GhostRider

Just joined Forum. Haven't been able to go caravanning for about a year as a result of a couple of surgeries. Looking forward to getting away in Nov. if possible. Getting rusty staying home. Have a 20'6" StarCraft with most of the bells and whistles being towed by a Ford Everest Trend. Wife and I lo...

AMANDA EXPANDA · AMANDA EXPANDA

So,"man of the van" and I recently bought a used outback expanda set up for free camping as an upgrade from a big canvas tent. We have lots of kids but only 2 little ones 7 & 10 yr old boys in the van with us. The idea is to use it on weekends, school holidays and some touring once we get our confidence. BUT....

TheWebbs · TheWebbs

Hi everyone, My husband and I are relatively new to caravanning and had a tricky start by purchasing a second hand Jayco Penguin and a Prado only to upgrade to a Jayco Swan and then to upgrade again to a Starcraft 18" foot touring van within a year!

Crazy I know but once the weather got colder I re...

garyolive · garyolive

Hi everyone, we recently purchased a nice Coaster but unfortunately it wasn't suitable for us. We sold it and currently looking to replace it. We are looking at a 2001 Sunliner Sprinter Eurobenz. Hopefully it will be suitable for our needs. Can anyone out there advise me on what to look for as far as pos...

New Member · Trekka

Hi all, Finally bought another van, although it is a doer upper it an old road workers van. I used to repair these type of vans when I was an apprentice years back built in 1975 it still has plenty of life left and I cant wait to get it on the road so I can start touring. Attached is a photo of the van. Regards, A...

Relax-n · Relax-n

I have recently joined up and have been reading different bits and pieces each time I fire up the laptop. Especially enjoy the jokes. Partner and I are on our first big trip - the half loop, up the middle, down the west coast then east to home, Adelaide (eventually) Have been vanning for several years doi...

lewyjess · lewyjess

Hi All, I was told I should post an intro. My wife and I bought a jayco camper van November 2016 and have done about 60 nights in it since then. We also purchased a 4wd in January and have put 18,000 kms on it - much of this travelling and exploring. We aim to get out and about as often as possible (limite...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	908	12:14 PM Dec 12, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	Hello from Liz and Glen (Preview) Hi all in the Grey Nomads Forum. Liz and Glen here from Blue Mountains NSW Australia Retired but busier ten when we worked! Have an Avan Francis, towing vehicle Nissan Navara Diesel. Into our second 'van now	Glen and Liz	6	1179	11:10 AM Dec 2, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Nearly there...wherever there is (Preview) Nearly there is what I am constantly saying to myself as both me and er indoors wait patiently for the house to sell, replace the Jeep with a D-mux and take ownership of the 20 footer then, we will be there. So hopefully, we hope to see you all there out in the wild blue yonder. Happy travelling from two soon...	Quicky	3	1113	11:04 AM Dec 2, 2017 by aussietraveller
	New member - Stainesy (Preview) Hello all. New member from Gold Coast joining to learn from and contribute to various discussions. Wife and I are mad, keen surfers and golfers in our mid 50's, preparing for retirement in May 2018 and on our second custom built Toyota Hiace Auto 3.0lt Turbo diesel campervan.	Stainesy	5	961	11:00 AM Dec 2, 2017 by aussietraveller
	G/Day Grey Nomads (Preview) The Boss and I are new to this (still in Training) We quit full time work at the end of April 17 Looking forward to very slowly getting around our wonderful country without having to worry about the Time or Phones	DKC	8	1684	02:53 AM Nov 26, 2017 by DKC
	Swift Ecotherm Heater (Preview) Has anyone have experience with how well these heaters work when outside temp is near zero?	Mack Truck	5	2098	09:02 PM Nov 25, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	first time (Preview) HI MY NAME IS ROBBO AND I LIVE IN A COUNTRY TOWN IN WA WE LOVE OUR TRAVELLING WITH OUR CAT WE LOVE THE BEACHES AROUND ALBANY AND LOVE FREE CAMPING TOO	robbolifestyle	6	1542	08:56 PM Nov 25, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	New to this an upgrade form the tent (Preview) Hi from Perth WA and sat by my motorcycle and tent eight months ago chatting to a caravan owner. He showed me his caravan and it looked more comfortable! So soon we Grae and Lin will be out and about with my wifes Long Service Leave in March next year. We have a lot to learn about caravaning having toured wi...	Graelin	9	1463	08:52 PM Nov 25, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	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	0	811	12:44 PM Nov 21, 2017 by cool perpaya
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS TO THE FORUM.. (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	952	06:44 AM Nov 20, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	first time (Preview) HI MY NAME IS ROBBO AND I LIVE IN A COUNTRY TOWN IN WA WE LOVE OUR TRAVELLING WITH OUR CAT WE LOVE THE BEACHES AROUND ALBANY AND LOVE FREE CAMPING TOO	robbolifestyle	2	1130	06:02 PM Nov 17, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Van Rebuild (Preview) Hi All, I have been giving a lot of thought to what Pete and Marion suggested, so I have decided to start posting the rebuild of my old industrial van. It's going to take a bit of time and I will probably make a few mistakes during the process so I am happy with a bit of creative criticism, ideas and/or sugg...	Trekka	3	1528	09:30 PM Nov 12, 2017 by the rocket
	Yes! Another Newbie (Preview) My wife and I plan on hitting the big highway over the next few months and have not much experience in caravanning. So we will appreciate all the good advice. Cheers	mgtlat	7	1815	06:49 PM Oct 24, 2017 by mgtlat
	New to Forum (Preview) Just joined Forum. Haven't been able to go caravanning for about a year as a result of a couple of surgeries. Looking forward to getting away in Nov. if possible. Getting rusty staying home. Have a 20'6" StarCraft with most of the bells and whistles being towed by a Ford Everest Trend. Wife and I lo...	GhostRider	7	1219	11:16 AM Oct 18, 2017 by GhostRider
	G'Day, I am a grey nomad in training and am looking to get caravanning down to a fine art. (Preview) So,"man of the van" and I recently bought a used outback expanda set up for free camping as an upgrade from a big canvas tent. We have lots of kids but only 2 little ones 7 & 10 yr old boys in the van with us. The idea is to use it on weekends, school holidays and some touring once we get our confidence. BUT....	AMANDA EXPANDA	8	1817	10:57 AM Oct 18, 2017 by the rocket
	Another newbie! (Preview) Hi everyone, My husband and I are relatively new to caravanning and had a tricky start by purchasing a second hand Jayco Penguin and a Prado only to upgrade to a Jayco Swan and then to upgrade again to a Starcraft 18" foot touring van within a year! Crazy I know but once the weather got colder I re...	TheWebbs	7	1204	10:48 AM Oct 18, 2017 by the rocket
	Hi everyone, just signed up we are new to motorhoming! (Preview) Hi everyone, we recently purchased a nice Coaster but unfortunately it wasn't suitable for us. We sold it and currently looking to replace it. We are looking at a 2001 Sunliner Sprinter Eurobenz. Hopefully it will be suitable for our needs. Can anyone out there advise me on what to look for as far as pos...	garyolive	6	1455	10:45 AM Oct 18, 2017 by the rocket
	New Member (Preview) Hi all, Finally bought another van, although it is a doer upper it an old road workers van. I used to repair these type of vans when I was an apprentice years back built in 1975 it still has plenty of life left and I cant wait to get it on the road so I can start touring. Attached is a photo of the van. Regards, A...	Trekka	7	1480	10:43 AM Oct 18, 2017 by the rocket
	Hi All (Preview) I have recently joined up and have been reading different bits and pieces each time I fire up the laptop. Especially enjoy the jokes. Partner and I are on our first big trip - the half loop, up the middle, down the west coast then east to home, Adelaide (eventually) Have been vanning for several years doi...	Relax-n	7	1583	10:42 AM Oct 18, 2017 by the rocket
	We have the bug (Preview) Hi All, I was told I should post an intro. My wife and I bought a jayco camper van November 2016 and have done about 60 nights in it since then. We also purchased a 4wd in January and have put 18,000 kms on it - much of this travelling and exploring. We aim to get out and about as often as possible (limite...	lewyjess	6	1591	10:40 AM Oct 18, 2017 by the rocket
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