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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...

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...

land sailor · land sailor

Good morning, and HI to all, Thanks for accepting me to the forum. We have ordered a new Avan Cruiser, but because of back orders cant get it till March unfortunately..... As I am an ex sailor and done all My travelling at sea, and am now retired from that life, am now going to get about and see this great cou...

Side by Side · Side by Side

Hello and good morning to all. We just joined this great forum after reading it for a good while, Learning so much from it,but always feeling a bit shy to join in to the comunity, Met a great couple at Greens, Kath and Dave (Kaid) Who gave us all the push we needed, Thank you Kath,hope to see you and Dave out t...

Spiky · Spiky

Just to complete the usual courtesies, we are a couple of 50-somethings who are planning (very) early retirement. Currently based in NSW, we've had a fair bit of experience with a Jayco Hawk and now plan to move on to something bigger and better as a semi-permanent home. Our odd working arrangements m...

odlies140 · odlies140

we travel in our campervan for about 4 months each year and would like some feedback on travel insurance used by fellow travellers. We have not had travel insurance previously but on a recent trip we did have to return home suddenly and we lost a fair amount on pre-paid deposits. Any advice on reasona...

soda0418 · soda0418

Good afternoon readers, I am a new member and asking for assistance with regard to the purchase of a Aussie Traveller annexe wall kit. I would like to hear from members that have this type and if they are satisfied. Looking forward to a reply. Thankyou, soda0418

Tupai King · Tupai King

Hi everyone My husband and I are planning our retirement by mid next year and hope to hit the road and see a bit more of this beautiful country. Thank you for welcoming us into this community Tupai King

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	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	1373	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	710	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	863	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	1016	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	1430	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	1707	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	1115	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	1728	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	1095	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	1304	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	1380	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	1465	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	1483	10:40 AM Oct 18, 2017 by the rocket
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW 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	2	1060	04:14 PM Oct 17, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	First time land traveller with van (Preview) Good morning, and HI to all, Thanks for accepting me to the forum. We have ordered a new Avan Cruiser, but because of back orders cant get it till March unfortunately..... As I am an ex sailor and done all My travelling at sea, and am now retired from that life, am now going to get about and see this great cou...	land sailor	13	2258	03:07 PM Oct 17, 2017 by land sailor
	Hi everyone (Preview) Hello and good morning to all. We just joined this great forum after reading it for a good while, Learning so much from it,but always feeling a bit shy to join in to the comunity, Met a great couple at Greens, Kath and Dave (Kaid) Who gave us all the push we needed, Thank you Kath,hope to see you and Dave out t...	Side by Side	8	1231	07:57 AM Oct 16, 2017 by Side by Side
	Obligatory Introductory Post... (Preview) Just to complete the usual courtesies, we are a couple of 50-somethings who are planning (very) early retirement. Currently based in NSW, we've had a fair bit of experience with a Jayco Hawk and now plan to move on to something bigger and better as a semi-permanent home. Our odd working arrangements m...	Spiky	5	1122	07:40 AM Oct 16, 2017 by aussietraveller
	travel insurance (Preview) we travel in our campervan for about 4 months each year and would like some feedback on travel insurance used by fellow travellers. We have not had travel insurance previously but on a recent trip we did have to return home suddenly and we lost a fair amount on pre-paid deposits. Any advice on reasona...	odlies140	8	2062	08:23 PM Oct 15, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Aussie Traveller annex awnings. (Preview) Good afternoon readers, I am a new member and asking for assistance with regard to the purchase of a Aussie Traveller annexe wall kit. I would like to hear from members that have this type and if they are satisfied. Looking forward to a reply. Thankyou, soda0418	soda0418	7	2525	02:04 PM Oct 15, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Hello from the Newbies (Preview) Hi everyone My husband and I are planning our retirement by mid next year and hope to hit the road and see a bit more of this beautiful country. Thank you for welcoming us into this community Tupai King	Tupai King	7	773	01:51 PM Oct 15, 2017 by Woody n Sue
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