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Tow vehicle
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Hi, let me introduce myself. Dorry or Dee. Answer to anything. I am on the starting line of van life. Single. White. Female. I have to buy a tow vehicle and am looking at ritzy pajero. One is 2005 .223,157klm 6cyl petrol. The other is 2010 4cyl diesel 197025klm. There is 3 k difference in price. Which wo...
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Newbies here - Oz Star Vans
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Hi everyone Chez and Pete here from Hadspen, Tasmania and thanks for the add to the group. We are not quite ready to start our adventures but considering upgrading to a more comfortable van in the meantime (we currently have a Jayco Hawk Outback, upgraded with a JackaJay easy lift system, diesel heate...
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New Here
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Hi all, First post here. Hopefully not the last (or we'll never get that fence built). Have travelled a reasonable amount over the last 40 years, both on two wheels (now using a 'wing with a trailer) and towing a caravan. Most common destination for us lately is Mt Panorama where I've worked at the rac...
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Hi all! First post.
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G'day everyone, I'm Sean. I've just started getting into really wanting to be an Off Grid Grey Nomad, so I got my comfy winter clothes, walking boots and good socks on ready to go on trips down many and varied rabbitholes, and learn as much as possible about living the best Grey Nomad life I can when the t...
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New to all of this
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I'm not only new to this forum but also to the 'van life'. I'm a retired web developer/programmer who has a tendency to over analyse things. I will be a solo traveller. I'll (hopefully) be getting my motorhome (be spoked Ovation M9 C Class) in January 2025 so I can then start my journey. Reading up, and wa...
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Van roof water leaks
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New to this forum, Looking for suggestions/ideas that havent already been tried. We have a 28 foot Jayco Heritage (30 foot from drawbar to tail) and have owned this beast for about 18years. I have water ingress issues that are testing the best techs. We have replaced the popup vent assembly to only fin...
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New member
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Hi all, thanks for the add. Retired a year ago, got our ute in April, finalising the purchase of a 2nd hand Snowy River 17ft van this week. Look forwarding to getting on the road. Cheers.
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Newbie
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Gooday All first time on the forum , bit of history .Towed a 23 van on working trip 45 years ago for a couple of laps and a few trips in the last 12 years with a small camper mostly in WA. Looking to buy a 196 to 21 van in the near future 3 to 4 months. Keen for the On The Move with the huck riveted chassiss and the air...
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New to forum
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Thanks for accepting us. We've just spent the last 14 years cruising on our 52 foot sailboat, but have decided to swallow the anchor and go land cruising. We intend do station work as we go as we have a farming background. Looking forward to inland travelling on some of the tracks. Just bought a Great Aus...
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Newbie
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Hello all, I drive a Pajero Sport, I have bought a camper trailer and hope to hit the road soon. NUMBAT is the plate on the car, so it does tend to start conversations. :) First test trip will be from the Mornington Peninsula to Menindee, then up to Tenterfield. See you out there. Miles
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Power leads and water hoses
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Hi all. Tony and Mel here. Very excited! About to pick up our Mars13 hybrid.
Wondering what length power leads (10 or 20m?), and water hoses are recommended? Thanks !
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New Member
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Hi, good to join the mob. I am in my HiAce called Tuppence. See you on the track.
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Van heating
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Any ideas for cheap, efficient heating for a small van - is diesel the best option?
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Newbies
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Hi to all the well weathered nomads out there. I'm new to this and, come hell or high water, my wife and I are about to jaunt our way around the west coast and then back down the centre and home to Melb. Three months and we want to do some limited off roading/beaches. Kit is a 2023 Nissan Xtrail and a 1995 Jayco...
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Brand new to Forum...just wanting to say HI!
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My lovely Wife and myself [ both grey nomads ] are in the process of updating from van to motorhome to travel afar as a bit uneasy about towing van long distances. Hopefully will catch up with some fellow nomads along the way! All the very best to all!
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The Long Lap has been modified to a shorter trip, 3 - 4 months?
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My wife and I are finally getting the Esperance off the driveway and heading for adventure. Planning to leave about mid Apr. But not before the house batteries have been replaced, appears 10 years old and they don't like to hold a charge anymore, sort of resembles old age!! Anyway, I digress. We are now...
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Hi from beginner vanner
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Hi all, just saying gidday as I am new here. Total newbie as far as Caravanning goes but am learning fast My van is a 2004 York Belle-Haven that was given to me after my uncle passed away recently There is surprisingly little about this unit online, in fact I haven't been able to find out anything about it...
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Brief intro. inf
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Hello from the Rice's Long time campers and the last 2 years with a caravan. We have a super heavy (3T) cheapo Chinese 15' hybrid and completed 2 half laps (west both trips) heading up to Cape York this year. Thankyou
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Hi all. Chinnerys from Carnarvon WA
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Well, we've finally managed to tee up a trip we've been hoping to do for ages. We're heading off sometime in May. Across the middle from Carnarvon, dropping in to say hello to a few station mates on the way to Alice. Just our old camper trailer and the 4wd. Nothing fancy. Got a couple of folks to look after t...
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Looking Forward to the Long Lap
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Hi all like RVers and Caravanners, it has come to the time when my wife and I hit the road in our barely used motorhome and explore our own wonderful country. We are planning to leave Perth sometime April-May 2024 and head east for a long lap, all being well. Seeking a bit of advice especially in relation t...
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