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yettogo · yettogo

Hi all, Planning to sell up and travel our great country for as long as we can in the next year or so. Really like the idea of a fifth wheeler but don't see many around, any advice on fifth wheeler verse caravan. Bye the way this is my very first post so lovely to meet you all. -- Edited by yettogo on Sunday 6th...

Seadog · Seadog

Hi new to the site shall soon be on the road again have done a lot of travelling in my time recently with a 4x4 and camper trailer but have now decided to keep my ute and go more upmarket and get a tandem pop top hope to have centrelink sorted in a few weeks and start a new trip

STRETCH ARMSTRONG · STRETCH ARMSTRONG

Hey nomads. Just making ready to hit the road fulltime. So much to organise and lots of useless stuff to throw away or donate to charity. Heaps to learn, WDH or not? How much solar is enough? See ya on the adventure. Cheers Fred.

Offwego · Offwego

Hi Everyone We are not quite retired yet but are looking at getting in alot of practice over the next few years. We have just purchased a camper trailer to begin with and will reassess our accommodation needs with our annual health assessment. Looking forward to sharing experiences with you all....

Travelerwj · Travelerwj

Hi, have often looked on here, now joining. For 8 plus years we have travelled australia in a camper, then 4WD motorhome and last years a jayco outback discovery poptop with shower toilet. Travelling is fantastic and we have met many nice travellers and some that we do not like there attitude to o...

BILLABONG · BILLABONG

Ooooops! Thought we would re-post, as suggested - I would start all over again and say - Thank you for your acceptance. We look forward to reading all about your experiences and learning from all you seasoned explorers out there!..........As we have just turned a new page in our lives and look forwa...

Manta ray · Manta ray

how do you reduce water pump noise just had new water pump fitted and a split system fitted water pump noisy thanks dave

Heyu · Heyu

We went to the Gold Coast caravan show looking at caravans but walked away a bit confused. Felt pressured to buy on the spot with special one off deals. I would like to research a bit and make a good decision. Budget around $60-$75. And after sales service and reliability. any suggestions on what to b...

onenut59 · onenut59

Hello to all , Just joined and planning our first trip around west side of Aussie . Starting from Melb , Through Perth to Derby then to darwin. Ive heard so much about the gib river rd . Im towing a caravan with our patrol 4x4. Any advise weather ok or should we stick to bitumen . Cheers all. Chris .

Andy B · Andy B

For those few who have a Cell caravan, I would be grateful for any info on what service centers have knowledge with these vans. I had been planning a trip south to incorporate some work to be done on my River. My wife and I will be travelling from Lennox Head around the coast as far as Adelaide in October. Ch...

Nicky · Nicky

Ok our house has just sold, finally we can travel, but my god feeling scared now reality has hit. Anyone else felt the same way? In the process of selling everything that will not fit in the caravan. Due to work commitments we are not able to leave until 1st July so from end April our caravan will become ou...

Sergio · Sergio

Hi all new kid to the forum, my wife and I are planning in 5yrs to see this great country of ours. Still looking for used off road van that we can live in for a very long time to travel and work our way around Australia. I have read through reviews on different vans and so far the Road star Safari tamer seems to b...

adkel53 · adkel53

We are planning a trip to the Flinders Ranges in early September and will return home (Camden NSW) by travelling north to Inaminka, Camerons Corner and the Sturt National Park. Can anyone suggest suitable camping sites in the Inaminka Nature Reserve. We are self contained with an off road camper. Id...

Tigga · Tigga

Hi, I've been a motorcyclist all my life and look forward to hitting the road in the next few years with my motorcycle in tow. I'm wondering whether other people do the same. I started a business making ride-on trailers that use a wind-up lift. With a bit of luck this will finance time on the road and I'm ho...

Marshall · Marshall

I'm a single parent (had kids very late in life) and am just starting the planning for Round Australia when my youngest is settled into uni (so late January 2020 from Melbourne). I keep my vehicles for long periods so the towing vehicle will spend far more time around town than actually towing (much les...

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...

adkel53 · adkel53

I need some advice re exhaust jacks. Bushranger have two models. One sells for around $200 and can only be inflated from the vehicle exhaust (Model 72x04). The other (called the x-jack - model 72x10) sells for around $340 and can be inflated with the exhaust or a compressor. Both have a 75 cm lift and ar...

Thommo58 · Thommo58

Wondering if anyone can help. I just bought a brand new Coromal 612s and asked for drop down legs to be fitted. When we took the van home I tried to drop the legs down and they don't drop vertically. They seem to reach about 60 degrees. When I wind them to eventually reach the wooden block they just glide ove...

ando1957 · ando1957

My wife and I will become grey nomads this coming October. Having worked all our lives, mostly in the Pilbara WA, we are really excited about the prospect of travelling this great counrty of ours. We're heading to the AFL grand final end of September and then head off through VIC & maybe NSW hunting...

Griddy · Griddy

i want to screw a few hooks ceiling and metal trim at to of wall of a pop top Avan caravan. I haver tried to find. Wiring diagram , can't work out if the wires are in the walls, floor or ceiling. They would be hooks to hang a garment. hope someone can help. Thanks.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Fifth Wheeler Vs Caravan (Preview) Hi all, Planning to sell up and travel our great country for as long as we can in the next year or so. Really like the idea of a fifth wheeler but don't see many around, any advice on fifth wheeler verse caravan. Bye the way this is my very first post so lovely to meet you all. -- Edited by yettogo on Sunday 6th...	yettogo	8	1030	08:08 PM Aug 10, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Another Newbie e (Preview) Hi new to the site shall soon be on the road again have done a lot of travelling in my time recently with a 4x4 and camper trailer but have now decided to keep my ute and go more upmarket and get a tandem pop top hope to have centrelink sorted in a few weeks and start a new trip	Seadog	7	849	05:39 PM Aug 6, 2017 by Seadog
	Newbie on the loose (Preview) Hey nomads. Just making ready to hit the road fulltime. So much to organise and lots of useless stuff to throw away or donate to charity. Heaps to learn, WDH or not? How much solar is enough? See ya on the adventure. Cheers Fred.	STRETCH ARMSTRONG	4	683	11:46 AM Aug 4, 2017 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Hello (Preview) Hi Everyone We are not quite retired yet but are looking at getting in alot of practice over the next few years. We have just purchased a camper trailer to begin with and will reassess our accommodation needs with our annual health assessment. Looking forward to sharing experiences with you all....	Offwego	6	449	08:31 PM Aug 3, 2017 by the rocket
	Newby here, long time traveller, camper, australia lover (Preview) Hi, have often looked on here, now joining. For 8 plus years we have travelled australia in a camper, then 4WD motorhome and last years a jayco outback discovery poptop with shower toilet. Travelling is fantastic and we have met many nice travellers and some that we do not like there attitude to o...	Travelerwj	6	721	08:30 PM Aug 3, 2017 by the rocket
	A Big Hello to One & All!...........Yes we are newbies with sooo much to learn aye! (Preview) Ooooops! Thought we would re-post, as suggested - I would start all over again and say - Thank you for your acceptance. We look forward to reading all about your experiences and learning from all you seasoned explorers out there!..........As we have just turned a new page in our lives and look forwa...	BILLABONG	4	584	08:29 PM Aug 3, 2017 by the rocket
	Water pump noise (Preview) how do you reduce water pump noise just had new water pump fitted and a split system fitted water pump noisy thanks dave	Manta ray	6	828	08:28 PM Aug 3, 2017 by the rocket
	Looking to buy a caravan and travel Aust (Preview) We went to the Gold Coast caravan show looking at caravans but walked away a bit confused. Felt pressured to buy on the spot with special one off deals. I would like to research a bit and make a good decision. Budget around $60-$75. And after sales service and reliability. any suggestions on what to b...	Heyu	8	1005	08:25 PM Aug 3, 2017 by the rocket
	Advise (Preview) Hello to all , Just joined and planning our first trip around west side of Aussie . Starting from Melb , Through Perth to Derby then to darwin. Ive heard so much about the gib river rd . Im towing a caravan with our patrol 4x4. Any advise weather ok or should we stick to bitumen . Cheers all. Chris .	onenut59	7	646	04:39 PM Aug 2, 2017 by aussietraveller
	The Demise of Cell caravan dealer in Melbourne. (Preview) For those few who have a Cell caravan, I would be grateful for any info on what service centers have knowledge with these vans. I had been planning a trip south to incorporate some work to be done on my River. My wife and I will be travelling from Lennox Head around the coast as far as Adelaide in October. Ch...	Andy B	5	852	04:05 PM Aug 2, 2017 by Andy B
	House sold Feeling nervous (Preview) Ok our house has just sold, finally we can travel, but my god feeling scared now reality has hit. Anyone else felt the same way? In the process of selling everything that will not fit in the caravan. Due to work commitments we are not able to leave until 1st July so from end April our caravan will become ou...	Nicky	7	664	08:33 PM Aug 1, 2017 by Sergio
	RE: Safari Caravans (Preview) Hi all new kid to the forum, my wife and I are planning in 5yrs to see this great country of ours. Still looking for used off road van that we can live in for a very long time to travel and work our way around Australia. I have read through reviews on different vans and so far the Road star Safari tamer seems to b...	Sergio	8	2069	06:49 AM Jul 30, 2017 by Sergio
	Camping near Inaminka (Preview) We are planning a trip to the Flinders Ranges in early September and will return home (Camden NSW) by travelling north to Inaminka, Camerons Corner and the Sturt National Park. Can anyone suggest suitable camping sites in the Inaminka Nature Reserve. We are self contained with an off road camper. Id...	adkel53	4	658	06:25 PM Jul 27, 2017 by Radar
	Hi Motorcycling Grey Nomad to be (Preview) Hi, I've been a motorcyclist all my life and look forward to hitting the road in the next few years with my motorcycle in tow. I'm wondering whether other people do the same. I started a business making ride-on trailers that use a wind-up lift. With a bit of luck this will finance time on the road and I'm ho...	Tigga	7	592	10:15 AM Jul 26, 2017 by Tigga
	What can I do with a full-blown off-road tow that I can't with an SUV? trails tracks sights off-road tow vehicle (Preview) I'm a single parent (had kids very late in life) and am just starting the planning for Round Australia when my youngest is settled into uni (so late January 2020 from Melbourne). I keep my vehicles for long periods so the towing vehicle will spend far more time around town than actually towing (much les...	Marshall	8	1254	07:20 PM Jul 23, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	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	0	635	02:59 PM Jul 22, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	Exhaust jacks (Preview) I need some advice re exhaust jacks. Bushranger have two models. One sells for around $200 and can only be inflated from the vehicle exhaust (Model 72x04). The other (called the x-jack - model 72x10) sells for around $340 and can be inflated with the exhaust or a compressor. Both have a 75 cm lift and ar...	adkel53	1	480	02:17 PM Jul 22, 2017 by PeterD
	Drop Down Legs (Preview) Wondering if anyone can help. I just bought a brand new Coromal 612s and asked for drop down legs to be fitted. When we took the van home I tried to drop the legs down and they don't drop vertically. They seem to reach about 60 degrees. When I wind them to eventually reach the wooden block they just glide ove...	Thommo58	6	671	05:45 PM Jul 20, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Soon to be'grey nomads'. (Preview) My wife and I will become grey nomads this coming October. Having worked all our lives, mostly in the Pilbara WA, we are really excited about the prospect of travelling this great counrty of ours. We're heading to the AFL grand final end of September and then head off through VIC & maybe NSW hunting...	ando1957	8	860	07:48 AM Jul 19, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Wiring (Preview) i want to screw a few hooks ceiling and metal trim at to of wall of a pop top Avan caravan. I haver tried to find. Wiring diagram , can't work out if the wires are in the walls, floor or ceiling. They would be hooks to hang a garment. hope someone can help. Thanks.	Griddy	4	633	01:01 PM Jul 16, 2017 by Griddy
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