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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.

Big Red2 · Big Red2

We have just joined this form and are looking forward to exploring all the topics posted. We run a Ford PX Ranger towing a Mars forward fold Spirit camper trailer. We have travel extensively every second year with our last 4 month trip in 2016 leaving our home in Hobart and travelling up the Oodnadatta...

Tomsky71 · Tomsky71

Hello everyone, I am new to this site and hopefully you will be able to help me and my family who are travelling from Melbourne to Darwin. We came from UK but now live in awesome Australia and want to explore it. I have my wife and 8yr old daughter. We have a camping trailer that is basic but want to improve it...

BILLABONG · BILLABONG

Hello One & All! Like many of you, we are on a southward bound journey, leaving Cronulla 4 August '17. Hoping you could help me out as we have never driven along the coast before towing a c.van. Where in the forum can I access this info also we would very much appreciate info. for safest & eas...

Mlkratz · Mlkratz

Hi..Im a Newbie and soon to be Grey Nomad. Please can you kind people share your experiences with Generators like Honda and Yamaha versus less expensive brands.. looking at probably 2.5 size Thanks!

MIKEANDALINDADOWNUNDER · MIKEANDALINDADOWNUNDER

Has any one been up recently with a mid size rig , it's says caravan access , I have a 8 metre single access high clearance van pulled by a Dmax. Not concerned with the towing just the bend clearance reading the parks site caution on long vans.

Tumbleweed2 · Tumbleweed2

We need a cover for the front of our 2015 Jayco Silverline. Also a rear bumper for spare wheel. Any help will be appreciated Cheers Al & Mais

ruth5322 · ruth5322

Hello - Could you please advise? I have just bought a brand new Toyota Rav 4, 2.5 L AWD petrol 5 door wagon and have seen a Jayco Penguin 2015 model that I would like to buy. Would the Rav 4 tow this safely weight wise. Many thanks - Ruth

MelnDale · MelnDale

Now that the 4 kids have left the nest we are spending more time having a look around the world. We spent 2 mths (Dec and Jan) in North America and Canada, WOW. And now it's time to see a lot more of our beautiful country. We just spent 2 mths (Dec 2016 and Jan 2017) in North America and Canada, WOW. And now i...

New members long time travellers · Snoopys Den

Ann & James Smith Morphett Vale SA. We have been zig zagging away across large areas of Australia since our son was 10 months old, her turned 40 in January. We purchased our first van a 17ft 6 birth Adventurer for $1,200. We towed the van with a XB Falcon station wagon on LPG. My parents and 2 kids went e...

PAR · PAR

Hi we are new and want to introduce ourselves. Richard and Pam... known as PAR. Thanks to those who answered our question about the Burnett Highway. We jumped the gun apparently by asking before introducing ourselves!!! It's nice to be on board with like minded people.

NEW MEMBER FROM NIMBIN · ruby6689

Hi I'm Lorraine and we are soon to be owners of a Coachman Amara 565/4 Caravan. We are not quite 'Grey nomads' but over 60 so I hope it is Ok to be part of this forum. We currently own 3 Kombis and two Vintage Caravans but have secretly wanted something bigger and more comfortable for the past couple of years...

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...

DeltaDawn · DeltaDawn

Wow, only recently joined and after exploring this site I feel like I have hit the all time mother-lode of good advice and nomadic camaraderie :) Have been dreaming of doing some wandering for several years now and never quite got started. Now about to buy my very first high top camper and plan a few trip...

Jewel · Jewel

Hi there, I have just realised that this is the place to introduce myself as a new member. At the moment I am fitting out my Hyundai iMAX as a camper and have already found lots of valuable tips on the forum. I currently live in Melbourne and am hankering for warmer weather. Cheers Jewel

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	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	1264	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	641	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	485	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	676	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	866	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	636	01:01 PM Jul 16, 2017 by Griddy
	G'day From Forum Newbie but Seasoned Travelers (Preview) We have just joined this form and are looking forward to exploring all the topics posted. We run a Ford PX Ranger towing a Mars forward fold Spirit camper trailer. We have travel extensively every second year with our last 4 month trip in 2016 leaving our home in Hobart and travelling up the Oodnadatta...	Big Red2	7	622	04:56 PM Jul 15, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Melbourne to Darwin trip (Preview) Hello everyone, I am new to this site and hopefully you will be able to help me and my family who are travelling from Melbourne to Darwin. We came from UK but now live in awesome Australia and want to explore it. I have my wife and 8yr old daughter. We have a camping trailer that is basic but want to improve it...	Tomsky71	15	863	05:25 PM Jul 14, 2017 by Gaylehere
	DRIVING FROM SYDNEY - PT. MELBOURNE (Preview) Hello One & All! Like many of you, we are on a southward bound journey, leaving Cronulla 4 August '17. Hoping you could help me out as we have never driven along the coast before towing a c.van. Where in the forum can I access this info also we would very much appreciate info. for safest & eas...	BILLABONG	11	1053	07:12 PM Jul 13, 2017 by BILLABONG
	Reviews please on Generators.... (Preview) Hi..Im a Newbie and soon to be Grey Nomad. Please can you kind people share your experiences with Generators like Honda and Yamaha versus less expensive brands.. looking at probably 2.5 size Thanks!	Mlkratz	5	597	06:20 PM Jul 12, 2017 by Travelerwj
	Bunya Mountains and caravan access 2017 (Preview) Has any one been up recently with a mid size rig , it's says caravan access , I have a 8 metre single access high clearance van pulled by a Dmax. Not concerned with the towing just the bend clearance reading the parks site caution on long vans.	MIKEANDALINDADOWNUNDER	4	714	07:53 PM Jul 5, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Advice from Jayco owners please (Preview) We need a cover for the front of our 2015 Jayco Silverline. Also a rear bumper for spare wheel. Any help will be appreciated Cheers Al & Mais	Tumbleweed2	12	1115	10:19 AM Jul 5, 2017 by iana
	Towing vehicle (Preview) Hello - Could you please advise? I have just bought a brand new Toyota Rav 4, 2.5 L AWD petrol 5 door wagon and have seen a Jayco Penguin 2015 model that I would like to buy. Would the Rav 4 tow this safely weight wise. Many thanks - Ruth	ruth5322	1	520	05:45 PM Jul 4, 2017 by George Ladas
	Hi, we just joined up, Dale and Melissa Franklin AKA, MelnDale, we love travelling and photography #melndalephotography (Preview) Now that the 4 kids have left the nest we are spending more time having a look around the world. We spent 2 mths (Dec and Jan) in North America and Canada, WOW. And now it's time to see a lot more of our beautiful country. We just spent 2 mths (Dec 2016 and Jan 2017) in North America and Canada, WOW. And now i...	MelnDale	6	610	05:28 PM Jul 4, 2017 by aussietraveller
	New members long time travellers (Preview) Ann & James Smith Morphett Vale SA. We have been zig zagging away across large areas of Australia since our son was 10 months old, her turned 40 in January. We purchased our first van a 17ft 6 birth Adventurer for $1,200. We towed the van with a XB Falcon station wagon on LPG. My parents and 2 kids went e...	Snoopys Den	7	1330	05:23 PM Jul 4, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Introducingourselves... (Preview) Hi we are new and want to introduce ourselves. Richard and Pam... known as PAR. Thanks to those who answered our question about the Burnett Highway. We jumped the gun apparently by asking before introducing ourselves!!! It's nice to be on board with like minded people.	PAR	5	494	05:14 PM Jul 4, 2017 by aussietraveller
	NEW MEMBER FROM NIMBIN (Preview) Hi I'm Lorraine and we are soon to be owners of a Coachman Amara 565/4 Caravan. We are not quite 'Grey nomads' but over 60 so I hope it is Ok to be part of this forum. We currently own 3 Kombis and two Vintage Caravans but have secretly wanted something bigger and more comfortable for the past couple of years...	ruby6689	11	1717	06:58 PM Jul 3, 2017 by jules47
	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	526	12:13 PM Jul 3, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	New here and loving it! (Preview) Wow, only recently joined and after exploring this site I feel like I have hit the all time mother-lode of good advice and nomadic camaraderie :) Have been dreaming of doing some wandering for several years now and never quite got started. Now about to buy my very first high top camper and plan a few trip...	DeltaDawn	25	3979	06:18 PM Jul 1, 2017 by DeltaDawn
	Hello all👋 (Preview) Hi there, I have just realised that this is the place to introduce myself as a new member. At the moment I am fitting out my Hyundai iMAX as a camper and have already found lots of valuable tips on the forum. I currently live in Melbourne and am hankering for warmer weather. Cheers Jewel	Jewel	8	743	10:31 PM Jun 27, 2017 by Jewel
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