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Charleycs · Charleycs

Hi im planning to live on the road looking for work once my young adults all set up. Ones leaving soon the others still planning and one has grade 12 to go but is planning to do college and share with a friend. I am an over 55 year old lady and would like a job but most times I get passed by as last 15 plus years hav...

vantecho · vantecho

Hi, Has anybody got one of the new Dometic Harrier Inverter Air Conditioners? We have one and think that the internal air fan noise is louder than it should be. We would like to know whether other people are having the same problem. They are promoted as having as one of their features, "Extremely quiet o...

Quicky · Quicky

hi all, new and green as...recently retired and chewing at the bit to get going. have a query. Researching vans and want comfort, or, at least other half does. However, don't necessarily want to change the "tug" I currently have. It be a jeep Cherokee Kk 3.7 litre petrol. I realise diesel is pref but hav...

WMM1956 · WMM1956

Hello everyone out there in Grey Nomad land from Jayne & Wayne. We have no suitable tow vehicle, no caravan and no idea Looking for suggestions/thoughts on suitable set up for us "just turned 60" newbies to van life. Happy to be directed to a more appropriate forum topic area. Looking forward to be...

TomandGlen · TomandGlen

Hi all. Tom and I not yet retired but manage lots of short trips here in SA and Victoria. We own a Traveller 21.6ft van and have a Jeep to tow. Currently getting our gear together to do some free camping. We hope to join a local van club in the next year or so. Looking forward to some great travels and to making...

buddie · buddie

A friendly howdy to all, We are missing our SHIH-TZU Tri colour (black, grey, and white) went missing in the Cloncurry area on the 7th March he has a pink rego #59 and is micro chipped. We can not start our journey without our little mate. All Replies are most welcome. Take Care out there and thank you

sandman55 · sandman55

Hi all from a couple of caravan Noobs Sandy and Janet. We did have a caravan (Ezy Tow) for a short while about 35 years ago and now we are waiting on our new Karakampa which we expect to arrive late May. We are looking forward to it and doing some free camping. It has a combined shower/toilet but not a grey wat...

New member introduction · matildatraveller

Hello all, My name id Gwynnie and I am a new member and finding my way around your site. Recently I have just returned from travelling solo in a Motorhome around the Australian coastline . Because I placed a dash cam on my front windscreen records of my travels were kept in visual forms by way of p...

Kiwi Steve · Kiwi Steve

Hello, I have just joined Grey Nomads and am starting my sojourn around Ausi late April . I have bought a Jayco outback and a landcruiser, Is there a club I can join to get good rates on insurance camp sites etc . Kind Regards Kiwi Steve

louisemabbutt · louisemabbutt

I am towing a Jayco Eagle Camper trailer and driving a Suburb Forester 2.5 litre engine with fuel tank capacity of 60 litres. For peace of mind I want to carry a metal 20ltr Jerry can of fuel as I'm travelling up to Darwin. My car sucks up the fuel towing the camper trailer. Presently I have to store Jerry ca...

Haze · Haze

I have recently bought an avan aliner & I have hurt my shoulder which makes getting up the side partition with the door in it very difficult. Does anyone have any ideas. I am not very tall & slight build.

PeterA · PeterA

Introducing Janeen and Peter from Carwoola, just outside of Canberra. We have just purchased our first caravan - an Adria Altea 522PK Sport, to be towed by a Volvo XC90. We are delighted with the van and the Volvo seems to tow it really well. Looking forward to adventures with our kids, Sarah and Mar...

Pickering-a-traveling · Pickering-a-traveling

Hi, we are new to the grey nomad forum. we are experienced travellers and are seeking another couple or solo to share out top end manning stock route trip (NT) at the end of June (2017) we will be starting out from South East Queensland but are happy to discuss a meeting destination with all who wish to joi...

Rina61 · Rina61

I am trying very hard to locate Jeff who has a companion Labrador dog named Sam living in Warrnambool Victoria. Can anyone help me find him and give me he's contact details It's really important I find him before he starts off on he's journey, cheers Catharina

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...

Kelvin008 · Kelvin008

Hi. New to this forum and was wondering if anyone can help me. I'm currently looking at buying a new crusader 18' Van. I was verbally quoted $500 to fit a grey water tank at build. I have now ordered the van and the salesman has now quoted me $900. Has anyone recently added a grey water tank and if so what was t...

newcomer · newcomer

sorry not sure if my last comment went through, having trouble with internet. We are travelling to Grens Lake wasn't sure if we should leave it until Monday or Tuesday due to rain. What is the weather like there . Is it boggy or very damp underfoot, what are your recommendations

Farmhouse · Farmhouse

1st post for me, so be kind....lol Rumor has it that a free camp may be setup at Yarraman. (between Toowoomba and Nanango) No toilet facilities but they can be found just a stroll across the pedestrian bridge, there will be a dump point. I do have an interest in the project if it goes ahead, here comes the b...

Hughcr · Hughcr

Hi Fellow Nomads This is our first post as new members. We have just bought a VW camper T4 and will soon be setting off round this great country. Any general advice is most welcome eg what to bring, phone/tv reception, free camping etc. Many thanks in advance! Hugh and Annette Bunbury. WA.

Hi from a new user · Lewmar

Hi we have just logged in and learning how to use this great website - Grey Nomads. We are nor new to caravanning but are always interested in learning how others travel, their experiences and ideas they have invented or seen hope this works and cheers to all

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	Hi all (Preview) Hi im planning to live on the road looking for work once my young adults all set up. Ones leaving soon the others still planning and one has grade 12 to go but is planning to do college and share with a friend. I am an over 55 year old lady and would like a job but most times I get passed by as last 15 plus years hav...	Charleycs	5	622	12:24 PM May 14, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	New Harrier Inverter Air Condtioner (Preview) Hi, Has anybody got one of the new Dometic Harrier Inverter Air Conditioners? We have one and think that the internal air fan noise is louder than it should be. We would like to know whether other people are having the same problem. They are promoted as having as one of their features, "Extremely quiet o...	vantecho	7	1265	11:48 PM May 12, 2017 by Pariss
	Researching first timer (Preview) hi all, new and green as...recently retired and chewing at the bit to get going. have a query. Researching vans and want comfort, or, at least other half does. However, don't necessarily want to change the "tug" I currently have. It be a jeep Cherokee Kk 3.7 litre petrol. I realise diesel is pref but hav...	Quicky	7	1098	05:17 PM May 4, 2017 by Kebbin
	Newbie (Preview) Hello everyone out there in Grey Nomad land from Jayne & Wayne. We have no suitable tow vehicle, no caravan and no idea Looking for suggestions/thoughts on suitable set up for us "just turned 60" newbies to van life. Happy to be directed to a more appropriate forum topic area. Looking forward to be...	WMM1956	10	1167	05:52 PM May 1, 2017 by WMM1956
	Newbies🙋🙋🏻‍♂️ (Preview) Hi all. Tom and I not yet retired but manage lots of short trips here in SA and Victoria. We own a Traveller 21.6ft van and have a Jeep to tow. Currently getting our gear together to do some free camping. We hope to join a local van club in the next year or so. Looking forward to some great travels and to making...	TomandGlen	5	663	11:02 AM Apr 27, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Retiring Road Train Operator and co-Pilot (Preview) A friendly howdy to all, We are missing our SHIH-TZU Tri colour (black, grey, and white) went missing in the Cloncurry area on the 7th March he has a pink rego #59 and is micro chipped. We can not start our journey without our little mate. All Replies are most welcome. Take Care out there and thank you	buddie	10	956	08:05 AM Apr 26, 2017 by buddie
	Hi all (Preview) Hi all from a couple of caravan Noobs Sandy and Janet. We did have a caravan (Ezy Tow) for a short while about 35 years ago and now we are waiting on our new Karakampa which we expect to arrive late May. We are looking forward to it and doing some free camping. It has a combined shower/toilet but not a grey wat...	sandman55	7	1208	09:54 PM Apr 24, 2017 by sandman55
	New member introduction (Preview) Hello all, My name id Gwynnie and I am a new member and finding my way around your site. Recently I have just returned from travelling solo in a Motorhome around the Australian coastline . Because I placed a dash cam on my front windscreen records of my travels were kept in visual forms by way of p...	matildatraveller	8	1682	10:00 AM Apr 24, 2017 by matildatraveller
	New Boy (Preview) Hello, I have just joined Grey Nomads and am starting my sojourn around Ausi late April . I have bought a Jayco outback and a landcruiser, Is there a club I can join to get good rates on insurance camp sites etc . Kind Regards Kiwi Steve	Kiwi Steve	9	1105	02:02 AM Apr 24, 2017 by Kiwi Steve
	Carrying petrol re: Jayco Camper trailer (Preview) I am towing a Jayco Eagle Camper trailer and driving a Suburb Forester 2.5 litre engine with fuel tank capacity of 60 litres. For peace of mind I want to carry a metal 20ltr Jerry can of fuel as I'm travelling up to Darwin. My car sucks up the fuel towing the camper trailer. Presently I have to store Jerry ca...	louisemabbutt	7	2490	10:42 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Cadpete
	Avan (Preview) I have recently bought an avan aliner & I have hurt my shoulder which makes getting up the side partition with the door in it very difficult. Does anyone have any ideas. I am not very tall & slight build.	Haze	6	906	09:05 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Hello From First Time Caravan Owners (Preview) Introducing Janeen and Peter from Carwoola, just outside of Canberra. We have just purchased our first caravan - an Adria Altea 522PK Sport, to be towed by a Volvo XC90. We are delighted with the van and the Volvo seems to tow it really well. Looking forward to adventures with our kids, Sarah and Mar...	PeterA	6	983	09:02 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Manning stock route adventure (Preview) Hi, we are new to the grey nomad forum. we are experienced travellers and are seeking another couple or solo to share out top end manning stock route trip (NT) at the end of June (2017) we will be starting out from South East Queensland but are happy to discuss a meeting destination with all who wish to joi...	Pickering-a-traveling	3	658	09:00 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	urgent (Preview) I am trying very hard to locate Jeff who has a companion Labrador dog named Sam living in Warrnambool Victoria. Can anyone help me find him and give me he's contact details It's really important I find him before he starts off on he's journey, cheers Catharina	Rina61	0	512	01:10 PM Apr 22, 2017 by Rina61
	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	420	09:05 AM Apr 19, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	Help grey water. (Preview) Hi. New to this forum and was wondering if anyone can help me. I'm currently looking at buying a new crusader 18' Van. I was verbally quoted $500 to fit a grey water tank at build. I have now ordered the van and the salesman has now quoted me $900. Has anyone recently added a grey water tank and if so what was t...	Kelvin008	5	1003	07:29 PM Apr 12, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	GRENSLAKE weather 2017 april (Preview) sorry not sure if my last comment went through, having trouble with internet. We are travelling to Grens Lake wasn't sure if we should leave it until Monday or Tuesday due to rain. What is the weather like there . Is it boggy or very damp underfoot, what are your recommendations	newcomer	1	594	03:39 PM Apr 9, 2017 by Cadpete
	Yarraman Qld free camp (Preview) 1st post for me, so be kind....lol Rumor has it that a free camp may be setup at Yarraman. (between Toowoomba and Nanango) No toilet facilities but they can be found just a stroll across the pedestrian bridge, there will be a dump point. I do have an interest in the project if it goes ahead, here comes the b...	Farmhouse	5	1833	10:49 AM Apr 9, 2017 by Farmhouse
	Ready for big trip. Any advice welcome! vw t4 advice phone reception TV reception (Preview) Hi Fellow Nomads This is our first post as new members. We have just bought a VW camper T4 and will soon be setting off round this great country. Any general advice is most welcome eg what to bring, phone/tv reception, free camping etc. Many thanks in advance! Hugh and Annette Bunbury. WA.	Hughcr	6	3635	08:33 AM Apr 9, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Hi from a new user (Preview) Hi we have just logged in and learning how to use this great website - Grey Nomads. We are nor new to caravanning but are always interested in learning how others travel, their experiences and ideas they have invented or seen hope this works and cheers to all	Lewmar	6	659	02:55 PM Apr 6, 2017 by Tony Bev
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