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Boatee · Boatee

Hi everyone, we are about to head north in early June from Melbourne up to the Daintree ( in our 2 door Prado & 21'6'' van) & have always gone either up the Hume to Sydney then the coast from there to Cairns or Newell hwy to Brisbane etc we have planned to go to Charters Towers then onto the coast fro...

Greystone · Greystone

Hello all GNs I joined a few months ago after lurking on this forum. Then contributed to a few threads. It is time to introduce myself. I have only recently turned the big six o but retired a few years ago after selling my share in a business. We did the tree change when we moved to a 40 acre property outside B...

New Member likes the site. · ABNER

Hi All, new to the site, find it very interesting, I have posted some photos already and enjoy looking and hearing about others travels. I have done a lot of travelling in Aussie and much prefer to do that than OS travels. Mechanic by trade, Professional firefighter by Career, now retired and looking...

Hello members. · fnq2

Hi guys and thank-you for the hook up to the forum. Looks to be very interesting and I hope to contribute and learn a bit. Setting my.. Tractor - 80 series Land Cruiser Plough - 19' Supreme Getaway and getting ready to see a bit of the country. All the best Roger.

Polly64 · Polly64

Hello everyone, thanks for accepting me into this most informative and entertaining forum! I'm Trish, and retired at Christmas. My husband, Ian, has a disability so towing a van isn't for us as I am the sole driver and Ian's mobility problems make small spaces difficult to live in. But we have rece...

PTnLinda · PTnLinda

G'Day to all. We presently have a Kimberley Kamper but are looking at moving upto a Caravan in the near Future in readiness of hitting the road for the big trip in a couple of years. Hopefully over time we will be able to contribute something to this forum.

Franglen · Franglen

Hi, Frank and Glenda here. We are totally new to this and have just joined the forum. I've put a post in the Techies column as I am a bit stumped on how to use this power box. My brother has a Caravan running a Dual Battery System and he is not too sure about it. My wife and I just bought a 1999 Toyota Hiace Camp...

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...

BoutTime · BoutTime

Hi Everyone, we have been a fan of the GN Times and looking through the forums for a while to get some much needed knowledge on the subject of leaving home and work to go on the big lap. The info on both the Times and Forums is fabulous and we are excited and glad we found both of them, so thank you all for your in...

Aussietony · Aussietony

Tony & Mary here, we have a 25Ft Playmor drifter 5th wheeler with a Bt50 Tug, currently in Adelaide but about to return back up north to Cairns for winter and attend a couple of rallies along the way. We have been on the road fulltime since November last year and thoroughly enjoying the life. We have a...

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...

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	Best inland road from Melbourne to Charters Towers (Preview) Hi everyone, we are about to head north in early June from Melbourne up to the Daintree ( in our 2 door Prado & 21'6'' van) & have always gone either up the Hume to Sydney then the coast from there to Cairns or Newell hwy to Brisbane etc we have planned to go to Charters Towers then onto the coast fro...	Boatee	4	2870	05:55 PM Jun 7, 2017 by Cadpete
	Greetings (Preview) Hello all GNs I joined a few months ago after lurking on this forum. Then contributed to a few threads. It is time to introduce myself. I have only recently turned the big six o but retired a few years ago after selling my share in a business. We did the tree change when we moved to a 40 acre property outside B...	Greystone	5	1290	05:54 PM Jun 7, 2017 by Cadpete
	New Member likes the site. (Preview) Hi All, new to the site, find it very interesting, I have posted some photos already and enjoy looking and hearing about others travels. I have done a lot of travelling in Aussie and much prefer to do that than OS travels. Mechanic by trade, Professional firefighter by Career, now retired and looking...	ABNER	4	684	05:52 PM Jun 7, 2017 by Cadpete
	Hello members. (Preview) Hi guys and thank-you for the hook up to the forum. Looks to be very interesting and I hope to contribute and learn a bit. Setting my.. Tractor - 80 series Land Cruiser Plough - 19' Supreme Getaway and getting ready to see a bit of the country. All the best Roger.	fnq2	6	1047	05:51 PM Jun 7, 2017 by Cadpete
	Hoping to travel - no caravan (Preview) Hello everyone, thanks for accepting me into this most informative and entertaining forum! I'm Trish, and retired at Christmas. My husband, Ian, has a disability so towing a van isn't for us as I am the sole driver and Ian's mobility problems make small spaces difficult to live in. But we have rece...	Polly64	4	2287	05:49 PM Jun 7, 2017 by Cadpete
	G'Day (Preview) G'Day to all. We presently have a Kimberley Kamper but are looking at moving upto a Caravan in the near Future in readiness of hitting the road for the big trip in a couple of years. Hopefully over time we will be able to contribute something to this forum.	PTnLinda	5	1423	09:48 AM May 20, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Hi There. (Preview) Hi, Frank and Glenda here. We are totally new to this and have just joined the forum. I've put a post in the Techies column as I am a bit stumped on how to use this power box. My brother has a Caravan running a Dual Battery System and he is not too sure about it. My wife and I just bought a 1999 Toyota Hiace Camp...	Franglen	3	1222	11:07 PM May 15, 2017 by Tony Bev
	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	545	09:50 AM May 15, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	Aussie Wide and Billabong Caravans (Preview) Hi Everyone, we have been a fan of the GN Times and looking through the forums for a while to get some much needed knowledge on the subject of leaving home and work to go on the big lap. The info on both the Times and Forums is fabulous and we are excited and glad we found both of them, so thank you all for your in...	BoutTime	10	4375	02:55 PM May 14, 2017 by BoutTime
	G'day All (Preview) Tony & Mary here, we have a 25Ft Playmor drifter 5th wheeler with a Bt50 Tug, currently in Adelaide but about to return back up north to Cairns for winter and attend a couple of rallies along the way. We have been on the road fulltime since November last year and thoroughly enjoying the life. We have a...	Aussietony	10	836	01:04 PM May 14, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	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	630	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	1367	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	1110	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	1176	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	671	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	969	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	1243	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	1846	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	1112	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	2689	10:42 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Cadpete
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