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philrowe · philrowe

Just joined the forum specifically to get some driving tips in Australia and learn about camper van travel.

dazz49 · dazz49

In my travels around oz I have come across many travellers who are riding the highways on a bike, often packed to the hilt. Most seem to be from over seas on holidays. What amazes me is that most seem to wear dark colored clothing and sometimes depending on the conditions are very hard to see. Saw one tonig...

Bam · Bam

Hi all, I'm new to the forum. We purchased a Coaster in Nov last year and so far have only had one short trip away in her But hopefully that's about to change and we will be getting away more. We christened her the "Say When" I have been reading the forum and love all the characters and the helpfulness on her...

Mark-Rach · Mark-Rach

Hi, we are Mark & Rach. After some major life changing circumstances we have decided to hit the road .... perminantly! Just recently we bought a 43 seater bus and will Take the next 6 months to fit it out as our new home. We will probs head off at the end of this year going from northern NSW over to Perth...

Dr Sable · Dr Sable

Hi one and all. I'm not a doctor, I'm not a sable nor am I as good looking as the guy in my avatar. Saying that, I thought it might be a good thing to do a small intro before posting. I'm in a process of selling off all of my assets and most worldly goods as I'm getting ready to prepare myself for a full time of life...

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...

Allan Wood · Allan Wood

G'day All, After a recent rush of blood to the brain, I now find myself the proud owner of a Hino AC140 bus. What I could really use at this point is a workshop manual in any format and even more urgently; the location of the fuse box. Any clues ? Thanks in advance.

Mashwa · Mashwa

hi everyone, just joined the forum, although we have been caravanning (is that a word?) for many years, jus been made redundant so a good excuse to hitch up and head off from Perth , first stop Victoria to visit the grand kids in Melbourne, see what happens from there still too young to retire so I guess I...

Granny May · Granny May

Hi everyone, we're new to caravanning, and to this forum. Bought a 2014 LandCruiser in November and a 2004 23' Coromal Princeton last month. We've been away on alternate weekends so far - just returned from our third trip this morning. Ultimately we want to do the grand circuit, but Grumpy has 3 mor...

OldNGrumpy · OldNGrumpy

Hi, I am new to the forum and am looking forward to many years of travelling around this great country, especially now that I've officially retired. We have had an AVan ALiner for about 6 years but now the grandkids want to come with us we are buying something a little bigger. We should pick up our new van f...

David Sheryl · David Sheryl

Hello to all fellow grey nomads. David and I are not completely new to this travel bug. But we are new to this site. Ummm... over the past few years we have left behind a camper van and then a Jayco Eagle now we have upgraded to what we call a super duper van with all the mod cons - an eight year old Roadsta...

Philattheflat · Philattheflat

Hi all, we are new trainee Grey Nomads, have bought a new 4x4 and wish to install a UHF, any suggestions on a quality brand, price is not the issue, am currently looking at Uniden 8080/9080 or the GmeTX3350 any thoughts & experiences would be appreciated. regards Phil.

WebbyAnne · WebbyAnne

Hi all, my wife and I are just setting up for our big trip around this great country in the next year or two. We have a Dmax and Supreme Spirit van and have started off with a few smaller trips here and there. We will be doing a working trip and cannot wait to get out there full time. Hopefully meet alot of you al...

JFF45 · JFF45

We're new to caravans but have had several RVs in the past in Europe. Not planning on selling the house to go nomadic, just want to do the big circuit around the country to check it off the list. We have a GU Nissan Patrol Ti that was a 4.5 lt petrol engine which I replaced with a 4.2 turbo diesel but retained t...

Steve Johno · Steve Johno

Hi Just sold the house, bought a Golf Savannah 499 Off-road caravan & will be heading North towards Hervey Bay/Maryborough/Bundaberg & may settle in that area. Date of travel will be Approx May. cheers, Steve & Pauline (soon to be EX- Melbournites)

Jorgyz · Jorgyz

Hi everyone. I'm new at this so please be gentle. We have just purchased a Scania coach (48 seater) which we are going to convert into a motor home. I need the name and contact details of a good engineer in the Goulburn Valley (Victoria) who can sign off on the conversion. I got it registered so I could driv...

Barbara_1955 · Barbara_1955

Hi all! So glad to have found a great forum! Looking for advice on what camper to buy next - been out of the game for a couple of years! Nice to eMeet everyone!! B xx

Stuart-Jan · Stuart-Jan

Hi all. As the heading says we are just learning. Living in rental accommodation at the moment, have bought a tow vehicle and about to purchase a caravan in the next few weeks . Have until October to set it up before our lease runs out then we will be on the road, ready or not.Will be looking for plenty of a...

Catark · Catark

Does anyone have any advise on working as they travel, is it hard to find work? I am quite a few years off receiving a pension.

Catark · Catark

hi my husband and I are about to embark on our travelling career and were wondering what the average couple would spend per week out on the road, we only want to free park. Look forward to hearing from anyone

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Kia Ora everyone (Preview) Just joined the forum specifically to get some driving tips in Australia and learn about camper van travel.	philrowe	7	734	07:56 AM Apr 1, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Those on bikes (Preview) In my travels around oz I have come across many travellers who are riding the highways on a bike, often packed to the hilt. Most seem to be from over seas on holidays. What amazes me is that most seem to wear dark colored clothing and sometimes depending on the conditions are very hard to see. Saw one tonig...	dazz49	0	538	10:20 PM Mar 29, 2017 by dazz49
	Hello (Preview) Hi all, I'm new to the forum. We purchased a Coaster in Nov last year and so far have only had one short trip away in her But hopefully that's about to change and we will be getting away more. We christened her the "Say When" I have been reading the forum and love all the characters and the helpfulness on her...	Bam	5	614	12:15 PM Mar 29, 2017 by Bam
	Hello (Preview) Hi, we are Mark & Rach. After some major life changing circumstances we have decided to hit the road .... perminantly! Just recently we bought a 43 seater bus and will Take the next 6 months to fit it out as our new home. We will probs head off at the end of this year going from northern NSW over to Perth...	Mark-Rach	5	627	01:46 AM Mar 29, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Time to do it before there is no time left. (Preview) Hi one and all. I'm not a doctor, I'm not a sable nor am I as good looking as the guy in my avatar. Saying that, I thought it might be a good thing to do a small intro before posting. I'm in a process of selling off all of my assets and most worldly goods as I'm getting ready to prepare myself for a full time of life...	Dr Sable	4	663	01:14 AM Mar 29, 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	3	700	12:38 AM Mar 29, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Hino AC140 bus (Preview) G'day All, After a recent rush of blood to the brain, I now find myself the proud owner of a Hino AC140 bus. What I could really use at this point is a workshop manual in any format and even more urgently; the location of the fuse box. Any clues ? Thanks in advance.	Allan Wood	4	2287	11:03 PM Mar 28, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Hello everyone Mazda BT50 Jayco sterling (Preview) hi everyone, just joined the forum, although we have been caravanning (is that a word?) for many years, jus been made redundant so a good excuse to hitch up and head off from Perth , first stop Victoria to visit the grand kids in Melbourne, see what happens from there still too young to retire so I guess I...	Mashwa	4	722	10:24 PM Mar 28, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Granny May & Grumpy (Preview) Hi everyone, we're new to caravanning, and to this forum. Bought a 2014 LandCruiser in November and a 2004 23' Coromal Princeton last month. We've been away on alternate weekends so far - just returned from our third trip this morning. Ultimately we want to do the grand circuit, but Grumpy has 3 mor...	Granny May	14	959	08:50 PM Mar 26, 2017 by Dougwe
	Time to upgrade. (Preview) Hi, I am new to the forum and am looking forward to many years of travelling around this great country, especially now that I've officially retired. We have had an AVan ALiner for about 6 years but now the grandkids want to come with us we are buying something a little bigger. We should pick up our new van f...	OldNGrumpy	3	722	08:23 PM Mar 26, 2017 by Cadpete
	Beginners or Not?? (Preview) Hello to all fellow grey nomads. David and I are not completely new to this travel bug. But we are new to this site. Ummm... over the past few years we have left behind a camper van and then a Jayco Eagle now we have upgraded to what we call a super duper van with all the mod cons - an eight year old Roadsta...	David Sheryl	8	732	07:19 PM Mar 22, 2017 by David Sheryl
	UHF CB radios (Preview) Hi all, we are new trainee Grey Nomads, have bought a new 4x4 and wish to install a UHF, any suggestions on a quality brand, price is not the issue, am currently looking at Uniden 8080/9080 or the GmeTX3350 any thoughts & experiences would be appreciated. regards Phil.	Philattheflat	7	1263	04:49 PM Mar 22, 2017 by Philattheflat
	New and Just Starting (Preview) Hi all, my wife and I are just setting up for our big trip around this great country in the next year or two. We have a Dmax and Supreme Spirit van and have started off with a few smaller trips here and there. We will be doing a working trip and cannot wait to get out there full time. Hopefully meet alot of you al...	WebbyAnne	6	725	01:37 PM Mar 22, 2017 by WebbyAnne
	Hello to all (Preview) We're new to caravans but have had several RVs in the past in Europe. Not planning on selling the house to go nomadic, just want to do the big circuit around the country to check it off the list. We have a GU Nissan Patrol Ti that was a 4.5 lt petrol engine which I replaced with a 4.2 turbo diesel but retained t...	JFF45	5	644	11:26 AM Mar 22, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Hi Everyone (Preview) Hi Just sold the house, bought a Golf Savannah 499 Off-road caravan & will be heading North towards Hervey Bay/Maryborough/Bundaberg & may settle in that area. Date of travel will be Approx May. cheers, Steve & Pauline (soon to be EX- Melbournites)	Steve Johno	5	624	11:01 AM Mar 22, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Scania coach conversion (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm new at this so please be gentle. We have just purchased a Scania coach (48 seater) which we are going to convert into a motor home. I need the name and contact details of a good engineer in the Goulburn Valley (Victoria) who can sign off on the conversion. I got it registered so I could driv...	Jorgyz	8	1080	05:25 PM Mar 17, 2017 by Jorgyz
	Advice wanted (Preview) Hi all! So glad to have found a great forum! Looking for advice on what camper to buy next - been out of the game for a couple of years! Nice to eMeet everyone!! B xx	Barbara_1955	5	704	09:57 PM Mar 16, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Just learning (Preview) Hi all. As the heading says we are just learning. Living in rental accommodation at the moment, have bought a tow vehicle and about to purchase a caravan in the next few weeks . Have until October to set it up before our lease runs out then we will be on the road, ready or not.Will be looking for plenty of a...	Stuart-Jan	5	611	09:51 PM Mar 16, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Working holiday (Preview) Does anyone have any advise on working as they travel, is it hard to find work? I am quite a few years off receiving a pension.	Catark	1	553	07:38 PM Mar 13, 2017 by the rocket
	New to this (Preview) hi my husband and I are about to embark on our travelling career and were wondering what the average couple would spend per week out on the road, we only want to free park. Look forward to hearing from anyone	Catark	7	795	09:31 PM Mar 10, 2017 by Catark
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