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A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS..
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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...
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I'M new to Caravaning
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Hello there, I hope this is the correct place to introduce myself, I am finding it difficult to locate an alternative place to post. Hi my name is Bill and my wife is Kay we have just purchased a 19' 6" Essential twin wheel caravan and have done one very nervous trip to the country so we are seeking general...
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New to site
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Hi everyoneð
I'm new to the site and new to caravanning and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Dave and my partner Mina and I have just purchased our first caravan. I look forward to learning the ins and outs of caravanning and interacting with you all.
I was lucky enough to see a lot of our beautiful...
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Just joined
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Hi everyone. Just joined this group. My husband Mick and I plus Molly the cavoodle are about to embark on our first half loop. We will be traveling with another couple and are looking forward to the big adventure. We plan to be away for about 11 months. Starting in Brisbane and heading to Rutherglen for t...
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New Here
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Hi I am Jacinta Jacobs - an Aussie outdoor enthussiast. I love being out door and enjoys blogging a lot. Glad to be part of a great forum. Nice to meet you all.
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Newbie - Jo & John look forward to fun times, relaxation, meeting people as we travel.
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Hi, Jo, John & Molly (1yro cat ) Will be heading off on a 6month of so trip in our new but old Isuzu motorhome late April. We will be certainly looking forward to loads of suggestions for our travels.
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Hello
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Hello, just joined, and introducing myself here. Turned 60 last year, and hoping to go places with my 2002 Jayco Freedom pop-top caravan. Not too much experience with caravans, but lots of exp. towing car trailers with heavy loads on them. I suppose the wind factor is one thing that is very different e...
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Old reader, new member
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Hi to all the Grey Nomads. I'm a 70 year old Riverina NSW resident and not enjoying the heat at the moment. My wife and I have a 2014 Regal Aussie Cruiser and tugged by a diesel Toyota Prado. For the past two years we have 'flown' north for the winter and plan to return again this coming season, God willing. H...
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caravan thoughts.
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Hello one and all, my wife and i have just joined the group and are interested in opinions regarding upgrading our poptop caravan and looking at either a jurgen or a jayco, all comments welcome, regards David W.
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TV antennas 2017
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Hi all, we have just sold our large off reader and have gone backwards to a 2005 Jayco Freedom tandem off roader. Now wanting shorter trips and less money tied up. Can anyone assist with information of the best TV antennas available in 2017? With our current van being a pop top we would prefer not to put an...
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Lounge seating
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Hello all. Been a caravan owner for approx. ten years (3 vans) and now looking for a van with lounge seating in the 20' - 22' range that includes double bed and separate shower and toilet. We find café seating uncomfortable. Dinette with fixed table is too restrictive. Any advice/suggestions wit...
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Hello all :-)
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Just wanted to introduce myself as a newbie. We have just purchased a 1998 Regent Legend in average condition. Tows beautifully......She spent 10 hours cleaning and next he's taking van in to assess a few signs of past wet spots and the shower looks dodgy at the base. My task this week is to work out this...
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Mr and Mrs Swampdonkey
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A newbie
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A Grey Nomad caravanner at last! After several extreme long-distance solo horse treks on lonely paths around the world my adventurous spirit was craving new challenges. My once-upon-a-time fantastic adventures with horses, pack donkey or mule, small tent, thin foam mattress and tiny cooking ut...
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2013 prado
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hi nomads the bride and I are going to join the playground in late feb when new van is ready. we own 2013 diesel Prado,i have just spoken to the Toyota dealer from were we purchased it from and asked about the cooling on the auto transmission, the service dept told me that the transmission at worse sh...
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Newbie
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Looking For Info
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Hello to All. Errol & Sue here from Mukinbudin in sunny W.A. in the Heart of the West Australian Wheatbelt, and about to do our tour around this great country, for the first time, we have recently purchased a 23ft Boroma Van kinda old but not as old as me??? when we purchased, we were first time Buy...
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First (oldish) timers
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Hi to all..... Bill & Shona from WA . We have been looking on this forum for a couple of years now with the wish that we may at some point join in all the fun that you guys are having.... now we are at the point of making a decision about spending the (adult) kids inheritance omg..!! lol...if I may ask a co...
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Ge'day
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Ge'day, myself ( Mick ) and partner (Susanna) are" travellers" and I love reading of adventures and travelling around this lovely country of ours. Currently in South Australia, moving to Victoria soon. We are van less as sold the Jayco single axle a few months ago and renting our way to poverty. I'm u...
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Hi
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Hi all I'm Steve, English & I've been touring around Europe for the last 2 years, now thinking of taking on the Australian big lap starting around October '17. Would welcome any tips especially where to fly into and best place to buy a motorhome if that is best plan as I intend to take a year to explore...
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solar v generator
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g'day all picking up my van end of feb ill be towing it with toyota prado with a towing cap of 2500 kilos, was thinking of getting a Honda 2kw generator for the times that we will not have power. we will not be doing any lengthy off the grid parking (Elly still likes some creature comforts). at the moment w...
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