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newbie
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Barry and Tania have a Mazda BT50 and a 21 foot van,hope to give and receive good advice
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New Members
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I have seen many people come and go on this forum in the six years or so that I have been a member. Something I have noticed over the last six months o r so, is the number of members welcoming novice members, and wishing them well. A lot of the "welcomers" are relatively new members themselves, I think that t...
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New Member looking forward to experienced advice.
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Bruce & Deb, although exp campers, we have purchased our first van, a 2007 Roma 17'6", currently utilising a VFII commodore wagon. I look forward to searching on this forum for all the right advice. Will initially wait and see how the combo rides before worrying about stabilisers, WDH etc, i hav...
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A new member at the very beginning.. the round Oz trip dream
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At the very beginning, where many of you have been, looking for the best way for a 71 year old and his beautiful wife. We don't know how or when but if is 3 months we would probably hire a camper van- if a year buy and resell same. THanks.
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smartcheck wireless battery monitor
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Hi, I need to fit a monitor for my breakaway batt to comply with NSW road law. does anyone have an opinion on the wireless as apposed to hard wired, thanks.
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New to Site, But!!
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Hey all, Am new to posting here but been hiding in the shadows for a seems like long time, We are 107 days away from the caravan life not new to me as I lived in vans from 6 years old till I got married and now 40 years on going back to the life, we have a few vans but have got our travelling van now and tug sorted, an...
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New nomad - TV Aerial
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Hi there, travelling with caravan TV for the first time and need to set up a suitable aerial. Does anyone have any suggestions out there, apart from leaving it home? cheers
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Our first adventure...
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We have recently finished doing up a bus.... looking forward to taking it for a 'trial' run. somewhere about an hour or two from Brisbane. If anyone could suggest somewhere for the first trip...that would be great! Looking to leave from about the 27th of this month for about 4-5 days. The bus is pretty m...
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Loping along
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Hello from bloke with pajero and an avan camper [via tents, campervan, avan, en suite caravan]. Have enjoyed, and valued, reading posts betimes and thought high time I joined. Best wishes to all.
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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 f...
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Newby vanners
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Hi everyone. Just bought a jeep and jayco van. Hopefully there are a lot of helpful tips where me and my wife can learn the tips to make our new adventures trouble free. Thanks in advancefellow travellers.
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grandjay
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New Here, 6 weeks challenge from house to the big lap
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Hello All Let me introduce my self and family. I am Allen, My wife Niny from Indonesia and 2.5 year old Daughter Almira, We are from Adelaide We have made the big leap to do the big lap ( 6 weeks ago ) Nissan D40 purchased 4 weeks ago, UHF, electric brakes installed, in-dependent inspections and full servi...
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GPS units / combos?
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Hi all, we have recently ordered out Ultimate camper and I am about to decide on which model Isuzu MUX as a tow vehicle. All going well, we will be on the road early 2017. We intend to do a small amount of off road work which will include Fraser/Moreton Islands northern Flinders Ranges, Far West Coast of SA...
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Just joined
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Richard and Karen just joined...have the Prado not the van yet lol. Lots to weigh up weight, models but hoping to make the right decision very soon as we are itching to get started. Looking forward to reading the wonderful post on this site. -- Edited by Tassieite on Monday 19th of September 2016 08:32:...
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Camec Four Season roof hatch verses Jayco Silverline roof hatch
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I want to ask people's opinions whether to fit a new Camec Four Season's roof hatch into a new Jayco or stay with the Jayco roof hatch.
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Tow vehicle
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Hi everyone, This maybe an old subject but my and I are in the market for a new or late model 2nd hand tow vehicle. We have been looking at a dualcab auto diesel with 3-3.5 t towing. Do any models stand out as best. We have looked at Colorado, Amarok, Isuzu and BT 50. Toyota seems to have priced it's self out of...
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Low overpasses going into Melbourne
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Hi All
Just wondering if any body is aware of roads to avoid heading into Melbourne Ferry Terminal from Doncaster East due to low bridges. Somebody has warned us there are low overpasses heading into Melbourne that may not allow caravans enough overhead clearance?
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Dog friendly Site prior to boarding Spirit of Australia from Melbourne
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Hello all we are new to the forum. My husband, dog and myself are starting our lap end of January 2027. Firstly I need anyone's suggestion as to where to stay close the night prior to boarding Spirit of Australia from Melbourne which is dog friendly? If you can help that would be great as I keep going aroun...
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Also just joined
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Brian and Judi, Pajero NW, new LivingEdge Bellagio 6.5 with D035 hitch, had an Adventura previously.
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WASHDAY
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HELLO all, just a simple question from a would be traveller (soon) We have bought a 24 ft Jayco Conquest with twin beds so we don't have room for a washing machine I am wonder what do others do in this situation beside doing it in the river?
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