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Nothing ventured Nothing Gained
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Hi all, Just another new member that wants to say "hello". My wife and I have been campers most of our lives. We are about to head off on a big lap around Aussie. We have purchased a New Age Wallaby pop top van and we are almost packed and ready to go. Looking forward to chatting with you and picking up a few hi...
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Hi all from an old hand at touring
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Hi all I'm Harry from Toony been in most states except N.T. also I'm a retired field/lab tech and a prospector part time My Assie tours are Tassy twice 9 months and 2 weeks, S.A. twice , W.A. for 2 months, Qld for 18 months and heaps of trips to the golden triangle in Vic I drive a Pajero and have an old Rom...
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New members
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Gooday..... We are, in the next couple of weeks, about to order a van and would appreciate any tips or advise from experienced travellers such as yourselves. We currently have an Avan aliner but will be updating to a 23 ft Traveller due to circumstances changing and us deciding to join the GN army. Hav...
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Hi Everyone!! First timer............
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Checking in for the first time. What a terrific website. Very resourceful!! Must go, so much to read.......................Oh, 16footer Jayco, with Nissan Navara............. :):)
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Just another newbie
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Right. I'm introducing myself... I had this brilliant idea to live in a bus (reasons why don't matter). Bought a bus that was already fitted out for a small family to camp in once in a while. I really love it but rapidly learned that there's an enormous amount I don't know. Like - what to do about a grey wate...
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Newbies here to say hello
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Greetings All, My wife and I are very new to this. We are not retirees (long way off) but if hair colour counts I was grey at 25 and now white. We look forward to learning heaps and passing on our experiences. Cheers, unimog
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Replacement Awning Skins
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Hi there I would be interested to know if any-one has had problems with their replacement awning skin from Aussie traveller. Our got pin holes in it within three weeks. They will not take any responsibility. Has this happened to any one else? I suggest if you need an awning skin you definitely go elsewh...
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Late introduction
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Hi all I too apologize for not introducing myself befor posting ....I dont have a pc only a Samsung Galaxy mobile only had for 2 years and at 72 its been a learning curb how to use ...I tried loading pic of my.motor home says uploaded. .in red ...but no pic from my saved pics ..on mobile ..think there sick of...
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Hello from France
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Hello Folks. We are a uk couple living in France for the past 14 years. We were in WA last year visiting old pals and now we would like to go back there and travel around for a few months. We are not strangers to camper vans ,just Australia. I thought we would join up on here and find some advice and info etc. W...
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Us and our Gidget Retro Teardrop Camper
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hi everyone. We're Pete and Leigh from Drouin in Victoria. We've recently bought our camper to do weekends away until Pete finishes work in a year or two. Our story about that journey is here: https://youtu.be/4P2wEs3qOTw my blogpost has more: www.normslast.com we can't wait to retire and join y...
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Keen to hit the tarmac
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Heading off long weekend of June just for two weeks to have a trial run before 5 week trip in Sept. due to cooler weather we plan to head North WA. kalbarri is the goal. Hope to keep updates on the forum.
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Another Newby
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Hi Campers, Just joined this evening. Planning a solo circumnavigation beginning in July from Perth, first stop Cervantes, then Geraldton. Have tent will travel. Looking forward to meeting all the experienced folk out there and hoping I can make the grade. Kampie
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G'day from Mandurah
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I chanced upon this forum while doing some of the seemingly endless research into caravans and equipment. We are 6 months away from buying our new van and going through the "how many panels, battery setup, what sort of fridge" stuff The answers I found in here seemed really helpful so I thought I would...
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Hello to all
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Hi, Garry and I just joined your forum thankyou for excepting us, we are retired and hope to start our journey soon we have just purchased a 2011 Galaxy Odyssey I feel this forum will be very beneficial to us both, we are new at this on the road travelling with a van. There are some issues with trying to get t...
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New to the Grey Nomads site
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Hello All, My wife and I are also new to this fantastic site, we are yet to retire (just around the corner) and really looking forward to our journeys . So far we are taking baby steps exploring Qld in our Jayco outback Stirling. Les & Lorraine
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newby
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just to drop a line and say hi to everyone,i am supposedly grey but not a nomad yet,but plans are on the move.
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Getting on the road....soon
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Just a note to say Hi! The Boss and I are not nomads yet,but plans are on the move by Xmas 2016. I'm looking for some strong opinions as the task of the right rig...caravan or mobile home is starting to become a reality.
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Bailey Orion
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HI guys this is new to us as we are just starting out and are looking for a smaller van to tow behind Hyundai ix35 with tow ball weight of 140kg and max towing of 1600kg. Have looked at a lot of small vans but we wanted an ensuite. I have been looking at a Bailey Orion 2012 but don't know to much about them apart f...
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Duetto 10 L- 12 volt/240volt Hot water System.
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Hi All, I have retired on a boat & fitted a Duetto Hot water system & initially switched it on in 12 volt & left it on as I have 720AH of LiFePo batteries & 1560 Watts of solar, so power is not a problem. What I would like to know. Has anyone else used their Duetto on 12 Volt only & have they...
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Our future adventures
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Dear Grey Nomads, We are happy to be part of this forum to seek advice from those that have 'been there and done that' already. We have already gained useful information from reading techie posts and recommendations for protecting our brand new Ford Ranger and 1998 Future Systems pop top from stones...
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