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Franky31 · Franky31

Hello all, this is Frank and Karen, we are new folk to this forum and the life on the road, but looking forward to doing lots over the coming years. We have a diesel X-Trail manual TL dci 2012. We did a first trip to Jervis Bay Caravan Park and loved it. Managed to find out lots of stuff to add to the van and car t...

rebelno · rebelno

Thank you adding me. Hubby and I are both NB to the motorhome concept. All ready am learning heaps of useful tips etc. We are presently looking at purchasing our first motorhome very soon.

Olppete · Olppete

Hi my name is Peter and I'm looking for a bit of advise on whether I should have a canopy on my triton ute for better fuel economy, I'm pulling a Jayco discovery outback, would I get better fuel economy with a canopy or is it about the same without it. At the moment I'm getting about 15 liters to 100 kms. I'm ab...

twoblackducks · twoblackducks

Hi to all GNs, We have just found the best and cheapest place for any van or trailer parts that we have seen. Our caravan needed new brakes so went to Repco and priced a complete hub. For one it was going to cost us $137 not including seals.Then a very cluey guy sent us to Spinny Bits here is Pakenham and we got...

Mutley · Mutley

Hi all, I've spent a long time reading the forum & finally decided to join up! My wife & I are located in the NE suburbs of Adelaide, we try to get away on a long trip once or twice a year. We currently have a Pajero & a Navara as tow vehicles. Just bought our 1st pop-top, after years of tenting &a...

PDW · PDW

Hi, we are a retired couple travelling in a caravan and cruiser. We previously owned a Winnebago motor home for 11 years and for the last 2 years we have been travelling in a caravan and cruiser. We are looking at travelling to WA mid year and are wondering if anyone knows of a good, secure and safe storag...

Becky · Becky

Hi all. My wife and I are still in the work force with retirement in a few months. We have been researching just what we might like and need to do some exploring. The market place for second hand 4x4's and vans is daunting. We are hopeful of getting some advice from the people who are out there and doing ju...

pergola · pergola

Hello all, Rosalie & I (Peter) retired 2010 (2nd time!) and often travel the wonderful land of Oz in our 100 series Toyota Landcruiser with 19' Bushtracker trailing behind. Mostly like to find a nice camp site away from caravan parks though we do use them and their facilities on an "as-need&...

GreyB4MYTime · GreyB4MYTime

Hi all. A newby here. Just bought our first caravan for weekends away with the kids. Have taken a couple of trips to powered sites to get experience up. Now im getting the setup ready to embalk to some more remote locations with a hop to do a big trip up to QLD from VIC in the next year.

Intro from new member · La Dolce Vita

Hello to all you grey nomads out there. Our names are Cheryl and Mike and we live in Goolwa (not Gawler) SA on the Fleurieu Peninsular. We have done a couple of trips in our little Toyota Coaster. ( Called "La Dolce Vita") and looking forward to a lot more. Planning to go up the middle later this...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Hello to all Grey NomadsI have been watching this site, on and off, for a few years now. I must say that I find it to be an overall friendly site, with many forum members giving helpful hints. My impressions are that all the regular contributors are to be commended for their helpfulness to any who ask for a...

OzTracks · OzTracks

This is our first Post of many. I will add pics and a profile when I get time. Our names are Dave & Sharon , We live South of Adelaide. We bought a DMAX last year and I'm in the setting up stage for our BIG trip. We have a Conquer UEV-490 off road camper it has an Elephant on the side. Our first tip is up in th...

jkis · jkis

Hi, i haven't started to travel yet still looking for a bus to fit out or buy, and change it to suit me. i have found 1 of each, both are unregistered, and both owners want me to sign a stat deck and get a permit to take it home and then do the heavy vehicle inspection. when i have bought cars in the past the o...

Nyx · Nyx

Hi . We are about to take our first short caravan trip as a tester. We have a 14ft Avan and a 4 wheel drive. Have to be in Bowral NSW for a couple of nights. From there we are hoping to head to the coast. I have heard the roads are not great for towing. Macquarie Pass, Jamberoo Mountain or Kangaroo valley...

jameslee · jameslee

Hi everybody we r new to this forum and r desperately need to find accommodation as close as poss 2 greenslopes hospital where my dear wife is booked in 2morow 4 treatment on her spinal disease at 2.30pm. We r ova from w.a. hoping this time she will gain some relief. We r a fully self contained motorhome /...

Sleepy · Sleepy

Hi all, my wife and l are nearing retirement and have started looking at caravans to purchase. We plan to do a few short trips of 1 or 2 months at a time per year. We have looked at a number of vans and tend to get differing advice from dealers. My guess is that it is best to talk to those who are actually in amon...

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 f...

Got2Go · Got2Go

hi everyone just landed in NSW around a month ago with my off sider and our dog Barry. Had enough of living life in a suburb so hit the road and havent looked back since. We follow the old rule K.i.S.S (keep it simple stupid). we love the cold weather so have been chasing that although Barry isnt to happy abo...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

Hello fellow grey nomads! My name is Lesley aka HunnyBunny. I guess I went the long way around introducing myself as I have already posted a couple of times. I have also been warmly welcomed by some of you already. I am looking forward to chatting with you all here & welcome any advice as I am new to the...

DeidreK · DeidreK

Hello my name is Dee and me and hubby love hitching up and getting on the road and going to Apollo Bay and Bright. Issue we have is we have a Nissan Navara D40 2011 Diesal Auto, and going up the hills towing our Jayco Expanda 16:49 feels like a snails pace and just reeves so high but we had checked out and all go...

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	Intro to the forum (Preview) Hello all, this is Frank and Karen, we are new folk to this forum and the life on the road, but looking forward to doing lots over the coming years. We have a diesel X-Trail manual TL dci 2012. We did a first trip to Jervis Bay Caravan Park and loved it. Managed to find out lots of stuff to add to the van and car t...	Franky31	4	650	09:09 PM Mar 9, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Thank you (Preview) Thank you adding me. Hubby and I are both NB to the motorhome concept. All ready am learning heaps of useful tips etc. We are presently looking at purchasing our first motorhome very soon.	rebelno	2	578	08:45 AM Mar 9, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Canopy or no canopy (Preview) Hi my name is Peter and I'm looking for a bit of advise on whether I should have a canopy on my triton ute for better fuel economy, I'm pulling a Jayco discovery outback, would I get better fuel economy with a canopy or is it about the same without it. At the moment I'm getting about 15 liters to 100 kms. I'm ab...	Olppete	6	1634	02:50 PM Mar 7, 2016 by Ge
	caravan bits and pieces (Preview) Hi to all GNs, We have just found the best and cheapest place for any van or trailer parts that we have seen. Our caravan needed new brakes so went to Repco and priced a complete hub. For one it was going to cost us $137 not including seals.Then a very cluey guy sent us to Spinny Bits here is Pakenham and we got...	twoblackducks	1	880	11:04 AM Mar 7, 2016 by Dougwe
	Thanks for adding me to the forum! (Preview) Hi all, I've spent a long time reading the forum & finally decided to join up! My wife & I are located in the NE suburbs of Adelaide, we try to get away on a long trip once or twice a year. We currently have a Pajero & a Navara as tow vehicles. Just bought our 1st pop-top, after years of tenting &a...	Mutley	6	845	07:36 PM Mar 6, 2016 by Mutley
	Thanks for accepting me into your group (Preview) Hi, we are a retired couple travelling in a caravan and cruiser. We previously owned a Winnebago motor home for 11 years and for the last 2 years we have been travelling in a caravan and cruiser. We are looking at travelling to WA mid year and are wondering if anyone knows of a good, secure and safe storag...	PDW	4	635	06:21 PM Mar 6, 2016 by PDW
	Research Phase (Preview) Hi all. My wife and I are still in the work force with retirement in a few months. We have been researching just what we might like and need to do some exploring. The market place for second hand 4x4's and vans is daunting. We are hopeful of getting some advice from the people who are out there and doing ju...	Becky	2	569	09:57 AM Mar 3, 2016 by aussietraveller
	New site Nomads (Preview) Hello all, Rosalie & I (Peter) retired 2010 (2nd time!) and often travel the wonderful land of Oz in our 100 series Toyota Landcruiser with 19' Bushtracker trailing behind. Mostly like to find a nice camp site away from caravan parks though we do use them and their facilities on an "as-need&...	pergola	2	746	09:49 AM Mar 3, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Ahoy there! (Preview) Hi all. A newby here. Just bought our first caravan for weekends away with the kids. Have taken a couple of trips to powered sites to get experience up. Now im getting the setup ready to embalk to some more remote locations with a hop to do a big trip up to QLD from VIC in the next year.	GreyB4MYTime	2	569	09:44 AM Mar 3, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Intro from new member (Preview) Hello to all you grey nomads out there. Our names are Cheryl and Mike and we live in Goolwa (not Gawler) SA on the Fleurieu Peninsular. We have done a couple of trips in our little Toyota Coaster. ( Called "La Dolce Vita") and looking forward to a lot more. Planning to go up the middle later this...	La Dolce Vita	3	617	09:36 AM Mar 3, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Another Newby saying hello from WA (Preview) Hello to all Grey NomadsI have been watching this site, on and off, for a few years now. I must say that I find it to be an overall friendly site, with many forum members giving helpful hints. My impressions are that all the regular contributors are to be commended for their helpfulness to any who ask for a...	Tony Bev	5	731	11:53 PM Mar 1, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Thank'n you all for letting us join the G.N's (Preview) This is our first Post of many. I will add pics and a profile when I get time. Our names are Dave & Sharon , We live South of Adelaide. We bought a DMAX last year and I'm in the setting up stage for our BIG trip. We have a Conquer UEV-490 off road camper it has an Elephant on the side. Our first tip is up in th...	OzTracks	7	912	09:18 PM Feb 27, 2016 by OzTracks
	late starter but keen to get going (Preview) Hi, i haven't started to travel yet still looking for a bus to fit out or buy, and change it to suit me. i have found 1 of each, both are unregistered, and both owners want me to sign a stat deck and get a permit to take it home and then do the heavy vehicle inspection. when i have bought cars in the past the o...	jkis	7	905	08:51 PM Feb 25, 2016 by jkis
	Roads (Preview) Hi . We are about to take our first short caravan trip as a tester. We have a 14ft Avan and a 4 wheel drive. Have to be in Bowral NSW for a couple of nights. From there we are hoping to head to the coast. I have heard the roads are not great for towing. Macquarie Pass, Jamberoo Mountain or Kangaroo valley...	Nyx	3	826	10:47 PM Feb 24, 2016 by Tony Bev
	urgent accommodation for bigrig. (Preview) Hi everybody we r new to this forum and r desperately need to find accommodation as close as poss 2 greenslopes hospital where my dear wife is booked in 2morow 4 treatment on her spinal disease at 2.30pm. We r ova from w.a. hoping this time she will gain some relief. We r a fully self contained motorhome /...	jameslee	2	635	10:35 PM Feb 22, 2016 by adventure before dementia
	Caravan hunting and will be seeking advice/feedback (Preview) Hi all, my wife and l are nearing retirement and have started looking at caravans to purchase. We plan to do a few short trips of 1 or 2 months at a time per year. We have looked at a number of vans and tend to get differing advice from dealers. My guess is that it is best to talk to those who are actually in amon...	Sleepy	6	746	12:46 PM Feb 22, 2016 by Sleepy
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW 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 f...	Big Gorilla	0	601	05:10 PM Feb 21, 2016 by Big Gorilla
	Hello from a WA Pair (Preview) hi everyone just landed in NSW around a month ago with my off sider and our dog Barry. Had enough of living life in a suburb so hit the road and havent looked back since. We follow the old rule K.i.S.S (keep it simple stupid). we love the cold weather so have been chasing that although Barry isnt to happy abo...	Got2Go	1	482	09:27 AM Feb 20, 2016 by Dougwe
	Another Newby (Preview) Hello fellow grey nomads! My name is Lesley aka HunnyBunny. I guess I went the long way around introducing myself as I have already posted a couple of times. I have also been warmly welcomed by some of you already. I am looking forward to chatting with you all here & welcome any advice as I am new to the...	HunnyBunny	0	472	03:25 PM Feb 19, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	best Towing Vehicals for Caravans - Up Hills (Preview) Hello my name is Dee and me and hubby love hitching up and getting on the road and going to Apollo Bay and Bright. Issue we have is we have a Nissan Navara D40 2011 Diesal Auto, and going up the hills towing our Jayco Expanda 16:49 feels like a snails pace and just reeves so high but we had checked out and all go...	DeidreK	4	850	11:01 PM Feb 18, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
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