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Big G says Hi
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Like the rest of you, I am a retired old fart who has dreams of exploring this vast beautiful country of Ours. I am a hot rodder and have a 1950 Ford Tudor. I have restored two caravans, the first one was a 1956 Globetrotter which was a total wreck when i got it and I replaced most outer bondwood, it was not wh...
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Stopover between Karijini and Perth
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Hi All, New to your great Forum. We are John & Lin. Hubbie is grey but I am not...well not quite yet. About to pick up our first Camper Trailer, Jayco Swan. Excited. 3 week trip in October. Perth - Coral Bay - Karijini - Perth. Have booked sites at C/Bay and Karijini, but not sure where to stay over night...
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Binnowee Bush Camp
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Just letting people know that Binnowee is still open and all self contained rigs are welcome.Situated 19 klms nth of Bundaberg, the mowed area is beside a beautiful dam.Firewood is supplied, pets are welcome, but must be restrained at night as we have lots of wildlife. Very safe to leave your rig if yo...
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A new camper
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Hello everyone, I've been lurking around for a couple of weeks now lol looks theres a lot of great info and people here Ive started building a motorhome out of my 2001 Mitsubishi Fighter pan we plan to do a lap around the great country as soon as its finished. Have got a bit done now just trying to get my h...
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Hi from AJ and Martin
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Hi folks
My wife and I are looking at becoming grey nomads. I'm still working so trips around Australia will be some time off, yet.
We're looking at both a caravan and a vehicle with which to tow it. World of Caravans have so many. Spoilt for choice at that particular outlet.
Towing vehicle short l...
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Newbie
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Hi Just introducing myself Ian aka meggsy based in Brisbane
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WELCOME TO ALL NEWCOMERS TO THE FORUM
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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 several months where people post photos of famous peo...
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Spirit of Freedom
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Hi just joined recently, Jane and I live permanently in a converted Bus, we are currently at Buccan Queensland I will try and insert a photo. -- Edited by Shayne on Monday 7th of September 2015 03:27:13 PM -- Edited by Shayne on Monday 7th of September 201...
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Newbie
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Hi to all my name is Lynne In the process of getting ready to become a Nomad in the next 6 months. Looking forward to some helpful hints from you all.
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General enquirey
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I am writing to see if anyone has a problem like mine and if they have a solution or any suggestions to fix. I recently purchased a Toyota Coaster motorhome fitted with a Dometic electric awning. The awning has one problem that i am trying to overcome. When the awning is closed and it rains the rain runs in...
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Hi To Everyone
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Hi everyone Les and Maria here, We hit the road in 5 weeks for our long awaited trip, we hope to see everything we have talked about for 30 odd years and meet some great people out there. Les & Maria
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g day just like to introduce myself Gary and wife Lisa
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have had a motor home for quite few years but have now bought a caravan jayco heritage not sure where on the forum to ask advice, but budget being limited to buy a tow vehicle I was thinking of 07 or later 3ltre prado or 3ltre pajero turbo diesel but the ones in my budget have large ks your thoughts chee...
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Heading north through the centre
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Hi Everyone
This is my first time on the forum. My husband and I are from SA and we are starting to plan our 6 month caravan trip and was wondering what time/month is the best to head up through the centre and then over to WA. Also I would be most grateful if anyone can tell me places that we 'must visit' on our...
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We are new to Grey Nomads and are just writing to say hi to everyone.
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We are presently staying in a caravan park outside of Mackay. After paying $50 a night at some parks we decided to look for a cheapie for a few nights. We found this one for $160 a week but then found that there was a main road and bridge 200 hundred metres in front a train track 200 metres beside us and an Ab...
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Hi from Merv and Nancy
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Just saying Hi as new to the Forum. We have returned to caravanning after 25 years, back then we had a Viscount 14' poptop and travelled much of the Eastern states when the kids were young, plus each winter out in the opal fields of Yowah and Quilpie areas for fossicking. Retired now, we have just bought...
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New to the forum
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Hi every1, grey but no nomad yet. We hope to get on the road for good early next year when I have finished the van and all other things are sorted. Just saying hello for now. regards Gmd
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Don't be ripped off
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Hi all,just a warning to those that my need to buy things at Repco in Canarvon. I bought a 150 W inverter that I had trouble with $187 (since had problem fixed) went to Repco in Canarvon who had a 20 percent sale on.Yes they could get me one up from down south for $315 special price,as I needed it for my CPAP ma...
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Winnebago help required for attachement of scooter ramp at the rear
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Hi we have a Winnebago Esperance and wanted to mount a scooter/motorbike stand at the back of the van, but are worried about the weight and the integrity of the chassis. how do other people get around. my husband doesnt want to tow another vehicle. Some technical help would be great. Thanks
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Newbie
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Hi, I have joined The Grey Nomad Forums to share and get ideas of traveling around Oz. Firstly during a recent trip around N.S.W. Outback we met some people that had a book about pubs and if you visited the pub you could get the page stamped or signed,something like a pub crawl. Would any one know of this bo...
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Hello all
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Hi all just joined like to introduce myself. I have just made redundant what a shame and I have decided to set off on an adventure. Just about to buy a caravan and head off. I will most certainly be asking a lot of questions from you fine people. Does anyone have any advise for looking for casual work to supp...
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