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WoolgoolgaRob · WoolgoolgaRob

Hi, this is my first posting, I'd like to say hello, my wife and I have been on a few trips in our van and are enjoying the life style and people we have meet, it takes a bit of time to know exactly what you want in a van, in fact it's a learning curve for me , we plan on doing the lap before long so a lot of things to ta...

mrharv · mrharv

Hi to you all, We have been grey nomads for 3 years and we have noticed that there are permanent greasy thumb marks on our kitchen cupboards in front of the catch. We are in a Jayco Motor home and the material of the cupboards is paper covered board. Does anybody have any idea how to remove the greasy areas?...

The Duke · The Duke

Brickbats to the S.A. Government Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. During several crossing of the Nullarbor Plains, we have enjoyed the vast open spaces and breathtaking views of the Great Australian Bight and Bunda Cliffs. We had been looking forward to spending 2 night...

Clare · Clare

Hello - I'll be visiting Airlie Beach for a few days from 14 December. I've heard it's a great place for young backpackers and as a grey and solo traveller I wonder whether anyone could recommend a hotel/hostel where I won't feel out of place. Thanks . . .

Sandra G · Sandra G

Is there much work around for people who want it while travelling Thanks Sandra

pearla · pearla

Hi I am new to this so I hope someone is able to help me. We are getting ready to set out on our around Australia trip hoping to take at least 5 yrs or more doing so. We have sold up all our goods & at present renting till we go. We were just wondering how things go regarding mail, drivers licence & votin...

Swoffer · Swoffer

Gday , I'm Al and thats Jen over at the table there glaring at me for spending to much time on chat forums. We are soon to be GNs . Recent illnesses have forced us into early retirement and being unemployable and only 54yo it means we can no longer afford to stay in our house . Well technically , we could but i...

erad · erad

HI All I am new to this site, though not new to caravanning, having owned caravans myself for nearly 40 years, and travelled round the block 3 times, with lots of short trips in between. My father built his own caravan back in the early 1950's. so I have spent the majority of my life with caravans. Curren...

Fizzy Bear · Fizzy Bear

Hi We are Brian and Ann and have started the ball rolling to become Grey Nomads. We reside on the Mornington Peninsula. Our Van has been selected and it will be a Jurgens Tooradin. Have looked at other options (smaller) and as I am an XXL Nomad the interior space and shower size suits. If there are any GN's...

happytruck · happytruck

Has anyone had shift problems with the auto. Only 19,000 Km. Was purchased to tow 5th wheeler ,its been good towing, but at home after trip started to drop down when should be upshifting also shunting. Stephen( happytruck )

Sandra G · Sandra G

Can anyone help us to the best sites for finding work around OZ any sort of work will do. Thanks and i look forward to your help. Sandra

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 several months where people post photos of famous peo...

putz · putz

hi just new to the grey nomads and would like to know has anybody know much aboutbrilliant cobra off road caravan they are sold by bellarine caravans as we are thinking about buying one they seem good value for what they give you. would love some feedback about them thanks

Percnellie · Percnellie

We have the option of purchasing a one owner 2004 Toyota Prado with 175,000s,on the clock,price $24000.Service history by reputable local dealer.Has many extras including reversing mirror,towbar etc...vehicle in excellent condition.will be towing a caravan with gross tow of under 1500kg,13...

Dickidido · Dickidido

I have an aluminum checker plate stone guard across the fromt of my c-van and it needs to be brightened up.....what can I buy to take the film of corrosion off and make it shine?

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

Gday everyone, my names Jamie and my wifes name is Kerryn. We have just purchased our first motorhome and will be counting on you guys for advice etc to make our travels that bit more pleasurable.. Looking forward to chatting and meeting some of you guys soon..

crusader1 · crusader1

Hi all. weve been out and about in camper trailer for a while and with a 3month trip coming up soon we decided to move up to a caravan for a number of reasons. primarily setting up and packing the trailer up every day gets tedious after a while and a lot more comfort and convenience wont hurt. So we ordered a C...

dewberry · dewberry

Hi there, we have been on the road since January 2014 and travelled about 45 thousand kays. We have been working in North Qld since July and live in our Aussie Swag camper trailer, which we love. We like to get off the track when we are on the road (so to speak ) and have started looking for a caravan. I jo...

Maccabee · Maccabee

Hi My name is Maccabee and this is a first time post My wife and myself have just returned home after being away for 10 weeks we have enjoyed our time as we travelled through western NSW and Queensland to Karumba and then over to the Queensland coast and back home to Victoria I wonder if any of you guys have...

pete and tris · pete and tris

hi pete and tris here.... have decided to perchase a motorhome and a frame a light vehicle behind it ...have been doing as much research as possible by reading your forums from what i can gather there are laws and costs for trucks from 4500kg -12000kg about 500$ yearly rego..... drivers required to fil...

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	Hello to all (Preview) Hi, this is my first posting, I'd like to say hello, my wife and I have been on a few trips in our van and are enjoying the life style and people we have meet, it takes a bit of time to know exactly what you want in a van, in fact it's a learning curve for me , we plan on doing the lap before long so a lot of things to ta...	WoolgoolgaRob	5	689	12:53 PM Nov 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	greasy spots on our kitchen cupboards (Preview) Hi to you all, We have been grey nomads for 3 years and we have noticed that there are permanent greasy thumb marks on our kitchen cupboards in front of the catch. We are in a Jayco Motor home and the material of the cupboards is paper covered board. Does anybody have any idea how to remove the greasy areas?...	mrharv	4	711	12:33 PM Nov 12, 2015 by mrharv
	Bunda Cliffs (Preview) Brickbats to the S.A. Government Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. During several crossing of the Nullarbor Plains, we have enjoyed the vast open spaces and breathtaking views of the Great Australian Bight and Bunda Cliffs. We had been looking forward to spending 2 night...	The Duke	3	1407	07:58 PM Nov 11, 2015 by jules47
	Airlie Beach - hotel/hostel (Preview) Hello - I'll be visiting Airlie Beach for a few days from 14 December. I've heard it's a great place for young backpackers and as a grey and solo traveller I wonder whether anyone could recommend a hotel/hostel where I won't feel out of place. Thanks . . .	Clare	6	767	08:26 PM Nov 10, 2015 by Clare
	Work the dirty word (Preview) Is there much work around for people who want it while travelling Thanks Sandra	Sandra G	0	614	04:52 PM Nov 9, 2015 by Sandra G
	Travelling around (Preview) Hi I am new to this so I hope someone is able to help me. We are getting ready to set out on our around Australia trip hoping to take at least 5 yrs or more doing so. We have sold up all our goods & at present renting till we go. We were just wondering how things go regarding mail, drivers licence & votin...	pearla	5	810	02:33 PM Nov 8, 2015 by leestevo
	G'day All Whats this for then ? (Preview) Gday , I'm Al and thats Jen over at the table there glaring at me for spending to much time on chat forums. We are soon to be GNs . Recent illnesses have forced us into early retirement and being unemployable and only 54yo it means we can no longer afford to stay in our house . Well technically , we could but i...	Swoffer	4	768	10:07 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Swoffer
	Newbie here - a bit of advice please... (Preview) HI All I am new to this site, though not new to caravanning, having owned caravans myself for nearly 40 years, and travelled round the block 3 times, with lots of short trips in between. My father built his own caravan back in the early 1950's. so I have spent the majority of my life with caravans. Curren...	erad	4	862	04:54 PM Nov 5, 2015 by brickies
	Newbies to the GN site (Preview) Hi We are Brian and Ann and have started the ball rolling to become Grey Nomads. We reside on the Mornington Peninsula. Our Van has been selected and it will be a Jurgens Tooradin. Have looked at other options (smaller) and as I am an XXL Nomad the interior space and shower size suits. If there are any GN's...	Fizzy Bear	3	553	03:20 PM Nov 5, 2015 by aussietraveller
	2013 BT 50 Auto (Preview) Has anyone had shift problems with the auto. Only 19,000 Km. Was purchased to tow 5th wheeler ,its been good towing, but at home after trip started to drop down when should be upshifting also shunting. Stephen( happytruck )	happytruck	2	764	09:50 AM Nov 4, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	We are almost ready to start our Grey Nomad journey (Preview) Can anyone help us to the best sites for finding work around OZ any sort of work will do. Thanks and i look forward to your help. Sandra	Sandra G	6	673	09:47 AM Nov 4, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY 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 several months where people post photos of famous peo...	Big Gorilla	0	538	04:36 PM Oct 26, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	brilliant cobra 17.6 off road caravans (Preview) hi just new to the grey nomads and would like to know has anybody know much aboutbrilliant cobra off road caravan they are sold by bellarine caravans as we are thinking about buying one they seem good value for what they give you. would love some feedback about them thanks	putz	2	2016	07:48 PM Oct 25, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Prado purchase? (Preview) We have the option of purchasing a one owner 2004 Toyota Prado with 175,000s,on the clock,price $24000.Service history by reputable local dealer.Has many extras including reversing mirror,towbar etc...vehicle in excellent condition.will be towing a caravan with gross tow of under 1500kg,13...	Percnellie	4	710	04:42 PM Oct 25, 2015 by Vince
	Roadstar stone guard clean (Preview) I have an aluminum checker plate stone guard across the fromt of my c-van and it needs to be brightened up.....what can I buy to take the film of corrosion off and make it shine?	Dickidido	4	714	08:51 PM Oct 21, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Hello fellow travellers.. (Preview) Gday everyone, my names Jamie and my wifes name is Kerryn. We have just purchased our first motorhome and will be counting on you guys for advice etc to make our travels that bit more pleasurable.. Looking forward to chatting and meeting some of you guys soon..	Jamie and Kerryn	3	585	08:30 PM Oct 20, 2015 by Fuzzball
	First time under a hard top (Preview) Hi all. weve been out and about in camper trailer for a while and with a 3month trip coming up soon we decided to move up to a caravan for a number of reasons. primarily setting up and packing the trailer up every day gets tedious after a while and a lot more comfort and convenience wont hurt. So we ordered a C...	crusader1	6	833	06:49 PM Oct 20, 2015 by crusader1
	kinda new (Preview) Hi there, we have been on the road since January 2014 and travelled about 45 thousand kays. We have been working in North Qld since July and live in our Aussie Swag camper trailer, which we love. We like to get off the track when we are on the road (so to speak ) and have started looking for a caravan. I jo...	dewberry	4	809	05:09 PM Oct 20, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Portable power sources (Preview) Hi My name is Maccabee and this is a first time post My wife and myself have just returned home after being away for 10 weeks we have enjoyed our time as we travelled through western NSW and Queensland to Karumba and then over to the Queensland coast and back home to Victoria I wonder if any of you guys have...	Maccabee	7	792	07:29 PM Oct 18, 2015 by Dougwe
	large motorhome registration costs (Preview) hi pete and tris here.... have decided to perchase a motorhome and a frame a light vehicle behind it ...have been doing as much research as possible by reading your forums from what i can gather there are laws and costs for trucks from 4500kg -12000kg about 500$ yearly rego..... drivers required to fil...	pete and tris	9	1586	06:33 PM Oct 14, 2015 by Philw
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