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Cliffy and Shell · Cliffy and Shell

I'm on a roll. Shell and I have just bought our first van. Crusader Musketeer. We are not quite at retirement yet but we are practising every second weekend or so, by making short trips out from Perth both north and south in direction. The days of tenting and towing the boat are all but finished and I look f...

sandgrooper1 · sandgrooper1

Hi, My wife and I are new to this forum aged in our early 50's. We have just brought a 2008 Windsor Genesis 638 to replace our 1998 Windsor Dynasty pop top which we had for 10 years. This van has the bathroom, aircon etc which our last van lacked. Tow with a new model 2012 Dmax Dual cab manual. I guess we are no...

Pwee54 · Pwee54

Hi fellow Grey Nomads. I'm an extreme novice in caravanning. I've recently bought a Goldstream camper trailer & towed it empty with a Holden Crewman. Much to my disappointment there was a lot of swaying as well as up & down movement when it was being towed. Without changing vehicles would w...

MrGrumbles · MrGrumbles

Hi, this is only my second post so a quick intro. We are Scott, Danielle & Declan with a combined age of 83. We recently decided on an adventure before Declan starts school so I quit Corporate life, we ordered a van and now we need a rig to tow it. After exploring the Dual cab ute scene I've decided I wan...

Liz3112 · Liz3112

We are new members in here and about to embark on travelling around our magnificent country, as soon as we sort out our finances and wheels. Just wondering out there for tips please on travelling with cats. We're purchasing a fifth wheeler so we're interested to find out what works best - inside the v...

Stuart Buxton · Stuart Buxton

Hi My wife and I intend flying from UK into Perth and plan to spend 6wks travelling from Perth to Gold Coast via WA NT and into QLD via Cairns. Any advise on when to travel, routes, camping grounds, hiring info (camper van), plus any general advise would be v welcome. Frequent visitor to Oz, but...

Glendawan · Glendawan

If you're looking for a great place to stay, as long as you like. Property 30 minutes from Townsville, separate shower toilet and power in exchange very light duties. Friendly family, pets welcome. Horses everywhere.

Phil C · Phil C

Born October 1950 (baby boomer) Educated NSW, joined the airforce in 1968, finished as a avionics technician in 1980. Completed a degree in Education in 1999. Have worked for Job Network, Centrelink, Registered Training Organisations, and Catholic Education as a teacher. We currently live in ou...

Jaxton123 · Jaxton123

G'day all, Looking forward to being a member of the forum. Hoping to pick up some tips from the forum to make our trips easier.

Trevor 57 · Trevor 57

Howdy everyone, Trevor here, my wife and I own a Ranger and tow a A'Van Cruiseliner, we both still work full time, but are patiently awaiting the day when . . . . . . .

harleyjs · harleyjs

hi all, my wife and i retired back in 2011 and have been on the road since. we have done 3 laps, half way round last year we found the ideal spot to spend winter, and came back again this year. harley

Helbob · Helbob

Hi Has anyone travelled along the Savannah way between Normanton and Borroloola recently? What is this section of the road like? Also thinking of going in to Lorella Springs. Any info would be appreciated . Helbob

rond · rond

We have just ordered a new Jayco Silverline and it will be delivered at the end on September. At present we are both working, and for a few months will be just doing weekend trips to get used to it. It is our first caravan so i guess we have a lot to learn. Early next year we will retire and take to the road. Hope...

Gregnsue · Gregnsue

We have been on the road for almost three years now starting from Central Coast, NSW and loving it. So far we have spent over two years in WA and still have lots to see, but we might not have a lot of money but we do have a lot of time! Where to go next? Talking to other people or the use of Wikicamps app usually he...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I grew up in NZ on family dairy farm , when I left school at 17 I took on 37% share milking which means 37% of the dairy check . I have to maintain dairy gear and fuel, maintenance for equipment .. So you can see where I've learned mechanics .. my father was into horse racing trotters And bred a few good horses...

Allirah · Allirah

Hey, new forum member here. My partner (Tony) and I are wannabe grey nomads. We are hoping to hit the road towards the end of this year. From there, who knows! For the last few years we've been happy occasional weekenders in our little VW Caravelle, but he's not the right size for us for long term travel...

Seachange2000 · Seachange2000

Hi there, My wife and I had our first "Seachange" when we left Australia on 1.1.2000 to do some teaching overseas. Sixteen years of that nomad existence came to an end last Sunday. We have been wandering the world and living out of suitcases and working happily throughout Asia and the Pa...

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...

New members and new to caravanning · Pam and Rod

Hi everyone, we haven't done this before but are all set to go with Bailey caravan and 07 SWB PAJERO. As yet we have not been anywhere but as soon as the cold snap forecast for next week has passed we will head north for a weeks shakedown trip to find out what we need and haven't got! Oh, forgot to mention we ar...

Linda_and_Luis · Linda_and_Luis

Hi and thanks for adding us. We are both in our 50's and although not retired yet, we are certainly looking forward to joining the grey nomads travelling around this lovely country in the future. We love camping - we have an off-road pop-top caravan - and travelling and especially love anywhere we can t...

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	First post, first forum and first van.... (Preview) I'm on a roll. Shell and I have just bought our first van. Crusader Musketeer. We are not quite at retirement yet but we are practising every second weekend or so, by making short trips out from Perth both north and south in direction. The days of tenting and towing the boat are all but finished and I look f...	Cliffy and Shell	5	617	09:13 PM Jul 27, 2015 by Cliffy and Shell
	Gidday from WA (Preview) Hi, My wife and I are new to this forum aged in our early 50's. We have just brought a 2008 Windsor Genesis 638 to replace our 1998 Windsor Dynasty pop top which we had for 10 years. This van has the bathroom, aircon etc which our last van lacked. Tow with a new model 2012 Dmax Dual cab manual. I guess we are no...	sandgrooper1	6	665	07:29 AM Jul 27, 2015 by Dougwe
	Weight Distribution Harness (Preview) Hi fellow Grey Nomads. I'm an extreme novice in caravanning. I've recently bought a Goldstream camper trailer & towed it empty with a Holden Crewman. Much to my disappointment there was a lot of swaying as well as up & down movement when it was being towed. Without changing vehicles would w...	Pwee54	4	572	09:43 PM Jul 26, 2015 by Cliffy and Shell
	Land Cruiser 200 or Disco 4? (Preview) Hi, this is only my second post so a quick intro. We are Scott, Danielle & Declan with a combined age of 83. We recently decided on an adventure before Declan starts school so I quit Corporate life, we ordered a van and now we need a rig to tow it. After exploring the Dual cab ute scene I've decided I wan...	MrGrumbles	3	605	09:37 AM Jul 26, 2015 by Hendo
	Greetings from a new member and looking for tips on travelling with cats. (Preview) We are new members in here and about to embark on travelling around our magnificent country, as soon as we sort out our finances and wheels. Just wondering out there for tips please on travelling with cats. We're purchasing a fifth wheeler so we're interested to find out what works best - inside the v...	Liz3112	6	587	10:52 PM Jul 25, 2015 by iana
	General advice (Preview) Hi My wife and I intend flying from UK into Perth and plan to spend 6wks travelling from Perth to Gold Coast via WA NT and into QLD via Cairns. Any advise on when to travel, routes, camping grounds, hiring info (camper van), plus any general advise would be v welcome. Frequent visitor to Oz, but...	Stuart Buxton	4	938	01:04 PM Jul 25, 2015 by PeterD
	Property needs you (Preview) If you're looking for a great place to stay, as long as you like. Property 30 minutes from Townsville, separate shower toilet and power in exchange very light duties. Friendly family, pets welcome. Horses everywhere.	Glendawan	0	614	08:57 PM Jul 24, 2015 by Glendawan
	Ive never really introduced myself here (Preview) Born October 1950 (baby boomer) Educated NSW, joined the airforce in 1968, finished as a avionics technician in 1980. Completed a degree in Education in 1999. Have worked for Job Network, Centrelink, Registered Training Organisations, and Catholic Education as a teacher. We currently live in ou...	Phil C	9	697	01:49 PM Jul 23, 2015 by KFT
	G'day from Jaxton (Preview) G'day all, Looking forward to being a member of the forum. Hoping to pick up some tips from the forum to make our trips easier.	Jaxton123	5	566	06:46 AM Jul 22, 2015 by Netco
	Trevor here (Preview) Howdy everyone, Trevor here, my wife and I own a Ranger and tow a A'Van Cruiseliner, we both still work full time, but are patiently awaiting the day when . . . . . . .	Trevor 57	7	639	08:53 PM Jul 20, 2015 by Cadpete
	gudday (Preview) hi all, my wife and i retired back in 2011 and have been on the road since. we have done 3 laps, half way round last year we found the ideal spot to spend winter, and came back again this year. harley	harleyjs	7	569	10:29 PM Jul 19, 2015 by harleyjs
	Savannah way (Preview) Hi Has anyone travelled along the Savannah way between Normanton and Borroloola recently? What is this section of the road like? Also thinking of going in to Lorella Springs. Any info would be appreciated . Helbob	Helbob	5	499	06:17 PM Jul 19, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hello all from Helen and Ron (Preview) We have just ordered a new Jayco Silverline and it will be delivered at the end on September. At present we are both working, and for a few months will be just doing weekend trips to get used to it. It is our first caravan so i guess we have a lot to learn. Early next year we will retire and take to the road. Hope...	rond	6	640	03:59 PM Jul 19, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Gooday to fellow travellers. (Preview) We have been on the road for almost three years now starting from Central Coast, NSW and loving it. So far we have spent over two years in WA and still have lots to see, but we might not have a lot of money but we do have a lot of time! Where to go next? Talking to other people or the use of Wikicamps app usually he...	Gregnsue	7	730	03:58 PM Jul 19, 2015 by cruiser1980
	My past introduction (Preview) I grew up in NZ on family dairy farm , when I left school at 17 I took on 37% share milking which means 37% of the dairy check . I have to maintain dairy gear and fuel, maintenance for equipment .. So you can see where I've learned mechanics .. my father was into horse racing trotters And bred a few good horses...	Aus-Kiwi	1	335	11:13 PM Jul 14, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Just a Hi (Preview) Hey, new forum member here. My partner (Tony) and I are wannabe grey nomads. We are hoping to hit the road towards the end of this year. From there, who knows! For the last few years we've been happy occasional weekenders in our little VW Caravelle, but he's not the right size for us for long term travel...	Allirah	4	644	04:53 PM Jul 13, 2015 by aussietraveller
	New Aussie Nomads (Preview) Hi there, My wife and I had our first "Seachange" when we left Australia on 1.1.2000 to do some teaching overseas. Sixteen years of that nomad existence came to an end last Sunday. We have been wandering the world and living out of suitcases and working happily throughout Asia and the Pa...	Seachange2000	7	789	04:41 PM Jul 13, 2015 by aussietraveller
	WELCOME TO ALL NEWCOMERS TO THE FORUM (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	474	11:59 AM Jul 12, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	New members and new to caravanning (Preview) Hi everyone, we haven't done this before but are all set to go with Bailey caravan and 07 SWB PAJERO. As yet we have not been anywhere but as soon as the cold snap forecast for next week has passed we will head north for a weeks shakedown trip to find out what we need and haven't got! Oh, forgot to mention we ar...	Pam and Rod	8	804	05:24 AM Jul 11, 2015 by dishlicker
	Hello Grey Nomads from Linda & Luis on the Gold Coast! (Preview) Hi and thanks for adding us. We are both in our 50's and although not retired yet, we are certainly looking forward to joining the grey nomads travelling around this lovely country in the future. We love camping - we have an off-road pop-top caravan - and travelling and especially love anywhere we can t...	Linda_and_Luis	8	642	04:44 AM Jul 8, 2015 by cruiser1980
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