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Feel a bit of a Fraud, no longer a Nomad
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Not been a Nomad for over 5 years, permanent in a Caravan Park now. But meet a lot of friendly folk who still are. Retired 7 years ago and after a couple of years on the road headed back to the Daughter and Grandkids in Geraldton WA. Just bought an old Coaster, so maybe the feet are getting itchy again :) Had...
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prrojectors
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hi Just wondering if any one knows about projectors , I would like to bye a projector so I can show movies outdoors and run it off my solar system 4 panels ... do they exist ? if not can any one recommend one that is good quality and yet does not use to much power thanks in advance , and have a beautiful da...
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Doing it!
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Hi all. For years I dreamt of travelling around in a van, but life got in the way. I'm happy to report that I am now part-way through my 'maiden voyage', having made it from Canberra to Brisbane, and am absolutely loving it.
Neither my tug (2001 Pajero) nor my van (1987 Viscount Regency) are flash, but bo...
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Just Twigged I've not introduced us to the group ...
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g'day, just a quick introduction ... Sort of recently retired (October 2013) ... Wife is Marion and I'm Bob. We bought our first 'van (second-Gand Jayco Pop Top 2007) for Xmas and have spent a few months (and $$) to try and make sure everything is checked, fixed, etc, etc. our "Tug" is a se...
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Won't be long now.....
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Good morning to all the fabulous senior citizens (or approaching) of our great country, We have finalised the plans for our caravan and will take delivery in September. With a new tug, we will have a lovely three week holiday to iron out the bugs, return home and prepare for the change of lifestyle that...
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We are finally heading off
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Hi all our caravan which we have called Cyril is finally ready and we are heading off. We only have a month this time. So we thought we would head to Broken Hill, make our way across NSW and down to Canberra then home. we will have our 10 year old Jack Russell Muss India Jane Claudette travelling with us. Can...
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G'day
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Just joined and saying G'day. Looking to exchange tips and tricks for caravanners.
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Hi to all the new GN's
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I've been a bit busy settling into the lifestyle (which I am loving) but I thought I should stop off and say 'Hi'.
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House Dweller Dreaming of The Open Road!
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Hey forum! I live in far north Qld in the small township of Cooktown. I hope to one day be a grey nomad. I am often researching and dreaming on the net and love reading of others adventures on the open road! For now I will remain housebound as a carer for mum who had a stroke and who will be 80 in January. We...
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Newbie Here
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Hello my name Chris 50yrs young got the grey hair. I have a camper trailer but I'm looking around for a good how can I put it used van or second hand. Just reading the forum on on info I need to know and look for in a good second hand van my price range is about $45,000 so hopefully get a good one. I live in Yea V...
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Starting out.
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Plans are in place, Escape from the kids Tow unit being readied, F150 on LPG Looking at caravans, 22 ft or so. 2800 kgs ATM 30 months to go. time is flying along. So much to do , So little time.
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Getting Organised
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Hello there Have been following lots of posts on here lately and getting lots of valuable information. We picked up our 2011 Ford Territory on Thursday and collect our 2008 Coromal Princeton 651 Van this week. It is both an exciting and at the same time daunting experience as we have never done this b...
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Join us in a Game......
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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 line 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 famou...
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Hello Nomads!
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Just a quick first post to say Hello, We have a Golf Tourer GTX Mk3 that we are currently living in. It is pretty well set up for free camping Around September we will be off on the lap,, Peter & Diane & Guiness the dog.
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Want to be Grey Nomads
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Hi All Helen and I are slowly working our way into retirement in a couple or 5 years or when ever work gives me the you know what's. We bought a new Bailey Unicorn Pamplona in Dec 2012 and have been to Tassie and back from North west of WA, we tow with a Hyundai Terracan it is a great setup and both work well tog...
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Viscount Nipper 1992
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recently purchased Viscount Nipper 1992 with side entry door, our first van, hoping someone can advise us on what material is used for the van walls. considering mounting tool box on the rear wall.
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new member
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hi all,we are rob and shaz from Bombala nsw very new to caravaning we have a golden eagle rambler pop top and love it our tow vehicle is a 2013 ford ranger xlt plus we have 2 maltese pups which will accompany us on our trips where possible,both working full time and more so not a greal deal of spare time,rob....
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Another solo newbie
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Hi Gang,Another solo newbie on board, allow me to introduce myself.I am Rex, a retired Data Modeller and owner of Poppet, my Land Rover Defender.Almost ready to set off from Melbourne heading over to WA and NT to find some good spots for watercolour painting with a little fishing for the frypan. I wou...
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ANOTHER new grey nomad lol
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Hi guys, WOW must have been something in the water all those years ago. Our numbers seem to be growing.. Briefly our names are Glenda and Rod. We hail from the western third of this great country but at present we are in a caravan park in Darwin on our obligatory lap of the block, 2 months into the trip. How...
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Just saying Hi
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Hi my name is Allan i have owned caravans since the 70's i also converted a 33ft bus into a motorhome in the 80's and toured with the family for two years i live in SE Queensland i sold a roadstar 22ft a couple of years ago and now have a Jayco Penguin am looking at upgraging again in the very near future Allan...
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