The Grey Nomads - General

tea spoon · tea spoon

my first post on here .......is who tows with a car now days NOT A 4X4........... i tow a 14 foot Quest with a ba fairmont .......towed with fords for many years now they do the job well .....when at van parks where i go mostly nearly every vehicle is a 4X4..........unless going off road i find 4X4s not as co...

dragonmist1 · dragonmist1

Hi all, Am new to this. Asking your advice: What are the particular Start Up Costs associated with the van/motorhome lifestyle please? And Ongoing costs? Assuming I buy a van/motorhome and/ or fit it out to my personal feature requirements( cost involved I know ), what are the other costs/ hidden cos...

JayDee · JayDee

Both of us ie:- Jay & Dee both suffer from bad Arthritis. There has been some talk in our circle of friends re the use of CBD. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the Cannabis sativa plant, which is also known as marijuana. My Q is that I am seeking advice from anyone on the forum wh...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there are signs at the extremeties of Tasmania like there is at the 4 most extremities of the mainland Australia? I have done the extremeties of mainland Australia and will be heading to Tasmania soon so I wonder if i can do the same while down there. Any advice would be...

JayDee · JayDee

Here are some great camping specials with ALDI for Saturday 13th February.Has anyone previously purchased the 20 - 22ft van covers and if so are they as good as they say they are???www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-13-february/Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Wednesday 3r...

Possum3 · Possum3

This is the 3rd and final report by Automotive Engineer Colin Young at Caravan Council of Australia; The Status of the Caravan Industry in Australia - RV Books -- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 2nd of February 2021 07:25:28 AM

Possum3 · Possum3

Treasury Laws Amendment (2020 Measures No. 6) Act 2020 (legislation.gov.au) If any goods (caravan per se) purchased on or after 17th day of December 2020 suffers a major failure it may be returned to seller for a full and total refund. The pertinent bit; Schedule 4 paragraph 36: 36 At the end of sect...

Robruno · Robruno

Hi we are looking at buying a Retreat Brampton 2011. We have looked at online reviews, some are really good but there's a lot of bad reviews. Does anyone own/ed one. Can you please tell us what you think about your van Thanks in advance

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

Letter today in the SMH Traveller section"SITE FOR SORE EYES When restrictions eased for Victorians last year we decided to visit Emerald Beach in NSW... ... We decided to take our caravan and relax in the Big4 Emerald Beach park. I rang to book a site, finding one powered site left. We were so lucky? Th...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

https://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/caravan-industry-association-of-australia-make-pitch-to-make-camping-a-tax-deduction-ng-b881783358z

oldbloke · oldbloke

Like many when the virus hit our overseas trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was cancelled. Its starting to look like you've done a fair bit of dough. However, looking forward I'm thinking will we ever travel overseas again? I think it'll be about 2 years before it's safe. Had planned 3 or 4. What are people t...

mike g g · mike g g

We are going to travel north via qld from central coast to darwin leaving mid april is this a good time and also what are good convenient parks to stay in ,close to city ,any ideas welcome .arrive darwin end of april Mike g

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

Has anybody else noted that their viewing options of posts have changed recently. My choice was always date posted, but is has changed to last updated. Yesterday I went through each sub forum and changed the option back to date posted and low and behold today it has reverted to last posted. Alan

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Any comments on the vehicles pro's & con's would be very much appreciated. Gwynne @ "matildatraveller"

gazza48 · gazza48

Hi all.... just trying to make a choice between crossing the NULLARBOR from Melbourne at the end of March or going to Tassie. Would love to do the Nullarbor but unsure if this is a good time. Have watched so many 'you tube' videos and have to say the flies are putting me off!!lol is there a time they are not q...

iana · iana

Anyone with any experience with the telescopic ladders. Review's are not good, broken steps, very flexible. None of our retail outlets selling them?

Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All anyone out there travel for months with a tinnie on the roof of their vehicle. Just wondering how the paintwork holds up on the vehicle with the aluminium running after rain etc

bgt · bgt

I see some media talk of GWM, KIA and Hyundai entering the 4x4 pickup market. There are images on the net. They say they will be direct competition the Toyota and the Ford Ranger. What I haven't seen is any hint of tow rates. Has anyone seen specs for these pickups? HAVAL H9 has a tow rating of 2500kg. I'm g...

Tauzer · Tauzer

Hi, I have just purchased my first caravan and am interested in buying an Annex. The van is a Golf Savannahs 402 with a Thule awning. I live in Ipswich Qld and would appreciate any advise on which Annex to buy and where I could get the best deal. Thanks in anticipation.

jfb · jfb

I live in Panania Sydney. Are there any recommendations in my area to get a 26ft caravan serviced

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	who tows with a car thats not a 4x4 (Preview) my first post on here .......is who tows with a car now days NOT A 4X4........... i tow a 14 foot Quest with a ba fairmont .......towed with fords for many years now they do the job well .....when at van parks where i go mostly nearly every vehicle is a 4X4..........unless going off road i find 4X4s not as co...	tea spoon	19	2640	10:15 PM Feb 5, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	New Beginnings (Preview) Hi all, Am new to this. Asking your advice: What are the particular Start Up Costs associated with the van/motorhome lifestyle please? And Ongoing costs? Assuming I buy a van/motorhome and/ or fit it out to my personal feature requirements( cost involved I know ), what are the other costs/ hidden cos...	dragonmist1	8	1325	09:41 PM Feb 5, 2021 by oldbloke
	CBD and Arthritis. (Preview) Both of us ie:- Jay & Dee both suffer from bad Arthritis. There has been some talk in our circle of friends re the use of CBD. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the Cannabis sativa plant, which is also known as marijuana. My Q is that I am seeking advice from anyone on the forum wh...	JayDee	9	1218	04:21 PM Feb 5, 2021 by Corndoggy
	Extreme points of Tasmania. (Preview) Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there are signs at the extremeties of Tasmania like there is at the 4 most extremities of the mainland Australia? I have done the extremeties of mainland Australia and will be heading to Tasmania soon so I wonder if i can do the same while down there. Any advice would be...	cjt55	7	1849	03:45 PM Feb 5, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Aldi Camping Specials Sat. 13th Feb. 2021 (Preview) Here are some great camping specials with ALDI for Saturday 13th February.Has anyone previously purchased the 20 - 22ft van covers and if so are they as good as they say they are???www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-13-february/Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Wednesday 3r...	JayDee	14	2041	10:49 PM Feb 4, 2021 by Cupie
	The (Unsatisfactory) Status of the Caravan Industry in Australia Part 3: Government Regulatory Issues ( 1 2 ) (Preview) This is the 3rd and final report by Automotive Engineer Colin Young at Caravan Council of Australia; The Status of the Caravan Industry in Australia - RV Books -- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 2nd of February 2021 07:25:28 AM	Possum3	37	1561	05:17 PM Feb 4, 2021 by Trailer Sailer
	Changes to ACL that affects Lemon's (Preview) Treasury Laws Amendment (2020 Measures No. 6) Act 2020 (legislation.gov.au) If any goods (caravan per se) purchased on or after 17th day of December 2020 suffers a major failure it may be returned to seller for a full and total refund. The pertinent bit; Schedule 4 paragraph 36: 36 At the end of sect...	Possum3	12	1342	08:08 PM Feb 3, 2021 by montie
	Retreat Brampton (Preview) Hi we are looking at buying a Retreat Brampton 2011. We have looked at online reviews, some are really good but there's a lot of bad reviews. Does anyone own/ed one. Can you please tell us what you think about your van Thanks in advance	Robruno	3	1194	05:50 PM Feb 3, 2021 by Bobdown
	Do you believe this price (Preview) Letter today in the SMH Traveller section"SITE FOR SORE EYES When restrictions eased for Victorians last year we decided to visit Emerald Beach in NSW... ... We decided to take our caravan and relax in the Big4 Emerald Beach park. I rang to book a site, finding one powered site left. We were so lucky? Th...	Tony LEE	27	2506	07:10 PM Feb 2, 2021 by Bobdown
	Tax Deductions for Camping? (Preview) https://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/caravan-industry-association-of-australia-make-pitch-to-make-camping-a-tax-deduction-ng-b881783358z	Long Weekend	7	1164	03:05 PM Feb 1, 2021 by Ge
	Overseas travel. What next. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Like many when the virus hit our overseas trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was cancelled. Its starting to look like you've done a fair bit of dough. However, looking forward I'm thinking will we ever travel overseas again? I think it'll be about 2 years before it's safe. Had planned 3 or 4. What are people t...	oldbloke	48	2631	09:59 AM Jan 31, 2021 by bgt
	Darwin April May Yes/No (Preview) We are going to travel north via qld from central coast to darwin leaving mid april is this a good time and also what are good convenient parks to stay in ,close to city ,any ideas welcome .arrive darwin end of april Mike g	mike g g	9	1058	03:13 PM Jan 30, 2021 by Wanda
	selected options for viewing posts changing to last posted (Preview) Has anybody else noted that their viewing options of posts have changed recently. My choice was always date posted, but is has changed to last updated. Yesterday I went through each sub forum and changed the option back to date posted and low and behold today it has reverted to last posted. Alan	Brenda and Alan	9	1100	10:11 AM Jan 30, 2021 by Brenda and Alan
	THINKING OF BUYING A JEEP ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Any comments on the vehicles pro's & con's would be very much appreciated. Gwynne @ "matildatraveller"	matildatraveller	33	2453	08:50 AM Jan 30, 2021 by dieseltojo
	NULLARBOR TRIP (Preview) Hi all.... just trying to make a choice between crossing the NULLARBOR from Melbourne at the end of March or going to Tassie. Would love to do the Nullarbor but unsure if this is a good time. Have watched so many 'you tube' videos and have to say the flies are putting me off!!lol is there a time they are not q...	gazza48	19	2902	08:24 PM Jan 29, 2021 by BarneyBDB
	Telescopic Ladders. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Anyone with any experience with the telescopic ladders. Review's are not good, broken steps, very flexible. None of our retail outlets selling them?	iana	31	12156	05:55 PM Jan 29, 2021 by Dougwe
	Tinnie on the roof ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All anyone out there travel for months with a tinnie on the roof of their vehicle. Just wondering how the paintwork holds up on the vehicle with the aluminium running after rain etc	Caravan Happy	40	4374	10:31 PM Jan 28, 2021 by oldbloke
	New 4x4 pickups coming. (Preview) I see some media talk of GWM, KIA and Hyundai entering the 4x4 pickup market. There are images on the net. They say they will be direct competition the Toyota and the Ford Ranger. What I haven't seen is any hint of tow rates. Has anyone seen specs for these pickups? HAVAL H9 has a tow rating of 2500kg. I'm g...	bgt	12	2491	08:26 AM Jan 26, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Buying an Annex (Preview) Hi, I have just purchased my first caravan and am interested in buying an Annex. The van is a Golf Savannahs 402 with a Thule awning. I live in Ipswich Qld and would appreciate any advise on which Annex to buy and where I could get the best deal. Thanks in anticipation.	Tauzer	15	2931	11:43 PM Jan 25, 2021 by Cupie
	Caravan service (Preview) I live in Panania Sydney. Are there any recommendations in my area to get a 26ft caravan serviced	jfb	11	1695	08:48 PM Jan 25, 2021 by Mamil
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