The Grey Nomads - General

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/6844740/heads-up-road-to-be-closed-as-removal-of-fallen-load-takes-place-in-dawesville-this-weekend/?fbclid=IwAR203JSVzuwhUhqHzb96CGd0jb71y_5hysEu1IAXAiBPoCKFjuYbT79ZNkQ

jjcahill1 · jjcahill1

best aravan parks

pghollis · pghollis

Hi, well we have just had a phone call saying that our new van that we ordered at the Melbourne caravan and camping show in February is ready for pick up. I'm not really sure that we should be picking this up considering the dealer is in Traralgon and we are in Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, but the dealersh...

Possum3 · Possum3

The only grocery store for 500 klm was burnt last Sunday & groceries will be in short supply, until stocks start rolling in Stock up at Mount Isa, Alice Springs or Katherine Free camping north of the town within walking distance of the Tennant Creek Hotel

erad · erad

Over the years, I have seen quite a few Victorian registered caravans being towed by vehicle with other state registrations - mainly NSW tugs. With the Corona Virus and the border closures, I wonder how they are getting on up North now - are they being pulled over by the police as they travel along?

whiteman · whiteman

Looking for advice on the best / cheapest All Terrain tyre to use as replacements for the current lot which have been on the van since new in 2008. Plenty of tread left with no obvious signs of damage or flaws. Our local BFG dealer can supply a fresh set in the same size at $299 each plus an alternative bran...

rmb3218 · rmb3218

Hi, Is there any plans of having a "view new posts" button on the forum home page so that you can go straight to new posts since your last visit. All the other forums I use have this option. Also is there any plans for Tapatalk? thanks Kevin -- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 12th of February 2014 02:15:...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I have been recommended to purchase a lightweight 3-step ladder, eg so I can get up high enough to attach the 2 side privacy panels. Does anyone have a suggestion for a brand/model that would be suitable? I would like it to be small enough to fit into the back of my Land Cruiser 200 series. Thanks and Che...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning everyone, Yes It was a Dream that I dreamt up. Twin rollout Solar awnings either side of our van, that pumped out 1200 watts of solar power for long term off grid to power including our AC. What a dream idear, Or am I losing it already. Can the solar tech boys and girls make dreams come to life. Have a...

Donna and David · Donna and David

Been planning our big lap for years, upgrading the van and the tow vehicle, and planning the trip on an excell spreadsheet meticulously so we would get through the top end before the big wet. Planned to spend most of the nights free camping in our ensuite van and read everything we could find on the big la...

PeterX · PeterX

https://the-shed.nz/home/2020/7/8/make-a-camper-trailer

Ger08 · Ger08

We were heading south to Perth from Carnarvon over the weekend and the number of vans heading north was staggering, Ive never seen anything like it. We witnessed one accident involving a jack knifed van and another vehicle, countless numbers of idiots ignoring double white lines and just a general s...

Umpie1 · Umpie1

I am looking to replace the above in my van, however through searching I am unable to find any business in Australia that could supply what I need. A standard single bed doona is too wide as my single bed is 70cm wide. if I can get one my preference would be a wool doona. Any help please?

Bridgybob · Bridgybob

Hi am looking at a 2009 aussiewide paringa caravan but can not find much about them, can any one tell me if they have any faults. cheers

Tones · Tones

If you are travelling west on the Capricorn Highway in Central Queensland and you wish to stop at the freedom camping area in Duaringa, AND if you need an 8.5 kg. Swap and go at the local roadhouse, check the price first; we paid $45.00 and the Truma scan gauge read half full further down the road. Not cast...

Dreamer1 · Dreamer1

Hi all, any advice on overnight accommodation along the Hume Hwy between Syd & Vic? We are moving to Tassie with our two cars & a caravan, so will need easy turn & parking access. We can't stay in the van as it will be full stuff. A nice quiet B&B or motel. Any advice would be great.

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-14/11-hospitalised-with-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-hobart/12452230"Eleven people including nine children have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after an open charcoal grill was used inside a house. Two adults and five children are currently...

New member · Ventura

Hi all, We have just semi retired from full time farming ,have purchased a van to explore this great country of ours,looking forward to sitting around camp fires sharing stories with fellow travellers

bilbo · bilbo

Looking for feedback on engine over heating sensors?? good or bad? cheers Bilbo

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

G'day members, I've just been doing a bit of a dig around in the Search areas regarding hoses & as one member mentioned "Talking about excess weight is like flogging a dead horse (with the appropriate cartoon to go with it)." I used to carry a 10m water hose & the same in the sullage hose but have b...

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	Mandurah WA Delays to Traffic (Preview) https://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/6844740/heads-up-road-to-be-closed-as-removal-of-fallen-load-takes-place-in-dawesville-this-weekend/?fbclid=IwAR203JSVzuwhUhqHzb96CGd0jb71y_5hysEu1IAXAiBPoCKFjuYbT79ZNkQ	Possum3	2	778	07:39 PM Jul 24, 2020 by yobarr
	Kalgoorlie (Preview) best aravan parks	jjcahill1	2	622	06:48 PM Jul 24, 2020 by Nevd
	Covid advise (Preview) Hi, well we have just had a phone call saying that our new van that we ordered at the Melbourne caravan and camping show in February is ready for pick up. I'm not really sure that we should be picking this up considering the dealer is in Traralgon and we are in Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, but the dealersh...	pghollis	13	1495	04:30 PM Jul 24, 2020 by dishlicker
	Tennant Creek NT. (Preview) The only grocery store for 500 klm was burnt last Sunday & groceries will be in short supply, until stocks start rolling in Stock up at Mount Isa, Alice Springs or Katherine Free camping north of the town within walking distance of the Tennant Creek Hotel	Possum3	15	1108	01:01 PM Jul 24, 2020 by Craig1
	Vic registered caravans (Preview) Over the years, I have seen quite a few Victorian registered caravans being towed by vehicle with other state registrations - mainly NSW tugs. With the Corona Virus and the border closures, I wonder how they are getting on up North now - are they being pulled over by the police as they travel along?	erad	22	1469	06:29 AM Jul 24, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Tyres for Caravan use (Preview) Looking for advice on the best / cheapest All Terrain tyre to use as replacements for the current lot which have been on the van since new in 2008. Plenty of tread left with no obvious signs of damage or flaws. Our local BFG dealer can supply a fresh set in the same size at $299 each plus an alternative bran...	whiteman	17	3536	09:30 PM Jul 23, 2020 by whiteman
	"View New Posts" button ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, Is there any plans of having a "view new posts" button on the forum home page so that you can go straight to new posts since your last visit. All the other forums I use have this option. Also is there any plans for Tapatalk? thanks Kevin -- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 12th of February 2014 02:15:...	rmb3218	33	2447	07:37 PM Jul 23, 2020 by Rob Driver
	Lightweight 3-step ladder (Preview) I have been recommended to purchase a lightweight 3-step ladder, eg so I can get up high enough to attach the 2 side privacy panels. Does anyone have a suggestion for a brand/model that would be suitable? I would like it to be small enough to fit into the back of my Land Cruiser 200 series. Thanks and Che...	rexboggs5	26	2813	06:58 PM Jul 23, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	While I was sleeping I had a Dream (Preview) Morning everyone, Yes It was a Dream that I dreamt up. Twin rollout Solar awnings either side of our van, that pumped out 1200 watts of solar power for long term off grid to power including our AC. What a dream idear, Or am I losing it already. Can the solar tech boys and girls make dreams come to life. Have a...	Old and Grey	16	1377	03:35 PM Jul 23, 2020 by Tony Bev
	CANCELLING OUR BIG LAP PLAN (Preview) Been planning our big lap for years, upgrading the van and the tow vehicle, and planning the trip on an excell spreadsheet meticulously so we would get through the top end before the big wet. Planned to spend most of the nights free camping in our ensuite van and read everything we could find on the big la...	Donna and David	25	1549	09:21 AM Jul 22, 2020 by Donna and David
	Shed magazine has a article on making your own camper trailer DIY (Preview) https://the-shed.nz/home/2020/7/8/make-a-camper-trailer	PeterX	3	610	10:50 PM Jul 20, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Heading North - WA (Preview) We were heading south to Perth from Carnarvon over the weekend and the number of vans heading north was staggering, Ive never seen anything like it. We witnessed one accident involving a jack knifed van and another vehicle, countless numbers of idiots ignoring double white lines and just a general s...	Ger08	2	679	02:51 PM Jul 20, 2020 by Dhutime
	Caravan Single Bed Doona/Quilt (Preview) I am looking to replace the above in my van, however through searching I am unable to find any business in Australia that could supply what I need. A standard single bed doona is too wide as my single bed is 70cm wide. if I can get one my preference would be a wool doona. Any help please?	Umpie1	9	2671	11:03 AM Jul 20, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	aussiewide paringa caravans (Preview) Hi am looking at a 2009 aussiewide paringa caravan but can not find much about them, can any one tell me if they have any faults. cheers	Bridgybob	3	995	10:13 PM Jul 19, 2020 by Possum3
	LPG - how lucky were we! (Preview) If you are travelling west on the Capricorn Highway in Central Queensland and you wish to stop at the freedom camping area in Duaringa, AND if you need an 8.5 kg. Swap and go at the local roadhouse, check the price first; we paid $45.00 and the Truma scan gauge read half full further down the road. Not cast...	Tones	4	914	10:39 AM Jul 19, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hume accom advice. (Preview) Hi all, any advice on overnight accommodation along the Hume Hwy between Syd & Vic? We are moving to Tassie with our two cars & a caravan, so will need easy turn & parking access. We can't stay in the van as it will be full stuff. A nice quiet B&B or motel. Any advice would be great.	Dreamer1	8	637	04:18 PM Jul 18, 2020 by drtooheys
	Another serious carbon monoxide incident. (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-14/11-hospitalised-with-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-hobart/12452230"Eleven people including nine children have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after an open charcoal grill was used inside a house. Two adults and five children are currently...	Peter_n_Margaret	9	1030	02:49 PM Jul 18, 2020 by Mike Harding
	New member (Preview) Hi all, We have just semi retired from full time farming ,have purchased a van to explore this great country of ours,looking forward to sitting around camp fires sharing stories with fellow travellers	Ventura	7	717	02:24 PM Jul 18, 2020 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	over heating sensors? (Preview) Looking for feedback on engine over heating sensors?? good or bad? cheers Bilbo	bilbo	10	899	10:59 AM Jul 18, 2020 by hako
	Hoses - how much to carry? (Preview) G'day members, I've just been doing a bit of a dig around in the Search areas regarding hoses & as one member mentioned "Talking about excess weight is like flogging a dead horse (with the appropriate cartoon to go with it)." I used to carry a 10m water hose & the same in the sullage hose but have b...	Warren-Pat_01	9	3179	09:26 PM Jul 17, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
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