The Grey Nomads - General

Bobdown · Bobdown

Just caught up with the Sister in-law and got this Christmas present. I really like clever and useful ideas, apparently she ordered it online. Straight to the caravan......cheers Bob and Jayne

Stillgone · Stillgone

Hi, we pick up our first van in a few months and are wondering what is the best tableware for an off road van being used for long term stays. The important criteria is we want something that is light but also microwave safe. Melamine seems to be the most common but it is not microwave safe. We would love to...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi again, we have brought a boat loader and tinnie, and am seriously thinking of taking this along fr the big lap, but now a few neighbors have said its not worth the effort, weight and fuel consumption in taking one... Can i get some honest opinions on those that have or are travelling with a roof top tin...

Aussieflicker · Aussieflicker

6 months time - off we go! Just ordered a Paramount Micro Single beds - hopefully the right decision. Can't wait J

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Just wondering with the current fire activity around Corryong, do you think the MFSR festival will still happen or be rescheduled

hodgie55 · hodgie55

Can anyone advise are the VW or Mercedes motorhomes front wheel drive or rear wheel as I have a nephew retiring next month and he isn't interested in Japanese motorhomes only the European motorhomes and I said to him I thought they were only front wheel drive and not real suitable to him going out in the b...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Its been raining lightly for 4 hours now around the Euroa area. Weather radar indicates more over Gippsland and the high country. Lets hope it does help extinguish some fires Tony

geoffandalison · geoffandalison

Hi. Can anyone help , I would like to drive back from Darwin to Melbourne, is there anyway you get transport motorhome from Melbourne to Darwin and approx. cost. Thanks Geoff

FrankCarolyn · FrankCarolyn

We are planning a trip from Adelaide to Perth in March and we are new to the grey nomad thing and were wondering if anyone has ever had any trouble in the free camps along the Nullabor Plain. Im a bit nervous about camping in the middle of nowhere alone. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

iana · iana

Visibility about 50m at the most. We are house sitting at Berrima NSW, packed up and all ready to move out. The seat of the fire is still 46km away, but the online map of the fires looks like it is suspect. Looks like we will definitely be seeing the new year in and some. Happy new year to you all.

mischief · mischief

Coming close to hitting the road for a few years.. Need some info regarding above subject.

iana · iana

Seen a lot of the feathered birds now while tripping. The Superb Parrot, all regal, prime and proper is very nice, but the one that takes my prize (a hand full of food) is the King Parrot, they are so cute and beautiful.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

The Vic Emergency web site is poorly implemented from a number of perspectives and can often be very slow or unusable especially on busy days (today!) or over slow links. I have discovered it has a text-only interface which is here: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/public/textonly.html This page is...

yobarr · yobarr

Just like to wish everybody a safe,happy and prosperous new year.At the end of 2020 we can all prepare to welcome the beginning of a new decade,as this decade does not end until midnight on December 31st,2020.If anybody disagrees,just ask yourself how many runs does a cricketer need to complete to...

JayDee · JayDee

Given what our great country is currently experiencing in regards to Bush Fires and the threat of same. Should tonight's fireworks around the country be banned or not. My view is:- No fireworks what so ever should be allowed under these conditions. What are your thoughts???? We can and will be wel...

JayDee · JayDee

For those who elect to travel in the summer months. We were not happy with the heat generated from the awning, which made sitting under the awning unbearable. Soooooo We then Purchased a large heavy duty canvas tarp. Now to attach the tarp to the van above the rolled up awning. Ok!!! before you roll our...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello, I had a frightening experience recently with an 18 volt lithium iron drill battery exploding whilst being charged for only about half an hour and causing several fires throughout the unattached garage. The charger was a genuine Makita 18v charger however the battery was an Ebay battery from...

Snook · Snook

Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook

iana · iana

Just wondering, when reading about how many thousands of k's one has towed a caravan. Is that the odometer reading from the beginning of the trip to the end, including the touring (shopping etc.) of the vehicle un-hitched as well, or do you somehow just record towing Km's.

Haze · Haze

Hi to all who visit this site. Merry Christmas & happy safe travels for 2020. I am looking at the Jayco Conquest mentioned, & I would appreciate any pros/cons on the same. It is powered by a Renault Master. Cheers Haze

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Clever, Belated Christmas gift (Preview) Just caught up with the Sister in-law and got this Christmas present. I really like clever and useful ideas, apparently she ordered it online. Straight to the caravan......cheers Bob and Jayne	Bobdown	2	1397	04:56 PM Jan 13, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Plates and tableware advice for newbie (Preview) Hi, we pick up our first van in a few months and are wondering what is the best tableware for an off road van being used for long term stays. The important criteria is we want something that is light but also microwave safe. Melamine seems to be the most common but it is not microwave safe. We would love to...	Stillgone	7	2271	03:47 PM Jan 12, 2020 by Sarge9
	Carrying a tinnie (Preview) Hi again, we have brought a boat loader and tinnie, and am seriously thinking of taking this along fr the big lap, but now a few neighbors have said its not worth the effort, weight and fuel consumption in taking one... Can i get some honest opinions on those that have or are travelling with a roof top tin...	Branchie	18	5345	04:16 PM Jan 11, 2020 by Eaglemax
	6 months to go! (Preview) 6 months time - off we go! Just ordered a Paramount Micro Single beds - hopefully the right decision. Can't wait J	Aussieflicker	4	1455	12:35 AM Jan 10, 2020 by Tony Bev
	MFSR 2020 (Preview) Just wondering with the current fire activity around Corryong, do you think the MFSR festival will still happen or be rescheduled	Cassie63	9	1671	10:59 PM Jan 9, 2020 by gold dandelion
	vw and mercedes motorhomes (Preview) Can anyone advise are the VW or Mercedes motorhomes front wheel drive or rear wheel as I have a nephew retiring next month and he isn't interested in Japanese motorhomes only the European motorhomes and I said to him I thought they were only front wheel drive and not real suitable to him going out in the b...	hodgie55	7	1509	06:37 PM Jan 8, 2020 by Jaahn
	Rain! (Preview) Its been raining lightly for 4 hours now around the Euroa area. Weather radar indicates more over Gippsland and the high country. Lets hope it does help extinguish some fires Tony	Eaglemax	20	2370	01:50 PM Jan 8, 2020 by Plain Truth
	motorhome transport from melbourne to darwin (Preview) Hi. Can anyone help , I would like to drive back from Darwin to Melbourne, is there anyway you get transport motorhome from Melbourne to Darwin and approx. cost. Thanks Geoff	geoffandalison	11	1558	11:38 AM Jan 8, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Free camping on the Nullarbor Plain (Preview) We are planning a trip from Adelaide to Perth in March and we are new to the grey nomad thing and were wondering if anyone has ever had any trouble in the free camps along the Nullabor Plain. Im a bit nervous about camping in the middle of nowhere alone. Any advice would be very much appreciated.	FrankCarolyn	24	5752	12:58 PM Jan 7, 2020 by Delta18
	Hmm the wind has picked up and its from the NE, not good. (Preview) Visibility about 50m at the most. We are house sitting at Berrima NSW, packed up and all ready to move out. The seat of the fire is still 46km away, but the online map of the fires looks like it is suspect. Looks like we will definitely be seeing the new year in and some. Happy new year to you all.	iana	11	1558	04:56 PM Jan 6, 2020 by Flags2
	No fixed address (Preview) Coming close to hitting the road for a few years.. Need some info regarding above subject.	mischief	6	1466	09:50 PM Jan 5, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Favourite Birds (Feathered variety) (Preview) Seen a lot of the feathered birds now while tripping. The Superb Parrot, all regal, prime and proper is very nice, but the one that takes my prize (a hand full of food) is the King Parrot, they are so cute and beautiful.	iana	14	1467	01:11 PM Jan 5, 2020 by Izabarack
	Vic Emergency website - faster access (Preview) The Vic Emergency web site is poorly implemented from a number of perspectives and can often be very slow or unusable especially on busy days (today!) or over slow links. I have discovered it has a text-only interface which is here: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/public/textonly.html This page is...	Mike Harding	1	1313	12:38 AM Jan 5, 2020 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	New Year's Wishes. (Preview) Just like to wish everybody a safe,happy and prosperous new year.At the end of 2020 we can all prepare to welcome the beginning of a new decade,as this decade does not end until midnight on December 31st,2020.If anybody disagrees,just ask yourself how many runs does a cricketer need to complete to...	yobarr	12	902	12:47 PM Jan 3, 2020 by Iva Biggen
	New Years Eve's fireworks. Yes!!!! or NO!!!! (Preview) Given what our great country is currently experiencing in regards to Bush Fires and the threat of same. Should tonight's fireworks around the country be banned or not. My view is:- No fireworks what so ever should be allowed under these conditions. What are your thoughts???? We can and will be wel...	JayDee	21	1304	10:11 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Cupie
	Extra shade tarp above the awning (Preview) For those who elect to travel in the summer months. We were not happy with the heat generated from the awning, which made sitting under the awning unbearable. Soooooo We then Purchased a large heavy duty canvas tarp. Now to attach the tarp to the van above the rolled up awning. Ok!!! before you roll our...	JayDee	6	1179	08:28 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Cupie
	Exploding Lithium Battery (Preview) Hello, I had a frightening experience recently with an 18 volt lithium iron drill battery exploding whilst being charged for only about half an hour and causing several fires throughout the unattached garage. The charger was a genuine Makita 18v charger however the battery was an Ebay battery from...	ROAD RUNNER	12	2143	03:09 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Mamil
	Portable evaporative air conditioners (Preview) Is anyone using these in your van? I am wondering how much current they drawer, and if they are a practical solution for free camping? Regards, Snook	Snook	13	1471	04:41 PM Dec 30, 2019 by woofta and precious
	Towing Km's how do you record them? (Preview) Just wondering, when reading about how many thousands of k's one has towed a caravan. Is that the odometer reading from the beginning of the trip to the end, including the touring (shopping etc.) of the vehicle un-hitched as well, or do you somehow just record towing Km's.	iana	19	1459	07:53 PM Dec 29, 2019 by iana
	2015 Jayco Conquest 23-4 Motorhome (Preview) Hi to all who visit this site. Merry Christmas & happy safe travels for 2020. I am looking at the Jayco Conquest mentioned, & I would appreciate any pros/cons on the same. It is powered by a Renault Master. Cheers Haze	Haze	5	1493	04:49 PM Dec 29, 2019 by montie
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