The Grey Nomads - General

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi, has anyone got any recommendations where to stay with our van for a visit to Brisbane for a few days, and also at the Gold Coast as well. Not really excited about it but may as well have a look around while we are in those areas. Missing outback and far north QLD already. Those areas are not to be beat. Jo...

Duh · Duh

http://www.scoopon.com.au/deals/35433/magna-mesh-black-fly-screen-door-delivered?utm_source=scoopon&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsnational

mike g g · mike g g

Are having a new dometic harrier air con fitted due to hail damage of old unit ,any comments 're this unit is it efficient and is it quiet compared to the old unit any feed back would be appreciated thanks Mike G

circlek · circlek

Hi, a question for those who are travelling full time, how do you manage with not having a fixed address? With regards to centrelink, vehicle rego and insurance etc. Thanks -- Edited by circlek on Saturday 31st of August 2019 09:41:44 AM

JayDee · JayDee

Being a Queenslander, ....I have just checked the B.O.M. and it appears that there is not a bit of rain anywhere to be seen in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. ( That is the only areas I checked) In Brisbane, in the month of August we held our Annual Agriculture Show (EKKA) and we never got a drop of...

JayDee · JayDee

https://www.racq.com.au/Living/Articles/Date-set-for-Toowoomba-Bypass-opening

iana · iana

Putting this up for those just starting out and/or setting up. I have been towing a large van now for a while, I have both a rear view camera (view from the back of van), and the clip on mirrors. When I finish reversing, I realize, I have not referred to the camera monitor once. I use the mirrors, as I need the...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

https://www.outbackequipment.com.au/freestyle-rocker

oldbloke · oldbloke

Not getting technical here but I recently weighed my rig. Most weights are fine. Dont have the actual figures with me but. 19ft van. Ball weight about 25 kg under Ute weight about 500 kg under (loaded & with passengers ) Combiled weight about 750 kg under Van with both water tanks empty about 50 kg...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Derinnallum recreation reserve.. Anybody stayed at this free camp west of Lismore vic

Rowey · Rowey

Hi we are newbies to the forum and are seeking some advice on new van that we are considering purchasing. The van is a Provincial Salute Senator 22ft,sold by Melbourne City Caravans.They have only been trading since 2016,we were wondering if any one has information on the quality of their vans and th...

Chucker · Chucker

Wivenhoe Dam and Somerset Dam. They aren't far from each other but which would be the best to try and catch Red Claw. I've always used sweet potato but is there something that others feel is a better bait. Thanks in advance.

JayDee · JayDee

One of my main gripes is that some forumites repeat SOME, fail to give enough description of where places are. For example Has anyone been to (I will use this place) Green Lake? Would be great if the post read...."Has anyone been to GreenLake west of Shepparton in Victoria?. Or Is anyone going to the C...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I am at the Robe River free camping ground, on the main highway between Karratha and Carnarvon On my walk this morning, picking up rubbish, (of which there was very little) I have come across a M12 shackle pin, about 35mm from end to collar, painted yellow I think that it may be from a couple towing a wind u...

Olive Oil · Olive Oil

We wash & detail our caravan when we get home, when we're away we don't touch it. The only thing we clean is the car windscreen. Here are three observations from a recent trip through the NSW/QLD Outback. 1. People washing their cars & caravans at a CP despite prominent signage asking them not t...

Cupie · Cupie

I am just about to go on my first red claw trip of the season - none left in the freezer! Terrible weather has cost us most of the season ... rain & wind & dam closures. Going with a couple of friends who are using the trip to Somerset Dam as a shake down for an extended trip to the Limmin Bight (NT) aft...

Phill of Townsville · Phill of Townsville

Looking at travelling to Mitchell falls.. Would like to hear from travellers. Is it best to leave the Camper trailer at the King Edward River campsite and travel to the Mitchell falls or better to take it all the way to the Falls campsite.. How is the road cause I estimate campsite to campsite abt 3 hr...

barmy bill · barmy bill

G,day Just wondering if anyone is towing with a Pajero? we have a Geist with the Winterhoff Hitch, We are looking at buying one a 2011 model and I would like to find out if you can open the back door with the van on the hitch. Thanks Bill

travelyounger · travelyounger

Spain,France,Germany,Italy,Croatia,Switzerland,Netherlands

FrankCarolyn · FrankCarolyn

What size generator would I need to run the air conditioning and lights in a caravan? Im new to caravanning and looking for some advice. Thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Brisbane visit (Preview) Hi, has anyone got any recommendations where to stay with our van for a visit to Brisbane for a few days, and also at the Gold Coast as well. Not really excited about it but may as well have a look around while we are in those areas. Missing outback and far north QLD already. Those areas are not to be beat. Jo...	Farmhat	9	1112	05:05 PM Sep 3, 2019 by Farmhat
	Magnetic Door Flyscreens (Preview) http://www.scoopon.com.au/deals/35433/magna-mesh-black-fly-screen-door-delivered?utm_source=scoopon&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsnational	Duh	21	5411	01:52 PM Sep 3, 2019 by sassyinpink
	New air con (Preview) Are having a new dometic harrier air con fitted due to hail damage of old unit ,any comments 're this unit is it efficient and is it quiet compared to the old unit any feed back would be appreciated thanks Mike G	mike g g	2	997	08:27 AM Sep 3, 2019 by mike g g
	Full time travelling (Preview) Hi, a question for those who are travelling full time, how do you manage with not having a fixed address? With regards to centrelink, vehicle rego and insurance etc. Thanks -- Edited by circlek on Saturday 31st of August 2019 09:41:44 AM	circlek	8	1058	05:31 AM Sep 3, 2019 by Mackayak
	Where has all the Outback rain gone. (Preview) Being a Queenslander, ....I have just checked the B.O.M. and it appears that there is not a bit of rain anywhere to be seen in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. ( That is the only areas I checked) In Brisbane, in the month of August we held our Annual Agriculture Show (EKKA) and we never got a drop of...	JayDee	10	917	10:19 PM Sep 1, 2019 by blaze
	Toowoomba Qld Bypass will you use it. (Preview) https://www.racq.com.au/Living/Articles/Date-set-for-Toowoomba-Bypass-opening	JayDee	12	2554	07:05 PM Sep 1, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Rear Veiw cameras verses Mirrors. (Preview) Putting this up for those just starting out and/or setting up. I have been towing a large van now for a while, I have both a rear view camera (view from the back of van), and the clip on mirrors. When I finish reversing, I realize, I have not referred to the camera monitor once. I use the mirrors, as I need the...	iana	13	1613	07:03 PM Sep 1, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Take your rocker with you! (Preview) https://www.outbackequipment.com.au/freestyle-rocker	SouthernComfort	1	743	09:16 AM Sep 1, 2019 by Kebbin
	Water management & weights (Preview) Not getting technical here but I recently weighed my rig. Most weights are fine. Dont have the actual figures with me but. 19ft van. Ball weight about 25 kg under Ute weight about 500 kg under (loaded & with passengers ) Combiled weight about 750 kg under Van with both water tanks empty about 50 kg...	oldbloke	24	1982	06:46 AM Sep 1, 2019 by oldbloke
	derrinnallum recreation reserve (Preview) Derinnallum recreation reserve.. Anybody stayed at this free camp west of Lismore vic	goldenyears	4	835	08:21 PM Aug 31, 2019 by oldbloke
	New van information (Preview) Hi we are newbies to the forum and are seeking some advice on new van that we are considering purchasing. The van is a Provincial Salute Senator 22ft,sold by Melbourne City Caravans.They have only been trading since 2016,we were wondering if any one has information on the quality of their vans and th...	Rowey	12	1918	11:11 AM Aug 31, 2019 by blaze
	Red Claw (Preview) Wivenhoe Dam and Somerset Dam. They aren't far from each other but which would be the best to try and catch Red Claw. I've always used sweet potato but is there something that others feel is a better bait. Thanks in advance.	Chucker	6	1619	07:22 AM Aug 31, 2019 by sandsmere
	Forumites not submitting enough info on their posts. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) One of my main gripes is that some forumites repeat SOME, fail to give enough description of where places are. For example Has anyone been to (I will use this place) Green Lake? Would be great if the post read...."Has anyone been to GreenLake west of Shepparton in Victoria?. Or Is anyone going to the C...	JayDee	41	1942	08:08 AM Aug 30, 2019 by KevinJ
	Found M12 shackle pin (Preview) I am at the Robe River free camping ground, on the main highway between Karratha and Carnarvon On my walk this morning, picking up rubbish, (of which there was very little) I have come across a M12 shackle pin, about 35mm from end to collar, painted yellow I think that it may be from a couple towing a wind u...	Tony Bev	0	777	12:06 PM Aug 29, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Are you a ''cleanliness freak''? (Preview) We wash & detail our caravan when we get home, when we're away we don't touch it. The only thing we clean is the car windscreen. Here are three observations from a recent trip through the NSW/QLD Outback. 1. People washing their cars & caravans at a CP despite prominent signage asking them not t...	Olive Oil	21	1545	10:06 AM Aug 29, 2019 by the rocket
	First Red claw trip (Preview) I am just about to go on my first red claw trip of the season - none left in the freezer! Terrible weather has cost us most of the season ... rain & wind & dam closures. Going with a couple of friends who are using the trip to Somerset Dam as a shake down for an extended trip to the Limmin Bight (NT) aft...	Cupie	7	3776	04:18 PM Aug 28, 2019 by beaul
	Mitchell Falls camping (Preview) Looking at travelling to Mitchell falls.. Would like to hear from travellers. Is it best to leave the Camper trailer at the King Edward River campsite and travel to the Mitchell falls or better to take it all the way to the Falls campsite.. How is the road cause I estimate campsite to campsite abt 3 hr...	Phill of Townsville	4	1546	09:06 AM Aug 28, 2019 by Phill of Townsville
	Pajero for towing (Preview) G,day Just wondering if anyone is towing with a Pajero? we have a Geist with the Winterhoff Hitch, We are looking at buying one a 2011 model and I would like to find out if you can open the back door with the van on the hitch. Thanks Bill	barmy bill	9	2295	07:08 AM Aug 28, 2019 by yobarr
	Europe in a motorhome (Preview) Spain,France,Germany,Italy,Croatia,Switzerland,Netherlands	travelyounger	8	1411	06:38 AM Aug 28, 2019 by Tony LEE
	Generator size (Preview) What size generator would I need to run the air conditioning and lights in a caravan? Im new to caravanning and looking for some advice. Thanks	FrankCarolyn	23	1875	06:17 AM Aug 28, 2019 by Phillipn
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