The Grey Nomads - General

Farmhat · Farmhat

Got some photos of some of the pubs along the way. Had a few good times and plenty of yarns along the way. For the most part, the friendliest places on earth. Pub in the Scrub. Grawin opal fields. Sheepyard Pub, Grawin Glengary Hilton, Grawin. Nindigully Pub Inot Hot Springs Hotel. Prairie Hotel. Pentl...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi all. Just wondering what everyone does with their Caravan Insurance when they return home after being away from the winter months each year. As we all know insurance is not cheap. I wonder if people cancel the insurance during the time the van is not being used and then start it up again just before th...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

For those ppl who have Foxtel and Vast, do you use Vast very often? TIA Bas

Farmhat · Farmhat

Had an ant problem in the van for a couple of weeks. Could see no entry or exit point, just had ants popping up every time I turned around. Tried all sorts of baits, nothing worked, or even slowed them down. One day that was hot we left a damp sponge on the sink and went out for the day. When we came back, moved t...

Macca70 · Macca70

Just returned from the Kimberly via Alice Springs, Katherine, Derby etc. Getting a 9kg gas refill has become and real pain. One man service station operation has meant Swap & Go only or leave empty and pick up tomorrow. I don't about you but I find Swap & Go cylinders vary in size (dia) so I would...

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Hello all, Can anyone recommend a good place to physically look at various second motor homes in NSW? I've seen a few on Google, especially Sydney RV Group, but thought I'd ask before I start travelling. I'm looking at buying either a Jayco/Winnebago type vehicle or a Toyota Coaster and of course need...

iana · iana

We're at Broken Hill at the moment, and being a maintenance fitter by trade, I wonder why they don't fix it ?

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I guess this is the forum in which to post and I don't think I'm breaking any rules...? Almost one year past I sold my home and have been living in my caravan, travelling Victoria and southern NSW, I had no intention to work again and have sufficient funds that I do not need to, however... I was recently off...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Winding the jockey wheel up on my caravan is hard work! Very hard work. So, the engineer in me thought: how about using a bottle jack to progressively lift the A frame and when the jack runs out of lift dropping the jockey wheel putting a wood block under the jack and repeating the process. My theory is tha...

the rocket · the rocket

hi. Any idea where strop n i are? Its in qld to start you off. Sorry the photo is upside down. I do not know how to stop this.

N33224 · N33224

Have posted final update of our Travel Video clips to 'Travel Blogs By Members'. Trust out members will find them of interest! Geoff

mike g g · mike g g

Had a new harrier air con unit fitted due to hail damage ,well like chalk and cheese the new unit is well ,like a air con should be quite efficient, and looks rather smart ,anyone thinking off upgrading go for it best move yet .

travelyounger · travelyounger

We went looking for new chairs looking for lighter ,more padding and ease of using and after countless bcf ,annacondas,camping shops finally came across the coleman with extra padding and even comes with a bag wow.The first happy hour was all good but next morning while putting my shoes on the stitch...

iana · iana

I have noticed at free / low cost camp spots there are notices advising that tents and camper trailers are not allowed. What defines a caravan, and what defines a camper trailer?

Snippy · Snippy

Our Dometic 8300 is worse for wear. Need to replace fabric roll and lower main arms. Are there any pitfalls in DIY?

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...

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	Iconic Queensland Pubs (Preview) Got some photos of some of the pubs along the way. Had a few good times and plenty of yarns along the way. For the most part, the friendliest places on earth. Pub in the Scrub. Grawin opal fields. Sheepyard Pub, Grawin Glengary Hilton, Grawin. Nindigully Pub Inot Hot Springs Hotel. Prairie Hotel. Pentl...	Farmhat	8	1235	02:34 PM Sep 9, 2019 by Nevd
	Caravan Insurance when not in use (Preview) Hi all. Just wondering what everyone does with their Caravan Insurance when they return home after being away from the winter months each year. As we all know insurance is not cheap. I wonder if people cancel the insurance during the time the van is not being used and then start it up again just before th...	cjt55	12	1343	10:54 AM Sep 9, 2019 by blaze
	Foxtel + Vast (Preview) For those ppl who have Foxtel and Vast, do you use Vast very often? TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	7	1442	09:13 AM Sep 9, 2019 by goldcoaster
	Solution for ants in van. (Preview) Had an ant problem in the van for a couple of weeks. Could see no entry or exit point, just had ants popping up every time I turned around. Tried all sorts of baits, nothing worked, or even slowed them down. One day that was hot we left a damp sponge on the sink and went out for the day. When we came back, moved t...	Farmhat	7	1507	10:52 AM Sep 8, 2019 by dieseltojo
	LP Gas refills (Preview) Just returned from the Kimberly via Alice Springs, Katherine, Derby etc. Getting a 9kg gas refill has become and real pain. One man service station operation has meant Swap & Go only or leave empty and pick up tomorrow. I don't about you but I find Swap & Go cylinders vary in size (dia) so I would...	Macca70	17	3039	06:58 AM Sep 8, 2019 by TheHeaths
	Recommendation for site to look at motorhomes in NSW (Preview) Hello all, Can anyone recommend a good place to physically look at various second motor homes in NSW? I've seen a few on Google, especially Sydney RV Group, but thought I'd ask before I start travelling. I'm looking at buying either a Jayco/Winnebago type vehicle or a Toyota Coaster and of course need...	Lily2018	11	1158	11:14 AM Sep 7, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	Broken Hill (Preview) We're at Broken Hill at the moment, and being a maintenance fitter by trade, I wonder why they don't fix it ?	iana	9	1641	10:50 AM Sep 7, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	A Melbourne site to live in my van for three months sought (Preview) I guess this is the forum in which to post and I don't think I'm breaking any rules...? Almost one year past I sold my home and have been living in my caravan, travelling Victoria and southern NSW, I had no intention to work again and have sufficient funds that I do not need to, however... I was recently off...	Mike Harding	12	1108	09:46 AM Sep 7, 2019 by oldbloke
	Jocky wheel and bottle jack? (Preview) Winding the jockey wheel up on my caravan is hard work! Very hard work. So, the engineer in me thought: how about using a bottle jack to progressively lift the A frame and when the jack runs out of lift dropping the jockey wheel putting a wood block under the jack and repeating the process. My theory is tha...	Mike Harding	26	2409	10:58 PM Sep 6, 2019 by Bicyclecamper
	Anyone know where we are (Preview) hi. Any idea where strop n i are? Its in qld to start you off. Sorry the photo is upside down. I do not know how to stop this.	the rocket	29	2484	04:46 PM Sep 6, 2019 by Radar
	Travel Videos Update (Preview) Have posted final update of our Travel Video clips to 'Travel Blogs By Members'. Trust out members will find them of interest! Geoff	N33224	0	1067	03:47 PM Sep 6, 2019 by N33224
	Air con (Preview) Had a new harrier air con unit fitted due to hail damage ,well like chalk and cheese the new unit is well ,like a air con should be quite efficient, and looks rather smart ,anyone thinking off upgrading go for it best move yet .	mike g g	3	1254	12:34 PM Sep 6, 2019 by mike g g
	Coleman camp chair (Preview) We went looking for new chairs looking for lighter ,more padding and ease of using and after countless bcf ,annacondas,camping shops finally came across the coleman with extra padding and even comes with a bag wow.The first happy hour was all good but next morning while putting my shoes on the stitch...	travelyounger	5	1563	07:56 AM Sep 6, 2019 by sandsmere
	When dose a Camper Trailer become a caravan, when is a Caravan a Camper trailer ? (Preview) I have noticed at free / low cost camp spots there are notices advising that tents and camper trailers are not allowed. What defines a caravan, and what defines a camper trailer?	iana	20	1140	10:27 PM Sep 4, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Has anyone replaced Dometic Awning themselves (Preview) Our Dometic 8300 is worse for wear. Need to replace fabric roll and lower main arms. Are there any pitfalls in DIY?	Snippy	4	1010	06:37 AM Sep 4, 2019 by Snippy
	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	1131	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	5501	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	1019	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	1072	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	933	10:19 PM Sep 1, 2019 by blaze
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