The Grey Nomads - General

Farmhat · Farmhat

Drove past a completely destroyed caravan this morning about 10 k north of Rolleston QLD. (Between Roma and Emerald) Don't know any details except it happened yesterday. It was right in the middle of a section of bitumen road speed marked 80 k due to rough road which was quite rough with sunken parts ne...

Wayne - Narelle · Wayne - Narelle

To all those that have travelled around Australia. Is is necessary to upgrade from roller rocker suspension to inderpendant suspension, if you were in the market for a new van, to travel Australia and corogated roads ? Not looking at major off-road . Thoughts ? Regards Wayne

Mayns · Mayns

hi we are new to Grey Nomads and after some advise. We are travelling from Darwin back home to Perth and going to stay in Kununurra overnight and would like to know if there are any safe places to stay between Kununurra and Broome, we have heard there are problems in Fitzroy crossing. We normally do abou...

the rocket · the rocket

Bloody backpackers. Have had a lot in our travels and only a few were annoying But the lot who are staying at this rest stop with tonight take the gold medal. Lost count of how many there are. some turned up during the day, then night time tents come out then lets have a good time and do not consider others i...

Micka · Micka

Looking for others thoughts on this rule? I was travelling over Easter in a110k zone dual lanes when we came across a police car with flashing lights on side of highway booking a fellow motorist. Given it was a double demerit point period and a decent fine for exceeding the speed limit, I slowed to arou...

Treecrest · Treecrest

Anyone travelled on the Great Central Road / Outback Way road in the last week or planning to do it sometime this month? Thinking of doing it from WA to NT but have read that the road is not suitable for full height vans!

Stefdogs · Stefdogs

We are planning a trip from Sydney to Western Australia ( and along the WA coast all the way to Broome), across to Darwin and down to Adelaide and back to Sydney. i keep hearing that you need to travel the right way otherwise youre travelling against the wind and you double your fuel consumption BUT no one...

wandwill · wandwill

we have done a lot of travelling it is about time to stop, looking for somewhere where it is not too cold in the winter, cant think of anywhere ourselves

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

If only-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us5h2HNbCuo

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... As Brett Pittman sees it, you don't need to be rich to travel. "We actually spent less money travelling than if we were living at home," he said. "And we weren't skimping." Read their story here Cheers - John

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi, wondering if the road from Emerald to Cloncurry through Longreach is all bitumen and open right now? Also Mt Isa to Julia Creek to Hughenden to Townsville. Would appreciate any advice on these roads right now. Thanks. Currently Near Roma. Everywhere is green with plenty of water laying around. J...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Well it finely arrived the other day, the 5Kw diesel heater that was bought through E-bay. Well packaged and arrived safe and sound . Now for the install. With my caravan ( Jayco 17.55.3 Pop Top ) the easy place would have been under the bed for the main unit and easy access to the house batter...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

When I purchased my Jackaroo, secondhand, six years ago it came with a towbar, hitch/ball and brake controller none of which I used until I bought a caravan five months ago. The caravan, loaded, weighs about 2.7T and I have towed it around 4000km over some very rough forest tracks (low range stuff) and...

On The Move · On The Move

This event starts 23rd to 27th May Participants in these events will gather together in outback Queensland, camping in showgrounds at Barcaldine, Aramac, Jericho and Muttaburra, with the main event centred in Barcaldine. In the afternoon of 25th May 2019, vehicles taking part will move out to th...

Shadrian · Shadrian

Planning our first big trip with a 3 month limit as a lead in to ultimate retirement where time wont be an issue. Does 30 days Melbourne-Mildura-Port Augusta-Coober Pedy-Alice Springs-Tennant Creek-Katherine sound do-able? * Dry season *21 ft semi-offroad (?) caravan on major roads. *200-3...

MCH · MCH

Were heading up through Wagga and thought this park looked good. The info that I can find is a bit vague on whether its suitable for a full off-road caravan. if anyone has been there, advice appreciated. regards.

iana · iana

The day was a constant of light showers, and the kangaroos were out, I probably had to slow down to a walking pace for at least 30, beeping the horn to get them away from the road. Taking a bit more notice of them, noticed they were drinking the water collecting and running off the road. A truck would just tr...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/will-you-drive-an-autonomous-car/11086812

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I haven't been on forum as much lately due to heath reasons, but now needing to research replacement van batteries. Quite confusing re agm, gel, flooded, lithium etc. Have had 2 x 100ah and thinking maybe going to 2 x 120ah. Running 320 watts solar on roof, dc to dc from Pajero and 240v 40 amp charger for w...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums & Grandmums

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan rollover (Preview) Drove past a completely destroyed caravan this morning about 10 k north of Rolleston QLD. (Between Roma and Emerald) Don't know any details except it happened yesterday. It was right in the middle of a section of bitumen road speed marked 80 k due to rough road which was quite rough with sunken parts ne...	Farmhat	7	2242	10:50 AM May 19, 2019 by Long Weekend
	Suspension (Preview) To all those that have travelled around Australia. Is is necessary to upgrade from roller rocker suspension to inderpendant suspension, if you were in the market for a new van, to travel Australia and corogated roads ? Not looking at major off-road . Thoughts ? Regards Wayne	Wayne - Narelle	8	2215	07:59 PM May 18, 2019 by darjak
	Driving from Kununurra to Broome (Preview) hi we are new to Grey Nomads and after some advise. We are travelling from Darwin back home to Perth and going to stay in Kununurra overnight and would like to know if there are any safe places to stay between Kununurra and Broome, we have heard there are problems in Fitzroy crossing. We normally do abou...	Mayns	12	4837	02:39 AM May 18, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	backpackers (Preview) Bloody backpackers. Have had a lot in our travels and only a few were annoying But the lot who are staying at this rest stop with tonight take the gold medal. Lost count of how many there are. some turned up during the day, then night time tents come out then lets have a good time and do not consider others i...	the rocket	25	1931	01:46 PM May 17, 2019 by Mamil
	40k when passing emergency vehicle with flashing lights ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking for others thoughts on this rule? I was travelling over Easter in a110k zone dual lanes when we came across a police car with flashing lights on side of highway booking a fellow motorist. Given it was a double demerit point period and a decent fine for exceeding the speed limit, I slowed to arou...	Micka	37	2447	05:15 PM May 16, 2019 by Skyler
	Great Central Road / Outback Way Great Central Road Outback Way (Preview) Anyone travelled on the Great Central Road / Outback Way road in the last week or planning to do it sometime this month? Thinking of doing it from WA to NT but have read that the road is not suitable for full height vans!	Treecrest	5	2183	05:05 PM May 16, 2019 by darjak
	Prevailing winds travelling Sydney to WA (Preview) We are planning a trip from Sydney to Western Australia ( and along the WA coast all the way to Broome), across to Darwin and down to Adelaide and back to Sydney. i keep hearing that you need to travel the right way otherwise youre travelling against the wind and you double your fuel consumption BUT no one...	Stefdogs	23	2792	07:38 PM May 15, 2019 by Stefdogs
	looking for somewhere to settle where it is not cold in the winter (Preview) we have done a lot of travelling it is about time to stop, looking for somewhere where it is not too cold in the winter, cant think of anywhere ourselves	wandwill	28	1741	02:58 PM May 15, 2019 by sandsmere
	World Leaders-"Imagine" (Preview) If only-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us5h2HNbCuo	Plain Truth	2	4755	01:45 PM May 15, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Families take extended breaks from city living (Preview) Gday... As Brett Pittman sees it, you don't need to be rich to travel. "We actually spent less money travelling than if we were living at home," he said. "And we weren't skimping." Read their story here Cheers - John	rockylizard	5	1550	11:39 AM May 15, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Queensland roads (Preview) Hi, wondering if the road from Emerald to Cloncurry through Longreach is all bitumen and open right now? Also Mt Isa to Julia Creek to Hughenden to Townsville. Would appreciate any advice on these roads right now. Thanks. Currently Near Roma. Everywhere is green with plenty of water laying around. J...	Farmhat	3	1107	09:55 PM May 14, 2019 by Farmhat
	Chinese 5 Kw Diesel heater ~ the install !!! (Preview) Hi all; Well it finely arrived the other day, the 5Kw diesel heater that was bought through E-bay. Well packaged and arrived safe and sound . Now for the install. With my caravan ( Jayco 17.55.3 Pop Top ) the easy place would have been under the bed for the main unit and easy access to the house batter...	valiant81	6	5002	09:00 PM May 14, 2019 by Radar
	Bent tow hitch thingie? (Preview) When I purchased my Jackaroo, secondhand, six years ago it came with a towbar, hitch/ball and brake controller none of which I used until I bought a caravan five months ago. The caravan, loaded, weighs about 2.7T and I have towed it around 4000km over some very rough forest tracks (low range stuff) and...	Mike Harding	20	2085	07:13 PM May 14, 2019 by Hylife
	The Longest Line (Preview) This event starts 23rd to 27th May Participants in these events will gather together in outback Queensland, camping in showgrounds at Barcaldine, Aramac, Jericho and Muttaburra, with the main event centred in Barcaldine. In the afternoon of 25th May 2019, vehicles taking part will move out to th...	On The Move	7	1322	12:22 PM May 14, 2019 by Happywanderer
	Half lap for newbies. (Preview) Planning our first big trip with a 3 month limit as a lead in to ultimate retirement where time wont be an issue. Does 30 days Melbourne-Mildura-Port Augusta-Coober Pedy-Alice Springs-Tennant Creek-Katherine sound do-able? * Dry season 21 ft semi-offroad (?) caravan on major roads. 200-3...	Shadrian	5	884	06:59 AM May 14, 2019 by Shadrian
	Livingstone NP NSW (Preview) Were heading up through Wagga and thought this park looked good. The info that I can find is a bit vague on whether its suitable for a full off-road caravan. if anyone has been there, advice appreciated. regards.	MCH	3	711	07:57 PM May 13, 2019 by dabbler
	An interesting phenomena while crossing the Nullabor re Kangaroos. (Preview) The day was a constant of light showers, and the kangaroos were out, I probably had to slow down to a walking pace for at least 30, beeping the horn to get them away from the road. Taking a bit more notice of them, noticed they were drinking the water collecting and running off the road. A truck would just tr...	iana	14	1811	09:34 PM May 12, 2019 by fwdoz
	ABC RN autonomous cars (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/will-you-drive-an-autonomous-car/11086812	Whenarewethere	9	783	03:26 PM May 12, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Battery replacement time... (Preview) I haven't been on forum as much lately due to heath reasons, but now needing to research replacement van batteries. Quite confusing re agm, gel, flooded, lithium etc. Have had 2 x 100ah and thinking maybe going to 2 x 120ah. Running 320 watts solar on roof, dc to dc from Pajero and 240v 40 amp charger for w...	aussie_paul	19	1899	02:17 PM May 12, 2019 by aussie_paul
	Mother's Day (Preview) Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums & Grandmums	Plain Truth	1	661	11:45 AM May 12, 2019 by Santa
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