The Grey Nomads - General

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

hodgie55 · hodgie55

Does anyone on here own or has owned an On The Move caravan that can give us any information on them at all whether good or bad.Would really appreciate any feedback.TIA Ian.

Renfrew · Renfrew

Good morning to you all, This phase of the above project, refer to the attached document, provides a selection of events & activities to assist those who suffered as a result of the devastating floods, loss of prize stock, their homes & livelihood. Please help.

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Having spent time working in the Bahrain & Oman in 2017/18 we had every intention on our return of hitching up the van and hitting the road for an extended period. A couple of weeks ago I was offered an opportunity to work in South Africa so tomorrow Im off again. Unfortunately as a self funded retir...

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	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	1996	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	2586	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	2342	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	3151	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	1824	02:58 PM May 15, 2019 by sandsmere
	World Leaders-"Imagine" (Preview) If only-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us5h2HNbCuo	Plain Truth	2	5476	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	1648	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	1178	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	5599	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	2236	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	1372	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	937	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	782	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	1905	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	840	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	2027	02:17 PM May 12, 2019 by aussie_paul
	Mother's Day (Preview) Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums & Grandmums	Plain Truth	1	712	11:45 AM May 12, 2019 by Santa
	On The Move caravans (Preview) Does anyone on here own or has owned an On The Move caravan that can give us any information on them at all whether good or bad.Would really appreciate any feedback.TIA Ian.	hodgie55	8	4373	10:24 AM May 12, 2019 by hodgie55
	HITCH UP for CHEER UP Project (Preview) Good morning to you all, This phase of the above project, refer to the attached document, provides a selection of events & activities to assist those who suffered as a result of the devastating floods, loss of prize stock, their homes & livelihood. Please help.	Renfrew	2	1358	09:08 AM May 12, 2019 by Renfrew
	On The Road Again (Preview) Having spent time working in the Bahrain & Oman in 2017/18 we had every intention on our return of hitching up the van and hitting the road for an extended period. A couple of weeks ago I was offered an opportunity to work in South Africa so tomorrow Im off again. Unfortunately as a self funded retir...	The Belmont Bear	2	869	05:11 PM May 11, 2019 by Gaylehere
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