The Grey Nomads - General

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I follow this FB page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/triptracks/ Aussie Paul.

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

has anyone travelled this road in the last few months? TIA Bas

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Before you consider signing a Sales Contract, and commit to any financial transaction Hi 'Vanners Buying a caravan is a very big investment, and it is essential that a potential-buyer thoroughly does their "home-work" beforehand, to best-ensure that they make a sound and wise investment. Fir...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

I have been recently studying online maps and find that many are sadly lacking in as much as they are not up to date. It was bought to my attention when I learned that the road from Rolleston to Blackwater in Queensland has been upgraded to bitumen and I believe this work was completed in late 2017 or early...

gandk · gandk

Wondering if anyone has had a replacement awning from Jillaroo

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Can someone confirm these figures You earn $100 ..income tax takes $33 leaving you $67 You buy $67 of fuel and the excise duty on that is 48% aprox $34 So you have earned $100 and been taxed $67.

Santa · Santa

Richard Harris and Craig Challenhttps://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2019/01/26/australians-of-the-year/

iana · iana

Towing the caravan from Victor Harbor to Adelaide today, had a person pass me on the left using the run-off/ run-on lane from a intersecting road on my left. Gave me a bit of a surprise. Could have ended quite nasty for him if he had he run out of cycle track.

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi all, its going to be 45 C in Adelaide tomorrow and 49 C in many other towns around the place, so just a reminder to drink plenty of water. Yeah, I know it's commonsense, but it can save lives in that sort of heat, especially if you are caught out in a van, etc. Also keep an eye out for fires too. Thanks folks....

Possum3 · Possum3

Just a heads up everyoneand this is an important one! With the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners due to arrive in Quilpie on Friday the 25th January, there will be a large increase in traffic on the Quilpie/ Charleville Road. With over 150 trucks heading this way, wed like to ensure the safety of everyone trav...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I added a comment in the recent Touring Eyre Peninsula post that the Townsville City Council was reviewing the running of the free camp sites in their area - there was a suggestion that a fee would be incurred. In today's Bulletin, there is a headline "Online booking system for Townsville's free camps...

Lotus Wanderer · Lotus Wanderer

Just looking at touring Europe next year, just wondering if anyone has experience of the challenges faced, ie. 90 day in 180 Schengen Countries limit, any idea how you stay longer, buy or rent sprinter/transporter to travel in, best time & direction to travel, looking at France, Spain, Italy, G...

blaze · blaze

Just sold my van in tassie (WA rego) and purchased a coaster that had queensland rego. All the interstate transfers and rego the coaster to tassie all went seamlessly. Then spend over $5000 for up grade bits for the coaster Fridge, solar panrls (2 x 200w), water pump, flush toilet, water tank, annex an...

mezza56 · mezza56

anyone taken a large van from launceston to scottsdale , I read it is a hairy rd with a van

Lukeis · Lukeis

Hi All Brand new member, we have recently bought a 2015 22.6ft jayco Starcraft outback model caravan Its our second van but this one has three bunks and we really only wanted two, the down side is it makes the three bed areas very squishy. As we have an 18 month old it would be nice to be able to sit on her...

Lukeis · Lukeis

Hi All Brand new member, we have recently bought a 2015 22.6ft jayco Starcraft outback model caravan Its our second van but this one has three bunks and we really only wanted two, the down side is it makes the three bed areas very squishy. As we have an 18 month old it would be nice to be able to sit on her...

Nick Jayco Expanda · Nick Jayco Expanda

Hi, Looking at moving our families Jayco expanda off the road and into someone's carport/shed on the South side of Brisbane while you are touring around our great country. This will provide the added benefit of your house still looking occupied whilst your away. Thanks very much for your though...

slawrence436 · slawrence436

Hi all. First post as we are going through the process of setting up a vsn for a year long trip. Current vehicle is Ford Everest, hoping this will suffice our needs. Any way to my question. Would love to hear from actual users or owners of the Winnebago caravans.. pros n cons. We where looking at the Zo...

2-Smiths · 2-Smiths

So, we've decided to move into our place on the coast later this year (August, most likely). I finish my current contract at the end of March, and won't be renewing. In the mean time, we are busily packing our stuff, ready for it to be stored between ~April and August. For the time between April-August,...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Rather than have further 'off topic' conversations about catch cans drag the 'Towing with a Jeep" thread further astray, I thought I would ask my question in a fresh thread. Many people on this, and other forums, talk about how they have had their vehicle for many 1,000s of Km (some 300,000Km+...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	As a matter of interest... (Preview) I follow this FB page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/triptracks/ Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	18	1690	11:35 PM Jan 27, 2019 by PeterD
	Great Lakes Highway Tasmania (Preview) has anyone travelled this road in the last few months? TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	2	572	09:30 PM Jan 27, 2019 by Bas + Eve
	Important Questions for Potential-Buyers of Caravans to ask a Supplier (Dealer) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Before you consider signing a Sales Contract, and commit to any financial transaction Hi 'Vanners Buying a caravan is a very big investment, and it is essential that a potential-buyer thoroughly does their "home-work" beforehand, to best-ensure that they make a sound and wise investment. Fir...	Colin1947	31	1897	07:09 PM Jan 27, 2019 by LUCKY LOZ
	Paper Maps vs Digital (Preview) I have been recently studying online maps and find that many are sadly lacking in as much as they are not up to date. It was bought to my attention when I learned that the road from Rolleston to Blackwater in Queensland has been upgraded to bitumen and I believe this work was completed in late 2017 or early...	Dickodownunder	21	2094	10:24 AM Jan 27, 2019 by Possum3
	Jillaroo replacement awning (Preview) Wondering if anyone has had a replacement awning from Jillaroo	gandk	7	1898	07:53 PM Jan 26, 2019 by yobarr
	Tax on the average Aussie ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can someone confirm these figures You earn $100 ..income tax takes $33 leaving you $67 You buy $67 of fuel and the excise duty on that is 48% aprox $34 So you have earned $100 and been taxed $67.	Yuglamron	58	3052	02:16 PM Jan 26, 2019 by LUCKY LOZ
	Australia Day Awards. (Preview) Richard Harris and Craig Challenhttps://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2019/01/26/australians-of-the-year/	Santa	0	223	09:01 AM Jan 26, 2019 by Santa
	Interesting passing maneuver. (Preview) Towing the caravan from Victor Harbor to Adelaide today, had a person pass me on the left using the run-off/ run-on lane from a intersecting road on my left. Gave me a bit of a surprise. Could have ended quite nasty for him if he had he run out of cycle track.	iana	9	1793	08:29 PM Jan 25, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Reminder to drink water (Preview) Hi all, its going to be 45 C in Adelaide tomorrow and 49 C in many other towns around the place, so just a reminder to drink plenty of water. Yeah, I know it's commonsense, but it can save lives in that sort of heat, especially if you are caught out in a van, etc. Also keep an eye out for fires too. Thanks folks....	Farmhat	7	1434	12:41 PM Jan 25, 2019 by Knight
	Hay Runners due to arrive in Quilpie on Friday the 25th January (Preview) Just a heads up everyoneand this is an important one! With the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners due to arrive in Quilpie on Friday the 25th January, there will be a large increase in traffic on the Quilpie/ Charleville Road. With over 150 trucks heading this way, wed like to ensure the safety of everyone trav...	Possum3	10	1029	09:25 PM Jan 24, 2019 by Possum3
	Free camping management at Townsville (Preview) I added a comment in the recent Touring Eyre Peninsula post that the Townsville City Council was reviewing the running of the free camp sites in their area - there was a suggestion that a fee would be incurred. In today's Bulletin, there is a headline "Online booking system for Townsville's free camps...	Warren-Pat_01	4	1058	08:40 PM Jan 24, 2019 by PeterX
	Touring Europe (Preview) Just looking at touring Europe next year, just wondering if anyone has experience of the challenges faced, ie. 90 day in 180 Schengen Countries limit, any idea how you stay longer, buy or rent sprinter/transporter to travel in, best time & direction to travel, looking at France, Spain, Italy, G...	Lotus Wanderer	14	2675	03:35 PM Jan 24, 2019 by Lotus Wanderer
	rego transfers (Preview) Just sold my van in tassie (WA rego) and purchased a coaster that had queensland rego. All the interstate transfers and rego the coaster to tassie all went seamlessly. Then spend over $5000 for up grade bits for the coaster Fridge, solar panrls (2 x 200w), water pump, flush toilet, water tank, annex an...	blaze	1	1204	12:14 PM Jan 24, 2019 by Bryan
	Launceston to scottsdale (Preview) anyone taken a large van from launceston to scottsdale , I read it is a hairy rd with a van	mezza56	7	1907	10:42 AM Jan 24, 2019 by jrg
	Remove middle bunk - jayco Starcraft 22.6ft (Preview) Hi All Brand new member, we have recently bought a 2015 22.6ft jayco Starcraft outback model caravan Its our second van but this one has three bunks and we really only wanted two, the down side is it makes the three bed areas very squishy. As we have an 18 month old it would be nice to be able to sit on her...	Lukeis	1	1197	10:23 AM Jan 24, 2019 by PeterD
	Remove middle bunk - jayco Starcraft 22.6ft (Preview) Hi All Brand new member, we have recently bought a 2015 22.6ft jayco Starcraft outback model caravan Its our second van but this one has three bunks and we really only wanted two, the down side is it makes the three bed areas very squishy. As we have an 18 month old it would be nice to be able to sit on her...	Lukeis	0	830	09:42 PM Jan 23, 2019 by Lukeis
	Caravan Parking South Brisbane (Preview) Hi, Looking at moving our families Jayco expanda off the road and into someone's carport/shed on the South side of Brisbane while you are touring around our great country. This will provide the added benefit of your house still looking occupied whilst your away. Thanks very much for your though...	Nick Jayco Expanda	0	903	09:03 PM Jan 23, 2019 by Nick Jayco Expanda
	Winnebago Caravans (Preview) Hi all. First post as we are going through the process of setting up a vsn for a year long trip. Current vehicle is Ford Everest, hoping this will suffice our needs. Any way to my question. Would love to hear from actual users or owners of the Winnebago caravans.. pros n cons. We where looking at the Zo...	slawrence436	3	2239	03:45 PM Jan 23, 2019 by whosk2
	Ideas wanted for places to visit on a (relatively) short trip... (Preview) So, we've decided to move into our place on the coast later this year (August, most likely). I finish my current contract at the end of March, and won't be renewing. In the mean time, we are busily packing our stuff, ready for it to be stored between ~April and August. For the time between April-August,...	2-Smiths	9	1008	11:29 AM Jan 23, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Catch Cans and Diesel engines ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Gday... Rather than have further 'off topic' conversations about catch cans drag the 'Towing with a Jeep" thread further astray, I thought I would ask my question in a fresh thread. Many people on this, and other forums, talk about how they have had their vehicle for many 1,000s of Km (some 300,000Km+...	rockylizard	36	4366	09:27 PM Jan 22, 2019 by Webmaster
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