The Grey Nomads - General

KAT3 · KAT3

George Geary left in 1876 to drive a bullock team through central Queensland to western Queensland. George would make his greenhide whips, 20 odd feet long, which were used to control his bullocks. Parents: William Geary married Martha Broad Siblings: Mary, Jane, Stephen and John Married: 14th F...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

At fairly short notice we have been invited to the Gold Coast for a 60th birthday party so we are tossing up whether to take the van then after the celebration head out to Longreach etc. Can anyone recommend a good CP that is within reasonable taxi range of Surfers as that is where the function is being hel...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello peoples, My neighbour at the (freezing) Lakeside CP at Halls Gap has a new Billabong Grove 16 caravan & is wondering how to fill his tanks. They said there was no manual with the van, not even a video like Jayco give (they had a Jayco before). The caps are lockable, black & approx. 100mm ac...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds Mareeba - this morning ... I've been here a week now and it has been this busy each day ... some comings and goings but many steady stayers. On the way up, every 'free' camp on the way was at capacity from 2pm onwards. Rocky Creek Memorial and Camp ('free') down the road...

sandman55 · sandman55

Hi all after visiting the kids in Newcastle we are considering towing the van to Tin Can Bay Qld and are concerned about going through Brisbane. Should we go around Brisbane bypassing all together or is the freeway OK and what is the best time of day to go through Brisbane if we go that way. We are thinking...

mickle · mickle

Hi, Buying a top of range Silverline . Any problems with latest model. Have had 3 Jayco vans and no problems.

mukka · mukka

Have been looking to replace my Engels as it is too heavy and cumbersome in the back of my 4WD (as the spare wheel is now under the floor.) Most lighter and smaller (plastic) units are coolers and don't seem to cope well in Australian temperatures. Has anyone owned/used the Evakool DC25 (22 ltr) unit whi...

moamajohn · moamajohn

G day all , Really pissed off .I have asked every way possible on the net to ask a simple question . How much is the average amount for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home in Victoria with no fancy extra valuables need to allow for home contents ???? I will telll you all now that my Ins co has said to me that they insur...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

A couple of weeks ago, I had the van serviced here at Warrnambool & was told my hitch bolts had come loose - the serviceman tightened them up. As the Cat8-HT bolts I used have nyloc nuts fitted, I started wondering as to whether the nuts work or do they let go when vibration is present. A friend also...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

For what its worth I have confirmed with Ford Aust that if towing a heavy caravan with a Ford Ranger you need to be doing in in S mode not D. Takes out of play 6 Gear.. We have had three Ford Techs tell us to ensure we do this or we will end up replacing a gear box at $15 ,000. This may be old news to some it was not to...

Crosies · Crosies

Am looking to purchase a Roma elegance 2015 caravan. Can persons in the know please share their knowledge or experience of this brand of van. Is it a lemon? Thanks in aadvance regards Susan

Hetho · Hetho

Good morning all. Just been advised that good old Mum (90) has about 2 weeks to live. We are from Perth on the big lap and are in Airlie Beach. My question is. What is the best route from here to Benalla Vic? Your advice would be welcome. Regards. Hetho.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Got a call from this number at 12.35 today, 738528427. A non human voice told me my Telstra line was going to be cut off, and to press 1 to get to the "Telstra rescue line" Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 17th of July 2018 01:38:36 PM

Gazzarina · Gazzarina

I have a 1982 sunchaser Toyota hiace poptop campervan. I need to know where the compliance plate for the original conversion is. It was converted from new by sunchaser. I need to get a Nsw blue slip to register it as it is a Victorian van originally. Otherwise I have to pay an engineer to certify it. Thank...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello Cindy & fellow forum members, There was a post from a member (I assume - "tworingers") about a "recommendation" for a brake service at Rockhampton & it seems some members took this as being an advert for a company. I looked up "tworingers" info - he lives at Mackay which is ONLY 300kms no...

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.caravansplus.com.au/thetford-toilet-bowl-cleaner-750ml-p-16521.html

Kmisurac · Kmisurac

Hi - looking for folks ideas/advise/pitfalls/ pros and cons on motorhoming with our (accidentally newely aquired but gorgeous) staffy pup) - she was not part of our MOTORHOMING plan however family circumstances has her as our new full time fur baby and we are still Keen to get on the road for extende...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I may have asked this a year or so ago but I can't find my post. So here is is (maybe again). I would like some advice on two-way radios (not sure if that is the correct name). For two reasons - I may well be walking away from the caravan or Land Cruiser to take some photos by myself, and it would be good to have a...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

My tow vehicle is a Land Cruiser 200 series. I was wondering what stuff the experienced nomads carry in the back of their tow vehicle, and if they have a particular way of packing it. I am mindful of the GVM and want to stay within this, so carrying some gear in the LC will help. Thanks for any sage advice y...

ledavidson · ledavidson

We are currently in NSW and due to ill health have needed to stay for longer period than normal when travelling Oz. We have been told maximum stay of 151days per calender year. Is this only in NSW? Our van is our home. -- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 03:13:21 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Geaneology - Geary (Preview) George Geary left in 1876 to drive a bullock team through central Queensland to western Queensland. George would make his greenhide whips, 20 odd feet long, which were used to control his bullocks. Parents: William Geary married Martha Broad Siblings: Mary, Jane, Stephen and John Married: 14th F...	KAT3	2	792	04:18 PM Jul 23, 2018 by Cupie
	Gold Coast Caravan Parks (Preview) At fairly short notice we have been invited to the Gold Coast for a 60th birthday party so we are tossing up whether to take the van then after the celebration head out to Longreach etc. Can anyone recommend a good CP that is within reasonable taxi range of Surfers as that is where the function is being hel...	The Belmont Bear	10	1647	09:27 AM Jul 23, 2018 by JayDee
	Filling a Billabong's water tank (Preview) Hello peoples, My neighbour at the (freezing) Lakeside CP at Halls Gap has a new Billabong Grove 16 caravan & is wondering how to fill his tanks. They said there was no manual with the van, not even a video like Jayco give (they had a Jayco before). The caps are lockable, black & approx. 100mm ac...	Warren-Pat_01	6	1624	08:41 AM Jul 23, 2018 by SouthernComfort
	Kerribee Park Mareeba QLD (Preview) Gday... Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds Mareeba - this morning ... I've been here a week now and it has been this busy each day ... some comings and goings but many steady stayers. On the way up, every 'free' camp on the way was at capacity from 2pm onwards. Rocky Creek Memorial and Camp ('free') down the road...	rockylizard	12	1376	07:47 AM Jul 23, 2018 by rockylizard
	What is the best route? Around Brisbane or through it on the Freeway. (Preview) Hi all after visiting the kids in Newcastle we are considering towing the van to Tin Can Bay Qld and are concerned about going through Brisbane. Should we go around Brisbane bypassing all together or is the freeway OK and what is the best time of day to go through Brisbane if we go that way. We are thinking...	sandman55	13	916	12:26 AM Jul 23, 2018 by sandman55
	Silverline , ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, Buying a top of range Silverline . Any problems with latest model. Have had 3 Jayco vans and no problems.	mickle	35	4918	05:19 PM Jul 22, 2018 by mickle
	Small Portable Fridge Freezers (Preview) Have been looking to replace my Engels as it is too heavy and cumbersome in the back of my 4WD (as the spare wheel is now under the floor.) Most lighter and smaller (plastic) units are coolers and don't seem to cope well in Australian temperatures. Has anyone owned/used the Evakool DC25 (22 ltr) unit whi...	mukka	15	2841	01:09 PM Jul 22, 2018 by mukka
	Home Contents Ins (Preview) G day all , Really pissed off .I have asked every way possible on the net to ask a simple question . How much is the average amount for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home in Victoria with no fancy extra valuables need to allow for home contents ???? I will telll you all now that my Ins co has said to me that they insur...	moamajohn	9	892	09:21 AM Jul 22, 2018 by KAT3
	Tow hitch nuts & bolts (Preview) A couple of weeks ago, I had the van serviced here at Warrnambool & was told my hitch bolts had come loose - the serviceman tightened them up. As the Cat8-HT bolts I used have nyloc nuts fitted, I started wondering as to whether the nuts work or do they let go when vibration is present. A friend also...	Warren-Pat_01	19	4197	09:57 PM Jul 21, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Ford Ranger owner need to tow in S model (Preview) For what its worth I have confirmed with Ford Aust that if towing a heavy caravan with a Ford Ranger you need to be doing in in S mode not D. Takes out of play 6 Gear.. We have had three Ford Techs tell us to ensure we do this or we will end up replacing a gear box at $15 ,000. This may be old news to some it was not to...	Col Rennie	14	8691	04:50 PM Jul 21, 2018 by sandman55
	Roma elegance caravan 2015 (Preview) Am looking to purchase a Roma elegance 2015 caravan. Can persons in the know please share their knowledge or experience of this brand of van. Is it a lemon? Thanks in aadvance regards Susan	Crosies	7	1395	10:06 AM Jul 21, 2018 by reglynn
	Best route from Airlie Beach, QLD to Benalla VIC (Preview) Good morning all. Just been advised that good old Mum (90) has about 2 weeks to live. We are from Perth on the big lap and are in Airlie Beach. My question is. What is the best route from here to Benalla Vic? Your advice would be welcome. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	4	995	08:01 AM Jul 21, 2018 by Hetho
	More bastards.... :) (Preview) Got a call from this number at 12.35 today, 738528427. A non human voice told me my Telstra line was going to be cut off, and to press 1 to get to the "Telstra rescue line" Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 17th of July 2018 01:38:36 PM	aussie_paul	12	1867	11:50 AM Jul 20, 2018 by BazzMann48
	Compliance plate (Preview) I have a 1982 sunchaser Toyota hiace poptop campervan. I need to know where the compliance plate for the original conversion is. It was converted from new by sunchaser. I need to get a Nsw blue slip to register it as it is a Victorian van originally. Otherwise I have to pay an engineer to certify it. Thank...	Gazzarina	4	910	08:18 PM Jul 19, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Now was it advertising material? (Preview) Hello Cindy & fellow forum members, There was a post from a member (I assume - "tworingers") about a "recommendation" for a brake service at Rockhampton & it seems some members took this as being an advert for a company. I looked up "tworingers" info - he lives at Mackay which is ONLY 300kms no...	Warren-Pat_01	10	1278	06:23 PM Jul 19, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Thetford toilet BOWL cleaner (Preview) https://www.caravansplus.com.au/thetford-toilet-bowl-cleaner-750ml-p-16521.html	rockylizard	5	948	01:27 PM Jul 19, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Travelling with pooch (Preview) Hi - looking for folks ideas/advise/pitfalls/ pros and cons on motorhoming with our (accidentally newely aquired but gorgeous) staffy pup) - she was not part of our MOTORHOMING plan however family circumstances has her as our new full time fur baby and we are still Keen to get on the road for extende...	Kmisurac	13	1120	08:35 AM Jul 19, 2018 by Branchie
	Two way radios two way radio (Preview) I may have asked this a year or so ago but I can't find my post. So here is is (maybe again). I would like some advice on two-way radios (not sure if that is the correct name). For two reasons - I may well be walking away from the caravan or Land Cruiser to take some photos by myself, and it would be good to have a...	rexboggs5	19	2199	11:14 PM Jul 18, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Storing stuff in the back of the tow vehicle (Preview) My tow vehicle is a Land Cruiser 200 series. I was wondering what stuff the experienced nomads carry in the back of their tow vehicle, and if they have a particular way of packing it. I am mindful of the GVM and want to stay within this, so carrying some gear in the LC will help. Thanks for any sage advice y...	rexboggs5	13	1684	06:38 PM Jul 18, 2018 by rexboggs5
	Long term stays in caravan parks (Preview) We are currently in NSW and due to ill health have needed to stay for longer period than normal when travelling Oz. We have been told maximum stay of 151days per calender year. Is this only in NSW? Our van is our home. -- Edited by ledavidson on Monday 16th of July 2018 03:13:21 PM	ledavidson	12	2907	05:58 PM Jul 18, 2018 by wasn_me
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