The Grey Nomads - General

madaboutled · madaboutled

SWMBO's directive "I want an Australian Flag and a shade screen for the awning for the next trip" So I complied and she's stoked!. -- Edited by madaboutled on Monday 5th of February 2018 12:00:01 PM

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, strop n i r looking to buy double bunks but kids size. Looking for 1500 x 700. Have looked on the net n most are Too long or too wide To fit in our caravan To go gramping. Seriously though, i love to have them stay with us. I am sure they were not that big when our kids were little n we went campin...

Sanctuary · Sanctuary

Hi, I got a quote to transport my Spaceland scenic caravan from Wollongong to Perth on a drop deck trailer (due to the length 10.8 Metres it needed this). However, they stated they lift the van onto the deck using a forklift as that's the preferred method....apparently. Any thoughts on this? Cheers M...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://youtu.be/a05hYEqF_Dw

RustyD · RustyD

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-02/kimberley-cut-off-after-highway-floods/9386352

AlPal · AlPal

Last recent trip our caravan (Traveller) was somewhat over the three and a half ton legal limit, full water tanks, gas, batteries and solar panels - then food, clothes, etc. I just thought about receiving a hefty fine and having to empty everything out. Never again, problems with insurance and S...

Hendo · Hendo

Ok all you lot, how the h*ll do you stop your Sat Nav from not staying stuck on the window. I've tried alco rubs, window cleaner etc but the B thing still falls of after an hour or so. Help........ I'm desperate

Radar · Radar

We were happy towing our 17 foot single axle caravan weighing around 2 tonne behind our Nissan Navara crew cab with a 3 tonne towing capacity and 300kgs allowance on the towball, all was good, not a care in the world with correct weights with plenty to spare on the car even with the 200kgs of towball weigh...

SCOEY · SCOEY

Looking at purchasing a Regent Extreme Off Road Caravan - hoping that we can get feedback if anyone has/had one - off road capability, strength, quality etc. Cheers. SCOEY

sandman55 · sandman55

Hi all we have a Karakampa (1700kg ATM) which is a small van and we are looking at upgrading our tow tug (Hyundai Santa Fe) and we would be interested to hear from those of you that are towing a small van with a Mitsubishi Triton and a Ford Ranger and what your towing fuel consumption is and do you tow in top ge...

Tassiemike · Tassiemike

Hello,We recently bought a 2007 Avan Aliner.I saw another Avan this morning on gumtree and they had attached metal tool boxes to both the front and the rear of the van. It got me wondering what other changes people had made to their vans that they have been really happy with and that we could learn from.W...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Most people probably already know this, but seeing as I just heard it I thought I would pass it on. I had problems with my GPS and Dash Cam falling off during hot weather. A friend told me to put a light smear of Vaseline on the suction caps. Six days of over 40 degrees in Tamworth and both stuck it out Thought...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Ron-D · Ron-D

Cant help wondering what is the point of owning a motor home when you have to tow a vehicle behind it? A truly luxurious caravan would be no where near the price ,not trying to be rude or insulting to motor home owners I just cant see any benefit...

Mez · Mez

Hi, as we are gearing ourself for life on the road full time , I have the opportunity to do part time work while on the road as an accountant. For this to happen I will need a good internet connection wherever we might be. I am aware that they will be places in remote area where it will be impossible, but I wou...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday...

clear skies at Sale, Gippsland - cold though (8degC) but it was two hours well spent. Cheers - John

mezza56 · mezza56

My wife and I love walking on the beach and have found various items on isolated beaches after rough seas , we have a large collection of genuine sea glass and there are beaches that seem to produce it more regularly than the odd bits . Is there anyone else that collects it I'd be interested to see what you h...

kiwijims · kiwijims

EMERGENCY WARNING Time of issue: 04:34 PM Date of issue: 01 February 2018You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.Homes on Elleker-Grasmere Road will be UNDER THREAT by fire in 30 minutes.The fire started near the intersection of ELLEKER-GRASM...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Yep, time to head off again. We've enjoyed being at home since before Christmas. Australia Day weekend gone & the ''billy lids'' back at school. Eight weeks until the ''Easter madness''. We're off & runnin'. Any others like us? -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Wednesday 31st of January 2018 1...

Kisha · Kisha

31 January 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse Perth, Western Australia. Also, the full moon will be slightly larger than normal given that this is also a supermoon, also called a blue moon, so astrophotography will be more spectacular than normal." Hoping my photography does this wonderful event justice....

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	New Awning Shade Screen (Preview) SWMBO's directive "I want an Australian Flag and a shade screen for the awning for the next trip" So I complied and she's stoked!. -- Edited by madaboutled on Monday 5th of February 2018 12:00:01 PM	madaboutled	14	1679	06:24 PM Feb 6, 2018 by the rocket
	Double bunk kids beds (Preview) hello everyone, strop n i r looking to buy double bunks but kids size. Looking for 1500 x 700. Have looked on the net n most are Too long or too wide To fit in our caravan To go gramping. Seriously though, i love to have them stay with us. I am sure they were not that big when our kids were little n we went campin...	the rocket	2	1138	06:18 PM Feb 6, 2018 by the rocket
	Transporting a 33ft caravan on a drop deck trailer (Wollongong to Perth) (Preview) Hi, I got a quote to transport my Spaceland scenic caravan from Wollongong to Perth on a drop deck trailer (due to the length 10.8 Metres it needed this). However, they stated they lift the van onto the deck using a forklift as that's the preferred method....apparently. Any thoughts on this? Cheers M...	Sanctuary	2	1019	06:15 PM Feb 6, 2018 by Sanctuary
	Anyone out there have a nice Kombi VW ? Wow (Preview) https://youtu.be/a05hYEqF_Dw	Aus-Kiwi	10	1217	06:14 PM Feb 6, 2018 by bab600
	Kimberley Floods (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-02/kimberley-cut-off-after-highway-floods/9386352	RustyD	5	1123	05:02 PM Feb 6, 2018 by RustyD
	Landcruiser 200 Series - Lovells 4000KG Towing Upgrade. (Preview) Last recent trip our caravan (Traveller) was somewhat over the three and a half ton legal limit, full water tanks, gas, batteries and solar panels - then food, clothes, etc. I just thought about receiving a hefty fine and having to empty everything out. Never again, problems with insurance and S...	AlPal	18	7717	11:37 AM Feb 6, 2018 by BruDi
	Nav not sticking (Preview) Ok all you lot, how the h*ll do you stop your Sat Nav from not staying stuck on the window. I've tried alco rubs, window cleaner etc but the B thing still falls of after an hour or so. Help........ I'm desperate	Hendo	9	1293	01:33 PM Feb 5, 2018 by sandman55
	Car & caravan weights set up. Edited. (Preview) We were happy towing our 17 foot single axle caravan weighing around 2 tonne behind our Nissan Navara crew cab with a 3 tonne towing capacity and 300kgs allowance on the towball, all was good, not a care in the world with correct weights with plenty to spare on the car even with the 200kgs of towball weigh...	Radar	5	2151	10:28 AM Feb 5, 2018 by Radar
	REGENT EXTREME OFF ROAD CARAVAN (Preview) Looking at purchasing a Regent Extreme Off Road Caravan - hoping that we can get feedback if anyone has/had one - off road capability, strength, quality etc. Cheers. SCOEY	SCOEY	5	3627	07:50 AM Feb 5, 2018 by TheHeaths
	Triton and Ranger Fuel economy pulling a small Van (Preview) Hi all we have a Karakampa (1700kg ATM) which is a small van and we are looking at upgrading our tow tug (Hyundai Santa Fe) and we would be interested to hear from those of you that are towing a small van with a Mitsubishi Triton and a Ford Ranger and what your towing fuel consumption is and do you tow in top ge...	sandman55	9	1706	08:46 PM Feb 4, 2018 by sandman55
	Avan modification suggestions!!! (Preview) Hello,We recently bought a 2007 Avan Aliner.I saw another Avan this morning on gumtree and they had attached metal tool boxes to both the front and the rear of the van. It got me wondering what other changes people had made to their vans that they have been really happy with and that we could learn from.W...	Tassiemike	12	7180	07:44 PM Feb 4, 2018 by Tassiemike
	Another use for Vaseline. (Preview) Most people probably already know this, but seeing as I just heard it I thought I would pass it on. I had problems with my GPS and Dash Cam falling off during hot weather. A friend told me to put a light smear of Vaseline on the suction caps. Six days of over 40 degrees in Tamworth and both stuck it out Thought...	NeilandRaine	13	2010	02:12 PM Feb 4, 2018 by newslug
	Kimberley floods leave highway underwater (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	3	875	08:15 AM Feb 4, 2018 by PeterX
	Motor home (Preview) Cant help wondering what is the point of owning a motor home when you have to tow a vehicle behind it? A truly luxurious caravan would be no where near the price ,not trying to be rude or insulting to motor home owners I just cant see any benefit...	Ron-D	20	1934	11:25 PM Feb 2, 2018 by Perry
	Internet coverage (Preview) Hi, as we are gearing ourself for life on the road full time , I have the opportunity to do part time work while on the road as an accountant. For this to happen I will need a good internet connection wherever we might be. I am aware that they will be places in remote area where it will be impossible, but I wou...	Mez	16	1906	01:58 PM Feb 2, 2018 by Mez
	Super-Blue-Blood Moon (Preview) Gday... clear skies at Sale, Gippsland - cold though (8degC) but it was two hours well spent. Cheers - John	rockylizard	5	1021	10:59 PM Feb 1, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Beach Combers (Preview) My wife and I love walking on the beach and have found various items on isolated beaches after rough seas , we have a large collection of genuine sea glass and there are beaches that seem to produce it more regularly than the odd bits . Is there anyone else that collects it I'd be interested to see what you h...	mezza56	14	1722	09:31 PM Feb 1, 2018 by Philw
	Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for eastern part of ELLEKER in CITY OF ALBANY W.A. (Preview) EMERGENCY WARNING Time of issue: 04:34 PM Date of issue: 01 February 2018You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.Homes on Elleker-Grasmere Road will be UNDER THREAT by fire in 30 minutes.The fire started near the intersection of ELLEKER-GRASM...	kiwijims	0	482	07:49 PM Feb 1, 2018 by kiwijims
	Time To Head Off Again (Preview) Yep, time to head off again. We've enjoyed being at home since before Christmas. Australia Day weekend gone & the ''billy lids'' back at school. Eight weeks until the ''Easter madness''. We're off & runnin'. Any others like us? -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Wednesday 31st of January 2018 1...	Desert Dweller	8	1281	02:55 PM Feb 1, 2018 by Kisha
	TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE (Preview) 31 January 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse Perth, Western Australia. Also, the full moon will be slightly larger than normal given that this is also a supermoon, also called a blue moon, so astrophotography will be more spectacular than normal." Hoping my photography does this wonderful event justice....	Kisha	14	1073	02:47 PM Feb 1, 2018 by Kisha
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