The Grey Nomads - General

Rexysmum · Rexysmum

We have been told that June and July is not a good time to head north from Bundaberg to Cairns as the free campsites are very crowded with Grey nomads who sit for long periods in one place. Is this true? Thanks for any tips, Chris

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Going to Robe in a couple of weeks, notice there are 4 parks there, any thoughts on the preferred GN site?

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi Everyone. I am about to cross the Nullarbor in February and plan to play the golf course on the way across as I am in no hurry. People have told me some of the holes/tees are hard to find even though the website gives you information. Are some of the holes difficult to find? Has anyone who has played it go...

Joda · Joda

Haven,t made a post for a while too busy reading what everyone else is up to in GN land, buying another toilet, costing me heaps of my hard earned moola, its for the mother of my children, oh, did I mention it comes with air con ho****er service, 2 beds, grey water tank, coupla batterys & 2 wheels. This...

Woody2 · Woody2

Some advice needed Doing and oil change on the ranger .I had 5lts of one brand of oil but Need 7.4. Thats ok I put what I had in then when up to the local parts shop but they do not have the same brand. One beauty of being in a small country town. Question can I mix 2 diff brands or should I drain what I put in out and...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day Nomads, We've recently bought our first van,a 2003 jayco outback penguin and was wondering how people who own or have owned one found them offroad,we've driven most of the true offroad tracks like the cape etc so probably won't be doing anything too serious in the van,just the odd dirt track or...

zed · zed

We've just sold our Jayco Swan camper trailer and for it's whole life we had bath mats down to protect the floor. Worked great and the floor surface is immaculate. We've got a new Starcraft now and want something a bit better than bathmats! Any recommendations? We were thinking of carpet offcuts but th...

skins · skins

A little advice if I may. I intend getting an Anderson Weight Distribution & Sway Hitch but I'm stuck on what coupling to use. As the Andersen comes with a 50mm ball I need a suitable coupling so that I can open my rear door of the Pajero. Are there any other suitable couplings other than an AL-KO off ro...

lesjohn · lesjohn

Any suggestions as to which way to head off on our maiden trip to Darwin? We are hoping to head off mid April from Port Stephens area in New South Wales. We have a 22 foot Jayco off road van and Triton ute. Since purchasing the van we have done 3 road trips as test runs...2 to Kangaroo Valley NSW and one in Nove...

fishdodger · fishdodger

not too expensive, just one that wont overheat in 5 minutes that can plug into van and car with a lead -- Edited by fishdodger on Sunday 14th of January 2018 05:48:59 PM

tiger5 · tiger5

Has anyone travelled on the from Armidale to Grafton via Dundurrabin ? Will be towing a 21foot van. I have been down water fall way but looking at a new route. Thanks for any info on this route. Jeff -- Edited by tiger5 on Tuesday 16th of January 2018 01:47:05 PM

rayaroundoz · rayaroundoz

I've been working on my "permanent travel" budget - which will be funded from savings - and I can't find room in it for private health cover. I am 58, in good health, a solo, and currently pay just under $50 per week for my private cover. I don't take any medications at all. Interested in all comments but in...

the rocket · the rocket

hi everyone, does anyone know any cheap places to stay here with power n water. Thanks.

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/ford-ranger-mazda-bt-50-recalled-over-fire-hazard-65678

gaskerry00 · gaskerry00

hi we are travelling up north from South australia this year around June July. Our first big trip in our van. Looking at free camping and caravan parks. Any tips where to stay in Cairns and Port Douglas. Will we be best to book now as I guess it gets busy. Thanks

Red Dog · Red Dog

I am after the current fuel prices on the Nullarbor please if anyone has up to date prices thank you

coolyrocks · coolyrocks

just wondering are there any lady golfers traveling OS

kiwijims · kiwijims

Hundreds of airline passengers endured nervous moments on Monday as planes bound for Perth were forced to abort landings at Perth Airport due to severe weather conditions, which saw almost 100mm of rain dumped on the city overnight. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-16/perth-weather-for...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

, she bought a Jeep . more news to follow . see reply further on . Richo. ok a few more thingy's i'l have to get used to , including th spelling of Coromal -- Edited by Zoomtopz on Sunday 16th of June 2013 07:28:27 AM -- Edited by Zoomtopz on Sunday 16th of June 2013 11:56:52 AM -- Edited by Zoomtopz on Sunday 16...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-12/fruit-pickers-in-short-supply/9320256

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Best time to travel north to Cairns (Preview) We have been told that June and July is not a good time to head north from Bundaberg to Cairns as the free campsites are very crowded with Grey nomads who sit for long periods in one place. Is this true? Thanks for any tips, Chris	Rexysmum	5	939	08:43 PM Jan 20, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Robe S.A., any thoughts on a good caravan park? (Preview) Hi All, Going to Robe in a couple of weeks, notice there are 4 parks there, any thoughts on the preferred GN site?	vince56	8	1663	04:22 PM Jan 20, 2018 by PeterD
	Nullarbor Links Golf Course (Preview) Hi Everyone. I am about to cross the Nullarbor in February and plan to play the golf course on the way across as I am in no hurry. People have told me some of the holes/tees are hard to find even though the website gives you information. Are some of the holes difficult to find? Has anyone who has played it go...	cjt55	12	1518	08:45 AM Jan 19, 2018 by Xtrk138
	Number six! (Preview) Haven,t made a post for a while too busy reading what everyone else is up to in GN land, buying another toilet, costing me heaps of my hard earned moola, its for the mother of my children, oh, did I mention it comes with air con ho****er service, 2 beds, grey water tank, coupla batterys & 2 wheels. This...	Joda	5	1723	07:28 AM Jan 19, 2018 by Wizardofoz
	Mixing 2 diff diesel oils (Preview) Some advice needed Doing and oil change on the ranger .I had 5lts of one brand of oil but Need 7.4. Thats ok I put what I had in then when up to the local parts shop but they do not have the same brand. One beauty of being in a small country town. Question can I mix 2 diff brands or should I drain what I put in out and...	Woody2	8	1387	08:45 PM Jan 18, 2018 by Woody2
	Going from an Oztent to a Jayco outback penguin. (Preview) G/day Nomads, We've recently bought our first van,a 2003 jayco outback penguin and was wondering how people who own or have owned one found them offroad,we've driven most of the true offroad tracks like the cape etc so probably won't be doing anything too serious in the van,just the odd dirt track or...	Gaz n Shell	9	2270	08:05 PM Jan 18, 2018 by Gaz n Shell
	floor coverings for caravan (Preview) We've just sold our Jayco Swan camper trailer and for it's whole life we had bath mats down to protect the floor. Worked great and the floor surface is immaculate. We've got a new Starcraft now and want something a bit better than bathmats! Any recommendations? We were thinking of carpet offcuts but th...	zed	14	4969	11:17 PM Jan 17, 2018 by PeterD
	Anderson Weight Distribution & Sway Hitch - but what coupling to use? (Preview) A little advice if I may. I intend getting an Anderson Weight Distribution & Sway Hitch but I'm stuck on what coupling to use. As the Andersen comes with a 50mm ball I need a suitable coupling so that I can open my rear door of the Pajero. Are there any other suitable couplings other than an AL-KO off ro...	skins	7	2837	07:14 PM Jan 17, 2018 by NeilandRaine
	Newbies heading to Darwin (Preview) Any suggestions as to which way to head off on our maiden trip to Darwin? We are hoping to head off mid April from Port Stephens area in New South Wales. We have a 22 foot Jayco off road van and Triton ute. Since purchasing the van we have done 3 road trips as test runs...2 to Kangaroo Valley NSW and one in Nove...	lesjohn	9	1822	03:38 PM Jan 17, 2018 by PeterD
	Best 12v handheld vacuum for van and car (Preview) not too expensive, just one that wont overheat in 5 minutes that can plug into van and car with a lead -- Edited by fishdodger on Sunday 14th of January 2018 05:48:59 PM	fishdodger	18	5079	12:57 PM Jan 17, 2018 by NeilandRaine
	Road condition (Preview) Has anyone travelled on the from Armidale to Grafton via Dundurrabin ? Will be towing a 21foot van. I have been down water fall way but looking at a new route. Thanks for any info on this route. Jeff -- Edited by tiger5 on Tuesday 16th of January 2018 01:47:05 PM	tiger5	3	897	11:05 AM Jan 17, 2018 by tiger5
	Private Health Insurance Yay or Nay? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've been working on my "permanent travel" budget - which will be funded from savings - and I can't find room in it for private health cover. I am 58, in good health, a solo, and currently pay just under $50 per week for my private cover. I don't take any medications at all. Interested in all comments but in...	rayaroundoz	35	2605	11:13 PM Jan 16, 2018 by Cupie
	Bundaberg (Preview) hi everyone, does anyone know any cheap places to stay here with power n water. Thanks.	the rocket	3	887	08:52 PM Jan 16, 2018 by the rocket
	Ford Ranger recall advice... now includes BT50 ... (Preview) https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/ford-ranger-mazda-bt-50-recalled-over-fire-hazard-65678	rockylizard	7	3139	05:30 PM Jan 16, 2018 by Pradokakadudavid
	Cairns port douglas (Preview) hi we are travelling up north from South australia this year around June July. Our first big trip in our van. Looking at free camping and caravan parks. Any tips where to stay in Cairns and Port Douglas. Will we be best to book now as I guess it gets busy. Thanks	gaskerry00	14	2158	02:38 PM Jan 16, 2018 by Dunmowin
	Fuel Prices (Preview) I am after the current fuel prices on the Nullarbor please if anyone has up to date prices thank you	Red Dog	11	7912	01:35 PM Jan 16, 2018 by PeterD
	lady golfers (Preview) just wondering are there any lady golfers traveling OS	coolyrocks	5	1035	12:44 PM Jan 16, 2018 by coolyrocks
	Extreme Perth weather forces planes to circle, abort landings at airport.... (Preview) Hundreds of airline passengers endured nervous moments on Monday as planes bound for Perth were forced to abort landings at Perth Airport due to severe weather conditions, which saw almost 100mm of rain dumped on the city overnight. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-16/perth-weather-for...	kiwijims	0	482	10:06 AM Jan 16, 2018 by kiwijims
	nah not a jeep , a Coromal. (Preview) , she bought a Jeep . more news to follow . see reply further on . Richo. ok a few more thingy's i'l have to get used to , including th spelling of Coromal -- Edited by Zoomtopz on Sunday 16th of June 2013 07:28:27 AM -- Edited by Zoomtopz on Sunday 16th of June 2013 11:56:52 AM -- Edited by Zoomtopz on Sunday 16...	Zoomtopz	14	10650	09:00 PM Jan 15, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	Wanna make a quick quid? (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-12/fruit-pickers-in-short-supply/9320256	rockylizard	16	2206	06:46 PM Jan 15, 2018 by adreamer
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