The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.tradervs.com.au/tow-vehicle-reviews/1712/landcruiser-200-altitude-special-edition-tow-testThe factory rear suspension springs will need a bit of beefing up if you plan on towing big, like us. The suspension sagged a fair bit...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5128735/meander-valley-council-hits-pause-on-free-camping-lobbying-plans/?cs=12

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Before any knickers get twisted and fingers begin flying all over the keyboard castigating me for heresy, the point is simply to read the article, absorb the information, consider the data provided and be informed and aware of the limitations of STANDARD vehicles offered for sale in this c...

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ford-motor-company-of-australia-limited-ford-ranger-0

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Click here Cheers - John

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

May I wish everyone a very Merry and safe Christmas. Happy Campers !!

msg · msg

I have searched Wikicamps and failed to find a suitable spot to stay for perhaps a week. Requirements: 1. dog friendly 2. Near water. Easy access from van. ie no steep riverbanks though snake infested long grass. 3. Must be safe for swimming. or really just sitting on the edge in the water. Fairly...

montie · montie

https://www.caravanindustry.com.au/new-road-vehicle-safety-act-to-be-introduced-- Edited by montie on Friday 15th...

RoyBoy · RoyBoy

I have a tight area to get to where I want to park my (new) van. Thought could reverse but difficult. Google tells me lots of electric jockey wheels out there ranging from $200 to $2200. Has anyone had any dealings with any that you could recommend. Thanks in advance.

Steve11 · Steve11

hi All, heading from Adelaide to Queenslcliff in February. I have driven this road a few years ago but just as a day trip. Now is the time for a slower pace with our van. Happy to stop for a few days one end and then same again the other end and then head out for day trips, site seeing and hiking. I would love to h...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.sheppnews.com.au/2017/12/15/124379/blaze-destroys-10-houseboats-at-deep-creek

Mario · Mario

Our new caravan will have an angled wall at the bedhead end, I was wondering what pillow support is suggested for reading / watching tv comfortably, as it appears its going to be an awkward position, recommendations greatly appreciated.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

The NSW Government has set up a site where you can check the full range of fuel prices anywhere in NSW, I have used the app and found it to be easy to use and accurate I believe its based on information that the fuel companies have to provide to the Department of Finance, Services & Innovation you can ch...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Just saw this news article - Just to give some perspective to that profit -$57,367 = $157/night operating profit;12 sites X $25 = $300/night (if all sites filled every night - highly improbable);all sites filled every night = $109,500 gross income;that would equate to 52% net profit - assum...

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-to-oppose-bps-acquisition-of-woolworths-service-stations

Explorer · Explorer

New road access fee for private travellers to visit the Mitchell Plateau for 2018 is $20 Per Person rising to $45 PP in 2019 That is a 5 day permit. Plus National Park fees. Tour companies will probably have a bulk deal and include fees in their tour costs. Enjoy MJP.

thomas01 · thomas01

Was staying in suburbia in Melbourne this week in the van in a relatives back yard and was woken by a hissing sound that I thought was the neighbours hose or irrigation system at about 5:00am. I listened for a minute or so thinking about all the different noises you hear in suburbia that you don't normall...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Click Here for car Click here for caravan changes Cheers - John

Petesahut · Petesahut

We are planning to buy our caravan toward the end of next year, most likely an 18' with toilet and shower. It's been a long time since I last had a caravan which was a Franklin 16' in the 80's. We cannot afford a new caravan and I expect our budget will be around $30,000 when we buy. I expect the van will need t...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. As you may well know. Sometimes you arrive late and reception closed at all campsites you ring. We have just arrived at the entrance and this has happened. We do free camp now and again. But here there are signs everywhere. Where does the "LAW" stand with sleeping in your vehicle? Wishi...

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	Apparently, the trusty LandCruiser is still the king of the bush. (Preview) https://www.tradervs.com.au/tow-vehicle-reviews/1712/landcruiser-200-altitude-special-edition-tow-testThe factory rear suspension springs will need a bit of beefing up if you plan on towing big, like us. The suspension sagged a fair bit...	rockylizard	23	1959	09:28 AM Dec 20, 2017 by HandyWalter
	TAS. GOVT. MAKING IT HARDER TO FREE CAMP !! (Preview) http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5128735/meander-valley-council-hits-pause-on-free-camping-lobbying-plans/?cs=12	Big Gorilla	11	1849	10:41 PM Dec 19, 2017 by Goldman
	GVM/Axle weights ... and GVM upgrades (Preview) Gday... Before any knickers get twisted and fingers begin flying all over the keyboard castigating me for heresy, the point is simply to read the article, absorb the information, consider the data provided and be informed and aware of the limitations of STANDARD vehicles offered for sale in this c...	rockylizard	4	1253	04:39 PM Dec 19, 2017 by Yuglamron
	Ford Ranger recall advice... (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ford-motor-company-of-australia-limited-ford-ranger-0	rockylizard	1	1197	02:38 PM Dec 19, 2017 by Honey09
	For the fisherfolk... (Preview) Gday... Click here Cheers - John	rockylizard	6	1541	07:39 PM Dec 18, 2017 by Mobi Condo
	MERRY CHRISTMAS (Preview) May I wish everyone a very Merry and safe Christmas. Happy Campers !!	Big Gorilla	6	950	05:52 PM Dec 18, 2017 by the rocket
	Where to go over the holidays (Preview) I have searched Wikicamps and failed to find a suitable spot to stay for perhaps a week. Requirements: 1. dog friendly 2. Near water. Easy access from van. ie no steep riverbanks though snake infested long grass. 3. Must be safe for swimming. or really just sitting on the edge in the water. Fairly...	msg	20	1583	02:36 PM Dec 18, 2017 by msg
	Road Vehicle Standards Act Draft Legislation (Preview) https://www.caravanindustry.com.au/new-road-vehicle-safety-act-to-be-introduced-- Edited by montie on Friday 15th...	montie	13	1290	07:18 AM Dec 18, 2017 by montie
	12v Electric Jockey Wheel (Preview) I have a tight area to get to where I want to park my (new) van. Thought could reverse but difficult. Google tells me lots of electric jockey wheels out there ranging from $200 to $2200. Has anyone had any dealings with any that you could recommend. Thanks in advance.	RoyBoy	9	8675	06:52 AM Dec 18, 2017 by mustangdude
	Great Ocean Rd (Preview) hi All, heading from Adelaide to Queenslcliff in February. I have driven this road a few years ago but just as a day trip. Now is the time for a slower pace with our van. Happy to stop for a few days one end and then same again the other end and then head out for day trips, site seeing and hiking. I would love to h...	Steve11	12	1623	10:42 AM Dec 17, 2017 by PeterD
	Moama marina - 10 houseboats up in flames (Preview) http://www.sheppnews.com.au/2017/12/15/124379/blaze-destroys-10-houseboats-at-deep-creek	rockylizard	5	1311	10:00 AM Dec 17, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	Pillow support for angled bed head (Preview) Our new caravan will have an angled wall at the bedhead end, I was wondering what pillow support is suggested for reading / watching tv comfortably, as it appears its going to be an awkward position, recommendations greatly appreciated.	Mario	3	1142	09:20 AM Dec 17, 2017 by madaboutled
	NSW Government fuel prices app (Preview) The NSW Government has set up a site where you can check the full range of fuel prices anywhere in NSW, I have used the app and found it to be easy to use and accurate I believe its based on information that the fuel companies have to provide to the Department of Finance, Services & Innovation you can ch...	aussietraveller	13	1859	09:14 PM Dec 16, 2017 by Craig1
	HILL Top Golf and Country Club, Tatura, Victoria (Preview) Gday... Just saw this news article - Just to give some perspective to that profit -$57,367 = $157/night operating profit;12 sites X $25 = $300/night (if all sites filled every night - highly improbable);all sites filled every night = $109,500 gross income;that would equate to 52% net profit - assum...	rockylizard	4	1185	01:18 PM Dec 16, 2017 by bab600
	BP acquisition of Woolies fuel.... (Preview) https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-to-oppose-bps-acquisition-of-woolworths-service-stations	rockylizard	11	1659	11:56 AM Dec 16, 2017 by rockylizard
	Mitchell Plateau (Preview) New road access fee for private travellers to visit the Mitchell Plateau for 2018 is $20 Per Person rising to $45 PP in 2019 That is a 5 day permit. Plus National Park fees. Tour companies will probably have a bulk deal and include fees in their tour costs. Enjoy MJP.	Explorer	2	839	10:14 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Sarco Harris
	Rude Awakening (Preview) Was staying in suburbia in Melbourne this week in the van in a relatives back yard and was woken by a hissing sound that I thought was the neighbours hose or irrigation system at about 5:00am. I listened for a minute or so thinking about all the different noises you hear in suburbia that you don't normall...	thomas01	9	1906	09:51 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Closer attention to car and van manufacturers (Preview) Gday... Click Here for car Click here for caravan changes Cheers - John	rockylizard	2	919	09:18 PM Dec 15, 2017 by RustyD
	Older caravan Vs New Caravan? (Preview) We are planning to buy our caravan toward the end of next year, most likely an 18' with toilet and shower. It's been a long time since I last had a caravan which was a Franklin 16' in the 80's. We cannot afford a new caravan and I expect our budget will be around $30,000 when we buy. I expect the van will need t...	Petesahut	9	2498	01:59 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Petesahut
	Sleeping in vehicle ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all. As you may well know. Sometimes you arrive late and reception closed at all campsites you ring. We have just arrived at the entrance and this has happened. We do free camp now and again. But here there are signs everywhere. Where does the "LAW" stand with sleeping in your vehicle? Wishi...	tadau68	39	3196	01:12 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
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