The Grey Nomads - General

AMANDA EXPANDA · AMANDA EXPANDA

So I am a pre grey nomad in training and have found even though the "man of the van" purchased nice new blue hose for water we get a vile plastic or rubber taste the kids refuse to drink it. Have we made a mistake with our hose or do I need to run them more? The van has been out 5-6 times now & it doesn't matter...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

There is a caravan Safety check day this Sunday the 22nd Oct. At the Brisbane Showgrounds for those interested. This email address was for people to email for more information. safetychecks@caravanqld.com.au Need to copy and paste into your email. -- Edited by Yuglamron on Tuesday 17th of Octob...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, I just wanted to remind everyone that our PM (private message) system is in place as a way of contacting other members to perhaps organise a get together or to exchange personal details in a positive way. The PM system is not in place to criticise other members’ views or posts. If anyone receive...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Tandy Online have this Induction cooker on sale. I have heard they are a good addition to the Grey Nomad items to take with you. I believe Tandy are now part of Kogan who own the name. But don't quote me. The Cooker is selling at $49 with a free pot. I have no idea if this is a good buy or not. This is a link to the...

TravellingAlong · TravellingAlong

Hi there we would like to stay in a free camp or showgrounds/racecourse with our caravan - however we cannot locate free camping around Port MacQuarie and Tamworth. support would be appreciated Thanks

Tupai King · Tupai King

Hi Anyone out there got any experience to share on these camper trailers? Will our IX35 turbo diesel engine pull any of these with ease? Thanks for sharing your experience and information Tupai King

Aussie · Aussie

Getting back to that DD thing, I come in here for fun and entertainment and that's my choice. If DD comes in here for hard work that's his choice I suppose. Sorry Cindy but I was a late starter.

vince56 · vince56

Hi All We are currently at Ulladulla and looking at an easier drive back to Melbourne on the Hume rather than back along the Princes Hwy. Anyone have experience getting across to the Hume, ie through Nerriga, Braidwood, Canberra or would it be better to go up to Goulburn? I have been on the Kings Hwy from...

Spiky · Spiky

We are shortly to become completely debt free, and plan to lease the house and travel around for a bit. Ideally, we would like to travel without impacting too much upon our savings, and without dipping into our Super too early (I'm currently mid-fifties). It doesn't matter how many times I sit down to w...

buffy61 · buffy61

Probably a stupid question.... we hope to camp out at a friends place and wish to use the toilet in caravan...can we empty the cassette into a normal dunny? and if so, what do we put in the cassette? Is the napisan ok? Figure it should be cos I recall soaking my kids nappies in a bucket of napisan and throwin...

rgren2 · rgren2

The bride of fourty years would like to do a Pacific Island cruise. I need to know stuff. Only overseas place we've been to is Frazer Island. Companies to avoid, where on the boat to stay, all the hints and tips that you've learnt on cruising. Cash/cards. All help appreciated.__________________

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi All Doing to much reading about different vans. The Vans will be new they are Galaxy Defender 20feet, Crusader Excalibur Duke 20.6feet lots of mods to it for our likes or a Olympic Champion 21.6 feet made with what we want. The Olympic dealer is local and have a lot of confidence in them providing a va...

ABNER · ABNER

I just stumbled across this from the AL-Co web site. Very informative especially for new caravanners. Its a long read but well worth it. http://www.alkoauthentics.com.au/caravansafety.html#.Wd34BDtx3IU Bob.

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

At the risk of being attacked by less imaginative members of this forum, there are many other sections of it to post in. If you have a question about your route go to ROAD CONDITIONS. If you have a question about your rig or the purchase of a prospective one go to TECHIES CORNER. If you are looking for a ca...

wildman · wildman

Hi yuall we have just purchased a 1980 Toyota Coaster and we are beginning the long process of conversion. Just wanted to know if there are any other Coasterites out there? Doug & Sue

Sheba · Sheba

Got an e-mail today from the Public Informer LLC. 49 Ridge Road, Captains Creek Qld 4677. Somehow, I have managed to accrue the grand sum of $1375. However, they need my bank details, to pay me. They have already tried to reach me 4 times, and if I don't reply this time, I will miss out. Don't you fe...

kiwijims · kiwijims

I recall the day ( 7 years ago ) when I became the owner of a 89 Nissan Patrol, And now, with more than 500,000 k's on the clock, it is still banging along, the old girl gets an oil and filter change every 5000 k and just keeps on going, I don't know how many times I've heard people say, " I had one of those, wish I'...

Bass · Bass

Question out of left field (sorry). How many motor homes tackle the gibb, the savanah way, and development rd to the tip. Cheers bass

duffaus · duffaus

We have a Prado 120 and a Traveller van and we are having trouble in some caravan parks clearing thier gutters. Would air bags help on the Prado and what can we do to the van to lift it any suggestions please

stud · stud

does anyone know if the road from Kyneton to Heathcote via Redesdale and Mia Mia is ok for towing 22ft van? Thanks Stu

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Eliminating plastic taste to water (Preview) So I am a pre grey nomad in training and have found even though the "man of the van" purchased nice new blue hose for water we get a vile plastic or rubber taste the kids refuse to drink it. Have we made a mistake with our hose or do I need to run them more? The van has been out 5-6 times now & it doesn't matter...	AMANDA EXPANDA	17	4220	11:17 PM Oct 17, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan Safety Checks Brisbane Showgrounds (Preview) There is a caravan Safety check day this Sunday the 22nd Oct. At the Brisbane Showgrounds for those interested. This email address was for people to email for more information. safetychecks@caravanqld.com.au Need to copy and paste into your email. -- Edited by Yuglamron on Tuesday 17th of Octob...	Yuglamron	1	683	07:18 PM Oct 17, 2017 by Ubif
	Private messages (closed) (Preview) Hi all, I just wanted to remind everyone that our PM (private message) system is in place as a way of contacting other members to perhaps organise a get together or to exchange personal details in a positive way. The PM system is not in place to criticise other members’ views or posts. If anyone receive...	Webmaster	2	1141	05:22 PM Oct 17, 2017 by Hey Jim
	Induction Cooker. (Preview) Tandy Online have this Induction cooker on sale. I have heard they are a good addition to the Grey Nomad items to take with you. I believe Tandy are now part of Kogan who own the name. But don't quote me. The Cooker is selling at $49 with a free pot. I have no idea if this is a good buy or not. This is a link to the...	Yuglamron	5	1397	04:35 PM Oct 17, 2017 by Geeco
	Advice needed- can anyone advise of free camping or showgrounds for Caravan Port Macquarie and Tamworth areas (Preview) Hi there we would like to stay in a free camp or showgrounds/racecourse with our caravan - however we cannot locate free camping around Port MacQuarie and Tamworth. support would be appreciated Thanks	TravellingAlong	15	2429	06:13 PM Oct 16, 2017 by Kantiki
	Avan Aliner or Sportliner (Preview) Hi Anyone out there got any experience to share on these camper trailers? Will our IX35 turbo diesel engine pull any of these with ease? Thanks for sharing your experience and information Tupai King	Tupai King	21	6685	10:39 AM Oct 16, 2017 by toglhot
	We are all different (closed) (Preview) Getting back to that DD thing, I come in here for fun and entertainment and that's my choice. If DD comes in here for hard work that's his choice I suppose. Sorry Cindy but I was a late starter.	Aussie	9	1576	10:42 AM Oct 14, 2017 by DMaxer
	Ulladulla to Hume Hwy - best way? (Preview) Hi All We are currently at Ulladulla and looking at an easier drive back to Melbourne on the Hume rather than back along the Princes Hwy. Anyone have experience getting across to the Hume, ie through Nerriga, Braidwood, Canberra or would it be better to go up to Goulburn? I have been on the Kings Hwy from...	vince56	17	2493	08:55 AM Oct 14, 2017 by PeterD
	Knowing our budgets - advice sought (Preview) We are shortly to become completely debt free, and plan to lease the house and travel around for a bit. Ideally, we would like to travel without impacting too much upon our savings, and without dipping into our Super too early (I'm currently mid-fifties). It doesn't matter how many times I sit down to w...	Spiky	21	1968	03:07 AM Oct 14, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Can you empty toilet cassette in the dunny? (Preview) Probably a stupid question.... we hope to camp out at a friends place and wish to use the toilet in caravan...can we empty the cassette into a normal dunny? and if so, what do we put in the cassette? Is the napisan ok? Figure it should be cos I recall soaking my kids nappies in a bucket of napisan and throwin...	buffy61	20	11766	01:33 AM Oct 14, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Pacific Island Cruising (Preview) The bride of fourty years would like to do a Pacific Island cruise. I need to know stuff. Only overseas place we've been to is Frazer Island. Companies to avoid, where on the boat to stay, all the hints and tips that you've learnt on cruising. Cash/cards. All help appreciated.__________________	rgren2	11	1611	12:46 PM Oct 13, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Deciding between 3 vans to buy (Preview) Hi All Doing to much reading about different vans. The Vans will be new they are Galaxy Defender 20feet, Crusader Excalibur Duke 20.6feet lots of mods to it for our likes or a Olympic Champion 21.6 feet made with what we want. The Olympic dealer is local and have a lot of confidence in them providing a va...	Mackayak	22	2291	11:15 AM Oct 13, 2017 by BruDi
	CARAVAN sAFETY FROM AL-CO WEBSITE (Preview) I just stumbled across this from the AL-Co web site. Very informative especially for new caravanners. Its a long read but well worth it. http://www.alkoauthentics.com.au/caravansafety.html#.Wd34BDtx3IU Bob.	ABNER	6	1028	10:09 AM Oct 13, 2017 by Cupie
	Posting In Relevant Forum Sections (closed) (Preview) At the risk of being attacked by less imaginative members of this forum, there are many other sections of it to post in. If you have a question about your route go to ROAD CONDITIONS. If you have a question about your rig or the purchase of a prospective one go to TECHIES CORNER. If you are looking for a ca...	Desert Dweller	7	1371	11:07 PM Oct 12, 2017 by Webmaster
	Toyota Coaster (Preview) Hi yuall we have just purchased a 1980 Toyota Coaster and we are beginning the long process of conversion. Just wanted to know if there are any other Coasterites out there? Doug & Sue	wildman	17	5595	06:22 PM Oct 12, 2017 by jules47
	New Scam. (Preview) Got an e-mail today from the Public Informer LLC. 49 Ridge Road, Captains Creek Qld 4677. Somehow, I have managed to accrue the grand sum of $1375. However, they need my bank details, to pay me. They have already tried to reach me 4 times, and if I don't reply this time, I will miss out. Don't you fe...	Sheba	13	2897	02:56 PM Oct 11, 2017 by BruDi
	NISSAN PATROL RECALL !!! (Preview) I recall the day ( 7 years ago ) when I became the owner of a 89 Nissan Patrol, And now, with more than 500,000 k's on the clock, it is still banging along, the old girl gets an oil and filter change every 5000 k and just keeps on going, I don't know how many times I've heard people say, " I had one of those, wish I'...	kiwijims	22	2030	02:27 PM Oct 11, 2017 by kiwijims
	Motor homes. (Preview) Question out of left field (sorry). How many motor homes tackle the gibb, the savanah way, and development rd to the tip. Cheers bass	Bass	7	1532	12:03 PM Oct 11, 2017 by macka17
	Clearance (Preview) We have a Prado 120 and a Traveller van and we are having trouble in some caravan parks clearing thier gutters. Would air bags help on the Prado and what can we do to the van to lift it any suggestions please	duffaus	6	1657	08:35 PM Oct 10, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Road from Kyneton to Heathcote via Redesdale (Preview) does anyone know if the road from Kyneton to Heathcote via Redesdale and Mia Mia is ok for towing 22ft van? Thanks Stu	stud	13	1283	07:52 PM Oct 10, 2017 by wendyv
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