The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

Tasmanians who thought they'd said hello to spring are in for a surprise, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasting heavy snow in the next 24 hours. Snow is predicted to return to the slopes of Hobart's Mount Wellington. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-04/bom-forecasts-heavy-sno...

Stevie D · Stevie D

Hi Nomads, I have an 82 Coaster SWB (pictured in my avatar). I am considering changing the 3B engine to an ECOTEC V6. Has anyone here done this before? Does anyone know of a company in Victoria that can do this? Thanks, Steve.

RustyD · RustyD

Thinking of putting a roof rack on my 2015 4dr Ranger Ute. The lighter version of rack that takes 75-80kg. Two methods of attaching: Clamp onto door arch or install a track along the space provided. Any pros & cons of either type? Many brands of legs & bars: Rhino, Prorack, Rola, Thule. Any pros...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I was researching aluminium vs maranti frames on-line and came across a lot of positive posts about composite frames. But no one really described what exactly a composite frame is, and which models of caravans one should consider if they are looking for a quality van with a composite frame. And in p...

Megafishaholic · Megafishaholic

Hi all, can someone give a a brief overview on UHF caravanning protocol. What channel are most people on? What channel do most caravanners switch to if everyone is usually on the emergency channel. any other useful tips, like is it useful to put a uhf channel on the back of the van? thanks

Hostie · Hostie

gday, I just purchased a 2nd hand Landcruiser which has an exhisting 350Amp Anderson plug. Can somebody tell me what this would be used for? I'm thinking of removing it if I don't have any need for it. many thanks

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Heard a rumour the other day (and I hate rumours) that the camp at Longreach Waterhole, Elliott, Nt, has been closed. Can anyone confirm please.

barrie · barrie

Pulled into Bingara today on the river having lunch when up pops a platypus at play . A nature moment indeed

Old and tired · Old and tired

Hello there. We are looking to set up a motorhome or a caravan and need a bit of advice and guidance please. I have not towed a caravan for forty years now, and fear it may be beyond me. I am a 1948 model. We want to have an easily accessible vehicle or rig that we can use for short haul trips in Victoria, and we...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

In terms of when we build our new van, weight is a big issue. Have looked into metho cooker. It seems the OH3000 ORIGO 2 BURNER STOVE is common now in campers. The advantages are- no LPG bottle/s and cabinet savings on cost and weight and no gas tradie. I havent investigated metho heaters yet. I'd lik...

spida · spida

If anyone is interested and looking for something to do or somewhere to stay and look around, some farmers in the Waroona district are happy to offer their farms for either free bush camping or free camping with power and access to showers and toilets at their farmhouses and sheds for a few days in Octob...

rainy1850 · rainy1850

is anyone there now. what is it like to camp now

Papou · Papou

Any member here using the Kogan mobile plans ??. Advertising $9.90 month unlimted with good data??. With boost at present and quite happy with their price but at $9.90 heaps cheaper n maybe too good to be true or am I reading it wrong ??.

brickies · brickies

Dougwe gone missing from the forum he hasn't been on the forum since 21 th August , Hopefully he doing research for his next update .

Koala · Koala

Hi, Maybe this will be my last time posting on forum ? my beloved 2 year old new caravan has gone to a happy home, I made the decision to sell as my husband is not interested in caravanning & I not completely comfortable in towing such a large item & setting up & traveling on my own. We have hard...

Renfrew · Renfrew

Good morning, From recent reports, Cooktown in Far North Queensland, experienced a bumper winter season accommodating the Winter Nomads & others. However on follow up, the following was received."The free camping will be changing for Archer Point soon there may not be allowed camping on the...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I just posted some information here Cheers - John

the rocket · the rocket

has anyone travelled these roads with a caravan? What are the roads like? Thanks

Splottboy · Splottboy

Is this a Mallee Ringneck Parrot I spotted in Quorn SA

Sketchyplaces · Sketchyplaces

Hi all, anyone have info of the laws or penalties for driving a regested bus in Victoria whilst in the process of converting it? ive started by removing seats , building bed, oven, fridge, etc... but now want to drive to South Aus to get some other stuff for it and have a road test too/ holiday. But am w...

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	BOM forecasts heavy snow in Tasmania .... (Preview) Tasmanians who thought they'd said hello to spring are in for a surprise, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasting heavy snow in the next 24 hours. Snow is predicted to return to the slopes of Hobart's Mount Wellington. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-04/bom-forecasts-heavy-sno...	kiwijims	1	716	12:02 PM Sep 4, 2017 by daffyfrancis
	Coaster 3B swap to 3.8 ECOTEC V6 (Preview) Hi Nomads, I have an 82 Coaster SWB (pictured in my avatar). I am considering changing the 3B engine to an ECOTEC V6. Has anyone here done this before? Does anyone know of a company in Victoria that can do this? Thanks, Steve.	Stevie D	18	2870	09:05 PM Sep 3, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Roof Racks (Preview) Thinking of putting a roof rack on my 2015 4dr Ranger Ute. The lighter version of rack that takes 75-80kg. Two methods of attaching: Clamp onto door arch or install a track along the space provided. Any pros & cons of either type? Many brands of legs & bars: Rhino, Prorack, Rola, Thule. Any pros...	RustyD	8	3317	12:49 AM Sep 3, 2017 by macka17
	Composite Frames (Preview) I was researching aluminium vs maranti frames on-line and came across a lot of positive posts about composite frames. But no one really described what exactly a composite frame is, and which models of caravans one should consider if they are looking for a quality van with a composite frame. And in p...	rexboggs5	4	870	12:50 PM Sep 2, 2017 by Jaahn
	UHF CB Radio questions (Preview) Hi all, can someone give a a brief overview on UHF caravanning protocol. What channel are most people on? What channel do most caravanners switch to if everyone is usually on the emergency channel. any other useful tips, like is it useful to put a uhf channel on the back of the van? thanks	Megafishaholic	15	1762	11:34 PM Sep 1, 2017 by PeterD
	350Amp Anderson plug? (Preview) gday, I just purchased a 2nd hand Landcruiser which has an exhisting 350Amp Anderson plug. Can somebody tell me what this would be used for? I'm thinking of removing it if I don't have any need for it. many thanks	Hostie	15	2337	09:25 PM Sep 1, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Longreach Waterhole, Elliot, Northern Territory (Preview) Heard a rumour the other day (and I hate rumours) that the camp at Longreach Waterhole, Elliott, Nt, has been closed. Can anyone confirm please.	Dunmowin	8	3044	09:57 PM Aug 31, 2017 by Phillipn
	Bingara river stop (Preview) Pulled into Bingara today on the river having lunch when up pops a platypus at play . A nature moment indeed	barrie	11	1376	04:14 PM Aug 31, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	Advice for a novice (Preview) Hello there. We are looking to set up a motorhome or a caravan and need a bit of advice and guidance please. I have not towed a caravan for forty years now, and fear it may be beyond me. I am a 1948 model. We want to have an easily accessible vehicle or rig that we can use for short haul trips in Victoria, and we...	Old and tired	13	1519	10:48 AM Aug 31, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	Metho cooker and heaters (Preview) In terms of when we build our new van, weight is a big issue. Have looked into metho cooker. It seems the OH3000 ORIGO 2 BURNER STOVE is common now in campers. The advantages are- no LPG bottle/s and cabinet savings on cost and weight and no gas tradie. I havent investigated metho heaters yet. I'd lik...	Eaglemax	16	5453	11:45 PM Aug 30, 2017 by Eaglemax
	Free farm camping - Waroona Show 7 Oct (Preview) If anyone is interested and looking for something to do or somewhere to stay and look around, some farmers in the Waroona district are happy to offer their farms for either free bush camping or free camping with power and access to showers and toilets at their farmhouses and sheds for a few days in Octob...	spida	0	703	04:24 PM Aug 30, 2017 by spida
	Green lake (closed) (Preview) is anyone there now. what is it like to camp now	rainy1850	5	1142	01:06 PM Aug 30, 2017 by Webmaster
	Kogan Mobile (Preview) Any member here using the Kogan mobile plans ??. Advertising $9.90 month unlimted with good data??. With boost at present and quite happy with their price but at $9.90 heaps cheaper n maybe too good to be true or am I reading it wrong ??.	Papou	11	1320	01:02 PM Aug 30, 2017 by macka17
	Dougwe (Preview) Dougwe gone missing from the forum he hasn't been on the forum since 21 th August , Hopefully he doing research for his next update .	brickies	19	2212	09:07 PM Aug 29, 2017 by Felicia
	Sold our Caravan (Preview) Hi, Maybe this will be my last time posting on forum ? my beloved 2 year old new caravan has gone to a happy home, I made the decision to sell as my husband is not interested in caravanning & I not completely comfortable in towing such a large item & setting up & traveling on my own. We have hard...	Koala	18	2353	07:29 PM Aug 29, 2017 by wendyv
	Archer Point Camping (Preview) Good morning, From recent reports, Cooktown in Far North Queensland, experienced a bumper winter season accommodating the Winter Nomads & others. However on follow up, the following was received."The free camping will be changing for Archer Point soon there may not be allowed camping on the...	Renfrew	3	1784	07:12 PM Aug 29, 2017 by patrol03
	Sale Showgrounds - Sale VIC (Preview) Gday... I just posted some information here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	579	04:54 PM Aug 29, 2017 by rockylizard
	Casino to tenterfield bruxner hwy and casino to bentley (Preview) has anyone travelled these roads with a caravan? What are the roads like? Thanks	the rocket	11	3158	08:14 AM Aug 29, 2017 by the rocket
	Parrot (Preview) Is this a Mallee Ringneck Parrot I spotted in Quorn SA	Splottboy	11	1447	10:18 PM Aug 28, 2017 by Happywanderer
	Bus to motorhome conversion (Preview) Hi all, anyone have info of the laws or penalties for driving a regested bus in Victoria whilst in the process of converting it? ive started by removing seats , building bed, oven, fridge, etc... but now want to drive to South Aus to get some other stuff for it and have a road test too/ holiday. But am w...	Sketchyplaces	6	925	09:59 PM Aug 28, 2017 by Jaahn
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