The Grey Nomads - General

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiKWfSTHGH8&feature=youtu.be

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

UHF CB radio and its limitations The one point I what to get across in this post is that UHF CB must never be relied upon for emergency communications in the Australian bush. The *only*, pretty much guaranteed, forms of emergency radio communications for bush use are HF radio, satellite telephone and...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Tasmanians received a reminder the cold season was not quite over with a cold snap causing snowfalls as low as 100 metres. It is back to winter conditions at Crabtree as snow blankets the hills. The winter wonderland was evident from the sky. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-05/cold-snap-ac...

Steve11 · Steve11

Hi All, we are relatively new to being grey nomads, about 2 years. We bought a small Jayco but have discovered that living in it for many weeks, we would like a bit more comfort, so we are upgrading to about 18-19 ft. The Jayco sold pretty easy being as good as new. While checking as much info as possible I di...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.natroad.com.au/2017/08/tow-couplings-changes-in-the-new-version-of-vsb6/

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Hi guys, I would like to set up an outback Gold Fossickers Expedition over the next few month in Queensland with interested parties. The trip does not necessarily need to happen this year. Is there anyone out there interested to help me organise such a trip please? I am inviting any prospective membe...

jbrinks · jbrinks

We are from SA and heading to Nanango this week for the muster, anyone else going, Haven't been to anything like this before so hoping it will be a fun week.

Waffleightis · Waffleightis

We have stayed in the Inglewood area twice now, once at Coolmunda Dam, when it was open for free camping a few years ago and recently just outside of Inglewood in a secluded camp spot. While at the dam we noticed several cars drive through every day and recognised those cars in town parked at one of the loc...

Splottboy · Splottboy

I have a CB radio in my Avan Ovation Motorhome, but I have no idea how it works. I must be stupid, but if someone could direct me to "CB radios for dummies" that would be great, thanks. Colin

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	New caravan problems. The Project Channel 10. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiKWfSTHGH8&feature=youtu.be	Hylda&Jon	40	8452	01:01 PM Sep 6, 2017 by Aussie
	UHF CB radio and its limitations (Preview) UHF CB radio and its limitations The one point I what to get across in this post is that UHF CB must never be relied upon for emergency communications in the Australian bush. The only, pretty much guaranteed, forms of emergency radio communications for bush use are HF radio, satellite telephone and...	Mike Harding	5	1485	11:59 AM Sep 6, 2017 by ABNER
	Parts of Tasmania turn white as spring cold snap brings snow.... (Preview) Tasmanians received a reminder the cold season was not quite over with a cold snap causing snowfalls as low as 100 metres. It is back to winter conditions at Crabtree as snow blankets the hills. The winter wonderland was evident from the sky. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-05/cold-snap-ac...	kiwijims	2	723	12:23 AM Sep 6, 2017 by JocknNik
	Lemon caravans list? (Preview) Hi All, we are relatively new to being grey nomads, about 2 years. We bought a small Jayco but have discovered that living in it for many weeks, we would like a bit more comfort, so we are upgrading to about 18-19 ft. The Jayco sold pretty easy being as good as new. While checking as much info as possible I di...	Steve11	21	70852	08:41 PM Sep 5, 2017 by colinoldncranky
	Towing with a Heavy Vehicle - Rule Change (Preview) https://www.natroad.com.au/2017/08/tow-couplings-changes-in-the-new-version-of-vsb6/	Possum3	13	3115	04:19 PM Sep 5, 2017 by Malc0lm
	A Gold fossicking adventure in the QLD outback (Preview) Hi guys, I would like to set up an outback Gold Fossickers Expedition over the next few month in Queensland with interested parties. The trip does not necessarily need to happen this year. Is there anyone out there interested to help me organise such a trip please? I am inviting any prospective membe...	matildatraveller	3	1103	07:44 AM Sep 5, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Anybody going to Nanango Music Muster (Preview) We are from SA and heading to Nanango this week for the muster, anyone else going, Haven't been to anything like this before so hoping it will be a fun week.	jbrinks	3	1095	09:51 PM Sep 4, 2017 by BAZZA44
	What are some of your experiences with staying at Inglewood QLD (Preview) We have stayed in the Inglewood area twice now, once at Coolmunda Dam, when it was open for free camping a few years ago and recently just outside of Inglewood in a secluded camp spot. While at the dam we noticed several cars drive through every day and recognised those cars in town parked at one of the loc...	Waffleightis	6	1575	05:22 PM Sep 4, 2017 by Big Mal
	CB Radio (Preview) I have a CB radio in my Avan Ovation Motorhome, but I have no idea how it works. I must be stupid, but if someone could direct me to "CB radios for dummies" that would be great, thanks. Colin	Splottboy	4	1468	02:22 PM Sep 4, 2017 by John and Lynda
	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	725	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	3290	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	4313	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	885	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	1798	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	2379	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	3231	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	1437	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	1658	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	5840	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	712	04:24 PM Aug 30, 2017 by spida
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