The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

A fire near backburning operations in Darwin has destroyed a property housing scores of cars. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/scores-of-cars-go-up-in-flames-after-fire-in-darwin/8958070 K.J.

JohnR · JohnR

Will be moving on later in the week to Lakes Entrance. Currently at Oxley just out of Wangaratta. Looking at going Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance via the Omeo Highway that eventually links up with Great Alpine Road. Just checking from Nomads that have been through the area "RECENTLY" with 2....

iana · iana

I have read a couple of threads on this, and of course water filters. But I am interested in how travelers get their water. I have read about the tap at the dump point, so that's out. Catching the water off the awning, well that's only going to work during winter, and if it rains, and if there is no wind so the...

DickandDee · DickandDee

Hi all! Hubby and I are progressing towards the big journey from Melbourne. House is sold, bought a 2006 Landcruiser and a 2012 Jayco Sterling which we pick up tomorrow! Yay! I've used your site to do so much research over the past 10 months, and it's been invaluable. Could I please get your assistan...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Feel free to hijack the thread to any sort of container you wish but I am after information on useful containers. These may be purpose made for the job (eg. approved petrol containers) or, better still, things you have discovered which were made for one job but do a quite different job well. In general,...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

Please see Free or low cost camping!!!! Our son has just purchased the Golf/Bowling Club!!!! BALGAL BEACH, QUEENSLAND. IT IS ABOUT 40KL. NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE. -- Edited by gypsynolmate on Friday 7th of July 2017 07:34:25 AM

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/grave-fears-for-88yearold-hiker-lost-on-...

Woody2 · Woody2

Our trip to New Zealand has finally caught up with us. Wk to go. Wondering about the best phone and internet deals and also what type of health insurance etc we would need. We have 28 days to travell around South Island.Have rented a unit in Christchurch for the first wk. Then will play by ear after that....

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read all about it here Cheers - John

Ron-D · Ron-D

We pulled into Armidale Showgrounds and went to pay for our stay ,The caretaker was obviously a caravaner as he had a rig on his block,after we payed up he said to let your water on the ground,he was of the opinion water is good for grass ,could not help noticing that all the Van sites had green grass and the...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Does anybody have ant suggestions on where we can stay in Albany WA for a week ??

Gavanator · Gavanator

I bought a 3.7 kva generator on Thursday using eBay, I picked it up today from Seven Hills Sydney, thought it a bit strange it didn't have packing and looked a bit dirty. When I got home I put it on my work bench for a closer look, next what I saw was terrible, oil was dripping from the bottom of the case, had a s...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi Folks, just recieved a letter from the RACV which contained the following info. Tow pack add on no longer exists from August 17th members with Total care and extra care will automatically be covered up to the following limits; 8.0t gross weight. 3.3m in height. 2.5m width. 9.0m in length. They will...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi, Anyone travelling along the New England Hwy, in SE Qld, refills of 4.5 (3.8) kg gas bottles for $12 and 9kg for $20 at the Camping shop in Railway Street at Stanthorpe. And it's directly across the road from the laundromat, parking out the back. J

Yaketty · Yaketty

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/kmart-australia-ltd-active-co-and-jackeroo-portable-single-burner-butane-gas-stovesModel no. PL-222 - IAPMO Certification no....

Ubif · Ubif

Not starting a done before check your weights just want to say that Qld Department of Transport and Caravanning Qld have been running no blame no charge checks around Qld. had mine done in Cairns all good but one of the best things I have seen done by both the gov. and an industry body Well done all involve...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://behindthewheel.com.au/camshaft-fault-sparks-fiat-ducato-recall/

JayDee · JayDee

We have a 23 ft caravan and are looking at spending a couple of week in early October some where along the coast in the S.E. reqin of Qld. Any advice would be appreciated. We can afford C.Parks, but dislike the sardine type accommodation. Thanks Jay&Dee

the rocket · the rocket

doug n the twins at byron bay Today. Always a pleasure to catch up with those three. Doug, i had no idea the twins were that good at surfing. did u find out if the twins were allowed to wash down the caravan where u r staying or is there water restrictions? travel safe our friend.

goodie · goodie

Nice one this morning. RACV wrote to say that they have re-worked their Total Care Package to include the Tow Pack add on for large caravans or MHs. Covers up to 8.00 tonnes gross.3.3metre height. 2.5 m width. 9.00metres length. Balance of current tow pack to be credited to next renewal or product purc...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Darwin fire causes scores of cars to go up in flames (Preview) A fire near backburning operations in Darwin has destroyed a property housing scores of cars. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/scores-of-cars-go-up-in-flames-after-fire-in-darwin/8958070 K.J.	kiwijims	2	1037	11:25 AM Sep 20, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance (Preview) Will be moving on later in the week to Lakes Entrance. Currently at Oxley just out of Wangaratta. Looking at going Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance via the Omeo Highway that eventually links up with Great Alpine Road. Just checking from Nomads that have been through the area "RECENTLY" with 2....	JohnR	17	3118	08:58 PM Sep 19, 2017 by JohnR
	Water collection when full time on the road. (Preview) I have read a couple of threads on this, and of course water filters. But I am interested in how travelers get their water. I have read about the tap at the dump point, so that's out. Catching the water off the awning, well that's only going to work during winter, and if it rains, and if there is no wind so the...	iana	20	2395	06:46 PM Sep 19, 2017 by mr glassies
	Simplicity Suspension (Preview) Hi all! Hubby and I are progressing towards the big journey from Melbourne. House is sold, bought a 2006 Landcruiser and a 2012 Jayco Sterling which we pick up tomorrow! Yay! I've used your site to do so much research over the past 10 months, and it's been invaluable. Could I please get your assistan...	DickandDee	22	7536	06:07 PM Sep 19, 2017 by DickandDee
	The container thread (Preview) Feel free to hijack the thread to any sort of container you wish but I am after information on useful containers. These may be purpose made for the job (eg. approved petrol containers) or, better still, things you have discovered which were made for one job but do a quite different job well. In general,...	Mike Harding	11	1513	11:22 AM Sep 19, 2017 by macka17
	BALGAL BEACH - MYSTIC SANDS GOLF RESORT. (qld) (Preview) Please see Free or low cost camping!!!! Our son has just purchased the Golf/Bowling Club!!!! BALGAL BEACH, QUEENSLAND. IT IS ABOUT 40KL. NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE. -- Edited by gypsynolmate on Friday 7th of July 2017 07:34:25 AM	gypsynolmate	17	2813	08:16 AM Sep 19, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	The time must come for each of us.... (Preview) http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/grave-fears-for-88yearold-hiker-lost-on-...	Mike Harding	6	1785	07:55 AM Sep 19, 2017 by Ge
	Phone and health insurance for nz trip (Preview) Our trip to New Zealand has finally caught up with us. Wk to go. Wondering about the best phone and internet deals and also what type of health insurance etc we would need. We have 28 days to travell around South Island.Have rented a unit in Christchurch for the first wk. Then will play by ear after that....	Woody2	14	788	09:39 PM Sep 18, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tow test: Mazda BT-50 2017 (Preview) Gday... Read all about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	2009	06:19 PM Sep 18, 2017 by macka17
	Finally some common sense (Preview) We pulled into Armidale Showgrounds and went to pay for our stay ,The caretaker was obviously a caravaner as he had a rig on his block,after we payed up he said to let your water on the ground,he was of the opinion water is good for grass ,could not help noticing that all the Van sites had green grass and the...	Ron-D	19	1903	08:08 AM Sep 18, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Albany WA (Preview) Does anybody have ant suggestions on where we can stay in Albany WA for a week ??	Splottboy	9	1076	07:51 PM Sep 16, 2017 by newhorizons
	ebay generators buying guide (Preview) I bought a 3.7 kva generator on Thursday using eBay, I picked it up today from Seven Hills Sydney, thought it a bit strange it didn't have packing and looked a bit dirty. When I got home I put it on my work bench for a closer look, next what I saw was terrible, oil was dripping from the bottom of the case, had a s...	Gavanator	10	1567	05:37 PM Sep 16, 2017 by macka17
	RACV (Preview) Hi Folks, just recieved a letter from the RACV which contained the following info. Tow pack add on no longer exists from August 17th members with Total care and extra care will automatically be covered up to the following limits; 8.0t gross weight. 3.3m in height. 2.5m width. 9.0m in length. They will...	Magnarc	5	958	04:28 PM Sep 16, 2017 by villatranquilla
	Cheap Gas Refills (Preview) Hi, Anyone travelling along the New England Hwy, in SE Qld, refills of 4.5 (3.8) kg gas bottles for $12 and 9kg for $20 at the Camping shop in Railway Street at Stanthorpe. And it's directly across the road from the laundromat, parking out the back. J	Wild1	4	1588	11:23 AM Sep 16, 2017 by Big Mal
	Recall KMART Single burner butane gas stove (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/kmart-australia-ltd-active-co-and-jackeroo-portable-single-burner-butane-gas-stovesModel no. PL-222 - IAPMO Certification no....	Yaketty	2	1169	10:29 AM Sep 16, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Free weight check Caravaning Qld (Preview) Not starting a done before check your weights just want to say that Qld Department of Transport and Caravanning Qld have been running no blame no charge checks around Qld. had mine done in Cairns all good but one of the best things I have seen done by both the gov. and an industry body Well done all involve...	Ubif	1	735	06:26 PM Sep 15, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Fiat Ducato recall (Preview) https://behindthewheel.com.au/camshaft-fault-sparks-fiat-ducato-recall/	Possum3	0	795	10:29 AM Sep 15, 2017 by Possum3
	SE QLD ocean view free / low cost camp sites. (Preview) We have a 23 ft caravan and are looking at spending a couple of week in early October some where along the coast in the S.E. reqin of Qld. Any advice would be appreciated. We can afford C.Parks, but dislike the sardine type accommodation. Thanks Jay&Dee	JayDee	17	1254	06:57 PM Sep 14, 2017 by Cupie
	Dougwe n the twins (Preview) doug n the twins at byron bay Today. Always a pleasure to catch up with those three. Doug, i had no idea the twins were that good at surfing. did u find out if the twins were allowed to wash down the caravan where u r staying or is there water restrictions? travel safe our friend.	the rocket	15	1601	04:37 PM Sep 14, 2017 by HunnyBunny
	RACV Total Care Pack. (Preview) Nice one this morning. RACV wrote to say that they have re-worked their Total Care Package to include the Tow Pack add on for large caravans or MHs. Covers up to 8.00 tonnes gross.3.3metre height. 2.5 m width. 9.00metres length. Balance of current tow pack to be credited to next renewal or product purc...	goodie	7	1737	12:10 PM Sep 14, 2017 by Tony Bev
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