The Grey Nomads - General

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...

flasher · flasher

has anyone out there who have one or had dealings with grandcruiser caravans from newcastle and if so what problems or experiences with have you had with it

Jingjoe · Jingjoe

We are about to go on our first extended caravan trip and I find the nights the hardest During the day we go exploring or sight seeing but I find I am very bored and restless at night. Not really TV people. Any suggestions to fill in the evening hours ?

adreamer · adreamer

Please list your best free camps ie toilets, showers, dogs. Close to town for groceries, gas. Also serenity!! I am mainly looking South Australia, Victoria for September, October and November. Thanks Helen

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Saw an add In todays paper. The Good Guys offering a Webber Baby Q for $261 $10 better then we paid from Masters when closing down 18 months back. Jim

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	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	1895	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	2521	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	3431	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	1544	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	1778	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	6203	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	774	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	1381	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	1620	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	2315	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	2497	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	1930	07:12 PM Aug 29, 2017 by patrol03
	Sale Showgrounds - Sale VIC (Preview) Gday... I just posted some information here Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	678	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	4696	08:14 AM Aug 29, 2017 by the rocket
	Parrot (Preview) Is this a Mallee Ringneck Parrot I spotted in Quorn SA	Splottboy	11	1579	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	998	09:59 PM Aug 28, 2017 by Jaahn
	Grandcruiser caravans (Preview) has anyone out there who have one or had dealings with grandcruiser caravans from newcastle and if so what problems or experiences with have you had with it	flasher	11	7761	09:50 AM Aug 28, 2017 by VandC
	What do you do at night ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are about to go on our first extended caravan trip and I find the nights the hardest During the day we go exploring or sight seeing but I find I am very bored and restless at night. Not really TV people. Any suggestions to fill in the evening hours ?	Jingjoe	33	3645	09:23 PM Aug 27, 2017 by Ozzie_Traveller
	BEST FREE CAMP? (Preview) Please list your best free camps ie toilets, showers, dogs. Close to town for groceries, gas. Also serenity!! I am mainly looking South Australia, Victoria for September, October and November. Thanks Helen	adreamer	7	1511	04:11 PM Aug 26, 2017 by RustyD
	Good Guys Webber Baby Q (Preview) Hi all, Saw an add In todays paper. The Good Guys offering a Webber Baby Q for $261 $10 better then we paid from Masters when closing down 18 months back. Jim	Hey Jim	2	1240	12:17 PM Aug 26, 2017 by Papou
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