The Grey Nomads - General

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. My wife and I have just returned from a couple of months in Europe. Back a week so need to plan a trip !!! Thinking of the Kidman Way across NSW. We will be free camping and using pubs wherever we can. Any tips from you folk who have done the trip would be welcome. We have diesel heating so not worried ab...

Avago · Avago

Hi all .. Do anyone know of large vans with a seperate bedroom and slide outs? we are wanting to upgrade and have been considering five wheelers but before going down that road further I want to really investigate if another caravan will fulfill our requirements ... That being a bedroom that can be clos...

millsy88 · millsy88

Not sure if other recent models are the same? Our Jayco Heritage developed a massive water leak through the top stop light (above the rear window) whilst parked up at home. I hadn't been able to cover it because I hadn't been able to go near it for a couple of weeks whilst we had very windy and raining for m...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

This months Caravan and Motorhome on tour publication had a full page ad on Outback TV Satellite system which caught my eye $2150. Went to the Gold Coast Caravan Expo yesterday and here they were , I was amazed that they could pick up satellite through their shade structure. They have a Quad LNB and aut...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have received a renewal for my tugs comprehensive insurance, the value of the pajero has been lowered by $4500 and the premium has gone up by $138.45 even though I have a maximum no claim bonus with the GIO, I have now switched to QBE who offer the same general level of benifits as GIO but they are giving m...

Stenno · Stenno

Afternoon everyone, We just got back from 8500ks with the kids from Brissy to the Centre then up to FNQ return - loved it! Everything went well, a few little hiccups and lots of lessons learned, hints and tips from fellow travelers. Had a ball. When cooking outside, we had a real issue with lighting. We...

kiwijims · kiwijims

The collision happened about 11.45am on the Kennedy Highway in Mareeba, about 60 kilometres west of Cairns, and involved three vehicles in total. The driver of a Mitsubishi Lancer, a 51-year-old local man, who was involved in the head-on collision with the campervan was declared at the scene.A 63-...

Travel Bug · Travel Bug

Just a quick update for interested GN's. The painted silos at Thallon have now been completed. Safe and happy travels everyone.

kiwijims · kiwijims

The local's are crying up in Broome, Tourism down 25% Laurene Young is distraught as she watches security guards cart away the last boxes of stock from her closed-down jewellery store, now adorned with a large red banner reading: "Another Broome business taken from us. Save our town." http://www....

Skoobiedoo · Skoobiedoo

Hi all. We are in process of purchasing a new van (our first) and chose not to have a grey water tank included. This is because most of our caravan buddies say not necessary use a bucket for grey water containment. We intend to do a lot of free camping where possible. i have since read in recent article that...

neilnruth · neilnruth

We have been amazed at how many different caravan makes there are on the road. We have counted over 70. The latest one was a brand new 'Diamond' from Victoria. We have a Viscount. What do you have?

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all have you stayed at Tweed Heads recently???? If so where and would you recommend or not. Example Boyds Bay $205 cheaper for 10 days than BIG 4 on Holden St. I'm being encouraged to go to BIG 4. Any advice appreciated. Cheers Baz

Cresso2 · Cresso2

Hi, we have had our motor home for 3 years and are now thinking of buying a caravan. We have enjoyed the motor home and have had lots of adventures but we need to have a less expensive alternative. Can anyone advise us on what we should look for please.

Raybaby · Raybaby

How do I Remove blinds I have tried twisting , pulling etc. any suggestions please. I have recently returned from a long trip involving gravel roads and they are filthy.

adkel53 · adkel53

I am a newly minted Grey Nomad and will be setting off from near Sydney on a trip to the Flinders Ranges in late August and returning by 20th September via Inaminka, Camerons Corner, Sturt NP and the Warrumbungles NP. Can anyone help with advice on camping sites in the Inaminka Nature Reserve? We are sel...

Avago · Avago

Hi all - and to all those more experienced than I .... we currently tow a 25ft van with a slide out with a Ranger and are quite happy... However... we intend to rent out our house and travel full time for five years, so are seriously considering upgrading to a large fifth wheeler to get the big living area et...

kiwijims · kiwijims

(ewharehouse)http://www.ewharehouse.com.auaccounts@olbis.com.auHEMA CAMPS 9 20...

Jillie7 · Jillie7

hi can anyone recommend a towing mirror brand for our jeep please.

Gregnsue · Gregnsue

We came across this sign at a free campsite while travelling through Corfield in outback QLD near Winton. We thought it was a classic and maybe there should be more around!

Stephcott · Stephcott

Heading to Fraser Island in about a month, just wondering if anyone knows of a place in Rainbow Beach where we can store 2 vans for about 4 nights. Thanks Phil

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Kidman Way (Preview) Hi all. My wife and I have just returned from a couple of months in Europe. Back a week so need to plan a trip !!! Thinking of the Kidman Way across NSW. We will be free camping and using pubs wherever we can. Any tips from you folk who have done the trip would be welcome. We have diesel heating so not worried ab...	Colin Penrose	8	1048	10:18 AM Jul 31, 2017 by Colin Penrose
	Separated bedroom vans? (Preview) Hi all .. Do anyone know of large vans with a seperate bedroom and slide outs? we are wanting to upgrade and have been considering five wheelers but before going down that road further I want to really investigate if another caravan will fulfill our requirements ... That being a bedroom that can be clos...	Avago	16	1441	10:13 AM Jul 31, 2017 by Fred K
	Rear stop light leak warning to others. (Preview) Not sure if other recent models are the same? Our Jayco Heritage developed a massive water leak through the top stop light (above the rear window) whilst parked up at home. I hadn't been able to cover it because I hadn't been able to go near it for a couple of weeks whilst we had very windy and raining for m...	millsy88	9	1174	05:58 AM Jul 31, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	Outback TV - Satellite (Preview) This months Caravan and Motorhome on tour publication had a full page ad on Outback TV Satellite system which caught my eye $2150. Went to the Gold Coast Caravan Expo yesterday and here they were , I was amazed that they could pick up satellite through their shade structure. They have a Quad LNB and aut...	goldcoaster	2	1252	05:43 AM Jul 31, 2017 by goldcoaster
	Comprehensive tug Insurance renewal (Preview) I have received a renewal for my tugs comprehensive insurance, the value of the pajero has been lowered by $4500 and the premium has gone up by $138.45 even though I have a maximum no claim bonus with the GIO, I have now switched to QBE who offer the same general level of benifits as GIO but they are giving m...	aussietraveller	6	777	09:35 PM Jul 30, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	External LED Light Problem (Preview) Afternoon everyone, We just got back from 8500ks with the kids from Brissy to the Centre then up to FNQ return - loved it! Everything went well, a few little hiccups and lots of lessons learned, hints and tips from fellow travelers. Had a ball. When cooking outside, we had a real issue with lighting. We...	Stenno	9	772	08:34 PM Jul 30, 2017 by madaboutled
	Man dead, woman seriously injured after head-on crash in far north Queensland (Preview) The collision happened about 11.45am on the Kennedy Highway in Mareeba, about 60 kilometres west of Cairns, and involved three vehicles in total. The driver of a Mitsubishi Lancer, a 51-year-old local man, who was involved in the head-on collision with the campervan was declared at the scene.A 63-...	kiwijims	0	1297	07:56 PM Jul 30, 2017 by kiwijims
	Update on painted silos in Thallon QLD. (Preview) Just a quick update for interested GN's. The painted silos at Thallon have now been completed. Safe and happy travels everyone.	Travel Bug	11	1067	10:57 AM Jul 30, 2017 by RustyD
	Broome retailers shut up shop as downturn hits local economy.... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The local's are crying up in Broome, Tourism down 25% Laurene Young is distraught as she watches security guards cart away the last boxes of stock from her closed-down jewellery store, now adorned with a large red banner reading: "Another Broome business taken from us. Save our town." http://www....	kiwijims	32	1983	10:48 AM Jul 30, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Grey water tank yes or no (Preview) Hi all. We are in process of purchasing a new van (our first) and chose not to have a grey water tank included. This is because most of our caravan buddies say not necessary use a bucket for grey water containment. We intend to do a lot of free camping where possible. i have since read in recent article that...	Skoobiedoo	28	5439	10:53 PM Jul 29, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	So many Caravan makes on the road ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We have been amazed at how many different caravan makes there are on the road. We have counted over 70. The latest one was a brand new 'Diamond' from Victoria. We have a Viscount. What do you have?	neilnruth	38	7384	08:05 PM Jul 29, 2017 by mynance
	TWEED HEADS - CARAVAN PARK WHICH ONE? (Preview) Hi all have you stayed at Tweed Heads recently???? If so where and would you recommend or not. Example Boyds Bay $205 cheaper for 10 days than BIG 4 on Holden St. I'm being encouraged to go to BIG 4. Any advice appreciated. Cheers Baz	Baz421	7	959	07:46 PM Jul 29, 2017 by Baz421
	Caravan after having motor home (Preview) Hi, we have had our motor home for 3 years and are now thinking of buying a caravan. We have enjoyed the motor home and have had lots of adventures but we need to have a less expensive alternative. Can anyone advise us on what we should look for please.	Cresso2	7	1137	07:06 PM Jul 29, 2017 by macka17
	Removing Venetian Blinds to clean (Preview) How do I Remove blinds I have tried twisting , pulling etc. any suggestions please. I have recently returned from a long trip involving gravel roads and they are filthy.	Raybaby	4	924	03:11 PM Jul 29, 2017 by Raybaby
	Camping near Inaminka (Preview) I am a newly minted Grey Nomad and will be setting off from near Sydney on a trip to the Flinders Ranges in late August and returning by 20th September via Inaminka, Camerons Corner, Sturt NP and the Warrumbungles NP. Can anyone help with advice on camping sites in the Inaminka Nature Reserve? We are sel...	adkel53	6	1092	12:00 PM Jul 29, 2017 by Nelly
	Advice for new 5'er (Preview) Hi all - and to all those more experienced than I .... we currently tow a 25ft van with a slide out with a Ranger and are quite happy... However... we intend to rent out our house and travel full time for five years, so are seriously considering upgrading to a large fifth wheeler to get the big living area et...	Avago	15	1310	10:54 AM Jul 29, 2017 by Avago
	CAMPS 9 BOOK.. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) (ewharehouse)http://www.ewharehouse.com.auaccounts@olbis.com.auHEMA CAMPS 9 20...	kiwijims	37	2124	07:22 PM Jul 28, 2017 by Dickodownunder
	Towing mirror Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) hi can anyone recommend a towing mirror brand for our jeep please.	Jillie7	8	1270	12:43 PM Jul 28, 2017 by JocknNik
	Signs. (Preview) We came across this sign at a free campsite while travelling through Corfield in outback QLD near Winton. We thought it was a classic and maybe there should be more around!	Gregnsue	13	1087	09:37 PM Jul 27, 2017 by John Kay
	Rainbow Beach (Preview) Heading to Fraser Island in about a month, just wondering if anyone knows of a place in Rainbow Beach where we can store 2 vans for about 4 nights. Thanks Phil	Stephcott	7	969	08:50 PM Jul 27, 2017 by Stephcott
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