The Grey Nomads - General

Darmc · Darmc

Once again media coverage re prices of caravan parks in Cairns. Well I have just checked on the internet for prices for a site from 29th July to Aug 5th, in parks along the QLD and Northern NSW COASTS. Coffs Harbour and Urunga from $38 per night, Yamba $43, Byron Bay $50, Caloundra $48 and most of the Qld...

Thisguyloveslife · Thisguyloveslife

Hi, We are travelling from Nowra to Yass tomorrow via the Oallen Ford Bridge,towing 20ft van. Has anybody travelled this route with a van and if it is okay. Cheers Neil

dirvine · dirvine

Having just done the Great Short Cut, I found despite putting covers over the vents, dust still came in. There is a lot on the internet about scupper vents and opinion is often divided. Just wondering what others here think AND have experienced first hand. Is there any other solution? If so what?

Weetbix · Weetbix

Hi all - newby here We are taking a long weekend trip to Dubbo to stay at the zoo and wanted to find out what things are good to check out on the way there or back - thighs that only take an hour or so? Thanks

tezza n tomoko · tezza n tomoko

Morning all, firstly thank you all who have replied and helped me with Nissan patrol 3.0 ltr inquiry please keep the advice up, now looks like I have to be careful as to a caravans ATM and vehicle ATM ? if the vehicle says braked towing 2500kg and a caravan is 2300kg for eg what do I need to look at,years ago...

keiron · keiron

Hello to all. Just this afternoon I returned to Sydney via Lithgow / Blue Mountains, and had the joy of climbing up Mount Victoria. I am driving a 4.8 litre Nissan Patrol, Petrol fueled, and pulling a Jayco Starcraft, 2010 model, with corrugated Alum exterior, weighing around 2300 kgs. My little is my...

Southern Cruizer · Southern Cruizer

Just yesterday I was on a trip from Wagga Wagga to the South coast to visit family via the Hume Hwy. Come onto the Hume from Wagga and spotted a van approx. a klm ahead. I was only towing a 6 x 4 trailer this time and had cruise set on 104 klms. I don't speed at all, too costly for fuel and also knew that there was a...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

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dave48 · dave48

This story today about person who should know better A man has been charged with arson and threatening violence after allegedly setting another man's caravan alight during a dispute in North Queensland.Police allege a 61-year-old man threatened a 72-year-old man with a knife at Watsonville nea...

boncas · boncas

Hi all My husband and I and little dog will have to spend approx. two weeks in Scone NSW. Both listed parks have fairly poor reviews due to noise. I would be grateful if anyone has any advice on alternatives around Scone. best regards Marg

Sylva · Sylva

Well Pete, Grace and I have made it all the way to Blackall. :) We are staying in the Camp ground along with about 50 other vans, what a great spot, water taps scattered throughout the camp and toilet at the entrance with the dump point. For $8 per night its a great facility offered by this wonderful litt...

hako · hako

After the death recently of a person in a Honda CRV due to a faulty airbag I thought I'd try and find out just what vehicles are effected as there seems little publicity about the problem till someone dies. Anyway I found this Australian Government site: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/news/t...

Jasperred · Jasperred

Hi everyone, we are just starting our trips in our new caravan. We are heading from Ballarat to Broken Hill any suggestions for caravan parks/ low cost camps around these areas, we will be traveling through Mildura maybe from there to Menindee any help will be appreciated. also PetFriendly Thanks --...

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

Calling all Geist owners, We just purchased a 2010 XK559 caravan it had no Geist manual so I am needing some good advice :- 1. What is the best tyre pressure for a single bogey van with the maximum 250 kg payload ? 2. Can I use a 18 Volt cordless drill to lower the legs and if so, can I cut the Geist crank handle t...

iana · iana

Heard of a generator engine being destroyed by someone putting sugar in the fuel tank, you'd have to be pretty low to do that?

dave48 · dave48

One conversation that is hardly ever started is what do we think Australia's ideal population should be? Nothing to do with racism or what religion etc just a sensible debate as to what population Australia can support. They're talking about 20 million soon and 50 million in so many years. What do peo...

peacewalker2 · peacewalker2

Does anyone know of free camping near darwin??? At gunn point but roads so rough.

Joe50 · Joe50

Spotted these today in Wudinna, SA

Joe50 · Joe50

Stumbled across this while searching for something else. Telstra now offers "WiFi Calling" for the iPhone, which allows Telstra customers with a compatible iPhone (with the latest Carrier Update which was released in May) to use their WiFi connection to make and receive phone calls. This was roll...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Until 23:59 AEST Sunday 23/7/17 E-bay has 10% off almost everything. You must enter the code word PLENTY at the checkout - ensure you do this *before* proceeding to PayPal - the codeword box may be off-screen. You must pay via PayPal.

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	Caravanners and Campers complaints re-prices in Cairns (Preview) Once again media coverage re prices of caravan parks in Cairns. Well I have just checked on the internet for prices for a site from 29th July to Aug 5th, in parks along the QLD and Northern NSW COASTS. Coffs Harbour and Urunga from $38 per night, Yamba $43, Byron Bay $50, Caloundra $48 and most of the Qld...	Darmc	19	1433	07:01 PM Jul 27, 2017 by madaboutled
	Oallen Ford Bridge (Preview) Hi, We are travelling from Nowra to Yass tomorrow via the Oallen Ford Bridge,towing 20ft van. Has anybody travelled this route with a van and if it is okay. Cheers Neil	Thisguyloveslife	5	754	04:48 PM Jul 27, 2017 by Thisguyloveslife
	Scupper Vents- Peoples thoughts sought (Preview) Having just done the Great Short Cut, I found despite putting covers over the vents, dust still came in. There is a lot on the internet about scupper vents and opinion is often divided. Just wondering what others here think AND have experienced first hand. Is there any other solution? If so what?	dirvine	7	2305	08:18 PM Jul 26, 2017 by wendyv
	Beaudesert to Dubbo (Preview) Hi all - newby here We are taking a long weekend trip to Dubbo to stay at the zoo and wanted to find out what things are good to check out on the way there or back - thighs that only take an hour or so? Thanks	Weetbix	13	901	08:01 PM Jul 26, 2017 by Radar
	ATM and GVM and GCM meanings (Preview) Morning all, firstly thank you all who have replied and helped me with Nissan patrol 3.0 ltr inquiry please keep the advice up, now looks like I have to be careful as to a caravans ATM and vehicle ATM ? if the vehicle says braked towing 2500kg and a caravan is 2300kg for eg what do I need to look at,years ago...	tezza n tomoko	5	24122	02:17 PM Jul 26, 2017 by PeterD
	Pulling Power (Preview) Hello to all. Just this afternoon I returned to Sydney via Lithgow / Blue Mountains, and had the joy of climbing up Mount Victoria. I am driving a 4.8 litre Nissan Patrol, Petrol fueled, and pulling a Jayco Starcraft, 2010 model, with corrugated Alum exterior, weighing around 2300 kgs. My little is my...	keiron	23	2167	01:17 PM Jul 26, 2017 by macka17
	What drives some people to tow vans at excessive speed? (Preview) Just yesterday I was on a trip from Wagga Wagga to the South coast to visit family via the Hume Hwy. Come onto the Hume from Wagga and spotted a van approx. a klm ahead. I was only towing a 6 x 4 trailer this time and had cruise set on 104 klms. I don't speed at all, too costly for fuel and also knew that there was a...	Southern Cruizer	20	1529	01:05 PM Jul 26, 2017 by macka17
	Scam Security Notice from Westpac (Preview) Information on latest scams Westpac will never send you an email asking for your sensitive financial information or link directly to a sign-in page. Keep your system security up to date. For more information visit westpac.com.au/hoaxemails View this email with images Dear , As a part of W...	Big Gorilla	0	961	07:36 AM Jul 26, 2017 by Big Gorilla
	Brain in neutral (Preview) This story today about person who should know better A man has been charged with arson and threatening violence after allegedly setting another man's caravan alight during a dispute in North Queensland.Police allege a 61-year-old man threatened a 72-year-old man with a knife at Watsonville nea...	dave48	7	1145	08:40 PM Jul 25, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	a good park, pet friendly, to stay in scone nsw? (Preview) Hi all My husband and I and little dog will have to spend approx. two weeks in Scone NSW. Both listed parks have fairly poor reviews due to noise. I would be grateful if anyone has any advice on alternatives around Scone. best regards Marg	boncas	4	635	03:07 PM Jul 25, 2017 by Radar
	Blackall QLD (Preview) Well Pete, Grace and I have made it all the way to Blackall. :) We are staying in the Camp ground along with about 50 other vans, what a great spot, water taps scattered throughout the camp and toilet at the entrance with the dump point. For $8 per night its a great facility offered by this wonderful litt...	Sylva	7	992	05:17 AM Jul 25, 2017 by sandsmere
	Takata Airbag recall - list of vehicles. (Preview) After the death recently of a person in a Honda CRV due to a faulty airbag I thought I'd try and find out just what vehicles are effected as there seems little publicity about the problem till someone dies. Anyway I found this Australian Government site: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/news/t...	hako	5	1926	08:28 PM Jul 24, 2017 by JocknNik
	Broken Hill (Preview) Hi everyone, we are just starting our trips in our new caravan. We are heading from Ballarat to Broken Hill any suggestions for caravan parks/ low cost camps around these areas, we will be traveling through Mildura maybe from there to Menindee any help will be appreciated. also PetFriendly Thanks --...	Jasperred	5	1130	04:49 PM Jul 24, 2017 by Jasperred
	Geist caravans (Preview) Calling all Geist owners, We just purchased a 2010 XK559 caravan it had no Geist manual so I am needing some good advice :- 1. What is the best tyre pressure for a single bogey van with the maximum 250 kg payload ? 2. Can I use a 18 Volt cordless drill to lower the legs and if so, can I cut the Geist crank handle t...	Nobby Simpson	12	1473	08:02 AM Jul 24, 2017 by Nobby Simpson
	Sugar in the fuel tank. (Preview) Heard of a generator engine being destroyed by someone putting sugar in the fuel tank, you'd have to be pretty low to do that?	iana	12	1554	12:06 AM Jul 24, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	When do you think Australia is full (Preview) One conversation that is hardly ever started is what do we think Australia's ideal population should be? Nothing to do with racism or what religion etc just a sensible debate as to what population Australia can support. They're talking about 20 million soon and 50 million in so many years. What do peo...	dave48	27	1152	05:48 PM Jul 23, 2017 by meetoo
	Darwin free camping (Preview) Does anyone know of free camping near darwin??? At gunn point but roads so rough.	peacewalker2	15	5499	05:00 PM Jul 23, 2017 by PeterD
	Hot Rod Nomads (Preview) Spotted these today in Wudinna, SA	Joe50	5	953	04:19 PM Jul 23, 2017 by BigRig
	Telstra WiFi Calling (Preview) Stumbled across this while searching for something else. Telstra now offers "WiFi Calling" for the iPhone, which allows Telstra customers with a compatible iPhone (with the latest Carrier Update which was released in May) to use their WiFi connection to make and receive phone calls. This was roll...	Joe50	0	1351	12:06 AM Jul 23, 2017 by Joe50
	E-bay - 10% off everything until Sunday 23rd July (Preview) Until 23:59 AEST Sunday 23/7/17 E-bay has 10% off almost everything. You must enter the code word PLENTY at the checkout - ensure you do this before proceeding to PayPal - the codeword box may be off-screen. You must pay via PayPal.	Mike Harding	5	624	11:14 PM Jul 22, 2017 by kiwijims
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