The Grey Nomads - General

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

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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

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	7569	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	1047	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	1233	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	1175	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	1152	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	1426	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	2253	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	1351	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	1161	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	1021	08:50 PM Jul 27, 2017 by Stephcott
	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	1542	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	861	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	2591	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	1013	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	24272	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	2360	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	1609	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	1029	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	1201	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	689	03:07 PM Jul 25, 2017 by Radar
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