The Grey Nomads - General

Zekali · Zekali

My husband and I are in our early 50's; currently looking at buying a caravan with a view to commence travelling around Queensland in 2009, and later on all of Australia. We own two de-sexed male Manx cats of a genteel nature and would like to know if it is possible to travel with cats, if they are trai...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Well now I've seen everything, WELL Allmost. Lambie and I, took a train ride up to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains this morning. On out Seniors Opal card $2.50 each We started our walk down the Giant Staircase walk into Megalong Valley and along the winding path through the rain Forrest towards the Sc...

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

Good morning grey people, Back again for some informed advice. We purchased a 2010 XK559 Geist German caravan and need to have some extra keys cut. I have shopped around and have been informed by two local locksmiths that they are unable to secure the necessary blanks (Germany never used to fire blank...

knkeogh · knkeogh

Hi. We just returned home from a great trip through the flinders ranges, up the oodnadatta track and then to Alice Springs, then Uluru, Port Augusta, Adelaide and home to Ballarat. I lost a (spare) car key. Nissan, no id tag. Possibly in the SA ranges view rest stop north of port augusta on 9 July or a rest...

sufil · sufil

We have been asked to do a small farm sit for approx 3 weeks from around late August that we cant do so hoping there are some nomads travelling down south who would like 3 weeks off the road. 20 kms from Bunbury .30 acre farmlet with cattle that are pretty self sufficient..can pretty much look at them from...

geoff stevenson · geoff stevenson

Has anyone had experience with these.? If you're out the back of woop woop and the local mechanic isn't familiar with anything beyond an 80s Falcon or Commodore. Seems there are 3 types. The most common is one with standard straight connector ends and a ribbed centre section. This would be OK but h...

cjt55 · cjt55

Towing our 21.6ft van (on road). How is the route from Port Douglas to Cooktown? Then travelling from Cooktown to Mt Carbine to leave our van prior to heading to Cape York. Would also appreciate advice on the best route to take from Mt Carbine to Three Ways (NT)...then up to Darwin. I am not familiar wi...

Dreamweaver · Dreamweaver

The article is the AL-KO Toughest Tow Test Part 2. As part of this test a Pajero has been combined with a 19'6" JB Scorpion Off Roader. In the article the comment was made that the "mighty Pajero nearly met its maker" due to an over heating problem (didn't say whether transmission or engine related). W...

Woody2 · Woody2

Travelled over to Mount Coolon to day to have a look around. Was a gold mining town in the past.Just a roadhouse,pub and a couple of houses left now. Had a great day looking at the old machinery laying around. Lunch at the pub,one of the best we have had .Would beat meals at a lot of bigger pubs and clubs. Rum...

Howlin · Howlin

Hoping someone on here had experience of Lux vans in Qld. We are wanting to upgrade to newer van and have narrowed it down to Lux or Elite. Alarge washing machinei Is a must! Thanks

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

I hope this is ok with claytons as I don't know how to make a link to it , although ill work on it and if I can I will put it up ## CARAVAN CRASHES - Our opinion why ## We have been asked countless times why we seem to attend so many caravan crashes and each time what caused them. There are always thousands of di...

drewmack · drewmack

Hi, can anyone please tell me the internal measurements of the tunnel boot on a Jayco Starcraft 16' tunnel boot? Trying to workout if a Weber Baby Q will fit. Thanks Drewmack

CaptKirk · CaptKirk

Hello All, I am new here and also new to caravanning. 3 weeks ago I got a sweet deal on a 1996 Windsor Trustar Pop top and would like to do some "additions" to make life a little more comfortable. I have already had two trips away, one for a night close to home to get a feel for the van, the other to Agnes Waters f...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

just thought I would mention that if you are in Bowen QLD, a lovely restaurant at the yatch club. serves excellent meals at really good prices.

Offwego · Offwego

Hi We plan on doing a 6 week trip Melbourne to Darwin June/July next year. We were hoping to go do a circular trip through the centre of Australia in only one direction. Suggested routes and or itinerary as well as must see places would be helpful with our planning. Thanks in advance.

ruby6689 · ruby6689

This may sound like a silly question but to us it's a really big decision and lots of thoughts and planning needs to be done. My husband who's 60 has just had major cancer surgery & fingers crossed will be OK. I'm 62. What it has done is make us realise life is too short and we need to enjoy what's left of...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Hi to all you well travelled GN's... We're looking at planning a trip, or trips, around the Yorke and Eyre Pen's. (from Melbourne home base) either in Spring or Autumn. We've done the Fleurieu Pen. and would love to hear of any recommendations for routes/places of interest/good CP's/general tips et...

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

Apparently some are unaware of this...."if grey water is stored for longer than 12 to 24 hours it breeds toxic levels of bacteria, and is classed as black water."http://rvdaily.com.au/the-unpleasant-tr ... and-white/Waste water from showers and washing machines (undies) contains small amo...

RustyD · RustyD

FYI . http://mvcholidayparks.com.au is now http://macleayvalleycoast.com.au -- Edited by RustyD on Sunday 16th of July 2017 12:26:59 PM

Hurls · Hurls

Hi all, A simple question. Why do servos display fuel prices as for example 123.9, why not 124?? Another establishment displays the price as 123.7. Just wondering if anyone could enlighten this poor simple soul!! ??? Cheers

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	Travelling with cats (Preview) My husband and I are in our early 50's; currently looking at buying a caravan with a view to commence travelling around Queensland in 2009, and later on all of Australia. We own two de-sexed male Manx cats of a genteel nature and would like to know if it is possible to travel with cats, if they are trai...	Zekali	7	1084	07:43 PM Jul 18, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Caught in the ACT (Preview) Well now I've seen everything, WELL Allmost. Lambie and I, took a train ride up to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains this morning. On out Seniors Opal card $2.50 each We started our walk down the Giant Staircase walk into Megalong Valley and along the winding path through the rain Forrest towards the Sc...	Hey Jim	10	1627	05:10 PM Jul 18, 2017 by Dougwe
	KEYS for a Geist caravan (Preview) Good morning grey people, Back again for some informed advice. We purchased a 2010 XK559 Geist German caravan and need to have some extra keys cut. I have shopped around and have been informed by two local locksmiths that they are unable to secure the necessary blanks (Germany never used to fire blank...	Nobby Simpson	7	1140	05:10 PM Jul 18, 2017 by Nobby Simpson
	lost spare car key rest stop south of alice springs or north of port augusta - help (Preview) Hi. We just returned home from a great trip through the flinders ranges, up the oodnadatta track and then to Alice Springs, then Uluru, Port Augusta, Adelaide and home to Ballarat. I lost a (spare) car key. Nissan, no id tag. Possibly in the SA ranges view rest stop north of port augusta on 9 July or a rest...	knkeogh	2	678	04:00 PM Jul 18, 2017 by knkeogh
	Farm sitter wanted at Brunswick Junction WA (Preview) We have been asked to do a small farm sit for approx 3 weeks from around late August that we cant do so hoping there are some nomads travelling down south who would like 3 weeks off the road. 20 kms from Bunbury .30 acre farmlet with cattle that are pretty self sufficient..can pretty much look at them from...	sufil	1	615	12:22 PM Jul 18, 2017 by RosieW
	Flexible universal radiator hoses (Preview) Has anyone had experience with these.? If you're out the back of woop woop and the local mechanic isn't familiar with anything beyond an 80s Falcon or Commodore. Seems there are 3 types. The most common is one with standard straight connector ends and a ribbed centre section. This would be OK but h...	geoff stevenson	11	1112	12:10 PM Jul 18, 2017 by geoff stevenson
	Which route to take? Some advice please. (Preview) Towing our 21.6ft van (on road). How is the route from Port Douglas to Cooktown? Then travelling from Cooktown to Mt Carbine to leave our van prior to heading to Cape York. Would also appreciate advice on the best route to take from Mt Carbine to Three Ways (NT)...then up to Darwin. I am not familiar wi...	cjt55	9	2674	07:06 AM Jul 18, 2017 by cjt55
	Artiicle in Caravan World June issue 564 (Preview) The article is the AL-KO Toughest Tow Test Part 2. As part of this test a Pajero has been combined with a 19'6" JB Scorpion Off Roader. In the article the comment was made that the "mighty Pajero nearly met its maker" due to an over heating problem (didn't say whether transmission or engine related). W...	Dreamweaver	1	927	07:35 PM Jul 17, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Great day out. Mount Coolon central qld (Preview) Travelled over to Mount Coolon to day to have a look around. Was a gold mining town in the past.Just a roadhouse,pub and a couple of houses left now. Had a great day looking at the old machinery laying around. Lunch at the pub,one of the best we have had .Would beat meals at a lot of bigger pubs and clubs. Rum...	Woody2	2	666	06:22 PM Jul 17, 2017 by Jewel
	Lux Caravans v Elite caravans (Preview) Hoping someone on here had experience of Lux vans in Qld. We are wanting to upgrade to newer van and have narrowed it down to Lux or Elite. Alarge washing machinei Is a must! Thanks	Howlin	0	645	02:53 PM Jul 17, 2017 by Howlin
	" And in the red corner ". this article from claytons Towing Qld on face book (Preview) I hope this is ok with claytons as I don't know how to make a link to it , although ill work on it and if I can I will put it up ## CARAVAN CRASHES - Our opinion why ## We have been asked countless times why we seem to attend so many caravan crashes and each time what caused them. There are always thousands of di...	Woody n Sue	16	4904	02:28 PM Jul 17, 2017 by John Kay
	Jayco Starcraft 16' Tunnel Boot (Preview) Hi, can anyone please tell me the internal measurements of the tunnel boot on a Jayco Starcraft 16' tunnel boot? Trying to workout if a Weber Baby Q will fit. Thanks Drewmack	drewmack	4	2266	01:11 PM Jul 17, 2017 by Granty
	Portable Gas Hot Water System Gas Ho**er Portable Ho**er;Outdoor Shower;12V Pump (Preview) Hello All, I am new here and also new to caravanning. 3 weeks ago I got a sweet deal on a 1996 Windsor Trustar Pop top and would like to do some "additions" to make life a little more comfortable. I have already had two trips away, one for a night close to home to get a feel for the van, the other to Agnes Waters f...	CaptKirk	13	5820	11:04 AM Jul 17, 2017 by CaptKirk
	Bellaz on the bay (Preview) just thought I would mention that if you are in Bowen QLD, a lovely restaurant at the yatch club. serves excellent meals at really good prices.	Juggenaut	4	774	09:28 AM Jul 17, 2017 by Juggenaut
	Suggested itinerary for 6 week trip Melbourne to Darwin (Preview) Hi We plan on doing a 6 week trip Melbourne to Darwin June/July next year. We were hoping to go do a circular trip through the centre of Australia in only one direction. Suggested routes and or itinerary as well as must see places would be helpful with our planning. Thanks in advance.	Offwego	16	946	11:51 PM Jul 16, 2017 by Eaglemax
	How does one become a Grey Nomad? (Preview) This may sound like a silly question but to us it's a really big decision and lots of thoughts and planning needs to be done. My husband who's 60 has just had major cancer surgery & fingers crossed will be OK. I'm 62. What it has done is make us realise life is too short and we need to enjoy what's left of...	ruby6689	24	1509	11:35 PM Jul 16, 2017 by Jewel
	Any tips on exploring Yorke & Eyre Peninsula's SA? (Preview) Hi to all you well travelled GN's... We're looking at planning a trip, or trips, around the Yorke and Eyre Pen's. (from Melbourne home base) either in Spring or Autumn. We've done the Fleurieu Pen. and would love to hear of any recommendations for routes/places of interest/good CP's/general tips et...	SouthernComfort	15	1527	07:35 PM Jul 16, 2017 by wendyv
	Grey Water Becomes Black Water. (Preview) Apparently some are unaware of this...."if grey water is stored for longer than 12 to 24 hours it breeds toxic levels of bacteria, and is classed as black water."http://rvdaily.com.au/the-unpleasant-tr ... and-white/Waste water from showers and washing machines (undies) contains small amo...	Captain Ron	21	2499	07:07 PM Jul 16, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Macleay Valley Parks (Preview) FYI . http://mvcholidayparks.com.au is now http://macleayvalleycoast.com.au -- Edited by RustyD on Sunday 16th of July 2017 12:26:59 PM	RustyD	0	583	12:25 PM Jul 16, 2017 by RustyD
	Fuel Prices ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, A simple question. Why do servos display fuel prices as for example 123.9, why not 124?? Another establishment displays the price as 123.7. Just wondering if anyone could enlighten this poor simple soul!! ??? Cheers	Hurls	37	2187	10:10 AM Jul 16, 2017 by PeterD
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