The Grey Nomads - General

Fringe Dweller · Fringe Dweller

Just letting Pacific Hwy travellers know , that Three Creeks campground Has reopened. It is located at Kungala Rd Kungala. Where is that , you ask . Halfway Creek . The turn off is at th Rose Farm , just north of the Shell 6 k off th hwy . When you leave the Hwy , just up over the hill, turn right . Do NOT go on t...

jbrinks · jbrinks

Trying to decide what we do this year in the van. Leaving SA beginning of July . We are thinking of going to the Gympie Muster. Has anybody been and taken their caravan. We have a 21' van and just wondering if this would be difficult or would a tent be better. Plan to go up the centre then across to the east co...

NormJean · NormJean

Hi EVERYONE, Has anyone had experience with the RV Coaster cycles? We are considering buying two but wonder if they are better than the ones you can buy from Aldi,which are less than half the price. Cheers Norm and Jean.

brickies · brickies

Kiwi Guy · Kiwi Guy

A couple of Kiwi's about to set off on the first of many trips - we have just purchased a van and tow combo in SA, and I'm needing some advice on registration. As we do not have a domiciled address in Australia are we able to register the vehicles and receive renewal notices etc via email or will we need to fin...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

We just did a trip over to the Ironfest at Lithgow. We spent the first night free camping at Mount Wilson. What a gem of a place this is during the autumn months. The colours were breathtaking.

WRN · WRN

Hello, I have a bluestone (gravel) driveway which has 7 degree incline and a tight dogleg to access the shed; I am thinking of purchasing a caravan mover and I would appreciate any up-to-date information as to any cost effective, reliable movers that would suit a 19' 6'' twin wheel caravan (Essenti...

APRIL 2017 UPDATE IN 'MEMBERS BLOGS' · Dougwe

That's where it is hiding. -- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 30th of April 2017 02:48:06 PM

Graynmarg · Graynmarg

Domestic frig door has fallen off any help?

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi All . I'm going to make a fire tub/place /kettle or what ever you want to call it . Using an old 9kg gas cylinder , I've researched all the aspects of emptying it safely and filling with water prior to cutting . Wondering if anyone has pics of what they may have made or had made or just outright purchased. i...

Umpie1 · Umpie1

I am interested in any information re rest areas from Clermont to Charters Towers on the Gregory Hwy.

Woody2 · Woody2

G-day all .The boss and I have a chance to go to the New Zealand south island in oct with friends. Question? Best way small car and stay in motels or motorhome. Will be there about 28days. Thanks

kiwijims · kiwijims

A man and a woman who spent the night in Western Australia's Gibson Desert are set to be rescued, after their vehicle became heavily bogged on the way to the community of Warburton.Police were able to locate the pair on Friday after they activated an emergency beacon.Emergency kits, which included f...

2558

Hello - today we lost our bathroom window from our Jayco Starcraft 20.62.2 - I had not locked the window in place correctly and it vanished in the excessive wind and rain. The window and one of the arms were lost. Am I able to buy a new window and arms and replace it myself? Any assistance would be appre...

Mez · Mez

Hello to my fellow travellers, We are getting closer to full retirement and being on the road full time. we have the caravan 22.6" Concept ready to go and are looking at upgrading from our Nissan Patrol 4.2TD to a New Toyota Landcruiser dual cab 70 series. Nothing wrong with our Nissan that we love dearl...

BrianF · BrianF

Greetings Fellow Travellers If you are presently touring in Tasmania then there is every likelihood that you may come across Road Closures due to the running of Targa Tasmania. I am competing in Targa in Car #726 which is a black Mazda RX-7... The event started today (April 24) and will continue until...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. Would you recommend taking Jerry can for a trip around Australia? We've got a large VW LT35 which is pretty good on fuel, but not sure on taking a Jerry can as well. Any info welcome. Cheers Troy

JOFFG · JOFFG

Hi All. Looking at getting some new pots and pans for our van which is currently our home, been on the road full time almost two and a half years now. Looking at the 'Stone Rock 22 Cooking Set, Aluminium Non Stick 10 Piece Set' listed in Caravans Plus cookware section. Has anyone used these and able to comm...

alan7315 · alan7315

Visited this nice Micro Brewery today and was pleasantly surprised at the friendliness and quality of the service and food. Located in Mildura on Langtree Ave. Well worth a Visit.

vanman · vanman

Can forum members in the know, advise as to how to get/start into house sitting? I have done it for friends so I know roughly what it entails. Does one register with a business that deals in this sort of thing? Regards Chris

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Three Creeks campground. (Preview) Just letting Pacific Hwy travellers know , that Three Creeks campground Has reopened. It is located at Kungala Rd Kungala. Where is that , you ask . Halfway Creek . The turn off is at th Rose Farm , just north of the Shell 6 k off th hwy . When you leave the Hwy , just up over the hill, turn right . Do NOT go on t...	Fringe Dweller	1	951	09:19 AM May 2, 2017 by Fringe Dweller
	Gympie Muster (Preview) Trying to decide what we do this year in the van. Leaving SA beginning of July . We are thinking of going to the Gympie Muster. Has anybody been and taken their caravan. We have a 21' van and just wondering if this would be difficult or would a tent be better. Plan to go up the centre then across to the east co...	jbrinks	1	570	08:56 AM May 2, 2017 by rockylizard
	Folding bicycles (Preview) Hi EVERYONE, Has anyone had experience with the RV Coaster cycles? We are considering buying two but wonder if they are better than the ones you can buy from Aldi,which are less than half the price. Cheers Norm and Jean.	NormJean	2	591	07:22 PM May 1, 2017 by NormJean
	Drone photo of Brisbane/ Albion by my Grandson (Preview)	brickies	10	1569	07:05 PM May 1, 2017 by Blues Man
	Registration in Sth Australia (Preview) A couple of Kiwi's about to set off on the first of many trips - we have just purchased a van and tow combo in SA, and I'm needing some advice on registration. As we do not have a domiciled address in Australia are we able to register the vehicles and receive renewal notices etc via email or will we need to fin...	Kiwi Guy	3	961	06:20 PM May 1, 2017 by Kiwi Guy
	Mount Wilson (Preview) We just did a trip over to the Ironfest at Lithgow. We spent the first night free camping at Mount Wilson. What a gem of a place this is during the autumn months. The colours were breathtaking.	Jimbo48	5	972	05:18 PM May 1, 2017 by Roving-Dutchy
	Twin Axle Caravan Movers CARMOV-04 (Preview) Hello, I have a bluestone (gravel) driveway which has 7 degree incline and a tight dogleg to access the shed; I am thinking of purchasing a caravan mover and I would appreciate any up-to-date information as to any cost effective, reliable movers that would suit a 19' 6'' twin wheel caravan (Essenti...	WRN	3	1020	12:46 PM May 1, 2017 by WRN
	APRIL 2017 UPDATE IN 'MEMBERS BLOGS' (Preview) That's where it is hiding. -- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 30th of April 2017 02:48:06 PM	Dougwe	1	788	10:43 AM May 1, 2017 by Bushpie
	Domestic frig door (Preview) Domestic frig door has fallen off any help?	Graynmarg	16	1579	08:30 AM May 1, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	Fireplace from gas cylinder (Preview) Hi All . I'm going to make a fire tub/place /kettle or what ever you want to call it . Using an old 9kg gas cylinder , I've researched all the aspects of emptying it safely and filling with water prior to cutting . Wondering if anyone has pics of what they may have made or had made or just outright purchased. i...	mezza56	10	2476	08:26 AM May 1, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Gregory Hwy Qld Rest Areas (Preview) I am interested in any information re rest areas from Clermont to Charters Towers on the Gregory Hwy.	Umpie1	8	2618	06:37 AM May 1, 2017 by Umpie1
	New Zealand trip (Preview) G-day all .The boss and I have a chance to go to the New Zealand south island in oct with friends. Question? Best way small car and stay in motels or motorhome. Will be there about 28days. Thanks	Woody2	16	1569	08:32 PM Apr 30, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Helicopter sent to rescue couple stranded in Gibson Desert overnight....... (Preview) A man and a woman who spent the night in Western Australia's Gibson Desert are set to be rescued, after their vehicle became heavily bogged on the way to the community of Warburton.Police were able to locate the pair on Friday after they activated an emergency beacon.Emergency kits, which included f...	kiwijims	11	1460	08:17 PM Apr 30, 2017 by TREVB
	Lost Window (Preview) Hello - today we lost our bathroom window from our Jayco Starcraft 20.62.2 - I had not locked the window in place correctly and it vanished in the excessive wind and rain. The window and one of the arms were lost. Am I able to buy a new window and arms and replace it myself? Any assistance would be appre...	2558	10	1240	07:18 AM Apr 30, 2017 by 2558
	2017 Toyota Landcruiser dual cab 70 series (Preview) Hello to my fellow travellers, We are getting closer to full retirement and being on the road full time. we have the caravan 22.6" Concept ready to go and are looking at upgrading from our Nissan Patrol 4.2TD to a New Toyota Landcruiser dual cab 70 series. Nothing wrong with our Nissan that we love dearl...	Mez	23	7548	06:17 PM Apr 29, 2017 by dirvine
	If you are in Tasmania right now... (Preview) Greetings Fellow Travellers If you are presently touring in Tasmania then there is every likelihood that you may come across Road Closures due to the running of Targa Tasmania. I am competing in Targa in Car #726 which is a black Mazda RX-7... The event started today (April 24) and will continue until...	BrianF	8	1031	06:13 PM Apr 29, 2017 by BrianF
	Taking Jerry can? (Preview) Hi all. Would you recommend taking Jerry can for a trip around Australia? We've got a large VW LT35 which is pretty good on fuel, but not sure on taking a Jerry can as well. Any info welcome. Cheers Troy	tadau68	15	1279	03:13 PM Apr 29, 2017 by markf
	Pots and Pans (Preview) Hi All. Looking at getting some new pots and pans for our van which is currently our home, been on the road full time almost two and a half years now. Looking at the 'Stone Rock 22 Cooking Set, Aluminium Non Stick 10 Piece Set' listed in Caravans Plus cookware section. Has anyone used these and able to comm...	JOFFG	13	1879	01:56 PM Apr 29, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Mildura Brewery (Preview) Visited this nice Micro Brewery today and was pleasantly surprised at the friendliness and quality of the service and food. Located in Mildura on Langtree Ave. Well worth a Visit.	alan7315	3	723	11:59 AM Apr 29, 2017 by Santa
	House sitting (Preview) Can forum members in the know, advise as to how to get/start into house sitting? I have done it for friends so I know roughly what it entails. Does one register with a business that deals in this sort of thing? Regards Chris	vanman	12	1962	09:55 AM Apr 29, 2017 by vanman
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