The Grey Nomads - General

PKD2GO · PKD2GO

Hi all, We are thinking of buying a new Toyota Land Cruiser and as part of our searching for reviews are getting mixed information. We would like to ask for honest opinions from anyone out there who has a Cruiser how many litres per 100 you get when towing a caravan and not towing a caravan. Also informati...

rayaroundoz · rayaroundoz

I penned this Friday afternoon but signal wasn't strong enough to post at the time Well here I am at Trigwell Bridge On a sunny Friday afternoon A peaceful and quiet little spot Sunday will come around too soon Its about 36k's out of Boyup Brook About an hour and a half from my home town There's no one els...

Mags · Mags

Hello all, Mags and Spook here. We are pretty much novice travellers, road trips. We are planning a trip to Wooleen Station W.A. in April. All helpful information on best route from Mullewa would be most appreciated. We are travelling from Bakers Hill to Mullewa, staying there one night. So basicall...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I was sitting under my awning, enjoying the warm early morning sun and a cuppa, and I noticed that my camp had had some visitors during the night. Sprinkled throughout the grass was the evidence. Little black balls of rabbit droppings and some larger ones left by the grazing roos. As I was admir...

LLD · LLD

My list of parks that I generally use. There are all sorts of discounts to look out for - plus Wikicamps.Big4Discovery Holiday ParksFamily ParksGo See AustraliaKui ParksPet Friendly AccommodationQld Sunshine CoastQld Gold CoastNSW Tweed CoastNSW North CoastNSW Macleay ValleyNSW Upper South...

Vernleanne · Vernleanne

Hello All I purchased a Vast Satellite system about a year ago and have used it a number of times. I have registered it as a traveler however most of the time when I set it up it finds the channels but I can not view them unless i do a rehit. So far I have always had coverage to be able to do this but with remote tr...

Debraspace · Debraspace

Not really keen on staying in Caravan Parks being squashed and living in the neighbours lap, but the closest National Park I can find is about 45kl away, does anyone know of any places to stay closer to the Gold Coast we are planning on meeting up with our daughter in town for a few days in June.

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys, I want to a buy either a towing rope or snatch strap just in case I need to be towed for what ever reason or get bogged. I don't want cheap or high cost. Any ideas, looked at Dyneema rope but think it will be at premium price also not sure what would be a suitable length. Thanks John.

larrylong · larrylong

Hi All.thinking of doing the half lap this year leaving from Ballarat,up the centre and down the west coast,I'm told there is a way around Adelaide,what is it,and also recommend a good caravan/free camp at Port Augusta.thanks.

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

hi all, just been told I need a Cpap, there are apparently 3 subsidized options, rezmed, Phillips and fisher and paykel. I am sure that they are all good, but has anyone got a comparison on 12 volt power consumption, thanks in advance.

Tailor · Tailor

Hi, I know the Eyre Peninsula water is a little suspect, but are we unwise to attach the Streaky Bay town water to our caravan, considering the water heater, toilet etc. John

BARME1 · BARME1

WE have a 2015 suprem excutive which we are setting up for the Big trek however having just used it for a week we find that the seatting between the bi fold table is not a comfortable as we we would like has any else had this problem as i think it may be common in a lot vans looking for ideas on making it more co...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Dedicated to all Nomads who had the pleasure of watching these two artists. Two of the funniest blokes ever to grace the silver screen. Enjoy!

warreng · warreng

I have a 1991 rb20 coaster 22r petrol motorWould like to install 14b Toyota diesel. Can someone please tell me if it will fit.

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

Wheel Bearings!....when they let you down, your wheel can sheer off....happened to my brother on the Junee Railway Bridge Junee' railway bridge yesterday, Friday 11.30 A.M.... I was wondering why my brother Ray, who hails from Renmark..... had not arrived here in Bendigo...he just sent phot...

cherylmac · cherylmac

Hi all I would like to replace the curtains in our caravan with roller blinds has anyone had any made? Or know where I can get them made thanks

kiwijims · kiwijims

There's plenty of water in the Territory at the moment, The spectacular waterfalls at Litchfield National Park, south of Darwin, are pumping after huge amounts of wet season rain. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-29/waterfalls-of-litchfield-national-park-nt-in-full-flight/82...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

sasja · sasja

hi, what does anybody think about the megavolt 200 / 250 w solar panels on eBay ATM are they worth buying? Any thoughts ladies and gents. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391551431532 -- Edited by sasja on Saturday 28th of January 2017 08:56:14 PM -- Edited by sasja on Saturday 28th of January 201...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

What happened to them?. Back in the 60's and earlier full height caravans went as low as 10' in length. They had a bed that doubled as a couch and the bare essentials. But it was an escape capsule from the hussle and bustle. Regular readers might recall our 10'6" x 6' van i made with 8" wheels and shower an...

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	Information required (Preview) Hi all, We are thinking of buying a new Toyota Land Cruiser and as part of our searching for reviews are getting mixed information. We would like to ask for honest opinions from anyone out there who has a Cruiser how many litres per 100 you get when towing a caravan and not towing a caravan. Also informati...	PKD2GO	23	1677	04:04 PM Feb 1, 2017 by BruDi
	Trigwell Bridge WA (Preview) I penned this Friday afternoon but signal wasn't strong enough to post at the time Well here I am at Trigwell Bridge On a sunny Friday afternoon A peaceful and quiet little spot Sunday will come around too soon Its about 36k's out of Boyup Brook About an hour and a half from my home town There's no one els...	rayaroundoz	13	1415	03:00 PM Feb 1, 2017 by sandgrooper1
	First timers (Preview) Hello all, Mags and Spook here. We are pretty much novice travellers, road trips. We are planning a trip to Wooleen Station W.A. in April. All helpful information on best route from Mullewa would be most appreciated. We are travelling from Bakers Hill to Mullewa, staying there one night. So basicall...	Mags	13	993	10:52 PM Jan 31, 2017 by Mags
	Why is it so? (Preview) Gday... I was sitting under my awning, enjoying the warm early morning sun and a cuppa, and I noticed that my camp had had some visitors during the night. Sprinkled throughout the grass was the evidence. Little black balls of rabbit droppings and some larger ones left by the grazing roos. As I was admir...	rockylizard	8	1315	08:55 PM Jan 31, 2017 by Diane1
	Some East Coast Parks (Preview) My list of parks that I generally use. There are all sorts of discounts to look out for - plus Wikicamps.Big4Discovery Holiday ParksFamily ParksGo See AustraliaKui ParksPet Friendly AccommodationQld Sunshine CoastQld Gold CoastNSW Tweed CoastNSW North CoastNSW Macleay ValleyNSW Upper South...	LLD	1	942	02:50 PM Jan 31, 2017 by Cupie
	Satellite set up. (Preview) Hello All I purchased a Vast Satellite system about a year ago and have used it a number of times. I have registered it as a traveler however most of the time when I set it up it finds the channels but I can not view them unless i do a rehit. So far I have always had coverage to be able to do this but with remote tr...	Vernleanne	10	1090	01:06 PM Jan 31, 2017 by Grey fox
	Gold Coast Camping (Preview) Not really keen on staying in Caravan Parks being squashed and living in the neighbours lap, but the closest National Park I can find is about 45kl away, does anyone know of any places to stay closer to the Gold Coast we are planning on meeting up with our daughter in town for a few days in June.	Debraspace	7	1486	10:16 PM Jan 30, 2017 by Cupie
	Towing rope or Snatch strap (Preview) Hi Guys, I want to a buy either a towing rope or snatch strap just in case I need to be towed for what ever reason or get bogged. I don't want cheap or high cost. Any ideas, looked at Dyneema rope but think it will be at premium price also not sure what would be a suitable length. Thanks John.	Mr Red	14	2990	05:31 PM Jan 30, 2017 by Hylife
	The Half Lap (Preview) Hi All.thinking of doing the half lap this year leaving from Ballarat,up the centre and down the west coast,I'm told there is a way around Adelaide,what is it,and also recommend a good caravan/free camp at Port Augusta.thanks.	larrylong	17	1703	05:01 PM Jan 30, 2017 by Hylife
	cpap machines (Preview) hi all, just been told I need a Cpap, there are apparently 3 subsidized options, rezmed, Phillips and fisher and paykel. I am sure that they are all good, but has anyone got a comparison on 12 volt power consumption, thanks in advance.	Poppy sore eye	8	1175	02:10 PM Jan 30, 2017 by BruDi
	Streaky Bay SA Water Quality? (Preview) Hi, I know the Eyre Peninsula water is a little suspect, but are we unwise to attach the Streaky Bay town water to our caravan, considering the water heater, toilet etc. John	Tailor	13	2817	01:27 PM Jan 30, 2017 by BruDi
	LOUNGE UPGRADE (Preview) WE have a 2015 suprem excutive which we are setting up for the Big trek however having just used it for a week we find that the seatting between the bi fold table is not a comfortable as we we would like has any else had this problem as i think it may be common in a lot vans looking for ideas on making it more co...	BARME1	5	948	12:38 PM Jan 30, 2017 by PeterD
	Could not resist this. (Preview) Dedicated to all Nomads who had the pleasure of watching these two artists. Two of the funniest blokes ever to grace the silver screen. Enjoy!	Magnarc	6	1393	09:22 AM Jan 30, 2017 by Possum3
	Install 14b motor (Preview) I have a 1991 rb20 coaster 22r petrol motorWould like to install 14b Toyota diesel. Can someone please tell me if it will fit.	warreng	1	757	09:08 AM Jan 30, 2017 by aussietraveller
	My brother lost his wheel from Jayco Sterling yesterday..WARNING ON CHINESE WHEEL BEARINGS** ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Wheel Bearings!....when they let you down, your wheel can sheer off....happened to my brother on the Junee Railway Bridge Junee' railway bridge yesterday, Friday 11.30 A.M.... I was wondering why my brother Ray, who hails from Renmark..... had not arrived here in Bendigo...he just sent phot...	Goldfinger	38	5019	01:29 AM Jan 30, 2017 by Lancelot Link
	Where can I buy caravan roller blinds please (Preview) Hi all I would like to replace the curtains in our caravan with roller blinds has anyone had any made? Or know where I can get them made thanks	cherylmac	15	17878	08:43 PM Jan 29, 2017 by taylorstirling
	Northern Territory waterfalls of Litchfield National Park in full flight........... (Preview) There's plenty of water in the Territory at the moment, The spectacular waterfalls at Litchfield National Park, south of Darwin, are pumping after huge amounts of wet season rain. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-29/waterfalls-of-litchfield-national-park-nt-in-full-flight/82...	kiwijims	1	851	04:08 PM Jan 29, 2017 by Bushpie
	Just thinkin' ... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	2	916	12:26 PM Jan 29, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Solar panels (Preview) hi, what does anybody think about the megavolt 200 / 250 w solar panels on eBay ATM are they worth buying? Any thoughts ladies and gents. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391551431532 -- Edited by sasja on Saturday 28th of January 2017 08:56:14 PM -- Edited by sasja on Saturday 28th of January 201...	sasja	1	826	09:08 AM Jan 29, 2017 by delapan
	Baby Caravans (Preview) What happened to them?. Back in the 60's and earlier full height caravans went as low as 10' in length. They had a bed that doubled as a couch and the bare essentials. But it was an escape capsule from the hussle and bustle. Regular readers might recall our 10'6" x 6' van i made with 8" wheels and shower an...	Eaglemax	13	1997	12:39 AM Jan 29, 2017 by Eaglemax
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