The Grey Nomads - General

dirvine · dirvine

I have recently purchased a new van and wanting to know where GN's store their vans when not in use. I cannot store at home as we do not have enough room in garage. I am interested in views of under cover as oposed to open air but covered by a tarp,and if people can recommend any businesses. Max distance from...

reglynn · reglynn

Looking for advice on this route, Toyota cruiser with 22ft caravan mid march.Thanks in advance Reg and Lynn

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, can anyone recommend a good place to stay in adelaide. Caravan park not ones with all the bells n whistles Though. Thanks rocket

TRUE BLUE AUSIE · TRUE BLUE AUSIE

Hi, has any one out there heard of a Shu Roo. We are setting up ou rig to do the Grey Nomad thing, and we are not shure about these gismo's sales men say they are great and we saw them on better homes and garden, but we thought we would ask the experienced travellers, any info appricated hope to hear from you so...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Welcome back Larry, Not before time. Warm regards Jim & Lamblie

jab160 · jab160

Ok......toying with buying one, any particular brand/model to stear clear of.( 2nd hand / must have toilet shower ) <$95k........thanks guys,

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-09/out-of-control-bushfire-threatening-homes-at-upper/8169422-- Edited by kiwijims on Monday 9th of January 2017 12:17:41 PM

Woody2 · Woody2

Just doing a spring clean on caravan before doing a short trip next wk. Wondering what you use to keep rubbers soft around the windows and door. 6wks yesterday since I had prostate out, alls going good , this will be our first trip since so see how we go.

kiwijims · kiwijims

The current temperature here in Perth at 12.10 pm is 41.8 Deg C and it's still climbing. We were disturbed a couple of hours back , by the wail of fire trucks racing past the door, Upon looking out the front door I got a hell of a shock, smoke everywhere, some mongrel at torched a vacant block of heavy Bush...

kiwijims · kiwijims

SA weather: Adelaide set for scorching 40C day, authorities to warn tourists..........The temperature in Adelaide will climb to 41C on Saturday with overnight minimums expected to remain in the high 20s.South Australia is expected to experience a low-intensity to severe heatwave throughout t...

NannyJam · NannyJam

Evening all, Going to sell up and go solo and I'm just looking to start out with a small (13' - 16') secondhand poptop caravan - most likely a Jayco Freedom, Starcraft or similar. So my question is: Single or tandem axel? I was initially thinking tandem but being that they tend to be harder to manouver I'm...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... This is a VERY comprehensive review of the Hilux. A bit long .. but it seems to cover every aspect of what one would want (need?) to know about a vehicle from an article. The stuff about towing capability etc is about three-quarters down the page ... but it is worth reading the whole article if you...

Santa · Santa

Looking for suggestions re a caravan park in or near Northcote Victoria, any thoughts???

kazza58 · kazza58

Hello Fellow Grey Nomads.. Your advice on where to Stay..Free Camping from Wangaratta to Julatten Queensland I am traveling Solo and have 2 weeks to get there from here. Any information is greatly appreciated ..I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards..Karen

Graynmarg · Graynmarg

Hi, We are on our 2nd caravan the old one being a 1993 Coromal which we sold last year. New one Jayco Discovery 2008 looks good until we realised that old water connection has changed and is inside little locked door. So far, so good, but how do we get the water in??? connection seems to go uphill, are we...

Ge · Ge

These salt lakes can provide good free camping spots. ( also posted in free camping sect.) We have only stayed at,Doodlakine Baandee Lake Located slightly east of Doodlakine along the Great Eastern Highway, Baandee is a popular ski lake in the area. The Inland Water Ski Club have created a pleasant p...

rongeorge · rongeorge

Has anybody got a Jurgens Jindabyne 2016 caravan with shower and toilet. I have just bought one & have issues with tow ball weight which is 165kg without any thing loaded into it. extra storage seems to be 80percent in FRONT of the axle. Ron

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all As you may know we are planning a big one in 2018. We decided we would hire a 26 foot motorhome and tour Canada and USA for 2 weeks. (only Washington state and BC to Skagway). Other than the driving on the wrong side of the road and the steering wheel on the left had of the c0ckpit can anyone highlight...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

I know I have asked earlier about an annexe for my camper! It's not an annexe I am after though, it's an awning. My slide on sits high off the ground when it's on my truck, approx 9ft. My question is does anyone know what type of awning would have legs long enough to suit? It would have to be a wind up because I c...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

http://www.candm.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19786

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Van Storage in Melbourne (Preview) I have recently purchased a new van and wanting to know where GN's store their vans when not in use. I cannot store at home as we do not have enough room in garage. I am interested in views of under cover as oposed to open air but covered by a tarp,and if people can recommend any businesses. Max distance from...	dirvine	2	1109	12:37 AM Jan 10, 2017 by Silver Anchor
	Swan Reach to Yackandandah (Preview) Looking for advice on this route, Toyota cruiser with 22ft caravan mid march.Thanks in advance Reg and Lynn	reglynn	10	997	11:53 PM Jan 9, 2017 by reglynn
	Adelaide (Preview) hello everyone, can anyone recommend a good place to stay in adelaide. Caravan park not ones with all the bells n whistles Though. Thanks rocket	the rocket	11	1115	08:21 PM Jan 9, 2017 by snapper49
	Shu Roo ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, has any one out there heard of a Shu Roo. We are setting up ou rig to do the Grey Nomad thing, and we are not shure about these gismo's sales men say they are great and we saw them on better homes and garden, but we thought we would ask the experienced travellers, any info appricated hope to hear from you so...	TRUE BLUE AUSIE	31	15085	08:09 PM Jan 9, 2017 by Ge
	GoldFinger (Preview) Welcome back Larry, Not before time. Warm regards Jim & Lamblie	Hey Jim	7	1078	03:37 PM Jan 9, 2017 by Blues Man
	Medium sized motorhome (Preview) Ok......toying with buying one, any particular brand/model to stear clear of.( 2nd hand / must have toilet shower ) <$95k........thanks guys,	jab160	8	1490	01:32 PM Jan 9, 2017 by Philw
	Bushfire EMERGENCY warning in outer northeast Perth suburbs (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-09/out-of-control-bushfire-threatening-homes-at-upper/8169422-- Edited by kiwijims on Monday 9th of January 2017 12:17:41 PM	kiwijims	0	379	11:55 AM Jan 9, 2017 by kiwijims
	Rubber seals on caravan? (Preview) Just doing a spring clean on caravan before doing a short trip next wk. Wondering what you use to keep rubbers soft around the windows and door. 6wks yesterday since I had prostate out, alls going good , this will be our first trip since so see how we go.	Woody2	8	1196	09:41 AM Jan 9, 2017 by gandk
	PERTH SWELTERING AND FIREBUGS RUNNING WILD !!! (Preview) The current temperature here in Perth at 12.10 pm is 41.8 Deg C and it's still climbing. We were disturbed a couple of hours back , by the wail of fire trucks racing past the door, Upon looking out the front door I got a hell of a shock, smoke everywhere, some mongrel at torched a vacant block of heavy Bush...	kiwijims	7	916	06:14 PM Jan 8, 2017 by Felicia
	ADELAIDE, YOU WERE WARNED !!...Adelaide set for scorching 40C day, (Preview) SA weather: Adelaide set for scorching 40C day, authorities to warn tourists..........The temperature in Adelaide will climb to 41C on Saturday with overnight minimums expected to remain in the high 20s.South Australia is expected to experience a low-intensity to severe heatwave throughout t...	kiwijims	13	1196	02:58 PM Jan 8, 2017 by Santa
	Single or tandem axel? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Evening all, Going to sell up and go solo and I'm just looking to start out with a small (13' - 16') secondhand poptop caravan - most likely a Jayco Freedom, Starcraft or similar. So my question is: Single or tandem axel? I was initially thinking tandem but being that they tend to be harder to manouver I'm...	NannyJam	36	3467	01:50 PM Jan 8, 2017 by NannyJam
	2017 TOYOTA HILUX EXTRACAB REVIEW (Preview) Gday... This is a VERY comprehensive review of the Hilux. A bit long .. but it seems to cover every aspect of what one would want (need?) to know about a vehicle from an article. The stuff about towing capability etc is about three-quarters down the page ... but it is worth reading the whole article if you...	rockylizard	17	2691	01:29 PM Jan 8, 2017 by Bryan
	Northcote Vic, looking for van park. (Preview) Looking for suggestions re a caravan park in or near Northcote Victoria, any thoughts???	Santa	3	814	10:53 AM Jan 8, 2017 by Davemate
	Help where to stay (Preview) Hello Fellow Grey Nomads.. Your advice on where to Stay..Free Camping from Wangaratta to Julatten Queensland I am traveling Solo and have 2 weeks to get there from here. Any information is greatly appreciated ..I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards..Karen	kazza58	4	834	07:53 AM Jan 8, 2017 by kazza58
	getting water in tank in Jayco Discovery 2008 (Preview) Hi, We are on our 2nd caravan the old one being a 1993 Coromal which we sold last year. New one Jayco Discovery 2008 looks good until we realised that old water connection has changed and is inside little locked door. So far, so good, but how do we get the water in??? connection seems to go uphill, are we...	Graynmarg	3	701	01:40 AM Jan 8, 2017 by Graynmarg
	W.A salt lakes Yes (Preview) These salt lakes can provide good free camping spots. ( also posted in free camping sect.) We have only stayed at,Doodlakine Baandee Lake Located slightly east of Doodlakine along the Great Eastern Highway, Baandee is a popular ski lake in the area. The Inland Water Ski Club have created a pleasant p...	Ge	2	1295	08:05 PM Jan 7, 2017 by Bushpie
	JURGEN JINDABYNE CARAVANS (Preview) Has anybody got a Jurgens Jindabyne 2016 caravan with shower and toilet. I have just bought one & have issues with tow ball weight which is 165kg without any thing loaded into it. extra storage seems to be 80percent in FRONT of the axle. Ron	rongeorge	1	1114	02:44 PM Jan 7, 2017 by PeterInSa
	Can anyone tell me the rules, and pitfalls of hiring a motorhome for USA and Canada (Preview) Gday all As you may know we are planning a big one in 2018. We decided we would hire a 26 foot motorhome and tour Canada and USA for 2 weeks. (only Washington state and BC to Skagway). Other than the driving on the wrong side of the road and the steering wheel on the left had of the c0ckpit can anyone highlight...	Phil C	8	1109	10:27 AM Jan 7, 2017 by Phil C
	Awning For Slide On (Preview) I know I have asked earlier about an annexe for my camper! It's not an annexe I am after though, it's an awning. My slide on sits high off the ground when it's on my truck, approx 9ft. My question is does anyone know what type of awning would have legs long enough to suit? It would have to be a wind up because I c...	HunnyBunny	18	1086	10:33 PM Jan 6, 2017 by HunnyBunny
	A Step in the Right Direction, Resolving Major Issues with Caravans... from Candm (Preview) http://www.candm.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19786	PeterInSa	3	1220	08:55 PM Jan 6, 2017 by montie
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