The Grey Nomads - General

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

laurieoz · laurieoz

Does anyone know the difference between Caframo Sirocco 807 and Sirocco II ,12 volt fans? I can not find the difference from the web information I have seen.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Diesel fuel (I did not bother jotting down the point of a cent per liter)Bunbury 126 cpl Tammin 125 cpl Coolgardie 126 cplThe following is the Nullarbor sectionNorseman 141 cpl Balladonia 165 cpl ****lebiddy 174 cpl Madura 165 cpl Eucla 155 cpl Nullarbor 175 cpl Nullaroo 133 cpl Penong 131 cpl Cedu...

mike g g · mike g g

Hi all well thankyou Mr Turnball spent 50 plus years busting a gut bringing up kids working 55 to 70 hours a week super comes in so put a little extra in to have a decent retirement cruising this great country in the van ,and what do our pollies do is shaft us ,we are far from rich have a nice car and van and few b...

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	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	15620	08:09 PM Jan 9, 2017 by Ge
	GoldFinger (Preview) Welcome back Larry, Not before time. Warm regards Jim & Lamblie	Hey Jim	7	1096	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	1503	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	396	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	1233	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	929	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	1209	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	3658	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	2961	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	829	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	844	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	792	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	1329	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	1249	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	1120	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	1139	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	1229	08:55 PM Jan 6, 2017 by montie
	Caframo Sirocco 12 volt fans (Preview) Does anyone know the difference between Caframo Sirocco 807 and Sirocco II ,12 volt fans? I can not find the difference from the web information I have seen.	laurieoz	21	8742	06:19 PM Jan 6, 2017 by jules47
	Nullarbor crossing late December 2016 from Bunbury WA to Nuriootpa (north of Adelaide) (Preview) Diesel fuel (I did not bother jotting down the point of a cent per liter)Bunbury 126 cpl Tammin 125 cpl Coolgardie 126 cplThe following is the Nullarbor sectionNorseman 141 cpl Balladonia 165 cpl ****lebiddy 174 cpl Madura 165 cpl Eucla 155 cpl Nullarbor 175 cpl Nullaroo 133 cpl Penong 131 cpl Cedu...	Tony Bev	18	1563	01:57 PM Jan 6, 2017 by Grubbygypsy
	PENSION RIPOFF (closed) (Preview) Hi all well thankyou Mr Turnball spent 50 plus years busting a gut bringing up kids working 55 to 70 hours a week super comes in so put a little extra in to have a decent retirement cruising this great country in the van ,and what do our pollies do is shaft us ,we are far from rich have a nice car and van and few b...	mike g g	5	1483	01:35 PM Jan 6, 2017 by Webmaster
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