The Grey Nomads - General

wombat56 · wombat56

Hi All My son in Melb has just advised me that when he took my van to be put in storage he noticed a musty odour The van has been closed up for about 18 months I don't return from Thailand for 3 weeks any suggestions on what I can do as I will be living in it permanently in 5 weeks Thanking all in anticipation Wo...

mickm · mickm

Travelling to Tassie soon but would like your opinions on the better route to Moree. Should I go via Toowoomba and the Newell Highway or take the New England Highway. Thanks in advance.

gandk · gandk

Milenco Mirrors Vibrating. Does anyone else have this problem? We had the old sort that tie on with straps and it was fine as far as no vibration. We had the chance to purchase the Milenco from friends who upgraded to the Clear View but they are above our budget. But we find they vibrate to the point of anno...

ken thomas · ken thomas

Just reading on the caravanners forum that a person had total care tow pack and had a bit of an issue Have a read and maybe contact RACV, I have and awaiting a reply On a recent trip I got talking to a fellow camper. He was returning home from interstate after a trip he had been planning for ages had to be cur...

Dickandkerry · Dickandkerry

Hi, Can anyone explain how the duel fuel tanks and instrument panel works? I have 138 litres (1 x 93l and 1 x 45l). The indicator can show I have less than 100 klms range left but I can only get 100 or so litres in the tank. This happens when around town (about 14klms / 100klm) and also when towing (about 20-22...

kiwijims · kiwijims

A TRAVELLER was taken to hospital after a spectacular crash involving a caravan in Queensland. Witnesses described the scene near Torbanlea as "carnage". It is believed a 4WD crossed to wrong side of Bruce Highway and smashed into a caravan being towed in the opposite direction at about 1.45am. o...

the rocket · the rocket

hell everyone, we r near rockhampton qld. We would like to c an opencut coal mine and tour if possible somewhere from rockhampton qld. South to nsw and victoria border . Any sggestions -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 17th of September 2016 10:55:19 AM

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, At the risk of breaking my own forum rules, I would just like to let you all know that my son, Dominic, is running the Loch Ness marathon in a couple of weeks to raise money for Aboriginal Health. He has never run a marathon before so it's going to be steep learning curve for him! If anyone would like...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous people and others try to guess who they are.All Members are invited to participate and m...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, while travelling a dehumidifier fell on the floor which was full of water. The floor was sticky. We washed the floor with hot water and washing up detergeant. The stickiness has gone but there is a film on the lino which is slippery. Any ideas?

jules47 · jules47

mathew46 · mathew46

Hi All. I am new to the forum and new to caravans in general. My wife and I just bought a used retreat macquarie 2010 and will be travelling for 4 months next year JAN-APR from Perth to Rockhampton heading south and around the bottom. Our van has a pull out awning and I would like to know would you recomme...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I am currently with Optus for home phone, mobile phone and internet, but my plan is very old and needs upgrading. I am planning on buying a tow vehicle and caravan and doing a fair bit of travel, so I am wondering what plan I should upgrade to. While travelling I will be using the Internet - email, some we...

Norweb · Norweb

I go away for short trips of about 3 weeks at a time. What I don't want is a bill to turn up and then become overdue, we have someone checking the letter box and watering the garden. I have a laptop with Telsrta internet access so I can pay bills and make bank transfers. My question is how many people have thei...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

When the dealer keeps wasting your time with visits (drawing it out months apart) and still doesn't fix the problem , hoping you will go away , where do I go next ? Still waiting on a reply from manufacturer. Legally where do you go, I think it will be the only way to get them to act. Thanks Mick

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers, A couple of weeks ago while travelling home through Dubbo - my husband lost his wedding ring... He was either washing his hands after using a toilet or drying his hands after filling the vehicle with diesel. After 45 years of marriage - the ring of course is of great sentimental value.....

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, Hoping everyone is safe. I just arrived in St George QLD, and what to get to Glen Innes and on to Grafton, but there are a lot of flood warnings. I was wondering if anyone has any current information. I was thinking of the following route from St George: A46 then A85 to Goondawindi, then A42 to Oman Ama,...

the rocket · the rocket

On wednesday 21st september this free camp will be closed for 24hours. See picture. Sorry do not know how to turn it around

Weevil · Weevil

Hi Tezza, Stayed one night at the Mukinbudin CP about a week ago or so, the one you and SWMBO managed. Quite a few changes including a new camp kitchen, the manager who took over from you is still there. The A'Van Club of WA were having a rally there at the time, among others that I knew there I caught up wi...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, does anyone know if the showground at rockhampton open to noMads. kind regards. Rocket

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Musty Odour in Van (Preview) Hi All My son in Melb has just advised me that when he took my van to be put in storage he noticed a musty odour The van has been closed up for about 18 months I don't return from Thailand for 3 weeks any suggestions on what I can do as I will be living in it permanently in 5 weeks Thanking all in anticipation Wo...	wombat56	13	1442	09:29 AM Sep 20, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Best route Brisbane to Moree (Preview) Travelling to Tassie soon but would like your opinions on the better route to Moree. Should I go via Toowoomba and the Newell Highway or take the New England Highway. Thanks in advance.	mickm	7	2279	09:30 PM Sep 19, 2016 by mickm
	Milenco Mirrors vibrating (Preview) Milenco Mirrors Vibrating. Does anyone else have this problem? We had the old sort that tie on with straps and it was fine as far as no vibration. We had the chance to purchase the Milenco from friends who upgraded to the Clear View but they are above our budget. But we find they vibrate to the point of anno...	gandk	14	1764	06:51 PM Sep 19, 2016 by Cupie
	RACV Total care (Preview) Just reading on the caravanners forum that a person had total care tow pack and had a bit of an issue Have a read and maybe contact RACV, I have and awaiting a reply On a recent trip I got talking to a fellow camper. He was returning home from interstate after a trip he had been planning for ages had to be cur...	ken thomas	6	875	01:48 PM Sep 19, 2016 by ken thomas
	Duel fuel tanks in landruisers--how do they work? (Preview) Hi, Can anyone explain how the duel fuel tanks and instrument panel works? I have 138 litres (1 x 93l and 1 x 45l). The indicator can show I have less than 100 klms range left but I can only get 100 or so litres in the tank. This happens when around town (about 14klms / 100klm) and also when towing (about 20-22...	Dickandkerry	19	7962	10:29 AM Sep 19, 2016 by Dickandkerry
	CARAVAN CARNAGE ON QUEENSLAND HIGHWAY (Preview) A TRAVELLER was taken to hospital after a spectacular crash involving a caravan in Queensland. Witnesses described the scene near Torbanlea as "carnage". It is believed a 4WD crossed to wrong side of Bruce Highway and smashed into a caravan being towed in the opposite direction at about 1.45am. o...	kiwijims	23	2467	10:24 AM Sep 19, 2016 by Murraman
	Opencut coal mine nsw or qld (Preview) hell everyone, we r near rockhampton qld. We would like to c an opencut coal mine and tour if possible somewhere from rockhampton qld. South to nsw and victoria border . Any sggestions -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 17th of September 2016 10:55:19 AM	the rocket	6	932	06:04 PM Sep 18, 2016 by Yabbietol
	Marathon for a cause (Preview) Hi all, At the risk of breaking my own forum rules, I would just like to let you all know that my son, Dominic, is running the Loch Ness marathon in a couple of weeks to raise money for Aboriginal Health. He has never run a marathon before so it's going to be steep learning curve for him! If anyone would like...	Webmaster	2	717	08:15 AM Sep 18, 2016 by dorian
	WHO IS THIS.. (Preview) There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous people and others try to guess who they are.All Members are invited to participate and m...	Big Gorilla	0	619	07:52 AM Sep 18, 2016 by Big Gorilla
	Dehumidifier (Preview) hello everyone, while travelling a dehumidifier fell on the floor which was full of water. The floor was sticky. We washed the floor with hot water and washing up detergeant. The stickiness has gone but there is a film on the lino which is slippery. Any ideas?	the rocket	8	2722	12:07 AM Sep 18, 2016 by hako
	URGENT!!!! Corowa Caravan Park (Preview)	jules47	11	2077	08:33 PM Sep 17, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	Awning Walls do you need them awning walls do you need them (Preview) Hi All. I am new to the forum and new to caravans in general. My wife and I just bought a used retreat macquarie 2010 and will be travelling for 4 months next year JAN-APR from Perth to Rockhampton heading south and around the bottom. Our van has a pull out awning and I would like to know would you recomme...	mathew46	22	3161	07:25 PM Sep 17, 2016 by mathew46
	Suggestions on Phone and Internet Plan (Preview) I am currently with Optus for home phone, mobile phone and internet, but my plan is very old and needs upgrading. I am planning on buying a tow vehicle and caravan and doing a fair bit of travel, so I am wondering what plan I should upgrade to. While travelling I will be using the Internet - email, some we...	rexboggs5	5	835	05:56 PM Sep 17, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Paying bills whilst away. (Preview) I go away for short trips of about 3 weeks at a time. What I don't want is a bill to turn up and then become overdue, we have someone checking the letter box and watering the garden. I have a laptop with Telsrta internet access so I can pay bills and make bank transfers. My question is how many people have thei...	Norweb	21	1180	11:49 AM Sep 17, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Warranty , where too next . (Preview) When the dealer keeps wasting your time with visits (drawing it out months apart) and still doesn't fix the problem , hoping you will go away , where do I go next ? Still waiting on a reply from manufacturer. Legally where do you go, I think it will be the only way to get them to act. Thanks Mick	goldcoaster	14	1354	06:20 AM Sep 17, 2016 by goldcoaster
	lost wedding ring (Preview) Hi Campers, A couple of weeks ago while travelling home through Dubbo - my husband lost his wedding ring... He was either washing his hands after using a toilet or drying his hands after filling the vehicle with diesel. After 45 years of marriage - the ring of course is of great sentimental value.....	Jay-Jay	9	1197	07:51 PM Sep 16, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	St George to Glenn Innes (Preview) Hi, Hoping everyone is safe. I just arrived in St George QLD, and what to get to Glen Innes and on to Grafton, but there are a lot of flood warnings. I was wondering if anyone has any current information. I was thinking of the following route from St George: A46 then A85 to Goondawindi, then A42 to Oman Ama,...	Splottboy	4	1026	05:30 PM Sep 16, 2016 by Splottboy
	Calliope river 24 hr. Closure (Preview) On wednesday 21st september this free camp will be closed for 24hours. See picture. Sorry do not know how to turn it around	the rocket	6	939	07:52 AM Sep 16, 2016 by rockylizard
	Mukinbudin CP: Attn Tezza (Preview) Hi Tezza, Stayed one night at the Mukinbudin CP about a week ago or so, the one you and SWMBO managed. Quite a few changes including a new camp kitchen, the manager who took over from you is still there. The A'Van Club of WA were having a rally there at the time, among others that I knew there I caught up wi...	Weevil	6	795	08:19 PM Sep 15, 2016 by Weevil
	Rockhampton showgrounds (Preview) hello everyone, does anyone know if the showground at rockhampton open to noMads. kind regards. Rocket	the rocket	9	938	06:40 PM Sep 15, 2016 by brickies
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