The Grey Nomads - General

CC Bear · CC Bear

like to ask the members what they consider to be the best blog site to use. Will be starting our trips next week end and would like to start a blog. Would have to be a simple site to use please. Cheers

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I would be very confident there are very few on the forum who haven't visited Kuranda and in particular the Heritage Market at some time. For those who may have not yet had the pleasure, I thoroughly recommend including a day in your itinerary if in FNQ to visit this lovely town. Attached are som...

TOO recycled teenager · TOO recycled teenager

It has occurred to me that once a person has purchased their motorhome or caravan. They are considered capable in all areas of Rving.I find this totally incredible.I mean how can a person who has lived a city life comprehend the issues with driving on regional roads?Same with a regional Rver, How can t...

fiddlestix · fiddlestix

Hi all looking at a trip to Lawn Hill from Brisbane what is the best time of the year weather wise? Also what places of interest are along the way and places to stay and what is a time frame to do it in? Need help in planning this trip.

MUX 1 · MUX 1

Do I need an awning deflapper?

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, Does anyone know where we can park up our Motorhome near any Winery in the South Australia/Barossa/Margaret River etc....

Greg9 · Greg9

Can someone tell me of a good bird recognition book on an Android device I have seen one that has calls, distribution and most data but can't remember the name

PatO · PatO

I was travelling from Cloncurry to Winton on Saturday 27 August when I stopped to help a fellow traveller who had broken fan belts on his 100 series diesel Toyota Landcruiser. This was 30klms north of Winton. He was towing a 23 foot caravan. Working on his car, I inadvertently left some of my tools with h...

pikeys · pikeys

We would like to share our experience of a Jayco Silverline Outback with you and hope it will be useful to anybody looking to purchase a Silverline. We took delivery of our Jayco Silverline Outback 23 in September 2014 for our trip of a lifetime!A beautiful, modern and stylish van with a big slide out f...

Dick0 · Dick0

Travelled out of Melbourne northbound today on Hume Fwy and noticed that the VicRoads weighbridge at Broadford is now a 24 hour self weigh when VicRoads are not using. I drove over scales to check weight as did several trucks. Great to see this free service being available. Must be well calibrated bec...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

I would be really interested to hear from anyone going through or camping at Glendambo. I am wondering if Neville is still working at the Hotel/ Caravan park.

Travel Blogs by members · rockylizard

Gday... Apologies if I sound pushy .... but Cindy created Travel Blogs by Members 12 days ago. It was an idea floated by members - including some who already have/had blogs - but there haven't been any included yet. Was Cindy's effort wasted? [edit: OK - so some have been included but hidden within the...

ecojeep · ecojeep

Hi Everybody Its a long while coming but we are looking at buying a new motorhome. Question No 1 Fiat are dropping the 3lt motor in favour of a smaller engine, I believe around 2.3lt. Has does anybody have any experience with the new Fiat engine? Second question. Sunliner a now offering the Iveco 3lt w...

Matt and Mel · Matt and Mel

Hi All, Anyone had experiences with roof top air cons on pop up vans (half hard body half canvas) Pro's & Con's plus a suitable genset that will handle the AC output? I'm in a warm top end climate and need decent cooling (Due to a Spinal injury), the van I'm looking at advertises an "Aircommand sparro...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Our motorhome is still off the road so hubby and I did a day drive in our car. First we went to Oakey and had a look through the Army Aviation Museum, then took a back road (bitumen) to Goombungee and drove the main street and had a look at the showgrounds. There were a few camping there. Then across to Cro...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Just putting this out there for Cindy to consider and comments from the forum. So many people have blogs or web pages for their travels. Do you think a permanent thread for people who wish to share would be a good idea.

revemike · revemike

I have just noticed that the Greens Lake section is no longer showing in the Forum? Did I miss something? Has this been removed for some reason?

Greens Lake and Members Blogs · Webmaster

Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know about a couple of changes to the forum. The 'Greens Lake' section has now been moved into the 'Get togethers' section as it is a popular spot for members to go to meet up. I have also moved the 'Members Blogs' thread into its own section so people can post links (an...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have just spent the last four months driving through a number of countries in Europe, and was amazed by the number of vans on the roads and not one of them over 16 foot. When in Austria I saw a large caravan park with plenty of vans so I stopped and wandered in, where there was a group of people enjoying a hap...

Dolly · Dolly

Is anyone having trouble viewing the PDF for Grey Nomad Times? Every issue I get will not open on my iPhone and I was hoping that someone could give me a clue cheers Len

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Best Blog site to use (Preview) like to ask the members what they consider to be the best blog site to use. Will be starting our trips next week end and would like to start a blog. Would have to be a simple site to use please. Cheers	CC Bear	9	1074	10:39 PM Sep 27, 2016 by oldbloke
	Kuranda Markets (Preview) Gday... I would be very confident there are very few on the forum who haven't visited Kuranda and in particular the Heritage Market at some time. For those who may have not yet had the pleasure, I thoroughly recommend including a day in your itinerary if in FNQ to visit this lovely town. Attached are som...	rockylizard	10	1210	09:49 PM Sep 27, 2016 by NeilandRaine
	RV ISSUES (Preview) It has occurred to me that once a person has purchased their motorhome or caravan. They are considered capable in all areas of Rving.I find this totally incredible.I mean how can a person who has lived a city life comprehend the issues with driving on regional roads?Same with a regional Rver, How can t...	TOO recycled teenager	19	2371	09:01 PM Sep 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Brisbane to Lawn Hill and return (Preview) Hi all looking at a trip to Lawn Hill from Brisbane what is the best time of the year weather wise? Also what places of interest are along the way and places to stay and what is a time frame to do it in? Need help in planning this trip.	fiddlestix	4	1407	08:05 PM Sep 27, 2016 by wendyv
	awning deflapper needed? (Preview) Do I need an awning deflapper?	MUX 1	17	3753	11:32 AM Sep 27, 2016 by macka17
	Wineries (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know where we can park up our Motorhome near any Winery in the South Australia/Barossa/Margaret River etc....	Splottboy	8	1544	11:23 AM Sep 27, 2016 by macka17
	Bird Recognition (Preview) Can someone tell me of a good bird recognition book on an Android device I have seen one that has calls, distribution and most data but can't remember the name	Greg9	8	1244	09:06 AM Sep 27, 2016 by PeterD
	Breakdown north of Winton (Preview) I was travelling from Cloncurry to Winton on Saturday 27 August when I stopped to help a fellow traveller who had broken fan belts on his 100 series diesel Toyota Landcruiser. This was 30klms north of Winton. He was towing a 23 foot caravan. Working on his car, I inadvertently left some of my tools with h...	PatO	10	1564	07:32 AM Sep 27, 2016 by CC Bear
	Jayco Silverline Experience ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We would like to share our experience of a Jayco Silverline Outback with you and hope it will be useful to anybody looking to purchase a Silverline. We took delivery of our Jayco Silverline Outback 23 in September 2014 for our trip of a lifetime!A beautiful, modern and stylish van with a big slide out f...	pikeys	52	19448	12:28 AM Sep 27, 2016 by vik351
	Weighbridge, VICROADS Broadford Vic. (Preview) Travelled out of Melbourne northbound today on Hume Fwy and noticed that the VicRoads weighbridge at Broadford is now a 24 hour self weigh when VicRoads are not using. I drove over scales to check weight as did several trucks. Great to see this free service being available. Must be well calibrated bec...	Dick0	10	5931	06:34 PM Sep 26, 2016 by TowBall
	Anyone Going Through Glendambo? (Preview) I would be really interested to hear from anyone going through or camping at Glendambo. I am wondering if Neville is still working at the Hotel/ Caravan park.	HunnyBunny	0	795	02:09 PM Sep 26, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	Travel Blogs by members (Preview) Gday... Apologies if I sound pushy .... but Cindy created Travel Blogs by Members 12 days ago. It was an idea floated by members - including some who already have/had blogs - but there haven't been any included yet. Was Cindy's effort wasted? [edit: OK - so some have been included but hidden within the...	rockylizard	4	873	11:54 AM Sep 26, 2016 by Cupie
	Iveco based Motorhome v New fiat based motorhome (Preview) Hi Everybody Its a long while coming but we are looking at buying a new motorhome. Question No 1 Fiat are dropping the 3lt motor in favour of a smaller engine, I believe around 2.3lt. Has does anybody have any experience with the new Fiat engine? Second question. Sunliner a now offering the Iveco 3lt w...	ecojeep	12	10544	02:49 PM Sep 25, 2016 by Geeco
	Pop Van & AC Units (Preview) Hi All, Anyone had experiences with roof top air cons on pop up vans (half hard body half canvas) Pro's & Con's plus a suitable genset that will handle the AC output? I'm in a warm top end climate and need decent cooling (Due to a Spinal injury), the van I'm looking at advertises an "Aircommand sparro...	Matt and Mel	4	879	11:15 AM Sep 25, 2016 by marto1944
	One Day Holiday (Places to see in your own back yard) (Preview) Our motorhome is still off the road so hubby and I did a day drive in our car. First we went to Oakey and had a look through the Army Aviation Museum, then took a back road (bitumen) to Goombungee and drove the main street and had a look at the showgrounds. There were a few camping there. Then across to Cro...	Gaylehere	6	1227	09:14 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Dunmowin
	Blogs and web pages. (Preview) Just putting this out there for Cindy to consider and comments from the forum. So many people have blogs or web pages for their travels. Do you think a permanent thread for people who wish to share would be a good idea.	NeilandRaine	13	1082	05:44 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Chris61
	What happened to the Greens Lake section? (Preview) I have just noticed that the Greens Lake section is no longer showing in the Forum? Did I miss something? Has this been removed for some reason?	revemike	4	1044	04:21 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Moorey
	Greens Lake and Members Blogs (Preview) Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know about a couple of changes to the forum. The 'Greens Lake' section has now been moved into the 'Get togethers' section as it is a popular spot for members to go to meet up. I have also moved the 'Members Blogs' thread into its own section so people can post links (an...	Webmaster	3	1307	03:49 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Cupie
	Caravans in Europe (Preview) I have just spent the last four months driving through a number of countries in Europe, and was amazed by the number of vans on the roads and not one of them over 16 foot. When in Austria I saw a large caravan park with plenty of vans so I stopped and wandered in, where there was a group of people enjoying a hap...	aussietraveller	3	1351	02:27 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	The Grey Nomad Times (Preview) Is anyone having trouble viewing the PDF for Grey Nomad Times? Every issue I get will not open on my iPhone and I was hoping that someone could give me a clue cheers Len	Dolly	5	1075	12:32 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Phil C
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