The Grey Nomads - General

dishlicker · dishlicker

Well i think this has been bashed before, but i prefer to use good old paper maps instead of apps on phones or other forms. Camps 6/7/8 are still used and checked. Hema maps i find have more intricate detail if needed and government maps are also good info. The down side is keeping them all together and in s...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; OK now we have book to go back over to Tasmania, doing a day trip over on the 22nd of Dec. Now we live in Mildura and a good day's drive down to Melbourne. We will leave Mildura on the 21st and stay one night, somewhere about 1 Hrs drive into Melbourne. We need to be at the wharf about 2...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Victorian fire authorities are preparing for a late-starting but intense fire season with areas around the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road again under increased threat. On the back of prolonged dry conditions, good autumn and winter rains are predicted to lead to increased grass growth, signif...

Stormy69 · Stormy69

I'm considering buying a 2016 19ft6 Retreat Navigator Van. Does anyone out there have one and are there any problems I should know about. We live in Cairns so not close to get warranty work done if needed.

Nicky · Nicky

Hi after some advice on which way to go, been told by various people to avoid the New England Highway as it is very steep (towing caravan) , at the moment looking at going Adelaide - Hay - Newell Highway then Pacific Highway. We have allowed 4 days travel, any feedback would be very gratefully received....

RosieW · RosieW

Hi guys, We are chasing a combination light bar (indicator/brake/reverse) to put on the roll-bar - we know they are out there, we've seen them driving, but can't find them anywhere. Anyone know where to find them, at a reasonable price? Ta -- Edited by RosieW on Monday 12th of September 2016 05:07:3...

wombat56 · wombat56

G'day All Want a fantastic caravan Park south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula ( Frankston South ) 2 Robinsons Road Frankston South Gateway to the Peninsula Freeway all the way from Melbourne Over the last 4 years have stayed here as I travel back from Thailand they can't help me enough very...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

A few 2nd-hand caravans currently for sale have an extended draw bar. Apparently this makes it easier to reverse park, but I wonder if it makes it somewhat less stable to tow. I have read articles that say the further the weight is from the centre of mass, the more prone it is to swaying. What are the arg...

Fringe Dweller · Fringe Dweller

It's on again . & the Nymboida Camp Oven Festival Where - Nymboida Canoe centre. Where's Nymboida canoe centre - 36k s/west of Grafton on the Armidale road. When - 19-20 & 21st August C U There -- Edited by Fringe Dweller on Thursday 14th of July 2016 05:06:02 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

More than 450 fire brigades across New South Wales have spent the weekend helping communities prepare for the upcoming bushfire season, with the Blue Mountains Bushfire Expo front and centre.Sponsored by the Rural Fire Service (RFS), the two-day event in Springwood was timed to coincide with the...

Darmc · Darmc

I may have posted my enquiry in the wrong area. I was after some information about camping at Wyangala or Burrendong Dams and sites around the Bathurst area. Thank you Jules, 50 years ago I visited Carcoar, It is close to the district that my father came from. Have not been there with a caravan, so just ne...

RosieW · RosieW

After the initial WTH?! of weird vision, I love these! Trial was driving from Caloundra to Roma last night. I had great visibility, and the blind spot mirrors are a god-send, especially in driving rain and low light. We aren't towing (yet), but because we got a non-standard tray (wider than the Mit...

JocknNik · JocknNik

You won't get a better year for wildflowers in the Wild West! After a great start to our winter, the mid- and lower-West's wildflower showing is at its best. The phenomenon of the early winter rain bands streaming from the tropical Indian Ocean this year doesn't happen very often. It's got things fi...

chookman · chookman

Just returned from down south and can advise anyone interested the native wildflowers are truly wonderful - best for some years, well worth the drive, Regards Davo

Magnarc · Magnarc

How about this for innovation. http://www.chonday.com/Videos/trugotakl4 -- Edited by Magnarc on Friday 9th of September 2016 02:57:17 PM

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all from reading other posts on other sites that it seems there is a real grey water problem. Do you let it go on the grass / trees that are near you or keep it and use a dump point on the move ????. If you are staying in one spot for some time i think the tank would fill and need to be emptied ????

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Hi everyone. I am new to this site (so be gentle) having only had my 4x4 for a short while and am researching the new best caravan to consider buying within the constraints of the 2016 Prado Kakadu V6 that I own. I have looked at the Leader and the Supreme range sold here in WA and they look like very good uni...

sucastja · sucastja

Hi all, We have a country property near Bendigo and the mobile phone reception is very poor. Does anybody have any ideas on what the best mobile phone would be for rural coverage? I'm with telstra.

Beth54 · Beth54

My friend in FNQ has just got the bug! She's done camping of all sorts before but the difference this time is that she's now seperated, and has no caravan. She's just done a trip to Winton with her two grandsons, and a tent. It was successful enough to give her the confidence to do more road trips. But...sh...

kiwijims · kiwijims

A pilot has been injured in a crash involving a crop-dusting plane in Western Australia's south-east. The crash occurred around 10:00am on a property 105 kilometres north of Esperance. The pilot, a 29-year-old man from Victoria, was able to exit the plane after suffering non-life threatening inj...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Good old traditional paper Maps or new age tech (Preview) Well i think this has been bashed before, but i prefer to use good old paper maps instead of apps on phones or other forms. Camps 6/7/8 are still used and checked. Hema maps i find have more intricate detail if needed and government maps are also good info. The down side is keeping them all together and in s...	dishlicker	20	1655	07:37 PM Sep 13, 2016 by Chris61
	Were to camp for one night on the way to Melbourne. (Preview) Hi every one; OK now we have book to go back over to Tasmania, doing a day trip over on the 22nd of Dec. Now we live in Mildura and a good day's drive down to Melbourne. We will leave Mildura on the 21st and stay one night, somewhere about 1 Hrs drive into Melbourne. We need to be at the wharf about 2...	valiant81	9	1175	06:08 PM Sep 13, 2016 by moamajohn
	Victoria bushfire threat: Planned burns already underway as state prepares for intense fire season (Preview) Victorian fire authorities are preparing for a late-starting but intense fire season with areas around the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road again under increased threat. On the back of prolonged dry conditions, good autumn and winter rains are predicted to lead to increased grass growth, signif...	kiwijims	1	669	02:53 PM Sep 13, 2016 by macka17
	Retreat (Navigator) Caravans (Preview) I'm considering buying a 2016 19ft6 Retreat Navigator Van. Does anyone out there have one and are there any problems I should know about. We live in Cairns so not close to get warranty work done if needed.	Stormy69	2	755	02:48 PM Sep 13, 2016 by sandsmere
	Adelaide to Tweeds Heads - which is the best route (Preview) Hi after some advice on which way to go, been told by various people to avoid the New England Highway as it is very steep (towing caravan) , at the moment looking at going Adelaide - Hay - Newell Highway then Pacific Highway. We have allowed 4 days travel, any feedback would be very gratefully received....	Nicky	2	813	01:38 PM Sep 13, 2016 by PeterD
	Combo light bar - indicator/brake? (Preview) Hi guys, We are chasing a combination light bar (indicator/brake/reverse) to put on the roll-bar - we know they are out there, we've seen them driving, but can't find them anywhere. Anyone know where to find them, at a reasonable price? Ta -- Edited by RosieW on Monday 12th of September 2016 05:07:3...	RosieW	3	848	10:24 AM Sep 13, 2016 by woofta and precious
	Comming To Melbourne BiG 4 Caravan Park Mornington Peninsula (Frankston Sth ) (Preview) G'day All Want a fantastic caravan Park south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula ( Frankston South ) 2 Robinsons Road Frankston South Gateway to the Peninsula Freeway all the way from Melbourne Over the last 4 years have stayed here as I travel back from Thailand they can't help me enough very...	wombat56	5	1244	08:13 PM Sep 12, 2016 by wombat56
	Extended Draw Bar - Pluses and Minuses (Preview) A few 2nd-hand caravans currently for sale have an extended draw bar. Apparently this makes it easier to reverse park, but I wonder if it makes it somewhat less stable to tow. I have read articles that say the further the weight is from the centre of mass, the more prone it is to swaying. What are the arg...	rexboggs5	14	10860	08:02 PM Sep 12, 2016 by rexboggs5
	Camp oven festival (Preview) It's on again . & the Nymboida Camp Oven Festival Where - Nymboida Canoe centre. Where's Nymboida canoe centre - 36k s/west of Grafton on the Armidale road. When - 19-20 & 21st August C U There -- Edited by Fringe Dweller on Thursday 14th of July 2016 05:06:02 PM	Fringe Dweller	4	1126	05:04 PM Sep 12, 2016 by Dunmowin
	Get Ready Weekend: Blue Mountains residents urged to prepare for bushfire season now (Preview) More than 450 fire brigades across New South Wales have spent the weekend helping communities prepare for the upcoming bushfire season, with the Blue Mountains Bushfire Expo front and centre.Sponsored by the Rural Fire Service (RFS), the two-day event in Springwood was timed to coincide with the...	kiwijims	0	543	03:00 PM Sep 12, 2016 by kiwijims
	Central West NSW camping areas (Preview) I may have posted my enquiry in the wrong area. I was after some information about camping at Wyangala or Burrendong Dams and sites around the Bathurst area. Thank you Jules, 50 years ago I visited Carcoar, It is close to the district that my father came from. Have not been there with a caravan, so just ne...	Darmc	2	736	07:50 AM Sep 12, 2016 by Darmc
	Bought the Clearview mirrors - WOW! (Preview) After the initial WTH?! of weird vision, I love these! Trial was driving from Caloundra to Roma last night. I had great visibility, and the blind spot mirrors are a god-send, especially in driving rain and low light. We aren't towing (yet), but because we got a non-standard tray (wider than the Mit...	RosieW	14	1716	01:48 AM Sep 12, 2016 by JocknNik
	Go West, young, well, you know... (Preview) You won't get a better year for wildflowers in the Wild West! After a great start to our winter, the mid- and lower-West's wildflower showing is at its best. The phenomenon of the early winter rain bands streaming from the tropical Indian Ocean this year doesn't happen very often. It's got things fi...	JocknNik	10	1568	01:33 AM Sep 12, 2016 by JocknNik
	Stirling range wildflowers (Preview) Just returned from down south and can advise anyone interested the native wildflowers are truly wonderful - best for some years, well worth the drive, Regards Davo	chookman	0	591	08:54 PM Sep 11, 2016 by chookman
	Calling all Jeep owners (and anyone else) (Preview) How about this for innovation. http://www.chonday.com/Videos/trugotakl4 -- Edited by Magnarc on Friday 9th of September 2016 02:57:17 PM	Magnarc	10	1777	08:23 PM Sep 11, 2016 by malken
	Grey water disposal (Preview) Hi all from reading other posts on other sites that it seems there is a real grey water problem. Do you let it go on the grass / trees that are near you or keep it and use a dump point on the move ????. If you are staying in one spot for some time i think the tank would fill and need to be emptied ????	dishlicker	14	1890	06:30 PM Sep 11, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan recomendations for 2016 Prado Kakadu V6 (Preview) Hi everyone. I am new to this site (so be gentle) having only had my 4x4 for a short while and am researching the new best caravan to consider buying within the constraints of the 2016 Prado Kakadu V6 that I own. I have looked at the Leader and the Supreme range sold here in WA and they look like very good uni...	Pradokakadudavid	11	1265	03:04 PM Sep 11, 2016 by macka17
	What is the best mobile phone for rural coverage? (Preview) Hi all, We have a country property near Bendigo and the mobile phone reception is very poor. Does anybody have any ideas on what the best mobile phone would be for rural coverage? I'm with telstra.	sucastja	4	1955	11:45 AM Sep 11, 2016 by Weevil
	SUV tents? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My friend in FNQ has just got the bug! She's done camping of all sorts before but the difference this time is that she's now seperated, and has no caravan. She's just done a trip to Winton with her two grandsons, and a tent. It was successful enough to give her the confidence to do more road trips. But...sh...	Beth54	30	14532	11:14 AM Sep 11, 2016 by Weevil
	Pilot injured in plane crash in WA's south (Preview) A pilot has been injured in a crash involving a crop-dusting plane in Western Australia's south-east. The crash occurred around 10:00am on a property 105 kilometres north of Esperance. The pilot, a 29-year-old man from Victoria, was able to exit the plane after suffering non-life threatening inj...	kiwijims	6	1215	11:07 PM Sep 10, 2016 by iana
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