The Grey Nomads - General

pipes · pipes

G'day! On a number of occasions, I have mentioned that, in 1960, at 17 years old, I started travelling our beautiful island. It was all because I was being paid, as a truckie, and many years later as a coach captain. The Birdsville, Tanami, Strezleckie and Warburton tracks were just that, tracks. The G...

pipes · pipes

G'day! Unless your van is built to travel offroad, and you are a VERY experienced traveller, do yourself a favour, don't go that way. The van is 20 feet long. There's lots of room to take too much stuff. Having started travelling Oz in 1960, I strongly recommend that you park the van in your driveway, the...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

We were wondering if other travellers enjoyed watching trucks at night like we do. Some of the lights that they have fitted these days make some of them look like mobile Christmas trees. If we're within sight of a busy main highway we love sitting relaxing watching them go by & commenting on...

freddy fingers · freddy fingers

Hi, any diesel terracan owners towing a big van with a auto transmission, and had any dramas? We have a manual terracan diesel pulling our 22ft van and it does it magnificently, but the bride wants a automatic, If we do buy another tow vehicle it will have to be another terracan because we are so impresse...

Phillipn · Phillipn

Has anyone camped at Hydeaway Bay caravan park? If you have, how was it.

Ron-D · Ron-D

Yeah they did it again our house insurance has gone up $200 dollars the last three years in a row,were with ammi ,it's time to shop around has anyone here insured with a reasonably priced insurer That's not ripping you off?The trouble with shopping for house insurance your tied up on the phone foreve...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

LLD · LLD

http://caravansplus.com.au/lq?id=112971&pw=105164&pg=27

Chucker · Chucker

I've been thinking of doing the Big Lap but after reading a lot of forums and wiki camp comments , it seems to me that Caravan Parks are running Australian Towns ?? I would like to 50/50 pay and free camp but not where Caravan Park owners tell me to. Is this true.??????

BJG · BJG

Does anyone know how to get rid of mould on caravan flyscreens. We have the new windows with the roll up flyscreens. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Have tryed vinegar that has not worked.

Chucker · Chucker

Hi Nomad Helpers, I have just bought myself a Diesel Heater , after a few coolish nights out there, and I would like to know if somebody could recommend somebody to fit one of these for me. I live in the Tweed Gold Coast area. I would be willing to travel to Brisbane or South to Ballina if they can recomme...

newhorizons · newhorizons

Hi! I'm on the road with my avan and the roof seems to be getting stiffer every time I put it up. (either that or its me getting older) I'm sure there must be somewhere I can spray some WD40. Can anyone advise me how to fix it? It's mostly just the first little bit of pushing that's hard and I have a gadget to use...

tonyac · tonyac

Hi all, Just woindering how full is Queensland at the moment? After a long time getting ready and a couple of test trips, we are on the road full time now. We are heading from Melbourne, north to some where warm. Thinking of Sth East Qld, or northern NSw. But how full is it up there? Regards Tony

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, just checking in from Yardie Creek CV park. We have poor reception out. A full report in time. We traveled up the Mulluwa Gascoin road. Half way up we jack knifed the new van. We are both ok and only minor damage too rear bumper of our 200 tow truck. Any thing lighter would have been different story...

barrie · barrie

Today a caravner got the full brunt of my anger ,after telling him he could not empty his cassette in the toilets at Gin Gin and told him a dump point was accross the road he took no notice and then the toerag filled it with water and empty it where people stop for tea breaks. Well he sure cppoed it grrrrr

mylestom · mylestom

If you travel with Pets you are responsible for them. That means obeying local laws and picking up after yourself and your pet. Grey Nomad Lady at Mylestom walked out of the North Beach Holiday Park with both King Charles Spaniels off the lead and walking ahead waiting for her precious darlings to do...

meetoo · meetoo

Heading off again this week for almost 3 weeks. Not sure where exactly - don't care. Probably north of Adelaide, Flinders Ranges perhaps? This week I fitted an inlet silencer for the Diesel heater. Not that it was really noisy but should be quieter now for any neighbours that want to park too close. I p...

Bigdog · Bigdog

I have a 2014, 3Ltr Nissan Patrol (automatic), I would like to pull a New Age 18' van which weighs just a little over two (2) tonne empty. Can anyone tell me if my Nissan will pull it or not, I will be at my max. 2.5 tonne capacity. I have enhanced my Nissan with a Stein Bauer module, it would be appreciate...

iana · iana

Does anybody use safety triangles, or collapsible witches hats. I need to do a bit of practice backing and am considering buying some witches hats to make out the imaginary camp site bay. It also gives me the wile's when backing my van onto our block, that someone will come around the corner at speed whi...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/portable-free-to-air-systems/products/maxview-precision-mobile-vast-tv-system

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Where to write this post so it gets the most attention!? (Preview) G'day! On a number of occasions, I have mentioned that, in 1960, at 17 years old, I started travelling our beautiful island. It was all because I was being paid, as a truckie, and many years later as a coach captain. The Birdsville, Tanami, Strezleckie and Warburton tracks were just that, tracks. The G...	pipes	10	1499	06:16 AM Aug 21, 2016 by Fringe Dweller
	The Great Central Road is a caravan breaker. (Preview) G'day! Unless your van is built to travel offroad, and you are a VERY experienced traveller, do yourself a favour, don't go that way. The van is 20 feet long. There's lots of room to take too much stuff. Having started travelling Oz in 1960, I strongly recommend that you park the van in your driveway, the...	pipes	5	2530	07:29 PM Aug 20, 2016 by elliemike
	Truck Watching At Night (Preview) We were wondering if other travellers enjoyed watching trucks at night like we do. Some of the lights that they have fitted these days make some of them look like mobile Christmas trees. If we're within sight of a busy main highway we love sitting relaxing watching them go by & commenting on...	Desert Dweller	12	1728	09:10 AM Aug 20, 2016 by Happywanderer
	terracan (Preview) Hi, any diesel terracan owners towing a big van with a auto transmission, and had any dramas? We have a manual terracan diesel pulling our 22ft van and it does it magnificently, but the bride wants a automatic, If we do buy another tow vehicle it will have to be another terracan because we are so impresse...	freddy fingers	15	1978	09:46 PM Aug 19, 2016 by Ger08
	Hydeaway Bay Caravan Park (Preview) Has anyone camped at Hydeaway Bay caravan park? If you have, how was it.	Phillipn	3	1349	03:52 PM Aug 19, 2016 by freddy fingers
	$200 hundred dollars every year (Preview) Yeah they did it again our house insurance has gone up $200 dollars the last three years in a row,were with ammi ,it's time to shop around has anyone here insured with a reasonably priced insurer That's not ripping you off?The trouble with shopping for house insurance your tied up on the phone foreve...	Ron-D	17	1842	01:52 PM Aug 19, 2016 by suengreg
	Hey Dougwe guess who's here for tea (Preview)	Woody n Sue	5	989	01:20 PM Aug 19, 2016 by Dougwe
	Stable Towing (Preview) http://caravansplus.com.au/lq?id=112971&pw=105164&pg=27	LLD	3	1263	12:47 PM Aug 19, 2016 by Ron-D
	Free or Pay (Preview) I've been thinking of doing the Big Lap but after reading a lot of forums and wiki camp comments , it seems to me that Caravan Parks are running Australian Towns ?? I would like to 50/50 pay and free camp but not where Caravan Park owners tell me to. Is this true.??????	Chucker	19	1913	05:23 AM Aug 19, 2016 by stoney123
	Mould on Flyscreens (Preview) Does anyone know how to get rid of mould on caravan flyscreens. We have the new windows with the roll up flyscreens. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Have tryed vinegar that has not worked.	BJG	10	3110	11:41 PM Aug 18, 2016 by Cupie
	Diesel Heater Installers (Preview) Hi Nomad Helpers, I have just bought myself a Diesel Heater , after a few coolish nights out there, and I would like to know if somebody could recommend somebody to fit one of these for me. I live in the Tweed Gold Coast area. I would be willing to travel to Brisbane or South to Ballina if they can recomme...	Chucker	8	1978	10:32 PM Aug 18, 2016 by mr glassies
	avan experts (Preview) Hi! I'm on the road with my avan and the roof seems to be getting stiffer every time I put it up. (either that or its me getting older) I'm sure there must be somewhere I can spray some WD40. Can anyone advise me how to fix it? It's mostly just the first little bit of pushing that's hard and I have a gadget to use...	newhorizons	11	1805	07:10 PM Aug 18, 2016 by elliemike
	Late Migration ? (Preview) Hi all, Just woindering how full is Queensland at the moment? After a long time getting ready and a couple of test trips, we are on the road full time now. We are heading from Melbourne, north to some where warm. Thinking of Sth East Qld, or northern NSw. But how full is it up there? Regards Tony	tonyac	9	1373	06:52 PM Aug 18, 2016 by PeterD
	We are alive just regards (Preview) Hi all, just checking in from Yardie Creek CV park. We have poor reception out. A full report in time. We traveled up the Mulluwa Gascoin road. Half way up we jack knifed the new van. We are both ok and only minor damage too rear bumper of our 200 tow truck. Any thing lighter would have been different story...	Hey Jim	11	1979	03:29 PM Aug 18, 2016 by Ron-D
	A bloody toerag (Preview) Today a caravner got the full brunt of my anger ,after telling him he could not empty his cassette in the toilets at Gin Gin and told him a dump point was accross the road he took no notice and then the toerag filled it with water and empty it where people stop for tea breaks. Well he sure cppoed it grrrrr	barrie	10	1915	05:56 PM Aug 17, 2016 by citylimits
	Inconsiderate Campers with Pets ( 1 2 ) (Preview) If you travel with Pets you are responsible for them. That means obeying local laws and picking up after yourself and your pet. Grey Nomad Lady at Mylestom walked out of the North Beach Holiday Park with both King Charles Spaniels off the lead and walking ahead waiting for her precious darlings to do...	mylestom	55	2483	03:41 PM Aug 17, 2016 by mylestom
	Heading off to somewhere (Preview) Heading off again this week for almost 3 weeks. Not sure where exactly - don't care. Probably north of Adelaide, Flinders Ranges perhaps? This week I fitted an inlet silencer for the Diesel heater. Not that it was really noisy but should be quieter now for any neighbours that want to park too close. I p...	meetoo	10	1443	10:29 AM Aug 17, 2016 by eddie
	Towing (Preview) I have a 2014, 3Ltr Nissan Patrol (automatic), I would like to pull a New Age 18' van which weighs just a little over two (2) tonne empty. Can anyone tell me if my Nissan will pull it or not, I will be at my max. 2.5 tonne capacity. I have enhanced my Nissan with a Stein Bauer module, it would be appreciate...	Bigdog	7	1835	10:21 AM Aug 17, 2016 by Murraman
	Safety Triangles, or collapsible Witches hats. (Preview) Does anybody use safety triangles, or collapsible witches hats. I need to do a bit of practice backing and am considering buying some witches hats to make out the imaginary camp site bay. It also gives me the wile's when backing my van onto our block, that someone will come around the corner at speed whi...	iana	14	2148	09:18 AM Aug 17, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	VAST set up... (Preview) https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/portable-free-to-air-systems/products/maxview-precision-mobile-vast-tv-system	aussie_paul	16	1737	08:27 AM Aug 17, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
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