The Grey Nomads - General

Mike196 · Mike196

Evening All, Have just had some repairs done on the van by "Sovereign Caravan Services" at 813 Creswick Rd, Wendouree. 03 5338 1803 (Suburb of Ballarat), this is the second time we have used them and I can't speak highly enough of their quality work. We had a leaking front window removed and the front re...

Splottboy · Splottboy

HI, we are in Mackay, and someone suggested that we should visit Longreach this time of year, so has anyone some ideas which route to take thats sealed, and so good places to stop enroute .... thanks

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

VICTORIA - THE PLACE TO BE. Things back in your home State are so laid back, it's the place to be at the moment. Yes it's a bit chilly at times but if you head up to the Murray or Mallee regions you get plenty of calm sunny winter days. Plenty of room to move wherever you go & so relaxing. ''Free camps'' ar...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Whats the best friendly park to stay in Longreach these days ... something well maintained etc

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, Would anyone know if this is a good sealed road without any pot holes... thanks

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Just thought I would share a quotation story from a well known windscreen company in case some members are looking for a new screen. I needed a new screen on my VW Touareg. After some discussion on rain sensing (yes it has), collision avoidance etc (no it hasn't) the phone sales lady says, "errr...

Splottboy · Splottboy

I have a built in Tom Tom on my motorhome that keeps crashing even though its been software updated. I think Google Maps is so much better, so does anyone know if I get the information off my iPhone Google Maps on to the Tom Tom display on my dashboard

Ger08 · Ger08

hi all I would be interested in hearing any views on the above gps. I have used the Hema explorer app but I really want a stand alone off road gps - currently I am leaning towards the VMS which is roughly $100 cheaper than the Hema thanks

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

With summer approaching (I hope) if you have a 3 way Frig, I have found the unit below very useful. I think its saving me gas, by setting the frig on the desired temperature and not freezing the Lettuce etc. To getting it set up correctly just make sure you follow the battery loading instructions. I have...

rainy1850 · rainy1850

we are at edi cutting. Lovely spot with kookaburra,s, fast flowing river, toilet block and fire pits supplied. What more could you ask for.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi everyone, We will be moving to Carnarvon next Saturday to fish the Jetty for a feed. The wind down at Yardie home Stead CVP is going to get worst over the next two days. The snakes are out and about. Two were caught in the park today,both Yellow tail whip snakes. We have spotted lots along the local road...

JohnR · JohnR

We have booked and paid our fare to Tassie for 2017. Will leave early Feb and be back early May. For information purposes we have chosen day crossing's that leave 9am from both ends and we will utilize CP's at both ends for the night sleep over before starting our journeys. The ship arrives 6pm in Devonpo...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Background I have the Tekonsha Model 2010 Breakaway Switch on our caravan, on the last trip ran over a small branch in a rest area and it flipped up and pulled the breakaway pin out, the plastic pin must have hit a rock when it came out and had a small chip in it. I knew something had happened, stopped and c...

bruceandbella · bruceandbella

G'day, Though not quite grey yet we're considering selling up and buggering off to anywhere we can drive to. This leaves us with quite a few questions which I hope you more experienced folk can help with. Firstly: We want to do something like managing a caravan park, motel or similar. Is there any thing...

Fringe Dweller · Fringe Dweller

Well I went up to the Nymboida Camp oven Festival . Great three days , bit cool to start with but warmed up quick. I only had a light doona on during the night , but , It got sold out for vans , by lunch time Friday. Heaps of performers , bush poets , singers & bush bands performing all week-end plus some bar...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.tradervs.com.au/features/1608/how-to-choose-the-right-tow-vehicle-transmission?utm_source=trv_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=article1_title&utm_campaign=tradervs-160821&user_id=fef5569bff84bb3b1b3140fe484ae4...

Jenken · Jenken

Hi. We have just put a deposit on a 23foot van and are working out what to get to tow it with. The Isuzu mux is rated to 3000kg and has great reviews and efficiency and is priced well, but I would like to know if it actually lives up to its rating in real life. We are looking forward to hitting the road in Feb 2017...

movin · movin

Hi All, Love reading all the comments on various topics, I am planning my first trip commencing late May 2017, I will be travelling solo in a hired pop top to trial the lifestyle, Leaving Melbourne I plan to head to Alice Springs at a leisurely pace from there is anybodies guess I am not putting any time fr...

mr grumpy · mr grumpy

Hello all ... I obviously posted this in the wrong section, so I will try again As a relatively new "vanner" and a first timer on this forum, I was wondering if anyone might be able to direct me to where I can find a road map which lists roads unsuitable for caravans? On 2 recent trips we came across 2 roads wh...

Triple333 · Triple333

I'm not travelling at the moment. But when I did, I had one in the car and one in the caravan. I was sitting outside on a balmy evening, 3 nights ago, when I hear my neighbours come home. Then I hear "fire"! Then I hear "The car is on fire". So I ran. Grabbed a fire extinguisher and torch (was dark). The neighb...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan repairs. (Preview) Evening All, Have just had some repairs done on the van by "Sovereign Caravan Services" at 813 Creswick Rd, Wendouree. 03 5338 1803 (Suburb of Ballarat), this is the second time we have used them and I can't speak highly enough of their quality work. We had a leaking front window removed and the front re...	Mike196	1	831	09:18 AM Aug 27, 2016 by the rocket
	Mackay to Longreach (Preview) HI, we are in Mackay, and someone suggested that we should visit Longreach this time of year, so has anyone some ideas which route to take thats sealed, and so good places to stop enroute .... thanks	Splottboy	4	887	10:24 PM Aug 26, 2016 by antigoon
	Message To All Mexicans, Please Stay Up There! (Preview) VICTORIA - THE PLACE TO BE. Things back in your home State are so laid back, it's the place to be at the moment. Yes it's a bit chilly at times but if you head up to the Murray or Mallee regions you get plenty of calm sunny winter days. Plenty of room to move wherever you go & so relaxing. ''Free camps'' ar...	Desert Dweller	10	1468	10:22 PM Aug 26, 2016 by aussie_paul
	LongReach (Preview) Whats the best friendly park to stay in Longreach these days ... something well maintained etc	Splottboy	0	670	08:49 PM Aug 26, 2016 by Splottboy
	Highway 41 Clermont to Alpha (Preview) Hi, Would anyone know if this is a good sealed road without any pot holes... thanks	Splottboy	3	973	06:39 PM Aug 26, 2016 by brickies
	Windscreens O'Boy! (Preview) Hi All, Just thought I would share a quotation story from a well known windscreen company in case some members are looking for a new screen. I needed a new screen on my VW Touareg. After some discussion on rain sensing (yes it has), collision avoidance etc (no it hasn't) the phone sales lady says, "errr...	vince56	20	1925	05:59 PM Aug 26, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tom Tom conversion to Google Maps on iPhone (Preview) I have a built in Tom Tom on my motorhome that keeps crashing even though its been software updated. I think Google Maps is so much better, so does anyone know if I get the information off my iPhone Google Maps on to the Tom Tom display on my dashboard	Splottboy	1	503	05:14 PM Aug 26, 2016 by jade46
	Hema HN7 v VMS 700HD (Preview) hi all I would be interested in hearing any views on the above gps. I have used the Hema explorer app but I really want a stand alone off road gps - currently I am leaning towards the VMS which is roughly $100 cheaper than the Hema thanks	Ger08	10	2662	03:31 PM Aug 26, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Wireless Fridge Thermometer (Preview) With summer approaching (I hope) if you have a 3 way Frig, I have found the unit below very useful. I think its saving me gas, by setting the frig on the desired temperature and not freezing the Lettuce etc. To getting it set up correctly just make sure you follow the battery loading instructions. I have...	PeterInSa	1	1243	03:08 PM Aug 26, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Such bliss (Preview) we are at edi cutting. Lovely spot with kookaburra,s, fast flowing river, toilet block and fire pits supplied. What more could you ask for.	rainy1850	11	1472	08:21 AM Aug 26, 2016 by sandyr
	Next Destination Carnarvon (Preview) Hi everyone, We will be moving to Carnarvon next Saturday to fish the Jetty for a feed. The wind down at Yardie home Stead CVP is going to get worst over the next two days. The snakes are out and about. Two were caught in the park today,both Yellow tail whip snakes. We have spotted lots along the local road...	Hey Jim	8	1577	12:37 AM Aug 26, 2016 by banditandjo
	Spirit of Tasmania 2017 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We have booked and paid our fare to Tassie for 2017. Will leave early Feb and be back early May. For information purposes we have chosen day crossing's that leave 9am from both ends and we will utilize CP's at both ends for the night sleep over before starting our journeys. The ship arrives 6pm in Devonpo...	JohnR	31	2415	07:41 PM Aug 25, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Interesting Breakaway Switch (Preview) Background I have the Tekonsha Model 2010 Breakaway Switch on our caravan, on the last trip ran over a small branch in a rest area and it flipped up and pulled the breakaway pin out, the plastic pin must have hit a rock when it came out and had a small chip in it. I knew something had happened, stopped and c...	PeterInSa	0	765	05:59 PM Aug 25, 2016 by PeterInSa
	Newbe needs some answers (Preview) G'day, Though not quite grey yet we're considering selling up and buggering off to anywhere we can drive to. This leaves us with quite a few questions which I hope you more experienced folk can help with. Firstly: We want to do something like managing a caravan park, motel or similar. Is there any thing...	bruceandbella	9	1375	04:15 PM Aug 25, 2016 by bruceandbella
	Ya missed a "Goodie" (Preview) Well I went up to the Nymboida Camp oven Festival . Great three days , bit cool to start with but warmed up quick. I only had a light doona on during the night , but , It got sold out for vans , by lunch time Friday. Heaps of performers , bush poets , singers & bush bands performing all week-end plus some bar...	Fringe Dweller	6	1818	01:54 PM Aug 25, 2016 by Friar Park
	A word on transmissions (Preview) http://www.tradervs.com.au/features/1608/how-to-choose-the-right-tow-vehicle-transmission?utm_source=trv_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=article1_title&utm_campaign=tradervs-160821&user_id=fef5569bff84bb3b1b3140fe484ae4...	rockylizard	5	1554	12:16 PM Aug 25, 2016 by macka17
	Anyone using an Isuzu MU-X to pull a 2800kg loaded van? (Preview) Hi. We have just put a deposit on a 23foot van and are working out what to get to tow it with. The Isuzu mux is rated to 3000kg and has great reviews and efficiency and is priced well, but I would like to know if it actually lives up to its rating in real life. We are looking forward to hitting the road in Feb 2017...	Jenken	13	4944	11:48 AM Aug 25, 2016 by macka17
	Starting out Stay on top of the ground (Preview) Hi All, Love reading all the comments on various topics, I am planning my first trip commencing late May 2017, I will be travelling solo in a hired pop top to trial the lifestyle, Leaving Melbourne I plan to head to Alice Springs at a leisurely pace from there is anybodies guess I am not putting any time fr...	movin	6	1245	08:02 AM Aug 25, 2016 by movin
	RE: restricted road maps (Preview) Hello all ... I obviously posted this in the wrong section, so I will try again As a relatively new "vanner" and a first timer on this forum, I was wondering if anyone might be able to direct me to where I can find a road map which lists roads unsuitable for caravans? On 2 recent trips we came across 2 roads wh...	mr grumpy	6	1720	01:44 PM Aug 24, 2016 by PeterD
	Fire Extinguishers (Preview) I'm not travelling at the moment. But when I did, I had one in the car and one in the caravan. I was sitting outside on a balmy evening, 3 nights ago, when I hear my neighbours come home. Then I hear "fire"! Then I hear "The car is on fire". So I ran. Grabbed a fire extinguisher and torch (was dark). The neighb...	Triple333	23	1827	08:04 PM Aug 23, 2016 by Triple333
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