The Grey Nomads - General

madcart · madcart

Has anyone seen the Gypsy Caravans from England that are all painted with murals on them in Australia??? I love the look of them they are so different to the vans in Aus. When I showed hubby he nearly choked thinking thats what I wanted to do to our brand new one(I would have loved to). They would make our ro...

5098 users last 24 hrs. · the rocket

wow. And not even half a percent participate. How about you peeps join in and make this a greater site than it is. What country are you in for starters? -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 7th of August 2016 03:52:14 PM

Clemoposs · Clemoposs

Just filled in an on line report to the ACCC to report a dangerous fault in new Jayco's. The electric brakes on my van and that of my friend (we are travelling together) have power wires leading to each of the four wheels (tandems). There is a plastic joiner on these wires which sit about six inches abov...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

A batchelor friend of mine is contemplating purchase of a caravan and travelling Solo. What advice would you give him?

Paul and Pam on Tour · Paul and Pam on Tour

As someone who prints out The Grey Nomad Times to pass a hard copy around I totally object to full page advertisements....and for Discovery Parks for gosh sake!....not exactly the cheapest place to camp!!

JayDee · JayDee

Well we leave tomorrow on our big trip into S.E. Queensland - NSW - along the Murray to South Australia back along the Great Ocean Road and then Victoria for Xmas with Family. We are fully self contained and looking forward to many many of the great camps in our great outdoors. Hope to bump into you on the b...

mike g g · mike g g

Have just been north for 8 weeks and the place is full of Victorians I hope some one has told the last one to head north to turn off the lights when they leave.he he.on a more serious note,bought a set of milenco mirrors in Townsville on the way home to replace the rachet type truck mirrors I had ,after talki...

Blue River · Blue River

We are kiwis about to retire and looking forward to a two year OE in Australia. We intend to caravan and would appreciate any helpful on set up. Stuff such as insurance, set up of caravan, registration of vehicles and ideas on where to go and when. Thanks and looking forward to your comments. Blue River

Phil C · Phil C

I hope this is OK Cindy, please delete if it infringes any rules. All ex RAAFies on the road, please note a new Facebook page called ex RAAFies grey nomads, it's worth being a member. Cheers

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Just started a new Facebook group for those who may be interested. Hope it is ok to Promulgate it here. Ex RAAF Grey Nomads. Just a spot for EX RAAFies to let each other know where they are and share a happy hour or two

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.withoutahitch.com.au/caravan/top-five-4wd-tow-vehicles-of-2016/?user_id=fef5569bff84bb3b1b3140fe484ae4bc1b07e5f3

PeterD · PeterD

For those who don't look at Techies Corner, go there and read the link of the same title over there. Please post all replies over there.

marto1944 · marto1944

Just recieved today thought some may be interested TPS/PVC cables in contact with polystyrene productsTPS/PVC cable insulation can be compromised by a chemical reaction if it is in contact with polystyrene. Make you check the insulation is undamaged before installing this cable and always fo...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

http://www.withoutahitch.com.au/caravan/guide-to-hitching-your-caravan/

Trevor law · Trevor law

Just a quick update of 12 volt tv (invalid format on screen) Well finally made it to Darwin and tuned tv in and all ok 20 odd tv channels,so it is as was said that it does not like being bush, So have to try with sat dish next time.Thanks for the replies Trevor,safe travels

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi. What is the easiest way to connect wires to Anderson plug pins if you don't have a soldering iron ?

migra · migra

The Lachlan Shire Council have announced that the utes in the paddock currently located at Ootha (NSW) are being relocated to the West Wyalong and Forbes roads Condobolin. This relocation should be completed by Christmas 2016. The council is also constructing a truck and caravan rest stop at the lo...

iana · iana

How many of you travelers have RAC Roadside Assist?, my renewal is due and I'm wondering if it is worth it. To go Classic or Ultimate? What's your opinion.

RodLainie · RodLainie

Has anyone travelled the road from Warwick through Killarney, Woodenbong, Kyogle to Casino? Can you tell us what the road was like and if it's ok to tow a 27ft caravan that way. Your advice will be much appreciated please. Thank you Lorraine & Rod

Cresso2 · Cresso2

Hi, can anyone tell us a good caravan park in Broken Hill that is pet friendly please?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	gypsy vans (Preview) Has anyone seen the Gypsy Caravans from England that are all painted with murals on them in Australia??? I love the look of them they are so different to the vans in Aus. When I showed hubby he nearly choked thinking thats what I wanted to do to our brand new one(I would have loved to). They would make our ro...	madcart	16	1702	06:38 AM Aug 9, 2016 by madcart
	5098 users last 24 hrs. (Preview) wow. And not even half a percent participate. How about you peeps join in and make this a greater site than it is. What country are you in for starters? -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 7th of August 2016 03:52:14 PM	the rocket	10	932	08:08 PM Aug 8, 2016 by iana
	Dangerous Jayco's (Preview) Just filled in an on line report to the ACCC to report a dangerous fault in new Jayco's. The electric brakes on my van and that of my friend (we are travelling together) have power wires leading to each of the four wheels (tandems). There is a plastic joiner on these wires which sit about six inches abov...	Clemoposs	29	3675	06:46 PM Aug 8, 2016 by TheHeaths
	Solo Caravanning (Preview) A batchelor friend of mine is contemplating purchase of a caravan and travelling Solo. What advice would you give him?	Nomad1946	8	1596	04:01 PM Aug 8, 2016 by sandgrooper1
	Full Page Ads for gods sake!! (Preview) As someone who prints out The Grey Nomad Times to pass a hard copy around I totally object to full page advertisements....and for Discovery Parks for gosh sake!....not exactly the cheapest place to camp!!	Paul and Pam on Tour	18	1525	02:37 PM Aug 8, 2016 by Vince
	The 6 month trip (Preview) Well we leave tomorrow on our big trip into S.E. Queensland - NSW - along the Murray to South Australia back along the Great Ocean Road and then Victoria for Xmas with Family. We are fully self contained and looking forward to many many of the great camps in our great outdoors. Hope to bump into you on the b...	JayDee	5	983	09:34 AM Aug 8, 2016 by Dougwe
	ANY Victorians in victoria (Preview) Have just been north for 8 weeks and the place is full of Victorians I hope some one has told the last one to head north to turn off the lights when they leave.he he.on a more serious note,bought a set of milenco mirrors in Townsville on the way home to replace the rachet type truck mirrors I had ,after talki...	mike g g	17	1367	07:55 AM Aug 8, 2016 by vince56
	Kiwis wanting info (Preview) We are kiwis about to retire and looking forward to a two year OE in Australia. We intend to caravan and would appreciate any helpful on set up. Stuff such as insurance, set up of caravan, registration of vehicles and ideas on where to go and when. Thanks and looking forward to your comments. Blue River	Blue River	8	1350	11:34 PM Aug 7, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Calling all ex RAAF grey nomads (Preview) I hope this is OK Cindy, please delete if it infringes any rules. All ex RAAFies on the road, please note a new Facebook page called ex RAAFies grey nomads, it's worth being a member. Cheers	Phil C	6	1434	04:09 PM Aug 7, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Ex RAAF (Preview) Just started a new Facebook group for those who may be interested. Hope it is ok to Promulgate it here. Ex RAAF Grey Nomads. Just a spot for EX RAAFies to let each other know where they are and share a happy hour or two	NeilandRaine	6	1267	03:38 PM Aug 7, 2016 by toglhot
	Without a hitch's Top Five 4WD Tow Vehicles Of 2016 (Preview) http://www.withoutahitch.com.au/caravan/top-five-4wd-tow-vehicles-of-2016/?user_id=fef5569bff84bb3b1b3140fe484ae4bc1b07e5f3	rockylizard	16	1761	10:30 AM Aug 7, 2016 by Ron-D
	Windows 10 WARNING. (Preview) For those who don't look at Techies Corner, go there and read the link of the same title over there. Please post all replies over there.	PeterD	0	787	09:32 AM Aug 7, 2016 by PeterD
	TPS/PVC cabling (Preview) Just recieved today thought some may be interested TPS/PVC cables in contact with polystyrene productsTPS/PVC cable insulation can be compromised by a chemical reaction if it is in contact with polystyrene. Make you check the insulation is undamaged before installing this cable and always fo...	marto1944	7	2568	10:12 AM Aug 6, 2016 by marto1944
	Hooking up (Preview) http://www.withoutahitch.com.au/caravan/guide-to-hitching-your-caravan/	NeilandRaine	8	1358	11:04 PM Aug 5, 2016 by Bushpie
	12 volt tv problem (Preview) Just a quick update of 12 volt tv (invalid format on screen) Well finally made it to Darwin and tuned tv in and all ok 20 odd tv channels,so it is as was said that it does not like being bush, So have to try with sat dish next time.Thanks for the replies Trevor,safe travels	Trevor law	1	768	06:52 PM Aug 5, 2016 by macka17
	Anderson plugs (Preview) Hi. What is the easiest way to connect wires to Anderson plug pins if you don't have a soldering iron ?	Colin Penrose	20	2727	03:36 PM Aug 5, 2016 by Colin Penrose
	Utes in the Paddock to be relocated (Preview) The Lachlan Shire Council have announced that the utes in the paddock currently located at Ootha (NSW) are being relocated to the West Wyalong and Forbes roads Condobolin. This relocation should be completed by Christmas 2016. The council is also constructing a truck and caravan rest stop at the lo...	migra	2	1204	11:53 AM Aug 5, 2016 by spida
	How many of you travelers have RAC Roadside Assist? (Preview) How many of you travelers have RAC Roadside Assist?, my renewal is due and I'm wondering if it is worth it. To go Classic or Ultimate? What's your opinion.	iana	29	3150	08:21 AM Aug 5, 2016 by brickies
	Road from Warwick to Casino (Preview) Has anyone travelled the road from Warwick through Killarney, Woodenbong, Kyogle to Casino? Can you tell us what the road was like and if it's ok to tow a 27ft caravan that way. Your advice will be much appreciated please. Thank you Lorraine & Rod	RodLainie	7	2965	09:09 PM Aug 4, 2016 by whiteman
	Looking for a caravan park in Broken Hill (Preview) Hi, can anyone tell us a good caravan park in Broken Hill that is pet friendly please?	Cresso2	7	1123	07:22 PM Aug 4, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
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