The Grey Nomads - General

Motherhen · Motherhen

For all you need to know to choose the right communications equipment for your tour or holiday, Staying in Touch on the Road is an excellent and comprehensive guide to communications for all travellers. You can download the latest (2016) updated version of the e-book after making a donation to the...

nuggethill · nuggethill

I have a dual battery system on the car connected to a solar panel this in turn is connected to the Anderson plug , I also have a solar panel connected to a battery in the caravan (stand alone) that powers the fridge and an inverter this also is connected to an Anderson plug that plugs into the car (both...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

Any thoughts on /experiences with a TrakMaster caravan, and in particular a Trakmaster Tanami 18 ft? There a 2nd-hand (2011) one for sale and I am interested in the build quality of Trakmasters in general and the Tanami in particular. Thanks Rex

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Wednesday 22nd July we left home around 2pm for four nights at Aysons reserve, Elmore Victoria. We stopped in Elmore and Eril got some fish and chips, and then proceeded to Aysons. Found a level spot and started to set up as it was getting darkish. First thing I did was to turn the diesel heater on and then...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Hey Jim hasn't been back online here since late night of the 30 June 2016 .... not long after he began the thread about being unable to retrieve their medicine/pills???Hope they are alright. cheers - John

Snippy · Snippy

CAMPSITES FREE AND OTHER: 1st free was Bowenville Reserve, 20 k's from Dalby. Heaps of room but weather closed in and we had to stay put for a few days. Mitchell. Neil Turner weir. Spent 15 nights here. Roomy but very busy. Loud dispute between a couple of campers over a generator on our last night...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Can anyone please help. i am trying to find /hire a motorhome with wheelchair access. For a couple of weeks between now and mid August. We have a very dear friend with Cerebral Palsy, and her Mum who would to spend a couple of weeks with us in the warmth of Queensland. Preferably somewhere on the coast. Ou...

JackieP · JackieP

Hi all. I haven't been on here for a while as i saw it as a tease reading about other peoples adventures while we were stuck at home. After hubby and i returned home from our big loop trip we went out and ordered a brand new caravan ( did not intend to do this, purpose of our little excursion was to look at what w...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

have driven past the Sale yards at Roma on several occasions recently and seen caravans parked there. Am wondering if anyone has stayed there.

Santa · Santa

Just received this email purporting to be from a forum (Austech Stereo) I was a member of some years ago. Seems the forum is now defunct, a dodgy organisation has managed to get hold of the member list or taken control of the site and circulated the following to members. Have obviously deleted live link...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... cheers - John

the rocket · the rocket

Hello Everyone, I know there is a red book to value cars but Is there a book that values caravans? if so, can this be found on the web? thanks.

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi Just wondering if any body has herd from Gleneld (Dave) Last i herd he was trying to sell his 5th wheeler cheers

Johnwt · Johnwt

Hi We have just purchased an Avan Ovation M7 slide out and wondered if anyone can help with info about fitting a motorcycle carrier to the tow hitch. The bike weighs 213 kg and I have looked at some online carriers but not sure if the tow hitch can carry the weight Thanks johnwt

madcart · madcart

Hi everyone Hoping someone who id brighter than me can help me stop the cold coming through the floor, there is no leaks it is just the cold. Don't want to put carpet down but I can't think how else to insulate the floor. The van is nice as snuggly when closed up for the night except the floor which is cold. An...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-05/bulldozer-crushes-sly-grog/7571936?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday 6th of July 2016 10:21:35 AM

Dougwe · Dougwe

So this is winter!! Why would you call 28-30c with little wind and even less rain Winter? Beats me! Yep, very warm giving hot a good nudge during the days and 16-23c nights. The humidity has improved slightly to 50-80% during the days and 80-95% nights. Actually, I am now enjoying this tropical Tow...

Janelh · Janelh

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and was wondering if anyone knew the best viewing points along the Nullabor to see the whales. We leave next week and expect to take anything up to a week to cross so plenty of time. Cheers in advance

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Yes its been on the agenda before. Does anyone know when and where one can place a jerry can. I am at the top end with 250lt tanks maximum legal in all mainland states. We travel to remote areas most of the time. I have a spare Jerry can holder that I have mounted on the rear bumper bar sitting 250mm b...

Phil C · Phil C

We are off to Hawaii. We will visit all the memorials and have a few hours on board the mighty Mo (USS Missouri) and USS Bowfish. A few days in Honolulu and back home. Cant wait..

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	'Staying in Touch on the Road' updated e-book now available for a small RFDS donation (Preview) For all you need to know to choose the right communications equipment for your tour or holiday, Staying in Touch on the Road is an excellent and comprehensive guide to communications for all travellers. You can download the latest (2016) updated version of the e-book after making a donation to the...	Motherhen	2	910	05:37 PM Jul 11, 2016 by Motherhen
	Need some advice thanks (Preview) I have a dual battery system on the car connected to a solar panel this in turn is connected to the Anderson plug , I also have a solar panel connected to a battery in the caravan (stand alone) that powers the fridge and an inverter this also is connected to an Anderson plug that plugs into the car (both...	nuggethill	5	1592	10:41 AM Jul 11, 2016 by nuggethill
	Any experience with a TrakMaster Tanami 18 ft caravan? (Preview) Any thoughts on /experiences with a TrakMaster caravan, and in particular a Trakmaster Tanami 18 ft? There a 2nd-hand (2011) one for sale and I am interested in the build quality of Trakmasters in general and the Tanami in particular. Thanks Rex	rexboggs5	8	3307	04:17 PM Jul 10, 2016 by wendyv
	Our latest van excursion... (Preview) Wednesday 22nd July we left home around 2pm for four nights at Aysons reserve, Elmore Victoria. We stopped in Elmore and Eril got some fish and chips, and then proceeded to Aysons. Found a level spot and started to set up as it was getting darkish. First thing I did was to turn the diesel heater on and then...	aussie_paul	5	1513	02:00 PM Jul 10, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Anyone heard from Hey Jim ? ? (closed) (Preview) Gday... Hey Jim hasn't been back online here since late night of the 30 June 2016 .... not long after he began the thread about being unable to retrieve their medicine/pills???Hope they are alright. cheers - John	rockylizard	21	1705	11:45 AM Jul 10, 2016 by Webmaster
	ON THE ROAD 9 WEEKS NOW: SOME THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS (Preview) CAMPSITES FREE AND OTHER: 1st free was Bowenville Reserve, 20 k's from Dalby. Heaps of room but weather closed in and we had to stay put for a few days. Mitchell. Neil Turner weir. Spent 15 nights here. Roomy but very busy. Loud dispute between a couple of campers over a generator on our last night...	Snippy	29	2356	10:46 AM Jul 10, 2016 by Snippy
	Disabled access ??? (Preview) Can anyone please help. i am trying to find /hire a motorhome with wheelchair access. For a couple of weeks between now and mid August. We have a very dear friend with Cerebral Palsy, and her Mum who would to spend a couple of weeks with us in the warmth of Queensland. Preferably somewhere on the coast. Ou...	Poppy sore eye	4	832	06:01 PM Jul 9, 2016 by Poppy sore eye
	New Van Nearly here (Preview) Hi all. I haven't been on here for a while as i saw it as a tease reading about other peoples adventures while we were stuck at home. After hubby and i returned home from our big loop trip we went out and ordered a brand new caravan ( did not intend to do this, purpose of our little excursion was to look at what w...	JackieP	2	811	05:27 PM Jul 9, 2016 by Eaglemax
	Free camp at Roma sale yards?????? (Preview) have driven past the Sale yards at Roma on several occasions recently and seen caravans parked there. Am wondering if anyone has stayed there.	villatranquilla	6	1336	03:59 PM Jul 9, 2016 by Bagmaker
	Another scam. (Preview) Just received this email purporting to be from a forum (Austech Stereo) I was a member of some years ago. Seems the forum is now defunct, a dodgy organisation has managed to get hold of the member list or taken control of the site and circulated the following to members. Have obviously deleted live link...	Santa	5	1367	11:39 AM Jul 9, 2016 by Santa
	Yep .... they are really struggling .... (Preview) Gday... cheers - John	rockylizard	5	1537	09:21 PM Jul 8, 2016 by Vince
	how do we value caravans? (Preview) Hello Everyone, I know there is a red book to value cars but Is there a book that values caravans? if so, can this be found on the web? thanks.	the rocket	9	13845	08:12 PM Jul 8, 2016 by Firestarter
	Any one herd. (Preview) Hi Just wondering if any body has herd from Gleneld (Dave) Last i herd he was trying to sell his 5th wheeler cheers	dishlicker	7	1326	04:31 PM Jul 8, 2016 by dishlicker
	Motorcycle tow hitch carrier (Preview) Hi We have just purchased an Avan Ovation M7 slide out and wondered if anyone can help with info about fitting a motorcycle carrier to the tow hitch. The bike weighs 213 kg and I have looked at some online carriers but not sure if the tow hitch can carry the weight Thanks johnwt	Johnwt	8	1412	03:40 PM Jul 8, 2016 by brickies
	cold floor (Preview) Hi everyone Hoping someone who id brighter than me can help me stop the cold coming through the floor, there is no leaks it is just the cold. Don't want to put carpet down but I can't think how else to insulate the floor. The van is nice as snuggly when closed up for the night except the floor which is cold. An...	madcart	16	1690	09:23 AM Jul 8, 2016 by madcart
	Bulldozer crushes sly grog (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-05/bulldozer-crushes-sly-grog/7571936?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday 6th of July 2016 10:21:35 AM	kiwijims	12	1879	01:38 AM Jul 8, 2016 by kiwijims
	JUNE 2016 UPDATE (Preview) So this is winter!! Why would you call 28-30c with little wind and even less rain Winter? Beats me! Yep, very warm giving hot a good nudge during the days and 16-23c nights. The humidity has improved slightly to 50-80% during the days and 80-95% nights. Actually, I am now enjoying this tropical Tow...	Dougwe	16	1573	10:49 PM Jul 7, 2016 by Weevil
	Whales (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and was wondering if anyone knew the best viewing points along the Nullabor to see the whales. We leave next week and expect to take anything up to a week to cross so plenty of time. Cheers in advance	Janelh	7	815	07:18 PM Jul 7, 2016 by Janelh
	Carrying Jerry cans (Preview) Hi all, Yes its been on the agenda before. Does anyone know when and where one can place a jerry can. I am at the top end with 250lt tanks maximum legal in all mainland states. We travel to remote areas most of the time. I have a spare Jerry can holder that I have mounted on the rear bumper bar sitting 250mm b...	Hey Jim	23	1988	11:44 AM Jul 7, 2016 by meetoo
	Our 2018 cruise is planned (Preview) We are off to Hawaii. We will visit all the memorials and have a few hours on board the mighty Mo (USS Missouri) and USS Bowfish. A few days in Honolulu and back home. Cant wait..	Phil C	23	1160	06:13 AM Jul 7, 2016 by Radar
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