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labrador · labrador

photos welcome

Dougwe · Dougwe

February 2016, gawn, done and dusted, never to be seen again, never fear cos here are some my memories but first hold on while I do a u turn to the beginning of the month. The month started with a nice day and I spent a good part of it driving, why, well I went down to south of Melbourne to visit my daughter K...

brickies · brickies

When I come on to the Forum I always come on "Thegreynomads.com.au " to have a look a what's new on site page .

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Didn't you put the awning in , no I thought you did.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Clint out plumber is giving us costing to do the lot. He came around last thing to fix yet another miss hap that my brush cutter loves taking out the front garden tap at the base. When he had finished, I invited him to have a look at the new wheels in the shed as he has brought a second hand Windsor van h...

chatterboxchloe1 · chatterboxchloe1

Hi. We have 2 BP 80 watt solar panels & 2x120ah gel batteries. We are trying to run our 40litre fridge on freeze but by 9.30pm the batteries are right down to 12.4 Does anyone else run an engle.

Groo · Groo

Is there a riverside campground in or around Albury? I'm just looking for a quiet overnighter with power.

Bessie · Bessie

On our last trip traveling from Mt Isa to Cloncurry, our first stop was to visit the Pharmacy, perfect spot to park or so we thought directly opposite, pulled in all good until two lovely local ladies drew to our attention that our awning was a hair breath away from a huge cement pole. If we had driven off w...

rgren2 · rgren2

I will be in Busselton in early July this year. Yes I know it is in the WA School holidays and likely to be busy. Can any one recommend a caravan park to stay at. Preferably not filled with school kids and not one filled with as I call them ferals that believe what you own should be theirs. Thanks. Also is any o...

Ray · Ray

After long and tiresome meetings with the Surf Coast Shire we have had a win, the camp area along the Barwon River in Winchelsea Vic has been reopened for a 12 month trial period starting 1st April 2016, if you are traveling this way please take advantage of this great spot as we need to show a need for it to...

GarrynLyn · GarrynLyn

Some advice please.... We are staying on a friend's property outside Perth for a few weeks, plugged into his 240v power. We have a compressor fridge and use the air con for a couple of hours in the afternoons. When we leave, we would like to leave enough money to cover the power we have used (although he w...

RED72 · RED72

Hi to all forum users. I am seeking your input to assist with my trip planning. Has anyone towed a 22ft highway van into and stayed in the Takarakka Bush Resort caravan park at the gorge in the months of June / July, what were the facilities like, how good was the road once the blacktop was left, and were th...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

After dealing with Jayco Sydney today, on the telephone following up our complaints with our new van. To be told by a service tectnician, there's nothing our Sydney Agent can do, as they are directed by their Melbourne office. I feel We need a Judicial government enquiry into the industry to cal...

iana · iana

Finally took the beast for a week.end camp. Couldn't take much gear, as we have issues in the weight department. Tended to pitch a lot, and was sensitive to the wind (sideways sway), but semi-trailers didn't effect it. As for the TV, poor reception, not watchable. Looks like I have to get a WDH, the plac...

the rocket · the rocket

Just saw a lady empty her night wee bucket into her sullege drain point instead of walking the 15 metres to the toilet block. Do u think this is ok or should she have emptied into the toilet. Your opinions r valued by me. Kind regards. Rocket

Papou · Papou

For an old fella lol..Help get to the whiting spots a tad easier :).. Also pedal power or oars for kayaking ??, some say can be a tad hard on the kneebones with the pedal ones ???.. Those that do have the kayak , how do you find offloading n loading them back up top of the tug ???.. Carry method for either of the...

Ofta · Ofta

We are Darwin residents and leave our Motorhome and trailer in the southern states. As we travel in short stints we leave our van at various places around Oz. We need reasonably priced storage anywhere that members can suggest. Otherwise we are looking at setting up our own storage unit somewhere...

Bessie · Bessie

Accident at Tilba 24-2-2016, none life threatening injuries, refer to Batemans Bay Post. Bessie.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

as a person who constantly complains about the high cost of fuel and the massive rip off by the major outlets I am just a little bit excited that the ACCC has threatened to take action against the big three (hohum) cant see that ever happening. This afternoon I purchased unleaded for 92.5 cents per litre...

D and D · D and D

http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/3731535/troubled-caravan-park-brings-town-down/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	any ideas on how to secure the external cowl of truma heater so it doesnt get stolen again ,thanks,pat (Preview) photos welcome	labrador	5	1308	04:27 PM Feb 29, 2016 by labrador
	FEBRUARY 2016 UPDATE (Preview) February 2016, gawn, done and dusted, never to be seen again, never fear cos here are some my memories but first hold on while I do a u turn to the beginning of the month. The month started with a nice day and I spent a good part of it driving, why, well I went down to south of Melbourne to visit my daughter K...	Dougwe	10	1205	08:31 AM Feb 29, 2016 by Nelly
	How do you enter the forum site (Preview) When I come on to the Forum I always come on "Thegreynomads.com.au " to have a look a what's new on site page .	brickies	9	1161	06:47 PM Feb 28, 2016 by Felicia
	OOPs (Preview) Didn't you put the awning in , no I thought you did.	goldcoaster	7	1848	04:54 PM Feb 28, 2016 by Groo
	Our local Plumber to the rescue (Preview) Hi all, Clint out plumber is giving us costing to do the lot. He came around last thing to fix yet another miss hap that my brush cutter loves taking out the front garden tap at the base. When he had finished, I invited him to have a look at the new wheels in the shed as he has brought a second hand Windsor van h...	Hey Jim	6	1202	03:16 PM Feb 28, 2016 by Onedodger
	Batteries going flat in van (Preview) Hi. We have 2 BP 80 watt solar panels & 2x120ah gel batteries. We are trying to run our 40litre fridge on freeze but by 9.30pm the batteries are right down to 12.4 Does anyone else run an engle.	chatterboxchloe1	17	1402	03:13 PM Feb 28, 2016 by Onedodger
	Albury campground (Preview) Is there a riverside campground in or around Albury? I'm just looking for a quiet overnighter with power.	Groo	1	1130	02:29 PM Feb 28, 2016 by Roving-Dutchy
	CAREFUL WHERE YOU PARK (Preview) On our last trip traveling from Mt Isa to Cloncurry, our first stop was to visit the Pharmacy, perfect spot to park or so we thought directly opposite, pulled in all good until two lovely local ladies drew to our attention that our awning was a hair breath away from a huge cement pole. If we had driven off w...	Bessie	5	1857	10:39 AM Feb 28, 2016 by Wombat 280
	Caravan Parks Busselton WA (Preview) I will be in Busselton in early July this year. Yes I know it is in the WA School holidays and likely to be busy. Can any one recommend a caravan park to stay at. Preferably not filled with school kids and not one filled with as I call them ferals that believe what you own should be theirs. Thanks. Also is any o...	rgren2	12	1937	10:20 AM Feb 28, 2016 by jules47
	Free Camp (Preview) After long and tiresome meetings with the Surf Coast Shire we have had a win, the camp area along the Barwon River in Winchelsea Vic has been reopened for a 12 month trial period starting 1st April 2016, if you are traveling this way please take advantage of this great spot as we need to show a need for it to...	Ray	9	1569	09:03 AM Feb 28, 2016 by Ge
	Advice re power costs at property (Preview) Some advice please.... We are staying on a friend's property outside Perth for a few weeks, plugged into his 240v power. We have a compressor fridge and use the air con for a couple of hours in the afternoons. When we leave, we would like to leave enough money to cover the power we have used (although he w...	GarrynLyn	12	1612	07:52 AM Feb 28, 2016 by jose
	Carnarvon Gorge Queensland (Preview) Hi to all forum users. I am seeking your input to assist with my trip planning. Has anyone towed a 22ft highway van into and stayed in the Takarakka Bush Resort caravan park at the gorge in the months of June / July, what were the facilities like, how good was the road once the blacktop was left, and were th...	RED72	5	1134	07:45 AM Feb 28, 2016 by mickm
	A government Enquiry needed in the Caravan industry ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After dealing with Jayco Sydney today, on the telephone following up our complaints with our new van. To be told by a service tectnician, there's nothing our Sydney Agent can do, as they are directed by their Melbourne office. I feel We need a Judicial government enquiry into the industry to cal...	Hey Jim	40	2351	07:10 AM Feb 28, 2016 by dorian
	New rig shake down cruise. (Preview) Finally took the beast for a week.end camp. Couldn't take much gear, as we have issues in the weight department. Tended to pitch a lot, and was sensitive to the wind (sideways sway), but semi-trailers didn't effect it. As for the TV, poor reception, not watchable. Looks like I have to get a WDH, the plac...	iana	24	2512	12:02 AM Feb 28, 2016 by iana
	night wee emptied into sullege point ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just saw a lady empty her night wee bucket into her sullege drain point instead of walking the 15 metres to the toilet block. Do u think this is ok or should she have emptied into the toilet. Your opinions r valued by me. Kind regards. Rocket	the rocket	58	4059	10:13 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Bryan
	Small Tinny or Kayak (Preview) For an old fella lol..Help get to the whiting spots a tad easier :).. Also pedal power or oars for kayaking ??, some say can be a tad hard on the kneebones with the pedal ones ???.. Those that do have the kayak , how do you find offloading n loading them back up top of the tug ???.. Carry method for either of the...	Papou	17	3076	08:09 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Cupie
	Storage (Preview) We are Darwin residents and leave our Motorhome and trailer in the southern states. As we travel in short stints we leave our van at various places around Oz. We need reasonably priced storage anywhere that members can suggest. Otherwise we are looking at setting up our own storage unit somewhere...	Ofta	3	1155	06:28 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Ofta
	Caravan accident at Tilba Tilba South Coast (Preview) Accident at Tilba 24-2-2016, none life threatening injuries, refer to Batemans Bay Post. Bessie.	Bessie	6	1334	01:10 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Bessie
	Current Petrol price (Preview) as a person who constantly complains about the high cost of fuel and the massive rip off by the major outlets I am just a little bit excited that the ACCC has threatened to take action against the big three (hohum) cant see that ever happening. This afternoon I purchased unleaded for 92.5 cents per litre...	aussietraveller	8	1466	12:50 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Cupie
	Fancy staying here for a while (Preview) http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/3731535/troubled-caravan-park-brings-town-down/	D and D	4	1441	12:29 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Cupie
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