The Grey Nomads - General

pauline · pauline

We have just upgraded our 1990 Roadstar which we have lived in for the last 4 years for a 2003 23' Jayco Heritage, which we feel we got a very good deal on privately bought, was just wondering if any other forumites have same van and if there is anything we need to look out for. Pauline

Dreamweaver · Dreamweaver

Just thought I would share a story in the January edition of Caravan World regarding Billabong caravans and the dealership Coastal Caravans of Burleigh. It's nice to share a feel good story now and again. -- Edited by Dreamweaver on Wednesday 9th of March 2016 02:33:05 PM

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Melbourne swelters in record breaking temperatures around 30C "while" Robbing a bank "with a " Chainsaw " somewhere along the " Stuart highway in June " was it " theft " or was it " maintaining the Ruber seals on slide outs " th...

OwenK · OwenK

Hi all, we're heading up to Bright for Labour Day weekend. It should be a great weekend, Ross Wilson, Darryl Braithwaite and many more of the greats of "the 60's ". Remember the 60's (yeah sort of). We'll be at the "Riverside ". Cheers Owen.

Vaughan · Vaughan

Travelling from WA to SA and then up the Stuart Highway in late June. A couple of questions to those who have travelled up the Stuart Hwy at a similar time. 1. As we will mainly stay at Caravan Parks is there any need to pre book at places such Coober Pedy Woomera Ayres Rock Alice Springs Tennant Creek a...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have just finished watching this weeks four corners and although I knew that Americans were gun crazy I had no idea how insane and easily manipulated their general public are when it comes to guns Gun in homes in America are 40 percent more likely to kill a family member than a someone threatening the...

banjo · banjo

Just crossed East to West yesterday and today and by golly it's wet and super muddy in the rest areas. We could not find a suitable free camp till Baxter rest area just past Caiguna heading West., which is partially bitumen. Where truckies had pulled in and out of various rest areas was trails of gooey re...

gollymolly · gollymolly

After 9 wonderful months travelling Tassie I have loved the plains,the dense bush lands,fern forests,waterfalls,caves,snowy peaks, natural creeks and rugged coastline. All the free camps which are a privilege not a right, the locals who are willing to empart their knowledge of the area. Meetin...

TopCat · TopCat

Hi folks, just a general question here. Can someone tell me if you are on a pension during your travels - what happens if you have to get tests for cancer is it on the free list? Also is the chemo etc also on the list? -- Edited by TopCat on Sunday 6th of March 2016 02:38:42 PM

allan davey · allan davey

Hi guys, Just looking for opinions. Am looking at buying Isuzu LST MUX 4x2 and have been advised that if using a WDH it could void the warranty. Any Advice on not using WDH ? Allan

fokesy · fokesy

Hi there people, lookin for advice on the best app for caravan parks,free camps,showgroundaccom etc.

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Getting closer to choosing a suitable vehicle to tow our 19' New Age Big Red van we have ordered. We've narrowed it down a Mazda BT50, and we would be aiming at mainly free camping, and the question is..... Do we need a 4WD or would a 2WD be sufficient, the towing ability is the same, but there is about 1...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, We went to Pick and Payless Auto recyclers this morning with the tool box in search of the above. I want to use them behind the drivers /Passengers seats so I can attach to the rings to the floor, using rachet straps to the seat mountings , with the existing seat bolts. This way the extra 4 X 25tl w...

JayDee · JayDee

I was just thinking about those grey nomads who sell up and hit the road full time. They have not home or base to return to if in the event of big health problems. Well the answer could be this simple. After the slow down in the mining boom, it appears that there are some very cheap homes to be had in the "...

jules47 · jules47

Hi Steve - have a great birthday, hope you are on the road enjoying yourself somewhere!!!! Also having birthdays today - Diggs, oldbob, Randy1, and Moorey - many happy returns to all of you.

PDW · PDW

hi, does anyone know of a good reliable storage place in WA near Fremantle? We will need somewhere for a month whilst we do a cruise.

VanMangler · VanMangler

As relative caravan newbies, we are setting off on our first major adventure via the Red Centre and Top End in three weeks time and, having stalked every camping online site and store in Perth, we have finally ticked off on a long list of essential and not so essential items. Only one thing remains and th...

PatRae · PatRae

Hi all i haven't posted on this site but have been taking all the great advice on board, I have a question. I think I'm having a blond moment but... Who do you go to to install a stone guard on a Nissan bus.

Vaughan · Vaughan

Thinking of buying one. Would be very interested to hear from those who have bought one or have looked into them -- Edited by Vaughan on Tuesday 1st of March 2016 05:04:01 PM

brickies · brickies

Just had a Caravan service from this man , Great Guy and price he also replaced a window and installed a 12 volt water pump , He does mobile and also works out of a shed at Virginia .

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Got A New Van (Preview) We have just upgraded our 1990 Roadstar which we have lived in for the last 4 years for a 2003 23' Jayco Heritage, which we feel we got a very good deal on privately bought, was just wondering if any other forumites have same van and if there is anything we need to look out for. Pauline	pauline	6	1239	09:52 PM Mar 9, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Billabong review (Preview) Just thought I would share a story in the January edition of Caravan World regarding Billabong caravans and the dealership Coastal Caravans of Burleigh. It's nice to share a feel good story now and again. -- Edited by Dreamweaver on Wednesday 9th of March 2016 02:33:05 PM	Dreamweaver	4	1807	09:15 PM Mar 9, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Post subjects (Preview) Melbourne swelters in record breaking temperatures around 30C "while" Robbing a bank "with a " Chainsaw " somewhere along the " Stuart highway in June " was it " theft " or was it " maintaining the Ruber seals on slide outs " th...	Woody n Sue	6	1067	09:02 PM Mar 9, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Bright (Preview) Hi all, we're heading up to Bright for Labour Day weekend. It should be a great weekend, Ross Wilson, Darryl Braithwaite and many more of the greats of "the 60's ". Remember the 60's (yeah sort of). We'll be at the "Riverside ". Cheers Owen.	OwenK	6	1199	09:00 PM Mar 9, 2016 by OwenK
	Stuart Highway in June (Preview) Travelling from WA to SA and then up the Stuart Highway in late June. A couple of questions to those who have travelled up the Stuart Hwy at a similar time. 1. As we will mainly stay at Caravan Parks is there any need to pre book at places such Coober Pedy Woomera Ayres Rock Alice Springs Tennant Creek a...	Vaughan	8	1438	12:36 PM Mar 9, 2016 by TheHeaths
	Crazy Americans (Preview) I have just finished watching this weeks four corners and although I knew that Americans were gun crazy I had no idea how insane and easily manipulated their general public are when it comes to guns Gun in homes in America are 40 percent more likely to kill a family member than a someone threatening the...	aussietraveller	8	1826	10:04 AM Mar 9, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Anyone considering a Nullabor Crossing soon - It's very Wet wet wet at the moment ! (Preview) Just crossed East to West yesterday and today and by golly it's wet and super muddy in the rest areas. We could not find a suitable free camp till Baxter rest area just past Caiguna heading West., which is partially bitumen. Where truckies had pulled in and out of various rest areas was trails of gooey re...	banjo	5	1299	07:54 PM Mar 8, 2016 by frangipani
	Farewell Tassie (Preview) After 9 wonderful months travelling Tassie I have loved the plains,the dense bush lands,fern forests,waterfalls,caves,snowy peaks, natural creeks and rugged coastline. All the free camps which are a privilege not a right, the locals who are willing to empart their knowledge of the area. Meetin...	gollymolly	5	1211	04:56 PM Mar 8, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	Costs for tests (Preview) Hi folks, just a general question here. Can someone tell me if you are on a pension during your travels - what happens if you have to get tests for cancer is it on the free list? Also is the chemo etc also on the list? -- Edited by TopCat on Sunday 6th of March 2016 02:38:42 PM	TopCat	4	1322	12:49 PM Mar 8, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Weight Distribution Hitch ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys, Just looking for opinions. Am looking at buying Isuzu LST MUX 4x2 and have been advised that if using a WDH it could void the warranty. Any Advice on not using WDH ? Allan	allan davey	30	7656	10:12 AM Mar 8, 2016 by Radar
	free camp app (Preview) Hi there people, lookin for advice on the best app for caravan parks,free camps,showgroundaccom etc.	fokesy	9	1887	09:52 PM Mar 7, 2016 by Delta18
	2 or 4 wheel drive? (Preview) Getting closer to choosing a suitable vehicle to tow our 19' New Age Big Red van we have ordered. We've narrowed it down a Mazda BT50, and we would be aiming at mainly free camping, and the question is..... Do we need a 4WD or would a 2WD be sufficient, the towing ability is the same, but there is about 1...	No Fixed Address	17	1536	11:20 AM Mar 7, 2016 by LLD
	Vehicle Cargo Ancor Rings (Preview) Hi All, We went to Pick and Payless Auto recyclers this morning with the tool box in search of the above. I want to use them behind the drivers /Passengers seats so I can attach to the rings to the floor, using rachet straps to the seat mountings , with the existing seat bolts. This way the extra 4 X 25tl w...	Hey Jim	4	1241	08:54 PM Mar 6, 2016 by Hey Jim
	No home or base to come back to. (Preview) I was just thinking about those grey nomads who sell up and hit the road full time. They have not home or base to return to if in the event of big health problems. Well the answer could be this simple. After the slow down in the mining boom, it appears that there are some very cheap homes to be had in the "...	JayDee	14	2302	03:48 PM Mar 6, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Happy Birthday Solo Steve (Preview) Hi Steve - have a great birthday, hope you are on the road enjoying yourself somewhere!!!! Also having birthdays today - Diggs, oldbob, Randy1, and Moorey - many happy returns to all of you.	jules47	9	1006	10:26 AM Mar 6, 2016 by nu one
	Van storage in WA? (Preview) hi, does anyone know of a good reliable storage place in WA near Fremantle? We will need somewhere for a month whilst we do a cruise.	PDW	4	818	08:22 AM Mar 6, 2016 by PDW
	Mobile coverage in 2016 (Preview) As relative caravan newbies, we are setting off on our first major adventure via the Red Centre and Top End in three weeks time and, having stalked every camping online site and store in Perth, we have finally ticked off on a long list of essential and not so essential items. Only one thing remains and th...	VanMangler	21	2299	06:18 PM Mar 5, 2016 by Santa
	Installing a stone guard (Preview) Hi all i haven't posted on this site but have been taking all the great advice on board, I have a question. I think I'm having a blond moment but... Who do you go to to install a stone guard on a Nissan bus.	PatRae	7	1721	05:56 PM Mar 5, 2016 by PatRae
	Travel Vision 6 portable automatic finder satellite dish (Preview) Thinking of buying one. Would be very interested to hear from those who have bought one or have looked into them -- Edited by Vaughan on Tuesday 1st of March 2016 05:04:01 PM	Vaughan	5	1186	05:42 PM Mar 5, 2016 by Mutley
	Caravan service and repairs Brisbane (Preview) Just had a Caravan service from this man , Great Guy and price he also replaced a window and installed a 12 volt water pump , He does mobile and also works out of a shed at Virginia .	brickies	1	794	04:58 PM Mar 5, 2016 by Davemate
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