The Grey Nomads - General

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have been wanting to do this trip for some years and we plan to head off end of April from Adelaide for 4-5 months going up to Darwin across to Derby with the van and then head off in our 4 wheel drive with a tent to do Gibb river Rd and also up to Cape Leveque before going down to Perth and home. Plan is to spend...

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. I know tis had been done to death, and I have googled the question, but will ask the most informed forum in the land, anyway. The tyres on our van were manufactured in 2004. The van has been under cover except when on trips. We are going to replace the tyres although they are to all appearan...

Crustie · Crustie

We are think of doing a trip to Tassie, we are finding it difficult to get a booking on the boat with the Van 2850mm high Seems that you have to book many many months before you need to travel? Is this normal ? Regards Chris

Hylife · Hylife

Seems the forum spam filter is too clever for its own good. A L D I has their caravan specials on again comnencing this Saturday 20th Feb. Cant post the link as the spam filter throws a wobbly but you can go to double you double you double you aldi dot com dot au then scroll to the bottom of the page and click th...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Where the bloody hell are they all going at this time of year. I just took Lambie up to the craft shop in Pennant Hills here in Sydney Town. The M7 onto Pennant Hills Road is chocers with vans going north. I pulled up in the carpark behind the Penno Pub and in 5 mins counted 23 vans and camper vans all go...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, we are looking at travelling soon and heading round the country of ours, we have two staffies, very friendly and well behaved, can anyone tell me if there have been any issues in any state travelling with staffies..? I am hearing maybe in Qld. But would like to get some feed back from fellow trave...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Need help. I'm after 4 x 150mm x50mm gal U bolts. Tried Repco, Supercheap, so far.any idea's. Im getting Lazy/ old. Jim

first timer · first timer

Hi Guys Im hoping some of you knowledgeable people can help me. We will be travelling in May 2016 from Nowra to Noosa but we will be going via Dubbo to see family, and then making our way to Toowoomba more family, and then to Noosa. I am thinking it would be different to try somewhere we haven't been before....

Dopey3 · Dopey3

We are thinking seriously about installing a HF radio to our tug before we head off on a tour of Aussie. Could anyone please help me as to wether this is necessary seeing we do not want to purchase a sat phone.

Groo · Groo

I'll be travelling through Mildura in a few weeks time with caravan in tow and would like to have a look at Mungo National Park. My particular interest is in the archaeological discoveries made in this area and the evidence of early indigenous habitation in the Lake Mungo area. I'll have a 4wd, should t...

Weevil · Weevil

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55264369/gn-merchandise-update/

migra · migra

The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989, the review is called the Motor Vehicles Standards Act Reform. Feb 2016 and as part of this review, regard is being given to the current practices for regulating caravans and whether there is a need for change. T...

kazza58 · kazza58

Hello Fellow Travellers...YES we are still Learning...We are at Galaxy Caravan Park with our 21 ft Road star till Saturday morning and I have to say..Nice little park yet I am not one for the Caravan Parks yet was convenient for us as Steven was not well at the time....Now...We are looking for a camping...

Caliban · Caliban

Makes of vehicle Toyota Mercedes... For the engine is there any make which are better than others if the have more Km on them, or the engine is better equipped to handle it age? What about weird makes or imported motor homes, does it make it hard to maintain them or find parts to service them? Which is bett...

revemike · revemike

A heads up to people planning a trip to Tasmania... My wife, like so many others, is currently being treated for terminal cancer. We had a break in her treatment and decided to tick of one of her 'bucket list' items and return to Tasmania for a visit. We both lived there for over 30 years but never really ha...

nuggetfinder · nuggetfinder

Hi, I am a new member - well I have grey hair already so now I am also a nomad - yea! I am looking to buy a coaster to set up as home, any tips would be gratefully appreciated, or if you have a loved coaster you no longer have a use for please email me. I am really looking forward to the nomadic lifestyle. any tips...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

For those who do not yet have a ladder Aldi have a four step one on sale from Saturday 27th February for $49.99. (Well, you won't get any change out of $50.00!) I bought a similar one from Aldi several years ago and when it is not strapped to the rear bumper bar of the van it is in the house. Being aluminium it...

Caliban · Caliban

Okay so I am in my home on wheels having the time of my life.... Are there any precautions that you take with your animal out and about? What about when you stop on the side the road for a toilet break for your pooch do you let them explore the scrub or do you worry about snakes and such? Do you have them always w...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Planning a trip to Darwin first time for us in small campervan .. over 3.. 4 months any info regarding stuart hwy etc appreciated .... From Darwin to Broome .. Perth then back to Melbourne big trip so any advice from you guys would help mainly fuel stops etc free overnighters and cheap one night s...

Hylife · Hylife

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-20-feb/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	It's the year for our trip to the Kimberly- a few questions (Preview) We have been wanting to do this trip for some years and we plan to head off end of April from Adelaide for 4-5 months going up to Darwin across to Derby with the van and then head off in our 4 wheel drive with a tent to do Gibb river Rd and also up to Cape Leveque before going down to Perth and home. Plan is to spend...	jbrinks	18	1362	05:28 PM Feb 19, 2016 by wendyv
	Spare tyre (Preview) Hello everyone. I know tis had been done to death, and I have googled the question, but will ask the most informed forum in the land, anyway. The tyres on our van were manufactured in 2004. The van has been under cover except when on trips. We are going to replace the tyres although they are to all appearan...	Kev Pearce	11	1591	05:08 PM Feb 19, 2016 by Radar
	Spirit of Tasmania Tassie (Preview) We are think of doing a trip to Tassie, we are finding it difficult to get a booking on the boat with the Van 2850mm high Seems that you have to book many many months before you need to travel? Is this normal ? Regards Chris	Crustie	20	1965	09:07 AM Feb 19, 2016 by PeterD
	A L D I caravan specials on again (Preview) Seems the forum spam filter is too clever for its own good. A L D I has their caravan specials on again comnencing this Saturday 20th Feb. Cant post the link as the spam filter throws a wobbly but you can go to double you double you double you aldi dot com dot au then scroll to the bottom of the page and click th...	Hylife	11	2103	12:16 AM Feb 19, 2016 by Delta18
	Are we to late (Preview) Hi all, Where the bloody hell are they all going at this time of year. I just took Lambie up to the craft shop in Pennant Hills here in Sydney Town. The M7 onto Pennant Hills Road is chocers with vans going north. I pulled up in the carpark behind the Penno Pub and in 5 mins counted 23 vans and camper vans all go...	Hey Jim	9	1541	10:39 PM Feb 18, 2016 by circlek
	Travelling with dogs (Preview) Hi all, we are looking at travelling soon and heading round the country of ours, we have two staffies, very friendly and well behaved, can anyone tell me if there have been any issues in any state travelling with staffies..? I am hearing maybe in Qld. But would like to get some feed back from fellow trave...	Branchie	14	1389	10:36 PM Feb 18, 2016 by Branchie
	Looking for U Bolts (Preview) Hi all, Need help. I'm after 4 x 150mm x50mm gal U bolts. Tried Repco, Supercheap, so far.any idea's. Im getting Lazy/ old. Jim	Hey Jim	7	1051	09:58 PM Feb 18, 2016 by Grey fox
	Best way from Toowoomba to Bruce hwy near Coloundra (Preview) Hi Guys Im hoping some of you knowledgeable people can help me. We will be travelling in May 2016 from Nowra to Noosa but we will be going via Dubbo to see family, and then making our way to Toowoomba more family, and then to Noosa. I am thinking it would be different to try somewhere we haven't been before....	first timer	13	4204	09:10 PM Feb 18, 2016 by Phillipn
	HF Radio Queries (Preview) We are thinking seriously about installing a HF radio to our tug before we head off on a tour of Aussie. Could anyone please help me as to wether this is necessary seeing we do not want to purchase a sat phone.	Dopey3	11	1204	08:32 PM Feb 18, 2016 by Baz421
	Mungo National Park (Preview) I'll be travelling through Mildura in a few weeks time with caravan in tow and would like to have a look at Mungo National Park. My particular interest is in the archaeological discoveries made in this area and the evidence of early indigenous habitation in the Lake Mungo area. I'll have a 4wd, should t...	Groo	4	1352	07:38 PM Feb 18, 2016 by TheHeaths
	Thoughts On A The Grey Nomad Pennant (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55264369/gn-merchandise-update/	Weevil	27	1592	11:40 AM Feb 18, 2016 by Weevil
	Review to Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989 (Preview) The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989, the review is called the Motor Vehicles Standards Act Reform. Feb 2016 and as part of this review, regard is being given to the current practices for regulating caravans and whether there is a need for change. T...	migra	4	1129	09:55 AM Feb 18, 2016 by Bushpie
	Travelling around Queensland (Preview) Hello Fellow Travellers...YES we are still Learning...We are at Galaxy Caravan Park with our 21 ft Road star till Saturday morning and I have to say..Nice little park yet I am not one for the Caravan Parks yet was convenient for us as Steven was not well at the time....Now...We are looking for a camping...	kazza58	2	1029	09:19 AM Feb 18, 2016 by RosieW
	Motor Home specifics (Preview) Makes of vehicle Toyota Mercedes... For the engine is there any make which are better than others if the have more Km on them, or the engine is better equipped to handle it age? What about weird makes or imported motor homes, does it make it hard to maintain them or find parts to service them? Which is bett...	Caliban	14	999	11:10 PM Feb 17, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Filling prescriptions in Tasmania (Preview) A heads up to people planning a trip to Tasmania... My wife, like so many others, is currently being treated for terminal cancer. We had a break in her treatment and decided to tick of one of her 'bucket list' items and return to Tasmania for a visit. We both lived there for over 30 years but never really ha...	revemike	16	2875	09:26 PM Feb 17, 2016 by revemike
	new grey nomad (Preview) Hi, I am a new member - well I have grey hair already so now I am also a nomad - yea! I am looking to buy a coaster to set up as home, any tips would be gratefully appreciated, or if you have a loved coaster you no longer have a use for please email me. I am really looking forward to the nomadic lifestyle. any tips...	nuggetfinder	5	1108	06:19 PM Feb 17, 2016 by Dougwe
	Aldi Step Ladder (Preview) For those who do not yet have a ladder Aldi have a four step one on sale from Saturday 27th February for $49.99. (Well, you won't get any change out of $50.00!) I bought a similar one from Aldi several years ago and when it is not strapped to the rear bumper bar of the van it is in the house. Being aluminium it...	Long Weekend	1	2439	03:26 PM Feb 17, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Dogs Health to all dog owners traveling with dogs (Preview) Okay so I am in my home on wheels having the time of my life.... Are there any precautions that you take with your animal out and about? What about when you stop on the side the road for a toilet break for your pooch do you let them explore the scrub or do you worry about snakes and such? Do you have them always w...	Caliban	12	940	08:35 AM Feb 17, 2016 by Caliban
	UP THE STUART TO DARWIN (Preview) Planning a trip to Darwin first time for us in small campervan .. over 3.. 4 months any info regarding stuart hwy etc appreciated .... From Darwin to Broome .. Perth then back to Melbourne big trip so any advice from you guys would help mainly fuel stops etc free overnighters and cheap one night s...	goldenyears	12	1521	05:42 PM Feb 16, 2016 by goldenyears
	ALDI 'The Open Road' Caravanning special buys Saturday 20th Feb (Preview) https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-20-feb/	Hylife	0	256	02:45 PM Feb 16, 2016 by Hylife
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