The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-16/spirit-of-tasmania-ii-damage-fixed-ready-to-set-sail/7093356

loosecannan · loosecannan

Good morning, just wondering if anyone out there knows much about how to deal with our home phone facility whilst we are absent from our home (around 7 months). I spoke with Telstra to firstly, try to suspend my account and pay a nominal fee for keeping the service,(no joy there) and secondly I do have...

Oma · Oma

TV antenna & jockey pully airconEditDelete postReport this postQuote Postby oma » Sat Jan 16, 2016 2:49 pmIn the past 3 weeks we have saved ourselves over $700 on 2 small things. the 8 year od tv winegard decided it had had enough of being bounced around. A quote from Springers at Lawnton was over...

kit33r · kit33r

After protecting our caravan from the elements for several years and finding that wind and sun virtually destroy the cover in 2 years and can potentially scratch corners of the van and set up wear spots, is it worth the trouble? I ask this question since we now have a 21ft motorhome with paint protect...

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all I'm in Kempsey at the moment ready for a meeting on free-camping problems at Crescent Head tonight - the camping issue is being called locally as "illegal camping" and the call is to ban all "free camping & illegal camping in the shire" It seems that CH has become fe...

D and D · D and D

How many times have members posted here and elsewhere of problems with getting RV manufacturers to fix problems with either the actual RV or one of the component parts (eg air conditioner, stove etc). A harvey Norman franchisee tried the same tick and was found in breach of Australian Consumer law - s...

Jedo_03 · Jedo_03

Is it possible to get through to see Lake Eyre with water... If so, what roads are open/suitable. We are in Broken Hill and have a N.Patrol Thanks

tezza · tezza

-- Edited by tezza on Thursday 14th of January 2016 11:03:05 AM

Cresso2 · Cresso2

we are setting off on our long awaited trip at the end of this month. Would like to visit Kangaroo Island. Does anyone have thoughts about accommodation on the island. Should we take our motorhome or leave it on the mainland and stay in a hotel and how long should we stay there? Thank you for your help.

brickies · brickies

When on the road we kept an eye on what happen around us using IPad and laptop , If we hear of any sort of incident which is coming our way we move to safer place , We will not go to an area or stay in an area where bush fire are happen or risk of happen , When in North Queensland and cyclone are forming we move on , At...

brickies · brickies

Last year we wanted to visit The Great Ocean road Area of Victoria and then into South Australia we didn't because of fires , We visited northern Victoria in late April and May lots of rain and wind . Will we decided to leave it till February 2016 well don't think it would be be smart to go has thing will not l...

Sheffield-er · Sheffield-er

Saw on the new this evening that the New Spirit snapped her rear end tie up ropes and crashed into the pier and gantry used for loading. Wonder if an GN's were waiting to board ? How long she will be out of action ? Val

Magnarc · Magnarc

I note the story on the Grey Nomad news re the the re-furbishment of the ferries. They state that passenger bookings are up some 15%. I would venture to say that their bookings would be up a lot more if the rate for caravans was not so high.

Swoffer · Swoffer

Just wondering what everyone's opinion is on rubbish disposal specifically for long term GNs ? Ive done plenty of short term camping (1 to 4 weeks sort of thing) and rubbish disposal has not been a problem . Its either been disposing of small amounts of rubbish in camp ground/CP provided bins or simpl...

teago · teago

Interested to learn of the best camp spots along the track as well as fishing spots with and without a small tinnie . Rgds Teago

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... We have only been parked about 100 metres away from each other for about four weeks - and hadn't met. Through a post on the forum, I discovered that Tony (tonyac) and Sandra have been at the showgrounds for most of the time I have been here. Good to meet you both this morning and I hope the trip home...

loosecannan · loosecannan

Hi folks, anyone travelled recently along the Mission Beach -Ravenshoe, Mt Garnett, Mt Surprise, Georgetown, Gilbert River, Croydon, Normanton. We are trying to work out our trip for April (coming from Brisbane). If we travelled the above route what would be of interest and what about accommodat...

the rocket · the rocket

we r at woodford showgrounds qld. Only washing today After a huge 2weeks xmas, woodford folk festival, new year n family visitIng. Rocket n strop

migra · migra

Please be aware if you are considering buying a MUX for towing a caravan. I have been advised by a new owner of a MY2015 MUX (2 weeks old) he has been advised by Izuzu Technical Department HQ Queensland that they DO NOT advise the fitting of a WDH because they have not tested a WDH on their vehicle. 150kg bal...

newcomer · newcomer

Looking at purchasing a colorado LTZ 2013 model feedback welcome we are towing a 2500 kl caravan

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Spirit of Tasmania repaired and ready to set sail again (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-16/spirit-of-tasmania-ii-damage-fixed-ready-to-set-sail/7093356	kiwijims	1	763	09:53 PM Jan 16, 2016 by revemike
	Home phone/internet accounts with Telstra (Preview) Good morning, just wondering if anyone out there knows much about how to deal with our home phone facility whilst we are absent from our home (around 7 months). I spoke with Telstra to firstly, try to suspend my account and pay a nominal fee for keeping the service,(no joy there) and secondly I do have...	loosecannan	12	2611	09:29 PM Jan 16, 2016 by Baz421
	TV antenna & jockey pully aircon (Preview) TV antenna & jockey pully airconEditDelete postReport this postQuote Postby oma » Sat Jan 16, 2016 2:49 pmIn the past 3 weeks we have saved ourselves over $700 on 2 small things. the 8 year od tv winegard decided it had had enough of being bounced around. A quote from Springers at Lawnton was over...	Oma	3	1202	04:24 PM Jan 16, 2016 by Bill B
	To cover or not cover? (Preview) After protecting our caravan from the elements for several years and finding that wind and sun virtually destroy the cover in 2 years and can potentially scratch corners of the van and set up wear spots, is it worth the trouble? I ask this question since we now have a 21ft motorhome with paint protect...	kit33r	14	2288	09:34 AM Jan 16, 2016 by Fastcoach
	Free Camping problems at Crescent Head NSW (Preview) G'day all I'm in Kempsey at the moment ready for a meeting on free-camping problems at Crescent Head tonight - the camping issue is being called locally as "illegal camping" and the call is to ban all "free camping & illegal camping in the shire" It seems that CH has become fe...	Ozzie_Traveller	16	4001	07:05 AM Jan 16, 2016 by Woolly
	Consumer Protection (Preview) How many times have members posted here and elsewhere of problems with getting RV manufacturers to fix problems with either the actual RV or one of the component parts (eg air conditioner, stove etc). A harvey Norman franchisee tried the same tick and was found in breach of Australian Consumer law - s...	D and D	14	1261	09:53 PM Jan 15, 2016 by D and D
	we want to visit lake eyre... (Preview) Is it possible to get through to see Lake Eyre with water... If so, what roads are open/suitable. We are in Broken Hill and have a N.Patrol Thanks	Jedo_03	10	1389	09:37 PM Jan 15, 2016 by Dunmowin
	Upgrading tow vehicle (Preview) -- Edited by tezza on Thursday 14th of January 2016 11:03:05 AM	tezza	8	1073	06:49 PM Jan 15, 2016 by blaze
	Kangaroo Island (Preview) we are setting off on our long awaited trip at the end of this month. Would like to visit Kangaroo Island. Does anyone have thoughts about accommodation on the island. Should we take our motorhome or leave it on the mainland and stay in a hotel and how long should we stay there? Thank you for your help.	Cresso2	7	1077	06:07 PM Jan 15, 2016 by Cresso2
	Danger Plan (Preview) When on the road we kept an eye on what happen around us using IPad and laptop , If we hear of any sort of incident which is coming our way we move to safer place , We will not go to an area or stay in an area where bush fire are happen or risk of happen , When in North Queensland and cyclone are forming we move on , At...	brickies	13	1821	11:17 AM Jan 15, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Best time of the year to visit Victoria (Preview) Last year we wanted to visit The Great Ocean road Area of Victoria and then into South Australia we didn't because of fires , We visited northern Victoria in late April and May lots of rain and wind . Will we decided to leave it till February 2016 well don't think it would be be smart to go has thing will not l...	brickies	17	3434	10:06 AM Jan 15, 2016 by RosieW
	Spirit of Tas. crashes into pier. (Preview) Saw on the new this evening that the New Spirit snapped her rear end tie up ropes and crashed into the pier and gantry used for loading. Wonder if an GN's were waiting to board ? How long she will be out of action ? Val	Sheffield-er	7	1087	08:36 AM Jan 15, 2016 by Oka374
	Spirit fares ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I note the story on the Grey Nomad news re the the re-furbishment of the ferries. They state that passenger bookings are up some 15%. I would venture to say that their bookings would be up a lot more if the rate for caravans was not so high.	Magnarc	35	2085	05:16 PM Jan 14, 2016 by revemike
	Rubbish Protocol (Preview) Just wondering what everyone's opinion is on rubbish disposal specifically for long term GNs ? Ive done plenty of short term camping (1 to 4 weeks sort of thing) and rubbish disposal has not been a problem . Its either been disposing of small amounts of rubbish in camp ground/CP provided bins or simpl...	Swoffer	19	2246	02:38 PM Jan 14, 2016 by hako
	Mataranka to Gove (Preview) Interested to learn of the best camp spots along the track as well as fishing spots with and without a small tinnie . Rgds Teago	teago	0	669	08:54 AM Jan 14, 2016 by teago
	Rocky met a GN neighbour... (Preview) Gday... We have only been parked about 100 metres away from each other for about four weeks - and hadn't met. Through a post on the forum, I discovered that Tony (tonyac) and Sandra have been at the showgrounds for most of the time I have been here. Good to meet you both this morning and I hope the trip home...	rockylizard	9	1505	09:47 PM Jan 13, 2016 by Dougwe
	Mission Beach to Normanton (Preview) Hi folks, anyone travelled recently along the Mission Beach -Ravenshoe, Mt Garnett, Mt Surprise, Georgetown, Gilbert River, Croydon, Normanton. We are trying to work out our trip for April (coming from Brisbane). If we travelled the above route what would be of interest and what about accommodat...	loosecannan	11	1685	03:24 PM Jan 13, 2016 by brickies
	where r u and what r u doing today? (Preview) we r at woodford showgrounds qld. Only washing today After a huge 2weeks xmas, woodford folk festival, new year n family visitIng. Rocket n strop	the rocket	28	1530	08:25 AM Jan 13, 2016 by jules47
	Izuzu MUX Owners Be Aware ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Please be aware if you are considering buying a MUX for towing a caravan. I have been advised by a new owner of a MY2015 MUX (2 weeks old) he has been advised by Izuzu Technical Department HQ Queensland that they DO NOT advise the fitting of a WDH because they have not tested a WDH on their vehicle. 150kg bal...	migra	41	7692	06:29 AM Jan 13, 2016 by greyhoundtom
	Colorado LTZ (Preview) Looking at purchasing a colorado LTZ 2013 model feedback welcome we are towing a 2500 kl caravan	newcomer	7	1471	12:36 AM Jan 13, 2016 by tonyd
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