The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/default.aspx

Jafan · Jafan

At times we struggled with the layout of our van. Nothing is perfect, the original family floor plan with rear single beds & the front lounge/double bed arrangement its 15x7 & weighing in empty well under 1000kg the classic 1973 Viscount. It's now just the two of us travelling with the van &am...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-17/emergency-warning-issued-for-bushfire-near-devon-north/6948492

briche · briche

I am considering putting standard ceiling insulation in the ceiling space of our van In preparation for heading to WA. Has anyone done this and if you have what was the result ? Brian -- Edited by briche on Tuesday 17th of November 2015 12:29:45 PM

revemike · revemike

Hi all, This question may have been answered an another post but a search could not find an answer... In the experience of fellow GNs when is the best time to travel to WA from Victoria? Thanks in advance. Mike

JohnR · JohnR

We are "full time" Grey Nomads with a Base Camp in Central West of NSW. We spend 60/70% of our time house sitting. Several times during the year we find home owners chasing our help/assistance even though our calendar shows we are fully booked until late 2016. We therefore try to help by plac...

Santa · Santa

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/hilarious-clip-lampoons-i-bought-a-jeep-campaign/news-story/32b9b792a79e1078bfb31802b0cdc73e

magraret · magraret

good morning all i have a question re people who let house sitters stay in they home when traveling how does it work, do you have to sign anything, do you need to tell your insureance company, as we are new to this we would like some feedback from people who do and from people who have. we have a leaving date a...

Gypsy Duo · Gypsy Duo

Just purchasing first MH need the insurance sorted any and all advice very welcome. Paul and Kerrie

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Where do other people park up the night before the morning sailing of the ferry back to Tassie, Have to be at ship around 8am We were thinking of coming in via Geelong Thanks

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi All I am just putting together a check list of items to check before you leave and also on the move. Who has one ?? cheers

marggie and David · marggie and David

At the moment I am using Nappy San in my toilet can anyone give me a better choice without using chemicals as I am alergic to them

dzcook · dzcook

just read the search replies for mirrors have a question ( yes another one ) have 2 sets of mirrors one older set has a clamp like part that fixes to mirror and has rubber straps that go over car mirrors to hold it which i have used and work ok just got a set of milenco ones that hold on with clamps...

Swoffer · Swoffer

So we are in the hunting stages of our van purchase at the moment , and there have been a few conflicts between myself and swmbo over the best approach when it comes to getting the the best beal . Do we : 1 just tell them what we want and let them lead the way ? 2 approach a salesman with a particular van in mind a...

GEODIA · GEODIA

Am i considered a newbie if i log on daily look at tips. Laugh at the jokes But never post and rarely sign on. It takes me ages to remember password. Have been here for years. I take hundreds of pictures, but think i am too scared to show my best to you

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Its all happening. Just received a call from Jayco's Sydney team with a question from Melbourne. Your 17.55-3 Journey Outback has both the kitchen and ensuit at the rear. You have requested a grey water tank.. Correct. Yes. The tank can only be fitted towards the front of the van to correctly b...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, For me the leading boat spring snapping on the tandum twin load sharing axel 60 km west of Cobar on the Barrier Hwy NSW 2002. With Wife an two kids on board. I used my bush /mechanical skills to hitch it up using the jacks and anchor ropes and limp back to Cobar. I know why it broke, the mechanic th...

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/driving-towing-towing/towball-weight-and-trailer-stability

brickies · brickies

one of the best things about be at a caravan park is been able to wash the caravan

gollymolly · gollymolly

I am having to change my phone plan and as I have always been with telestra since being on the road and am looking at other options. Is anyone using Optus? We need coverage for NSW,QLD and WA Apparently Optus has a new phone out that is so much better with calls and data. One phone will be telestra and th...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	FIRE ALERTS FOR W.A. (Preview) http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/default.aspx	kiwijims	0	527	09:58 PM Nov 17, 2015 by kiwijims
	Time to renovate (Preview) At times we struggled with the layout of our van. Nothing is perfect, the original family floor plan with rear single beds & the front lounge/double bed arrangement its 15x7 & weighing in empty well under 1000kg the classic 1973 Viscount. It's now just the two of us travelling with the van &am...	Jafan	4	1204	05:10 PM Nov 17, 2015 by sufil
	Emergency warning for bushfire near Devon North in south-east Victoria (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-17/emergency-warning-issued-for-bushfire-near-devon-north/6948492	kiwijims	0	717	04:30 PM Nov 17, 2015 by kiwijims
	Ceiling insulation (Preview) I am considering putting standard ceiling insulation in the ceiling space of our van In preparation for heading to WA. Has anyone done this and if you have what was the result ? Brian -- Edited by briche on Tuesday 17th of November 2015 12:29:45 PM	briche	3	1374	04:02 PM Nov 17, 2015 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Best time to travel to WA (question) (Preview) Hi all, This question may have been answered an another post but a search could not find an answer... In the experience of fellow GNs when is the best time to travel to WA from Victoria? Thanks in advance. Mike	revemike	15	1163	02:55 PM Nov 17, 2015 by revemike
	House sitting Opportunities (Preview) We are "full time" Grey Nomads with a Base Camp in Central West of NSW. We spend 60/70% of our time house sitting. Several times during the year we find home owners chasing our help/assistance even though our calendar shows we are fully booked until late 2016. We therefore try to help by plac...	JohnR	3	1064	09:46 AM Nov 17, 2015 by the rocket
	I made a mistake, I bought a Jeep. (Preview) http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/hilarious-clip-lampoons-i-bought-a-jeep-campaign/news-story/32b9b792a79e1078bfb31802b0cdc73e	Santa	14	2507	09:40 AM Nov 17, 2015 by the rocket
	re= house sitting (Preview) good morning all i have a question re people who let house sitters stay in they home when traveling how does it work, do you have to sign anything, do you need to tell your insureance company, as we are new to this we would like some feedback from people who do and from people who have. we have a leaving date a...	magraret	7	1152	09:45 PM Nov 16, 2015 by gypsynolmate
	insurance MH advice pls (Preview) Just purchasing first MH need the insurance sorted any and all advice very welcome. Paul and Kerrie	Gypsy Duo	15	2236	09:17 PM Nov 16, 2015 by gypsynolmate
	caravan park close to ferry (Preview) Where do other people park up the night before the morning sailing of the ferry back to Tassie, Have to be at ship around 8am We were thinking of coming in via Geelong Thanks	Cowboy7307	8	1194	08:44 PM Nov 16, 2015 by Baz421
	Check lists (Preview) Hi All I am just putting together a check list of items to check before you leave and also on the move. Who has one ?? cheers	dishlicker	10	1309	07:47 PM Nov 16, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	PORTABLE TOILET CHEMICALS ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) At the moment I am using Nappy San in my toilet can anyone give me a better choice without using chemicals as I am alergic to them	marggie and David	61	41847	01:05 PM Nov 16, 2015 by jules47
	mirrors (Preview) just read the search replies for mirrors have a question ( yes another one ) have 2 sets of mirrors one older set has a clamp like part that fixes to mirror and has rubber straps that go over car mirrors to hold it which i have used and work ok just got a set of milenco ones that hold on with clamps...	dzcook	10	1203	09:37 AM Nov 16, 2015 by 2weis
	Haggling Advice ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So we are in the hunting stages of our van purchase at the moment , and there have been a few conflicts between myself and swmbo over the best approach when it comes to getting the the best beal . Do we : 1 just tell them what we want and let them lead the way ? 2 approach a salesman with a particular van in mind a...	Swoffer	32	2143	11:17 PM Nov 15, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	newbie (Preview) Am i considered a newbie if i log on daily look at tips. Laugh at the jokes But never post and rarely sign on. It takes me ages to remember password. Have been here for years. I take hundreds of pictures, but think i am too scared to show my best to you	GEODIA	6	905	03:09 PM Nov 15, 2015 by Jewels Sparkle
	Jayco's Engineers have our new van on their cad machine (Preview) Hi all, Its all happening. Just received a call from Jayco's Sydney team with a question from Melbourne. Your 17.55-3 Journey Outback has both the kitchen and ensuit at the rear. You have requested a grey water tank.. Correct. Yes. The tank can only be fitted towards the front of the van to correctly b...	Hey Jim	7	1243	12:12 PM Nov 15, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Whats the worse roadside break down you ever had car / trailer combo . Ok to be fair we will include Jeeps HERE (Preview) Hi all, For me the leading boat spring snapping on the tandum twin load sharing axel 60 km west of Cobar on the Barrier Hwy NSW 2002. With Wife an two kids on board. I used my bush /mechanical skills to hitch it up using the jacks and anchor ropes and limp back to Cobar. I know why it broke, the mechanic th...	Hey Jim	9	1459	11:11 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tow Ball Weights - Again (Preview) http://www.outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/driving-towing-towing/towball-weight-and-trailer-stability	Cupie	3	938	07:41 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Dougwe
	Washing caravan (Preview) one of the best things about be at a caravan park is been able to wash the caravan	brickies	11	1788	05:57 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Telestra and or Optus (Preview) I am having to change my phone plan and as I have always been with telestra since being on the road and am looking at other options. Is anyone using Optus? We need coverage for NSW,QLD and WA Apparently Optus has a new phone out that is so much better with calls and data. One phone will be telestra and th...	gollymolly	16	1785	02:20 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Bryan
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