The Grey Nomads - General

Brisand · Brisand

Just an independent thought on free camping. Everyone with strong thoughts on free camping, put yourselves in the positon of a caravan park owner, they employ people, and, just maybe, a family member of maybe you or another family. I would suggest that those complaining the most are maybe those who...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

Well, after much soul searching (and some tears), we decided it was finally time to update the trusty old van. We finally went for one of those fancy European models. I'm sure you will all agree she is really something! (see avatar) I have attached a pix of old faithful (see below) -- Edited by Stratman7...

The Doo crew · The Doo crew

We just cant seem to drive past one always about mid morning!! We have breakfast early but by 11am if we spot one the bus just changes direction & every town no matter how small seems to have one. Haven't struck a crook one yet !! Although you do meet some characters in these places as we did today with J...

Santa · Santa

With all of the discussion on free camping recently there is an aspect that has been ignored. Free camping in the outback, that is, well away (at least 20km) from towns and built up area's. Free camping within town/city limits, we see a constant stream of tips/hints on how to outwit the powers that be, i...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Last week we stayed at the lovely campground near the mouth of the Fitzroy River on Victoria's South-West coast. Last year when we were there it was spick & span but it has now become a disaster area with overflowing rubbish bins, unmowed grass & unclean toilets. A large sign has been erected o...

fitzy · fitzy

Last year a mate an I bought 2 new vans from Coromal 6.35mts.@ $60k. each and must say they have gone backwards as far as quality goes,having previously had a 2006 model that was trouble-free. Why would they instal a useless Dometic B3000 A/C in place of an Air Command Ibis (have already replaced once an...

Possum3 · Possum3

Some of you may be interested in this Traveller's Health Survey conducted by Wollongong Uni https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AusTravellers I figure that anything that may help get services out to where we travel to must be a good thing.

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-28/fugitives-gino-and-mark-stocco-caught/6885106-- Edited by Weevil on Wednesday 28th of October 2015 01:08:53 PM

Oma · Oma

This Friday at 1pm Bruce, myself & a friend are going to see the Mayor, with a list of suggestions, about their apathy regarding Low Cost/Freedom camping in this area. We would like you all to go to the Bundaberg regional Councils page on FB & have your say please.

jimboz · jimboz

G,day all, here is our flyer for our inaugural Omeo High Country Caravan & Rv Muster, the weekend after the Melbourne Cup...All Welcome... Any queries 03 5159 1356 Come & experience The Real High Country Admin delete if not in the right spot".......Jim

Clays · Clays

Hi, just wondering if I could have some comments about the A Van typical A frame type campers / vans been looking at buying one and they seem easy to tow and nice and light but also fairly basic, would welcome any comments good or bad.

Kimsay · Kimsay

Hi. We have bought a 2nd hand van with a combo shower and toilet. On our first outing this weekend we have discovered a foul stale urine smell in the compartment which houses the toilet cassette. After inspection we found a small pool of putrid liquid under the cassette in the space for storing chemical...

dishlicker · dishlicker

What would you do say if you are set up annex out dog walking around chairs out ect and then there they are you recognise them but they are aware of you 1 how would you react : give em a wave ,2 turn your back and not draw attention, or 3 start to pack up and make a phone call 4 sit down try and stay calm and sit it o...

dewberry · dewberry

if anyone has some helpful info on Jurgens vans, I am looking for all the pros & cons

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.facebook.com/416348341848210/videos/435836366566074/

dishlicker · dishlicker

Heres another one. Can you turn left and straddle two lanes whilst towing a caravan????

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Why oh why do we have two rules for merging?. Especially when people have no idea of the rules. http://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/road/lanes/index.html

wildlifer · wildlifer

HI, I asked our local Livingstone Shire Council (Central Queensland) about the initiative of the Frazer Coast Councils. Happily, I got this reply:COUNCIL RESOLUTIONTHAT Livingstone Shire Council accept Caravanning Queenslands invitation to be the first Queensland LGA to officially partic...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Gooday to you all. I read a lot about c/ps and i myself am one for bush camps (back to nature) complete set up. But a lot of talk about c/ps like it has been said who needs (jumping castles) bad back no use (mini golf) no good at 18 big ones. Question is of all the different parks catering for a certain cliental...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Looking to buy, and found what we like, and now are checking out the manufacturer..............but there is precious little on the internet (Thank you Dr Google). Anyone got any knowledge of this company and their products? Rosie

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Free camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just an independent thought on free camping. Everyone with strong thoughts on free camping, put yourselves in the positon of a caravan park owner, they employ people, and, just maybe, a family member of maybe you or another family. I would suggest that those complaining the most are maybe those who...	Brisand	43	2817	01:48 PM Nov 1, 2015 by KFT
	It's sad to say goodbye! (Preview) Well, after much soul searching (and some tears), we decided it was finally time to update the trusty old van. We finally went for one of those fancy European models. I'm sure you will all agree she is really something! (see avatar) I have attached a pix of old faithful (see below) -- Edited by Stratman7...	Stratman77	11	1660	01:21 PM Nov 1, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	How do you avoid the wonderfull Bakery's ????? (Preview) We just cant seem to drive past one always about mid morning!! We have breakfast early but by 11am if we spot one the bus just changes direction & every town no matter how small seems to have one. Haven't struck a crook one yet !! Although you do meet some characters in these places as we did today with J...	The Doo crew	9	1245	02:28 AM Nov 1, 2015 by HiAce98
	Two types of free campers. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) With all of the discussion on free camping recently there is an aspect that has been ignored. Free camping in the outback, that is, well away (at least 20km) from towns and built up area's. Free camping within town/city limits, we see a constant stream of tips/hints on how to outwit the powers that be, i...	Santa	52	2473	02:25 AM Nov 1, 2015 by HiAce98
	A lovely campsite goes downhill. (Preview) Last week we stayed at the lovely campground near the mouth of the Fitzroy River on Victoria's South-West coast. Last year when we were there it was spick & span but it has now become a disaster area with overflowing rubbish bins, unmowed grass & unclean toilets. A large sign has been erected o...	Desert Dweller	7	1388	02:08 AM Nov 1, 2015 by HiAce98
	Coromal Caravans (Preview) Last year a mate an I bought 2 new vans from Coromal 6.35mts.@ $60k. each and must say they have gone backwards as far as quality goes,having previously had a 2006 model that was trouble-free. Why would they instal a useless Dometic B3000 A/C in place of an Air Command Ibis (have already replaced once an...	fitzy	7	11365	10:43 PM Oct 31, 2015 by snapper49
	Wollongong Uni survey (Preview) Some of you may be interested in this Traveller's Health Survey conducted by Wollongong Uni https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AusTravellers I figure that anything that may help get services out to where we travel to must be a good thing.	Possum3	5	1076	08:56 PM Oct 31, 2015 by franniemac
	"Free Camping" Fugitives Gino & Mark Stocco Captured In Dunedoo NSW (Near Dubbo) (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-28/fugitives-gino-and-mark-stocco-caught/6885106-- Edited by Weevil on Wednesday 28th of October 2015 01:08:53 PM	Weevil	10	2278	07:24 PM Oct 31, 2015 by Hydeeeho
	Meeting Bundaberg regional Council Mayor (Preview) This Friday at 1pm Bruce, myself & a friend are going to see the Mayor, with a list of suggestions, about their apathy regarding Low Cost/Freedom camping in this area. We would like you all to go to the Bundaberg regional Councils page on FB & have your say please.	Oma	3	1005	07:32 PM Oct 30, 2015 by Happywanderer
	Omeo High Country Caravan & Rv Muster (Preview) G,day all, here is our flyer for our inaugural Omeo High Country Caravan & Rv Muster, the weekend after the Melbourne Cup...All Welcome... Any queries 03 5159 1356 Come & experience The Real High Country Admin delete if not in the right spot".......Jim	jimboz	3	1054	01:47 PM Oct 30, 2015 by jimboz
	A Van A frame Camper Van (Preview) Hi, just wondering if I could have some comments about the A Van typical A frame type campers / vans been looking at buying one and they seem easy to tow and nice and light but also fairly basic, would welcome any comments good or bad.	Clays	16	4199	12:23 PM Oct 30, 2015 by elliemike
	Help! Smelly toilet cassette compartment (Preview) Hi. We have bought a 2nd hand van with a combo shower and toilet. On our first outing this weekend we have discovered a foul stale urine smell in the compartment which houses the toilet cassette. After inspection we found a small pool of putrid liquid under the cassette in the space for storing chemical...	Kimsay	19	8977	02:33 AM Oct 30, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Good news stoccos caught BUT WHAT IF. (Preview) What would you do say if you are set up annex out dog walking around chairs out ect and then there they are you recognise them but they are aware of you 1 how would you react : give em a wave ,2 turn your back and not draw attention, or 3 start to pack up and make a phone call 4 sit down try and stay calm and sit it o...	dishlicker	7	1160	09:01 PM Oct 29, 2015 by dogbox
	New van help (Preview) if anyone has some helpful info on Jurgens vans, I am looking for all the pros & cons	dewberry	6	1090	08:35 PM Oct 29, 2015 by Still working
	Tide !!!! (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/416348341848210/videos/435836366566074/	Aus-Kiwi	9	1024	04:24 PM Oct 29, 2015 by Cupie
	road rules con't (Preview) Heres another one. Can you turn left and straddle two lanes whilst towing a caravan????	dishlicker	18	1484	04:05 PM Oct 29, 2015 by Tones
	Merging rules Qld (Preview) Why oh why do we have two rules for merging?. Especially when people have no idea of the rules. http://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/road/lanes/index.html	Yuglamron	28	3708	10:19 AM Oct 29, 2015 by Cupie
	Freedom camping (Preview) HI, I asked our local Livingstone Shire Council (Central Queensland) about the initiative of the Frazer Coast Councils. Happily, I got this reply:COUNCIL RESOLUTIONTHAT Livingstone Shire Council accept Caravanning Queenslands invitation to be the first Queensland LGA to officially partic...	wildlifer	11	2031	12:43 AM Oct 29, 2015 by Joe50
	which park ? (Preview) Gooday to you all. I read a lot about c/ps and i myself am one for bush camps (back to nature) complete set up. But a lot of talk about c/ps like it has been said who needs (jumping castles) bad back no use (mini golf) no good at 18 big ones. Question is of all the different parks catering for a certain cliental...	dishlicker	7	1058	11:41 PM Oct 28, 2015 by Jamjar
	Anyone heard of Universal Vacationer Vans? (Preview) Looking to buy, and found what we like, and now are checking out the manufacturer..............but there is precious little on the internet (Thank you Dr Google). Anyone got any knowledge of this company and their products? Rosie	Rip and Rosie	1	613	11:23 PM Oct 28, 2015 by jules47
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