The Grey Nomads - General

Phillipn · Phillipn

Police and scalies were checking caravans and loaded utes at the Loins park at Hodgson Vale, 10 km south of Toowoomba today. I went past at 1:30 pm, I don't know what time they set up. They were gone when we returned home at 3:30 pm. So they are out and about. -- Edited by Phillipn on Thursday 9th of A...

gandk · gandk

When the roads are open we are heading to Cape York. We will leave our on road Sterling at Mt Carbine and continue on with our dual cab ute and do the camping thing ( being a "princess" I am not really looking forward to it). Wanted to know will we have toilets and showers available most times or d...

stocky · stocky

hi all iam planning to head up to the kimberlies in about 4 weeks time any tips on where to go an things to do would be good cheers

petengail · petengail

http://www.standard.net.au/story/2996347/vanpackers-and-motorhomes-a-missed-oportunity/?cs=72

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

This maybe old news but I called the number for Bendigo Showgrounds in Camps 7 yesterday for some information, to be told the Showground has been closed by the Bendigo City Council. The reason given is the Showgrounds does not come up to standards....Or is it pressure from Caravan Park owners on the Co...

done dreaming · done dreaming

Camped on a beach, with a red in my hand, watching the waves in Nth Qld. I am stressed whether i should get my next red or get the webber out first.Please help to prevent a serious marital dispute as my wife says the webber..

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/news/2015/tow-tugs-selling-strongly-50362-- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 10th of April 2015 08:22:40 PM

OMD · OMD

House is empty apart from one hell of a mess. Two days of cleaning up then we hit the rd for ballina first night or two. it has come along quick.hope next 12 months go slow OMD

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

There haven't been any recent posts about this topic, so here we go. Anyone recently stayed at the "Event Park" - but better known as the Broken Hill Race course. We are looking at staying there next week for a few nights. How much per night, are the toilets reasonably clean and what is it li...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Sorry - link removed. [edit: sorry. Apparently there was an error in the PDF file that was attached to the report. Hopefully an updated PDF will be available soon] Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 10th of April 2015 10:09:09 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

On our recent trip down through the central Wheat Belt of W.A. we spent a night in a road-side rest area, At about 10pm a Wheat train went past and gave a short hoot of it's horn, not a problem, the train returned again at around midnight, this time it let out two good blasts on the horn, O.K I thought, get o...

Red Dog · Red Dog

Hi guys I have lived in Perth for many years Know and it can be very hard to get info on up to date camping So I have started a site on facebook called Camping Buddies west Aussie check it out it may be useful if travelling with pets or you like to free camp.

TeePee · TeePee

Hi all. First time posting for me. I have a damp patch- approx. 6ins wide and 2ins high directly over the vanity bench and approx. 6ins under the rear window. I have replaced the sealant around the outside of the window and also checked under the external window rubber seal. This morning I decided t...

TechnoGypsy · TechnoGypsy

Anybody using the Fuel Cards offered by the various companies? Like the Shellcard, Caltex Star card etc. Ive been browsing the web for information and on this site - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1845557 I see a lot of comments like - If you are just a private user, I would defini...

Jackie · Jackie

Hi all would like to throw something out there and hopefully get some good advice, we have been caravaning for a number of years, done one lap around this beautiful country and a few trips back to SA, we have lived at Bribie Island Qld for 14 years, no regrets, however we would like to travel full time for s...

JayDee · JayDee

We were just looking for feedback from the Ladies on tour in regards to having a 12 volt sewing machine.The wife ( Dee) of the Jay&Dee is into quilting and wants to take her hobby with us on the road.She has a Janome computerised machine at home. It is an electric 240 watt, a very compact but slightly h...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

we have just replaced out little van for a bit bigger .and it came with a full roll out awning, and full annex as usual when you get a new toy you have to try it out, well we thought a shake down on the front lawn and put up the annex,no way would it fit my question is on the roll out roller on the awning, where shou...

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are coming over to Victoria in the next few weeks and interested in having a look around Lake Eildon. Can someone recommend a camp area . I have googled it but haven't come up with a lot of info on where the best caravan spots are Would like to be near the water if this is possible

kiwijims · kiwijims

We have just returned from a free Camping holiday at Cliff Head North, Situated app 6.5 km South of the Junction of the Brand Hwy and the new Coastal hwy, ( about 6hrs drive North of Perth ) This spot is supposed to be a 72hr rest area but, we noticed a number of campers there, who were there three weeks ago...

Cloak · Cloak

Can't wait. Will try to catch up with any GN's while up there... Can't wait, did I say that already?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Police and Qld Transport checking vans and utes today (Preview) Police and scalies were checking caravans and loaded utes at the Loins park at Hodgson Vale, 10 km south of Toowoomba today. I went past at 1:30 pm, I don't know what time they set up. They were gone when we returned home at 3:30 pm. So they are out and about. -- Edited by Phillipn on Thursday 9th of A...	Phillipn	2	1812	08:21 AM Apr 11, 2015 by Phillipn
	OFF TO CAPE YORK FOR FIRST TIME (Preview) When the roads are open we are heading to Cape York. We will leave our on road Sterling at Mt Carbine and continue on with our dual cab ute and do the camping thing ( being a "princess" I am not really looking forward to it). Wanted to know will we have toilets and showers available most times or d...	gandk	7	1153	07:45 AM Apr 11, 2015 by gandk
	touring the kimberlies (Preview) hi all iam planning to head up to the kimberlies in about 4 weeks time any tips on where to go an things to do would be good cheers	stocky	3	951	07:28 AM Apr 11, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Call for Warrnambool Vic to cash in on "free campers" (Preview) http://www.standard.net.au/story/2996347/vanpackers-and-motorhomes-a-missed-oportunity/?cs=72	petengail	4	997	06:07 AM Apr 11, 2015 by sandsmere
	Bendigo Showgrounds camping no more.. (Preview) This maybe old news but I called the number for Bendigo Showgrounds in Camps 7 yesterday for some information, to be told the Showground has been closed by the Bendigo City Council. The reason given is the Showgrounds does not come up to standards....Or is it pressure from Caravan Park owners on the Co...	Big Gorilla	4	4576	11:39 PM Apr 10, 2015 by KevKim37
	How do you handle the stress? (Preview) Camped on a beach, with a red in my hand, watching the waves in Nth Qld. I am stressed whether i should get my next red or get the webber out first.Please help to prevent a serious marital dispute as my wife says the webber..	done dreaming	21	1394	11:31 PM Apr 10, 2015 by iana
	Some more break-up of new tow vehicle sales.... (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/news/2015/tow-tugs-selling-strongly-50362-- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 10th of April 2015 08:22:40 PM	rockylizard	0	592	08:19 PM Apr 10, 2015 by rockylizard
	Trucks loaded (Preview) House is empty apart from one hell of a mess. Two days of cleaning up then we hit the rd for ballina first night or two. it has come along quick.hope next 12 months go slow OMD	OMD	3	968	08:15 PM Apr 10, 2015 by OMD
	Broken Hill Racecourse (Preview) There haven't been any recent posts about this topic, so here we go. Anyone recently stayed at the "Event Park" - but better known as the Broken Hill Race course. We are looking at staying there next week for a few nights. How much per night, are the toilets reasonably clean and what is it li...	Bruce and Bev	4	848	07:41 PM Apr 10, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Feedback from Stone the Crows event at Wagga Wagga (Preview) Gday... Sorry - link removed. [edit: sorry. Apparently there was an error in the PDF file that was attached to the report. Hopefully an updated PDF will be available soon] Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 10th of April 2015 10:09:09 PM	rockylizard	1	525	04:33 PM Apr 10, 2015 by villatranquilla
	What is it wih Train & Truck Drivers ????? (closed) (Preview) On our recent trip down through the central Wheat Belt of W.A. we spent a night in a road-side rest area, At about 10pm a Wheat train went past and gave a short hoot of it's horn, not a problem, the train returned again at around midnight, this time it let out two good blasts on the horn, O.K I thought, get o...	kiwijims	22	2002	11:21 AM Apr 10, 2015 by Webmaster
	Perth WA Get The Local Info (Preview) Hi guys I have lived in Perth for many years Know and it can be very hard to get info on up to date camping So I have started a site on facebook called Camping Buddies west Aussie check it out it may be useful if travelling with pets or you like to free camp.	Red Dog	5	601	07:58 AM Apr 10, 2015 by Red Dog
	Damp patch under ensuite window - Jayco Sterling 2008 (Preview) Hi all. First time posting for me. I have a damp patch- approx. 6ins wide and 2ins high directly over the vanity bench and approx. 6ins under the rear window. I have replaced the sealant around the outside of the window and also checked under the external window rubber seal. This morning I decided t...	TeePee	8	911	06:48 AM Apr 10, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	Anybody using the Fuel Cards offered by the various companies? (Preview) Anybody using the Fuel Cards offered by the various companies? Like the Shellcard, Caltex Star card etc. Ive been browsing the web for information and on this site - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1845557 I see a lot of comments like - If you are just a private user, I would defini...	TechnoGypsy	13	1843	11:44 PM Apr 9, 2015 by Meredith
	Full time travel (Preview) Hi all would like to throw something out there and hopefully get some good advice, we have been caravaning for a number of years, done one lap around this beautiful country and a few trips back to SA, we have lived at Bribie Island Qld for 14 years, no regrets, however we would like to travel full time for s...	Jackie	25	1574	11:18 PM Apr 9, 2015 by Dodge
	12 volt sewing machine ( quilting) (Preview) We were just looking for feedback from the Ladies on tour in regards to having a 12 volt sewing machine.The wife ( Dee) of the Jay&Dee is into quilting and wants to take her hobby with us on the road.She has a Janome computerised machine at home. It is an electric 240 watt, a very compact but slightly h...	JayDee	8	5115	08:51 PM Apr 9, 2015 by JayDee
	Annex query (Preview) we have just replaced out little van for a bit bigger .and it came with a full roll out awning, and full annex as usual when you get a new toy you have to try it out, well we thought a shake down on the front lawn and put up the annex,no way would it fit my question is on the roll out roller on the awning, where shou...	Cowboy7307	6	1145	08:39 AM Apr 9, 2015 by Cupie
	Where to camp around Lake Eildon (Preview) we are coming over to Victoria in the next few weeks and interested in having a look around Lake Eildon. Can someone recommend a camp area . I have googled it but haven't come up with a lot of info on where the best caravan spots are Would like to be near the water if this is possible	jbrinks	4	1723	08:12 AM Apr 9, 2015 by yeoeleven
	Cliff Head North ( on the West Coast ) (Preview) We have just returned from a free Camping holiday at Cliff Head North, Situated app 6.5 km South of the Junction of the Brand Hwy and the new Coastal hwy, ( about 6hrs drive North of Perth ) This spot is supposed to be a 72hr rest area but, we noticed a number of campers there, who were there three weeks ago...	kiwijims	7	2503	08:03 AM Apr 9, 2015 by jules47
	Off to Mildura on 9th March. (Preview) Can't wait. Will try to catch up with any GN's while up there... Can't wait, did I say that already?	Cloak	9	878	07:52 AM Apr 9, 2015 by jules47
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