The Grey Nomads - General

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was looking at replacing my Carefree awning and contacted a local caravan repairer. He told me that it had been very difficult to obtain Carefree parts and there had not been any around for months. He also let me know that a shipment of about 700 had now arrived into Aus and the supply would now be okay....

Wayne o · Wayne o

First up, Wifi, Broadband, bluetooth, all this stuff is rocket science to me. I don't know why but I cannot get my head around it. I am permanently on the road now but want to take my lap top with me. Can anyone suggest how best I can use it. Someone suggested a dongle which apparently attaches to the laptop...

David L · David L

Hi All How to 'see' Australia in a Motorhome? My wife and I have never towed, never motorhome toured but are looking at buying a motorhome, say around 24 to 25 footer, perhaps Merc based RWD. We are interested in regional and country areas, pay sites in parks with beachside or other 'prime' location...

86GTS · 86GTS

As lake water levels drop at least Victorian Fisheries & many volunteers are doing good work saving the native fish population.

Ubique 68 · Ubique 68

Hi all. Is anyone having current issues with Wiki Camps. Site data, reviews and icons appear but no maps.

gu42 · gu42

Where heading down the east coast in a caravan in October, we have about 2 weeks to get from Coffs to Eden. We would like some recommendations on some nice towns to stop at for 2 or 3 nights along the way to break the trip up. Has anybody got any good recommendations?

maids · maids

We have just bought a VW Crafter campervan. I am after ideas on bedding as I will have to make it up at night It is the two couches with the table in the middle Ideas please, sheets? comforter set?

the rocket · the rocket

Hello everyone, we need to replace 2 skylights. Brisbane nth. For years have had jacks caravan repairs but he no longer does mobile repairs. Any recommendations please.

M80 D · M80 D

The Palaszczuk Government wishes to change the name of Fraser Island to K'gari in recognition of the Butchulla tribe. It's time to have your say as the proposal is open for public consultation until October 3. To have your say , visit https://haveyoursay.resources.qld.gov.au/k-gari-pla...

DavidMMc · DavidMMc

Am sèking advice and/or recommendations on what type of small lightweight trolly or cart to buy for the purpose of moving the toilet cassette from van to dump points as i have a back injury and am unable to carry the thing any great distances. TIA

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Improve your caravan's radio antenna Most caravans, it appears, are fitted with a short flexible whip antenna for their radios, usually roof mounted, these antennas are very poor performers at both AM and FM frequencies. I considered replacing the one on my van with a better antenna but decided the...

tenpro · tenpro

Like so many other caravan owners I have a Suburban SW6DEA gas hot water system in my caravan. I used it once successfully about 3 years ago and then on every successive trip I did so much swimming at public pools that I would shower there and have therefore not tried to use it again until a couple of weeks...

The Travelling Dillberries · The Travelling Dillberries

Another helpful post from Truck Friendly 3 - 2 - 1 GREEN REFLECTORS - A PLACE TO PULL OVER. These green reflectors will help you find a safe place to pull over for a short time to take a short break, check your load or left other vehicles pass. Please read in full before commenting. With the large numb...

shakey55 · shakey55

Good morning everyone. Im heading off soon. Is there anywhere in the area of Raymond Terrace (NSW) that we can stop just stop for a sleepover and back on the road further north. Recommendations please

aastek · aastek

Struggling to find a decent caravan park in Brisbane Any suddestion would be appreciated Thanks

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

As I spend most of my time in forests then by necessity I usually camp under trees and just take the risk. However very close to my current campsite I came across the following (see pic). As you can see the gate is made from steel tube but a falling branch has landed directly on it and significantly deforme...

Dolly · Dolly

Hi guys, we no longer have our big Jayco. Instead have a 30 second tent just to get away occasionally. We used to love Texas by the river and thought we might spend a few days there. Unfortunately there is a rule that tents are not permitted. We are self contained with porta loo etc. Just wondering if an...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-17/thylacine-babies-in-10-years-genetic-engineering-team-says/101333144

Wanttogo · Wanttogo

Looking to tow a 2.5t tare caravan, 3t ATM with a new MUX lst. Just the 2 of us. We would appreciate hearing your experiences - good & bad.

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

I was planning on filling a 10lt jerry can and keeping it on the passenger floor (just for the Oodnadatta track, just in case as I'm doing a few little detours) then using it up as soon as I get to Marree. I know it's not recommended but thought I could get way with it, but now I'm not so sure. The other option...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Awnings (Preview) I was looking at replacing my Carefree awning and contacted a local caravan repairer. He told me that it had been very difficult to obtain Carefree parts and there had not been any around for months. He also let me know that a shipment of about 700 had now arrived into Aus and the supply would now be okay....	DMaxer	8	945	01:54 PM Aug 29, 2022 by 86GTS
	How can I use my laptop on the road? (Preview) First up, Wifi, Broadband, bluetooth, all this stuff is rocket science to me. I don't know why but I cannot get my head around it. I am permanently on the road now but want to take my lap top with me. Can anyone suggest how best I can use it. Someone suggested a dongle which apparently attaches to the laptop...	Wayne o	17	2733	11:18 PM Aug 28, 2022 by Are We Lost
	How to 'see' Australia in a Motorhome? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All How to 'see' Australia in a Motorhome? My wife and I have never towed, never motorhome toured but are looking at buying a motorhome, say around 24 to 25 footer, perhaps Merc based RWD. We are interested in regional and country areas, pay sites in parks with beachside or other 'prime' location...	David L	36	3848	03:53 PM Aug 28, 2022 by David L
	Green's Lake Fish Rescue (Preview) As lake water levels drop at least Victorian Fisheries & many volunteers are doing good work saving the native fish population.	86GTS	0	655	09:31 AM Aug 28, 2022 by 86GTS
	Unable to access Wikicamps maps (Preview) Hi all. Is anyone having current issues with Wiki Camps. Site data, reviews and icons appear but no maps.	Ubique 68	9	1740	10:34 AM Aug 27, 2022 by spida
	2 weeks to get from Coffs to Eden (Preview) Where heading down the east coast in a caravan in October, we have about 2 weeks to get from Coffs to Eden. We would like some recommendations on some nice towns to stop at for 2 or 3 nights along the way to break the trip up. Has anybody got any good recommendations?	gu42	9	1612	11:01 PM Aug 26, 2022 by MQ3175
	Bedding ideas (Preview) We have just bought a VW Crafter campervan. I am after ideas on bedding as I will have to make it up at night It is the two couches with the table in the middle Ideas please, sheets? comforter set?	maids	10	1999	05:35 PM Aug 26, 2022 by maids
	Brisbane mobile caravan repair (Preview) Hello everyone, we need to replace 2 skylights. Brisbane nth. For years have had jacks caravan repairs but he no longer does mobile repairs. Any recommendations please.	the rocket	8	1440	11:25 AM Aug 26, 2022 by the rocket
	Fraser Island Name Change HAVE YOUR SAY ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) The Palaszczuk Government wishes to change the name of Fraser Island to K'gari in recognition of the Butchulla tribe. It's time to have your say as the proposal is open for public consultation until October 3. To have your say , visit https://haveyoursay.resources.qld.gov.au/k-gari-pla...	M80 D	31	2407	04:52 PM Aug 25, 2022 by Mike Harding
	Toilet cassette troĺley ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Am sèking advice and/or recommendations on what type of small lightweight trolly or cart to buy for the purpose of moving the toilet cassette from van to dump points as i have a back injury and am unable to carry the thing any great distances. TIA	DavidMMc	31	3321	12:47 PM Aug 25, 2022 by Dougwe
	Improve your caravan's radio antenna (Preview) Improve your caravan's radio antenna Most caravans, it appears, are fitted with a short flexible whip antenna for their radios, usually roof mounted, these antennas are very poor performers at both AM and FM frequencies. I considered replacing the one on my van with a better antenna but decided the...	Mike Harding	16	4951	04:30 PM Aug 23, 2022 by KevinJ
	Suburban SW6DEA gas hot water system does not fully light itself suburban SW6DEA hot water heater hot water water heater heater water (Preview) Like so many other caravan owners I have a Suburban SW6DEA gas hot water system in my caravan. I used it once successfully about 3 years ago and then on every successive trip I did so much swimming at public pools that I would shower there and have therefore not tried to use it again until a couple of weeks...	tenpro	6	3108	09:51 AM Aug 22, 2022 by Chris61
	Road Safety Iniatives (Preview) Another helpful post from Truck Friendly 3 - 2 - 1 GREEN REFLECTORS - A PLACE TO PULL OVER. These green reflectors will help you find a safe place to pull over for a short time to take a short break, check your load or left other vehicles pass. Please read in full before commenting. With the large numb...	The Travelling Dillberries	2	781	08:32 AM Aug 22, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Stopover to sleep (Preview) Good morning everyone. Im heading off soon. Is there anywhere in the area of Raymond Terrace (NSW) that we can stop just stop for a sleepover and back on the road further north. Recommendations please	shakey55	2	1208	03:39 PM Aug 21, 2022 by TimTim
	Recommendation for caravan park in/around Brisbane (Preview) Struggling to find a decent caravan park in Brisbane Any suddestion would be appreciated Thanks	aastek	7	1610	04:14 PM Aug 20, 2022 by the rocket
	Falling branches - a reminder (Preview) As I spend most of my time in forests then by necessity I usually camp under trees and just take the risk. However very close to my current campsite I came across the following (see pic). As you can see the gate is made from steel tube but a falling branch has landed directly on it and significantly deforme...	Mike Harding	17	2015	01:34 PM Aug 20, 2022 by Magnarc
	Texas Qld (Preview) Hi guys, we no longer have our big Jayco. Instead have a 30 second tent just to get away occasionally. We used to love Texas by the river and thought we might spend a few days there. Unfortunately there is a rule that tents are not permitted. We are self contained with porta loo etc. Just wondering if an...	Dolly	2	679	06:23 PM Aug 19, 2022 by Dolly
	Fat-tailed dunnart + gene splicing = Tasmanian tiger (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-17/thylacine-babies-in-10-years-genetic-engineering-team-says/101333144	dorian	8	1043	09:24 AM Aug 19, 2022 by dorian
	MUX 2022 towing 2.5t (Tare) caravan MUX 2.5t tare 3t (Preview) Looking to tow a 2.5t tare caravan, 3t ATM with a new MUX lst. Just the 2 of us. We would appreciate hearing your experiences - good & bad.	Wanttogo	13	3152	08:57 PM Aug 18, 2022 by Wanttogo
	Can you strap a jerry can on top of your maxtrx (Preview) I was planning on filling a 10lt jerry can and keeping it on the passenger floor (just for the Oodnadatta track, just in case as I'm doing a few little detours) then using it up as soon as I get to Marree. I know it's not recommended but thought I could get way with it, but now I'm not so sure. The other option...	Wannabe nomad	18	1486	02:31 PM Aug 17, 2022 by Ivan 01
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