The Grey Nomads - General

Glenelg · Glenelg

if you tow & your Tug plus van are over 7.5m you can put a sign on left side at back. to help you turn left without the sign it is illegal to use two or part of two lanes to turn left. with the sign on back you are covered by law, if a car comes up the left side of you and hits you so long as left indicator is o...

Vic41 · Vic41

The owners of CAW have passed on this message before but are still being asked about whether this is true on their current trip around part of Oz (they met up with Jules and some others in Broome recently). This is an extract from their latest newsletter;It seems that the "Camps has been sold to Bi...

flatwall31 · flatwall31

We are soon to start the Big Lap and wonder what is the best radio to buy for use on the trip?

Olley46 · Olley46

Could someone tell me how to draw on a photo, the same as moamajohn has done in his post of the three most essential things to carry with you,he has drawn three red circles round his car ,van, and BBQ ,how is this done, thank you. Lance C

moamajohn · moamajohn

Short and sweet ,,, these are my 3 priorities .What are yours ?

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday ,as the topic implies ....I was chatting to the chap next to me in the Charleville C/Park last week and we were looking at the van opposite and how the owners had not fixed the awning down as it was getting windy . he then informed me that a friend of his had made a claim to his ins Co when his awning took...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Does anyone know how to access the water pump on a thetford 402 toilet, our has stopped working. I have checked the fuse but I can not find access to the pump itself.

Millar family · Millar family

Hi all We are looking a buying a van for our lap and have been looking at second hand. Today however we went to our Jayco dealer to look at a van that had been traded in (I know.. silly thing to do) and saw the Starcraft 16ft which is not too far out of our price range. Have any members had any experience or know...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Having been a member for a number of years and travelled in each state and territory with Grey Nomad stickers on my car and van and never meeting another Forum member I started to wonder if there were really any out there, well yesterday at Mataranka it really did happen not only did I meet TWO forum memb...

Oma · Oma

http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/07/12/from-molesworth-to-nsw-border/

first timer · first timer

Hi Everyone I'm hoping that someone maybe able to make comment on camps app on android tablet. If you have it installed does it work ok and is it as good as having the book? I am looking forward to your response and thank you in advance. Regards Ashley

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Whilst having a quiet dinner last night there was a massive explosion in the Caravan park, along with many others I took off outside to see what had happened and discovered that a lady was being looked after by others from the park and an ambulance had been called so I left. Today I discovered what happe...

Nathalie · Nathalie

Hi all. Just doing some homework, and what better place to do it but here. Can any of you tell me if it is possible to have a roof top boat loader on a camper van type of vehicle like a long wheel base Sprint? If it can, is it easy to use, and could you direct me to some images or videos please. thank you in advanc...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Hello our round trip From Echuca to Charleville ,St George,to Echuca.Via Lightning Ridge etc was wonderful .Albeit cut short due to our needs as G/parents and being reqd in melb for caretaking duties for a sickie, but thats what we do isn,t it .! We did 800 kays today from the Ridge to a tiny town cal...

zigzagps · zigzagps

Selection of "Caravan and Motorhome", "RM Williams' Outback", "Caravan World", "Go Camping" and "Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures" to give away to good home. Probably about 25 or so diff copies. Reasonably good condition. Perth hills l...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, We left Nagambie today and went over to Aysons Reserve a few here called in at Greens Lake there was one only RV there will stay a while as i am not in a hurry to move. Mr Red.

Jonathan · Jonathan

Well .. my time in the north is drawing to a close .. too soon I know! (but going to enjoy the arrival of my 1st Grandchild in Tweed Heads) .. Departing Bivouac Junction this coming Sunday .. going to "overnight" at Theresa Creek Dam (near Clermont) before meeting up with friends at Emerald o...

moamajohn · moamajohn

I confess that my topic may be a tad overstated.Weird,strange or at least different is how to describe the ridge.We were surprised as to the amount of activity as soon as you arrive.A very busy town indeed and larger than we thought .Quite clearly the tourists dollars are its major income without dou...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Was looking at a Nissan patrol 2007 and says braked 2500. Does anyone know if any later models can do 3500 braked?

RosieW · RosieW

We had a bit of an issue with the bus - a seal on one of the rear tyres - something that required a diesel mechanic - needed urgent attention. As we were unable to move it, we called a mobile diesel service, belonging to one Kel Stanton. Fantastic bloke, and even better service - not to mention he doesn't c...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Seen a lot of Tugs with Caravans on the rd over 7.5m without Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle on left of van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) if you tow & your Tug plus van are over 7.5m you can put a sign on left side at back. to help you turn left without the sign it is illegal to use two or part of two lanes to turn left. with the sign on back you are covered by law, if a car comes up the left side of you and hits you so long as left indicator is o...	Glenelg	31	1818	08:15 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Baz421
	Camps Australia Wide NOT sold to Big 4 (Preview) The owners of CAW have passed on this message before but are still being asked about whether this is true on their current trip around part of Oz (they met up with Jules and some others in Broome recently). This is an extract from their latest newsletter;It seems that the "Camps has been sold to Bi...	Vic41	3	996	07:50 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Fastcoach
	Best Radio for use on the Big Lap? (Preview) We are soon to start the Big Lap and wonder what is the best radio to buy for use on the trip?	flatwall31	11	1289	07:39 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Plendo
	Drawing on a photo (Preview) Could someone tell me how to draw on a photo, the same as moamajohn has done in his post of the three most essential things to carry with you,he has drawn three red circles round his car ,van, and BBQ ,how is this done, thank you. Lance C	Olley46	3	707	07:29 PM Jul 13, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	The Three most important items to tour with . (Preview) Short and sweet ,,, these are my 3 priorities .What are yours ?	moamajohn	16	1774	07:19 PM Jul 13, 2014 by _wombat_
	Re Insurance and your Awning (Preview) Gday ,as the topic implies ....I was chatting to the chap next to me in the Charleville C/Park last week and we were looking at the van opposite and how the owners had not fixed the awning down as it was getting windy . he then informed me that a friend of his had made a claim to his ins Co when his awning took...	moamajohn	9	1184	06:45 PM Jul 13, 2014 by rockylizard
	Thetford water pump (Preview) Does anyone know how to access the water pump on a thetford 402 toilet, our has stopped working. I have checked the fuse but I can not find access to the pump itself.	Poppy sore eye	7	915	04:08 PM Jul 13, 2014 by mr glassies
	Jayco Starcraft (Preview) Hi all We are looking a buying a van for our lap and have been looking at second hand. Today however we went to our Jayco dealer to look at a van that had been traded in (I know.. silly thing to do) and saw the Starcraft 16ft which is not too far out of our price range. Have any members had any experience or know...	Millar family	4	1637	03:23 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Millar family
	it has finally happened I met some Forum members (Preview) Having been a member for a number of years and travelled in each state and territory with Grey Nomad stickers on my car and van and never meeting another Forum member I started to wonder if there were really any out there, well yesterday at Mataranka it really did happen not only did I meet TWO forum memb...	aussietraveller	4	696	12:44 PM Jul 13, 2014 by justcruisin01
	Back into NSW (Preview) http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/07/12/from-molesworth-to-nsw-border/	Oma	3	581	08:16 AM Jul 13, 2014 by Glenelg
	camps australa wide on android ? (Preview) Hi Everyone I'm hoping that someone maybe able to make comment on camps app on android tablet. If you have it installed does it work ok and is it as good as having the book? I am looking forward to your response and thank you in advance. Regards Ashley	first timer	11	773	08:04 AM Jul 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Caravan Gas Explosion (Preview) Whilst having a quiet dinner last night there was a massive explosion in the Caravan park, along with many others I took off outside to see what had happened and discovered that a lady was being looked after by others from the park and an ambulance had been called so I left. Today I discovered what happe...	aussietraveller	17	2244	07:55 AM Jul 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Can you load a boat onto the roof of a campervan? (Preview) Hi all. Just doing some homework, and what better place to do it but here. Can any of you tell me if it is possible to have a roof top boat loader on a camper van type of vehicle like a long wheel base Sprint? If it can, is it easy to use, and could you direct me to some images or videos please. thank you in advanc...	Nathalie	12	1272	10:29 PM Jul 12, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Our Journey ends . (Preview) Hello our round trip From Echuca to Charleville ,St George,to Echuca.Via Lightning Ridge etc was wonderful .Albeit cut short due to our needs as G/parents and being reqd in melb for caretaking duties for a sickie, but thats what we do isn,t it .! We did 800 kays today from the Ridge to a tiny town cal...	moamajohn	7	844	05:58 PM Jul 12, 2014 by Plendo
	Free Caravan Magazines (Preview) Selection of "Caravan and Motorhome", "RM Williams' Outback", "Caravan World", "Go Camping" and "Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures" to give away to good home. Probably about 25 or so diff copies. Reasonably good condition. Perth hills l...	zigzagps	3	944	09:51 AM Jul 12, 2014 by Vic41
	Left Nagambie Today (Preview) Hi, We left Nagambie today and went over to Aysons Reserve a few here called in at Greens Lake there was one only RV there will stay a while as i am not in a hurry to move. Mr Red.	Mr Red	1	413	09:10 AM Jul 12, 2014 by Dougwe
	Heading South again .. (Preview) Well .. my time in the north is drawing to a close .. too soon I know! (but going to enjoy the arrival of my 1st Grandchild in Tweed Heads) .. Departing Bivouac Junction this coming Sunday .. going to "overnight" at Theresa Creek Dam (near Clermont) before meeting up with friends at Emerald o...	Jonathan	9	732	06:15 AM Jul 12, 2014 by Jonathan
	Lovely Lightning Ridge (Preview) I confess that my topic may be a tad overstated.Weird,strange or at least different is how to describe the ridge.We were surprised as to the amount of activity as soon as you arrive.A very busy town indeed and larger than we thought .Quite clearly the tourists dollars are its major income without dou...	moamajohn	9	905	08:37 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Wombat 280
	nissan patrol (Preview) Hi Was looking at a Nissan patrol 2007 and says braked 2500. Does anyone know if any later models can do 3500 braked?	the rocket	2	565	08:23 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Hallmark1
	Fantastic service on the Sunshine Coast (Preview) We had a bit of an issue with the bus - a seal on one of the rear tyres - something that required a diesel mechanic - needed urgent attention. As we were unable to move it, we called a mobile diesel service, belonging to one Kel Stanton. Fantastic bloke, and even better service - not to mention he doesn't c...	RosieW	2	458	05:43 PM Jul 11, 2014 by miroku12g
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