The Grey Nomads - General

03_troopy · 03_troopy

I am currently looking at buying a secondhand Avan Camper trailer (Aliner, Cruiser, Cruisliner), and am after the good oil on what to look for. The budget we are looking at is $20K to $25K. What I need though is something that can handle some offroad camping and would need to get one that has the upgraded...

Homer and Marge · Homer and Marge

Has anyone out there towed with Nissan X Trail 2.5L petrol? Ours is 2 years old and in good nick. We are heading off in June with our new Coromal Transforma MT45 pop top. Homer is a bit worried that the Nissan may not have the power to tow the van. The tare of the van is 1170 and overall length is 6110mm. We...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Here I am again after another week in the tropics, I just don't know where the time goes really, it sure goes somewhere that's for sure. To start with and to get it out the way I finally caught up with my mate Clark on Tuesday and it was good to see him again, he has finally realised that he should have is re...

Golddetectornomad · Golddetectornomad

As my Land Rover Discovery has just been written off as described in separate post, I have today been offered for purchase a 2009 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 2.5 litre Diesel, Manual gears, twin cab . My Jayco is approx. 19' tandem Heritage and the vehicle I have been offered has only 26000 kms on clock ho...

Nelly · Nelly

This really is a great site to be part of. As I am new to this forum and have read a lot of interesting ideas etc., I will really have to mention that some of the comments that Gary makes are quite funny and witty - I do have a chuckle when I read them. One that comes to mind was his comment to his Mum about putt...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, just spend a very pleasant 3 days at the Calliope River Crossing campsite - bit of a shock to the system to see how the floods have rearranged the landscape, only the northern upper side is still viable. Drove up to Rockie today to do some shopping etc., and then, as it was getting late and I needed...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Came down from Warialda along the Fossickers Way and yesterday I travelled from Manilla NSW, through Gunnedah, to Coonabarabran and onto Mendooran. It has been quite a while since I went this way and I have to remind all travellers just how great that journey is. The roads are in very good nick...

wazzawiseone · wazzawiseone

Hello Friends I have an out of the ordinary request for help and if it contravenes Forum Rules, Moderator please delete. Am looking to purchase a particular type of inflatable boat directly from Singapore. Why Singapore? , because there is a particular type call a Sampan that I am interested in and t...

magraret · magraret

hi all in the caravan and moterhome book 187 on page 100 there is a picture of two captains chairs instead of the cafe style seating can any one tell me if they have them and if they do are they comfortable, where can you get them and how much please as that seems to be a great idea

JayDee · JayDee

In Queensland we can pick up the 2013 Caravan Park directory virtually from any Caravan Park.. I have tried to find same for the other states on the internet, but no luck. Anybody have any ideas as to how we can access the list of parks in the to her States. We are about to leave Brisbane on a 4 to 6 months jou...

herbie · herbie

If anyone decided to head up into the Cape a good idea is to stop in at the quarantine station about 20ks north of Coen on the way up ,as it has a wealth of information regarding the can do's and can't do's while visiting the Top End. The guy has been doing this same job for over 26 years ,so he is only too ha...

Terra Domus · Terra Domus

I would love to take part in a GN musical Muster. Have been to many Folk, Country and blues Music events over many years, I reckon we could have our own Grey Nomads Muster. I have already met, and played music with, a number of GN at various campsites, so why not have a big meet next year. Anyone interest...

Legendts · Legendts

Hello all, are there any owners out there with a Truelux? I know Banjo has one and I thank him for his views and looking for other owners input if possible. Thanks in advance.

Oz Gypsy · Oz Gypsy

A camera has been found at a free camp near Mt Isa. Could belong to Toyota van, rego no. AU65VE If anyone has lost this camera, PM me and I will put you in touch with the finder. Regards, Bev

Cellery · Cellery

Hi, we are looking to purchase a Shade cloth Annex as our canvas one gets a bit warm in summer. We need it to be fully enclosed to keep the Pooch in. Has anyone purchased or can recommend where to buy? Thanks Cellery

TAJ · TAJ

just read the top tourist park general news happened 6 weeks ago couple were asleep when thieves put there hand in and stole i phone car keys and ladies handbag no items found but caught on security cameras this happened at DUBBO security safe advertised caravan park ..managers did all they could to he...

JulieM · JulieM

I realise many of you must have done this trip. I'm leaving the Sydney area at the end of the month to travel to Loxton SA. I have to do 2 hours at a time because I travel with my 85 year old Mum and the 2 dogs. Just looking for tips about the Hay plain. I think I can manage the rest. Thanking you in anticipation. J...

Delta18 · Delta18

First trip in this van & I forgot the tripod. Not much fun trying to prop up the dish on a post & rail fence & make it work. This first trip was a shakedown to discover what we forgot to pack. The first thing (no second actually) missing was notebook & pen!

kandagal · kandagal

No matter how much planning you do something always seems to crop up to get in the way. Therefore we are NOT going to Dickabram Bridge today. As we are leaving on a cruise next Sat. from Sydney too much still needs to be done to allow us to go & play nomads this week. The hoohaw after our accident &am...

barmy bill · barmy bill

Hi all could anyone tell me is it possible to go to Cooktown from Cairns via the ferry with a van in tow? is the road suitable or is the Mulligan Hwy the only way to go? thanks Bill

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Pros and Cons of Avan Camper Trailers (Preview) I am currently looking at buying a secondhand Avan Camper trailer (Aliner, Cruiser, Cruisliner), and am after the good oil on what to look for. The budget we are looking at is $20K to $25K. What I need though is something that can handle some offroad camping and would need to get one that has the upgraded...	03_troopy	6	14348	09:06 PM Jul 8, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Towing with Nissan XTrail 2.5L Petrol (Preview) Has anyone out there towed with Nissan X Trail 2.5L petrol? Ours is 2 years old and in good nick. We are heading off in June with our new Coromal Transforma MT45 pop top. Homer is a bit worried that the Nissan may not have the power to tow the van. The tare of the van is 1170 and overall length is 6110mm. We...	Homer and Marge	23	20536	04:02 AM Jul 9, 2013 by Homer and Marge
	UPDATE July 8, 2013 (Preview) Here I am again after another week in the tropics, I just don't know where the time goes really, it sure goes somewhere that's for sure. To start with and to get it out the way I finally caught up with my mate Clark on Tuesday and it was good to see him again, he has finally realised that he should have is re...	Dougwe	17	1029	04:00 AM Jul 9, 2013 by nomadic1
	Has anyone had experience with towing a 20' Jayco Caravan with a Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 2009 model diesel? (Preview) As my Land Rover Discovery has just been written off as described in separate post, I have today been offered for purchase a 2009 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 2.5 litre Diesel, Manual gears, twin cab . My Jayco is approx. 19' tandem Heritage and the vehicle I have been offered has only 26000 kms on clock ho...	Golddetectornomad	7	2820	03:51 AM Jul 9, 2013 by Golddetectornomad
	Gary Kelly - Guru (Preview) This really is a great site to be part of. As I am new to this forum and have read a lot of interesting ideas etc., I will really have to mention that some of the comments that Gary makes are quite funny and witty - I do have a chuckle when I read them. One that comes to mind was his comment to his Mum about putt...	Nelly	6	878	03:32 AM Jul 9, 2013 by Golddetectornomad
	Getting Ready for the Marlborough Straight (Preview) Hi all, just spend a very pleasant 3 days at the Calliope River Crossing campsite - bit of a shock to the system to see how the floods have rearranged the landscape, only the northern upper side is still viable. Drove up to Rockie today to do some shopping etc., and then, as it was getting late and I needed...	Wild1	5	845	03:24 AM Jul 9, 2013 by herbie
	Mullaley, New South Wales (Preview) Gday... Came down from Warialda along the Fossickers Way and yesterday I travelled from Manilla NSW, through Gunnedah, to Coonabarabran and onto Mendooran. It has been quite a while since I went this way and I have to remind all travellers just how great that journey is. The roads are in very good nick...	rockylizard	6	767	02:11 AM Jul 9, 2013 by eureka
	An Unusual Request for Help (Preview) Hello Friends I have an out of the ordinary request for help and if it contravenes Forum Rules, Moderator please delete. Am looking to purchase a particular type of inflatable boat directly from Singapore. Why Singapore? , because there is a particular type call a Sampan that I am interested in and t...	wazzawiseone	5	1005	02:05 AM Jul 9, 2013 by jimbo
	captain chairs for vans (Preview) hi all in the caravan and moterhome book 187 on page 100 there is a picture of two captains chairs instead of the cafe style seating can any one tell me if they have them and if they do are they comfortable, where can you get them and how much please as that seems to be a great idea	magraret	22	5328	12:34 AM Jul 9, 2013 by Hydeeeho
	NSW & Vic. & S.A. Caravan Park book (Preview) In Queensland we can pick up the 2013 Caravan Park directory virtually from any Caravan Park.. I have tried to find same for the other states on the internet, but no luck. Anybody have any ideas as to how we can access the list of parks in the to her States. We are about to leave Brisbane on a 4 to 6 months jou...	JayDee	11	1793	09:08 AM Jul 8, 2013 by JayDee
	Quarantine Station Coen.QLD (Preview) If anyone decided to head up into the Cape a good idea is to stop in at the quarantine station about 20ks north of Coen on the way up ,as it has a wealth of information regarding the can do's and can't do's while visiting the Top End. The guy has been doing this same job for over 26 years ,so he is only too ha...	herbie	0	1307	07:02 AM Jul 8, 2013 by herbie
	Calling all GN Musicians (Preview) I would love to take part in a GN musical Muster. Have been to many Folk, Country and blues Music events over many years, I reckon we could have our own Grey Nomads Muster. I have already met, and played music with, a number of GN at various campsites, so why not have a big meet next year. Anyone interest...	Terra Domus	23	1231	12:09 PM Jul 8, 2013 by biggles
	Truelux Fifth Wheelers (Preview) Hello all, are there any owners out there with a Truelux? I know Banjo has one and I thank him for his views and looking for other owners input if possible. Thanks in advance.	Legendts	0	846	03:25 AM Jul 8, 2013 by Legendts
	Lost camera - Mt Isa area (Preview) A camera has been found at a free camp near Mt Isa. Could belong to Toyota van, rego no. AU65VE If anyone has lost this camera, PM me and I will put you in touch with the finder. Regards, Bev	Oz Gypsy	0	426	02:10 AM Jul 8, 2013 by Oz Gypsy
	Shade cloth Annex (Preview) Hi, we are looking to purchase a Shade cloth Annex as our canvas one gets a bit warm in summer. We need it to be fully enclosed to keep the Pooch in. Has anyone purchased or can recommend where to buy? Thanks Cellery	Cellery	8	1047	05:43 AM Jul 8, 2013 by Cellery
	CUB CAMPER items stolen (Preview) just read the top tourist park general news happened 6 weeks ago couple were asleep when thieves put there hand in and stole i phone car keys and ladies handbag no items found but caught on security cameras this happened at DUBBO security safe advertised caravan park ..managers did all they could to he...	TAJ	11	1784	04:23 AM Jul 8, 2013 by Duh
	Hay Plains (Preview) I realise many of you must have done this trip. I'm leaving the Sydney area at the end of the month to travel to Loxton SA. I have to do 2 hours at a time because I travel with my 85 year old Mum and the 2 dogs. Just looking for tips about the Hay plain. I think I can manage the rest. Thanking you in anticipation. J...	JulieM	10	1325	02:40 AM Jul 8, 2013 by The dog lady
	Who hasn't done something similar..... (Preview) First trip in this van & I forgot the tripod. Not much fun trying to prop up the dish on a post & rail fence & make it work. This first trip was a shakedown to discover what we forgot to pack. The first thing (no second actually) missing was notebook & pen!	Delta18	19	1470	02:01 AM Jul 8, 2013 by The dog lady
	Dickabram Bridge Change of plans (Preview) No matter how much planning you do something always seems to crop up to get in the way. Therefore we are NOT going to Dickabram Bridge today. As we are leaving on a cruise next Sat. from Sydney too much still needs to be done to allow us to go & play nomads this week. The hoohaw after our accident &am...	kandagal	0	451	07:00 PM Jul 7, 2013 by kandagal
	Cairns to Cooktown (Preview) Hi all could anyone tell me is it possible to go to Cooktown from Cairns via the ferry with a van in tow? is the road suitable or is the Mulligan Hwy the only way to go? thanks Bill	barmy bill	14	1414	12:29 AM Jul 8, 2013 by The dog lady
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