The Grey Nomads - General

BEAVER · BEAVER

I have never travelled through this area and was wondering is the Monaro Highway suitable for towing a caravan from Canberra to Cann River please? All information will be helpfull -- Edited by BEAVER on Saturday 15th of June 2013 10:27:54 PM

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Another question, we have decided that we will be getting a motorhome in preference to a caravan. The question now is do we go for an over the cab bed, we have been given arguments both for and against. We need to know what you think. Please be brutal, what and why do you do? thanks

JayDee · JayDee

I have been to the Brisbane Caravan show mainly 'cause i was interested in a Honda Gennie, but even at $1700 (Incl gift pack) still to exey, I am looking at the following gennie on ebay. Who has a el cheapo gennie from China and how is it performing. We have a "Mammoth" brand chinese gennie, bu...

barrie · barrie

Just seen the first adverts for Xmas layby's have i missed out on a few months somewhere?????????/

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Which way shall I go? I usually go Kingaroy, Dalby, then various ways to Goondiwindi. Either Moonie or Cecil Plains etc. What about Dalby, Moonie, St George, Hebel, Lighting Ridge and back on to the Newell further down, maybe around Griffith. Does that sound ok and what are the roads like in the seco...

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Doing some voluntary work at Katherine. Involves cleaning/clearing out overgrown foliage

Mark · Mark

G'day Folks On another post I made it was commented that it was nice to be able to see our faces on our avatar (we have our heads hanging out the window) and aside from that being the first time anybody has been pleased to see my face , it actually got me thinking about how too often we never actually get...

jules47 · jules47

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARJ - AND MANY MORE TO COME!!!

JayDee · JayDee

Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100.Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc.Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area.But!!! we are very mindful o...

rice1granny · rice1granny

Hi Has anyone used or are using or have heard how good or bad the Hyland Hitch is? We are thinking of attaching one to our rig for our tow vehicle (being a Pajero) so that we are able to open rear door for access to back of car! Thanking you for any feedback. (Our first post). Graham and Helen

reglynn · reglynn

Morning all, we are heading up to QLD via the Kidman Way, we are at the moment in Cobar, good road up from the border, was wondering what is ahead for us????? Cheers Reg ans Lynn

bill12 · bill12

I was reading the Courier mail, and funding has been announced for a bridge acroos the Jardine R. All I cansay is about time!The present unreliable ferry is a rip off, and since the the local indigenous council destroyed the ford further up river, travelers to the top of the Cape have been forced to pay t...

herbie · herbie

The show grounds at Nyngan NSW has been closed to camping,due to the two caravan parks in the town ,taking their complaints to the council.In the article it stated why should local pensioners paying rates ,be subsiding (The Most Affluent Visitors ) to stay in the town in their $250.000/$500.000 set u...

Powercasta · Powercasta

Hi we have a 2 year old supreme van, we can't fault it but we have noticed that the sealant on the edges against the protective edge strips have an unsightly appearance of mould, i have tried various "mould" removing products but they don't work! Any Ideas!!! Does anyone else have this pr...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I put a birthday wish in idegress by mistake, sorry.

Cupie · Cupie

I have just read an article on the front page of an SEQ Community newspaper. It seems that a local has just claimed the world record for a Solo assisted "Round Australia' ride by pushbike. Reid Anderton of Thornlands (Brissy) has recently completed the journey in 37 days, 1 hour and 18 minutes. H...

kiwi rainbow · kiwi rainbow

Another stinking hot day, but I was game to mow the lawns, with Spida taking the clippings away to use as mulch. Evidence:-

herbie · herbie

Although it is 32c here in Weipa at the moment the weather man is saying suck it up while you can, because from tomorrow until at least next wed/.day rain and thunderstorms are predicted. So we are heading out of here early in the morning., before we get locked in.First over nighter should be at Coen all g...

John woodfine · John woodfine

Has anyone any information

eureka · eureka

Is July a good time to visit Lightning Ridge? would it be too cold then? I'm heading in that direction on the 4th. Helen

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Monaro Highway between Canberra to Cann River (Preview) I have never travelled through this area and was wondering is the Monaro Highway suitable for towing a caravan from Canberra to Cann River please? All information will be helpfull -- Edited by BEAVER on Saturday 15th of June 2013 10:27:54 PM	BEAVER	4	6316	04:56 PM Jun 16, 2013 by Dougwe
	Over cab or not (Preview) Another question, we have decided that we will be getting a motorhome in preference to a caravan. The question now is do we go for an over the cab bed, we have been given arguments both for and against. We need to know what you think. Please be brutal, what and why do you do? thanks	Poppy sore eye	17	1298	03:58 PM Jun 16, 2013 by jules47
	El Cheapo Generators (Preview) I have been to the Brisbane Caravan show mainly 'cause i was interested in a Honda Gennie, but even at $1700 (Incl gift pack) still to exey, I am looking at the following gennie on ebay. Who has a el cheapo gennie from China and how is it performing. We have a "Mammoth" brand chinese gennie, bu...	JayDee	21	1124	06:11 AM Jun 16, 2013 by Mark
	Xmas already (Preview) Just seen the first adverts for Xmas layby's have i missed out on a few months somewhere?????????/	barrie	6	490	05:39 AM Jun 16, 2013 by neilnruth
	Heading south next week Advice please (Preview) Which way shall I go? I usually go Kingaroy, Dalby, then various ways to Goondiwindi. Either Moonie or Cecil Plains etc. What about Dalby, Moonie, St George, Hebel, Lighting Ridge and back on to the Newell further down, maybe around Griffith. Does that sound ok and what are the roads like in the seco...	Happywanderer	10	736	09:47 PM Jun 15, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Kiwis CAN CLIMB TREES (Preview) Doing some voluntary work at Katherine. Involves cleaning/clearing out overgrown foliage	Kiwi-as	7	798	08:51 PM Jun 15, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Do we see, or don't we see, that is the question?? (Preview) G'day Folks On another post I made it was commented that it was nice to be able to see our faces on our avatar (we have our heads hanging out the window) and aside from that being the first time anybody has been pleased to see my face , it actually got me thinking about how too often we never actually get...	Mark	13	945	08:39 PM Jun 15, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Birthday Wishes to Happy Wanderer (Preview) HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARJ - AND MANY MORE TO COME!!!	jules47	13	1022	03:40 PM Jun 15, 2013 by mongrel
	Gas heater for van (Preview) Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100.Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc.Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area.But!!! we are very mindful o...	JayDee	10	1068	02:15 PM Jun 15, 2013 by sandsmere
	Hyland Hitch (Preview) Hi Has anyone used or are using or have heard how good or bad the Hyland Hitch is? We are thinking of attaching one to our rig for our tow vehicle (being a Pajero) so that we are able to open rear door for access to back of car! Thanking you for any feedback. (Our first post). Graham and Helen	rice1granny	9	3040	04:10 AM Jun 15, 2013 by rice1granny
	Kidman Way (Preview) Morning all, we are heading up to QLD via the Kidman Way, we are at the moment in Cobar, good road up from the border, was wondering what is ahead for us????? Cheers Reg ans Lynn	reglynn	4	3015	03:51 AM Jun 15, 2013 by Frog53
	They are going to build a bridgeacross the Jardine River, FNQ! (Preview) I was reading the Courier mail, and funding has been announced for a bridge acroos the Jardine R. All I cansay is about time!The present unreliable ferry is a rip off, and since the the local indigenous council destroyed the ford further up river, travelers to the top of the Cape have been forced to pay t...	bill12	7	813	03:22 AM Jun 15, 2013 by herbie
	Nyngan NSW SHOWGROUNDS CAMPING CLOSED (Preview) The show grounds at Nyngan NSW has been closed to camping,due to the two caravan parks in the town ,taking their complaints to the council.In the article it stated why should local pensioners paying rates ,be subsiding (The Most Affluent Visitors ) to stay in the town in their $250.000/$500.000 set u...	herbie	25	3332	01:41 AM Jun 15, 2013 by NeilandRaine
	Mould on the cladding sealant (Preview) Hi we have a 2 year old supreme van, we can't fault it but we have noticed that the sealant on the edges against the protective edge strips have an unsightly appearance of mould, i have tried various "mould" removing products but they don't work! Any Ideas!!! Does anyone else have this pr...	Powercasta	3	718	12:21 AM Jun 15, 2013 by TAJ
	BIRTHDAY WISH IN idegress (Preview) I put a birthday wish in idegress by mistake, sorry.	Dougwe	6	564	11:56 PM Jun 14, 2013 by _wombat_
	How fast can you go 'round the block' (Preview) I have just read an article on the front page of an SEQ Community newspaper. It seems that a local has just claimed the world record for a Solo assisted "Round Australia' ride by pushbike. Reid Anderton of Thornlands (Brissy) has recently completed the journey in 37 days, 1 hour and 18 minutes. H...	Cupie	4	643	03:57 PM Jun 14, 2013 by Roving-Dutchy
	female volunteer (Preview) Another stinking hot day, but I was game to mow the lawns, with Spida taking the clippings away to use as mulch. Evidence:-	kiwi rainbow	5	654	03:57 PM Jun 14, 2013 by Dougwe
	Rain and thunderstorms forcast for Weipa (Preview) Although it is 32c here in Weipa at the moment the weather man is saying suck it up while you can, because from tomorrow until at least next wed/.day rain and thunderstorms are predicted. So we are heading out of here early in the morning., before we get locked in.First over nighter should be at Coen all g...	herbie	3	908	01:57 PM Jun 14, 2013 by jimricho
	12v microwave (Preview) Has anyone any information	John woodfine	2	691	09:57 AM Jun 14, 2013 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Lightning Ridge (Preview) Is July a good time to visit Lightning Ridge? would it be too cold then? I'm heading in that direction on the 4th. Helen	eureka	5	682	06:25 AM Jun 14, 2013 by herbie
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