The Grey Nomads - General

Plendo · Plendo

I would like to get an idea of what sort of consumption we can expect when we are on the road, and given that the rig is a constant what factors affect consumption and by how much. We will be towing a 21ft van with an al up weight just under 3 ton, we will be running with a GCM around 6.1 ton. I believe on good road...

barina · barina

Hi My son is taking my van out this weekend and cannot locate the light switch for the toilet / shower unit. Can anyone help please.

spida · spida

Sorry to those who I sent an email to re a new spider similar to a Huntsman. Just incase others are getting the same Red Rross email.... http://www.redcross.org.au/hoaxes_scams.aspx For facts try this http://www.hoax-slayer.com/brown-recluse.html

barrie · barrie

Old Bob the caretaker has been given his marching orders from the Murchison rest area WA ,he was paid a measly $50 a week to clean the toilets and collect the garbage,now the council have decided to sent a truck and two drivers to do the same job from Geraldon ,how can you justify that cost saving. We have...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

That Coramal & Roma caravans are now owned by Jayco? JC.

Cloak · Cloak

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/apn-newsdeskdrivers-over-75-years-old-on-queenslan/1873204/

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

a couple of weeks ago I saw a picture on this forum of an old gas bottle converted to a fire container. i can't find it now, cabin anyone remember where or when it was

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

I have attached the photo as promised, mow hen I look at it it looks olthan n it is, we use it often and it works great, we get about 40 continuos hours out of a 4kg bottle. A couple of hours at a time it seems to last forever. The new units look a lot prettier but do the same job. Good luck

gollymolly · gollymolly

If any one is looking for work, Keiths Timber and trusses have vacancies. check Gumtree. It is not for the light hearted, need to be very fit paying $21.00 per hour.You do work outside in the rain some of the time. The caravan park is fine and cost around $25.00 per night or $125.00 per week, Sat and Sunday...

spida · spida

The lovely Loki has reached another milestone today - congratulations - although he tells me there is no celebration going on! You are lucky I didnt know you would be at the Beverley meet or I would have suggested they celebrate with you

Dougwe · Dougwe

I am currently in Inverell NSW and will be heading to Townsville on Thursday and need to be there Saturday afternoon. I was going to go back to Moree then Roma (one night), Emerald (one night) then via Charters Towers to Townsville. OR Any opinions as to maybe go via Toowoomba, Rockhampton then up the Br...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

I see a lot of reference to camps Australia in the various editions, i have a copy of camps 6 which i think is great. i have also come across a website or app for wikicamps i have been using it to look at the various sites and places that members are at. It looks to me to be a great cheap and easy to use resource Th...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I see that WikiCamps is highly recommended by members. It would seem that it applies only to Iphone/pad/pod. Is there any way I can use this app on my MacBook ? Thank you for your feedback, Barry.

Apprentice Nomad · Apprentice Nomad

Spent the wet grey day driving around the Tweed Coast and looked at a couple of caravan parks, namely Fingal Head, Pottsville and Kingscliff and it seems that they all charge around $34-$45 per night for a powered site. I cant believe it!! Do they think it's Noosa or what? Maybe I need some ideas on free...

magraret · magraret

hi all at the moment we are at beachport s/a heading to meningie soon following the coast road we are thinking of going to ardrossan after that but not sure what we are missing along the way bypassing adalaide its self anyone have any suggestions of nice places (beachside )

Sol · Sol

I was just out on a callout and noticed a few caravans (approx 30) heading north. Was wondering how many of you are heading up to beautiful FNQ this winter and where are you going to stay? Anyone staying at Kurrimine or Mission Beach? Cheers Sol

landy · landy

We are in Broken Hill and would like to visit Coward Srings, can any one tell us what the condition of the road is from Roxby Downs to Coober Pedy via William Creek. We are towing a large van with a Land Rover Defender. Any info appreciated. Landy Sorry Folks popsted in wrong place have reposted...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, we did that and had a lovely lunch at a lovely little cafe here in down town Inverell then back to the Gypsy house for tea and coffee. It was great to catch up with Michelle and Ray again. Ray, just keep those wheels on the Gypsy Wagon turning so they don't get flat spots on them and the best way to that is g...

Duh · Duh

Just got an update on this park from CAW, apparently the symbol in the Camps book was an error and it is pet friendly;UPDATE ON A CARAVAN PARK BROOME - BROOME'S GATEWAY This is a new listing in Camps 7 ( WA site 486) and it is the only "pet friendly" caravan park within a reasonable drive (28 km)...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, Just wondering if you would like to know about a couple of websites that monitor fuel prices, including diesel in regional areas? I think I hear a resounding 'YES!' Okay, they are: 'Captain Compare' and 'MotorMouth'. They do other comparisons as well like roadside assistance, insuran...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Fuel Consumption What to expect (Preview) I would like to get an idea of what sort of consumption we can expect when we are on the road, and given that the rig is a constant what factors affect consumption and by how much. We will be towing a 21ft van with an al up weight just under 3 ton, we will be running with a GCM around 6.1 ton. I believe on good road...	Plendo	8	1196	08:13 PM May 24, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Toilet light in Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) Hi My son is taking my van out this weekend and cannot locate the light switch for the toilet / shower unit. Can anyone help please.	barina	10	837	05:37 PM May 24, 2013 by dorian
	new spider in AU (Preview) Sorry to those who I sent an email to re a new spider similar to a Huntsman. Just incase others are getting the same Red Rross email.... http://www.redcross.org.au/hoaxes_scams.aspx For facts try this http://www.hoax-slayer.com/brown-recluse.html	spida	6	1016	04:30 PM May 24, 2013 by dorian
	OLD BOB tossed aside (Preview) Old Bob the caretaker has been given his marching orders from the Murchison rest area WA ,he was paid a measly $50 a week to clean the toilets and collect the garbage,now the council have decided to sent a truck and two drivers to do the same job from Geraldon ,how can you justify that cost saving. We have...	barrie	14	1182	04:11 PM May 24, 2013 by dorian
	TRUE OR FALSE ? (Preview) That Coramal & Roma caravans are now owned by Jayco? JC.	justcruisin01	10	1089	05:42 AM May 24, 2013 by Sheba
	Elderly drivers to face yearly medical exams ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/apn-newsdeskdrivers-over-75-years-old-on-queenslan/1873204/	Cloak	41	2765	05:24 AM May 24, 2013 by yeoeleven
	Converted gas bottle (Preview) a couple of weeks ago I saw a picture on this forum of an old gas bottle converted to a fire container. i can't find it now, cabin anyone remember where or when it was	Poppy sore eye	7	1602	03:04 AM May 24, 2013 by Poppy sore eye
	Heater for Dougwe (Preview) I have attached the photo as promised, mow hen I look at it it looks olthan n it is, we use it often and it works great, we get about 40 continuos hours out of a 4kg bottle. A couple of hours at a time it seems to last forever. The new units look a lot prettier but do the same job. Good luck	Poppy sore eye	12	1155	01:34 AM May 24, 2013 by Dougwe
	Keith South Australia (Preview) If any one is looking for work, Keiths Timber and trusses have vacancies. check Gumtree. It is not for the light hearted, need to be very fit paying $21.00 per hour.You do work outside in the rain some of the time. The caravan park is fine and cost around $25.00 per night or $125.00 per week, Sat and Sunday...	gollymolly	3	587	01:31 AM May 24, 2013 by Dougwe
	Happy Birthday Loki (Preview) The lovely Loki has reached another milestone today - congratulations - although he tells me there is no celebration going on! You are lucky I didnt know you would be at the Beverley meet or I would have suggested they celebrate with you	spida	5	524	11:49 PM May 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	JUST A QUICK QUESTION IF I MAY (Preview) I am currently in Inverell NSW and will be heading to Townsville on Thursday and need to be there Saturday afternoon. I was going to go back to Moree then Roma (one night), Emerald (one night) then via Charters Towers to Townsville. OR Any opinions as to maybe go via Toowoomba, Rockhampton then up the Br...	Dougwe	27	1325	09:02 PM May 23, 2013 by BohemianGypsy
	Alternative camping site information (Preview) I see a lot of reference to camps Australia in the various editions, i have a copy of camps 6 which i think is great. i have also come across a website or app for wikicamps i have been using it to look at the various sites and places that members are at. It looks to me to be a great cheap and easy to use resource Th...	Poppy sore eye	10	1029	08:50 PM May 23, 2013 by Old Crofter
	WikiCamps app for Apple MacBook available ? (Preview) Hi, I see that WikiCamps is highly recommended by members. It would seem that it applies only to Iphone/pad/pod. Is there any way I can use this app on my MacBook ? Thank you for your feedback, Barry.	bazzle22	3	5103	12:16 PM May 23, 2013 by ChrisandPeter
	Tweed Coast Caravan Parks (Preview) Spent the wet grey day driving around the Tweed Coast and looked at a couple of caravan parks, namely Fingal Head, Pottsville and Kingscliff and it seems that they all charge around $34-$45 per night for a powered site. I cant believe it!! Do they think it's Noosa or what? Maybe I need some ideas on free...	Apprentice Nomad	7	1945	03:49 PM May 23, 2013 by Apprentice Nomad
	Meningie s/aust to Ardrossan s/aust (Preview) hi all at the moment we are at beachport s/a heading to meningie soon following the coast road we are thinking of going to ardrossan after that but not sure what we are missing along the way bypassing adalaide its self anyone have any suggestions of nice places (beachside )	magraret	2	505	02:57 PM May 23, 2013 by milo
	Who's heading to Far Nth Qld this winter? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was just out on a callout and noticed a few caravans (approx 30) heading north. Was wondering how many of you are heading up to beautiful FNQ this winter and where are you going to stay? Anyone staying at Kurrimine or Mission Beach? Cheers Sol	Sol	32	2095	01:30 PM May 23, 2013 by Sol
	Road Coditions (Preview) We are in Broken Hill and would like to visit Coward Srings, can any one tell us what the condition of the road is from Roxby Downs to Coober Pedy via William Creek. We are towing a large van with a Land Rover Defender. Any info appreciated. Landy Sorry Folks popsted in wrong place have reposted...	landy	1	666	05:34 AM May 23, 2013 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Dougwe and Bohemian Gypsy and Mr BG meet again (Preview) Yep, we did that and had a lovely lunch at a lovely little cafe here in down town Inverell then back to the Gypsy house for tea and coffee. It was great to catch up with Michelle and Ray again. Ray, just keep those wheels on the Gypsy Wagon turning so they don't get flat spots on them and the best way to that is g...	Dougwe	0	526	02:45 AM May 23, 2013 by Dougwe
	Update From Camps Aust Wide on the New Gateway Caravan Park In Broome - It is Pet Friendly (Preview) Just got an update on this park from CAW, apparently the symbol in the Camps book was an error and it is pet friendly;UPDATE ON A CARAVAN PARK BROOME - BROOME'S GATEWAY This is a new listing in Camps 7 ( WA site 486) and it is the only "pet friendly" caravan park within a reasonable drive (28 km)...	Duh	3	1024	08:16 AM May 23, 2013 by Duh
	Finding Cheaper Diesel (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if you would like to know about a couple of websites that monitor fuel prices, including diesel in regional areas? I think I hear a resounding 'YES!' Okay, they are: 'Captain Compare' and 'MotorMouth'. They do other comparisons as well like roadside assistance, insuran...	Wild1	2	606	04:50 AM May 23, 2013 by Wombat 280
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