The Grey Nomads - General

gdayjr · gdayjr

I have just got home from opening day of the Caravan and Camping show at Rosehill. Perfect weather, and big crowds. Some caravan dealers say they are only taking orders, and have no stock for immediate deliveries. Others seem to have stock, and pricing seems to be a bit over the top on some brands. No Jay...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Have had flu jabs for years (to shut the bride up) - roll-up at the pharmacy and 15 minutes later on my way. What's the go with the China virus? I don't intend to get the jab for as long as possible to give them time to do the testing on others. What personal information do they want? Is it extensive or not l...

keiron · keiron

I am looking at the possibility of buying a 2013 disco 4, and notice that the rear cargo doors has the bottom half fold down. Does this interfere with the caravan coupling (when connected) and haw much difficulty in fitting cargo drawers and / or fridge slide.

kdazz · kdazz

Hi all, new to this but could someone please advise if there is a lot of difference between a 40 ft or a 48 ft bus for availability of camping sites around this great country. 2 of us want to live and travel full time

Willi Crash · Willi Crash

I am currently transitioning from liveaboard cruising yacht to liveaboard motorhome. I am doing the research now for a purchase in September but the choices are a bit daunting. I know it's a newbie question but I was hoping for some guidance from this community. My budget is $90k. There is only me and a...

Hutcho · Hutcho

We have a diesel pajero towing an 18 1/2 foot van worried about how steep and windy is the road ,should we drive back to Innisfail and drive up to the Tablelands using the Palmerston Hwy?

briche · briche

Cheryl and I have been on the road for about 7 years, not full time and we are it in the final stages of preparing to travel to WA for an unknown amount of time but at least 12 months but when you throw in NT and back into Queensland to continue our last visit there it could well be 2 years. What we are asking s...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

This post is not, for or against ,any vaccine, it is just a link to the PFIZER -Bio n tech covid 19 Fact sheet for recipients and care givers. https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all has anyone visited this lake recently ... do they know the water level ? as of 2021 Thankyou

the rocket · the rocket

thankyou cindy for all the time you and your husband put into this site. It truely is the best caravanning forum on the net. i realize paid advertising enables all of us to enjoy this site for free And a small donation towards the newsletter that is appreciated by all is a good idea. Thankyou for not makin...

deverall11 · deverall11

Hello everyone, It seems a certain caravan manufacturer has left me with no choice other than start legal proceedings. This has been going on since 2015. My question is where do you start? Do you go to FairTrading or somewhere else? Cheers, Larry

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Which carrier are you using for your data only for Ipad. We have been with Telstra for donkeys but notice there are better deals out there. Tried Optus years ago but svs was disgraceful and their PR was atrocious so vowed...NEVER AGAIN. Thanks for all and any advice

KFT · KFT

This weekend the door handle broke off. I looked at it and came up with a temporary solution that worked quite well. New part on order.I drilled 4 holes and used 2 small cable ties pulled as tight as I could get them with pliers.

missperu · missperu

I know we are in a pandemic so thinking ahead sometime maybe in 2022. We would love to go in partnership with likeminded couple who love travelling this way & in another country. We would love Europe, US or open to suggestions. We could share costs, take it in turns as to using it and when not in use...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I saw this Zoleo satellite communicator that also seamlessly integrates with WiFi and mobile cellular for messaging and email : https://www.zoleo.com/en-au/ It costs $345 for the unit and then a monthly subscription (minimum $32) that can be suspended after the first three months. There's al...

Connie and Colin · Connie and Colin

Should you cover air vents, eg on door & rear of fridge when travelling on dirty, dusty roads to prevent dust entering your van ?

Gundog · Gundog

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.4mk.com.au%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2F134573-van-on-fire-south-of-calen%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ezaZgNx5mTfoRU1yAM1ScPTcYRE-CRGi1B--VJwVSxS18qljmWo1Apsw&h=AT2TXdadsBlPpt4Vq89e9Fb04n17xabrpu65OY7PSxHANRh5jffx--G...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

https://outbax.com.au/hyundai-300w-power-station-ac-dc-battery-capacity-safe-and-efficient-power-tech

TonyWyn · TonyWyn

Hi, We are travelling North through the Centre, in our caravan, at the end of June and expect to arrive in Kakadu in the first week in August. Can anybody recommend which is the best caravan park to stay in? Thank you Tony

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Despite my many years swag and tent camping I've never been much of a campfire cook but a recent visit from a friend who brought a campfire hotplate with her and produced some excellent food got me thinking. Question: What sort of equipment do you guys use for campfire cooking? I'm thinking; hotplates...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan and camping show (Preview) I have just got home from opening day of the Caravan and Camping show at Rosehill. Perfect weather, and big crowds. Some caravan dealers say they are only taking orders, and have no stock for immediate deliveries. Others seem to have stock, and pricing seems to be a bit over the top on some brands. No Jay...	gdayjr	9	1003	10:50 AM Apr 15, 2021 by gdayjr
	Info required for the jab (Preview) Have had flu jabs for years (to shut the bride up) - roll-up at the pharmacy and 15 minutes later on my way. What's the go with the China virus? I don't intend to get the jab for as long as possible to give them time to do the testing on others. What personal information do they want? Is it extensive or not l...	Brodie Allen	4	553	05:00 PM Apr 14, 2021 by Dougwe
	disco 4 tail gate clearance (Preview) I am looking at the possibility of buying a 2013 disco 4, and notice that the rear cargo doors has the bottom half fold down. Does this interfere with the caravan coupling (when connected) and haw much difficulty in fitting cargo drawers and / or fridge slide.	keiron	10	969	11:46 AM Apr 14, 2021 by RichardK
	Bus size. (Preview) Hi all, new to this but could someone please advise if there is a lot of difference between a 40 ft or a 48 ft bus for availability of camping sites around this great country. 2 of us want to live and travel full time	kdazz	25	2225	08:37 AM Apr 14, 2021 by bgt
	Transitioning from Sailboat to Motorhome (Preview) I am currently transitioning from liveaboard cruising yacht to liveaboard motorhome. I am doing the research now for a purchase in September but the choices are a bit daunting. I know it's a newbie question but I was hoping for some guidance from this community. My budget is $90k. There is only me and a...	Willi Crash	16	611	09:56 AM Apr 13, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Mossman qld to Yalkula qld (Preview) We have a diesel pajero towing an 18 1/2 foot van worried about how steep and windy is the road ,should we drive back to Innisfail and drive up to the Tablelands using the Palmerston Hwy?	Hutcho	7	894	07:51 AM Apr 13, 2021 by Hutcho
	Off to WA (Preview) Cheryl and I have been on the road for about 7 years, not full time and we are it in the final stages of preparing to travel to WA for an unknown amount of time but at least 12 months but when you throw in NT and back into Queensland to continue our last visit there it could well be 2 years. What we are asking s...	briche	21	2893	11:49 PM Apr 12, 2021 by Stretch60
	PFIZER - Bio N Tech COVID 19 Vaccine (Preview) This post is not, for or against ,any vaccine, it is just a link to the PFIZER -Bio n tech covid 19 Fact sheet for recipients and care givers. https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download	Plain Truth	0	278	03:12 PM Apr 12, 2021 by Plain Truth
	lake batyo catyo (Preview) Hi all has anyone visited this lake recently ... do they know the water level ? as of 2021 Thankyou	goldenyears	4	795	07:32 PM Apr 11, 2021 by oldbloke
	Cindy ( 1 2 ) (Preview) thankyou cindy for all the time you and your husband put into this site. It truely is the best caravanning forum on the net. i realize paid advertising enables all of us to enjoy this site for free And a small donation towards the newsletter that is appreciated by all is a good idea. Thankyou for not makin...	the rocket	44	4338	10:34 AM Apr 11, 2021 by RichardK
	Advice required (Preview) Hello everyone, It seems a certain caravan manufacturer has left me with no choice other than start legal proceedings. This has been going on since 2015. My question is where do you start? Do you go to FairTrading or somewhere else? Cheers, Larry	deverall11	8	1503	05:28 PM Apr 10, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Sim only plan (Preview) Which carrier are you using for your data only for Ipad. We have been with Telstra for donkeys but notice there are better deals out there. Tried Optus years ago but svs was disgraceful and their PR was atrocious so vowed...NEVER AGAIN. Thanks for all and any advice	Bas + Eve	8	988	07:30 PM Apr 9, 2021 by Bas + Eve
	When the door handle breaks (Preview) This weekend the door handle broke off. I looked at it and came up with a temporary solution that worked quite well. New part on order.I drilled 4 holes and used 2 small cable ties pulled as tight as I could get them with pliers.	KFT	12	1224	02:43 PM Apr 9, 2021 by anolphart
	Anyone interested in going in partnership in buying motorhome overseas in Europe, US or ?? (Preview) I know we are in a pandemic so thinking ahead sometime maybe in 2022. We would love to go in partnership with likeminded couple who love travelling this way & in another country. We would love Europe, US or open to suggestions. We could share costs, take it in turns as to using it and when not in use...	missperu	20	1289	10:17 AM Apr 9, 2021 by bgt
	Has anyone used Zoleo? (Preview) I saw this Zoleo satellite communicator that also seamlessly integrates with WiFi and mobile cellular for messaging and email : https://www.zoleo.com/en-au/ It costs $345 for the unit and then a monthly subscription (minimum $32) that can be suspended after the first three months. There's al...	Buzz Lightbulb	1	668	02:19 PM Apr 8, 2021 by Mike Harding
	AIR VENTS ON DOOR ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Should you cover air vents, eg on door & rear of fridge when travelling on dirty, dusty roads to prevent dust entering your van ?	Connie and Colin	46	3929	10:22 AM Apr 8, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan on Fire near Calen north of Mackay (Preview) https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.4mk.com.au%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2F134573-van-on-fire-south-of-calen%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ezaZgNx5mTfoRU1yAM1ScPTcYRE-CRGi1B--VJwVSxS18qljmWo1Apsw&h=AT2TXdadsBlPpt4Vq89e9Fb04n17xabrpu65OY7PSxHANRh5jffx--G...	Gundog	5	896	09:32 PM Apr 7, 2021 by Gundog
	Battery pack for non-generator camping Whats this? (Preview) https://outbax.com.au/hyundai-300w-power-station-ac-dc-battery-capacity-safe-and-efficient-power-tech	Brodie Allen	5	1146	08:44 PM Apr 7, 2021 by Dicko1
	Best Caravan Park at Jabiru (Kakadu) (Preview) Hi, We are travelling North through the Centre, in our caravan, at the end of June and expect to arrive in Kakadu in the first week in August. Can anybody recommend which is the best caravan park to stay in? Thank you Tony	TonyWyn	12	1358	03:45 PM Apr 7, 2021 by TonyWyn
	Campfire cooking equipment (Preview) Despite my many years swag and tent camping I've never been much of a campfire cook but a recent visit from a friend who brought a campfire hotplate with her and produced some excellent food got me thinking. Question: What sort of equipment do you guys use for campfire cooking? I'm thinking; hotplates...	Mike Harding	20	2529	10:32 PM Apr 5, 2021 by darjak
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