The Grey Nomads - General

neilnruth · neilnruth

Just as well my husband agreed to having no set itinerary this trip. It hurt him but it was obviously meant to be. We added a few days in a small town where we used to live (visiting friends and going to the Show) but now we are adding at least 6 nights in Nyngan where we weren't going to stop! We were headed for...

blaze · blaze

We will changing vans on friday from our old faithful 16 foot Millard to a 23.5 foot roadstar. We have put the roadstar at the advent park storage area so we could spring clean. Now we need to start pulling the annex down and water proof all tat is left on our site and prepare tis van to go to advent park on fri...

kandagal · kandagal

I know I'm dumb but can someone tell me the "how to" to put a photo into the comp?

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi guys Odd wiring problem on van, as blinker(s) put on, all caravan external lights flash, have checked all lights and no fault found, checked output from car socket, that's fine, checked plug and wire to van, all seems OK. If any one has had similar fault, please let me know as I am running out of ideas....

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

We have just purchased a second hand Jayco Stirling Outback van from Evernew in Melb. The handover from the dealer was non-existant and we have a couple of question we'd like to ask the previous owner. Have tried phoning many 'Clements' in WA to no avail so as a last resort I thought that as a long shot one...

cannylass · cannylass

Since looking for photos for the photo comp, wow how it brings back memories of all the places we have been to and how lucky we are to be able to still do it.I can't wait for us to get on the road again this week. I think the joy of traveling is meeting some of the wonderful charictors we meet on the road

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

My daughter hubby and 2 young boys are headingup toAirlie Beach and has no idea what camp site (payed) to go to just some info thy will ether tent or hire a cabin any info would be great looking at the end of this month

jetj · jetj

Hi, There seems to be a heap of experience and knowledge on this forum. I would like to buy or build a motorhome and was wondering the pros and cons of the different vans used. I can see that transits have some problems from comments on another thread but was wondering about Ivecos, Mercedes and Fiats mai...

fpw · fpw

hi we have a ba falcon sedan ,what sort of tow bars do you use we will omly be towing 1300 toyal do you have heavy duty or standard barsthanks fred

Bare Rambler · Bare Rambler

Hi All Last Friday we listed our beautiful Coaster Motorhome for sale in The Wanderer ( CMCA magazine ), reluctantly selling due to ill health. On Sunday I received a text saying that there was an e-mail in my in box. On opening the e-mail a person by the name of Georgie Mahooney said that he worked in a sem...

glenn · glenn

hi all i am looking at buying a ford transit motorhome 2006 model it has done 223.000 ks i have racq check done and it comes up with a few oil leaks here and there which the dealer says he will fix up when he gets the roadworthy done there was suggested extended warranty (premium warranties australia) any...

milo · milo

hi guys, i had a look today at a little camper trailer unit, while id love a proper campervan i think they will always be out of my price range and even tho this is still quite a price i think would be worth it for me , something that my little car could tow, and i wouldnt have to worry about packing up a canv...

RnD Drifters05 · RnD Drifters05

I apologise if this has been answered elsewhere. Does anyone travel with a Sat phone and if so where did you purchase? I have looked on the Net and am more confused than ever. We travel full time and have been in some places where our mobiles do not work even though we have Telstra blue tick with car areial....

bill12 · bill12

I was just watching a current affair, and saw Dick Smith, prominant ozzy millionaire, giving out $500 cash to people who buy his australian made food products. While I admire Dick Smith, I can,t help but think there must be a catch somewhere. Its a great thing to support ozzy products, but would you bu...

barina · barina

I am looking at hiring a Britz motorhome later this year and will have daughter and nearly 5yr old Granddaughter. Was wondering about a caravan pk nth of Albury. We will be travelling to Ellalong Sth of Cessnock, is there a better way than from Melbourne up the Hume then toll Highway at Sydney, then N...

mr ed · mr ed

Hi everyone, We are looking at going on the road in a couple of months - just sorting everything out at home can we have your ideas of a phone on the road re coverage etc all around oz....??

Mccanic · Mccanic

Hey folks, Some of you may remember I was asking where to advertise a van for sale, well Ebay worked for me. After the it ended the other day I had 3 calls and 2 guys come and look at it, the first was reasonably keen yesterday and the guy today bought it and is picking it up tomorrow for the big lap starting in 4...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Tomorrow's answer to today's towing problems Cheers John

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-08/35b-offered-for-pacific-highway-upgrade/3999126-- Edited by petengail on Wednesday 9...

dropbear68 · dropbear68

If you find yourself sstaggering around Karoonda in good old SA, in the main park in town is a dedication to my grandad, he was a Policeman at Karoonda and was murdered in the course of his duty at Bow Hill in 1957, his case is quiet famous in SA Police history, his name was Harold Pannell

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The old lady needs 2 hip replacements (Preview) Just as well my husband agreed to having no set itinerary this trip. It hurt him but it was obviously meant to be. We added a few days in a small town where we used to live (visiting friends and going to the Show) but now we are adding at least 6 nights in Nyngan where we weren't going to stop! We were headed for...	neilnruth	10	868	12:04 AM May 14, 2012 by neilnruth
	Changing vans (Preview) We will changing vans on friday from our old faithful 16 foot Millard to a 23.5 foot roadstar. We have put the roadstar at the advent park storage area so we could spring clean. Now we need to start pulling the annex down and water proof all tat is left on our site and prepare tis van to go to advent park on fri...	blaze	2	793	10:30 PM May 13, 2012 by golivers travels
	please help (Preview) I know I'm dumb but can someone tell me the "how to" to put a photo into the comp?	kandagal	8	888	12:36 AM May 13, 2012 by Happywanderer
	wiring problem (Preview) Hi guys Odd wiring problem on van, as blinker(s) put on, all caravan external lights flash, have checked all lights and no fault found, checked output from car socket, that's fine, checked plug and wire to van, all seems OK. If any one has had similar fault, please let me know as I am running out of ideas....	Jay-Jay	12	1943	08:40 PM May 12, 2012 by Jay-Jay
	looking for Ian and Lyn Clements ex Bridgetown WA (Preview) We have just purchased a second hand Jayco Stirling Outback van from Evernew in Melb. The handover from the dealer was non-existant and we have a couple of question we'd like to ask the previous owner. Have tried phoning many 'Clements' in WA to no avail so as a last resort I thought that as a long shot one...	villatranquilla	12	7015	08:37 PM May 12, 2012 by golivers travels
	Bringing back memories (Preview) Since looking for photos for the photo comp, wow how it brings back memories of all the places we have been to and how lucky we are to be able to still do it.I can't wait for us to get on the road again this week. I think the joy of traveling is meeting some of the wonderful charictors we meet on the road	cannylass	1	579	08:37 PM May 12, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Airlie Beach (Preview) My daughter hubby and 2 young boys are headingup toAirlie Beach and has no idea what camp site (payed) to go to just some info thy will ether tent or hire a cabin any info would be great looking at the end of this month	Cowboy7307	3	1014	05:57 PM May 12, 2012 by cannylass
	Vans for motorhomes (Preview) Hi, There seems to be a heap of experience and knowledge on this forum. I would like to buy or build a motorhome and was wondering the pros and cons of the different vans used. I can see that transits have some problems from comments on another thread but was wondering about Ivecos, Mercedes and Fiats mai...	jetj	14	1886	04:09 PM May 12, 2012 by beiffe
	tow bars (Preview) hi we have a ba falcon sedan ,what sort of tow bars do you use we will omly be towing 1300 toyal do you have heavy duty or standard barsthanks fred	fpw	4	824	05:34 AM May 12, 2012 by aussietraveller
	Warning - Internet Scam (Preview) Hi All Last Friday we listed our beautiful Coaster Motorhome for sale in The Wanderer ( CMCA magazine ), reluctantly selling due to ill health. On Sunday I received a text saying that there was an e-mail in my in box. On opening the e-mail a person by the name of Georgie Mahooney said that he worked in a sem...	Bare Rambler	15	1244	03:13 AM May 12, 2012 by glassies
	ford transit motorhome (Preview) hi all i am looking at buying a ford transit motorhome 2006 model it has done 223.000 ks i have racq check done and it comes up with a few oil leaks here and there which the dealer says he will fix up when he gets the roadworthy done there was suggested extended warranty (premium warranties australia) any...	glenn	10	2095	02:26 AM May 12, 2012 by DeBe
	avan weekender (Preview) hi guys, i had a look today at a little camper trailer unit, while id love a proper campervan i think they will always be out of my price range and even tho this is still quite a price i think would be worth it for me , something that my little car could tow, and i wouldnt have to worry about packing up a canv...	milo	18	10159	02:20 AM May 12, 2012 by jetj
	Sat Phones (Preview) I apologise if this has been answered elsewhere. Does anyone travel with a Sat phone and if so where did you purchase? I have looked on the Net and am more confused than ever. We travel full time and have been in some places where our mobiles do not work even though we have Telstra blue tick with car areial....	RnD Drifters05	2	2049	01:56 AM May 12, 2012 by _wombat_
	Ozemite (Preview) I was just watching a current affair, and saw Dick Smith, prominant ozzy millionaire, giving out $500 cash to people who buy his australian made food products. While I admire Dick Smith, I can,t help but think there must be a catch somewhere. Its a great thing to support ozzy products, but would you bu...	bill12	12	1901	08:16 PM May 11, 2012 by ChiChi1
	Caravan Park nth of Albury (Preview) I am looking at hiring a Britz motorhome later this year and will have daughter and nearly 5yr old Granddaughter. Was wondering about a caravan pk nth of Albury. We will be travelling to Ellalong Sth of Cessnock, is there a better way than from Melbourne up the Hume then toll Highway at Sydney, then N...	barina	5	822	08:13 PM May 11, 2012 by jetj
	whats the best phone for oz trip (Preview) Hi everyone, We are looking at going on the road in a couple of months - just sorting everything out at home can we have your ideas of a phone on the road re coverage etc all around oz....??	mr ed	20	1887	05:11 PM May 11, 2012 by RnD Drifters05
	Sold the van today (Preview) Hey folks, Some of you may remember I was asking where to advertise a van for sale, well Ebay worked for me. After the it ended the other day I had 3 calls and 2 guys come and look at it, the first was reasonably keen yesterday and the guy today bought it and is picking it up tomorrow for the big lap starting in 4...	Mccanic	2	840	04:58 AM May 11, 2012 by briggspc
	New-Age Caravan... (Preview) Gday... Tomorrow's answer to today's towing problems Cheers John	rockylizard	5	2697	04:00 AM May 11, 2012 by Mergatroy
	Possible Pacific Highway upgrade (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-08/35b-offered-for-pacific-highway-upgrade/3999126-- Edited by petengail on Wednesday 9...	petengail	8	810	12:09 AM May 11, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	For Those Interested (Preview) If you find yourself sstaggering around Karoonda in good old SA, in the main park in town is a dedication to my grandad, he was a Policeman at Karoonda and was murdered in the course of his duty at Bow Hill in 1957, his case is quiet famous in SA Police history, his name was Harold Pannell	dropbear68	1	694	07:28 PM May 10, 2012 by glassies
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