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After reading Hako's post on must haves & the responses has made us think. Originally we were going to put in a 170l fridge/freezer consisting of a 60l freezer & 110l fridge, the reason for this was so we could carry all this frozen meat/food & supplies for an extended period of time. We ar...

Some advice please. The pros and cons of battery packs +solar versus generator. Van has its own solar, so portable panels for the battery pack.

Hi We are hoping to head for Green Lakes in a week or so could anyone give us a good route from Adelaide. Also some idea of the weather over there. Thanks

Have you ever been traveling around W.A and wanting to do some washing But couldn't find a Laundromat ? This list may help....Western Australia Australind (north end of Bunbury and in the Shire of Harvey) - Shopping Centre Old Coast Road, AustralindBoddington - Laundromat at the Golden Nugget Ca...

Gday... 1847 - Inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, is born. 1818 - Hamilton Hume and James Meehan set out to find an overland route from Sydney to Jervis Bay. 1837 - The city of Melbourne, Australia, is named. 1854 - Australia's first telegraph line is opene...

G'day GNs, I'm a 53yr old who's thinking that now is the time to get started on being a GN. Although I'm still working 9-5, my mind is now thinking beyond and into retirement years. I have four grown up kids so now I'm able to get away on a more regular basis. In the near future, I'm going to give a hire camper...

Looking for a freedom area between Jugiong and Melbourne Maybe max of 30 KM off the Hume Highway Love Jugiong always stay there on the way to Melbourne Thanks

Hi all, Those that know me will know why I joined this great forum so no need to go into it again. I just thought I would say THANKYOU to everyone here for all the help and advice I have received over the time I have been on board. I have asked a few questions and also asked for help and have always got positive r...

Two guys were discussing popular family trends on sex, marriage, and Family values. Bill said, 'I didn't sleep with my wife before we got married, did you?' Larry replied, 'I'm not sure, what was her maiden name?' ___________________________________________ A little boy went up to his father an...

Just before the bridge to Mildura on the NSW side of river. Beautiful park. $28pn for one, river frontage. Spotless amenties. I did find the noise a little disturbing, the trucks gearing down and up as they come around the roundabouts both sides of the bridge and the noise from the other side of the riv...

Tell me which brands to go to first. for example there must be some that stand out even if I cant afford it, I would like to look.

My wife and are doing our first big trip this winter from SA to Far North Queensland and the NT. We will be sticking to main roads and not travelling at dawn or dusk, do you believe a bull bar is a necessity or just a nice to have option, or will a nudge bar suffice? We drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Would like some info as to what product/s to use to give the paint work and fibre glass panels a new life. Jay&Dee

Had this sticker made here in Echuca yesterday. Can't hide now.

camping.https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=D3YvF4eVQO0#t=3

Introducing myself Rhoni and other half Mic been meaning to join for the last twelve months glad to do it at last.

Gosh - you don't get on the site for a few days - and so many newbies have joined in your absence - hope you all enjoy being a part of The Grey Nomads - it is a very informative and friendly site - ask your questions, voice your opinion, join in the fun bits like "Who am I" in I Digress, or "Pick t...

Hi guys we too are new to this forum. We have been caravanning for about 4 years but not too far from our home in Mandurah, WA. 3 weeks ago we embarked on a trip around the block, well we hope so. We are in Esperance at the moment, will be going into Cape Le Grand next week, then off across the Nullabor. Las...

Gday... 1804 - The Australian Battle of Vinegar Hill, also known as the Battle of Castle Hill, begins. 1831 - Lieutenant-Governor James Stirling is commissioned first governor of the Swan River colony. 1899 - Cyclone Mahina hits north Queensland, killing over 400. Cheers...