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APIA came through with the dollars to fix our van following the tornado at Burrum Heads three weeks ago. New roof and side cupboards. Will be like a new one. Ian

This may be a bit of a girl question but I have had varying opinions on the answer. When van is stored at home is it best to leave the top up or down? Does it make any difference and why. I can use mine with the top down so I don't bother putting it up unless I'm staying in it for a while. Thanks Tess

Hi. We are very new at this travelling stuff and need some clues. My tow is a Patrol and the van an 18' poptop. I am looking to buy a Generator, Baby Q BBQ, Compressor, Battery pack / jump starter, xtra gas bottle, external shower, porta loo and some other small bits n pieces. My question is; once I have them...

G'day Everyone I wish to inform members of a community website run by David Birch of Tamworth NSW which is called: Mylocalfuel.com. The basis of this site is to advise fuel prices by town which can be updated by users who are either travelling through or who live in the area. I think this is a great ini...

I did the walk, not in my high heeled sneakers and tight pants, but to Bee Gees monument at the esplanade, Redcliffe in Qld, in the rain. As my mums maiden name was Gibb, and I like the music, I suppose I had to.Great attraction, and a boon to tourism on the Redcliffe peninsula. I would recommend it to anyon...

As we're about to hit the road full time within a month, I thought we should find out the details on our local showground. Lovely spot, plenty of shade if wanted, quiet. Mudgee used to be popular till it succumbed to CP pressure but this one is far nicer and only 30km away. Gulgong is a great little tow...

Hi to all, we are starting our adventure out in the playground tomorrow. Heading east from WA and have no real plans where we are going except Townsville to see grandson and Port Headland on the way back for grand daughters. Towing a 19 foot Coramal GC 587s which was built by Windsor for FMG Mining (they b...

Hi. I am verrrry new to this life, so gently please. I have a 18' poptop Viscount and wondering if there is a right or wrong way to store it? Roof / awning up or down?? Finally, what is the best way to prevent mildew / mould from forming on roof skirts / awning?? Many thanks. KB

Hello all Got to Port Hughes today for 10 days and it is bloody hot, and the cooling on the air cond is not working really pissed Any nomads nearby give me a PM Ken

This is my first post as a new member. We are planning on upgrading our small van and going 'on-road' for a while! We are looking at 23ft Jayco Sterling with slide-outs but have had one or two comments that they leak. Does anybody out there have this problem or know anything about it? Be grateful for you...

I tacked a comment on the end of a motorhome insurance thread started in 2010 but it seems to have vanished... so I'll start a new one.I went to NRMA insurance online to check out a quote on comprehensive insurance for a motorhome and contents, but could only find policies for cars, caravans and trailer...

So much for my yearning to come inland away from the constant sea breeze. Am at Lake Bolac - east beach - and see from the web that there are fires all over the place in them there tantalising hills Could see the smoke when I stopped to take a photo. Explains all the CFA vehicles I saw at Dunkeld. Might hav...

We have just brought the solid plate for our baby Q, what a great addition , now we can cook any thing on baby Q . Found could not cook a lot of things before on it due to the insert not being solid, When useing the solid plate to cook you just leave the hood open and the the solid plate over plate that comes with...

Just loving it here at Gowie, the sun has been its best, have great company here with John, Julie & Billy. Julie cooked one of her cobb meals, yummmmy meal. John & I went for a walk this morning, poor John fell, he is very sore, going to rest up tomorrow. Yesterday i saw friends before they left on t...

This put another side to dump point story , We may have to have dump point away from built up areas and we can't always blame local councils , this is a must read on the first page of The Grey Nomads Website

What sort of prices are you paying for insuring motorhomes and caravans, and are there any insurance companies that are fair to Grey Nomads that can be recommended. I am just trying to find out what we will be up for when we take the big jump.

The importance of having an occupation after retirement. Aswe get older we sometimes begin to doubt our ability to "make a difference" in the world. It is at these times that our hopes are boosted by the remarkable achievements of other "seniors" who have found the courage t...

Hi Everyone this is my first post as a fair dincum full time Solo Grey Nomad. I've been on the road less than 2 weeks but am loving it already. I am travelling the Oxlley and New England areas at the moment and it sure is nice (and cool). Travelling west on Oxley Hwyfrom Port Macquarie for about 84kvia Wau...

i am in the market for either a generator or a 120 w solar panel i will only be using the 12v for some lighting maybe tv and maybe fridge although it is a 3 way unit how long does it take per day to charge up a deep cycle battery using a 120 w solar panel ? seems to me that solar panels have come down in price a...

Starting to get he hang of cooking on weber Q, Absolutly the greatest thing, Once I learn a bit more I am sure the waist line will suffer badly! open to any tips and reciepies. Only feeding one so seems a bit of over kill but dosnt stink up the MH.