Recently Active Topics

I want to instal an in-line water filter to my van when using town water. I already have one under the sink for drinking water only but I would like to also have a plug-in filter unit where the town water plugs into the van. There are so many on the market and all say that their product is the best. I don'...

Hi All I need some information (not salesman talk) So I decided to go to the source and ask the experienced...and honest...forum members. The time for me to buy my camper is approaching fast...Yeahhh!!! I know how I want it set up inside etc; and I am looking at buying a Toyota Hi Ace van with a mid roof...

Its good to see that a caravan park doing a up grade for caravaners we are at the big4 at Yeppoon and at moment they are re-doing the Slab site's on the south side of the shower block. and if anyone has been here before would know there is a big part of the park out the back, well they are starting to put unsuit...

I would like to ask some kind experienced fellow grey Nomad....How do I remove the L H tail light lens...I have a new one to put in and after removing the six nuts inside the boot and light assembly...It is still as tight as the proverbial Fishes posterior.. I don't want to wreck anything I don't have to...

Advice from a Sex Therapist > Paddy is passing by Mick's hay shed one day > when through a gap in the door > he sees Mick doing a slow and sensual striptease in front > of an old red > Massey Ferguson . > > > Buttocks clenched he performs a slow pirouette and gently > slides off f...

We have all noticed on the home page the "big question" big pineapple, prawn, cow, akubra, banana etc ad infinitum in australia - much to my disgust. I wouldnt be seen dead in anyone of them. However, having said that, its horses for courses.. Do any of us actually visit them? curious...

I have just spent 6 months travelling up the centre to Darwin and down the west coast to Esperence and then across the Nullabor to Echuca and have been somewhat disappointed with the take it or leave it attitude of some park owners and lot of sales people. They seem to have the attitude that we as travelle...

The burdekin river bridge between Ayr and Home Hill Qld will be closed from 9pm Sunday 24th Oct reopening again at 4am Monday 25th oct, 2010.

I'm happy to be "trailer trash" or Grey Nomads. Caravan Park people did not cause any of the problems that our countries face today. They did not get mortgages they couldn't afford. They did not run the banks to the ground with greed. They did not use investors for their personal be...

Hi Guys & Gals I have noticed in various forums, some members are a little concerned about finding work while on the road. I have added my little bit a few posts ago. Currently my bride are I are in Mackay NQ running a motel for three months. As a point of interest possibly for some members, in last We...

Paddy was waiting at the bus stop with his mate when a lorry went by loaded up with rolls of turf. Paddy said, 'I gonna do that when I win lottery' 'What's dat, says his mate. 'Send me lawn away to be cut'.

Every time I log in to the forum this thing pops up under the Grey Nomads Forum ,is itr some kind of scam that will cost me money every time I answer a Question.I have been caught in the past with similar on my mobile and every time recieved my bill there was these charges of $6.60 each week ,and very hard to g...

Hi everyone, Just bought a bus have been told that solar panels would be the go especialy for what we want to run.. 280 lt elec. Fridge, microwave, tv, aircon, laptops...getting conflicting advice as to sizes of panels (60watt 80watt 100watt ect) inverter sizes, and everything else that is being pu...

Fw: FW: Quickies ...FW: Quickies ...Thursday, 21 October 2010 9:23:12 PMFrom:"Stephen Maxfield" <scipcom@tpg.com.au>To:"Stephen Maxfield" <scipcom@tpg.com.au> Paddy goes to the vet with his goldfish. "I think it's got epilepsy" he tells t...

Going to spend time free camping, not wanting to run geni but run on batteries. My question is, I would like to run 2 computers on the net at the same time via a 12 hub or some thing, and plug a usb moden/dongle or what ever they are called in to it. I currently have a laptop with a usb telsta thingo that has work...

Had five days off so packed up the Jayco and headed off last Saturday to Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands, Qld for the night at the Wild Rivers Caravan Park. Sunday morning off to the Wondecla Markets near Herberton and sold some of Pauline's craft bits and bobs. Later that day off along the dirt r...

We are at this great free camping spot which is also in Camps 5 but with a slight change... Hotel is under new management and welcomes all travellers.... Stop 80 is now at the back of the Retreat Hotel it has still no power or water BUT Free toilets, Free showers and also Free Laundry.... meals in pub are...

With such good rainfall it is shame not to capture the spectacular waterfalls around.

I have tried to get information as to different fuel consumption figures from the ones that actually use the vehicles .eg us that tow vans ,not magazine tests.All I get from the other caravan site is sarcasm .Does anyone out there on the road that like myself pushes that little button which turns our tr...

Rye Bread Two old guys, one 80 and one 87, were sitting on their usual spot in the park one morning. The 87 year old had just finished his morning jog and wasn't even short of breath. The 80 year old was amazed at his friend's stamina and asked him what he did to have so much energy. The 87 year old said, "...