The Grey Nomads - General

AusQld · AusQld

Has anyone traveled WA recently and stayed at the any of the Nigaloo beach camps in a 7Mt two wheel drive Motorhome. Trying to find out the practicality and availability of sites. Travel dates are May through August. 2021

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Only a few days ago there was a discussion here on wood rot in a caravans & Montie stated that most caravans built here have timber frames, mainly Meranti. This timber for decades has been used for house construction, furniture manufacture & yes, I've used it without thought of where it come...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... It has been raised on the forum many times previously, but it is always good to have it reinforced - especially at this time of year as reptiles are becoming move active after the winter. When encountering a snake, the instinct to run away may come into conflict with best practice. Sudden movem...

Ldogg · Ldogg

Any advice on the best one for Toyota Hiace 1993

Hairyone · Hairyone

G'day, Can anyone recommend a company to transport a caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton in WA? Cheers

Hairyone · Hairyone

G'day, Can anyone recommend a company to transport a caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton in WA? Cheers

aastek · aastek

Need some advIse, trying to wade through the multitudes of options for which portable solar panel and size is right for us. As this is the first time we are making a serious effort to free camp more, we are unsure what size of the panel system we need. Have made the first step decision that it will be a porta...

Patty2shoes · Patty2shoes

Hi everyone, Newbie on this site and to caravanning. I have a 23l Fiamma portable grey water tank, wondering how in gods earth you attach it to your caravan for a quick overnight or two free camping? is there a special cap you need to purchase? love to see some photos of how others use it. cheers Patric...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi all, I have previously vanned for about 15 years and then bought a Sunliner motorhome. I had it 4-5 years and now am returning to caravanning. I have just recently purchased a MY 21 D.MAx and am awaiting the delivery of our new Option Rv Distinction in a few weeks . It is a similar size to our last van bei...

havingfun · havingfun

We are travelling the Great Alpine Road this month, from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta. There seem to be two ways to go - one via Omeo and the other via Dargo. We have a 21ft Van - Adria. I am wondering which would be best to take the van. Thanks

MikeL · MikeL

Hi all, I have the above and am looking for a source of spares. I have emailed Jayco and am waiting for a reply but they haven't been particularly useful in the past. I am specifically looking for the endcaps on the rear light bar as they were made of cheap low cost plastic that has got brittle. If anyone kno...

JayDee · JayDee

Can someone enlighten me / or us as to how in the name of ..... do they measure this so-called part of climate change. It may have something to do with the 4 seasons of climate change. Australias emissions hit the lowest level since 1995Australias greenhouse gas emissions dropped to the lowest lev...

Magnarc · Magnarc

I note that the bastard who ran that couple off the road at Mansfield has turned himself in. Ten years would not be enough, these people are potential killers and should be treated as such. Would that I was the Magistrate hearing the case!!!! It just goes to show folks that everytime we venture out on th...

BAILEY · BAILEY

built in melb by spaceline for south australia market (looked at 22ft ensuite $ 65,000 quality looks good but does any one have any comments about them particularly any current owners -- Edited by BAILEY on Saturday 9th of July 2011 09:28:37 PM

M80 D · M80 D

Hi Ya All,we are looking at picking up our new Network RV in May and we're at the final stage of planning. We have chosen a 19'6 Terraine Tuffwith 2 x 95 ltr water and 65ltr grey, 2 x batteries & 340w of solar lithium ready with 2600w enerdrive inverter. We need to know which side of the van is best to situ...

gdayjr · gdayjr

I was sent an email from Seniors Card N.S.W offering me a discounted mobile phone plan. When i checked it out, the plan i had was on is a better deal, so what plan are we all using? I have a $25 per month plan with Aldi. They use the telstra network. My plan gives me 25 gig of data every month, plus the usual fr...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Does any one use a Vacuum Sealer, while traveling, to keep meat fresh if its kept in a chiller box , we are heading off for a week, we usually take frozen meet with us but were hoping vacuum would work better and if you do can you recommend a good one that works , -- Edited by Cowboy7307 on Saturday 6th of Marc...

wombat50 · wombat50

Has anyone been to Banka Banka Station NT. What is there to see and do and how many nights would you suggest. Ross

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-03/nt-park-fee...

Ellimay · Ellimay

Hello everyone. Hubby & I are wanting to travel from Brisbane to north Qld at the end of April. I've heard that there are companies that will allow you to drive a hire car from one city to another for $1 - $5 per day plus reimbursement for petrol expenses. Anyone know something? Ellimay

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	Traveling WA coast in a Two Wheel Drive Motorhome (Preview) Has anyone traveled WA recently and stayed at the any of the Nigaloo beach camps in a 7Mt two wheel drive Motorhome. Trying to find out the practicality and availability of sites. Travel dates are May through August. 2021	AusQld	2	586	10:13 AM Mar 13, 2021 by AusQld
	The ethics of timber framed caravans ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Only a few days ago there was a discussion here on wood rot in a caravans & Montie stated that most caravans built here have timber frames, mainly Meranti. This timber for decades has been used for house construction, furniture manufacture & yes, I've used it without thought of where it come...	Warren-Pat_01	64	4959	10:49 PM Mar 12, 2021 by montie
	Encountering snakes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Gday... It has been raised on the forum many times previously, but it is always good to have it reinforced - especially at this time of year as reptiles are becoming move active after the winter. When encountering a snake, the instinct to run away may come into conflict with best practice. Sudden movem...	rockylizard	48	4975	04:57 PM Mar 12, 2021 by oldbloke
	Tailgate tent (Preview) Any advice on the best one for Toyota Hiace 1993	Ldogg	7	1671	03:16 PM Mar 12, 2021 by gdayjr
	Transporting caravans interstate (Preview) G'day, Can anyone recommend a company to transport a caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton in WA? Cheers	Hairyone	0	462	02:56 PM Mar 12, 2021 by Hairyone
	Transporting caravans interstate (Preview) G'day, Can anyone recommend a company to transport a caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton in WA? Cheers	Hairyone	0	421	02:54 PM Mar 12, 2021 by Hairyone
	Solar panels for caravan (Preview) Need some advIse, trying to wade through the multitudes of options for which portable solar panel and size is right for us. As this is the first time we are making a serious effort to free camp more, we are unsure what size of the panel system we need. Have made the first step decision that it will be a porta...	aastek	13	4436	08:02 AM Mar 12, 2021 by Jaahn
	Fiamma 23l portable grey water roll tank (Preview) Hi everyone, Newbie on this site and to caravanning. I have a 23l Fiamma portable grey water tank, wondering how in gods earth you attach it to your caravan for a quick overnight or two free camping? is there a special cap you need to purchase? love to see some photos of how others use it. cheers Patric...	Patty2shoes	9	3484	02:01 PM Mar 11, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Caravan Roadside Assistance (Preview) Hi all, I have previously vanned for about 15 years and then bought a Sunliner motorhome. I had it 4-5 years and now am returning to caravanning. I have just recently purchased a MY 21 D.MAx and am awaiting the delivery of our new Option Rv Distinction in a few weeks . It is a similar size to our last van bei...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	1	2075	11:33 AM Mar 10, 2021 by Papou
	Great Alpine Road Vic (Preview) We are travelling the Great Alpine Road this month, from Bairnsdale to Wangaratta. There seem to be two ways to go - one via Omeo and the other via Dargo. We have a 21ft Van - Adria. I am wondering which would be best to take the van. Thanks	havingfun	16	3739	09:30 AM Mar 10, 2021 by Plain Truth
	Jayco Freedom Poptop 2004 (Preview) Hi all, I have the above and am looking for a source of spares. I have emailed Jayco and am waiting for a reply but they haven't been particularly useful in the past. I am specifically looking for the endcaps on the rear light bar as they were made of cheap low cost plastic that has got brittle. If anyone kno...	MikeL	3	895	04:24 PM Mar 9, 2021 by Rod Mac
	There they go again.... Climate change. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Can someone enlighten me / or us as to how in the name of ..... do they measure this so-called part of climate change. It may have something to do with the 4 seasons of climate change. Australias emissions hit the lowest level since 1995Australias greenhouse gas emissions dropped to the lowest lev...	JayDee	116	5425	03:56 PM Mar 9, 2021 by Aussie1
	Mansfield caravan crash. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I note that the bastard who ran that couple off the road at Mansfield has turned himself in. Ten years would not be enough, these people are potential killers and should be treated as such. Would that I was the Magistrate hearing the case!!!! It just goes to show folks that everytime we venture out on th...	Magnarc	32	4009	09:24 AM Mar 9, 2021 by dogbox
	Noels island Star caravans would you recommend them (Preview) built in melb by spaceline for south australia market (looked at 22ft ensuite $ 65,000 quality looks good but does any one have any comments about them particularly any current owners -- Edited by BAILEY on Saturday 9th of July 2011 09:28:37 PM	BAILEY	15	7146	07:53 PM Mar 8, 2021 by bilbo
	New Cararavan - kitchen Advice (Preview) Hi Ya All,we are looking at picking up our new Network RV in May and we're at the final stage of planning. We have chosen a 19'6 Terraine Tuffwith 2 x 95 ltr water and 65ltr grey, 2 x batteries & 340w of solar lithium ready with 2600w enerdrive inverter. We need to know which side of the van is best to situ...	M80 D	22	2084	01:28 PM Mar 8, 2021 by Derek Barnes
	Mobile phone plans. Best Value? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was sent an email from Seniors Card N.S.W offering me a discounted mobile phone plan. When i checked it out, the plan i had was on is a better deal, so what plan are we all using? I have a $25 per month plan with Aldi. They use the telstra network. My plan gives me 25 gig of data every month, plus the usual fr...	gdayjr	48	6427	10:30 AM Mar 7, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Vacuum Sealers (Preview) Does any one use a Vacuum Sealer, while traveling, to keep meat fresh if its kept in a chiller box , we are heading off for a week, we usually take frozen meet with us but were hoping vacuum would work better and if you do can you recommend a good one that works , -- Edited by Cowboy7307 on Saturday 6th of Marc...	Cowboy7307	4	1844	10:24 AM Mar 7, 2021 by bobsa
	Banka Banka Station (Preview) Has anyone been to Banka Banka Station NT. What is there to see and do and how many nights would you suggest. Ross	wombat50	10	1771	05:35 PM Mar 6, 2021 by Cupie
	Has caravanning in Australia become to expensive? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-03/nt-park-fee...	Buzz Lightbulb	34	3625	01:36 PM Mar 6, 2021 by msg
	vehicle relocation (Preview) Hello everyone. Hubby & I are wanting to travel from Brisbane to north Qld at the end of April. I've heard that there are companies that will allow you to drive a hire car from one city to another for $1 - $5 per day plus reimbursement for petrol expenses. Anyone know something? Ellimay	Ellimay	10	1860	01:11 PM Mar 6, 2021 by elliemike
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