The Grey Nomads - General

Brobut · Brobut

We do a lot of forest and national park camping, wondering what policies cover fallen trees and branches. Have you had a claim and what was it like dealing with the insurance company. Thanks

silverfox1964 · silverfox1964

I own a Winnie Bourke A, can I use draino, I've used the old bicarb and vinegar but still very slow drain. Thx

Ventura · Ventura

Hi all we want to do some semi off-road travelling,have solar and 210ah battery capacity,do we really need to be carrying a generator and petrol on these trips

gandk · gandk

Hi all. As title suggest, I am wondering if anyone has lately traveled on the road from Mt Coolon to the Burdekin Falls Dam and on to Ravenswood. I do have a 4WD and a full off-road 16' caravan. And if so any suggestion for camping spots on the way as I had heard that the camp ground at the Burdekin is closed....

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, I am thinking of changing my drum brakes out on our duel wheel van (22ft) to Disc brakes, has anyone done this and was it a hassel.? I know I can call the suppliers etc, but just wanted some feed back first. Also any ideas on cost etc.. As I have said above the van is 22ft, so its quite heavy, although t...

gandk · gandk

Hi All Tried posting on the techie corner but it disappeared. Try again. I have 2 solar panels on top of my van that feed (i expect) into the CTEC in the boot (of the van) and through to the 2 x 120ah batteries. At times in shade I dont have enough going in so am wondering if it is possible to plug a solar blanke...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, I'm hearing that Caravan Parks are getting quite busy, just wondering what it's like out there for those who can get around?

oldbloke · oldbloke

A few tips. I just get the email, not associated with them other wise. Has been done to death but may help a few newbies. https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/how-to-save-water-when-camping/

JayDee · JayDee

Magnarc · Magnarc

There once was a feller called Doug, Who used to drink tea from a mug, On the day the mug broke, He said thats oke, I will now drink my tea from a jug. Happy days mate!!!!

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi I am now using my van to live in and work on a farm, the insurance is due and is with QBE after talking to them they will no longer continue my insurance as I live in my van. What do others do as I can't be the only one. From what they said anyone continually travelling in van are not covered as policy is for re...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning everyone, Do we need to ask council, if we wanted to use our registered van, as accommodation for a family member who has been displaced. We tried MR. Google just now . Any knowledge on this would be helpful. Before approaching our local Council. Old & Grey

gandk · gandk

Hi all Going away with a group of ladies, one of the stops being the caravan park at Crystal Creek. Wondering if the road up to both Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek and Paluma is ok. I do have a 4WD. And if the water is easily accessible (due to a few oldies). Be nice now.

Sarco Harris · Sarco Harris

Mate was saying today that on Tuesday he went for a bimble around the local countryside on his motorbike and was surprised that there were virtually the same number of people holed up in the campground at Whroo as there were a Greens Lake. We discussed the likelyhood of all the people returning to Melb,...

pipes · pipes

The PC of mine is cursed. I received both my books from a thoughtful GN. Slight problem is, before I could "lock them in " to my PC, "The Coach Crew" disappeared !!?? Could the GN who sent me The Coach Crew, please resend it. Thank you.

Gus1949 · Gus1949

Is the road into Oma waterhole sealed or dirt. Is dirt is it suitable for a non-offroad van?

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Where will it end, one wonders.... https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54279229

JOFFG · JOFFG

Is it just me or do others consider it disrespectful when others walk through your site at a caravan park instead of walking around or at a minimum walking between sites if too lazy to go round. No wonder so many kids have no respect when adults who should know better set such a poor example

Daqtar · Daqtar

So, I want to take my 2yr old Bengal with me, she will travel in the Caravan unless it's going to hot and then of cause, she'll travel in the car. I have a harness for her (and she just loves that - give her time!) - she will never roam free! She will always be within my or my partners sight as she is (at the moment...

Rads · Rads

We are looking to take the Camooweal road from Gregory Downs towards Mt Isa. Wondering if anyone has travelled this lately and know what sort of condition it is in please. Cheers Rads

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	2020 Insurances covering fallen trees and branches, storm, fire, bushfire (Preview) We do a lot of forest and national park camping, wondering what policies cover fallen trees and branches. Have you had a claim and what was it like dealing with the insurance company. Thanks	Brobut	5	1120	10:47 AM Oct 9, 2020 by Meredith
	Blocked drain (Preview) I own a Winnie Bourke A, can I use draino, I've used the old bicarb and vinegar but still very slow drain. Thx	silverfox1964	9	1206	09:55 AM Oct 9, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Generators ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi all we want to do some semi off-road travelling,have solar and 210ah battery capacity,do we really need to be carrying a generator and petrol on these trips	Ventura	79	4678	08:27 PM Oct 8, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	ROAD FROM MT COOLON TO BURDEKIN FALLS DAM ???? (Preview) Hi all. As title suggest, I am wondering if anyone has lately traveled on the road from Mt Coolon to the Burdekin Falls Dam and on to Ravenswood. I do have a 4WD and a full off-road 16' caravan. And if so any suggestion for camping spots on the way as I had heard that the camp ground at the Burdekin is closed....	gandk	3	1635	12:35 PM Oct 8, 2020 by gandk
	Disc Brakes on van (Preview) Hi all, I am thinking of changing my drum brakes out on our duel wheel van (22ft) to Disc brakes, has anyone done this and was it a hassel.? I know I can call the suppliers etc, but just wanted some feed back first. Also any ideas on cost etc.. As I have said above the van is 22ft, so its quite heavy, although t...	Branchie	22	1542	08:03 PM Oct 7, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	SOLAR BLANKET INTO THE CARAVAN ANDERSON PLUG. (Preview) Hi All Tried posting on the techie corner but it disappeared. Try again. I have 2 solar panels on top of my van that feed (i expect) into the CTEC in the boot (of the van) and through to the 2 x 120ah batteries. At times in shade I dont have enough going in so am wondering if it is possible to plug a solar blanke...	gandk	10	2201	06:34 PM Oct 6, 2020 by gandk
	Caravan Parks filling up? (Preview) Hi All, I'm hearing that Caravan Parks are getting quite busy, just wondering what it's like out there for those who can get around?	vince56	19	2239	06:43 AM Oct 6, 2020 by vince56
	Water saving tips ( 1 2 ) (Preview) A few tips. I just get the email, not associated with them other wise. Has been done to death but may help a few newbies. https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/how-to-save-water-when-camping/	oldbloke	32	2630	11:31 PM Oct 5, 2020 by oldbloke
	Co-vid19 (Preview)	JayDee	3	994	05:39 PM Oct 5, 2020 by JayDee
	Poem for Dougwe (Preview) There once was a feller called Doug, Who used to drink tea from a mug, On the day the mug broke, He said thats oke, I will now drink my tea from a jug. Happy days mate!!!!	Magnarc	6	1418	11:01 AM Oct 5, 2020 by Magnarc
	Van Insurance (Preview) Hi I am now using my van to live in and work on a farm, the insurance is due and is with QBE after talking to them they will no longer continue my insurance as I live in my van. What do others do as I can't be the only one. From what they said anyone continually travelling in van are not covered as policy is for re...	Mackayak	27	1688	10:28 AM Oct 4, 2020 by Craig1
	Caravan use as accommodation in our back yard ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Morning everyone, Do we need to ask council, if we wanted to use our registered van, as accommodation for a family member who has been displaced. We tried MR. Google just now . Any knowledge on this would be helpful. Before approaching our local Council. Old & Grey	Old and Grey	33	2367	10:23 AM Oct 4, 2020 by hufnpuf
	CRYSTAL CREEK NEAR TOWNSVILLE (Preview) Hi all Going away with a group of ladies, one of the stops being the caravan park at Crystal Creek. Wondering if the road up to both Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek and Paluma is ok. I do have a 4WD. And if the water is easily accessible (due to a few oldies). Be nice now.	gandk	7	989	08:09 AM Oct 4, 2020 by gandk
	Holed Up (Preview) Mate was saying today that on Tuesday he went for a bimble around the local countryside on his motorbike and was surprised that there were virtually the same number of people holed up in the campground at Whroo as there were a Greens Lake. We discussed the likelyhood of all the people returning to Melb,...	Sarco Harris	1	1328	12:47 AM Oct 2, 2020 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Lost book.....again. (Preview) The PC of mine is cursed. I received both my books from a thoughtful GN. Slight problem is, before I could "lock them in " to my PC, "The Coach Crew" disappeared !!?? Could the GN who sent me The Coach Crew, please resend it. Thank you.	pipes	5	1047	07:38 PM Oct 1, 2020 by Stewart
	Oma waterhole (Preview) Is the road into Oma waterhole sealed or dirt. Is dirt is it suitable for a non-offroad van?	Gus1949	4	1181	09:51 AM Oct 1, 2020 by Haji-Baba
	It seems photographs of Ayres Rock / Uluru are now prohibited ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) Where will it end, one wonders.... https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54279229	Mike Harding	69	3738	12:00 PM Sep 30, 2020 by Webmaster
	Respect (Preview) Is it just me or do others consider it disrespectful when others walk through your site at a caravan park instead of walking around or at a minimum walking between sites if too lazy to go round. No wonder so many kids have no respect when adults who should know better set such a poor example	JOFFG	9	1135	02:39 PM Sep 29, 2020 by travelyounger
	Cat on Trips (Preview) So, I want to take my 2yr old Bengal with me, she will travel in the Caravan unless it's going to hot and then of cause, she'll travel in the car. I have a harness for her (and she just loves that - give her time!) - she will never roam free! She will always be within my or my partners sight as she is (at the moment...	Daqtar	29	1396	12:02 PM Sep 29, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Road condition (Preview) We are looking to take the Camooweal road from Gregory Downs towards Mt Isa. Wondering if anyone has travelled this lately and know what sort of condition it is in please. Cheers Rads	Rads	5	1264	07:02 PM Sep 28, 2020 by Cuppa
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