The Grey Nomads - General

coyotte · coyotte

Thought this may be of interest to some : Big W have a 10mtr - 10 amp - power lead on a reel with 4 outlets --- with a built in CIRCUIT BREAKER for $30 cheers Coyotte

eraser · eraser

Planing on traveling from Caboolture through to Kingaroy on the d'aguilar highway towing a 25 foot van just wondering the condition of this road and is it very hilly ,is it suitable for a large van?

howdrink · howdrink

Hi guys just thought if any of you guys have like us been to the big 4 park at rollingstone, some people say that younger people can't run a caravan park but these young couple (sorry forgot there names) are so freindly and run a great park. yes i know its a big4 but there is no playground for kids, the pool is...

tezza · tezza

Thank goodness it will all be over tomorrow. Maybe it should be made illegal for politicians to tell lies.

grey dog · grey dog

I have just purchased a new van 18 foot concept van,which I am very pleased with,however because it is the basic van I need to get a good elec system going. So I am asking some of the experts what I need to assemble to get me on the road.

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Hi fellow nomads! We're now in Ceduna & will be driving west across the Nullarbor after the election but want to do some whale watching for a few days at the Head of the Bight whale watching ctr. So I'm wondering if any of you experienced Nullarbor travellers have any suggestions as to the closest pl...

coyotte · coyotte

Don't know where i found this idea but. a couple of pensioners had a jockey wheel jack fitted to either side of their caravan near the rear end so as to save them bending down to ground level to reach the van's jacks. was thinking of doing the same thing by mounting the jacks on a piece of 3/4 inch ply and the...

coyotte · coyotte

Thought this buried post was very well worth reviving. Just a shame that Copper had to lower the level of the post in that wayhttp://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=51933&p=3&topicID=33679825 cheers Coyotte

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Hi all. If someone out there is towing a 4wd behind their motorhome could they go to Techies Forum and check out the post "towing a grand vitara" just need some info. thanks

pauline · pauline

We are going to look at a van tomorrow,hubby wants one with shower and loo, it has pull out awning air con dual axle full van for 16,500, any thoughts,it 20 ft, would like some feedback from anyone who has had one or any prior knowledge on the model. -- Edited by pauline on Tuesday 17th of August 2010 10:01...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... We will be travelling from Yowah to Toompine and then onto Quilpie QLD end of next week towing our 23ft 'black-top' caravan. The maps indicate there is about 80-100km of 'unsealed highway' south of Toompine. Has anyone travelled this route recently and is able to comment on the condition an...

rosco · rosco

put a photo under your forum nickname on the left hand side of this post? Cheers Ross

rosco · rosco

Hi Left hand side. Under member's forum name, some have a photo, some not, there's a date or two. Can it be worked so our town/region is incorporated into this area, and perhaps the name of our van and tug? Ross

coyotte · coyotte

Don't know how many do this but I have not seen it done very often. If you just need to keep food cool for awhile eg. next camping stop or a trip away from the van. Instead of forking out for a largish portable fridge --- just buy a small one and set it on freeze --- keep them blue freezer blocks in it and just ke...

crocodile · crocodile

Hi there everyone, Can anyone in the experienced field of travellers tell me what is the correct regime in takin g dely of new van. Meaning, is the dealer required to fill the gas bottles? Is the customer supposed to be given a gas certificate form along with registration? And what is the dealer legall...

howdrink · howdrink

just seen the sign on the door at the office at rollingstone caravan park they are looking for cleaner's so anyone interested in some work there phone no 0747707277 Just thought try and help out some one that is looking for work in north queensland

SJ · SJ

found this site a while back. So much info!!! got the van but it will be a while before i hit the road.

Thanks forum members for advice. · ozi2

G'day everyone, I just want to post a thank you to my fellow GN's who have assisted me on this forum, providing excellent advice on technical issues etc in the fitout of my 4wd for touring. Through the advice given I have learnt a great deal on dual batteries, type thereof best suited for running a car...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

If you would like to enter the Discover Down Under competition, go to their website www.discoverdownunder.com.au and enter to win over $10,000 in camper trailer with everything that opens and shuts, plus lots of other prizes including vouchers to Top Tourist Parks. You have to enter the keyword &q...

hammer · hammer

Has anyone been down the Kidman Way since the floods, we are planning to travel back from longreach that way. Thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	240v Power Lead (Preview) Thought this may be of interest to some : Big W have a 10mtr - 10 amp - power lead on a reel with 4 outlets --- with a built in CIRCUIT BREAKER for $30 cheers Coyotte	coyotte	17	1642	11:34 AM Aug 24, 2010 by countryroad
	D'aguilar higyway (Preview) Planing on traveling from Caboolture through to Kingaroy on the d'aguilar highway towing a 25 foot van just wondering the condition of this road and is it very hilly ,is it suitable for a large van?	eraser	5	817	02:23 PM Aug 23, 2010 by Pejay
	Rollingstone caravan park (Preview) Hi guys just thought if any of you guys have like us been to the big 4 park at rollingstone, some people say that younger people can't run a caravan park but these young couple (sorry forgot there names) are so freindly and run a great park. yes i know its a big4 but there is no playground for kids, the pool is...	howdrink	7	2401	10:15 AM Aug 23, 2010 by brickies
	no more politics (Preview) Thank goodness it will all be over tomorrow. Maybe it should be made illegal for politicians to tell lies.	tezza	14	1223	08:22 AM Aug 23, 2010 by BobnBev
	battery system for a new caravan (Preview) I have just purchased a new van 18 foot concept van,which I am very pleased with,however because it is the basic van I need to get a good elec system going. So I am asking some of the experts what I need to assemble to get me on the road.	grey dog	9	1007	07:27 PM Aug 22, 2010 by grey dog
	Head of the Bight whale watching (Preview) Hi fellow nomads! We're now in Ceduna & will be driving west across the Nullarbor after the election but want to do some whale watching for a few days at the Head of the Bight whale watching ctr. So I'm wondering if any of you experienced Nullarbor travellers have any suggestions as to the closest pl...	Hylda&Jon	16	4466	03:13 PM Aug 22, 2010 by Pam
	Jockey wheels as van jacks (Preview) Don't know where i found this idea but. a couple of pensioners had a jockey wheel jack fitted to either side of their caravan near the rear end so as to save them bending down to ground level to reach the van's jacks. was thinking of doing the same thing by mounting the jacks on a piece of 3/4 inch ply and the...	coyotte	2	936	02:29 PM Aug 22, 2010 by PeterD
	Camping Budgets (Preview) Thought this buried post was very well worth reviving. Just a shame that Copper had to lower the level of the post in that wayhttp://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=51933&p=3&topicID=33679825 cheers Coyotte	coyotte	9	1504	12:01 PM Aug 22, 2010 by countryroad
	towing a grand vitara (Preview) Hi all. If someone out there is towing a 4wd behind their motorhome could they go to Techies Forum and check out the post "towing a grand vitara" just need some info. thanks	goldcoaster	0	472	05:17 AM Aug 22, 2010 by goldcoaster
	1990 ROADSTAR CARAVAN (Preview) We are going to look at a van tomorrow,hubby wants one with shower and loo, it has pull out awning air con dual axle full van for 16,500, any thoughts,it 20 ft, would like some feedback from anyone who has had one or any prior knowledge on the model. -- Edited by pauline on Tuesday 17th of August 2010 10:01...	pauline	3	3027	07:23 PM Aug 21, 2010 by pauline
	Yowah QLD to Quilpie Road? (Preview) Gday... We will be travelling from Yowah to Toompine and then onto Quilpie QLD end of next week towing our 23ft 'black-top' caravan. The maps indicate there is about 80-100km of 'unsealed highway' south of Toompine. Has anyone travelled this route recently and is able to comment on the condition an...	rockylizard	0	819	06:08 PM Aug 21, 2010 by rockylizard
	How do you... (Preview) put a photo under your forum nickname on the left hand side of this post? Cheers Ross	rosco	14	1002	03:05 PM Aug 21, 2010 by JRH
	Message for Admin (Preview) Hi Left hand side. Under member's forum name, some have a photo, some not, there's a date or two. Can it be worked so our town/region is incorporated into this area, and perhaps the name of our van and tug? Ross	rosco	3	808	10:49 AM Aug 21, 2010 by Smokeydk
	Right use of a Esky/Cooler (Preview) Don't know how many do this but I have not seen it done very often. If you just need to keep food cool for awhile eg. next camping stop or a trip away from the van. Instead of forking out for a largish portable fridge --- just buy a small one and set it on freeze --- keep them blue freezer blocks in it and just ke...	coyotte	2	1000	12:23 AM Aug 21, 2010 by countryroad
	taking delivery of new van. (Preview) Hi there everyone, Can anyone in the experienced field of travellers tell me what is the correct regime in takin g dely of new van. Meaning, is the dealer required to fill the gas bottles? Is the customer supposed to be given a gas certificate form along with registration? And what is the dealer legall...	crocodile	6	1160	11:25 PM Aug 20, 2010 by Travel Bug
	Cleaners wanted at rollingstone caravan park (Preview) just seen the sign on the door at the office at rollingstone caravan park they are looking for cleaner's so anyone interested in some work there phone no 0747707277 Just thought try and help out some one that is looking for work in north queensland	howdrink	0	531	01:47 PM Aug 20, 2010 by howdrink
	Step one - Van (Preview) found this site a while back. So much info!!! got the van but it will be a while before i hit the road.	SJ	8	957	12:02 PM Aug 20, 2010 by Travel Bug
	Thanks forum members for advice. (Preview) G'day everyone, I just want to post a thank you to my fellow GN's who have assisted me on this forum, providing excellent advice on technical issues etc in the fitout of my 4wd for touring. Through the advice given I have learnt a great deal on dual batteries, type thereof best suited for running a car...	ozi2	2	979	11:41 AM Aug 20, 2010 by Travel Bug
	To enter Discover Down Under Competition (Preview) If you would like to enter the Discover Down Under competition, go to their website www.discoverdownunder.com.au and enter to win over $10,000 in camper trailer with everything that opens and shuts, plus lots of other prizes including vouchers to Top Tourist Parks. You have to enter the keyword &q...	Happywanderer	6	3966	11:03 AM Aug 20, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	Kidman Way (Preview) Has anyone been down the Kidman Way since the floods, we are planning to travel back from longreach that way. Thanks	hammer	1	650	09:09 AM Aug 19, 2010 by VHW
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