The Grey Nomads - General

Apollo88 · Apollo88

We are going thro the planning stage and deciding on our rig. Looks like a compromise hubby doesnt want a caravan And I dont want a trailer! So seeking an off road hybrid van/camper with internal & external en-suite and kitchen made in Australia. Anyone with experience with the main brands or inde...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

'The Victorian border with New South Wales will be closed from Tuesday night following talks between Premiers Daniel Andrews and Gladys Berejiklian and Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the ABC understands.'https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-06/victoria-nsw-border-to-close-over...

Nevd · Nevd

https://www.caradvice.com.au/862959/2021-dodge-durango-srt-hellcat-most-powerful-suv/

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi everyone, The wife and I were in the Big Green Shed this afternoon and came across Oomph Hand Sanitiser in 1Lt bottles for $13 and 500mm bottles for $6.95 We gave a 500mm bottle ago. Smells ok, So we will see how it goes. kills 99.9% of germs. At lease the price will force others to follow suit. They had t...

jrk36 · jrk36

I know this is a totally dumb question, like how long is a piece of string, but I'm a newbie I've recently bought a Fiat Ducato Jayco Conquest, which has two 3.7kg gas cylinders installed. If I'm free camping and hence using gas for (large) fridge, stove and water heating how long is the gas likely to las...

Sooz55 · Sooz55

Trying to work out the border crossing declaration. Heading to Qld from Canberra with our van next week. Do you tick the cross border resident box? How long does it take to be approved?

JayDee · JayDee

This time last year we were up in the wide bay Qld area. At the later part of 2019 we became home bound due to illness. This year has been the same due to the Chinese Virus. But now!!! We are all set to head off for a few weeks bush camping and staying at a couple of Farm Stays. 1st Camp is the Nomads Rest which is...

ABNER · ABNER

Hi All, Intending to do a 7 night stay at the RAC C/Park at Monkey Mia. Has anyone stayed there recently sine the RAC took it over and have renovated. I intend to take up a kayak and do a spot of fishing, so is it all marine park there or not Any Help would be appreciated. Thanks Bob

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Possum3 has often mentioned the CMCA in positive terms and given I've frequently seen their logo on dump points to which they have contributed I thought I'd take a look at their website with a view to joining ($44 per year + $16.50 joining fee). https://www.cmca.net.au/ One thing which concerned me a...

JayDee · JayDee

""Queensland: People can travel freely within Queensland. The border is closed, but scheduled to re-open on July 10"" I cannot for the life of me can not understand as to why the Queensland Premier... Anna Pluckachuck has our borders closed. If she thinks this policy will guarantee the par...

Fairgoguy · Fairgoguy

Live in western Sydney. I require advice & assistance

briche · briche

We are currently planning our 2year trip to WA ( when Covid 19 is done). We are wondering what people do in the long term to keep the tank water in a user form. We only use tank water for washing up, showers, etc. we use bottled water for drinking. I would appreciate your comments about keeping the tanks cl...

mickle · mickle

Hi, Is it possiable ,Probable ,? to take a 22ft on road van on the length of Savannah Way . and what time of year ?. Thanks Mickle.

Umpie1 · Umpie1

After too many occasions of blocked hoses from the van sink, I searched on the net to find one from an Australian supplier without luck. BUT it has to come from the UK. Surely a caravan parts place in Australia would have one. Any ideas from an Aussie Supplier? -- Edited by Umpie1 on Wednesday 1st of Jul...

Cupie · Cupie

Here's something that you just can't miss out on if you are into Kayak fishing & are worried about weight & the issues with roof top loading. A great deal at just a bit over $US8,000 for a great package. Not sure if their 'white glove' delivery offer includes Australia. https://www.kickst...

harry Butler · harry Butler

hello everyone, could someone give me some guidance on mirrors . are clear view worth it or will the cheaper extending mirrors suffice. thank you HB

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

Sue and I recently had our first trip in our Concept 21' caravan (yay!) to the Fishermans Beach Holiday Park in Emu Park, Queensland. While there, we had lots of suggestions from other grey nomads about things we should purchase. Can I get some advice on these? Yes, No, Depends, and if Yes, maybe a br...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi Everyone, Very excited this end, Umpie1 needed a sink strainer for his Van. (see his Blog last week.) I sent him (Geoff) a PM and he replied to same. This morming I found a third set unopened, in the Cave. Sent Umpie1 a second PM, to let him know the good news and my number. If anyone else knows Geoffs deta...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-4-july/saturday-detail-wk27/ps/p/uniden-uhf-handheld-radio-3-pack/

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-30/qld-highway-caravan-crash-s...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Newbies (Preview) We are going thro the planning stage and deciding on our rig. Looks like a compromise hubby doesnt want a caravan And I dont want a trailer! So seeking an off road hybrid van/camper with internal & external en-suite and kitchen made in Australia. Anyone with experience with the main brands or inde...	Apollo88	9	1145	12:42 AM Jul 10, 2020 by Apollo88
	NSW & Vic border closing Tue 7th ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 'The Victorian border with New South Wales will be closed from Tuesday night following talks between Premiers Daniel Andrews and Gladys Berejiklian and Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the ABC understands.'https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-06/victoria-nsw-border-to-close-over...	Whenarewethere	54	2093	10:08 PM Jul 9, 2020 by landy
	When Victorians can finally come to Qld, here's the best way to get to the head of the queue (Preview) https://www.caradvice.com.au/862959/2021-dodge-durango-srt-hellcat-most-powerful-suv/	Nevd	11	1613	01:02 PM Jul 9, 2020 by darjak
	Hand Sanitiser Bunnings (Preview) Hi everyone, The wife and I were in the Big Green Shed this afternoon and came across Oomph Hand Sanitiser in 1Lt bottles for $13 and 500mm bottles for $6.95 We gave a 500mm bottle ago. Smells ok, So we will see how it goes. kills 99.9% of germs. At lease the price will force others to follow suit. They had t...	Old and Grey	11	1933	06:32 AM Jul 9, 2020 by Mike Harding
	How long does gas last? (Preview) I know this is a totally dumb question, like how long is a piece of string, but I'm a newbie I've recently bought a Fiat Ducato Jayco Conquest, which has two 3.7kg gas cylinders installed. If I'm free camping and hence using gas for (large) fridge, stove and water heating how long is the gas likely to las...	jrk36	23	3291	07:16 PM Jul 7, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Border Crossing (Preview) Trying to work out the border crossing declaration. Heading to Qld from Canberra with our van next week. Do you tick the cross border resident box? How long does it take to be approved?	Sooz55	4	1280	03:22 PM Jul 7, 2020 by Sooz55
	Bush Camps in Wide Bay region Qld. (Preview) This time last year we were up in the wide bay Qld area. At the later part of 2019 we became home bound due to illness. This year has been the same due to the Chinese Virus. But now!!! We are all set to head off for a few weeks bush camping and staying at a couple of Farm Stays. 1st Camp is the Nomads Rest which is...	JayDee	4	847	11:57 AM Jul 7, 2020 by Legendts
	RAC CARAVAN PARK at DENHAM Western Australia (Preview) Hi All, Intending to do a 7 night stay at the RAC C/Park at Monkey Mia. Has anyone stayed there recently sine the RAC took it over and have renovated. I intend to take up a kayak and do a spot of fishing, so is it all marine park there or not Any Help would be appreciated. Thanks Bob	ABNER	5	911	12:14 AM Jul 7, 2020 by Ger08
	The Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Possum3 has often mentioned the CMCA in positive terms and given I've frequently seen their logo on dump points to which they have contributed I thought I'd take a look at their website with a view to joining ($44 per year + $16.50 joining fee). https://www.cmca.net.au/ One thing which concerned me a...	Mike Harding	62	4439	07:52 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Farmhat
	Queensland v Premier ( what's her name) ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) ""Queensland: People can travel freely within Queensland. The border is closed, but scheduled to re-open on July 10"" I cannot for the life of me can not understand as to why the Queensland Premier... Anna Pluckachuck has our borders closed. If she thinks this policy will guarantee the par...	JayDee	104	3204	05:04 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Izabarack
	Diesel heater for caravan (Preview) Live in western Sydney. I require advice & assistance	Fairgoguy	28	1673	01:46 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Monica W
	Chlorine in water tanks. (Preview) We are currently planning our 2year trip to WA ( when Covid 19 is done). We are wondering what people do in the long term to keep the tank water in a user form. We only use tank water for washing up, showers, etc. we use bottled water for drinking. I would appreciate your comments about keeping the tanks cl...	briche	24	810	11:50 AM Jul 6, 2020 by bomurra
	Savannah Way. (Preview) Hi, Is it possiable ,Probable ,? to take a 22ft on road van on the length of Savannah Way . and what time of year ?. Thanks Mickle.	mickle	11	3656	09:05 AM Jul 6, 2020 by travelyounger
	Wanted: Caravan Sink Strainer (Preview) After too many occasions of blocked hoses from the van sink, I searched on the net to find one from an Australian supplier without luck. BUT it has to come from the UK. Surely a caravan parts place in Australia would have one. Any ideas from an Aussie Supplier? -- Edited by Umpie1 on Wednesday 1st of Jul...	Umpie1	15	1699	08:24 PM Jul 5, 2020 by Old and Grey
	Need a lightweight Fishing Kayak? (Preview) Here's something that you just can't miss out on if you are into Kayak fishing & are worried about weight & the issues with roof top loading. A great deal at just a bit over $US8,000 for a great package. Not sure if their 'white glove' delivery offer includes Australia. https://www.kickst...	Cupie	6	783	09:04 AM Jul 5, 2020 by Dougwe
	extending mirrors ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hello everyone, could someone give me some guidance on mirrors . are clear view worth it or will the cheaper extending mirrors suffice. thank you HB	harry Butler	31	3823	11:18 PM Jul 4, 2020 by mischief
	Stuff I Should Buy? (Preview) Sue and I recently had our first trip in our Concept 21' caravan (yay!) to the Fishermans Beach Holiday Park in Emu Park, Queensland. While there, we had lots of suggestions from other grey nomads about things we should purchase. Can I get some advice on these? Yes, No, Depends, and if Yes, maybe a br...	rexboggs5	20	1976	10:49 PM Jul 4, 2020 by mischief
	Umpie1 (Preview) Hi Everyone, Very excited this end, Umpie1 needed a sink strainer for his Van. (see his Blog last week.) I sent him (Geoff) a PM and he replied to same. This morming I found a third set unopened, in the Cave. Sent Umpie1 a second PM, to let him know the good news and my number. If anyone else knows Geoffs deta...	Old and Grey	0	690	02:01 PM Jul 4, 2020 by Old and Grey
	Aldi 4-July-20 - hand held UHF CBs (Preview) https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-4-july/saturday-detail-wk27/ps/p/uniden-uhf-handheld-radio-3-pack/	Mike Harding	13	1441	11:39 AM Jul 3, 2020 by Possum3
	No insulation in caravans (Preview) https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-30/qld-highway-caravan-crash-s...	Whenarewethere	21	2663	01:27 PM Jul 2, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
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