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Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

What tap fittings do you carry on your travels? I have been told they are different in each state, if so what sizes do I need to get?

Bridgee · Bridgee

Hi, wondering if anyone out that can give us feedback on pop tops vs hard top (?) caravans. We are aware pop tops are a lot lighter for towing but your input/opinions would be appreciated. For example is the air con and heating as efficient in pop tops, do they let more dust in?, etc etc, I am sure we...

dave06 · dave06

the indomitable Mark Skaife retired today, another great lives to don the retirement jumper he will be sadly missed, in his career he has 40 v8 supercar wins under his belt as well as 5 Bathurst wins just from a super car follower "thanks mate" the memories remain you will indeed take some r...

Cararavanners vs Other Road Users · Cruising Granny

I have sent this document to Mark Coulton and the other addrees named. ATTENTION: Queensland State Government and Main Roads, Police Commissioner, Education Director. To whom it may concern,Since driving around this state over the past six months, I have been horrified, and sometimes terr...

ibbo · ibbo

Hello fellow grey Nomads.May we wish you all a merry,happy,joyous Christmas.Let us wish you a great New Year.kindest regards,Sylvia and Martin ibbo.(Cheers Ibbo).

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

You have to watch all level of government espeially when there are hidden agendas and they bring the bill forward at some wee hour of the morning on the last sitting day . NSW has now legislated that by 2010-11 ULP will be out and E10 will be in and that's the end of that . and biodiesel will also be in. Won...

redtails · redtails

looking for a couple of easy going nomads to stay around a while on our farm. If you dont mind lots of space.... a big shed or 3 you can muck around in, the odd mob of sheep to check on, and maybe select one for lamb chops, well this could be your chance....the stars are beautiful at night, the flies sometimes...

Bridgee · Bridgee

As relative Newbies planning to join the "Nomad club" next year (We're already grey!) we're thinking of purchasing a caravan in the coming months so we can take it on short trips before we go on the "Big one" around Oz. We keep getting confusing and conflicting advice on the be...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

This was on another forum and I thought it might useful to pass on. The UHF Cb comes with 40 FM channels,requires NO licence,and basically has a range varying from 5 to maybe 15 kilometers depending on landscape. The flatter the further you'll talk. Channel 1 to 8 are known as REPEATER channels,you pro...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Well g,day I was told and i cant say i wasent, but ive been arround for a year or many and what would they know anyway. Well its like this, the storm is coming our way and it looked so good i said to my loving wife we are gunna cop a beaudy storm so i got of pc was enjoying my coffee ,storm struck so did lightin...

Peter Stevens · Peter Stevens

we are looking for any Grey Nomads out there, that are looking to re enter the work force, as managers of a country caravan park, for a period of 3 to 6 months. if you would like a job description, please email a current resume and a forwarding email address to peterstevens40@gmail. com thanks

brickies · brickies

THE forum dosnt seem the same without Davo hope his back soon

ibbo · ibbo

I would like the assistance of fellow Grey Nomads about the right way to operate our three way fridge prior to travelling.Do Irun it on 240 to cool down,12 volt while on the road,then either 240 or gas when camped.I realise that this a commonsense thing but I have had a few suggestion that did not ring tru...

ibbo · ibbo

It seems as though we are being pushed into using E10 fuel.Most Caltex servos have only Vortex or E10 pumps.Is this happening all over Oz?.cheers Ibbo.

MikeMin · MikeMin

We have a 2006 Ford Territory RWD(dual fuel) without a rig! Due to the economic downturn, our initial deposit on one of "them European vans" is now a pipe dream . Cannot reasonably justify spending over $55,000 when we can get a good, late model Aussie-made van with the extras we want for a lo...

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi everyone Something that has puzzled me for a while is how did the above type rigs earn their name ? Is there logic behind it ? if so could someone explain to a novice please. Mike

kiwi2 · kiwi2

Well we have made it to Adelaide and we are caught up in the trips from one caravan sales to another. Then the car sales yards, then back to the vans....... Still we do not know what to buy, everyone gives us different reasons for each buy. Please help. We are on a tight budget but want to live on the road and...

suenami · suenami

Hi everyone, The Avan Ovation I pick up in two weeks has an 83-Amp Deep Cycle house battery with PROVISION for two house batteries. Is it better to have them put a second one in at the factory rather than have one fitted later should I need it? Would this increase my ability to be independent of power fo...

chappy · chappy

We are wanting to do the great ocean road in January and would like feedback on the availability of powered sites, if we can't book too far in advance and more importantly on the parks to stay and to avoid. 2 grey nomads no kids no pets. We are leaving Cairns mid December.

Trevor · Trevor

Looking at starting our trip around this country with a stay in either of these towns for approx2-3 months does anyone know of long term accomodation for a van in either town

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tap Fittings (Preview) What tap fittings do you carry on your travels? I have been told they are different in each state, if so what sizes do I need to get?	Gary and Kerry	7	1171	04:44 PM Dec 8, 2008 by dave06
	POP TOPS OR NOT POP TOPS (Preview) Hi, wondering if anyone out that can give us feedback on pop tops vs hard top (?) caravans. We are aware pop tops are a lot lighter for towing but your input/opinions would be appreciated. For example is the air con and heating as efficient in pop tops, do they let more dust in?, etc etc, I am sure we...	Bridgee	6	1374	12:06 PM Dec 8, 2008 by Bear59
	thanks mark (Preview) the indomitable Mark Skaife retired today, another great lives to don the retirement jumper he will be sadly missed, in his career he has 40 v8 supercar wins under his belt as well as 5 Bathurst wins just from a super car follower "thanks mate" the memories remain you will indeed take some r...	dave06	2	686	10:43 AM Dec 8, 2008 by dave06
	Cararavanners vs Other Road Users (Preview) I have sent this document to Mark Coulton and the other addrees named. ATTENTION: Queensland State Government and Main Roads, Police Commissioner, Education Director. To whom it may concern,Since driving around this state over the past six months, I have been horrified, and sometimes terr...	Cruising Granny	5	1269	10:33 AM Dec 8, 2008 by dave06
	Early Christmas Greetings. (Preview) Hello fellow grey Nomads.May we wish you all a merry,happy,joyous Christmas.Let us wish you a great New Year.kindest regards,Sylvia and Martin ibbo.(Cheers Ibbo).	ibbo	10	1346	10:05 AM Dec 8, 2008 by Xtrail51
	Government for the People Ha HA (Preview) You have to watch all level of government espeially when there are hidden agendas and they bring the bill forward at some wee hour of the morning on the last sitting day . NSW has now legislated that by 2010-11 ULP will be out and E10 will be in and that's the end of that . and biodiesel will also be in. Won...	Wombat 280	3	951	10:10 PM Dec 7, 2008 by Wombat 280
	Long farm stay. (Preview) looking for a couple of easy going nomads to stay around a while on our farm. If you dont mind lots of space.... a big shed or 3 you can muck around in, the odd mob of sheep to check on, and maybe select one for lamb chops, well this could be your chance....the stars are beautiful at night, the flies sometimes...	redtails	5	1046	07:41 PM Dec 6, 2008 by mikeody
	Caravan layouts (Preview) As relative Newbies planning to join the "Nomad club" next year (We're already grey!) we're thinking of purchasing a caravan in the coming months so we can take it on short trips before we go on the "Big one" around Oz. We keep getting confusing and conflicting advice on the be...	Bridgee	24	4516	04:45 PM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	UHF CB for budding travellers (Preview) This was on another forum and I thought it might useful to pass on. The UHF Cb comes with 40 FM channels,requires NO licence,and basically has a range varying from 5 to maybe 15 kilometers depending on landscape. The flatter the further you'll talk. Channel 1 to 8 are known as REPEATER channels,you pro...	Gary and Kerry	7	1589	02:29 PM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	always listen to ya youngers (Preview) Well g,day I was told and i cant say i wasent, but ive been arround for a year or many and what would they know anyway. Well its like this, the storm is coming our way and it looked so good i said to my loving wife we are gunna cop a beaudy storm so i got of pc was enjoying my coffee ,storm struck so did lightin...	drongo & wendy	2	888	12:31 PM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	temporary park manager wanted (Preview) we are looking for any Grey Nomads out there, that are looking to re enter the work force, as managers of a country caravan park, for a period of 3 to 6 months. if you would like a job description, please email a current resume and a forwarding email address to peterstevens40@gmail. com thanks	Peter Stevens	3	977	11:44 AM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	ARE you missing Davo (Preview) THE forum dosnt seem the same without Davo hope his back soon	brickies	7	1194	10:51 AM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	Advice needed.Dont laugh,this is serious. (Preview) I would like the assistance of fellow Grey Nomads about the right way to operate our three way fridge prior to travelling.Do Irun it on 240 to cool down,12 volt while on the road,then either 240 or gas when camped.I realise that this a commonsense thing but I have had a few suggestion that did not ring tru...	ibbo	21	1655	10:48 AM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	Vanishing unleaded petrol. (Preview) It seems as though we are being pushed into using E10 fuel.Most Caltex servos have only Vortex or E10 pumps.Is this happening all over Oz?.cheers Ibbo.	ibbo	6	942	10:31 AM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	What do you tow with a Ford Territory? (Preview) We have a 2006 Ford Territory RWD(dual fuel) without a rig! Due to the economic downturn, our initial deposit on one of "them European vans" is now a pipe dream . Cannot reasonably justify spending over $55,000 when we can get a good, late model Aussie-made van with the extras we want for a lo...	MikeMin	5	4138	07:01 PM Dec 5, 2008 by MikeMin
	How did "fifth wheelers" derive their name ? (Preview) Hi everyone Something that has puzzled me for a while is how did the above type rigs earn their name ? Is there logic behind it ? if so could someone explain to a novice please. Mike	Roostertales	5	1226	02:28 PM Dec 5, 2008 by ibbo
	Help!!!!! (Preview) Well we have made it to Adelaide and we are caught up in the trips from one caravan sales to another. Then the car sales yards, then back to the vans....... Still we do not know what to buy, everyone gives us different reasons for each buy. Please help. We are on a tight budget but want to live on the road and...	kiwi2	5	1090	12:18 AM Dec 5, 2008 by Cruising Granny
	Urgent Advice needed - deep cycle house battery (Preview) Hi everyone, The Avan Ovation I pick up in two weeks has an 83-Amp Deep Cycle house battery with PROVISION for two house batteries. Is it better to have them put a second one in at the factory rather than have one fitted later should I need it? Would this increase my ability to be independent of power fo...	suenami	6	1002	08:00 PM Dec 3, 2008 by Smokeydk
	great ocean road (Preview) We are wanting to do the great ocean road in January and would like feedback on the availability of powered sites, if we can't book too far in advance and more importantly on the parks to stay and to avoid. 2 grey nomads no kids no pets. We are leaving Cairns mid December.	chappy	5	1217	07:39 PM Dec 3, 2008 by chappy
	Rockhampton or Kingaroy Accomodation (Preview) Looking at starting our trip around this country with a stay in either of these towns for approx2-3 months does anyone know of long term accomodation for a van in either town	Trevor	0	947	10:45 AM Dec 3, 2008 by Trevor
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