The Grey Nomads - General

margy · margy

Hi, We are off for a month in Sept and are trying the nomad thing with Subaru Outback, a Radical trailer, an Oz tent and not much else apart from a Hema map. Any tips regarding the best route ? - do a circular route via Broken Hill, Tibooburra then south via Coober Peedy, Lake Eyre (when do the migratory bird...

wendy5050 · wendy5050

This is our first time on the forum and also as caravaners. We are picking up our new Van a 20.5ft Sunland Series 3 that will weigh in at about 2.5 tons. We can not decide if we should buy a V8 Land cruiser or pay the extra for the Turbo Diesel version. Very expensive either way. Everyone has their own opinion...

Johncog · Johncog

I'm researching a tow vehicle for my first caravan (yet to be purchased). I want a compact one but still with enough grunt to tow easily. I'm going for a diesel (unless persuaded otherwise). I was looking at a Jeep Cherokee 2.8 diesel which ticked a lot of boxes in being not too big and seeming to have enou...

Jock · Jock

I have a 2003 Nissan Patrol, towing a 22ft Jayco Westport. My problem is that when the caravan is hooked up, I can't open the RH door on the back of the car wide enough to get into the slide out draws. Does anyone know of a different type of hitch besides the old screw nut type that I could use. I,ve loo...

bertram · bertram

We are leaving Perth in about 4 weeks towing a Supreme Territory caravan heading across to Adelaide, up the middle to Darwin, across to Broome and back down to Perth or should we go the other way, ie from Perth up to Broome, across to Darwin, down to Adelaide and across the nullabor to Perth ?.

Pedro the swift · Pedro the swift

Sorry to use the nomads website in this manner, but we the people of rural and regional qld need their help.If at all possible could any 'Grey Nomad' who has seen the negative side of amalgamations in their home state could they see their way through to help us avoid this plight by sending an email to Pete...

ABM51 · ABM51

http://au.blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-1Rv7fJIweavx5xlTTTf2sB5P?tag=motorhomes

taphugs · taphugs

G'day one and all. The road streaches out before us and we'd like to know if anyone has the benefit of "hindsight" on the subject of GPS units. I read recently that sun spots (or something like that) can cause havoc with this system. Any info on any aspect of GPS units and their use would be gr...

KenW · KenW

My wife and I are planning on travelling the Gibb River Road next year on our way to visit friends in Karratha. We have two small dogs we hope to take with us instead of having to leave at home for months. My question is are we able to take the dogs along the Gibb River Road as I believe it is mostly pastoral l...

coastalong · coastalong

Hi people. I am a lady nomad wanting to join another nomad as companion for a trip up north this winter. ( lady or man ) Not a newbie & of a farming background, so am a handy type woman & good cook. Love roaming, digital photography, music, singing, the outback & bush. So, if you are like me &a...

Auswegian · Auswegian

I will soon be in a position to hit the road..I'm a carpenter/home maintenance man..concrete-tiling-paving whatever ...Do you experienced travellers think I will find work on the road. Also do you think a Toyota hilux 2.4 litre with a load of tools will pull a 12 ft van ok.. Thanks Auswegian

Kezza · Kezza

For some time I have been campaigning (not nagging!) to join the many happy caravaners on the road. My husband has retired, I work part time, and I want us to get "retyred". It looks like it just may happen early next year. In the meantime, I am researching vans and would like to hear feedba...

ABM51 · ABM51

Easter Report. Just got back from HerveyBay, we left on Good Friday and went via the New England Highway etc. Day one Newcastle to Moree took approx 6 hours (as my 13 year old son says and I must agree with him "boring trip", nothing to see just scrub and roads. Big 4 Caravan Park Moree very frie...

hefi · hefi

My wife and I are relatively new to caravanning and are planning to spend next winter in Queensland to escape the Melbourne winter. We are looking for advice on a suitable location where we are likely to be able to get into a caravan park as I understand a lot get booked out year on year by Southerners esca...

galileo · galileo

we are retired. I want to go on short and long trips with my wife. We have no mechanical skills and little experience with camping. 1 where would i find details of the advantages and disadvatages of various types of vehicles, campervans etc. I havent the foggiest idea whether to use a campervan, a fou...

Leigh · Leigh

My husband and I are 58 and 60 years old and retired. we have done a fair bit of travel around Australia and overseas in the past few years. Now we are considering selling our house and buying a motorhome or a fifth wheeler and taking off. Do people have stories to tell about their experience with selling o...

gotaway65 · gotaway65

http://groups.msn.com/AustralianCampingForum/messages.msnw

Chizyonthe move · Chizyonthe move

Hello, Just bought a Jayco Heritage (tare 1765kg) which I intend to hitch onto my Hyundai Terracan 2.9 Diesel, and would like to know if there is anyone out there that is in a similar situation. I am getting it on January 9, after they fit a Hyman-Reece pack and other little things. The specs on t...

Dig · Dig

Hoping to travel up North in May along the coast and wondering if there will be problems getting water. My wife's a bit worried too about the quality of the water because of the low levels in some towns. We live in Melbourne and stage 4 water restrictions will be introduced here if Autumn rains...

wanderer · wanderer

hi to all, we are looking into leaving quiet sububia and hiting the road...just a little at lost to where to start . (appart from the obvious caravan etc). are their many people out there that have sold up to begin a new life?????

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	sydney to uluru + back - sept - any route tips? (Preview) Hi, We are off for a month in Sept and are trying the nomad thing with Subaru Outback, a Radical trailer, an Oz tent and not much else apart from a Hema map. Any tips regarding the best route ? - do a circular route via Broken Hill, Tibooburra then south via Coober Peedy, Lake Eyre (when do the migratory bird...	margy	2	1378	09:15 AM Jun 28, 2007 by Kevin
	V8 or Deisel for towing (Preview) This is our first time on the forum and also as caravaners. We are picking up our new Van a 20.5ft Sunland Series 3 that will weigh in at about 2.5 tons. We can not decide if we should buy a V8 Land cruiser or pay the extra for the Turbo Diesel version. Very expensive either way. Everyone has their own opinion...	wendy5050	4	1912	07:43 PM Jun 27, 2007 by Peter_n_Margaret
	4 WD for towing (Preview) I'm researching a tow vehicle for my first caravan (yet to be purchased). I want a compact one but still with enough grunt to tow easily. I'm going for a diesel (unless persuaded otherwise). I was looking at a Jeep Cherokee 2.8 diesel which ticked a lot of boxes in being not too big and seeming to have enou...	Johncog	7	1901	11:52 PM Jun 13, 2007 by Johncog
	Towing with Nissan Patrol (Preview) I have a 2003 Nissan Patrol, towing a 22ft Jayco Westport. My problem is that when the caravan is hooked up, I can't open the RH door on the back of the car wide enough to get into the slide out draws. Does anyone know of a different type of hitch besides the old screw nut type that I could use. I,ve loo...	Jock	2	2613	08:25 PM Jun 13, 2007 by Tvan400
	Which Way To Go (Preview) We are leaving Perth in about 4 weeks towing a Supreme Territory caravan heading across to Adelaide, up the middle to Darwin, across to Broome and back down to Perth or should we go the other way, ie from Perth up to Broome, across to Darwin, down to Adelaide and across the nullabor to Perth ?.	bertram	1	1472	12:49 AM Jun 7, 2007 by speedy sue
	Forced amalgamations in qld (Preview) Sorry to use the nomads website in this manner, but we the people of rural and regional qld need their help.If at all possible could any 'Grey Nomad' who has seen the negative side of amalgamations in their home state could they see their way through to help us avoid this plight by sending an email to Pete...	Pedro the swift	0	1224	08:11 PM Jun 2, 2007 by Pedro the swift
	Where Have You Been To Date (Preview) http://au.blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-1Rv7fJIweavx5xlTTTf2sB5P?tag=motorhomes	ABM51	0	1197	01:59 PM May 31, 2007 by ABM51
	GPS (Preview) G'day one and all. The road streaches out before us and we'd like to know if anyone has the benefit of "hindsight" on the subject of GPS units. I read recently that sun spots (or something like that) can cause havoc with this system. Any info on any aspect of GPS units and their use would be gr...	taphugs	4	1740	01:46 PM May 31, 2007 by ABM51
	Gibb River Road & Dogs (Preview) My wife and I are planning on travelling the Gibb River Road next year on our way to visit friends in Karratha. We have two small dogs we hope to take with us instead of having to leave at home for months. My question is are we able to take the dogs along the Gibb River Road as I believe it is mostly pastoral l...	KenW	2	2769	02:44 PM May 20, 2007 by KenW
	Lady Nomad wants to join another Nomad. (Preview) Hi people. I am a lady nomad wanting to join another nomad as companion for a trip up north this winter. ( lady or man ) Not a newbie & of a farming background, so am a handy type woman & good cook. Love roaming, digital photography, music, singing, the outback & bush. So, if you are like me &a...	coastalong	0	1522	06:31 AM May 20, 2007 by coastalong
	I got to work sometimes (Preview) I will soon be in a position to hit the road..I'm a carpenter/home maintenance man..concrete-tiling-paving whatever ...Do you experienced travellers think I will find work on the road. Also do you think a Toyota hilux 2.4 litre with a load of tools will pull a 12 ft van ok.. Thanks Auswegian	Auswegian	2	2084	01:39 PM May 16, 2007 by carolpaul3
	Holding The Dream (Preview) For some time I have been campaigning (not nagging!) to join the many happy caravaners on the road. My husband has retired, I work part time, and I want us to get "retyred". It looks like it just may happen early next year. In the meantime, I am researching vans and would like to hear feedba...	Kezza	1	1480	11:19 PM May 13, 2007 by Johncog
	Newcastle To Hervey Bay (Preview) Easter Report. Just got back from HerveyBay, we left on Good Friday and went via the New England Highway etc. Day one Newcastle to Moree took approx 6 hours (as my 13 year old son says and I must agree with him "boring trip", nothing to see just scrub and roads. Big 4 Caravan Park Moree very frie...	ABM51	1	1761	10:14 PM May 11, 2007 by speedy sue
	Winter in Queensland (Preview) My wife and I are relatively new to caravanning and are planning to spend next winter in Queensland to escape the Melbourne winter. We are looking for advice on a suitable location where we are likely to be able to get into a caravan park as I understand a lot get booked out year on year by Southerners esca...	hefi	3	2006	03:59 PM May 10, 2007 by ABM51
	basic stuff (Preview) we are retired. I want to go on short and long trips with my wife. We have no mechanical skills and little experience with camping. 1 where would i find details of the advantages and disadvatages of various types of vehicles, campervans etc. I havent the foggiest idea whether to use a campervan, a fou...	galileo	2	2019	06:29 PM May 7, 2007 by True Blue
	Making the BIG descision (Preview) My husband and I are 58 and 60 years old and retired. we have done a fair bit of travel around Australia and overseas in the past few years. Now we are considering selling our house and buying a motorhome or a fifth wheeler and taking off. Do people have stories to tell about their experience with selling o...	Leigh	4	2024	01:55 PM May 5, 2007 by taphugs
	Australian Camping Forum Invites you to join (Preview) http://groups.msn.com/AustralianCampingForum/messages.msnw	gotaway65	0	1814	09:05 PM Apr 29, 2007 by gotaway65
	Hyunday Terracan to tow 2.250 ton (Preview) Hello, Just bought a Jayco Heritage (tare 1765kg) which I intend to hitch onto my Hyundai Terracan 2.9 Diesel, and would like to know if there is anyone out there that is in a similar situation. I am getting it on January 9, after they fit a Hyman-Reece pack and other little things. The specs on t...	Chizyonthe move	2	1548	02:48 PM Apr 19, 2007 by gypsy1945
	Water shortage due to drought (Preview) Hoping to travel up North in May along the coast and wondering if there will be problems getting water. My wife's a bit worried too about the quality of the water because of the low levels in some towns. We live in Melbourne and stage 4 water restrictions will be introduced here if Autumn rains...	Dig	2	1353	08:21 PM Mar 24, 2007 by Dig
	geting started (Preview) hi to all, we are looking into leaving quiet sububia and hiting the road...just a little at lost to where to start . (appart from the obvious caravan etc). are their many people out there that have sold up to begin a new life?????	wanderer	2	1707	11:37 AM Mar 19, 2007 by sandair
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