The Grey Nomads - General

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Just spent 2 weeks at Evans Head and left this morning at 8am , got to the Border at 9.30 as a resident with my passes displayed were waived through , however Victorians were being pulled over and had to prove where they have been the last 14 days. No proof they were turned around. I was worried it would take...

Flags2 · Flags2

Hi everyone, I have read with interest a lot of posts about COVID 19 on this forum; some informed and some rubbish. I beg your indulgence to read this post and please think carefully about what you do and say in relation to this very nasty virus. Just in case youre wondering if Australia is over-react...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

I was thinking of buying one of these heaters for our Motorhome , the reason is I dont want to connect to the diesel tank as Im a not confident doing this. Has anyone got one and are they any good? How long will a fill of diesal last. thanks. Kevin.

Jenny99999 · Jenny99999

Hi All, We are planning on moving back to WA in about 6 weeks time and will need to cross the border at Eucla. We are driving across from Melbourne and it looks like we will be able to drive straight through SA without quarantining, but as things stand now we will need to quarantine in WA. Ideally, we woul...

iana · iana

Yes folks its that time again where I have to do our van service, need to find a friendly caravan park that will let me do the bearings, get my check list out and start going over the vehicle. I do a 12 monthly check, takes me a few days as my check list has over a hundred items to go over.

MDN · MDN

Hi where in Adelaide can you get your van checked for right weight (for future use) Cheers michael

Hard Luck · Hard Luck

Hi all, My first post so please be gentle........ We're about to embark on our first vanning adventure after recently purchasing a new 18.6 metre Zone RV caravan which I intend to tow with our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is what leads me to this forum..... Can anyone advise the best brand of Shocker...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

'Suspected cases of the bubonic plague have popped up in China and Mongolia, prompting authorities to issue a health alert forbidding people from eating large rodents. Thecases have also worried authorities in neighbouring Russia, which has stepped up patrols to stop people hunting marmots nea...

msg · msg

I have been travelling around all my life and over the last 8yrs almost full time. So I think I have pretty good experience as to what is out there. Like a lot of people who don't like things like (in no particular order) (1) rubbish left around, (2) generator noise. (3) dogs barking (4) Human poop (5) Do...

Possum3 · Possum3

Another iconic bush event cancelled. The 2020 Deni Ute Muster, which was slated for early October, has been officially called off due to health concerns.

Magnarc · Magnarc

Have just read on the Channel 7 news that there are people in Melbourne trying to change the address on their driving licences in order to travel outside their area whilst in lockdown. I really shouldn't be surprised at this as we seem to have more than our share of selfish bastards who have no thought fo...

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Qld Border Crossing M1 (Preview) Just spent 2 weeks at Evans Head and left this morning at 8am , got to the Border at 9.30 as a resident with my passes displayed were waived through , however Victorians were being pulled over and had to prove where they have been the last 14 days. No proof they were turned around. I was worried it would take...	goldcoaster	5	953	10:19 AM Jul 14, 2020 by Bigglesinoz
	Realities of COVID-19 for tens of thousands of Australians (Preview) Hi everyone, I have read with interest a lot of posts about COVID 19 on this forum; some informed and some rubbish. I beg your indulgence to read this post and please think carefully about what you do and say in relation to this very nasty virus. Just in case youre wondering if Australia is over-react...	Flags2	8	1070	10:01 AM Jul 14, 2020 by dorian
	Diesel heater (Preview) I was thinking of buying one of these heaters for our Motorhome , the reason is I dont want to connect to the diesel tank as Im a not confident doing this. Has anyone got one and are they any good? How long will a fill of diesal last. thanks. Kevin.	Kevin 1955	17	1548	10:10 PM Jul 13, 2020 by Possum3
	WA border crossing - quarantine in a caravan? (Preview) Hi All, We are planning on moving back to WA in about 6 weeks time and will need to cross the border at Eucla. We are driving across from Melbourne and it looks like we will be able to drive straight through SA without quarantining, but as things stand now we will need to quarantine in WA. Ideally, we woul...	Jenny99999	22	1776	09:33 PM Jul 13, 2020 by bobsa
	Time again for a caravan service. (Preview) Yes folks its that time again where I have to do our van service, need to find a friendly caravan park that will let me do the bearings, get my check list out and start going over the vehicle. I do a 12 monthly check, takes me a few days as my check list has over a hundred items to go over.	iana	14	949	09:03 PM Jul 13, 2020 by Radar
	Weights of van?? (Preview) Hi where in Adelaide can you get your van checked for right weight (for future use) Cheers michael	MDN	10	1797	07:06 PM Jul 13, 2020 by Jaahn
	Jeep Grand Cherokee - Suspension upgrades (Preview) Hi all, My first post so please be gentle........ We're about to embark on our first vanning adventure after recently purchasing a new 18.6 metre Zone RV caravan which I intend to tow with our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is what leads me to this forum..... Can anyone advise the best brand of Shocker...	Hard Luck	15	4532	11:36 PM Jul 12, 2020 by jeepnudger
	If not Covid - Bubonic Plague (Preview) 'Suspected cases of the bubonic plague have popped up in China and Mongolia, prompting authorities to issue a health alert forbidding people from eating large rodents. Thecases have also worried authorities in neighbouring Russia, which has stepped up patrols to stop people hunting marmots nea...	Whenarewethere	20	1592	07:29 PM Jul 12, 2020 by Stillgone
	Travelling Complaints (Preview) I have been travelling around all my life and over the last 8yrs almost full time. So I think I have pretty good experience as to what is out there. Like a lot of people who don't like things like (in no particular order) (1) rubbish left around, (2) generator noise. (3) dogs barking (4) Human poop (5) Do...	msg	16	1794	07:00 AM Jul 12, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Deni Ute Muster (Preview) Another iconic bush event cancelled. The 2020 Deni Ute Muster, which was slated for early October, has been officially called off due to health concerns.	Possum3	2	909	04:23 PM Jul 10, 2020 by Possum3
	Selfish morons. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have just read on the Channel 7 news that there are people in Melbourne trying to change the address on their driving licences in order to travel outside their area whilst in lockdown. I really shouldn't be surprised at this as we seem to have more than our share of selfish bastards who have no thought fo...	Magnarc	44	3257	10:26 AM Jul 10, 2020 by SouthernComfort
	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	1410	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	2420	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	2056	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	2067	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	6326	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	1388	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	995	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	1025	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	6887	07:52 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Farmhat
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