The Grey Nomads - General

Ballynure · Ballynure

I want some feedback about Wintersun Caravan Park, Alice Springs. I had a very unpleasant experience there recently and wanted to find out if anyone would recommend .... or not .... that park in the future? Do you have alternative parks in Alice Springs that you would recommend and why? Thanking you...

JayDee · JayDee

Cold morning here in Logan City Brisbane area with the temp down to 7 degrees but the westerly wind had it feeling like 3 - 4 degrees. That is cold for Logan. What is the temp where you are.? Early winter, so looks like a very cold winter period. Jay&Dee

BT49 · BT49

Hi, were a couple from NZ just bought a caravan to store at daughters in Qld between visits. Our query is about insurance. We have no idea what is required. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Trish

Duncan29 · Duncan29

I am buying a Blue Sky Tuscany van . ATM is 2900 kg and 180 ball weight and has Electronic Stability Control. Tug is a D Max 4x4 . Should I also fit a WDH ? Duncan

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Considering fitting a Truma Gas Heating for Van 21ft so I can do free camping and not need generator. As i already have Gas keeping to Gas heating seem better idea against diesel heating. Question has anyone installed gas heating to go under bed, realize need licenced gas installer for gas hookup. is t...

2558

Our van is now being stored under cover ( in a large shed no direct access to the sun). What do I need to do to protect the battery whilst the van is in storage? Terry

Grams · Grams

We just bought this van secondhand, and it came with nothing. We get the idea from previous vans how to work things, but I like physical copies, in case we have no internet to look it up. I mean: the 3 way fridge, the gas stove top, the grill, the electric pump for the water, the roll out awning, the van itsel...

JayDee · JayDee

I have posted the info below on another forum. Thought I would throw it in here to get your thoughts re the article on bubble wrap. ""My wife... Dee.... was telling me that she heard on TV. that the Federal Government is thinking of instigating a federal loan to householders to the value of $50,000.I am g...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Finally after a long time with only a few short trips (for various reasons)since Christmas, we are heading off on Monday to the Kimberley's. Planning on taking a couple of weeks to get North via the Inland Hwy and then spend a couple of months looking around, then another month coming back via the Coast...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all seeking a bit of advice ... planning a trip up to Airlie beach and take a day trip out to the islands . Closest car parks to ferry departure is the port of Airlie car park and the marina car park . Has anyone used these parking bays ? and which would you recommend for a small lmotorhome ? or caravan Obvio...

grahamg · grahamg

What are the rules about taking fruit and vegies across the various borders NSW/ VIC VIC/ SA and SA/Wa - is there a wesite you can check

PennyP · PennyP

Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...

PennyP · PennyP

Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...

PeterX · PeterX

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/dingo-drags-toddler-away-from-campervan-on-fraser-island-20190419-p51fjx.html

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I regularly (like now) take my caravan deep into the bush through forests and on tracks that are more 4WD than 2WD and on one occasion was forced to stay an extra week to allow the track to dry out in order to tow the van out. Although I am very careful and try to inspect the tracks in the 4WD vehicle befo...

JayDee · JayDee

Just checked the gas top coils and discoveredthat thew ignitor was not working. How do I check and or replace ignitor. T Could there may be some gunk/ didt andgrease causing the malfunction. Checked Utube but not much info there. If I can not get a quick fix, then I will call in a gas fitter. But!!!! any...

johnnz · johnnz

I will be in the Meekatharra, Cue & Mt Magnet localities soon trying to find that elusive nugget, any other gold hunters are welcome to join me, can compare notes, stories and dreams around the campfire.

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Hi 'Vanners The Australian National University, ANU College of Law is conducting research to identify whether the Australian consumer law and the Australian vehicle standards are ineffective in ensuring that only caravans that are fit for purpose are used on Australian roads. The proj...

Micka · Micka

I have read with much interest the comments by many regarding truckies disregard for the traffic laws regarding speeding , bad driving in that they try to bully other drivers into giving way or when changing lanes. Than on the other side, truckies complaining about caravan drivers not having the s...

Chellbells · Chellbells

Is anyone going to be around Dunolly Victoria between Christmas & New Year 2019. Would like to find like minded prospectors to fossick & detect gold with. Chellbells

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Wintersun Caravan Park, Alice Springs (Preview) I want some feedback about Wintersun Caravan Park, Alice Springs. I had a very unpleasant experience there recently and wanted to find out if anyone would recommend .... or not .... that park in the future? Do you have alternative parks in Alice Springs that you would recommend and why? Thanking you...	Ballynure	7	1581	09:15 AM Jun 8, 2019 by kesa32
	Cold weather (Preview) Cold morning here in Logan City Brisbane area with the temp down to 7 degrees but the westerly wind had it feeling like 3 - 4 degrees. That is cold for Logan. What is the temp where you are.? Early winter, so looks like a very cold winter period. Jay&Dee	JayDee	10	1432	04:23 PM Jun 7, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Insurance (Preview) Hi, were a couple from NZ just bought a caravan to store at daughters in Qld between visits. Our query is about insurance. We have no idea what is required. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Trish	BT49	4	1217	06:56 AM Jun 7, 2019 by JayDee
	Weight Distribution Hitch (Preview) I am buying a Blue Sky Tuscany van . ATM is 2900 kg and 180 ball weight and has Electronic Stability Control. Tug is a D Max 4x4 . Should I also fit a WDH ? Duncan	Duncan29	25	2494	06:30 PM Jun 5, 2019 by sandsmere
	Truma Vario gas heater eco (Preview) Considering fitting a Truma Gas Heating for Van 21ft so I can do free camping and not need generator. As i already have Gas keeping to Gas heating seem better idea against diesel heating. Question has anyone installed gas heating to go under bed, realize need licenced gas installer for gas hookup. is t...	jeepnudger	12	7235	10:32 AM Jun 5, 2019 by Mamil
	Caravan Storage (Preview) Our van is now being stored under cover ( in a large shed no direct access to the sun). What do I need to do to protect the battery whilst the van is in storage? Terry	2558	2	1198	10:20 AM Jun 5, 2019 by 2558
	Can you get paperwork, like instruction manuals? (Preview) We just bought this van secondhand, and it came with nothing. We get the idea from previous vans how to work things, but I like physical copies, in case we have no internet to look it up. I mean: the 3 way fridge, the gas stove top, the grill, the electric pump for the water, the roll out awning, the van itsel...	Grams	13	1281	05:47 PM Jun 4, 2019 by dorian
	Bubble Wrap, does it work for the cold/heat.for caravans. (Preview) I have posted the info below on another forum. Thought I would throw it in here to get your thoughts re the article on bubble wrap. ""My wife... Dee.... was telling me that she heard on TV. that the Federal Government is thinking of instigating a federal loan to householders to the value of $50,000.I am g...	JayDee	15	1774	02:26 PM Jun 4, 2019 by JayDee
	Winters Here (Preview) Finally after a long time with only a few short trips (for various reasons)since Christmas, we are heading off on Monday to the Kimberley's. Planning on taking a couple of weeks to get North via the Inland Hwy and then spend a couple of months looking around, then another month coming back via the Coast...	Bobdown	24	2077	02:10 PM Jun 4, 2019 by Knight
	PORT OF AIRLIE CAR PARK (Preview) Hi all seeking a bit of advice ... planning a trip up to Airlie beach and take a day trip out to the islands . Closest car parks to ferry departure is the port of Airlie car park and the marina car park . Has anyone used these parking bays ? and which would you recommend for a small lmotorhome ? or caravan Obvio...	goldenyears	2	1174	12:56 PM Jun 4, 2019 by goldenyears
	border Crossing (Preview) What are the rules about taking fruit and vegies across the various borders NSW/ VIC VIC/ SA and SA/Wa - is there a wesite you can check	grahamg	10	2098	09:43 AM Jun 4, 2019 by Santa
	Tow behind vehicle (Preview) Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...	PennyP	3	1664	08:04 AM Jun 4, 2019 by Hymer1
	Tow behind vehicle (Preview) Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...	PennyP	2	1286	08:22 AM Jun 3, 2019 by travelyounger
	Baby dragged from campervan by dingo ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/dingo-drags-toddler-away-from-campervan-on-fraser-island-20190419-p51fjx.html	PeterX	34	2308	02:02 AM Jun 3, 2019 by PeterX
	Winching a caravan? (Preview) I regularly (like now) take my caravan deep into the bush through forests and on tracks that are more 4WD than 2WD and on one occasion was forced to stay an extra week to allow the track to dry out in order to tow the van out. Although I am very careful and try to inspect the tracks in the 4WD vehicle befo...	Mike Harding	14	1919	09:37 PM Jun 2, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Gas top ignitor not working (Preview) Just checked the gas top coils and discoveredthat thew ignitor was not working. How do I check and or replace ignitor. T Could there may be some gunk/ didt andgrease causing the malfunction. Checked Utube but not much info there. If I can not get a quick fix, then I will call in a gas fitter. But!!!! any...	JayDee	15	2113	09:19 PM Jun 2, 2019 by JayDee
	Gold fossicking (Preview) I will be in the Meekatharra, Cue & Mt Magnet localities soon trying to find that elusive nugget, any other gold hunters are welcome to join me, can compare notes, stories and dreams around the campfire.	johnnz	1	1243	04:31 PM Jun 2, 2019 by Olive Oil
	ANU - Caravan Research Project (Preview) Hi 'Vanners The Australian National University, ANU College of Law is conducting research to identify whether the Australian consumer law and the Australian vehicle standards are ineffective in ensuring that only caravans that are fit for purpose are used on Australian roads. The proj...	Colin1947	0	1344	12:22 PM Jun 2, 2019 by Colin1947
	Truckies V Caravaners, Have your say. (Preview) I have read with much interest the comments by many regarding truckies disregard for the traffic laws regarding speeding , bad driving in that they try to bully other drivers into giving way or when changing lanes. Than on the other side, truckies complaining about caravan drivers not having the s...	Micka	19	1654	08:58 AM Jun 2, 2019 by Ron-D
	Gold Detecting Golden Triangle (Preview) Is anyone going to be around Dunolly Victoria between Christmas & New Year 2019. Would like to find like minded prospectors to fossick & detect gold with. Chellbells	Chellbells	3	1403	07:38 PM Jun 1, 2019 by Mariner30
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