The Grey Nomads - General

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi all, Whilst difference in km's does not worry me and on no time frame I was wondering which is the better route to take? Via Mitchell, Warrego and Leichhardt Highways or Castlereagh, Carnarvon, Leichhardt Highways or finally the Newell and Leichhardt Highway. So three different routes to choos...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Were thinking about Travelling down the great the great alpine road to Lakes entrance, from myrtleford , is This a good road to tow a caravan any answers would be much appreciated....

Snippy · Snippy

Not showing in Wiki any more. I know the local CP's were trying to get it shut down.... did they succeed?

Doogie51 · Doogie51

Hi all has anyone tried a wind spoiler on the rear roof of their 4WD to deflect the wind and reduce fuel consuption whilst towing a full size van?

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi, im having trouble finding front recovery hooks for our 2018 bt50. ARB only sell an armour plate that the points are attached to, at a cost that is out of our budget. all the other brands i looked at needed a bullbar for them to be attached ,which i dont have or need. is there any one who sells the recover...

Hetho · Hetho

After much consideration I decided to rent our home for 12 months "Fully Furnished". The short story. Have the renters sign a lease, pay a bond, take out Landlords Insurance, and take heaps of photos. "I Did Not". We rented our home to a lovely couple. We thought. I do not wish to go into details, but we ar...

shanem · shanem

does anyone have any thoughts on the newest Jayco journey caravan? I am particularly interested in whether the placement of the battery inside the cabin is OK. my research suggests it is never a good idea to have batteries inside as they sometimes fail with dire consequences. any info from knowledge...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Not trying to be political or anti establishment Just advising to be careful, if you come across a semi in an accident, with a radiation signThe Federal Government of the day, just before calling the election, has approved a Uranium mine in Western Australia.Link belowhttps://www.abc.net.au/ne...

steve3154 · steve3154

Are there any members using a 2018/2019 Muzzo for towing 2000 kg van and can give a short review please. Cheers Steve

Sarco Harris · Sarco Harris

https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-keep-large-vehicles-private-property

lvgwy · lvgwy

Hi everyone, does anyone own or dealt with Spaceland caravans. Just looking at a 21ft near new one in Qld. Owner says had no problems with it, I've inspected it twice and cannot fault it(even did the drawer test) Cheers Graham

Ian Richards · Ian Richards

As we are seriously considering purchasing a Jurgens Caravan, I am very interested to learn the latest developments related to Jurgen financial South African and Australian crisis I have read brief web based commentary mentioning 'Out of court settlements with Alko Suspensions' is that the end...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

There is an article in this months Grey Nomad Times, about the town of Bulahdelah in NSWIf I have read it correctly, the town embraced free camping, to stimulate the economyBecause of the success, someone is now building a caravan park, nearbyThe people of the town have told the council thatQuote a to...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Last week I had to take a trip down to Canberra to visit one of the embassies for a work visa so of course my wife and I did it without the van. For those people who are planning on negotiating the Sydney traffic with their van here are some observations on what we found on 2 different days. Left our home in Lak...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Managed to escape the Easter crowds and found this spot on the Edward River near Deniliquin. Here's a photo I took of our spot. Just beautiful. Up along the road a bit this is the view of Morleys Creek by Gundagai out the van's kitchen window where we spent a bit more time. Having a Ball. Joe.

iana · iana

Yes Sir, traveling down our highways, and having a drive break is certainly an eye-opener, and of course there are already many posts by persons voicing their disgust about the rubbish. But coming across this mess, what can one do about it. You could pick some of it up, but the bins at the stops are both f...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

i was thinking of getting a new gps ,but now going to use iphone5 by using Siri ,just tell here where you want to go and she plots a course,so far she has not missed directing me to wherever I need to go ,do any of you use her as well .

Knight · Knight

A few days ago an electric bike being recharged overnight exploded in a fireball which destroyed the house. A few weeks ago a battery pack used to recharge mobile phones and computers or even jump start a vehicle was left on the front passenger seat in an SUV in full sunshine and it caught fire, the drive...

mezza56 · mezza56

attached poll showing results thus far , recently bought bf's not thru experience but because of various recommendations from other vanners , time will tell , fitted Falkens on the van as cheaper than bf.

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi just wondering if anyone has had an upgrade in there gvm and gcm for there vehicles through Lovell's spring in NSW .This is second stage of manufacture only authorized by Lovell's suspension fitters and engineered in NSW thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Dubbo to Gladstone (Preview) Hi all, Whilst difference in km's does not worry me and on no time frame I was wondering which is the better route to take? Via Mitchell, Warrego and Leichhardt Highways or Castlereagh, Carnarvon, Leichhardt Highways or finally the Newell and Leichhardt Highway. So three different routes to choos...	cjt55	5	1410	10:13 AM May 10, 2019 by Happywanderer
	The great alpine road (Preview) Were thinking about Travelling down the great the great alpine road to Lakes entrance, from myrtleford , is This a good road to tow a caravan any answers would be much appreciated....	Ron-D	21	5173	08:52 AM May 10, 2019 by Ron-D
	EMERALD SHOWGROUND (Preview) Not showing in Wiki any more. I know the local CP's were trying to get it shut down.... did they succeed?	Snippy	7	2065	06:09 AM May 10, 2019 by Snippy
	Wind spoiler (Preview) Hi all has anyone tried a wind spoiler on the rear roof of their 4WD to deflect the wind and reduce fuel consuption whilst towing a full size van?	Doogie51	25	3253	05:23 PM May 9, 2019 by phum
	FRONT RECOVERY POINTS FOR 2018 MAZDA BT50 (Preview) Hi, im having trouble finding front recovery hooks for our 2018 bt50. ARB only sell an armour plate that the points are attached to, at a cost that is out of our budget. all the other brands i looked at needed a bullbar for them to be attached ,which i dont have or need. is there any one who sells the recover...	cobberdog	3	1371	01:54 PM May 9, 2019 by cobberdog
	Rent the home for 12 months (Preview) After much consideration I decided to rent our home for 12 months "Fully Furnished". The short story. Have the renters sign a lease, pay a bond, take out Landlords Insurance, and take heaps of photos. "I Did Not". We rented our home to a lovely couple. We thought. I do not wish to go into details, but we ar...	Hetho	10	1593	12:04 AM May 9, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	jayco journey caravan - any thoughts? (Preview) does anyone have any thoughts on the newest Jayco journey caravan? I am particularly interested in whether the placement of the battery inside the cabin is OK. my research suggests it is never a good idea to have batteries inside as they sometimes fail with dire consequences. any info from knowledge...	shanem	7	2184	05:08 PM May 7, 2019 by shanem
	Yellowcake to be transported by road (Preview) Not trying to be political or anti establishment Just advising to be careful, if you come across a semi in an accident, with a radiation signThe Federal Government of the day, just before calling the election, has approved a Uranium mine in Western Australia.Link belowhttps://www.abc.net.au/ne...	Tony Bev	21	2246	03:00 PM May 7, 2019 by Bicyclecamper
	2019 Ssangyong Musso (Preview) Are there any members using a 2018/2019 Muzzo for towing 2000 kg van and can give a short review please. Cheers Steve	steve3154	27	6359	02:57 PM May 7, 2019 by lvgwy
	Council Fees (Preview) https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/apply-keep-large-vehicles-private-property	Sarco Harris	20	2387	02:43 PM May 7, 2019 by Bicyclecamper
	Spaceland caravans (Preview) Hi everyone, does anyone own or dealt with Spaceland caravans. Just looking at a 21ft near new one in Qld. Owner says had no problems with it, I've inspected it twice and cannot fault it(even did the drawer test) Cheers Graham	lvgwy	10	6947	01:26 PM May 7, 2019 by lvgwy
	Current Corporate up-date regarding the recent South African Liquidation Court Proceedures and the Australian Franchise (Preview) As we are seriously considering purchasing a Jurgens Caravan, I am very interested to learn the latest developments related to Jurgen financial South African and Australian crisis I have read brief web based commentary mentioning 'Out of court settlements with Alko Suspensions' is that the end...	Ian Richards	10	1408	11:02 PM May 6, 2019 by Pariss
	Free camp at Bulahdelah article in Grey Nomad Times (Preview) There is an article in this months Grey Nomad Times, about the town of Bulahdelah in NSWIf I have read it correctly, the town embraced free camping, to stimulate the economyBecause of the success, someone is now building a caravan park, nearbyThe people of the town have told the council thatQuote a to...	Tony Bev	12	1997	01:14 PM May 6, 2019 by Duggy
	Canberra Trip (Preview) Last week I had to take a trip down to Canberra to visit one of the embassies for a work visa so of course my wife and I did it without the van. For those people who are planning on negotiating the Sydney traffic with their van here are some observations on what we found on 2 different days. Left our home in Lak...	The Belmont Bear	8	1611	07:22 AM May 6, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	Escaped Easter Crowds (Preview) Managed to escape the Easter crowds and found this spot on the Edward River near Deniliquin. Here's a photo I took of our spot. Just beautiful. Up along the road a bit this is the view of Morleys Creek by Gundagai out the van's kitchen window where we spent a bit more time. Having a Ball. Joe.	Farmhat	2	1363	03:12 PM May 4, 2019 by Olive Oil
	Tea Trees, and Pee Trees (Preview) Yes Sir, traveling down our highways, and having a drive break is certainly an eye-opener, and of course there are already many posts by persons voicing their disgust about the rubbish. But coming across this mess, what can one do about it. You could pick some of it up, but the bins at the stops are both f...	iana	4	1452	02:37 PM May 3, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Gps using phone ( 1 2 ) (Preview) i was thinking of getting a new gps ,but now going to use iphone5 by using Siri ,just tell here where you want to go and she plots a course,so far she has not missed directing me to wherever I need to go ,do any of you use her as well .	cruisaderhilton	32	2299	02:14 PM May 3, 2019 by jade46
	EXOTHERMIC REACTION IN LITHIUM ION BATTERIES (Preview) A few days ago an electric bike being recharged overnight exploded in a fireball which destroyed the house. A few weeks ago a battery pack used to recharge mobile phones and computers or even jump start a vehicle was left on the front passenger seat in an SUV in full sunshine and it caught fire, the drive...	Knight	5	1916	12:52 PM May 2, 2019 by Knight
	Tyre poll on 4x4's (Preview) attached poll showing results thus far , recently bought bf's not thru experience but because of various recommendations from other vanners , time will tell , fitted Falkens on the van as cheaper than bf.	mezza56	24	2350	10:29 AM May 2, 2019 by HandyWalter
	Gvm and gcm upgrades (Preview) Hi just wondering if anyone has had an upgrade in there gvm and gcm for there vehicles through Lovell's spring in NSW .This is second stage of manufacture only authorized by Lovell's suspension fitters and engineered in NSW thanks	travelyounger	9	8269	07:31 PM May 1, 2019 by travelyounger
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