The Grey Nomads - General

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

merry Christmas to all our travelling friends, keep safe

Swampy42 · Swampy42

Hi everyone and a merry Christmas to you all i hope this doesnt come across as political, but it now appears that the caravan parks are lobbying their respective councils, with success, to close down the free camping areas, forcing the caravaners to stay at the parks at ridiculous prices. This has sta...

Santa · Santa

From the Sydney Morning Herald.Grey nomads targeted by classified scammers 22 December 2018 9:46amCrooks are baiting Australias travelling retirees with fake ads for boats, motor homes and machinery, tricking them into transferring money and passing them onto accomplices who are successfu...

Paintar · Paintar

The other day I was looking at painting my satellite to clean it up a bit so I did what you do and Google it, to my surprise the amount of info on painting them was lots even a site on satellite dish artwork so I gave it a go.

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Safe Caravanning Holidays Ensuring that your caravan - and your tow-vehicle - are both in good condition, is essential before heading off for a holiday, but that is just one part of helping to make your trip safe and trouble-free when travelling. "Caravan Inspection - Basic.pd...

Greystone · Greystone

https://amp-news-com-au.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.news.com.au/national/queensland/australias-most-expensive-caravan-hits-the-open-road/news-story/f262a596dc4a988cd2978cf5ee3cf1f1?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, Here's a review on a little 18v ozito chainsaw I got recently. Whilst I like to carry a saw with me when leaving the van at home and doing more remote type travels, I wasn't sure if this would appeal to as many on here. If you still take a saw along when vanning, this might be something that is of intere...

Mamil · Mamil

Hi All, On a recent trip I noticed the plastic cover of the boiler flue vent on my Dometic 3-way fridge has become discoloured from heat - see attached photo. Max daytime temp was about 32deg and that side of the van was sitting in the morning sun, so the gas was on practically non-stop to try and cool the th...

RussandGlen · RussandGlen

My light in the en-suite keeps coming on every 2-3 days after I turn it off each time. It is a touch operated , I can't work it out, it is starting to bug me, am starting to think I have a ghost living in it. It is connected to power and on my driveway, comes on I turn it off and then a few days later on it comes again...

terrola · terrola

has any one used a transcool evap cooler was wondering are they worth the money for what they do thanks

kiwijims · kiwijims

From laneways drenched in graffiti to an ever-expanding silo trail breathing life into country towns, Australia has an eclectic mix of street art bound to compel even the firmest non-believers in the power of paint. The silos in Northam, WA, are examples of how street art can help bring new hope. Si...

bushranger · bushranger

During my research into national parks and the "Big Trip" I have come across many comments that state that generators cannot be taken into National Parks. This seemed incorrect -- can't take generators into National Parks??? so I emailed all National Parks Head Offices except Tasmania and all stat...

sealady · sealady

Recently I have become aware of 'shared occupancy' situations and am wondering if others would be interested in exploring setting something up for people like us? My idea is to set up a group of like minded people to buy a property together and we run it how we like. At this stage I have many ideas but one...

iana · iana

Coming up the Birdseye highway from Elliston SA, two large Stags ran across the road in front of us, gracefully leaping over the fence. They were as big as small steers complete with antlers. Red deer most likely.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

What do you do with glass jars and the like when travelling? Do you leave them in the cupboards or pack them separately with insulation? Any other tips for not spilling or breaking things when travelling?

JayDee · JayDee

I was just doing a bit if thinking re renting out our rig when it is sitting idle in our front yard especially during the summer months. Our van can only sleep 2. ( want we wanted.) Wondering the pros and cons would be. No doubt insurance would be No. 1 factor. What sort of weekly fees would apply?? Jay&...

AlanMo · AlanMo

Hi All First post from an almost Grey Nomad (sometime first half 2019 to start our Big Lap!) We will have a motorhome-with-toad combination, and will transfer our current two NSW E-tags to these vehicles. However a question has occurred to me: If the tag is on the toad windscreen, will it also incur its...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all would like to know has anyone joined one of these clubs that hold rallys and events during the year ? be nice to make a few new friends ... not so easy as you get older !!!! Enjoy hitting the road but would be even more enjoyable to do it with a group once in a while ...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Old Age, I decided, is a gift I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like m...

coltoni · coltoni

Hi Im interested in comments pros and cons relating to Iveco and vw motorhomes particularly 2004 through to 2013 models many thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Christmas wishes (Preview) merry Christmas to all our travelling friends, keep safe	Juggenaut	10	808	08:58 PM Dec 24, 2018 by Stretch60
	Free camping shut downs ( 1 2 3 4 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone and a merry Christmas to you all i hope this doesnt come across as political, but it now appears that the caravan parks are lobbying their respective councils, with success, to close down the free camping areas, forcing the caravaners to stay at the parks at ridiculous prices. This has sta...	Swampy42	107	4674	06:10 PM Dec 24, 2018 by Webmaster
	Grey nomads targeted by classified scammers (Preview) From the Sydney Morning Herald.Grey nomads targeted by classified scammers 22 December 2018 9:46amCrooks are baiting Australias travelling retirees with fake ads for boats, motor homes and machinery, tricking them into transferring money and passing them onto accomplices who are successfu...	Santa	5	996	04:26 PM Dec 24, 2018 by Dougwe
	Painting Satellite Dish (Preview) The other day I was looking at painting my satellite to clean it up a bit so I did what you do and Google it, to my surprise the amount of info on painting them was lots even a site on satellite dish artwork so I gave it a go.	Paintar	2	1014	03:17 PM Dec 24, 2018 by Mamil
	Safe Caravanning Holidays (Preview) Safe Caravanning Holidays Ensuring that your caravan - and your tow-vehicle - are both in good condition, is essential before heading off for a holiday, but that is just one part of helping to make your trip safe and trouble-free when travelling. "Caravan Inspection - Basic.pd...	Colin1947	1	509	12:24 PM Dec 24, 2018 by JayDee
	How about this $220k carbon fibre caravan? (Preview) https://amp-news-com-au.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.news.com.au/national/queensland/australias-most-expensive-caravan-hits-the-open-road/news-story/f262a596dc4a988cd2978cf5ee3cf1f1?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&...	Greystone	19	1639	08:58 AM Dec 24, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	18v Ozito chainsaw review (Preview) Hi all, Here's a review on a little 18v ozito chainsaw I got recently. Whilst I like to carry a saw with me when leaving the van at home and doing more remote type travels, I wasn't sure if this would appeal to as many on here. If you still take a saw along when vanning, this might be something that is of intere...	denmonkey	15	11928	12:09 AM Dec 24, 2018 by denmonkey
	Dometic flue vent (Preview) Hi All, On a recent trip I noticed the plastic cover of the boiler flue vent on my Dometic 3-way fridge has become discoloured from heat - see attached photo. Max daytime temp was about 32deg and that side of the van was sitting in the morning sun, so the gas was on practically non-stop to try and cool the th...	Mamil	9	3881	10:57 PM Dec 23, 2018 by Radar
	L.E.D. LIGHTS IN EN-SUITE : (Preview) My light in the en-suite keeps coming on every 2-3 days after I turn it off each time. It is a touch operated , I can't work it out, it is starting to bug me, am starting to think I have a ghost living in it. It is connected to power and on my driveway, comes on I turn it off and then a few days later on it comes again...	RussandGlen	3	842	08:19 AM Dec 23, 2018 by SouthernComfort
	cooler (Preview) has any one used a transcool evap cooler was wondering are they worth the money for what they do thanks	terrola	7	1084	06:18 PM Dec 22, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Street art that's really worth hitting the road for..... (Preview) From laneways drenched in graffiti to an ever-expanding silo trail breathing life into country towns, Australia has an eclectic mix of street art bound to compel even the firmest non-believers in the power of paint. The silos in Northam, WA, are examples of how street art can help bring new hope. Si...	kiwijims	21	1735	07:35 PM Dec 21, 2018 by yobarr
	Generators in National Parks. (Preview) During my research into national parks and the "Big Trip" I have come across many comments that state that generators cannot be taken into National Parks. This seemed incorrect -- can't take generators into National Parks??? so I emailed all National Parks Head Offices except Tasmania and all stat...	bushranger	24	3171	05:45 PM Dec 21, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Alternative to retirement home. Would you be interested in being part of a 'multiple occupancy' home base? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Recently I have become aware of 'shared occupancy' situations and am wondering if others would be interested in exploring setting something up for people like us? My idea is to set up a group of like minded people to buy a property together and we run it how we like. At this stage I have many ideas but one...	sealady	34	1931	04:15 PM Dec 21, 2018 by Goldfinger
	Have the raindeer deserted Santa (Preview) Coming up the Birdseye highway from Elliston SA, two large Stags ran across the road in front of us, gracefully leaping over the fence. They were as big as small steers complete with antlers. Red deer most likely.	iana	16	1148	10:59 AM Dec 20, 2018 by Cupie
	Glass breakage when travelling (Preview) What do you do with glass jars and the like when travelling? Do you leave them in the cupboards or pack them separately with insulation? Any other tips for not spilling or breaking things when travelling?	Mike Harding	25	1572	08:22 AM Dec 20, 2018 by Relax-n
	Renting out ones Caravan..Pros & Cons. (Preview) I was just doing a bit if thinking re renting out our rig when it is sitting idle in our front yard especially during the summer months. Our van can only sleep 2. ( want we wanted.) Wondering the pros and cons would be. No doubt insurance would be No. 1 factor. What sort of weekly fees would apply?? Jay&...	JayDee	10	1948	10:27 PM Dec 19, 2018 by dieseltojo
	Road Toll electronic tags when towing a toad (Preview) Hi All First post from an almost Grey Nomad (sometime first half 2019 to start our Big Lap!) We will have a motorhome-with-toad combination, and will transfer our current two NSW E-tags to these vehicles. However a question has occurred to me: If the tag is on the toad windscreen, will it also incur its...	AlanMo	12	1748	09:42 AM Dec 19, 2018 by woolman
	joining a motorhome club .. like the cmca (Preview) Hi all would like to know has anyone joined one of these clubs that hold rallys and events during the year ? be nice to make a few new friends ... not so easy as you get older !!!! Enjoy hitting the road but would be even more enjoyable to do it with a group once in a while ...	goldenyears	9	1520	07:02 AM Dec 19, 2018 by goldenyears
	Friends forever (Preview) Old Age, I decided, is a gift I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like m...	Wombat 280	10	901	09:02 PM Dec 18, 2018 by Wizardofoz
	looking at diiferent motor homes (Preview) Hi Im interested in comments pros and cons relating to Iveco and vw motorhomes particularly 2004 through to 2013 models many thanks	coltoni	5	996	11:24 AM Dec 18, 2018 by dundreamin
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