The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... So often on this, and other forums, there is the debate on just what vehicle can tow what van. I came across this article recently, and thought it valuable to share. Please, open the link and read the article in full ... it has some very good information and food for thought. http://caravanbuye...

JayDee · JayDee

Ok, Who si fishing the Murray and have yiu caught any Cod or for that matter any Yellowbellies.?? And what bait is the best to use.? Jay&Dee

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all Is it busy going North yet please? Been up/down heaps of times so know the way. Reason is I may stay at CP's on the way as I'm feeling the cold this year badly and may not free camp every night. If I need to book ahead it would good to know this now. Head off on 22May. Your current info appreciated. Cheers...

macka17 · macka17

Ere we go. Who's game to post their Car, Van and combined weights of rig on here now. OR are that many over and won't admit to it. Starter. 2010 D-Max. 2.75t loaded . 1999 Coromal 535 semi offroader 1.86k Loaded no water. Towbar.. Around 210kg. Depending on tins etc in front galley. Next.........

Boatee · Boatee

Hi everyone, we are about to head north in early June from Melbourne up to the Daintree ( in our 2 door Prado & 21'6'' van) & have always gone either up the Hume to Sydney then the coast from there to Cairns or Newell hwy to Brisbane we have planned to go to Charters Towers then onto the coast from t...

nu one · nu one

Warning to all diesel vehicle owners. This fuel is for specialy engineered units if you accidentally use it you will have major problems and the cost to repairr could be in the region of $10-20,000 to fix

JayDee · JayDee

Queensland Caravan Rego.Just received the Queensland Rego bill for our 22 ft Semi Off Road Coromal Princeton $195.35Small increase I guess for inflation as last year was $188.75.Not sure how it stacks up against other States charges.But a fair price me thinks to have our home on the road.Of course I...

gandk · gandk

Hi again Well we have the kayak and the roof racks now the decision whether to carry it right way up or upside down. It is a sit on top and the base is very contoured so we would need to purchase cradles to add to the roof racks. It seems to me that if it is upright it will fill up with rain???? And yet I was told th...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Well folks all good things must come to an end waiting at Manilla airport for the red eye special back to Melbourne . two weeks of R n R all done it has been good , but , there's no place like home . Back to w.. w... Oh I just can't say it for a couple of weeks and to get organised for a trip to cobber peady In July. o...

meetoo · meetoo

Barbeques Galore at Noarlunga SA now refill 9 kilogram gas bottles for $15.00. This is their every day price, not just a special. Cheers, John.

jjcahill1 · jjcahill1

Hello. I have a small European Caravan and I wish to fit an Air Conditioner, however, there is not much room on the roof. I have heard there is a unit that replaces the Truma Heater called Coolmac. Does anyone know where this brand can be obtained in Australia? Thanks

Sylva · Sylva

Pete and i had our first real major break down in the caravan after 4 years when our Hot Water Service rusted out and started leaking.Turns out i was right and the Anoyed thingy that i have read so much about did not replacing on a regular basis and that yes Pete there are sometimes that i know what I'm talk...

JayDee · JayDee

https://www.pga.org.au/tourns/pro-am/event/leaderboard?season=2017&tour=vic&id=0190

Homer and Marge · Homer and Marge

Don't laugh, there is actually such a thing. My questions to those who have one, how do you empty it, best way to use it, set it up etc. Do you find the gel/bags to be easily disposed of and how do you do that, when not out in the bush. Marge

baglimit2002 · baglimit2002

This is to the owner of this vehicle at rawsly park on sunday afternoon that ran down a wedge tail eagle at was feeding on road kill now i saw it and i was behind him it flew up hit his roof rack and when to the side of the road i stop poor bugger looked at me a pass and chased him down and as he pulled up i asked why di...

Barcoo · Barcoo

Yo, Oh great one living the dream in the great out back is a UHF radio a must or a toy.

Phillipn · Phillipn

Clarence Valley Councils ruling on camping at Diggers Camp. See attachment. Cr Karen Toms is a part owner of a caravan park at Iluka. Just another kick in the arse for low cost camping. The attachment did not work for me. After clicking onto attachment click on 'Hello' Story from the Daily Examiner...

C00P · C00P

I recently had to cancel a caravan park booking at a big caravan park in Katherine.The booking was for a date that is over three weeks away. I was charged an "administration fee" of $25 out of a booking deposit of $40. Because this was part of a major club trip that we have had to abandon, this cancellation...

Santa · Santa

Well worth reading through this article and taking note."Its time for everyone to kill off their old Windows XP systems for good. This is the first of several necessary actions following the digital ravaging caused by the WannaCry virus on the weekend.The same can be argued for other unsupported ve...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

I was interested to read Kiwijims response to that bloke's Lotto win, and couldn't agree more with his response to what he would do if he won... 'Get new 4 x 4 and Caravan & be on the road full time to see every corner of this Great Country'...... Many full timers will attest to just how big our Country r...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tow Vehicle and Caravan Weight (Preview) Gday... So often on this, and other forums, there is the debate on just what vehicle can tow what van. I came across this article recently, and thought it valuable to share. Please, open the link and read the article in full ... it has some very good information and food for thought. http://caravanbuye...	rockylizard	8	1806	06:08 PM May 20, 2017 by Baz421
	Murray Cod (Preview) Ok, Who si fishing the Murray and have yiu caught any Cod or for that matter any Yellowbellies.?? And what bait is the best to use.? Jay&Dee	JayDee	17	2788	05:00 PM May 20, 2017 by Ron-D
	STUART HWY ADELAIDE TO DARWIN (Preview) Hi all Is it busy going North yet please? Been up/down heaps of times so know the way. Reason is I may stay at CP's on the way as I'm feeling the cold this year badly and may not free camp every night. If I need to book ahead it would good to know this now. Head off on 22May. Your current info appreciated. Cheers...	Baz421	13	1341	04:20 PM May 20, 2017 by Baz421
	True Weighbridge weights of members rigs. (Preview) Ere we go. Who's game to post their Car, Van and combined weights of rig on here now. OR are that many over and won't admit to it. Starter. 2010 D-Max. 2.75t loaded . 1999 Coromal 535 semi offroader 1.86k Loaded no water. Towbar.. Around 210kg. Depending on tins etc in front galley. Next.........	macka17	13	1756	04:09 PM May 20, 2017 by mike g g
	Melbourne to Charters towers (Preview) Hi everyone, we are about to head north in early June from Melbourne up to the Daintree ( in our 2 door Prado & 21'6'' van) & have always gone either up the Hume to Sydney then the coast from there to Cairns or Newell hwy to Brisbane we have planned to go to Charters Towers then onto the coast from t...	Boatee	7	2741	04:07 PM May 20, 2017 by mike g g
	Adblue additive (Preview) Warning to all diesel vehicle owners. This fuel is for specialy engineered units if you accidentally use it you will have major problems and the cost to repairr could be in the region of $10-20,000 to fix	nu one	15	2265	03:57 PM May 20, 2017 by mike g g
	Queensland Caravan Rego. (Preview) Queensland Caravan Rego.Just received the Queensland Rego bill for our 22 ft Semi Off Road Coromal Princeton $195.35Small increase I guess for inflation as last year was $188.75.Not sure how it stacks up against other States charges.But a fair price me thinks to have our home on the road.Of course I...	JayDee	9	2080	03:13 PM May 20, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	LOADING KAYAK DILEMMA (Preview) Hi again Well we have the kayak and the roof racks now the decision whether to carry it right way up or upside down. It is a sit on top and the base is very contoured so we would need to purchase cradles to add to the roof racks. It seems to me that if it is upright it will fill up with rain???? And yet I was told th...	gandk	16	1756	12:58 PM May 20, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Back to reality (Preview) Well folks all good things must come to an end waiting at Manilla airport for the red eye special back to Melbourne . two weeks of R n R all done it has been good , but , there's no place like home . Back to w.. w... Oh I just can't say it for a couple of weeks and to get organised for a trip to cobber peady In July. o...	Woody n Sue	5	1234	10:21 PM May 19, 2017 by Kiwi-as
	Cheap gas bottle refills (Preview) Barbeques Galore at Noarlunga SA now refill 9 kilogram gas bottles for $15.00. This is their every day price, not just a special. Cheers, John.	meetoo	4	3057	06:43 PM May 19, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Air Conditioning (Preview) Hello. I have a small European Caravan and I wish to fit an Air Conditioner, however, there is not much room on the roof. I have heard there is a unit that replaces the Truma Heater called Coolmac. Does anyone know where this brand can be obtained in Australia? Thanks	jjcahill1	9	1119	04:54 PM May 19, 2017 by JayDee
	HWS and Amazing customer service from Central Vic Caravan Services (Preview) Pete and i had our first real major break down in the caravan after 4 years when our Hot Water Service rusted out and started leaking.Turns out i was right and the Anoyed thingy that i have read so much about did not replacing on a regular basis and that yes Pete there are sometimes that i know what I'm talk...	Sylva	4	1006	04:25 PM May 19, 2017 by gypsynolmate
	Golf fans (Preview) https://www.pga.org.au/tourns/pro-am/event/leaderboard?season=2017&tour=vic&id=0190	JayDee	3	1040	03:12 PM May 19, 2017 by jimboz
	"Pop up pooper" (Preview) Don't laugh, there is actually such a thing. My questions to those who have one, how do you empty it, best way to use it, set it up etc. Do you find the gel/bags to be easily disposed of and how do you do that, when not out in the bush. Marge	Homer and Marge	29	8118	10:22 AM May 19, 2017 by Alcopop
	Burgundy toyota landcruiser (Preview) This is to the owner of this vehicle at rawsly park on sunday afternoon that ran down a wedge tail eagle at was feeding on road kill now i saw it and i was behind him it flew up hit his roof rack and when to the side of the road i stop poor bugger looked at me a pass and chased him down and as he pulled up i asked why di...	baglimit2002	23	3190	01:30 AM May 19, 2017 by JocknNik
	UHF radio's (Preview) Yo, Oh great one living the dream in the great out back is a UHF radio a must or a toy.	Barcoo	13	1710	09:53 PM May 18, 2017 by dirvine
	Diggers Camp Camping (Preview) Clarence Valley Councils ruling on camping at Diggers Camp. See attachment. Cr Karen Toms is a part owner of a caravan park at Iluka. Just another kick in the arse for low cost camping. The attachment did not work for me. After clicking onto attachment click on 'Hello' Story from the Daily Examiner...	Phillipn	4	1421	06:57 PM May 18, 2017 by Ozzie_Traveller
	Caravan Park Cancellation Fees (Preview) I recently had to cancel a caravan park booking at a big caravan park in Katherine.The booking was for a date that is over three weeks away. I was charged an "administration fee" of $25 out of a booking deposit of $40. Because this was part of a major club trip that we have had to abandon, this cancellation...	C00P	23	1767	04:32 PM May 18, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Ransomware attack: Time to kill off old Windows XP systems for good (Preview) Well worth reading through this article and taking note."Its time for everyone to kill off their old Windows XP systems for good. This is the first of several necessary actions following the digital ravaging caused by the WannaCry virus on the weekend.The same can be argued for other unsupported ve...	Santa	8	1091	09:46 AM May 18, 2017 by RustyD
	Some interesting facts about the size of Australia... (Preview) I was interested to read Kiwijims response to that bloke's Lotto win, and couldn't agree more with his response to what he would do if he won... 'Get new 4 x 4 and Caravan & be on the road full time to see every corner of this Great Country'...... Many full timers will attest to just how big our Country r...	Goldfinger	8	1296	08:48 AM May 18, 2017 by KJB
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