The Grey Nomads - General

Wild1 · Wild1

G'day everyone, Have just come across a site that has a mini solar hot water system for vans and RV's - does anyone have this kind of system? I ask because the price of LPG is getting exxy, and I have the little 4.5 kg bottles that cost as much as 9 kg bottles. I'm also considering getting someone to make the...

Barcoo · Barcoo

The bride and I are starting the big trip soon. We are looking a the mazda BT50 4x2 dual cab and the kokada caravan (18-20 foot), set up for free camping. We are looking to travel in the out back, so dirt council roads (eg; birdville, birdsville track and the like) and the black top. Also stop of the beaten...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-16/wicked-travel-goes-into-liquidation-owing-$1m/8529816

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Hi, I am just doing some research regarding Avan Cruiseliner or Bush Pack Aliner Campers and the do's & don'ts when considering them as an towing option. All I know about them is that they are lightweight( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. However some say they are not meant for 'off road' drivin...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... A recent post regarding the fitment of a WDH prompted my memory of a very good article by Collyn Rivers. This is the link and it is well worth the read. I know the majority of members are quite probably very conversant with WDH and its uses. However, it is never too late to reacquaint oneself with g...

Robreen · Robreen

G'day all. I have often wondered about common sense. On this forum and others, do we all assume that we should have common sense about caravanning? Common sense can be defined as sense that is common among the people doing a common task. Can someone who is new to a task or something like caravan...

Cupie · Cupie

We have just returned from a quick (Flying) trip to Bowen in NQ for a family funeral. Not a sad one, sure a tear or two was shed but it was really a Celebration of a great life. CYCLONE DAMAGE ... It was good to see that most of the recent cyclone damage had been repaired & all or most facilities were up &a...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

http://everythingcaravanandcamping.com/news-and-events/ecc-independant-weigh-day

Lancelot Link · Lancelot Link

Probably should end up in Techies spot, but a good place to start with a wide audience. My Laptop of less than 4 years old died. Toshiba brand. If you have a Toshiba laptop, don't bother trying to get it repaired. They stopped production and support of any laptops mid 2016. I tried three outlets and...

sasja · sasja

Can I take a 2wd caravan into goulet bluff or whale bone bay in shark bay w a any info would be appreciated

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

I was just watching a news report on the latest cyber ransom attack that has locked up the files on thousands of systems worldwide with some early suggestions directing blame towards the North Koreans. The advice from the computer expert was that in order to avoid becoming a victim of this type of atta...

Dazzalyn · Dazzalyn

Hi there everyone. Well yes we have taken advice from those on here who share it. Got our Wasp spray for attacking bears, bulls n anything else that may look feral. Got Wikicamps loaded and have the trip sort of in tact. Having trouble getting the little Drag thingy to work on the left of the screen. U...

gandk · gandk

Hi We have already set off on our 12month big lap and have, of course, now decided to add a weight distribution hitch!!! What needs to be altered to ad this to our vehicle and van and do we need to take the caravan in with us before buying so it suits the vehicle and van? Kim

sufil · sufil

LONG SHOT...Daughter passed 2 vans on Gingin Brook rd today around 1.45pm heading towards Indian Ocean Drive. If you are camped up around Moore River give me a call. We are inly 10 minutes up the road!!. Fire is lit, kettle is on and Kiwi As has just arrived for a few days ., so dont be shy come on up and joi...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Could someone please tell me if the road from Broken Hill to Tibooburra is sealed and if not is it suitable for a Motorhome. regards. Kevin

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, I am thinking of driving to Uluru from Perth along the Great Central Road via Kalgoorlie / Laverton and will be pulling a 25ft Jayco Sterling with a low set suspension. Do you think it is a goer or not. Most interested to here from anyone who has done the journey. We are planning to leave early Jun...

msg · msg

This is not a thread for those of you who are of the mind "Üser Pays" We all say how travelling around is good for our health. If that is the case. we must be saving the community a few dollars in health care bills whilst contributing a few more dollars to the towns we visit. Must also keep us out of aged ar...

werkin · werkin

hi members and fellow travellers,we are planning next year to follow the longest shortcut starting at Winton to Alice staying there for a while the continuing over to Perth,we have a small dog and a 24 foot off road van. Has anyone done itand any experiences or advice will be gratefully accepted cheer...

macka17 · macka17

Go to E-Bay Enter this Item no. "252833282216" and peruse.. Could be useful for vans as well as car??. Just saw it this morn when getting Another torch. Those things are addictive. Regards All.

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi, Following on from my last post, I'm also on the lookout for a aluminium box that can be mounted on the back of the van to hold 200 litres of water. Have looked on the 'net but can't find one that at least two meters long. Any suggestions re having one custom made? Jen

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hot Water from the Sun (Preview) G'day everyone, Have just come across a site that has a mini solar hot water system for vans and RV's - does anyone have this kind of system? I ask because the price of LPG is getting exxy, and I have the little 4.5 kg bottles that cost as much as 9 kg bottles. I'm also considering getting someone to make the...	Wild1	8	1188	08:26 AM May 18, 2017 by Alfromoz
	What is the right vehicle and caravan for me?? (Preview) The bride and I are starting the big trip soon. We are looking a the mazda BT50 4x2 dual cab and the kokada caravan (18-20 foot), set up for free camping. We are looking to travel in the out back, so dirt council roads (eg; birdville, birdsville track and the like) and the black top. Also stop of the beaten...	Barcoo	15	1485	11:05 PM May 17, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Wicked Travel Goes Into Liquidation (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-16/wicked-travel-goes-into-liquidation-owing-$1m/8529816	Weevil	9	1946	09:17 PM May 17, 2017 by kiwijims
	AVAN CRUISELINER CAMPERS??- INQUIRY (Preview) Hi, I am just doing some research regarding Avan Cruiseliner or Bush Pack Aliner Campers and the do's & don'ts when considering them as an towing option. All I know about them is that they are lightweight( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. However some say they are not meant for 'off road' drivin...	matildatraveller	13	7705	06:03 PM May 17, 2017 by Bryan
	WDH - how much correction is needed? (Preview) Gday... A recent post regarding the fitment of a WDH prompted my memory of a very good article by Collyn Rivers. This is the link and it is well worth the read. I know the majority of members are quite probably very conversant with WDH and its uses. However, it is never too late to reacquaint oneself with g...	rockylizard	4	942	12:22 PM May 17, 2017 by gandk
	Common sense (Preview) G'day all. I have often wondered about common sense. On this forum and others, do we all assume that we should have common sense about caravanning? Common sense can be defined as sense that is common among the people doing a common task. Can someone who is new to a task or something like caravan...	Robreen	7	1264	11:18 AM May 17, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Cyclone Damage in NQ (Preview) We have just returned from a quick (Flying) trip to Bowen in NQ for a family funeral. Not a sad one, sure a tear or two was shed but it was really a Celebration of a great life. CYCLONE DAMAGE ... It was good to see that most of the recent cyclone damage had been repaired & all or most facilities were up &a...	Cupie	6	1116	09:03 AM May 17, 2017 by Cupie
	Van weighing in Mount Gambier (Preview) http://everythingcaravanandcamping.com/news-and-events/ecc-independant-weigh-day	Dickodownunder	2	1130	07:53 AM May 17, 2017 by Bagmaker
	Toshiba Laptops (Preview) Probably should end up in Techies spot, but a good place to start with a wide audience. My Laptop of less than 4 years old died. Toshiba brand. If you have a Toshiba laptop, don't bother trying to get it repaired. They stopped production and support of any laptops mid 2016. I tried three outlets and...	Lancelot Link	23	1714	11:27 PM May 16, 2017 by sandman55
	shark bay camping sites w a (Preview) Can I take a 2wd caravan into goulet bluff or whale bone bay in shark bay w a any info would be appreciated	sasja	8	1542	10:08 PM May 16, 2017 by Santa
	Worldwide Cyber Attack (Preview) I was just watching a news report on the latest cyber ransom attack that has locked up the files on thousands of systems worldwide with some early suggestions directing blame towards the North Koreans. The advice from the computer expert was that in order to avoid becoming a victim of this type of atta...	The Belmont Bear	5	870	07:36 PM May 16, 2017 by macka17
	Just about ready to head off. Any last suggestions. (Preview) Hi there everyone. Well yes we have taken advice from those on here who share it. Got our Wasp spray for attacking bears, bulls n anything else that may look feral. Got Wikicamps loaded and have the trip sort of in tact. Having trouble getting the little Drag thingy to work on the left of the screen. U...	Dazzalyn	16	1291	04:39 PM May 16, 2017 by madaboutled
	HOW HARD IS IT TO FIT WDH WHILE ON THE ROAD? (Preview) Hi We have already set off on our 12month big lap and have, of course, now decided to add a weight distribution hitch!!! What needs to be altered to ad this to our vehicle and van and do we need to take the caravan in with us before buying so it suits the vehicle and van? Kim	gandk	27	1452	01:23 PM May 16, 2017 by rockylizard
	Passed 2 vans with G N stickers on Gingin Brook Rd ((WA) (Preview) LONG SHOT...Daughter passed 2 vans on Gingin Brook rd today around 1.45pm heading towards Indian Ocean Drive. If you are camped up around Moore River give me a call. We are inly 10 minutes up the road!!. Fire is lit, kettle is on and Kiwi As has just arrived for a few days ., so dont be shy come on up and joi...	sufil	4	838	09:52 AM May 16, 2017 by sufil
	Road Conditions (Preview) Could someone please tell me if the road from Broken Hill to Tibooburra is sealed and if not is it suitable for a Motorhome. regards. Kevin	Kevin 1955	3	1019	08:22 PM May 15, 2017 by wendyv
	Great Central Road (Preview) Hi all, I am thinking of driving to Uluru from Perth along the Great Central Road via Kalgoorlie / Laverton and will be pulling a 25ft Jayco Sterling with a low set suspension. Do you think it is a goer or not. Most interested to here from anyone who has done the journey. We are planning to leave early Jun...	Dolly	1	1038	08:06 PM May 15, 2017 by elliemike
	Pie in the Sky? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) This is not a thread for those of you who are of the mind "Üser Pays" We all say how travelling around is good for our health. If that is the case. we must be saving the community a few dollars in health care bills whilst contributing a few more dollars to the towns we visit. Must also keep us out of aged ar...	msg	44	2614	08:58 AM May 15, 2017 by brickies
	Great central way (Preview) hi members and fellow travellers,we are planning next year to follow the longest shortcut starting at Winton to Alice staying there for a while the continuing over to Perth,we have a small dog and a 24 foot off road van. Has anyone done itand any experiences or advice will be gratefully accepted cheer...	werkin	2	1064	07:09 AM May 15, 2017 by werkin
	Vehicle Trackers IE. Stolen etc. (Preview) Go to E-Bay Enter this Item no. "252833282216" and peruse.. Could be useful for vans as well as car??. Just saw it this morn when getting Another torch. Those things are addictive. Regards All.	macka17	3	952	10:35 PM May 14, 2017 by Dave+Addy
	Water - the other part of the Equation (Preview) Hi, Following on from my last post, I'm also on the lookout for a aluminium box that can be mounted on the back of the van to hold 200 litres of water. Have looked on the 'net but can't find one that at least two meters long. Any suggestions re having one custom made? Jen	Wild1	24	1631	10:08 PM May 14, 2017 by RustyD
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