The Grey Nomads - General

Woody2 · Woody2

G-day all .The boss and I have a chance to go to the New Zealand south island in oct with friends. Question? Best way small car and stay in motels or motorhome. Will be there about 28days. Thanks

kiwijims · kiwijims

A man and a woman who spent the night in Western Australia's Gibson Desert are set to be rescued, after their vehicle became heavily bogged on the way to the community of Warburton.Police were able to locate the pair on Friday after they activated an emergency beacon.Emergency kits, which included f...

2558

Hello - today we lost our bathroom window from our Jayco Starcraft 20.62.2 - I had not locked the window in place correctly and it vanished in the excessive wind and rain. The window and one of the arms were lost. Am I able to buy a new window and arms and replace it myself? Any assistance would be appre...

Mez · Mez

Hello to my fellow travellers, We are getting closer to full retirement and being on the road full time. we have the caravan 22.6" Concept ready to go and are looking at upgrading from our Nissan Patrol 4.2TD to a New Toyota Landcruiser dual cab 70 series. Nothing wrong with our Nissan that we love dearl...

BrianF · BrianF

Greetings Fellow Travellers If you are presently touring in Tasmania then there is every likelihood that you may come across Road Closures due to the running of Targa Tasmania. I am competing in Targa in Car #726 which is a black Mazda RX-7... The event started today (April 24) and will continue until...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. Would you recommend taking Jerry can for a trip around Australia? We've got a large VW LT35 which is pretty good on fuel, but not sure on taking a Jerry can as well. Any info welcome. Cheers Troy

JOFFG · JOFFG

Hi All. Looking at getting some new pots and pans for our van which is currently our home, been on the road full time almost two and a half years now. Looking at the 'Stone Rock 22 Cooking Set, Aluminium Non Stick 10 Piece Set' listed in Caravans Plus cookware section. Has anyone used these and able to comm...

alan7315 · alan7315

Visited this nice Micro Brewery today and was pleasantly surprised at the friendliness and quality of the service and food. Located in Mildura on Langtree Ave. Well worth a Visit.

vanman · vanman

Can forum members in the know, advise as to how to get/start into house sitting? I have done it for friends so I know roughly what it entails. Does one register with a business that deals in this sort of thing? Regards Chris

Caracampers · Caracampers

We are planning to travel from Bingara to Collarenebri or Walgett and would like to find a nice stop over for a couple of nights, must be dog friendly. I would appreciate any information on this area. -- Edited by Caracampers on Friday 28th of April 2017 01:46:58 PM

Rod · Rod

I am looking at a jayco heritage or stirling, as I thought that they had a reputation for quality, however I heard recently from a traveler that they are much the topic of conversation in parks, and for entirely the wrong reason??? Any comments Rod.

David1464 · David1464

Hi everyone, we are about to buy our first van, but we need some caravan towing skills, especially reversing (plus the basics). Can anyone recommend a driving school. We are in the Sydney area.

Dazzalyn · Dazzalyn

Hi there, thanks to all in advance. We are looking to do our first real trip and the following is the possible itinerary. Could anyone help us with suitable stops with WC's a must. Could hang out for showers etc and spoil ourselves every now and then with a van park or the like. Happy to sit in the Truck/g...

howpar · howpar

Hi All As we are very new to caravanning and planning our first big trip up north, I would like some advice on how long we should stay and where at Uluru and Alice Springs. We have no time barriers. Also could you give me some advice on what to buy so that I can keep my Weaco 50 litre fridge going on battery po...

DonnaC · DonnaC

Dear GN Members, I would like to hear from anyone who is travelling in a small caravan we have an "A" Avan. We love it and have had some great shorter trips in it. I am wondering how it would go for a longer trip. Cheers DonnaC

alan7315 · alan7315

Visited Swan Hill for 4 Nights Noisy Feathered neighbours at the Caravan Park caused early morning swearing. plus an Incontinent Possum christened the Tent on the last night. Now at Wentworth for 2 Nights then North to Broken Hill.

billyjean · billyjean

Is anybody currently touring S.A. in a nps 300 that has super single wheels and all terrain warrior suspension. We would like to see this system as we are getting a hard ride and have been advised to go to these people. We would like to see it first. Please email on billynjean9@yahoo.com.au

Possum3 · Possum3

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-20/six-southwest-queensland-postcodes-named-in-nations-poorest/8456628

brickies · brickies

On the road and some caravan are quite one operator told they have had lots of people canceling book because of the cyclone damage , Talking to a fellow traveler today who is heading south because he dose not want to be in North Queensland in case war break out . And he was serious .

Woody2 · Woody2

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last Post was played; This brings out a new meaning of it. Here is something everyone should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, We have all heard the haunting song, 'The Last Post.' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usu...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	New Zealand trip (Preview) G-day all .The boss and I have a chance to go to the New Zealand south island in oct with friends. Question? Best way small car and stay in motels or motorhome. Will be there about 28days. Thanks	Woody2	16	1666	08:32 PM Apr 30, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Helicopter sent to rescue couple stranded in Gibson Desert overnight....... (Preview) A man and a woman who spent the night in Western Australia's Gibson Desert are set to be rescued, after their vehicle became heavily bogged on the way to the community of Warburton.Police were able to locate the pair on Friday after they activated an emergency beacon.Emergency kits, which included f...	kiwijims	11	1493	08:17 PM Apr 30, 2017 by TREVB
	Lost Window (Preview) Hello - today we lost our bathroom window from our Jayco Starcraft 20.62.2 - I had not locked the window in place correctly and it vanished in the excessive wind and rain. The window and one of the arms were lost. Am I able to buy a new window and arms and replace it myself? Any assistance would be appre...	2558	10	1268	07:18 AM Apr 30, 2017 by 2558
	2017 Toyota Landcruiser dual cab 70 series (Preview) Hello to my fellow travellers, We are getting closer to full retirement and being on the road full time. we have the caravan 22.6" Concept ready to go and are looking at upgrading from our Nissan Patrol 4.2TD to a New Toyota Landcruiser dual cab 70 series. Nothing wrong with our Nissan that we love dearl...	Mez	23	8010	06:17 PM Apr 29, 2017 by dirvine
	If you are in Tasmania right now... (Preview) Greetings Fellow Travellers If you are presently touring in Tasmania then there is every likelihood that you may come across Road Closures due to the running of Targa Tasmania. I am competing in Targa in Car #726 which is a black Mazda RX-7... The event started today (April 24) and will continue until...	BrianF	8	1058	06:13 PM Apr 29, 2017 by BrianF
	Taking Jerry can? (Preview) Hi all. Would you recommend taking Jerry can for a trip around Australia? We've got a large VW LT35 which is pretty good on fuel, but not sure on taking a Jerry can as well. Any info welcome. Cheers Troy	tadau68	15	1308	03:13 PM Apr 29, 2017 by markf
	Pots and Pans (Preview) Hi All. Looking at getting some new pots and pans for our van which is currently our home, been on the road full time almost two and a half years now. Looking at the 'Stone Rock 22 Cooking Set, Aluminium Non Stick 10 Piece Set' listed in Caravans Plus cookware section. Has anyone used these and able to comm...	JOFFG	13	1954	01:56 PM Apr 29, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Mildura Brewery (Preview) Visited this nice Micro Brewery today and was pleasantly surprised at the friendliness and quality of the service and food. Located in Mildura on Langtree Ave. Well worth a Visit.	alan7315	3	753	11:59 AM Apr 29, 2017 by Santa
	House sitting (Preview) Can forum members in the know, advise as to how to get/start into house sitting? I have done it for friends so I know roughly what it entails. Does one register with a business that deals in this sort of thing? Regards Chris	vanman	12	2041	09:55 AM Apr 29, 2017 by vanman
	Collarenebri to Walgett (Preview) We are planning to travel from Bingara to Collarenebri or Walgett and would like to find a nice stop over for a couple of nights, must be dog friendly. I would appreciate any information on this area. -- Edited by Caracampers on Friday 28th of April 2017 01:46:58 PM	Caracampers	7	977	07:18 AM Apr 29, 2017 by Caracampers
	Jayco Vans (Preview) I am looking at a jayco heritage or stirling, as I thought that they had a reputation for quality, however I heard recently from a traveler that they are much the topic of conversation in parks, and for entirely the wrong reason??? Any comments Rod.	Rod	29	20826	04:00 PM Apr 28, 2017 by brickies
	Caravan courses (Preview) Hi everyone, we are about to buy our first van, but we need some caravan towing skills, especially reversing (plus the basics). Can anyone recommend a driving school. We are in the Sydney area.	David1464	11	1370	12:53 PM Apr 28, 2017 by brickies
	Camp sites for our first trip. HELP pls (Preview) Hi there, thanks to all in advance. We are looking to do our first real trip and the following is the possible itinerary. Could anyone help us with suitable stops with WC's a must. Could hang out for showers etc and spoil ourselves every now and then with a van park or the like. Happy to sit in the Truck/g...	Dazzalyn	12	1500	10:04 AM Apr 28, 2017 by Dazzalyn
	Uluru/Alice Springs (Preview) Hi All As we are very new to caravanning and planning our first big trip up north, I would like some advice on how long we should stay and where at Uluru and Alice Springs. We have no time barriers. Also could you give me some advice on what to buy so that I can keep my Weaco 50 litre fridge going on battery po...	howpar	6	1313	08:34 AM Apr 28, 2017 by Pamela G
	Small Caravans (Preview) Dear GN Members, I would like to hear from anyone who is travelling in a small caravan we have an "A" Avan. We love it and have had some great shorter trips in it. I am wondering how it would go for a longer trip. Cheers DonnaC	DonnaC	24	3430	07:44 AM Apr 28, 2017 by Jetta7
	The trip is on Still travelling (Preview) Visited Swan Hill for 4 Nights Noisy Feathered neighbours at the Caravan Park caused early morning swearing. plus an Incontinent Possum christened the Tent on the last night. Now at Wentworth for 2 Nights then North to Broken Hill.	alan7315	2	722	10:50 PM Apr 27, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Isuzu nps300 (Preview) Is anybody currently touring S.A. in a nps 300 that has super single wheels and all terrain warrior suspension. We would like to see this system as we are getting a hard ride and have been advised to go to these people. We would like to see it first. Please email on billynjean9@yahoo.com.au	billyjean	2	2751	07:40 PM Apr 27, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where you're needed. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-20/six-southwest-queensland-postcodes-named-in-nations-poorest/8456628	Possum3	3	1067	06:48 PM Apr 27, 2017 by Felicia
	Are you not travelling North this year (Preview) On the road and some caravan are quite one operator told they have had lots of people canceling book because of the cyclone damage , Talking to a fellow traveler today who is heading south because he dose not want to be in North Queensland in case war break out . And he was serious .	brickies	28	1430	11:39 AM Apr 27, 2017 by Tony Bev
	The last post (Preview) If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last Post was played; This brings out a new meaning of it. Here is something everyone should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, We have all heard the haunting song, 'The Last Post.' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usu...	Woody2	12	1711	01:52 AM Apr 27, 2017 by macka17
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