The Grey Nomads - General

Crane · Crane

Hi all, planning our big trip... (leaving Sunshine Coast mid June) and wanting recommendations for 'must see' & 'must stay' (or 'avoid like the plague') places between Tennant Ck and Darwin, please. -- Edited by Crane on Saturday 28th of January 2017 04:36:46 PM

BrianF · BrianF

Last one for now... I have just read a thread about caravan insurance and I agree with the sentiments expressed about shopping around but also taking a close examination of the fine print. I have a number of classic cars and race cars, all of which are now for sale but all were insured by Shannons - I have a...

sirbasil · sirbasil

Looking for somewhere around Bogangar NSW to park our 8 meter bus up for the month of May 2017. We will not be living in just a safe park up place.

meetoo · meetoo

In regard to bush camping, over the last18 months, I have been getting my vehicle and van up to scratch so it all does what I want, properly. It has been the cause for a lot of head scratching, research, frustration, and cost as well. At the end of the day, for me, I am convinced that by taking no shortcuts I...

Swoffer · Swoffer

I'd be keen to hear the good Jayco stories . Heaven knows there are enough threads about the horror stories . Surely not every single van the turn out is a lemon . No company could stay in bussiness like this . So come on lets hear them folks , I will be holding my breath in anticipation

Phil C · Phil C

Would you believe just across the road in the caravan park. This has now prompted me to put a "PHIL C" sign on the van. Nice meeting you Ken and Lyn.

gandk · gandk

We have been having trouble with our Waeco 12/240 volt fridge for a while now and finally stumbled across a great RV specialist in Mackay if anyone needs. I phoned to enquire and he was out there with his mobile workshop within 2hrs. Showed us the 2 problems and explained why it wasn't working and all fix...

DaveP · DaveP

Can anyone help. I have a Tekonsha P3 about 3 years old. I havent used it for some time and setting up my caravan I discovered that adjusting the power settings doesnt change the amount of braking on the caravan when the slider is operated. I put volt meter across the terminal plug on the car feedin...

jbrinks · jbrinks

we have just received our insurance renewal for our van $690 for the year with RAA , this supposedly has a discount also. Van valued around $60,000 Would you say this is expensive, seems a lot to us. Any suggestions of another insurer to approach or would you say this is about what we should expect

NannyJam · NannyJam

Here's me and my two pooches, thinking I would just buy a smallish poptop caravan, hitch it up to my stationwagon and hit the road.... far out! I've found a couple of vans I like, but now I'm going through the whole... but what about brakes? Oh, need a brake guy to fit the electric brake controller. How doe...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Talking of activated charcoal.... My studies into filtering water led me to activated charcoal which is an amazing substance in that it binds with many toxins and can help (cure!?) gut based poisoning issues. I am planning to add some to my first aid kit in case of food poisoning but it's hard to find in...

Sheffield-er · Sheffield-er

Did anybody travelling in Tassie make it to the Devil Country Muster last weekend. Great country music and free camping for the two days. It was an excellent line up of talent, most of whom have just been appearing in Tamworth in January. Average summer temps have been 20 - 25 lately here. Ch...

brandchampion · brandchampion

Hello one and all; This is my first input into the Forum World. We currently have a Jayco Eagle Outback Camper, in maybe two years if we are both "vertical" we were thinking of upgrading to a Pop Top like for example a 15ft StarCraft. My question to you all is which form of caravan mover do you all recommend...

sasja · sasja

hi everybody, due to the need to collect gray water at some free camp sites I am in need of a grey water tank. Q if I buy one of these portable tanks will that be ok with local authorities/ rangers. Does anybody have any issues or have used them?

gooba53 · gooba53

I know a lot of people say kakadont but I'm looking forward to it and will find out for myself. I know it's expensive and we will also go to Litchfield but what I was wondering is: On the gps is says only maybe 2 1/2 hours from Pine Creek to Jabiru. And it says it's a sealed road. I know it will probably take bit...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hello ,in the 2 fotos i have a gas burner ring ,one with supplied hose to go on a gas bottle ,the other foto is of our gas bayonet hose that connects to the caravans gas bottles .My question is ,can i use the gas ring off the the caravan bayonet hose ,is it suitable or not .

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

To Cindy and all our friends, After typing for yet another half hour, To have our blog deleted in defence of Larry"s The Parrot Speaks (Just Joking). Its Time. We have enjoyed the time we have pasted, information back and fourth, to help and be helped. Everyone has a right to voice their opinion withou...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... This is a lengthy article but covers the vehicle quite comprehensively ... without comment on towing ability unfortunately. Definitely worth the read if you are considering a "modern ute" https://mr4x4.com.au/2017-isuzu-d-max-review/ OH ... and c'mon just read it and don't trot ou...

kiwijims · kiwijims

They're around, they can see you, and you can't always see them: that's the warning from Northern Territory national park rangers in the wake of a 3.7-metre salt-water crocodile being caught in Katherine Gorge. The croc was pulled out of a baited trap in the gorge in Nitmiluk National Park (NNP), abo...

jimboz · jimboz

Met the Chief yesterday, a good bloke!!!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	help please Tennant Creek to Darwin (Preview) Hi all, planning our big trip... (leaving Sunshine Coast mid June) and wanting recommendations for 'must see' & 'must stay' (or 'avoid like the plague') places between Tennant Ck and Darwin, please. -- Edited by Crane on Saturday 28th of January 2017 04:36:46 PM	Crane	12	1683	08:39 PM Mar 1, 2017 by Crane
	First trip preparation #4 - Road side assistance (Preview) Last one for now... I have just read a thread about caravan insurance and I agree with the sentiments expressed about shopping around but also taking a close examination of the fine print. I have a number of classic cars and race cars, all of which are now for sale but all were insured by Shannons - I have a...	BrianF	5	820	08:32 PM Mar 1, 2017 by Craig1
	Bogangar NSW (Preview) Looking for somewhere around Bogangar NSW to park our 8 meter bus up for the month of May 2017. We will not be living in just a safe park up place.	sirbasil	2	719	06:41 PM Mar 1, 2017 by PeterD
	Vanning life so much better. (Preview) In regard to bush camping, over the last18 months, I have been getting my vehicle and van up to scratch so it all does what I want, properly. It has been the cause for a lot of head scratching, research, frustration, and cost as well. At the end of the day, for me, I am convinced that by taking no shortcuts I...	meetoo	5	1033	03:58 PM Mar 1, 2017 by Cupie
	The good Jayco story thread. (Preview) I'd be keen to hear the good Jayco stories . Heaven knows there are enough threads about the horror stories . Surely not every single van the turn out is a lemon . No company could stay in bussiness like this . So come on lets hear them folks , I will be holding my breath in anticipation	Swoffer	25	4859	12:18 PM Mar 1, 2017 by meetoo
	Met up with DUN WURKUN today (Preview) Would you believe just across the road in the caravan park. This has now prompted me to put a "PHIL C" sign on the van. Nice meeting you Ken and Lyn.	Phil C	6	882	08:38 AM Mar 1, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	Great RV Electrician in Mackay (Preview) We have been having trouble with our Waeco 12/240 volt fridge for a while now and finally stumbled across a great RV specialist in Mackay if anyone needs. I phoned to enquire and he was out there with his mobile workshop within 2hrs. Showed us the 2 problems and explained why it wasn't working and all fix...	gandk	0	461	08:15 AM Mar 1, 2017 by gandk
	Caravan Brakes - Tekonsha P3 (Preview) Can anyone help. I have a Tekonsha P3 about 3 years old. I havent used it for some time and setting up my caravan I discovered that adjusting the power settings doesnt change the amount of braking on the caravan when the slider is operated. I put volt meter across the terminal plug on the car feedin...	DaveP	8	945	08:04 PM Feb 28, 2017 by Cupie
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) we have just received our insurance renewal for our van $690 for the year with RAA , this supposedly has a discount also. Van valued around $60,000 Would you say this is expensive, seems a lot to us. Any suggestions of another insurer to approach or would you say this is about what we should expect	jbrinks	9	1518	04:22 PM Feb 28, 2017 by BruDi
	Not so easy, apparently! (Preview) Here's me and my two pooches, thinking I would just buy a smallish poptop caravan, hitch it up to my stationwagon and hit the road.... far out! I've found a couple of vans I like, but now I'm going through the whole... but what about brakes? Oh, need a brake guy to fit the electric brake controller. How doe...	NannyJam	4	1595	12:12 PM Feb 28, 2017 by NannyJam
	Talking of activated charcoal.... (Preview) Talking of activated charcoal.... My studies into filtering water led me to activated charcoal which is an amazing substance in that it binds with many toxins and can help (cure!?) gut based poisoning issues. I am planning to add some to my first aid kit in case of food poisoning but it's hard to find in...	Mike Harding	4	776	11:47 PM Feb 27, 2017 by Neil n Chris
	Devil Country Muster (Preview) Did anybody travelling in Tassie make it to the Devil Country Muster last weekend. Great country music and free camping for the two days. It was an excellent line up of talent, most of whom have just been appearing in Tamworth in January. Average summer temps have been 20 - 25 lately here. Ch...	Sheffield-er	3	939	09:37 PM Feb 27, 2017 by Chris61
	RE: Caravan movers (Preview) Hello one and all; This is my first input into the Forum World. We currently have a Jayco Eagle Outback Camper, in maybe two years if we are both "vertical" we were thinking of upgrading to a Pop Top like for example a 15ft StarCraft. My question to you all is which form of caravan mover do you all recommend...	brandchampion	9	2947	04:29 PM Feb 27, 2017 by brandchampion
	Grey water tank (Preview) hi everybody, due to the need to collect gray water at some free camp sites I am in need of a grey water tank. Q if I buy one of these portable tanks will that be ok with local authorities/ rangers. Does anybody have any issues or have used them?	sasja	5	995	03:57 PM Feb 27, 2017 by daffyfrancis
	Couple of questions about Kakadu (Preview) I know a lot of people say kakadont but I'm looking forward to it and will find out for myself. I know it's expensive and we will also go to Litchfield but what I was wondering is: On the gps is says only maybe 2 1/2 hours from Pine Creek to Jabiru. And it says it's a sealed road. I know it will probably take bit...	gooba53	20	2492	03:42 PM Feb 27, 2017 by gooba53
	Gas ring (Preview) Hello ,in the 2 fotos i have a gas burner ring ,one with supplied hose to go on a gas bottle ,the other foto is of our gas bayonet hose that connects to the caravans gas bottles .My question is ,can i use the gas ring off the the caravan bayonet hose ,is it suitable or not .	cruisaderhilton	7	990	03:24 PM Feb 27, 2017 by gooba53
	Its time to move on (closed) (Preview) To Cindy and all our friends, After typing for yet another half hour, To have our blog deleted in defence of Larry"s The Parrot Speaks (Just Joking). Its Time. We have enjoyed the time we have pasted, information back and fourth, to help and be helped. Everyone has a right to voice their opinion withou...	Hey Jim	19	2102	09:55 AM Feb 27, 2017 by DMaxer
	2017 ISUZU D-MAX REVIEW (Preview) Gday... This is a lengthy article but covers the vehicle quite comprehensively ... without comment on towing ability unfortunately. Definitely worth the read if you are considering a "modern ute" https://mr4x4.com.au/2017-isuzu-d-max-review/ OH ... and c'mon just read it and don't trot ou...	rockylizard	5	2569	10:48 PM Feb 26, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	Salt-water crocodile caught in Katherine Gorge, prompting safety warning....... (Preview) They're around, they can see you, and you can't always see them: that's the warning from Northern Territory national park rangers in the wake of a 3.7-metre salt-water crocodile being caught in Katherine Gorge. The croc was pulled out of a baited trap in the gorge in Nitmiluk National Park (NNP), abo...	kiwijims	19	4387	08:31 PM Feb 26, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Met the Chief (Preview) Met the Chief yesterday, a good bloke!!!	jimboz	2	929	06:41 PM Feb 26, 2017 by Woody n Sue
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