The Grey Nomads - General

kazza58 · kazza58

Hello Fellow Grey Nomads.. Your advice on where to Stay..Free Camping from Wangaratta to Julatten Queensland I am traveling Solo and have 2 weeks to get there from here. Any information is greatly appreciated ..I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards..Karen

Graynmarg · Graynmarg

Hi, We are on our 2nd caravan the old one being a 1993 Coromal which we sold last year. New one Jayco Discovery 2008 looks good until we realised that old water connection has changed and is inside little locked door. So far, so good, but how do we get the water in??? connection seems to go uphill, are we...

Ge · Ge

These salt lakes can provide good free camping spots. ( also posted in free camping sect.) We have only stayed at,Doodlakine Baandee Lake Located slightly east of Doodlakine along the Great Eastern Highway, Baandee is a popular ski lake in the area. The Inland Water Ski Club have created a pleasant p...

rongeorge · rongeorge

Has anybody got a Jurgens Jindabyne 2016 caravan with shower and toilet. I have just bought one & have issues with tow ball weight which is 165kg without any thing loaded into it. extra storage seems to be 80percent in FRONT of the axle. Ron

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all As you may know we are planning a big one in 2018. We decided we would hire a 26 foot motorhome and tour Canada and USA for 2 weeks. (only Washington state and BC to Skagway). Other than the driving on the wrong side of the road and the steering wheel on the left had of the c0ckpit can anyone highlight...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

I know I have asked earlier about an annexe for my camper! It's not an annexe I am after though, it's an awning. My slide on sits high off the ground when it's on my truck, approx 9ft. My question is does anyone know what type of awning would have legs long enough to suit? It would have to be a wind up because I c...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

http://www.candm.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19786

laurieoz · laurieoz

Does anyone know the difference between Caframo Sirocco 807 and Sirocco II ,12 volt fans? I can not find the difference from the web information I have seen.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Diesel fuel (I did not bother jotting down the point of a cent per liter)Bunbury 126 cpl Tammin 125 cpl Coolgardie 126 cplThe following is the Nullarbor sectionNorseman 141 cpl Balladonia 165 cpl ****lebiddy 174 cpl Madura 165 cpl Eucla 155 cpl Nullarbor 175 cpl Nullaroo 133 cpl Penong 131 cpl Cedu...

mike g g · mike g g

Hi all well thankyou Mr Turnball spent 50 plus years busting a gut bringing up kids working 55 to 70 hours a week super comes in so put a little extra in to have a decent retirement cruising this great country in the van ,and what do our pollies do is shaft us ,we are far from rich have a nice car and van and few b...

kiwijims · kiwijims

I Woke up this morning to overcast skies here in Perth, Could hardly believe it after the scorcher we endured yesterday, ( our house 42.8 Deg C ) officially 40.0 Deg C, Funny how the Official temp is always lower than what all other gauges read ??? SWMBO reckons they do that so as not to scare the Tourists...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Hi all. Many of us have to tour around on a low budget. If you have tinkering/handyman skills and $10-12,000 available you can build a caravan to spread your wings. Here I'll explain the errors and the positive decisions made 12 months after I built our van and having completed a "lap?" last winter. T...

rongeorge · rongeorge

After having a Coromal seka for 16 years I have just purchased a 2016 Jindabyne with shower & toilet. I have not used it yet or loaded it. The agent said that it had a towball weight of 135kg. I weighed it empty and it came to 165kg.I rang George Day Caravans & they said that it is listed to havebetw...

JayDee · JayDee

I have just come across a 4 day "free campsite" right in the heart of the township of Cooroy. Cooroy is in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast.Queensland. Cost is $10 per night per van. Address is 17 Mary River Road Cooroy. Must be fully self contained, and not allowed to dispense of grey water at this si...

wal1 · wal1

Hi all, Looking for replacement suction cups for windscreen sunshade. Have tried auto stores and google. Am located in Adelaide Hoping someone can help. Thanks Wal -- Edited by wal1 on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 12:44:36 PM

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... A couple of nights ago, I camped at Bedford Weir, near Blackwater and was quite surprised. It must be five years since I last stopped there. Back then there were caretakers living in two caravans next to a pergola. The amenities were clean and pleasant to use. The area was predominantly grassy...

meetoo · meetoo

The van in the photo had only just pulled up for a lunchstop and within a couple of minutes this very large branch fell down next to them. Not surprisingly they packed up and left immediately. It sounded like fireworks going off and the branch took about 10 seconds of slowly getting lower and lower till i...

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

I have an enclosed water tank in my camper! Can anyone please tell me what I can do to clean it out? Obviously I can't drain it. Just wandering what you all do & if anyone else has an enclosed tank what do you do? Appreciate your advice ( as always)

Renfrew · Renfrew

To all past students. LTHS will celebrate 100 years centenary during 2009, so pass on the message

dazz49 · dazz49

And a jolly new year to all I hate using a blunt knife to carve meat etc. I sharpen my good quality knives on a stone but only get them serviceable but never razor sharp as I would like. Who out there is able to get a knife really sharp and do you have any techniques of secrets you are willing to share. Che...

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	Help where to stay (Preview) Hello Fellow Grey Nomads.. Your advice on where to Stay..Free Camping from Wangaratta to Julatten Queensland I am traveling Solo and have 2 weeks to get there from here. Any information is greatly appreciated ..I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards..Karen	kazza58	4	879	07:53 AM Jan 8, 2017 by kazza58
	getting water in tank in Jayco Discovery 2008 (Preview) Hi, We are on our 2nd caravan the old one being a 1993 Coromal which we sold last year. New one Jayco Discovery 2008 looks good until we realised that old water connection has changed and is inside little locked door. So far, so good, but how do we get the water in??? connection seems to go uphill, are we...	Graynmarg	3	833	01:40 AM Jan 8, 2017 by Graynmarg
	W.A salt lakes Yes (Preview) These salt lakes can provide good free camping spots. ( also posted in free camping sect.) We have only stayed at,Doodlakine Baandee Lake Located slightly east of Doodlakine along the Great Eastern Highway, Baandee is a popular ski lake in the area. The Inland Water Ski Club have created a pleasant p...	Ge	2	1380	08:05 PM Jan 7, 2017 by Bushpie
	JURGEN JINDABYNE CARAVANS (Preview) Has anybody got a Jurgens Jindabyne 2016 caravan with shower and toilet. I have just bought one & have issues with tow ball weight which is 165kg without any thing loaded into it. extra storage seems to be 80percent in FRONT of the axle. Ron	rongeorge	1	1324	02:44 PM Jan 7, 2017 by PeterInSa
	Can anyone tell me the rules, and pitfalls of hiring a motorhome for USA and Canada (Preview) Gday all As you may know we are planning a big one in 2018. We decided we would hire a 26 foot motorhome and tour Canada and USA for 2 weeks. (only Washington state and BC to Skagway). Other than the driving on the wrong side of the road and the steering wheel on the left had of the c0ckpit can anyone highlight...	Phil C	8	1157	10:27 AM Jan 7, 2017 by Phil C
	Awning For Slide On (Preview) I know I have asked earlier about an annexe for my camper! It's not an annexe I am after though, it's an awning. My slide on sits high off the ground when it's on my truck, approx 9ft. My question is does anyone know what type of awning would have legs long enough to suit? It would have to be a wind up because I c...	HunnyBunny	18	1202	10:33 PM Jan 6, 2017 by HunnyBunny
	A Step in the Right Direction, Resolving Major Issues with Caravans... from Candm (Preview) http://www.candm.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19786	PeterInSa	3	1262	08:55 PM Jan 6, 2017 by montie
	Caframo Sirocco 12 volt fans (Preview) Does anyone know the difference between Caframo Sirocco 807 and Sirocco II ,12 volt fans? I can not find the difference from the web information I have seen.	laurieoz	21	9020	06:19 PM Jan 6, 2017 by jules47
	Nullarbor crossing late December 2016 from Bunbury WA to Nuriootpa (north of Adelaide) (Preview) Diesel fuel (I did not bother jotting down the point of a cent per liter)Bunbury 126 cpl Tammin 125 cpl Coolgardie 126 cplThe following is the Nullarbor sectionNorseman 141 cpl Balladonia 165 cpl ****lebiddy 174 cpl Madura 165 cpl Eucla 155 cpl Nullarbor 175 cpl Nullaroo 133 cpl Penong 131 cpl Cedu...	Tony Bev	18	1620	01:57 PM Jan 6, 2017 by Grubbygypsy
	PENSION RIPOFF (closed) (Preview) Hi all well thankyou Mr Turnball spent 50 plus years busting a gut bringing up kids working 55 to 70 hours a week super comes in so put a little extra in to have a decent retirement cruising this great country in the van ,and what do our pollies do is shaft us ,we are far from rich have a nice car and van and few b...	mike g g	5	1546	01:35 PM Jan 6, 2017 by Webmaster
	WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES !!! (Preview) I Woke up this morning to overcast skies here in Perth, Could hardly believe it after the scorcher we endured yesterday, ( our house 42.8 Deg C ) officially 40.0 Deg C, Funny how the Official temp is always lower than what all other gauges read ??? SWMBO reckons they do that so as not to scare the Tourists...	kiwijims	1	854	10:00 AM Jan 6, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Low Budget van (Preview) Hi all. Many of us have to tour around on a low budget. If you have tinkering/handyman skills and $10-12,000 available you can build a caravan to spread your wings. Here I'll explain the errors and the positive decisions made 12 months after I built our van and having completed a "lap?" last winter. T...	Eaglemax	13	1277	10:37 PM Jan 5, 2017 by Eaglemax
	Jurgens Jindabyne (Preview) After having a Coromal seka for 16 years I have just purchased a 2016 Jindabyne with shower & toilet. I have not used it yet or loaded it. The agent said that it had a towball weight of 135kg. I weighed it empty and it came to 165kg.I rang George Day Caravans & they said that it is listed to havebetw...	rongeorge	3	1060	07:12 PM Jan 5, 2017 by rongeorge
	free "Bush" Camping Cooroy Qld. (Preview) I have just come across a 4 day "free campsite" right in the heart of the township of Cooroy. Cooroy is in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast.Queensland. Cost is $10 per night per van. Address is 17 Mary River Road Cooroy. Must be fully self contained, and not allowed to dispense of grey water at this si...	JayDee	11	4677	10:16 PM Jan 4, 2017 by brickies
	Sunshade Suction Cups (Preview) Hi all, Looking for replacement suction cups for windscreen sunshade. Have tried auto stores and google. Am located in Adelaide Hoping someone can help. Thanks Wal -- Edited by wal1 on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 12:44:36 PM	wal1	5	1728	10:01 PM Jan 4, 2017 by wal1
	Bedford Weir, Blackwater QLD observations (Preview) Gday... A couple of nights ago, I camped at Bedford Weir, near Blackwater and was quite surprised. It must be five years since I last stopped there. Back then there were caretakers living in two caravans next to a pergola. The amenities were clean and pleasant to use. The area was predominantly grassy...	rockylizard	9	1261	09:31 PM Jan 4, 2017 by jules47
	Near miss - Falling gum branches (Preview) The van in the photo had only just pulled up for a lunchstop and within a couple of minutes this very large branch fell down next to them. Not surprisingly they packed up and left immediately. It sounded like fireworks going off and the branch took about 10 seconds of slowly getting lower and lower till i...	meetoo	9	2207	09:14 PM Jan 4, 2017 by Mutley
	Water Tanks (Preview) I have an enclosed water tank in my camper! Can anyone please tell me what I can do to clean it out? Obviously I can't drain it. Just wandering what you all do & if anyone else has an enclosed tank what do you do? Appreciate your advice ( as always)	HunnyBunny	7	1248	08:41 PM Jan 4, 2017 by macka17
	Launceston Technical High School- Tasmania (Preview) To all past students. LTHS will celebrate 100 years centenary during 2009, so pass on the message	Renfrew	4	1103	06:52 PM Jan 4, 2017 by Landfall
	Sharp knives (Preview) And a jolly new year to all I hate using a blunt knife to carve meat etc. I sharpen my good quality knives on a stone but only get them serviceable but never razor sharp as I would like. Who out there is able to get a knife really sharp and do you have any techniques of secrets you are willing to share. Che...	dazz49	19	1977	12:12 PM Jan 4, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
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