The Grey Nomads - General

ENTERPRIZE · ENTERPRIZE

Hi all, am travelling west in June next year and wanted to do mostly free camping. Can anyone recommend a good site to use, also has oneone benough cheeky enough to camp off road that isn't a designated camp site? Thx

mike g g · mike g g

Hi I`m about to order a nudge bar for my 2015 ford territory from Queensland Bullbars has anyone got a bar from this company and if so are you happy with it,I like the look of there bars and they way they fit.and the price is really good,any feed back would be appreciated mike g.

Janno · Janno

I have recently paid a deposit on the Euro "Glider" caravan which is a small lightweight van made in Poland. Apparently they have been making them for over 40 years in Europe but they have only been available in Australia for about two years. Does anyone have one of these vans? I would be interereste...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Perth has been blanketed in smoke haze from several bushfires burning in the South West. A smoke alert has been issued for the whole of the city, with authorities saying the haze stretches across the Perth metropolitan area. Motorists are advised to take care, Drive with your headlights on !! The sm...

Chucker · Chucker

This an Awning Installed by somebody recommended on this site. Please be Aware, Check and don't take anybody's word. This could happen to you. I'm gutted. It has taken me days and money to fix somebody else's FU. Metal Filings + Rain Water = Rust. He should have cleaned up after the Job or at least asked m...

Swoffer · Swoffer

Went for a drive today to scope some future stopovers . Never been here before , been past hundreds of times . Nice looking spot , bit exxy but is what it is . -- Edited by Swoffer on Tuesday 29th of November 2016 09:51:44 PM

the rocket · the rocket

can anyone tell me what these handles are used for?

David1464 · David1464

Has any one found a reasonable supply and installer for a Toyota Hilux 2015 bull bar & winch.

woolman · woolman

Anyone having an orphans christmas interested in meeting up to dine out for christmas lunch? We are off there on the 3rd and looking at making some plans for christmas. Neil

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

just wondering if anyone has used Aldi Data for internet use away from large towns. Supposedly they use the Telstra network. It seems a lot cheaper at $45 for 9gb compared to $140 for 16 gb with Telstra. Only interested in interested in using it for internet not phone calls

Snippy · Snippy

recently bought a used Landcruiser. When inspected by yours truly spare had full tread, not been on the road. Front tyre developed slow leak so decided to put spare on. It looked as though it had never been out of the under floor holder. The holding frame had rubbed through the tyre walls to the canvas...

JackieP · JackieP

I haven't been on here for some time ( no caravan between March and August and it was making me feel like i was missing out when reading about others adventures ) Well the new van arrived in August as promised by the manufacturer and we have finally been able to get out into the playground once again. We hav...

Moose2 · Moose2

I have an intermittent issue with the van brakes. Van is quite new and has only travelled a few thousand kms. The problem has only appeared recently. Sometimes after braking the van brakes remain on and squeal loudly. So far I have used the technique of stopping and reversing a couple of inches to rele...

Cathmm · Cathmm

Hi to all We have on the spur of the moment decided to leave on Boxing Day to go to Sydney and back. 8 days. We have a 20 ft van shower and toilet. Our dilemma is where to stay? On the way down we will look for free camp or rest stops off WikiCamps but once near Sydney I have no clue. I'm assuming like Brisbane all...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi. Had to change my layout of my van build, which as put me in a bit of a dilemma of where to put a water tank. Was thinking of getting one of them water bladder (water tank plastimo). As anyone used one of these? Also what size water tank would you recommend for 2 people as we want to go off grid for a w...

Chaeles · Chaeles

Hi All! :) I've just signed up to this forum and was wondering... while we were on our travels we saw some people who were glamping next to us with a front sunshade coming off their roll out awning. They said there were some pattern ones when they ordered online with fish or bird patterns etc but I can't fin...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Severe-to-extreme heatwave conditions are predicted to hit southern Queensland for three days from Friday, with temperatures forecast to crack 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the state. "We are looking at a possible heatwave with temperatures especially in western [Brisbane] suburbs rema...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, what brand of car tyres are good for towing a caravan. Not off road. partial to the black tar. Thanks

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. Would you recommend treating campervan floor. We've got marine ply on the floor. Any recommendations? Thanks for your help Cheers Troy

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

I have small 5.00-10 trailer tyres that lasted 18000 km around the lap. They are due for replacement. Does anyone recommend a brand ?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	FREE CAMPING (Preview) Hi all, am travelling west in June next year and wanted to do mostly free camping. Can anyone recommend a good site to use, also has oneone benough cheeky enough to camp off road that isn't a designated camp site? Thx	ENTERPRIZE	11	2080	02:55 PM Dec 1, 2016 by mike g g
	NUDGE BAR FOR FORD TERRITORY (Preview) Hi I`m about to order a nudge bar for my 2015 ford territory from Queensland Bullbars has anyone got a bar from this company and if so are you happy with it,I like the look of there bars and they way they fit.and the price is really good,any feed back would be appreciated mike g.	mike g g	2	1764	02:43 PM Dec 1, 2016 by mike g g
	Euro Caravans (Preview) I have recently paid a deposit on the Euro "Glider" caravan which is a small lightweight van made in Poland. Apparently they have been making them for over 40 years in Europe but they have only been available in Australia for about two years. Does anyone have one of these vans? I would be interereste...	Janno	2	2174	11:40 PM Nov 30, 2016 by Janno
	Perth residents warned as smoke haze from bushfires blankets city (Preview) Perth has been blanketed in smoke haze from several bushfires burning in the South West. A smoke alert has been issued for the whole of the city, with authorities saying the haze stretches across the Perth metropolitan area. Motorists are advised to take care, Drive with your headlights on !! The sm...	kiwijims	8	1012	09:21 PM Nov 30, 2016 by Jayco Gypsy
	Awning Warning (Preview) This an Awning Installed by somebody recommended on this site. Please be Aware, Check and don't take anybody's word. This could happen to you. I'm gutted. It has taken me days and money to fix somebody else's FU. Metal Filings + Rain Water = Rust. He should have cleaned up after the Job or at least asked m...	Chucker	9	1493	07:29 PM Nov 30, 2016 by macka17
	Lake Towerrinning (WA) (Preview) Went for a drive today to scope some future stopovers . Never been here before , been past hundreds of times . Nice looking spot , bit exxy but is what it is . -- Edited by Swoffer on Tuesday 29th of November 2016 09:51:44 PM	Swoffer	6	2138	05:20 PM Nov 30, 2016 by PeterD
	Handles on back n front of van (Preview) can anyone tell me what these handles are used for?	the rocket	16	1712	04:09 PM Nov 30, 2016 by PeterD
	BULL BARS Sydney (Preview) Has any one found a reasonable supply and installer for a Toyota Hilux 2015 bull bar & winch.	David1464	3	918	02:37 PM Nov 30, 2016 by mike g g
	Christmas in Tassie (Preview) Anyone having an orphans christmas interested in meeting up to dine out for christmas lunch? We are off there on the 3rd and looking at making some plans for christmas. Neil	woolman	1	554	11:48 AM Nov 30, 2016 by jules47
	Aldi data for internet use (Preview) just wondering if anyone has used Aldi Data for internet use away from large towns. Supposedly they use the Telstra network. It seems a lot cheaper at $45 for 9gb compared to $140 for 16 gb with Telstra. Only interested in interested in using it for internet not phone calls	villatranquilla	16	2150	08:22 AM Nov 30, 2016 by oldbloke
	I DID NOT KNOW THIS ABOUT TYRES (Preview) recently bought a used Landcruiser. When inspected by yours truly spare had full tread, not been on the road. Front tyre developed slow leak so decided to put spare on. It looked as though it had never been out of the under floor holder. The holding frame had rubbed through the tyre walls to the canvas...	Snippy	11	1232	01:13 AM Nov 30, 2016 by Tony Bev
	It's been a while. (Preview) I haven't been on here for some time ( no caravan between March and August and it was making me feel like i was missing out when reading about others adventures ) Well the new van arrived in August as promised by the manufacturer and we have finally been able to get out into the playground once again. We hav...	JackieP	3	907	11:50 PM Nov 29, 2016 by JackieP
	Sticking electric brakes (Preview) I have an intermittent issue with the van brakes. Van is quite new and has only travelled a few thousand kms. The problem has only appeared recently. Sometimes after braking the van brakes remain on and squeal loudly. So far I have used the technique of stopping and reversing a couple of inches to rele...	Moose2	6	3165	09:59 PM Nov 29, 2016 by oldbloke
	Brisbane to Sydney between Christmas and new year (Preview) Hi to all We have on the spur of the moment decided to leave on Boxing Day to go to Sydney and back. 8 days. We have a 20 ft van shower and toilet. Our dilemma is where to stay? On the way down we will look for free camp or rest stops off WikiCamps but once near Sydney I have no clue. I'm assuming like Brisbane all...	Cathmm	0	339	08:24 PM Nov 29, 2016 by Cathmm
	Water tanks (Preview) Hi. Had to change my layout of my van build, which as put me in a bit of a dilemma of where to put a water tank. Was thinking of getting one of them water bladder (water tank plastimo). As anyone used one of these? Also what size water tank would you recommend for 2 people as we want to go off grid for a w...	tadau68	3	708	07:28 PM Nov 29, 2016 by Dougwe
	Assistance on roll out awning front sunshade/ sunscreen (Preview) Hi All! :) I've just signed up to this forum and was wondering... while we were on our travels we saw some people who were glamping next to us with a front sunshade coming off their roll out awning. They said there were some pattern ones when they ordered online with fish or bird patterns etc but I can't fin...	Chaeles	2	630	02:29 PM Nov 29, 2016 by Chaeles
	BOM forecasts southern Queensland heatwave with temperatures possibly hitting 40C (Preview) Severe-to-extreme heatwave conditions are predicted to hit southern Queensland for three days from Friday, with temperatures forecast to crack 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the state. "We are looking at a possible heatwave with temperatures especially in western [Brisbane] suburbs rema...	kiwijims	2	539	01:18 PM Nov 29, 2016 by rockylizard
	Car tyres (Preview) hello everyone, what brand of car tyres are good for towing a caravan. Not off road. partial to the black tar. Thanks	the rocket	3	679	01:01 PM Nov 29, 2016 by the rocket
	Treating campervan floor (Preview) Hi all. Would you recommend treating campervan floor. We've got marine ply on the floor. Any recommendations? Thanks for your help Cheers Troy	tadau68	2	560	11:31 AM Nov 29, 2016 by tadau68
	10" van tyres (Preview) I have small 5.00-10 trailer tyres that lasted 18000 km around the lap. They are due for replacement. Does anyone recommend a brand ?	Eaglemax	2	984	11:15 AM Nov 29, 2016 by Eaglemax
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