The Grey Nomads - General

yaksta · yaksta

Hi all and please forgive my ignorance as a first-time traveler. We have a Jayco Swan that we are taking on its first run this weekend. Only a short trip of 2hrs. I have attached photos of the battery setup and switches. Just wondering if there is anything that needs explaining. The hot water service we a...

dishlicker · dishlicker

How far in advance do you need to book a permit for a n/park can you turn up and then order one?????

KazzaDave · KazzaDave

Hi All, we have sold our house and are getting a new van and travelling for a couple of years. We are having problems getting insurance as we dont have a fixed address. There must be lots of people in our situation and we are after advice as to what we can do, best regards KazzaDave

Magnarc · Magnarc

We stopped at this pretty place on our way home recently. Room for four or five vans. Beautifully maintained amenities block, $5 00 for electricity. Honesty box. Potable water for your tanks and, Wonder upon wonders, a great big pile of firewood and a nice circle of stones for the fire. We had the pleas...

wombat56 · wombat56

G'Day All Does anyone know of a Xcel spread sheet to download for Caravan expences ie Fuel mileage etc Thanx Ron

LLD · LLD

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/10/21/07/42/overtaking-caravan-jacknifes-on-sydney-motorway

brickies · brickies

On Wednesday night We stayed over in a Powered site at Paronella Park which was included our entry fee , We were told they are building a new 50 site Caravan Park behind the Mena Creek Hotel which will be opened in early 2017 .

Phil C · Phil C

Gday, me again This question keeps popping up in this and many other forums. Heres a few thought from us. I guess the greatest needs are food and water (for baseline survival). If you get into a situation where that becomes and issue its my opinion you are way too adventurous. But, alas, to each their own...

Magnarc · Magnarc

A few facts re the above. (We stayed there for one night in the shoulder period) No water thats drinkable to the sites. (Bore water). 20cents a time for a four minute shower. Drinkable water at the tanks. (not able to fill van tanks) I lost count after 45 Kangaroos on the park with the consequent dodge the...

BRO · BRO

Anyone have experience with a portable air con Our van is only small 16ft golf

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

MUX 1 · MUX 1

Can I take a small potted plant my caravan or is it not allowed because of interstate travel?

sandyr · sandyr

we were heading off for a short trip to visit relies at Barraba and then onto stewarts point for a bit of relaxation got as far as the local shopping centre the van konked out right in the bus zone Ithink every bus in N.S.W came to that bus stop in the hour we were there and to make matters worse it was bucketi...

Wayold · Wayold

Can anyone please tell me if they have one of these installed and what are their impressions?

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Have recently bought an inflatable Surfsea boat with an outboard motor and am looking for campsites where it can be used. Preferably within 3 hours drive from the Gold Coast roughly between Grafton, Tenterfield, Warwick, Dalby and Gympie. Low cost is an important factor as is the available length...

Grandmaonthemove · Grandmaonthemove

Hi, I,m a new member as of today. Can anyone recommend who to insure my Ford Transit camper with. Apparently not all brokers will insure modified vans. I am currently in U.K and finding it a bit of a headache. I,ve just bought my van in Melbourne.

Theolis · Theolis

I want run an air conditioner in my van

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Hi Folks, we are looking for somewhere in Sydney that does Sat TV Dish installations on caravan roofs. Have rung a number of places with no joy. Appreciate any leads. Many thanks.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, How do you fit Retirement in to ones schedule. We have been back home three weeks, and my feet haven't touched the ground yet. I used a daily/ weekly/ monthly diary at work. Now I use the same, to get by every day. Where have we gone wrong. Just planning our logistics for a 12 week stay in WA in 2017 Any...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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	Electrics Set Up (Preview) Hi all and please forgive my ignorance as a first-time traveler. We have a Jayco Swan that we are taking on its first run this weekend. Only a short trip of 2hrs. I have attached photos of the battery setup and switches. Just wondering if there is anything that needs explaining. The hot water service we a...	yaksta	26	1628	12:23 AM Oct 24, 2016 by iana
	national park permits (Preview) How far in advance do you need to book a permit for a n/park can you turn up and then order one?????	dishlicker	11	2303	05:16 PM Oct 23, 2016 by JeffRae
	Van Insurance (Preview) Hi All, we have sold our house and are getting a new van and travelling for a couple of years. We are having problems getting insurance as we dont have a fixed address. There must be lots of people in our situation and we are after advice as to what we can do, best regards KazzaDave	KazzaDave	4	753	03:08 PM Oct 23, 2016 by macka17
	Burrumbuttock, NSW free camp ground. (Preview) We stopped at this pretty place on our way home recently. Room for four or five vans. Beautifully maintained amenities block, $5 00 for electricity. Honesty box. Potable water for your tanks and, Wonder upon wonders, a great big pile of firewood and a nice circle of stones for the fire. We had the pleas...	Magnarc	5	1727	12:31 PM Oct 23, 2016 by LLD
	Spread sheet (Preview) G'Day All Does anyone know of a Xcel spread sheet to download for Caravan expences ie Fuel mileage etc Thanx Ron	wombat56	13	2210	10:43 AM Oct 23, 2016 by Phil C
	Today's Headlines (Preview) http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/10/21/07/42/overtaking-caravan-jacknifes-on-sydney-motorway	LLD	8	1212	10:53 PM Oct 22, 2016 by The Belmont Bear
	Paronella Park North Queensland (Preview) On Wednesday night We stayed over in a Powered site at Paronella Park which was included our entry fee , We were told they are building a new 50 site Caravan Park behind the Mena Creek Hotel which will be opened in early 2017 .	brickies	9	1242	04:21 PM Oct 22, 2016 by brickies
	How much do I need to free camp? (Preview) Gday, me again This question keeps popping up in this and many other forums. Heres a few thought from us. I guess the greatest needs are food and water (for baseline survival). If you get into a situation where that becomes and issue its my opinion you are way too adventurous. But, alas, to each their own...	Phil C	10	1402	11:36 AM Oct 22, 2016 by Phil C
	Merry Beach "Resort" (Preview) A few facts re the above. (We stayed there for one night in the shoulder period) No water thats drinkable to the sites. (Bore water). 20cents a time for a four minute shower. Drinkable water at the tanks. (not able to fill van tanks) I lost count after 45 Kangaroos on the park with the consequent dodge the...	Magnarc	4	1190	08:30 AM Oct 22, 2016 by laurieoz
	Portable air conditioner (Preview) Anyone have experience with a portable air con Our van is only small 16ft golf	BRO	15	2545	09:35 PM Oct 21, 2016 by Krusty
	Here's another one update (Preview)	Woody n Sue	6	1035	07:33 PM Oct 21, 2016 by DarylC
	Plants in caravan (Preview) Can I take a small potted plant my caravan or is it not allowed because of interstate travel?	MUX 1	13	2637	06:16 PM Oct 21, 2016 by MUX 1
	stuck at home (Preview) we were heading off for a short trip to visit relies at Barraba and then onto stewarts point for a bit of relaxation got as far as the local shopping centre the van konked out right in the bus zone Ithink every bus in N.S.W came to that bus stop in the hour we were there and to make matters worse it was bucketi...	sandyr	3	829	04:53 PM Oct 21, 2016 by sandyr
	Swift Eco Therm heater (Preview) Can anyone please tell me if they have one of these installed and what are their impressions?	Wayold	1	860	03:03 PM Oct 21, 2016 by Ron-D
	Looking for campsites with waterfront camping. (Preview) Have recently bought an inflatable Surfsea boat with an outboard motor and am looking for campsites where it can be used. Preferably within 3 hours drive from the Gold Coast roughly between Grafton, Tenterfield, Warwick, Dalby and Gympie. Low cost is an important factor as is the available length...	yeoeleven	8	1261	12:22 PM Oct 21, 2016 by msg
	Campervan insurance (Preview) Hi, I,m a new member as of today. Can anyone recommend who to insure my Ford Transit camper with. Apparently not all brokers will insure modified vans. I am currently in U.K and finding it a bit of a headache. I,ve just bought my van in Melbourne.	Grandmaonthemove	8	723	12:10 PM Oct 21, 2016 by msg
	Generators (Preview) I want run an air conditioner in my van	Theolis	29	1828	10:49 AM Oct 21, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Sat Dish installation (Preview) Hi Folks, we are looking for somewhere in Sydney that does Sat TV Dish installations on caravan roofs. Have rung a number of places with no joy. Appreciate any leads. Many thanks.	No Fixed Address	2	638	09:51 AM Oct 21, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Retirement( How) (Preview) Hi all, How do you fit Retirement in to ones schedule. We have been back home three weeks, and my feet haven't touched the ground yet. I used a daily/ weekly/ monthly diary at work. Now I use the same, to get by every day. Where have we gone wrong. Just planning our logistics for a 12 week stay in WA in 2017 Any...	Hey Jim	23	1885	09:35 AM Oct 21, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Interesting??? (Preview) http://newatlas.com/jackery-power-pro-solar-generator-battery/46003/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=03e8241287-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-03e8241287-92462077	aussie_paul	4	1329	07:43 AM Oct 21, 2016 by Dickodownunder
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