The Grey Nomads - General

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I was discussing this with some friends recently and we all have copies of Camps books, I have several but none of us use them as we are all converts to Wiki Camps which has information that is much more current and in more detail than the Camps books. Do the Camps books still get printed and do you still use...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Obviously a much more northern state

Cheers - John

dishlicker · dishlicker

Not sure if to post here or elsewhere Has anybody been through Hay recently. Is there any water (flooding) problems around there cheers

BigDee · BigDee

I am tryinh ro work out what this is beside the tap...my guess its a inlet pipe cor water tank beside the normal.one...this one can connect a hose to keep water full. .. Am i right!

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, I would like to travel on the Armidale Road the Waterfall way and Grafton Road from Grafton to Armidale, so does anyone know if its a good road for a 8metre long Motorhome thanks. Is there any othere good route from Ballina to Armidale that might be easier... thanks

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Technology has now gone full circleI predict that we shall soon be able to take our picture, and then eat itLinky thingy to ABC News

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, we r off to the jacaranda festival in grafton nsw. Need to know what the road is like from casino to grafton going through whiporie. Our van is 25foot. Thanks is there any mountains like going to mt. mee north of brisbane. -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 22nd of October 2016 12:18:11 P...

Esperian · Esperian

Such a beautiful area, truly breathtaking views to Snowy Mountains, etc... Very uninviting weather, though. Rained last night, heavy at times, Rain in the morning, sprinkles over the day, just couple of hours sunny, but chilly. Now Rains quite bad. Tomorrow promises similar conditions all over t...

Chief lb · Chief lb

Good morning all. As part of the planing for our 'big lap' next year, I was wondering what fellow gromads thought about which direction to head? There seems to be a difference of opinion on whether clockwise or anti-clockwise is better. What are your thoughts please? cheers chief lb

Snippy · Snippy

The plan was to use our Falcon and an old Juncko for a few months to put our toe in the water. We also put the rig in the water, so to speak. Fate moved it's huge hand and the Juncko broke it's back.(32 years old though so it has earned it's keep) between Hughenden and Winton. So back to Flanagan Reserve, Mou...

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Wiki camps versus camps books (Preview) I was discussing this with some friends recently and we all have copies of Camps books, I have several but none of us use them as we are all converts to Wiki Camps which has information that is much more current and in more detail than the Camps books. Do the Camps books still get printed and do you still use...	aussietraveller	27	2024	07:26 PM Oct 25, 2016 by Chris61
	... found out what happened ... (Preview) Gday... Obviously a much more northern state Cheers - John	rockylizard	5	1399	08:35 PM Oct 24, 2016 by LLD
	sandy point at hay (Preview) Not sure if to post here or elsewhere Has anybody been through Hay recently. Is there any water (flooding) problems around there cheers	dishlicker	4	910	07:43 PM Oct 24, 2016 by dishlicker
	General (Preview) I am tryinh ro work out what this is beside the tap...my guess its a inlet pipe cor water tank beside the normal.one...this one can connect a hose to keep water full. .. Am i right!	BigDee	2	1207	07:06 PM Oct 24, 2016 by LLD
	Armadale Road (Preview) Hi, I would like to travel on the Armidale Road the Waterfall way and Grafton Road from Grafton to Armidale, so does anyone know if its a good road for a 8metre long Motorhome thanks. Is there any othere good route from Ballina to Armidale that might be easier... thanks	Splottboy	10	1498	07:05 PM Oct 24, 2016 by Kantiki
	Camera Potato (Preview) Technology has now gone full circleI predict that we shall soon be able to take our picture, and then eat itLinky thingy to ABC News	Tony Bev	0	1274	07:00 PM Oct 24, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Casino to grafton (Preview) hello everyone, we r off to the jacaranda festival in grafton nsw. Need to know what the road is like from casino to grafton going through whiporie. Our van is 25foot. Thanks is there any mountains like going to mt. mee north of brisbane. -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 22nd of October 2016 12:18:11 P...	the rocket	13	3458	03:59 PM Oct 24, 2016 by Hylda&Jon
	Corryong. Victoria (Preview) Such a beautiful area, truly breathtaking views to Snowy Mountains, etc... Very uninviting weather, though. Rained last night, heavy at times, Rain in the morning, sprinkles over the day, just couple of hours sunny, but chilly. Now Rains quite bad. Tomorrow promises similar conditions all over t...	Esperian	5	1231	02:21 PM Oct 24, 2016 by LLD
	The big lap. Clockwise or anti-clockwise. (Preview) Good morning all. As part of the planing for our 'big lap' next year, I was wondering what fellow gromads thought about which direction to head? There seems to be a difference of opinion on whether clockwise or anti-clockwise is better. What are your thoughts please? cheers chief lb	Chief lb	24	6131	02:05 PM Oct 24, 2016 by antigoon
	6 Months on the road now, (Well sort of) (Preview) The plan was to use our Falcon and an old Juncko for a few months to put our toe in the water. We also put the rig in the water, so to speak. Fate moved it's huge hand and the Juncko broke it's back.(32 years old though so it has earned it's keep) between Hughenden and Winton. So back to Flanagan Reserve, Mou...	Snippy	9	1337	08:07 AM Oct 24, 2016 by Snippy
	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	1668	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	2608	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	786	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	1830	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	2341	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	1242	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	1275	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	1445	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	1244	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	2636	09:35 PM Oct 21, 2016 by Krusty
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