The Grey Nomads - General

paul b · paul b

We have two teenage daughters who have a love/hate relationship, hence well feel a van with bunks would be less stressful for everyone. Anyone have any recommendations or vans to avoid? Thanks for all replies

blaze · blaze

Going to have at a block of land on Monday with the view of building an off the grid 2 bedroom unit/small house. Spent the last couple of days scratching plans on bits of paper. Been an interesting exercise planning power, which will be solar and an oh my god genie as back up, water storage and heating of (...

mike g g · mike g g

Hi Im looking at fitting an AMA nudge bar to my 2015 ford territory AWD,and want to know if anyone out there has used any of there products ,they are based in Brisbane and build to order and they are are much cheaper than some of the other manufactors and I like there fitiing system you don't have to cut the f...

the rocket · the rocket

hi everyone, do u know of a caravan park north or south of brisbane where we can park the van n see the beach from our annexe like at kiama.

the rocket · the rocket

hello. If anyone is in the area, call in, i will put the kettle on.friday, saturday -- Edited by the rocket on Friday 30th of September 2016 03:44:30 PM

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi Everyone, We are planning to travel to Cape York probably September/October next year and will leave my "on road" caravan either in Cooktown, Lakeland or Laura. I am looking to plan an itinerary which includes accommodation (not camping) well in advance during the journey to Cape York and return...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

https://www.freerangecamping.com.au/shop/rainsaver/

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi guys. Here is a sticky one for you. I have just started free camping and with the good weather coming I started to think about cooking outside. My dilemma is, bbq or two burner gas cooktop with a frypan and griddle ? The 'boss' suggested the cooktop !!!! The thinking is that it would be more versatile. A...

Hardranger · Hardranger

I live in Adelaide and am looking at a couple of used caravans being offered by private sellers in Victoria. One is in Narre Warren North and the other at Beaumaris. Any suggestions who I can get to do a pre-purchase inspection? I have approached a few repairers in the area but to no avail. If any forum me...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, I am looking at upgrading from our camper to a poptop. Our camper has an aluminium frame & I find when a screw becomes loose (in a part that bears weight eg the slides at the ends of the beds, one has to use a larger diameter screw but this can only be done a couple of times. Yes, I know all...

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

This is posted from another site maybe it will help someone. Wendy Lenehan to Caravan/Camping Solo Travellers5 hrs · BREAKING NEWS FROM THE FRASER COAST Councillor Truscott has just posted this on FaceBoook. "I am pleased to announce that a motion has just been passed in Council to attract m...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have posted my update in the new "Travel blogs by members' this month even though it is not actually a 'BLOG'.

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

Just wondering if anyone has tried one of the Aldi - Stirling Fridge Freezers - looks like a waeco. They were on sale a few weeks ago, but HWMBO wasn't too sure about them. Would love your feedback. I'm just trying to collect the things I might need for a van before I stop working.

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello All. Just want to receive feedback about staying overnight or longer at showgrounds. It seems this is a popular concept with some/many people. Our experience has been a bit disappointing, but we want to find out have we been a bit unlucky or it it the way it is. Now, we don't expect showgrounds to h...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

Crusader Musketeer Aramis Caravan - comments and recommendations. Hi all. I am looking around at caravans suitable for my 2016 V6 Prado 4l auto and came across a Crusader Musketeer Aramis Caravan today which seemed to tick all the boxes so I thought I would ask for opinions. It is a 20' tandem axle van (...

Symo2540 · Symo2540

Hi, We have a problem. Pump not working, tv antenna finder not working, hws not working on 12v, rangehood not working. Are there sny other fuse locations besides the Setec fuses? Thanks.

the rocket · the rocket

bernie christiansen rest area qld. this morning. A woman and her young adult son stayed the night in their 22ft. Van. No problem theRe. When they left , they emptied their kitty litter tray right where the next traveller would like to park. Pleny of bush not 10 feet away. -- Edited by the rocket on Satu...

wombat56 · wombat56

G'day all Looking at purchasing one of the above Annexes Does any one have one good or bad What are they like in Winter or Summer conditions Any assistance would be greatly appreciated Thanks again all Wombat56 Ron

mr glassies · mr glassies

stayed at skip for a few dayes last week guy over from us put his generator on or side of his van must have been to noisy on his side . Didn't like it when I left my ute running on his side of our van .came out with his hands on his hips . But didn't run his genny again dibs -- Edited by mr glassies on Saturday 24th of...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, Seeking some advice from all you knowledgeable people. I have had to remove the hand basin (for a repair) in our combo shower/toilet and subsequently have silastic left on the wall and wish to remove same before reinstalling the basin. I have tried a plastic scraper, useless. Any ideas please...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Vans with bunks (Preview) We have two teenage daughters who have a love/hate relationship, hence well feel a van with bunks would be less stressful for everyone. Anyone have any recommendations or vans to avoid? Thanks for all replies	paul b	8	1608	08:26 PM Oct 3, 2016 by paul b
	Off the grid (Preview) Going to have at a block of land on Monday with the view of building an off the grid 2 bedroom unit/small house. Spent the last couple of days scratching plans on bits of paper. Been an interesting exercise planning power, which will be solar and an oh my god genie as back up, water storage and heating of (...	blaze	19	1934	08:05 PM Oct 3, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	NUDGE BAR (Preview) Hi Im looking at fitting an AMA nudge bar to my 2015 ford territory AWD,and want to know if anyone out there has used any of there products ,they are based in Brisbane and build to order and they are are much cheaper than some of the other manufactors and I like there fitiing system you don't have to cut the f...	mike g g	2	881	07:55 PM Oct 3, 2016 by Peter and JudyH
	Beach front caravan pk near brisbane (Preview) hi everyone, do u know of a caravan park north or south of brisbane where we can park the van n see the beach from our annexe like at kiama.	the rocket	4	820	05:12 PM Oct 3, 2016 by the rocket
	Maleny showgrounds qld (Preview) hello. If anyone is in the area, call in, i will put the kettle on.friday, saturday -- Edited by the rocket on Friday 30th of September 2016 03:44:30 PM	the rocket	2	1011	10:57 AM Oct 3, 2016 by the rocket
	Cooktown to Laura to Cape York (Preview) Hi Everyone, We are planning to travel to Cape York probably September/October next year and will leave my "on road" caravan either in Cooktown, Lakeland or Laura. I am looking to plan an itinerary which includes accommodation (not camping) well in advance during the journey to Cape York and return...	cjt55	10	1466	04:51 AM Oct 3, 2016 by cjt55
	Water Saver (Preview) https://www.freerangecamping.com.au/shop/rainsaver/	NeilandRaine	12	1483	09:03 PM Oct 2, 2016 by Robreen
	BBQs (Preview) Hi guys. Here is a sticky one for you. I have just started free camping and with the good weather coming I started to think about cooking outside. My dilemma is, bbq or two burner gas cooktop with a frypan and griddle ? The 'boss' suggested the cooktop !!!! The thinking is that it would be more versatile. A...	Colin Penrose	10	1386	05:23 PM Oct 2, 2016 by Gaylehere
	Caravan pre-purchase inspection in Melbourne (Preview) I live in Adelaide and am looking at a couple of used caravans being offered by private sellers in Victoria. One is in Narre Warren North and the other at Beaumaris. Any suggestions who I can get to do a pre-purchase inspection? I have approached a few repairers in the area but to no avail. If any forum me...	Hardranger	8	4054	09:38 AM Oct 2, 2016 by Radar
	Timber, Aluminium or F/glass Composite frames 2 (Preview) Hello everyone, I am looking at upgrading from our camper to a poptop. Our camper has an aluminium frame & I find when a screw becomes loose (in a part that bears weight eg the slides at the ends of the beds, one has to use a larger diameter screw but this can only be done a couple of times. Yes, I know all...	Warren-Pat_01	1	659	11:11 PM Oct 1, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	News from the Fraser Coast (Preview) This is posted from another site maybe it will help someone. Wendy Lenehan to Caravan/Camping Solo Travellers5 hrs · BREAKING NEWS FROM THE FRASER COAST Councillor Truscott has just posted this on FaceBoook. "I am pleased to announce that a motion has just been passed in Council to attract m...	Hoodathunkit	1	946	09:04 PM Oct 1, 2016 by JohnR
	SEPTEMBER 2016 UPDATE IN 'Travel blogs by members' (Preview) I have posted my update in the new "Travel blogs by members' this month even though it is not actually a 'BLOG'.	Dougwe	2	682	03:51 PM Oct 1, 2016 by Dougwe
	Aldi Stirling fridge freezer (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has tried one of the Aldi - Stirling Fridge Freezers - looks like a waeco. They were on sale a few weeks ago, but HWMBO wasn't too sure about them. Would love your feedback. I'm just trying to collect the things I might need for a van before I stop working.	Hoodathunkit	10	6100	12:24 PM Oct 1, 2016 by 2weis
	Showgrounds (Preview) Hello All. Just want to receive feedback about staying overnight or longer at showgrounds. It seems this is a popular concept with some/many people. Our experience has been a bit disappointing, but we want to find out have we been a bit unlucky or it it the way it is. Now, we don't expect showgrounds to h...	Kev Pearce	23	2279	05:39 PM Sep 30, 2016 by PeterD
	Crusader Musketeer Aramis Caravan - comments and recommendations (Preview) Crusader Musketeer Aramis Caravan - comments and recommendations. Hi all. I am looking around at caravans suitable for my 2016 V6 Prado 4l auto and came across a Crusader Musketeer Aramis Caravan today which seemed to tick all the boxes so I thought I would ask for opinions. It is a 20' tandem axle van (...	Pradokakadudavid	2	2029	05:36 PM Sep 30, 2016 by Pradokakadudavid
	2014 Jayco Silverline Outback Fuse Locations (Preview) Hi, We have a problem. Pump not working, tv antenna finder not working, hws not working on 12v, rangehood not working. Are there sny other fuse locations besides the Setec fuses? Thanks.	Symo2540	2	3073	09:36 AM Sep 30, 2016 by PeterD
	Travelling scumbags (Preview) bernie christiansen rest area qld. this morning. A woman and her young adult son stayed the night in their 22ft. Van. No problem theRe. When they left , they emptied their kitty litter tray right where the next traveller would like to park. Pleny of bush not 10 feet away. -- Edited by the rocket on Satu...	the rocket	8	1752	08:42 AM Sep 30, 2016 by Weedpharma
	Coast to Coast Annexes or Dometic (Preview) G'day all Looking at purchasing one of the above Annexes Does any one have one good or bad What are they like in Winter or Summer conditions Any assistance would be greatly appreciated Thanks again all Wombat56 Ron	wombat56	19	1894	10:19 PM Sep 29, 2016 by wombat56
	Generator (Preview) stayed at skip for a few dayes last week guy over from us put his generator on or side of his van must have been to noisy on his side . Didn't like it when I left my ute running on his side of our van .came out with his hands on his hips . But didn't run his genny again dibs -- Edited by mr glassies on Saturday 24th of...	mr glassies	20	2457	04:59 PM Sep 29, 2016 by beiffe
	Removal of silastic from van ensuite wall (Preview) Hi All, Seeking some advice from all you knowledgeable people. I have had to remove the hand basin (for a repair) in our combo shower/toilet and subsequently have silastic left on the wall and wish to remove same before reinstalling the basin. I have tried a plastic scraper, useless. Any ideas please...	Hurls	11	1601	03:38 PM Sep 29, 2016 by Hurls
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