The Grey Nomads - General

Phil C · Phil C

Gday A few (very few) have asked me to tell of our recent 13 week adventure.. March 3rd, we left home and traveled to the great free camp at Kimba. The old boy (me) was a bit knackered after 8 hours at the helm but we settled and had a good night of rest. Then there was Penong.. What a great caravan park. Two you...

wal1 · wal1

Just me, or anyone else having problems with accessing the forum or the website?

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

I have travelled a little piece of my Australia over the past 30 years ...... some with tent accomodation and some towing a 'van. as you'll see from my profile I am a tad biased to the Outback. My favourite places include Arkaroola .... been there twice and will return; the Oodnadata, Strezlecki, and...

gooba53 · gooba53

Hi, would anyone have first hand knowledge if the Finley showground is still open for camping, or if anyone has Camp 8 would you mind having look please? thanks Dianne

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

Read an article a little time back wherein "a top NSW cop" suggested that older drivers (over 70) should not be able to drive, they cause accidents, etc. etc Had this article ex Sydney Morning Herald .... sort of sums up my thoughts... .

rdhiggins · rdhiggins

Is anyone out there towing a caravan using a 1992 80 series Turbo Diesel Toyota Landcruiser? We are currently looking to purchase our first caravan (always had camper trailers) but are having problems with the towing capacity of the 1992 model, if anyone has one could they let me know what type and s...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Hello everyoneWe have all heard from time to time, about unscrupulous bar starts, scamming our eldersBelow is a link to the latest scam in West Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-12/albany-residents-warned-about-bitumen-bandits/7408100?section=waThese people seem to mov...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I thought I would share the installation of our Planner Diesel heater with some Photos of our baby growing by the day. I had only one little hiccup, that been the length of the bolt threads not been long enough. So I used a 6mm chisel to remove a small amount of ply around each of the threads. I asked o...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Lambie asked me if I have checked the smoke alarm in our new Jayco van. No Dear not yet. Do it. So I took her into the cave opened the van and climbed in. Here just push the test button. Nothing, ok you must hold the button for 10 seconds 20 seconds 30seconds. Bloody thing doesn't work. Ah flat batter...

goannaway · goannaway

Does anyone know if a caravan with a bent A frame can successfully be fixed, was hit by a car, also bent two stabalizers and the jockey wheel.

Daydreamer · Daydreamer

Dear all We are going to FNQ for some farm sitting and I would appreciate some suggestions as to which route we might take and what camping stops might be worthwhile. Happy to have a go at free camping. We have had ourt van for 4 years but have not done very much due to lots of unforeseens but are now going t...

clbn · clbn

about to head to port Augusta and just wondering best place get gas bottle filled/or swapped

ronnieboy · ronnieboy

hi, newbies ti the grey nomads, travelling the great ocean road in late Oct 2016, Any advice to help us out Thanks Ronnieboy -- Edited by ronnieboy on Monday 9th of May 2016 12:47:34 PM

Magnarc · Magnarc

On a recent trip through NSW we were 8klms from Howlong when I had to brake fairly hard, not an emergency stop but hard enough. Thr rig failed to respond with the usual pattern of braking that I am used to, but did complete the stop. I checked the Prodigy controller which showed NC, (no connection). Pull...

Diggings · Diggings

Gooday all, we camped at Beardy Waters free camp on Monday night 9/5/2016 along with about 20 other vans and motor homes mostly Grey Nomads by the look, it was a very quiet night and 2 campers pulled out before sunrise, all was well until a camper went to the loo, apparently someone had tried to empty a to...

LLD · LLD

To attach anything to my Ranger Sports bar should I clamp it, self-tap into the tubing or run a bolt thru the tubing? Has anyone done any of these?

Travelhome16 · Travelhome16

no juice in battery last night in Travelhome. Lights flickering and gauge on zero. Humming from regulator in boot like an alarm sound. Next morning battery charging and needle almost off the scale within about an hour of daylight. We have 2 solar panels fitted on roof by caravan and camping megas...

Darmc · Darmc

Hello all, the Cairns Caravan, Camping & Boating Expo is on this weekend 13th-15th May, at the Cairns Showgrounds. The showgrounds is located on Mulgrave Road Parramatta Park. Safe travels Darmc -- Edited by Darmc on Thursday 12th of May 2016 03:11:38 PM

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi everybody, Hope someone can help me out. We have been hearing a lot recently about an explosion in the popularity of craft beers is Australia, with literally hundreds of micro breweries popping up all over the country. With so many grey nomads making visits to wineries a part of their Big Lap, I was...

Solo Ex-Digger · Solo Ex-Digger

Hi All, Any thoughts (positive or negative) on a 2002 Landrover 6cyl 2.5l petrol SE series Freelander? I have checked reviews and, so far have found nothing major. Cheers

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	Our wonderful Perth adventure (Preview) Gday A few (very few) have asked me to tell of our recent 13 week adventure.. March 3rd, we left home and traveled to the great free camp at Kimba. The old boy (me) was a bit knackered after 8 hours at the helm but we settled and had a good night of rest. Then there was Penong.. What a great caravan park. Two you...	Phil C	11	1309	03:26 PM May 13, 2016 by gumpybsc
	CMCA website and forum down. (Preview) Just me, or anyone else having problems with accessing the forum or the website?	wal1	4	716	12:59 PM May 13, 2016 by Lorries
	My Favourite places .... (Preview) I have travelled a little piece of my Australia over the past 30 years ...... some with tent accomodation and some towing a 'van. as you'll see from my profile I am a tad biased to the Outback. My favourite places include Arkaroola .... been there twice and will return; the Oodnadata, Strezlecki, and...	Nomad1946	2	917	12:37 PM May 13, 2016 by Dougwe
	Is Finley NSW Showgrounds still open for camping? (Preview) Hi, would anyone have first hand knowledge if the Finley showground is still open for camping, or if anyone has Camp 8 would you mind having look please? thanks Dianne	gooba53	8	2025	07:57 AM May 13, 2016 by jim-klein
	Older Drivers .... (Preview) Read an article a little time back wherein "a top NSW cop" suggested that older drivers (over 70) should not be able to drive, they cause accidents, etc. etc Had this article ex Sydney Morning Herald .... sort of sums up my thoughts... .	Nomad1946	17	1828	02:17 AM May 13, 2016 by dorian
	Towing with an 80 Series Landcruiser (Preview) Is anyone out there towing a caravan using a 1992 80 series Turbo Diesel Toyota Landcruiser? We are currently looking to purchase our first caravan (always had camper trailers) but are having problems with the towing capacity of the 1992 model, if anyone has one could they let me know what type and s...	rdhiggins	9	11078	12:16 AM May 13, 2016 by Nomad1946
	Respect and protect our elders (Preview) Hello everyoneWe have all heard from time to time, about unscrupulous bar starts, scamming our eldersBelow is a link to the latest scam in West Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-12/albany-residents-warned-about-bitumen-bandits/7408100?section=waThese people seem to mov...	Tony Bev	4	946	11:49 PM May 12, 2016 by Tony Bev
	I implanted our Planner Diesel Heater (Preview) Hi all, I thought I would share the installation of our Planner Diesel heater with some Photos of our baby growing by the day. I had only one little hiccup, that been the length of the bolt threads not been long enough. So I used a 6mm chisel to remove a small amount of ply around each of the threads. I asked o...	Hey Jim	27	2777	10:35 PM May 12, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Ho Dear (Preview) Hi All, Lambie asked me if I have checked the smoke alarm in our new Jayco van. No Dear not yet. Do it. So I took her into the cave opened the van and climbed in. Here just push the test button. Nothing, ok you must hold the button for 10 seconds 20 seconds 30seconds. Bloody thing doesn't work. Ah flat batter...	Hey Jim	11	1982	10:31 PM May 12, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Bent A frame info please (Preview) Does anyone know if a caravan with a bent A frame can successfully be fixed, was hit by a car, also bent two stabalizers and the jockey wheel.	goannaway	13	3115	09:55 PM May 12, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Dubbo to Blackall - what route and what stops. please? (Preview) Dear all We are going to FNQ for some farm sitting and I would appreciate some suggestions as to which route we might take and what camping stops might be worthwhile. Happy to have a go at free camping. We have had ourt van for 4 years but have not done very much due to lots of unforeseens but are now going t...	Daydreamer	9	1317	09:44 PM May 12, 2016 by Bill B
	Best place to get 9kg gas bottle filled or swap (Preview) about to head to port Augusta and just wondering best place get gas bottle filled/or swapped	clbn	14	2268	09:23 PM May 12, 2016 by Hylife
	joining in (Preview) hi, newbies ti the grey nomads, travelling the great ocean road in late Oct 2016, Any advice to help us out Thanks Ronnieboy -- Edited by ronnieboy on Monday 9th of May 2016 12:47:34 PM	ronnieboy	8	1100	09:15 PM May 12, 2016 by Hylife
	Van brakes (Preview) On a recent trip through NSW we were 8klms from Howlong when I had to brake fairly hard, not an emergency stop but hard enough. Thr rig failed to respond with the usual pattern of braking that I am used to, but did complete the stop. I checked the Prodigy controller which showed NC, (no connection). Pull...	Magnarc	6	1345	08:15 PM May 12, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Beardy Waters Glen Innes (Preview) Gooday all, we camped at Beardy Waters free camp on Monday night 9/5/2016 along with about 20 other vans and motor homes mostly Grey Nomads by the look, it was a very quiet night and 2 campers pulled out before sunrise, all was well until a camper went to the loo, apparently someone had tried to empty a to...	Diggings	4	1396	11:52 AM May 12, 2016 by Diggings
	Sports Bars on Ute (Preview) To attach anything to my Ranger Sports bar should I clamp it, self-tap into the tubing or run a bolt thru the tubing? Has anyone done any of these?	LLD	8	3480	10:53 AM May 12, 2016 by BaupleNut
	Solar panel Regulator (Preview) no juice in battery last night in Travelhome. Lights flickering and gauge on zero. Humming from regulator in boot like an alarm sound. Next morning battery charging and needle almost off the scale within about an hour of daylight. We have 2 solar panels fitted on roof by caravan and camping megas...	Travelhome16	2	745	10:29 AM May 12, 2016 by Travelhome16
	Cairns Caravan, Camping & Boat Expo (Preview) Hello all, the Cairns Caravan, Camping & Boating Expo is on this weekend 13th-15th May, at the Cairns Showgrounds. The showgrounds is located on Mulgrave Road Parramatta Park. Safe travels Darmc -- Edited by Darmc on Thursday 12th of May 2016 03:11:38 PM	Darmc	0	852	09:11 AM May 12, 2016 by Darmc
	Craft beer anyone? (Preview) Hi everybody, Hope someone can help me out. We have been hearing a lot recently about an explosion in the popularity of craft beers is Australia, with literally hundreds of micro breweries popping up all over the country. With so many grey nomads making visits to wineries a part of their Big Lap, I was...	Webmaster	3	920	10:06 PM May 11, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	2002 Landrover Freelander (Preview) Hi All, Any thoughts (positive or negative) on a 2002 Landrover 6cyl 2.5l petrol SE series Freelander? I have checked reviews and, so far have found nothing major. Cheers	Solo Ex-Digger	13	1322	09:38 PM May 11, 2016 by Ausdigga
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