The Grey Nomads - General

Vaughan · Vaughan

Travelling from WA to SA and then up the Stuart Highway in late June. A couple of questions to those who have travelled up the Stuart Hwy at a similar time. 1. As we will mainly stay at Caravan Parks is there any need to pre book at places such Coober Pedy Woomera Ayres Rock Alice Springs Tennant Creek a...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have just finished watching this weeks four corners and although I knew that Americans were gun crazy I had no idea how insane and easily manipulated their general public are when it comes to guns Gun in homes in America are 40 percent more likely to kill a family member than a someone threatening the...

banjo · banjo

Just crossed East to West yesterday and today and by golly it's wet and super muddy in the rest areas. We could not find a suitable free camp till Baxter rest area just past Caiguna heading West., which is partially bitumen. Where truckies had pulled in and out of various rest areas was trails of gooey re...

gollymolly · gollymolly

After 9 wonderful months travelling Tassie I have loved the plains,the dense bush lands,fern forests,waterfalls,caves,snowy peaks, natural creeks and rugged coastline. All the free camps which are a privilege not a right, the locals who are willing to empart their knowledge of the area. Meetin...

TopCat · TopCat

Hi folks, just a general question here. Can someone tell me if you are on a pension during your travels - what happens if you have to get tests for cancer is it on the free list? Also is the chemo etc also on the list? -- Edited by TopCat on Sunday 6th of March 2016 02:38:42 PM

allan davey · allan davey

Hi guys, Just looking for opinions. Am looking at buying Isuzu LST MUX 4x2 and have been advised that if using a WDH it could void the warranty. Any Advice on not using WDH ? Allan

fokesy · fokesy

Hi there people, lookin for advice on the best app for caravan parks,free camps,showgroundaccom etc.

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Getting closer to choosing a suitable vehicle to tow our 19' New Age Big Red van we have ordered. We've narrowed it down a Mazda BT50, and we would be aiming at mainly free camping, and the question is..... Do we need a 4WD or would a 2WD be sufficient, the towing ability is the same, but there is about 1...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, We went to Pick and Payless Auto recyclers this morning with the tool box in search of the above. I want to use them behind the drivers /Passengers seats so I can attach to the rings to the floor, using rachet straps to the seat mountings , with the existing seat bolts. This way the extra 4 X 25tl w...

JayDee · JayDee

I was just thinking about those grey nomads who sell up and hit the road full time. They have not home or base to return to if in the event of big health problems. Well the answer could be this simple. After the slow down in the mining boom, it appears that there are some very cheap homes to be had in the "...

jules47 · jules47

Hi Steve - have a great birthday, hope you are on the road enjoying yourself somewhere!!!! Also having birthdays today - Diggs, oldbob, Randy1, and Moorey - many happy returns to all of you.

PDW · PDW

hi, does anyone know of a good reliable storage place in WA near Fremantle? We will need somewhere for a month whilst we do a cruise.

VanMangler · VanMangler

As relative caravan newbies, we are setting off on our first major adventure via the Red Centre and Top End in three weeks time and, having stalked every camping online site and store in Perth, we have finally ticked off on a long list of essential and not so essential items. Only one thing remains and th...

PatRae · PatRae

Hi all i haven't posted on this site but have been taking all the great advice on board, I have a question. I think I'm having a blond moment but... Who do you go to to install a stone guard on a Nissan bus.

Vaughan · Vaughan

Thinking of buying one. Would be very interested to hear from those who have bought one or have looked into them -- Edited by Vaughan on Tuesday 1st of March 2016 05:04:01 PM

brickies · brickies

Just had a Caravan service from this man , Great Guy and price he also replaced a window and installed a 12 volt water pump , He does mobile and also works out of a shed at Virginia .

dirvine · dirvine

Just thought I should let all grey nomads know that Moonabel is booked out by the pajero club from the Thursday to the Monday over Easter. They are expecting in excess of 80 vehicles with caravans camper and tents.

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2016/don%E2%80%99t-squeeze-truckies-out-56028?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=caravanc...

mungomeg · mungomeg

Hi there. Brand new to this forum today and hoping I can get some feedback from anyone using (or has used) an Eco Tourer in their travels! We were at the caravan and camping show at Flemington the other day doing some research on which type of van to buy and this one took our fancy. Obviously the best way of f...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We are after both A Sink and Shower strainer to stop the bits and pieces going down into our pipe work and holding tank before we start to use the new van. Im trying to think ahead of time, prevention is better then the after mouth. Some would be better then non. Has any one acquired small straine...

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	Stuart Highway in June (Preview) Travelling from WA to SA and then up the Stuart Highway in late June. A couple of questions to those who have travelled up the Stuart Hwy at a similar time. 1. As we will mainly stay at Caravan Parks is there any need to pre book at places such Coober Pedy Woomera Ayres Rock Alice Springs Tennant Creek a...	Vaughan	8	1492	12:36 PM Mar 9, 2016 by TheHeaths
	Crazy Americans (Preview) I have just finished watching this weeks four corners and although I knew that Americans were gun crazy I had no idea how insane and easily manipulated their general public are when it comes to guns Gun in homes in America are 40 percent more likely to kill a family member than a someone threatening the...	aussietraveller	8	1863	10:04 AM Mar 9, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Anyone considering a Nullabor Crossing soon - It's very Wet wet wet at the moment ! (Preview) Just crossed East to West yesterday and today and by golly it's wet and super muddy in the rest areas. We could not find a suitable free camp till Baxter rest area just past Caiguna heading West., which is partially bitumen. Where truckies had pulled in and out of various rest areas was trails of gooey re...	banjo	5	1351	07:54 PM Mar 8, 2016 by frangipani
	Farewell Tassie (Preview) After 9 wonderful months travelling Tassie I have loved the plains,the dense bush lands,fern forests,waterfalls,caves,snowy peaks, natural creeks and rugged coastline. All the free camps which are a privilege not a right, the locals who are willing to empart their knowledge of the area. Meetin...	gollymolly	5	1287	04:56 PM Mar 8, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	Costs for tests (Preview) Hi folks, just a general question here. Can someone tell me if you are on a pension during your travels - what happens if you have to get tests for cancer is it on the free list? Also is the chemo etc also on the list? -- Edited by TopCat on Sunday 6th of March 2016 02:38:42 PM	TopCat	4	1379	12:49 PM Mar 8, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Weight Distribution Hitch ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys, Just looking for opinions. Am looking at buying Isuzu LST MUX 4x2 and have been advised that if using a WDH it could void the warranty. Any Advice on not using WDH ? Allan	allan davey	30	7876	10:12 AM Mar 8, 2016 by Radar
	free camp app (Preview) Hi there people, lookin for advice on the best app for caravan parks,free camps,showgroundaccom etc.	fokesy	9	1941	09:52 PM Mar 7, 2016 by Delta18
	2 or 4 wheel drive? (Preview) Getting closer to choosing a suitable vehicle to tow our 19' New Age Big Red van we have ordered. We've narrowed it down a Mazda BT50, and we would be aiming at mainly free camping, and the question is..... Do we need a 4WD or would a 2WD be sufficient, the towing ability is the same, but there is about 1...	No Fixed Address	17	1589	11:20 AM Mar 7, 2016 by LLD
	Vehicle Cargo Ancor Rings (Preview) Hi All, We went to Pick and Payless Auto recyclers this morning with the tool box in search of the above. I want to use them behind the drivers /Passengers seats so I can attach to the rings to the floor, using rachet straps to the seat mountings , with the existing seat bolts. This way the extra 4 X 25tl w...	Hey Jim	4	1283	08:54 PM Mar 6, 2016 by Hey Jim
	No home or base to come back to. (Preview) I was just thinking about those grey nomads who sell up and hit the road full time. They have not home or base to return to if in the event of big health problems. Well the answer could be this simple. After the slow down in the mining boom, it appears that there are some very cheap homes to be had in the "...	JayDee	14	2340	03:48 PM Mar 6, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Happy Birthday Solo Steve (Preview) Hi Steve - have a great birthday, hope you are on the road enjoying yourself somewhere!!!! Also having birthdays today - Diggs, oldbob, Randy1, and Moorey - many happy returns to all of you.	jules47	9	1049	10:26 AM Mar 6, 2016 by nu one
	Van storage in WA? (Preview) hi, does anyone know of a good reliable storage place in WA near Fremantle? We will need somewhere for a month whilst we do a cruise.	PDW	4	857	08:22 AM Mar 6, 2016 by PDW
	Mobile coverage in 2016 (Preview) As relative caravan newbies, we are setting off on our first major adventure via the Red Centre and Top End in three weeks time and, having stalked every camping online site and store in Perth, we have finally ticked off on a long list of essential and not so essential items. Only one thing remains and th...	VanMangler	21	2344	06:18 PM Mar 5, 2016 by Santa
	Installing a stone guard (Preview) Hi all i haven't posted on this site but have been taking all the great advice on board, I have a question. I think I'm having a blond moment but... Who do you go to to install a stone guard on a Nissan bus.	PatRae	7	1777	05:56 PM Mar 5, 2016 by PatRae
	Travel Vision 6 portable automatic finder satellite dish (Preview) Thinking of buying one. Would be very interested to hear from those who have bought one or have looked into them -- Edited by Vaughan on Tuesday 1st of March 2016 05:04:01 PM	Vaughan	5	1240	05:42 PM Mar 5, 2016 by Mutley
	Caravan service and repairs Brisbane (Preview) Just had a Caravan service from this man , Great Guy and price he also replaced a window and installed a 12 volt water pump , He does mobile and also works out of a shed at Virginia .	brickies	1	835	04:58 PM Mar 5, 2016 by Davemate
	easter lockout - Moonabel (Preview) Just thought I should let all grey nomads know that Moonabel is booked out by the pajero club from the Thursday to the Monday over Easter. They are expecting in excess of 80 vehicles with caravans camper and tents.	dirvine	2	1089	01:41 PM Mar 5, 2016 by dirvine
	trucks n caravans (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2016/don%E2%80%99t-squeeze-truckies-out-56028?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=caravanc...	Woody n Sue	1	1317	12:10 AM Mar 5, 2016 by Long Weekend
	Eco tourers (Preview) Hi there. Brand new to this forum today and hoping I can get some feedback from anyone using (or has used) an Eco Tourer in their travels! We were at the caravan and camping show at Flemington the other day doing some research on which type of van to buy and this one took our fancy. Obviously the best way of f...	mungomeg	7	10788	05:27 PM Mar 4, 2016 by Weevil
	Sink and Shower strainers for RV's (Preview) Hi all, We are after both A Sink and Shower strainer to stop the bits and pieces going down into our pipe work and holding tank before we start to use the new van. Im trying to think ahead of time, prevention is better then the after mouth. Some would be better then non. Has any one acquired small straine...	Hey Jim	12	1718	01:50 PM Mar 3, 2016 by blissonwheels
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