The Grey Nomads - General

GarrynLyn · GarrynLyn

Some advice please.... We are staying on a friend's property outside Perth for a few weeks, plugged into his 240v power. We have a compressor fridge and use the air con for a couple of hours in the afternoons. When we leave, we would like to leave enough money to cover the power we have used (although he w...

RED72 · RED72

Hi to all forum users. I am seeking your input to assist with my trip planning. Has anyone towed a 22ft highway van into and stayed in the Takarakka Bush Resort caravan park at the gorge in the months of June / July, what were the facilities like, how good was the road once the blacktop was left, and were th...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

After dealing with Jayco Sydney today, on the telephone following up our complaints with our new van. To be told by a service tectnician, there's nothing our Sydney Agent can do, as they are directed by their Melbourne office. I feel We need a Judicial government enquiry into the industry to cal...

iana · iana

Finally took the beast for a week.end camp. Couldn't take much gear, as we have issues in the weight department. Tended to pitch a lot, and was sensitive to the wind (sideways sway), but semi-trailers didn't effect it. As for the TV, poor reception, not watchable. Looks like I have to get a WDH, the plac...

the rocket · the rocket

Just saw a lady empty her night wee bucket into her sullege drain point instead of walking the 15 metres to the toilet block. Do u think this is ok or should she have emptied into the toilet. Your opinions r valued by me. Kind regards. Rocket

Papou · Papou

For an old fella lol..Help get to the whiting spots a tad easier :).. Also pedal power or oars for kayaking ??, some say can be a tad hard on the kneebones with the pedal ones ???.. Those that do have the kayak , how do you find offloading n loading them back up top of the tug ???.. Carry method for either of the...

Ofta · Ofta

We are Darwin residents and leave our Motorhome and trailer in the southern states. As we travel in short stints we leave our van at various places around Oz. We need reasonably priced storage anywhere that members can suggest. Otherwise we are looking at setting up our own storage unit somewhere...

Bessie · Bessie

Accident at Tilba 24-2-2016, none life threatening injuries, refer to Batemans Bay Post. Bessie.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

as a person who constantly complains about the high cost of fuel and the massive rip off by the major outlets I am just a little bit excited that the ACCC has threatened to take action against the big three (hohum) cant see that ever happening. This afternoon I purchased unleaded for 92.5 cents per litre...

D and D · D and D

http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/3731535/troubled-caravan-park-brings-town-down/

BrianF · BrianF

I am very close to retirement and am considering joining the ranks of those travelling around Australia - and would expect to be 2 years on the road. I live in rented accommodation and therefore once I set off on my adventures then I will have "No Fixed Abode" as of course I will vacate the rent...

suziq · suziq

Hi Everyone, Since our last trip we have upgraded our C/B to the new 80 Channel. My brain is a bit rusty at the moment as I haven't used one for a while C/B that is. What I am asking is the Emergency Channel, what is the number, as this trip we will be on long stretches of road cross country from Cairns to Adelai...

banditandjo · banditandjo

I want to insure our new rig Hubby cant see why. Its covered when hitched to car. Help me convince him its needed Or put my mind at rest if its not needed

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.facebook.com/rod.matthews.18/posts/1057850477615268

Henry1 · Henry1

How do people keep the dust out of their vans while traveling , I know you can tape up all vents but I am a bit worried about ripping of paint and the decals when I go to take offthe tape after, I have a pressure vent but I don't know how well they work on really dusty roads. Plus the vents for the fridge, do you t...

Joe50 · Joe50

Have just logged in and noticed that today's first post in General Forum is at 1:45pm. Prior to that there are just four posts from yesterday (24th) and only one displayed for the 23rd. I noticed last night that there were only two posts for the 23rd and around the average number for the 24th up to that poi...

geoffc · geoffc

Greetings all from a Nth Eastern suburb of Adelaide My wife (Colleen) and I are in the planning stages of take the plunge and making the trip West as Colleen has a brother living at Rockingham We currently are working on taking at least eight (8) days to do the trip as I find that I can get best fuel economy s...

sandsmere · sandsmere

Article in The Courier this morning reports the free camp at Pioneer Park in Ballarat will be closed because of people overstaying and not being self-contained. Also (of course ) a CP owner grizzling about her loss of customers.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Just went and bought a new wireless mouse today - got the expensive $29 one from K Mart rather than their $12 one. The old one was starting to stick a little, but until I got the new mouse I didn't realise just how knackered and worn out the old one was. Now I know why the BOSS wants me in the wheelie bin Seriou...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Three interesting items for sale at Aldi on 2 March: Witches hat cones - $9.99. 450mm high, a couple are great to use as a guide when reversing into a site. Jump start with compressor $99.99. Ratchet tie downs - various widths and quantities for $19.99 pack. Murray

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	Advice re power costs at property (Preview) Some advice please.... We are staying on a friend's property outside Perth for a few weeks, plugged into his 240v power. We have a compressor fridge and use the air con for a couple of hours in the afternoons. When we leave, we would like to leave enough money to cover the power we have used (although he w...	GarrynLyn	12	1728	07:52 AM Feb 28, 2016 by jose
	Carnarvon Gorge Queensland (Preview) Hi to all forum users. I am seeking your input to assist with my trip planning. Has anyone towed a 22ft highway van into and stayed in the Takarakka Bush Resort caravan park at the gorge in the months of June / July, what were the facilities like, how good was the road once the blacktop was left, and were th...	RED72	5	1229	07:45 AM Feb 28, 2016 by mickm
	A government Enquiry needed in the Caravan industry ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After dealing with Jayco Sydney today, on the telephone following up our complaints with our new van. To be told by a service tectnician, there's nothing our Sydney Agent can do, as they are directed by their Melbourne office. I feel We need a Judicial government enquiry into the industry to cal...	Hey Jim	40	2474	07:10 AM Feb 28, 2016 by dorian
	New rig shake down cruise. (Preview) Finally took the beast for a week.end camp. Couldn't take much gear, as we have issues in the weight department. Tended to pitch a lot, and was sensitive to the wind (sideways sway), but semi-trailers didn't effect it. As for the TV, poor reception, not watchable. Looks like I have to get a WDH, the plac...	iana	24	2594	12:02 AM Feb 28, 2016 by iana
	night wee emptied into sullege point ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just saw a lady empty her night wee bucket into her sullege drain point instead of walking the 15 metres to the toilet block. Do u think this is ok or should she have emptied into the toilet. Your opinions r valued by me. Kind regards. Rocket	the rocket	58	4253	10:13 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Bryan
	Small Tinny or Kayak (Preview) For an old fella lol..Help get to the whiting spots a tad easier :).. Also pedal power or oars for kayaking ??, some say can be a tad hard on the kneebones with the pedal ones ???.. Those that do have the kayak , how do you find offloading n loading them back up top of the tug ???.. Carry method for either of the...	Papou	17	3224	08:09 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Cupie
	Storage (Preview) We are Darwin residents and leave our Motorhome and trailer in the southern states. As we travel in short stints we leave our van at various places around Oz. We need reasonably priced storage anywhere that members can suggest. Otherwise we are looking at setting up our own storage unit somewhere...	Ofta	3	1212	06:28 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Ofta
	Caravan accident at Tilba Tilba South Coast (Preview) Accident at Tilba 24-2-2016, none life threatening injuries, refer to Batemans Bay Post. Bessie.	Bessie	6	1422	01:10 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Bessie
	Current Petrol price (Preview) as a person who constantly complains about the high cost of fuel and the massive rip off by the major outlets I am just a little bit excited that the ACCC has threatened to take action against the big three (hohum) cant see that ever happening. This afternoon I purchased unleaded for 92.5 cents per litre...	aussietraveller	8	1541	12:50 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Cupie
	Fancy staying here for a while (Preview) http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/3731535/troubled-caravan-park-brings-town-down/	D and D	4	1522	12:29 PM Feb 27, 2016 by Cupie
	Vehicle registration (Preview) I am very close to retirement and am considering joining the ranks of those travelling around Australia - and would expect to be 2 years on the road. I live in rented accommodation and therefore once I set off on my adventures then I will have "No Fixed Abode" as of course I will vacate the rent...	BrianF	13	3062	11:04 AM Feb 27, 2016 by BrianF
	C/B Help (Preview) Hi Everyone, Since our last trip we have upgraded our C/B to the new 80 Channel. My brain is a bit rusty at the moment as I haven't used one for a while C/B that is. What I am asking is the Emergency Channel, what is the number, as this trip we will be on long stretches of road cross country from Cairns to Adelai...	suziq	11	1331	08:23 AM Feb 27, 2016 by Jamtin
	to insure or not (Preview) I want to insure our new rig Hubby cant see why. Its covered when hitched to car. Help me convince him its needed Or put my mind at rest if its not needed	banditandjo	23	1668	11:18 PM Feb 26, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	No way .. Would I cross this bridge . (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/rod.matthews.18/posts/1057850477615268	Aus-Kiwi	2	1337	11:01 PM Feb 26, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Keeping dust out while traveling (Preview) How do people keep the dust out of their vans while traveling , I know you can tape up all vents but I am a bit worried about ripping of paint and the decals when I go to take offthe tape after, I have a pressure vent but I don't know how well they work on really dusty roads. Plus the vents for the fridge, do you t...	Henry1	12	6851	10:32 PM Feb 26, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Disappearing posts? (Preview) Have just logged in and noticed that today's first post in General Forum is at 1:45pm. Prior to that there are just four posts from yesterday (24th) and only one displayed for the 23rd. I noticed last night that there were only two posts for the 23rd and around the average number for the 24th up to that poi...	Joe50	12	1421	06:37 PM Feb 26, 2016 by Cloak
	Adelaide to Perth with Territory and 15ft van (Preview) Greetings all from a Nth Eastern suburb of Adelaide My wife (Colleen) and I are in the planning stages of take the plunge and making the trip West as Colleen has a brother living at Rockingham We currently are working on taking at least eight (8) days to do the trip as I find that I can get best fuel economy s...	geoffc	4	1209	11:57 AM Feb 26, 2016 by spida
	Ballarat Free Camp To Close. (Preview) Article in The Courier this morning reports the free camp at Pioneer Park in Ballarat will be closed because of people overstaying and not being self-contained. Also (of course ) a CP owner grizzling about her loss of customers.	sandsmere	1	767	08:25 AM Feb 26, 2016 by rockylizard
	You Bewtie !! (Preview) Just went and bought a new wireless mouse today - got the expensive $29 one from K Mart rather than their $12 one. The old one was starting to stick a little, but until I got the new mouse I didn't realise just how knackered and worn out the old one was. Now I know why the BOSS wants me in the wheelie bin Seriou...	Bruce and Bev	3	1128	11:37 PM Feb 25, 2016 by iana
	Aldi Sale 2 March (Preview) Three interesting items for sale at Aldi on 2 March: Witches hat cones - $9.99. 450mm high, a couple are great to use as a guide when reversing into a site. Jump start with compressor $99.99. Ratchet tie downs - various widths and quantities for $19.99 pack. Murray	Long Weekend	1	1133	09:45 PM Feb 25, 2016 by hokianga
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