The Grey Nomads - General

Joe50 · Joe50

Thought I'd be fairly incognito parked up at my sister's place for a bit before continuing the journey south, but Google Earth got me. Anyone else been snapped by Google's eye in the sky?

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Starting to put together our maiden voyage this coming season. I want to revisit Flowers Bay SA. Has anyone stopped over their lately. The CVP has new management and fees for a tent from $25 PN. Has anyone used a powered site and how much. Their web site doesn't give a costing except for saying ,...

kazza58 · kazza58

hello every one...Karen again after a long spell. Yes still traveling yet stayed at Padstow..NSW for awhile ...Last nite we stayed at a camp ground called Coomburra Valley Campground and cost $28 for two of us on Seniors...a rough road in and it was like concentration camp as far as I was concern...

new member · widgeewoodduck

am not sure if this is the correct way to do this but here goes , have just joined this wonderful site and thank you for having us on board , as i am new to all this travelling life style and am a novice , do not have a motor home or caravan , we are going to be travelling with a camper trailer , and overnight stays w...

brickies · brickies

I have been hearing from other people that insurance companies have been asking for proof of servicing when making a claim , Well last week when renewing my caravan insurance with QBE I was informed that I could be ask for proof of servicing when making a claim , So how common is this .

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Hi Folks, once again I'm after advice and thoughts. This time re:water for the caravan. It looks like we will be having 3 water tanks with our new van, 2 x 80ltr and 1 x 60ltr. My thinking is, as we plan to be on the road permanently and would be picking up fresh water anywhere from a tap to a stream that we wou...

New Member as well · Gregs1

Hello all, I am a new member and starting to get familiar with this forum. Hello to you all. We have been traveling on odd trips, usually to Darwin where my Daughter lives, for about 6 years now. We have covered a big part of the east coast of Australia so far and plan to come down the WA Coast after our annual...

Caliban · Caliban

Hi my name is Nicole. I have not yet taken the leap to travel full time around Australia as my circumstances do not yet permit me, but I hope to one day. I am at the stage of doing a lot of research, so of course I have a lot of questions: 1. If I only buy a setup which is not suitable for off road driving, will I no...

Caliban · Caliban

More question for quality answers. Address How do you full timers deal with no address, do you have a PO Box, do you do everything online. Can you have a PO Box for banks, tax dept, and insurance? Can you get things bought online delivered to a PO Box. Go Via Do you guys have the Go Via device, do you really ne...

Joe50 · Joe50

Have just seen the latest (paper) catalogue from Aldi - has a few Special Buys that go on sale on February 20 that would interest vanners. Includes caravan cover (3 sizes), TV antenna, caravan levelling ramp/chock set, 20m food-grade water hose, small & large collapsible washing tub, laundry t...

trouto · trouto

what do you use hammer in ones or screw in ones what size What about sand what about Lighting Ridge dirt thinking of getting plastic screw in ones any thoughts thanks

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I was looking at a Concept 630R caravan today. Does anyone have any thoughts on Concept caravans in general, and this model in particular? Thanks.

RodLainie · RodLainie

Can anyone tell us what this caravan park is like? -- Edited by RodLainie on Saturday 13th of February 2016 04:22:18 PM

banditandjo · banditandjo

Our fridge has options for ac and dc Which one do i use for 240 vt power And which one fo i use for 12 vt power

RodLainie · RodLainie

Years ago with my old caravan my 3 way fridge stopped working. I was told by a fridge mechanic to take the fridge out and turn the fridge over a few times then stand it up. By mixing the gases that had laid dormant for a while it stirred it all up and then miraculously it worked! A mate's Engel portable fri...

banditandjo · banditandjo

We are travelling from Bendigo to WA departure in april What sights can people recommend on the way. We are travelling to perth We have wave rock on the list. Not sure if we do on way or make special trip down

jbrinks · jbrinks

we have just purchased a Landcruiser and will need a ladder to get to roof rack as we are not 7' or 6' tall. Any suggestions for a light weight 3 step ladder for the van and car

fokesy · fokesy

G'day all, I'm very new to this caravaning lark and i'm just after a few tips, (1) how do you start / get your hot water service to start on gas? No manual came with the caravan, oh it's a retreat fraser. (2) what are the best chemicals and toilet paper to use. I'm learning slowly as we are attempting to do the...

peter_s · peter_s

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in an area bounded by Codsford Road, Old Bunbury Road (off Dorsett Road), Southern Estuary Road, Forrest Highway and Kooljerrenup Nature Reserve, near John Tognela Rest Area on Forrest Highway, east of Lake Clifton in the Shire of Waroona. http://www....

Eshy · Eshy

Hi all my wife and I are travelling from Kiama to Cooma next week ... Wondering if there are any issue on the Braidwood Road, Just need to know that my 96 Ford and 18 1/2' van will travel ok on it??? Any assistance would be appreciated. Tom and Chrissy

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	Nowhere to hide (Preview) Thought I'd be fairly incognito parked up at my sister's place for a bit before continuing the journey south, but Google Earth got me. Anyone else been snapped by Google's eye in the sky?	Joe50	10	1803	09:39 AM Feb 16, 2016 by Cupie
	Fowlers Bay SA CV Park (Preview) Hi all, Starting to put together our maiden voyage this coming season. I want to revisit Flowers Bay SA. Has anyone stopped over their lately. The CVP has new management and fees for a tent from $25 PN. Has anyone used a powered site and how much. Their web site doesn't give a costing except for saying ,...	Hey Jim	10	1515	07:55 PM Feb 15, 2016 by KevKim37
	where to stay near Coomera Queensland (Preview) hello every one...Karen again after a long spell. Yes still traveling yet stayed at Padstow..NSW for awhile ...Last nite we stayed at a camp ground called Coomburra Valley Campground and cost $28 for two of us on Seniors...a rough road in and it was like concentration camp as far as I was concern...	kazza58	9	960	06:30 PM Feb 15, 2016 by kazza58
	new member (Preview) am not sure if this is the correct way to do this but here goes , have just joined this wonderful site and thank you for having us on board , as i am new to all this travelling life style and am a novice , do not have a motor home or caravan , we are going to be travelling with a camper trailer , and overnight stays w...	widgeewoodduck	20	1210	05:29 PM Feb 15, 2016 by widgeewoodduck
	Insurance companies wanting proof of servicing (Preview) I have been hearing from other people that insurance companies have been asking for proof of servicing when making a claim , Well last week when renewing my caravan insurance with QBE I was informed that I could be ask for proof of servicing when making a claim , So how common is this .	brickies	15	1411	04:10 PM Feb 15, 2016 by Brisand
	Water for the caravan (Preview) Hi Folks, once again I'm after advice and thoughts. This time re:water for the caravan. It looks like we will be having 3 water tanks with our new van, 2 x 80ltr and 1 x 60ltr. My thinking is, as we plan to be on the road permanently and would be picking up fresh water anywhere from a tap to a stream that we wou...	No Fixed Address	6	2048	02:33 PM Feb 15, 2016 by No Fixed Address
	New Member as well (Preview) Hello all, I am a new member and starting to get familiar with this forum. Hello to you all. We have been traveling on odd trips, usually to Darwin where my Daughter lives, for about 6 years now. We have covered a big part of the east coast of Australia so far and plan to come down the WA Coast after our annual...	Gregs1	9	1011	10:35 AM Feb 15, 2016 by Gregs1
	newbie Questions (Preview) Hi my name is Nicole. I have not yet taken the leap to travel full time around Australia as my circumstances do not yet permit me, but I hope to one day. I am at the stage of doing a lot of research, so of course I have a lot of questions: 1. If I only buy a setup which is not suitable for off road driving, will I no...	Caliban	21	1691	09:07 AM Feb 15, 2016 by RosieW
	No address, go via, joining (Preview) More question for quality answers. Address How do you full timers deal with no address, do you have a PO Box, do you do everything online. Can you have a PO Box for banks, tax dept, and insurance? Can you get things bought online delivered to a PO Box. Go Via Do you guys have the Go Via device, do you really ne...	Caliban	9	1196	07:09 PM Feb 14, 2016 by Caliban
	Aldi special buys for February 20 (Preview) Have just seen the latest (paper) catalogue from Aldi - has a few Special Buys that go on sale on February 20 that would interest vanners. Includes caravan cover (3 sizes), TV antenna, caravan levelling ramp/chock set, 20m food-grade water hose, small & large collapsible washing tub, laundry t...	Joe50	5	2470	10:13 AM Feb 14, 2016 by Grandad5
	Tent pegs (Preview) what do you use hammer in ones or screw in ones what size What about sand what about Lighting Ridge dirt thinking of getting plastic screw in ones any thoughts thanks	trouto	24	2704	09:25 AM Feb 14, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Thoughts on an Concept 630R Caravan? (Preview) I was looking at a Concept 630R caravan today. Does anyone have any thoughts on Concept caravans in general, and this model in particular? Thanks.	rexboggs5	5	1198	09:15 AM Feb 14, 2016 by littledick
	Colac Lakeside Caravan Park ???? (Preview) Can anyone tell us what this caravan park is like? -- Edited by RodLainie on Saturday 13th of February 2016 04:22:18 PM	RodLainie	6	1722	06:47 AM Feb 14, 2016 by sandsmere
	ac/dc fridge (Preview) Our fridge has options for ac and dc Which one do i use for 240 vt power And which one fo i use for 12 vt power	banditandjo	4	3078	12:56 AM Feb 14, 2016 by banditandjo
	Engel Portable Fridge - FIX (Preview) Years ago with my old caravan my 3 way fridge stopped working. I was told by a fridge mechanic to take the fridge out and turn the fridge over a few times then stand it up. By mixing the gases that had laid dormant for a while it stirred it all up and then miraculously it worked! A mate's Engel portable fri...	RodLainie	4	1261	11:01 PM Feb 13, 2016 by Bevandy2
	sights to see on a budget vic thru to wa (Preview) We are travelling from Bendigo to WA departure in april What sights can people recommend on the way. We are travelling to perth We have wave rock on the list. Not sure if we do on way or make special trip down	banditandjo	6	897	05:39 PM Feb 13, 2016 by banditandjo
	Ladder needed for our Landcruiser (Preview) we have just purchased a Landcruiser and will need a ladder to get to roof rack as we are not 7' or 6' tall. Any suggestions for a light weight 3 step ladder for the van and car	jbrinks	12	1600	12:52 PM Feb 13, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	apprentice (Preview) G'day all, I'm very new to this caravaning lark and i'm just after a few tips, (1) how do you start / get your hot water service to start on gas? No manual came with the caravan, oh it's a retreat fraser. (2) what are the best chemicals and toilet paper to use. I'm learning slowly as we are attempting to do the...	fokesy	14	1819	11:43 AM Feb 13, 2016 by Phil C
	A bushfire ADVICE John Tognela Rest Area (Preview) A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in an area bounded by Codsford Road, Old Bunbury Road (off Dorsett Road), Southern Estuary Road, Forrest Highway and Kooljerrenup Nature Reserve, near John Tognela Rest Area on Forrest Highway, east of Lake Clifton in the Shire of Waroona. http://www....	peter_s	0	783	10:38 AM Feb 13, 2016 by peter_s
	Road Info needed (Preview) Hi all my wife and I are travelling from Kiama to Cooma next week ... Wondering if there are any issue on the Braidwood Road, Just need to know that my 96 Ford and 18 1/2' van will travel ok on it??? Any assistance would be appreciated. Tom and Chrissy	Eshy	7	3378	06:54 AM Feb 13, 2016 by Dav4Cris
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