The Grey Nomads - General

Sylva · Sylva

It has been awhile since pete and i have been 'on the road' but we are back in the saddle or holden in our case. After spending last winter in Europe and christmas at home its time to get back on the road so we thought SA was as good as place as any. Im sitting at the Big 4 in Hahndorf enjoying their low rates (no...

Ryjoe · Ryjoe

Hi Everyone, Recently we saw a couple pull up at a site opposite us and they went about setting up their whole outfit. After a while the man went and plugged his lead in and found out after a lot of checking that his outlet on the power pole was out of order and everything else on the pole was taken. So off he g...

Casualkev · Casualkev

This fellow is crazy, but what a character! Kev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40wY4wAE8N0

gooba53 · gooba53

Hoping folk who have travelled this way could advise on ease of towing the following route. Certainly not locked in, so ideas really appreciated please. Depart Lakes Entrance, travel Princes Hwy to Pambula or Bega. Then somehow????????? Make our way to Bombala back to Cann River then back along...

MHroamers · MHroamers

We have recently purchased a new 23' van in preparation for spending 18 months to 2 years on the road. One of my concerns about the van was that it's 2 x 95lt tanks are both behind the axles. Although I'm not super experienced with vans I raised the mater with the sales guy saying it would be my preference to...

Bru · Bru

A while ago somebody posted a check list to use before setting off and having searched for it, I have found nothing but a good joke. So please anyone with one that I can adapt for my needs I would be greatly pleased. Better, quicker than starting from scratch Thanks in advance.

dazren · dazren

Gidday all !! I was in ballarat today and seen a caravan i really like, and strange as it may seem, swmbo also likes it, but !! i have not heard of the brand before so maybe someone out there can assist the brand is ''Safari'' they are made in campbellfield [ arn't they all ] The model we like is the 18' 6'' Del...

franniemac · franniemac

I've just purchased a 2003 Avan Cruiseliner in very good condition. Lifting the roof though is heavier than what I can physically manage. I'm a tall, active, fit woman but I reckon weight-bearing exercises are a lot easier than this!! And, I'll be erecting the roof on my own each time. I'm curre...

mickle · mickle

Traveling from Mildura to Wallaga Lake caravan park.NSW. Towing 23,6 van with BT50 .??over or the Divide or along Coast road ??Any advice welcome . (Have towed vans and Trailers for Forty years ) Have not been that way before . Cheers Mickle

jab160 · jab160

considering a 2nd hand coromal seca 548 poptop..........any known issues to be aware of prior purchase. ( 2005 and 2009 )

banditandjo · banditandjo

We are departing for our trip around australia with our 3 yr old and a dog and cat Any hint and tips for traveling with kids. Our plan is to free camp as much as possible due to dog but stay in cp when we need facilities. 2 or 3 nights a week.

deb-gary · deb-gary

Travelled through Ayr in north qld last week and diesel was 94.9! Must have a secret refinery in north qld to be that cheap!

Radar · Radar

Hi from tomorrow Thursday we will be looking to stay in or about Echuca for few days. Any advice welcome from the more experienced amongst us.

Trevor law · Trevor law

We are new to house sitting and the house owner who we are going to to sit for, has asked us to sign a long contract basically saying we have to look after his garden ( we agree to this ) but now we have to pay for any breakages and utilities , Would like to get any feed back on what is the norm for house sitting sa...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/dry-outback-qld-towns-flooded-roads-cut/news-story/8163d5441ee015a91c97496227789034

Barryh · Barryh

Hi Am sure that this will have been covered many times before but just for our personal circumstances can anybody offer me advice on this subject. My van has a towball weight at tare ( on compliance plate ) 0f 110 kilos. I have just weighed using towball scales I have purchased and it weighs at 145 kil...

Travelling_Gilberries · Travelling_Gilberries

We're currently planning a trip through the Kimberley from west to east. Madly consuming the Kimberley Australia website but still have some questions. Our vehicle is an unmodified Holden Colorado ute (no snorkel, standard tyres) towing a semi-offroad camper trailer of about two tonnes axle wei...

Kiamaman · Kiamaman

Old Mate has a 2012 Retreat Macquarie with a Dometic 3way, 2door fridge. (Can't remember model no)There is no power to the fridge when connected to 240 volt or connected to car. Large 15 amp fuse at fridge base seems Ok. What should we check?

Rin and Steve · Rin and Steve

looking to start out soon and would welcome suggestions on what type of car is best for towing a decent size van

bazzasdream · bazzasdream

We will be going on a half lap leaving sometime in April. Heading from SA up through Ayers Rock etc probably as high as Darwin and then cutting across through Camoweal and into North Queensland. Will be be able to get free to air TV anywhere, particularly up through the centre, or do we have to get a Sate...

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	Where is everyone this sunny Saturday morning? and where to next? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) It has been awhile since pete and i have been 'on the road' but we are back in the saddle or holden in our case. After spending last winter in Europe and christmas at home its time to get back on the road so we thought SA was as good as place as any. Im sitting at the Big 4 in Hahndorf enjoying their low rates (no...	Sylva	32	1913	08:18 AM Feb 8, 2016 by Rongela
	Check the power (Preview) Hi Everyone, Recently we saw a couple pull up at a site opposite us and they went about setting up their whole outfit. After a while the man went and plugged his lead in and found out after a lot of checking that his outlet on the power pole was out of order and everything else on the pole was taken. So off he g...	Ryjoe	3	1150	07:14 PM Feb 7, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	What a character! (Preview) This fellow is crazy, but what a character! Kev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40wY4wAE8N0	Casualkev	1	913	06:13 PM Feb 7, 2016 by jules47
	Best route from Lakes Entrance to .................... (Preview) Hoping folk who have travelled this way could advise on ease of towing the following route. Certainly not locked in, so ideas really appreciated please. Depart Lakes Entrance, travel Princes Hwy to Pambula or Bega. Then somehow????????? Make our way to Bombala back to Cann River then back along...	gooba53	2	943	03:13 PM Feb 7, 2016 by gooba53
	Placement of water tanks (Preview) We have recently purchased a new 23' van in preparation for spending 18 months to 2 years on the road. One of my concerns about the van was that it's 2 x 95lt tanks are both behind the axles. Although I'm not super experienced with vans I raised the mater with the sales guy saying it would be my preference to...	MHroamers	6	2259	01:20 PM Feb 7, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Check List (Preview) A while ago somebody posted a check list to use before setting off and having searched for it, I have found nothing but a good joke. So please anyone with one that I can adapt for my needs I would be greatly pleased. Better, quicker than starting from scratch Thanks in advance.	Bru	10	1599	11:49 AM Feb 7, 2016 by dishlicker
	Safari Caravans ?????? (Preview) Gidday all !! I was in ballarat today and seen a caravan i really like, and strange as it may seem, swmbo also likes it, but !! i have not heard of the brand before so maybe someone out there can assist the brand is ''Safari'' they are made in campbellfield [ arn't they all ] The model we like is the 18' 6'' Del...	dazren	6	11930	10:46 AM Feb 7, 2016 by pomme
	Any DIY devices to help me (a solo woman traveler) lift the roof of my Avan Cruiseliner? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've just purchased a 2003 Avan Cruiseliner in very good condition. Lifting the roof though is heavier than what I can physically manage. I'm a tall, active, fit woman but I reckon weight-bearing exercises are a lot easier than this!! And, I'll be erecting the roof on my own each time. I'm curre...	franniemac	53	15080	07:55 AM Feb 7, 2016 by franniemac
	Wallaga Lake NSW (Preview) Traveling from Mildura to Wallaga Lake caravan park.NSW. Towing 23,6 van with BT50 .??over or the Divide or along Coast road ??Any advice welcome . (Have towed vans and Trailers for Forty years ) Have not been that way before . Cheers Mickle	mickle	5	913	07:04 AM Feb 7, 2016 by mickle
	buyer tips (Preview) considering a 2nd hand coromal seca 548 poptop..........any known issues to be aware of prior purchase. ( 2005 and 2009 )	jab160	1	950	10:12 PM Feb 6, 2016 by hako
	Travelling with kids (Preview) We are departing for our trip around australia with our 3 yr old and a dog and cat Any hint and tips for traveling with kids. Our plan is to free camp as much as possible due to dog but stay in cp when we need facilities. 2 or 3 nights a week.	banditandjo	5	816	08:46 PM Feb 6, 2016 by the rocket
	Fuel PricesAgain! (Preview) Travelled through Ayr in north qld last week and diesel was 94.9! Must have a secret refinery in north qld to be that cheap!	deb-gary	14	1730	04:12 PM Feb 6, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Echuca Area caravan parks recommend (Preview) Hi from tomorrow Thursday we will be looking to stay in or about Echuca for few days. Any advice welcome from the more experienced amongst us.	Radar	15	2514	08:35 AM Feb 6, 2016 by Radar
	House sitting ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are new to house sitting and the house owner who we are going to to sit for, has asked us to sign a long contract basically saying we have to look after his garden ( we agree to this ) but now we have to pay for any breakages and utilities , Would like to get any feed back on what is the norm for house sitting sa...	Trevor law	37	3443	10:17 PM Feb 5, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Urandangi gets wet (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/dry-outback-qld-towns-flooded-roads-cut/news-story/8163d5441ee015a91c97496227789034	rockylizard	3	817	04:30 PM Feb 5, 2016 by navynurse
	Towball weight ( 1st trip in a new / 1st van ) (Preview) Hi Am sure that this will have been covered many times before but just for our personal circumstances can anybody offer me advice on this subject. My van has a towball weight at tare ( on compliance plate ) 0f 110 kilos. I have just weighed using towball scales I have purchased and it weighs at 145 kil...	Barryh	9	1599	04:21 PM Feb 5, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Gibb River Road early season conditions? (Preview) We're currently planning a trip through the Kimberley from west to east. Madly consuming the Kimberley Australia website but still have some questions. Our vehicle is an unmodified Holden Colorado ute (no snorkel, standard tyres) towing a semi-offroad camper trailer of about two tonnes axle wei...	Travelling_Gilberries	21	3047	04:10 PM Feb 5, 2016 by wendyv
	Help Please. No power to Dometic Fridge ? (Preview) Old Mate has a 2012 Retreat Macquarie with a Dometic 3way, 2door fridge. (Can't remember model no)There is no power to the fridge when connected to 240 volt or connected to car. Large 15 amp fuse at fridge base seems Ok. What should we check?	Kiamaman	5	1134	02:59 PM Feb 5, 2016 by Kiamaman
	Best car for towing (Preview) looking to start out soon and would welcome suggestions on what type of car is best for towing a decent size van	Rin and Steve	23	5515	12:40 PM Feb 5, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Satellite TV questions. (Preview) We will be going on a half lap leaving sometime in April. Heading from SA up through Ayers Rock etc probably as high as Darwin and then cutting across through Camoweal and into North Queensland. Will be be able to get free to air TV anywhere, particularly up through the centre, or do we have to get a Sate...	bazzasdream	10	1871	10:07 PM Feb 4, 2016 by PeterD
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