The Grey Nomads - General

KFT · KFT

from NSW Police Facebook post a few minutes ago. Police are appealing for witnesses after a couple were robbed at a rest stop near Coonamble on the weekend. About 1.30pm (Saturday 28 November 2015), a man and a woman aged in their 70s stopped their white Toyota Landcruiser at Coonamble Rest Stop on the...

AusGabby · AusGabby

Has anyone driven this route and is it very steep? We recently drove Tamworth to Armidale and struggled up the steep climb just north of Tamworth which was really scary. Didn't have any problems anywhere else on our trip including Maitland to Scone.

migra · migra

a question from another forum, why do caravan manufacturers continue to affix the number plate above the 1300mm legal height limit thus exposing their customers to a fine and loss of demerit points and allowing the caravan to be deemed defective.

peter_s · peter_s

In breaking news, another sinkhole has reportedly opened up at North Stradbroke Island earlier today. While it may look like a nice swimming hole, Surf Lifesaving Queensland is urging people to stay away from the area (as common sense would dictate) and only swim between the flags. It is unclear at...

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

I get the feeling that there are a lot of Sand Gropers in the Grey Nomads, so I thought if you haven't seen this it might bring back a few memories, especially some of the cars in Hay Street opposite London Court. Simmo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TaLGlj6ig

Gemangi · Gemangi

UNBELIEVEABLE REACTION FROM AN AGGRESSIVE AND BULLYING and DISCRIMINATING MANAGER I returned back to our caravan at the WINDSOR GARDENS CARAVAN PARK, ADELAIDE, with my foot in plaster after having foot surgery with instructions from my surgeon to keep my foot up and not walk on it until the final pl...

Jamjar · Jamjar

I'm going to get one fitted. Can someone tell me what the ball load is, please? My caravan is 680 tare and I have nothing heavy added and currently do not have water in the tank. I tow with a Commodore and it bottoms out on driveways. J.

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi to all new van buyers and prospective van buyers, we have just been caught out beautifully with our new van purchase. Please Please Please make sure before you hand over your final payment or better still when you are looking at buying get them to give you a FULL copy of their warranty documentation t...

Rasty · Rasty

Hi Folks, Another newbie hits the forum. My wife and I have been around once many years ago when the children were under ten ,now over thirty, we bush camped (as in tents)as much as posibble for 18 months, best life experience we and I our children have ever had. Now its time to crank up and do it again ,bu...

the rocket · the rocket

good morning everyone, have you lived full time in your caravan while undergoing chemotherapy? If so, how did u go and do you have any tips. Thanks. Rocket

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/sa-fires-87-homes-lost-premier-says/6981240-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 28th of November 2015 05:37:36 AM

subaru · subaru

In the new year we are traveling across to Tasmania on the ferry,my question is,will i be allowed to leave the fridge in the back of the Colorado switched on,running off the 2nd battery or will i have to turn it off.Also as we are traveling across on the day trip,should i book into a carava...

Casualkev · Casualkev

I have noticed in various remarks on the subject that some people use all types of 20lt drums to contain their grey water, so I went looking for something with wheels on it as the back is not much chop these days, there are plenty available on google. Having then read the CMCA policy on Self Contained Vehi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/dozens-more-homes-confirmed-lost-as-sa-bushfire-threat-eases/6978888

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all just a general question which will vary by each group. Just wondering travel costs per wk/fnigt fuel food ect general overall costing cheers

Moose1 · Moose1

G'day Forumites Spouse & I are looking to buy our first van - coming from a tent for many years and then a camper trailer in more recent years (still use the tent on more remote trips). We are looking at a small van - basically just a place to sleep safely without worrying about wet canvas, torn canvas,...

Santa · Santa

http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/11/26/injury-toll-rises-from-sa-fire.html

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... It crossed my mind today (It's sad when that happens ) "I wonder that the demographic of the Grey Nomad forum is?" Perhaps you could indicate in the poll above.

No need for elaborating comments I reckon ... just a quick tick in the relevant box.

Cheers - and t...

sheeds · sheeds

A few years ago the Yanks sued the Aussies about using their "Winnebago" name. The Yankees wanted to start marketing in OZ and wanted their own name. A settlement was reached and the Aussies changed to the "Avida" brand.A bit confusing all round.One large Avida dealership in M...

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	Couple Robbed Near Coonamble NSW (Preview) from NSW Police Facebook post a few minutes ago. Police are appealing for witnesses after a couple were robbed at a rest stop near Coonamble on the weekend. About 1.30pm (Saturday 28 November 2015), a man and a woman aged in their 70s stopped their white Toyota Landcruiser at Coonamble Rest Stop on the...	KFT	5	1464	09:22 AM Nov 30, 2015 by KFT
	Warwick to Boonah (Preview) Has anyone driven this route and is it very steep? We recently drove Tamworth to Armidale and struggled up the steep climb just north of Tamworth which was really scary. Didn't have any problems anywhere else on our trip including Maitland to Scone.	AusGabby	7	1585	05:17 PM Nov 29, 2015 by Cooper12
	Q: Caravan Number Plate Height (Preview) a question from another forum, why do caravan manufacturers continue to affix the number plate above the 1300mm legal height limit thus exposing their customers to a fine and loss of demerit points and allowing the caravan to be deemed defective.	migra	10	1932	03:59 PM Nov 29, 2015 by brickies
	North Stradbroke Island sinkhole (Preview) In breaking news, another sinkhole has reportedly opened up at North Stradbroke Island earlier today. While it may look like a nice swimming hole, Surf Lifesaving Queensland is urging people to stay away from the area (as common sense would dictate) and only swim between the flags. It is unclear at...	peter_s	3	1191	11:04 AM Nov 29, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	Post Card From Perth (Preview) I get the feeling that there are a lot of Sand Gropers in the Grey Nomads, so I thought if you haven't seen this it might bring back a few memories, especially some of the cars in Hay Street opposite London Court. Simmo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TaLGlj6ig	Young Simmo	4	848	11:29 PM Nov 28, 2015 by Young Simmo
	Windsor Gardens CaravanPark Adelaide SA Review (Preview) UNBELIEVEABLE REACTION FROM AN AGGRESSIVE AND BULLYING and DISCRIMINATING MANAGER I returned back to our caravan at the WINDSOR GARDENS CARAVAN PARK, ADELAIDE, with my foot in plaster after having foot surgery with instructions from my surgeon to keep my foot up and not walk on it until the final pl...	Gemangi	10	1043	10:12 PM Nov 28, 2015 by Dunmowin
	Weight distribution hitch (Preview) I'm going to get one fitted. Can someone tell me what the ball load is, please? My caravan is 680 tare and I have nothing heavy added and currently do not have water in the tank. I tow with a Commodore and it bottoms out on driveways. J.	Jamjar	22	2471	05:02 PM Nov 28, 2015 by Jamjar
	READ THE FINE PRINT OF YOUR NEW VAN PURCHASE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi to all new van buyers and prospective van buyers, we have just been caught out beautifully with our new van purchase. Please Please Please make sure before you hand over your final payment or better still when you are looking at buying get them to give you a FULL copy of their warranty documentation t...	Liltacker	34	2753	03:37 PM Nov 28, 2015 by Liltacker
	Kindom Kensington (Preview) Hi Folks, Another newbie hits the forum. My wife and I have been around once many years ago when the children were under ten ,now over thirty, we bush camped (as in tents)as much as posibble for 18 months, best life experience we and I our children have ever had. Now its time to crank up and do it again ,bu...	Rasty	1	828	01:39 PM Nov 28, 2015 by Dougwe
	Chemo. In a caravan (Preview) good morning everyone, have you lived full time in your caravan while undergoing chemotherapy? If so, how did u go and do you have any tips. Thanks. Rocket	the rocket	2	1286	11:52 AM Nov 28, 2015 by jrk36
	Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days. (Preview) Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days.	Phil Owen	13	2024	06:05 AM Nov 28, 2015 by chris & terry
	BREAKING NEWS = SA bushfire: 87 homes lost.................. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/sa-fires-87-homes-lost-premier-says/6981240-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 28th of November 2015 05:37:36 AM	kiwijims	3	1872	09:28 PM Nov 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Leaving Waeco Swithched On. (Preview) In the new year we are traveling across to Tasmania on the ferry,my question is,will i be allowed to leave the fridge in the back of the Colorado switched on,running off the 2nd battery or will i have to turn it off.Also as we are traveling across on the day trip,should i book into a carava...	subaru	5	1180	09:27 PM Nov 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Self Contained/ Leave No Trace ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have noticed in various remarks on the subject that some people use all types of 20lt drums to contain their grey water, so I went looking for something with wheels on it as the back is not much chop these days, there are plenty available on google. Having then read the CMCA policy on Self Contained Vehi...	Casualkev	47	4480	09:22 PM Nov 27, 2015 by PeterD
	SA bushfire: 35 homes destroyed (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/dozens-more-homes-confirmed-lost-as-sa-bushfire-threat-eases/6978888	kiwijims	4	590	05:24 PM Nov 27, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Travel cost. (Preview) Hi all just a general question which will vary by each group. Just wondering travel costs per wk/fnigt fuel food ect general overall costing cheers	dishlicker	14	1443	09:01 PM Nov 26, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	First van - looking for some advice (Preview) G'day Forumites Spouse & I are looking to buy our first van - coming from a tent for many years and then a camper trailer in more recent years (still use the tent on more remote trips). We are looking at a small van - basically just a place to sleep safely without worrying about wet canvas, torn canvas,...	Moose1	10	1420	08:23 PM Nov 26, 2015 by PeterD
	South Australian fires. (Preview) http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/11/26/injury-toll-rises-from-sa-fire.html	Santa	0	518	07:47 PM Nov 26, 2015 by Santa
	What is Grey Nomad Forum's demographic? (Preview) Gday... It crossed my mind today (It's sad when that happens ) "I wonder that the demographic of the Grey Nomad forum is?" Perhaps you could indicate in the poll above. No need for elaborating comments I reckon ... just a quick tick in the relevant box. Cheers - and t...	rockylizard	18	1757	02:52 PM Nov 26, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Avida(formerly Winnebago) v. the Yankee Winnebago (Preview) A few years ago the Yanks sued the Aussies about using their "Winnebago" name. The Yankees wanted to start marketing in OZ and wanted their own name. A settlement was reached and the Aussies changed to the "Avida" brand.A bit confusing all round.One large Avida dealership in M...	sheeds	2	1566	01:29 PM Nov 26, 2015 by aussietraveller
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