The Grey Nomads - General

Hurls · Hurls

Hi, Can anybody out there recommend a van park in Dubbo. Probably staying for a few nights. TIA. Cheers Hurls

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-22/weather-watch-severe-storms-may-sweep-se-qld-bom-says/6875684-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursday 22nd of October 2015 10:23:58 PM

missmary · missmary

Hi I'm doing my first trip,from Taree where I'm picking up my rig a 93 Toyota coaster and travelling home to Tweed Hds do you know of any free camping along the way "I know its not very far but thought I would try everything out on the way" any comments appriciated

circlek · circlek

We are on the last leg of our trip and are heading home tomorrow, my husband & I are amazed at how many people disregard the 'rules' at caravan parks. We're currently at Woodgate Beach Caravan Park, we love it here and this is our 4th time here and yes, we know it's school holidays but the amount of chil...

Phillipn · Phillipn

Their is a link in the topic on merging traffic [ NSW hand book ] . In the section on number plates their is no mention on the height from the ground,[ the old 1300mm rule]. I know that the subject has been a hot topic in the past, I wonder why is it not mentioned.

dishlicker · dishlicker

Do you have to have a load rated shacle to connect your van to the tow vehicle yes or no ???

magraret · magraret

HI all it seems that we will need new tyres for our Nisson but are unsure of which way to go We don't go on sand a lot , may have to travel along dirt roads but we don't go off road driving We are towing a jayco 20ft starcraft and get about 370 kl per tank which is 80 lt any advice when we greatly appreciated please...

deverall11 · deverall11

Looked at a retirement village near Toowoomba on the weekend. House prices for a 3 bed, 1 bath 2 toilets in the area is around $350k to $450k. For a 2 bedroom villa, 1 bath 2 toilets the entry fee is $300k. For this amount you do not own the building or the land but merely purchase what they call a lease whi...

Jamjar · Jamjar

Does anyone know of anywhere free to camp in areas above? J. -- Edited by Jamjar on Sunday 25th of October 2015 09:50:15 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-26/storm-warning-for-sydney-and-parts-of-nsw/6885482

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-26/bushfire-expected-to-threaten-homes-mount-chalmers-central-qld/6885514

Phil C · Phil C

hi folks over the past few months Pam (SWMBO) and I have been working in the winery nursery planting and nurturing grafted vines to a level of maturity ready for the vineyard. This year we did 150,000 vines. Still have a few months of work left. We are saving up for our cruise which starts this November...

BobC · BobC

Have towed the van 50ks lot of pig rooting. Van has ESC a hitch which moves both ways and I kept leveler bars on. Should I dis guard the bars now to stop the jerking? Second Q: I have 2x150W solar panels on top, but I am on a power site at present, why would the battery charge go into error mode and start beepin...

Flower Power · Flower Power

Any free camps near Corryong?

Neil199 · Neil199

Hi everyone I recently bought the above van, 2007 model, and have been trying to find information about it. The company that built them no longer exists. My question relates to a statement in some info i did find, that it is solar ready. There are no panels on the van at the moment but i intend to add them. T...

ken thomas · ken thomas

It seems like the Echuca Council who run the Echuca caravan park in Crofton street are not really RV friendly as the new managers are charging $20 to use their dump point and also do not accept the Imformation centre as a booking agent now Dont know what is going on but not acceptable for vanners There is a...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Just wondered what would it cost to hire a caravan say for 2 week ,have been wondering about it ,we have a van here that gets used about 0nce a month for a bout 3 days then its parked up till next time, so if i had to hire it out 18 foot single beds what would i get for it on a week to week, just thought save a lot...

Stuss · Stuss

I don't see any talk on here about the CMCA rally here in Albany , thought there might be a few Grey Nomads down here ? Albany is alive with motor homes and caravans this week there everywhere and still rolling in and a few not sure on using the godforsaken roundabout Stuss

migra · migra

This is a statement from Izuzu Australia. As Isuzu UTE Australia (and our factory) has not tested a Weight Distribution Hitch in conjunction with our tow bar, we are not in a position to either recommend or endorse the use of such a device.That said, we do appreciate though that in some instances, fitm...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

There appears to be a mass of people voicing concerns over the disposal of grey water when free camping. Some van and outdoor organisations are trying hard to pass their views as statutory by-laws based on nothing but personal likes or dislikes and certainly lacking any scientific protocols...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan Park in Dubbo (Preview) Hi, Can anybody out there recommend a van park in Dubbo. Probably staying for a few nights. TIA. Cheers Hurls	Hurls	10	2012	10:22 PM Oct 27, 2015 by D and D
	Severe storms, wild winds may sweep through south-east Queensland, (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-22/weather-watch-severe-storms-may-sweep-se-qld-bom-says/6875684-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursday 22nd of October 2015 10:23:58 PM	kiwijims	11	1405	05:20 PM Oct 27, 2015 by chopit
	taree to tweed hds (Preview) Hi I'm doing my first trip,from Taree where I'm picking up my rig a 93 Toyota coaster and travelling home to Tweed Hds do you know of any free camping along the way "I know its not very far but thought I would try everything out on the way" any comments appriciated	missmary	2	762	04:43 PM Oct 27, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Complete disregard for rules at caravan parks (Preview) We are on the last leg of our trip and are heading home tomorrow, my husband & I are amazed at how many people disregard the 'rules' at caravan parks. We're currently at Woodgate Beach Caravan Park, we love it here and this is our 4th time here and yes, we know it's school holidays but the amount of chil...	circlek	24	2559	04:36 PM Oct 27, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Number Plates (Preview) Their is a link in the topic on merging traffic [ NSW hand book ] . In the section on number plates their is no mention on the height from the ground,[ the old 1300mm rule]. I know that the subject has been a hot topic in the past, I wonder why is it not mentioned.	Phillipn	14	1565	12:09 PM Oct 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	road rules (closed) (Preview) Do you have to have a load rated shacle to connect your van to the tow vehicle yes or no ???	dishlicker	29	2098	11:47 AM Oct 27, 2015 by Webmaster
	new tyres for a nisson navara (Preview) HI all it seems that we will need new tyres for our Nisson but are unsure of which way to go We don't go on sand a lot , may have to travel along dirt roads but we don't go off road driving We are towing a jayco 20ft starcraft and get about 370 kl per tank which is 80 lt any advice when we greatly appreciated please...	magraret	12	1337	11:29 AM Oct 27, 2015 by Jackie
	When is a scam not a scam? (Preview) Looked at a retirement village near Toowoomba on the weekend. House prices for a 3 bed, 1 bath 2 toilets in the area is around $350k to $450k. For a 2 bedroom villa, 1 bath 2 toilets the entry fee is $300k. For this amount you do not own the building or the land but merely purchase what they call a lease whi...	deverall11	8	1285	08:10 AM Oct 27, 2015 by villatranquilla
	Free camping, Liverpool, Campbelltown Areas NSW? (Preview) Does anyone know of anywhere free to camp in areas above? J. -- Edited by Jamjar on Sunday 25th of October 2015 09:50:15 PM	Jamjar	8	2758	12:32 AM Oct 27, 2015 by Jamjar
	Severe thunderstorm 'likely to produce large hail' forecast for Sydney, parts of NSW (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-26/storm-warning-for-sydney-and-parts-of-nsw/6885482	kiwijims	0	510	03:20 PM Oct 26, 2015 by kiwijims
	Bushfire expected to threaten homes at Mount Chalmers in central Queensland (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-26/bushfire-expected-to-threaten-homes-mount-chalmers-central-qld/6885514	kiwijims	0	573	03:13 PM Oct 26, 2015 by kiwijims
	Working our butts off (Preview) hi folks over the past few months Pam (SWMBO) and I have been working in the winery nursery planting and nurturing grafted vines to a level of maturity ready for the vineyard. This year we did 150,000 vines. Still have a few months of work left. We are saving up for our cruise which starts this November...	Phil C	5	1246	02:02 PM Oct 26, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	New off-road van olympic javelen x8 (Preview) Have towed the van 50ks lot of pig rooting. Van has ESC a hitch which moves both ways and I kept leveler bars on. Should I dis guard the bars now to stop the jerking? Second Q: I have 2x150W solar panels on top, but I am on a power site at present, why would the battery charge go into error mode and start beepin...	BobC	1	724	10:47 PM Oct 25, 2015 by Treecrest14
	Corryong (Preview) Any free camps near Corryong?	Flower Power	5	1417	09:48 PM Oct 25, 2015 by pauline
	Trailmaster 540 Van (Preview) Hi everyone I recently bought the above van, 2007 model, and have been trying to find information about it. The company that built them no longer exists. My question relates to a statement in some info i did find, that it is solar ready. There are no panels on the van at the moment but i intend to add them. T...	Neil199	0	679	06:19 PM Oct 25, 2015 by Neil199
	Echuca not RV friendly ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) It seems like the Echuca Council who run the Echuca caravan park in Crofton street are not really RV friendly as the new managers are charging $20 to use their dump point and also do not accept the Imformation centre as a booking agent now Dont know what is going on but not acceptable for vanners There is a...	ken thomas	83	5599	03:17 PM Oct 25, 2015 by Drover
	Hiring a caravan (Preview) Just wondered what would it cost to hire a caravan say for 2 week ,have been wondering about it ,we have a van here that gets used about 0nce a month for a bout 3 days then its parked up till next time, so if i had to hire it out 18 foot single beds what would i get for it on a week to week, just thought save a lot...	Cowboy7307	6	1197	12:41 PM Oct 25, 2015 by dishlicker
	Rally (Preview) I don't see any talk on here about the CMCA rally here in Albany , thought there might be a few Grey Nomads down here ? Albany is alive with motor homes and caravans this week there everywhere and still rolling in and a few not sure on using the godforsaken roundabout Stuss	Stuss	10	1573	10:46 AM Oct 25, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Be Warned if you are considering buying a Izuzu Mux for towing (Preview) This is a statement from Izuzu Australia. As Isuzu UTE Australia (and our factory) has not tested a Weight Distribution Hitch in conjunction with our tow bar, we are not in a position to either recommend or endorse the use of such a device.That said, we do appreciate though that in some instances, fitm...	migra	6	13633	10:43 PM Oct 24, 2015 by migra
	Grey Water - Personal View ( 1 2 ) (Preview) There appears to be a mass of people voicing concerns over the disposal of grey water when free camping. Some van and outdoor organisations are trying hard to pass their views as statutory by-laws based on nothing but personal likes or dislikes and certainly lacking any scientific protocols...	Wombat 280	57	2856	06:31 PM Oct 24, 2015 by Wombat 280
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