The Grey Nomads - General

copper1 · copper1

Yes folks that's right we are on the road again. Just spent our second day here at Jugiong Showgrounds tried a spot of fishing and caught a heap of carp Moving on tomorrow to temora to have a look at the war planes then onto Griffith for a few days and eventually to Broken Hill. So where ever you are stay safe...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-09/semi-trailer-fire-on-brand-highway-near-eneabba/6841950?section=wa\

D and D · D and D

This is a video from a coach driver taking people to Randwick on the M1. Take time and drive safe. As they say better to be late than be dead on time.

Felicia · Felicia

Taking our new van for it's first trip for about 5 days. Have had caravans for years but have decided to move from the one that takes the grandies to one for us. Have moved all stuff from the old van and packed all clothes and have empty cupboards, may fill them when we travel for longer periods. Have bee...

Addy · Addy

We're buying a compact 4x4 mobile home and would like to have a bit more storage space. The vehicle comes with a bathroom, seperate shower. We were considering turning the shower into storage space (we'll have an outdoor shower and aren't averse to a wash down when wild camping). Would love to have t...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Firstly I did a Search on the subject of insurance for vans. We will be collecting our first ever new Jayco pop top at years end. I have a number of questions to ask. We have all our policies with NRMA = discounts. No claims ever. In the past we have had full 12 month cover on the boat, then went to la...

kazza58 · kazza58

Hello Every one...We are looking at purchasing a Hema hn7 Navigator...For our caravan travels and would like to know if any one can give us some information on it ...Greatly Appreciated...

Addy · Addy

Hi, We could do with some advice We're buying a 4x4 motorhome and the vehicle comes with a 140 litre compressor fridge but there is an option for a 120L 3 way fridge. If we have solar panels (3 x 100 Watts) do we need a 3 way fridge (keeping in mind that we will be following the sun). We do want to camp wild a...

Pet-els · Pet-els

Just heard on the radio [WA] that there is to be a trial of new, larger road trains [60m] carrying Iron Ore into Port Headland. these are 6.5m longer than any at the moment they will be restricted to 95kph. It is a three month trail, but at the cost of these you can bet it will be permanent.Where normal trail...

Umpie1 · Umpie1

We are heading to Ipswich to do Grandparent duties for the next 3 weeks and are looking for a good caravan service place in the Ipswich area. We are looking at getting the van wheels serviced as well as the electric brakes. If anyone can give a good recommendation it would be appreciated. Thanks Geoff

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Now we have Toyota Australia doing a recall of 171,000 vehicle covering almost its entire range (other than the L/Cruisers) for faulty air bags that may not work in an accident after 5 people died in the USA when the air bags should have deployed. What the hell is going on with new vehicles. Are they now...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Yesterday we had hot gale force from the west; whipping up huge dust storms that we could not go out doors as the dust just cut the eyes. Dust all through every thing, the lake had white caps every where, a shocker. Today, ice cold southerly . JC.

dishlicker · dishlicker

Just a heads up if you forgot but the camping caravan leasure feast is on this weekend at the sandown racecourse in melbourne google exibitors quiet a large turn out cheers

pipes · pipes

G'day. About 40 years ago, when I was a mere 32, I was driving extended tours out of Melbourne. We took tourists, virtually, all over this vast country. One little town, named Terowie, (SA) I found fascinating, mainly because this was where the American General, McArthur stood on the rail platform, a...

chopit · chopit

We saw this 'van at the Moree Showgrounds a few days ago. I'm guessing he had issues with the manufacturer.

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

Hello I am a relatively new member and was invited down to the Seabird Members gathering, unfortunately my Darling is not up to traveling at the moment. Having said that I would be interested in any comments from members that did attend.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Shut the front gate! Would you believe that it's exactly 12 months today 6/10 that I became a full time Grey Nomad ? TRUE. This day 12 months ago I left Wonthaggi, south west Gippsland VIC for the life dreams are made of. I have met many great people from this great forum and others not from this great for...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Just spent afternoon tea with Rod and Sue, who are currently house sitting at Clarence Point, not far from Beaconsfield (Tasmania). Lovely to meet you both, thanks for sharing, looking forward to bumping into you again somewhere on this beautiful island.

kazza58 · kazza58

I have Got the Travelling Bug working and the Sleeping Bug has... Gone Missing... We would love to hear from you lovely Caravan /Motorhome People where The Best... Free Camping.... Places to Stay while Traveling from... Adelaide through to Perth are. Once in Perth we will be staying in Caravan pa...

dzcook · dzcook

long weekend you contacted me re brakes on my van just wondering if the ford has the brake wiring already installed so you just need to connect the controller ( and of course have the ford tail light trailer assembly ) to it or did they have to run all new connections to it in your vehicle ?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	C1,2&3 on the road again (Preview) Yes folks that's right we are on the road again. Just spent our second day here at Jugiong Showgrounds tried a spot of fishing and caught a heap of carp Moving on tomorrow to temora to have a look at the war planes then onto Griffith for a few days and eventually to Broken Hill. So where ever you are stay safe...	copper1	2	744	08:14 AM Oct 10, 2015 by Glenelg
	ANOTHER TRUCK FIRE ON THE BRAND HWY IN W.A. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-09/semi-trailer-fire-on-brand-highway-near-eneabba/6841950?section=wa\	kiwijims	3	621	10:40 PM Oct 9, 2015 by sufil
	Van roll over - Mt Colah (Preview) This is a video from a coach driver taking people to Randwick on the M1. Take time and drive safe. As they say better to be late than be dead on time.	D and D	2	1095	10:09 PM Oct 9, 2015 by circlek
	Leaving tomorrow for Healesville via Glenrowan (Preview) Taking our new van for it's first trip for about 5 days. Have had caravans for years but have decided to move from the one that takes the grandies to one for us. Have moved all stuff from the old van and packed all clothes and have empty cupboards, may fill them when we travel for longer periods. Have bee...	Felicia	0	588	07:08 PM Oct 9, 2015 by Felicia
	Showers and storage (Preview) We're buying a compact 4x4 mobile home and would like to have a bit more storage space. The vehicle comes with a bathroom, seperate shower. We were considering turning the shower into storage space (we'll have an outdoor shower and aren't averse to a wash down when wild camping). Would love to have t...	Addy	10	1173	05:23 PM Oct 9, 2015 by Addy
	Insurance and then some? (Preview) Hi all, Firstly I did a Search on the subject of insurance for vans. We will be collecting our first ever new Jayco pop top at years end. I have a number of questions to ask. We have all our policies with NRMA = discounts. No claims ever. In the past we have had full 12 month cover on the boat, then went to la...	Hey Jim	10	1535	04:54 PM Oct 9, 2015 by ken thomas
	Information needed on the... HEMA HN7 NAVIGATOR (Preview) Hello Every one...We are looking at purchasing a Hema hn7 Navigator...For our caravan travels and would like to know if any one can give us some information on it ...Greatly Appreciated...	kazza58	3	837	03:05 PM Oct 9, 2015 by Explorer
	Need help with fridges (Preview) Hi, We could do with some advice We're buying a 4x4 motorhome and the vehicle comes with a 140 litre compressor fridge but there is an option for a 120L 3 way fridge. If we have solar panels (3 x 100 Watts) do we need a 3 way fridge (keeping in mind that we will be following the sun). We do want to camp wild a...	Addy	3	685	11:36 AM Oct 9, 2015 by Addy
	Road trains 60m long. (Preview) Just heard on the radio [WA] that there is to be a trial of new, larger road trains [60m] carrying Iron Ore into Port Headland. these are 6.5m longer than any at the moment they will be restricted to 95kph. It is a three month trail, but at the cost of these you can bet it will be permanent.Where normal trail...	Pet-els	15	1459	07:46 AM Oct 9, 2015 by dishlicker
	Ipswich Caravan Service (Preview) We are heading to Ipswich to do Grandparent duties for the next 3 weeks and are looking for a good caravan service place in the Ipswich area. We are looking at getting the van wheels serviced as well as the electric brakes. If anyone can give a good recommendation it would be appreciated. Thanks Geoff	Umpie1	3	1025	06:24 AM Oct 9, 2015 by Umpie1
	Vehicle Recalls (Preview) Now we have Toyota Australia doing a recall of 171,000 vehicle covering almost its entire range (other than the L/Cruisers) for faulty air bags that may not work in an accident after 5 people died in the USA when the air bags should have deployed. What the hell is going on with new vehicles. Are they now...	Bruce and Bev	9	994	11:42 PM Oct 8, 2015 by The Doo crew
	CRAZEY WEATHER; (Preview) Yesterday we had hot gale force from the west; whipping up huge dust storms that we could not go out doors as the dust just cut the eyes. Dust all through every thing, the lake had white caps every where, a shocker. Today, ice cold southerly . JC.	justcruisin01	6	1015	06:38 PM Oct 8, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	heads up (Preview) Just a heads up if you forgot but the camping caravan leasure feast is on this weekend at the sandown racecourse in melbourne google exibitors quiet a large turn out cheers	dishlicker	2	797	05:53 PM Oct 8, 2015 by dishlicker
	An amazing place in history. (Preview) G'day. About 40 years ago, when I was a mere 32, I was driving extended tours out of Melbourne. We took tourists, virtually, all over this vast country. One little town, named Terowie, (SA) I found fascinating, mainly because this was where the American General, McArthur stood on the rail platform, a...	pipes	3	1068	05:08 PM Oct 8, 2015 by pipes
	A very unhappy customer. (Preview) We saw this 'van at the Moree Showgrounds a few days ago. I'm guessing he had issues with the manufacturer.	chopit	17	3864	03:47 PM Oct 8, 2015 by Delta18
	Seabird (Preview) Hello I am a relatively new member and was invited down to the Seabird Members gathering, unfortunately my Darling is not up to traveling at the moment. Having said that I would be interested in any comments from members that did attend.	Young Simmo	5	1377	11:04 AM Oct 8, 2015 by banjo
	MANY MOONSe (Preview) Shut the front gate! Would you believe that it's exactly 12 months today 6/10 that I became a full time Grey Nomad ? TRUE. This day 12 months ago I left Wonthaggi, south west Gippsland VIC for the life dreams are made of. I have met many great people from this great forum and others not from this great for...	Dougwe	10	1315	09:28 PM Oct 7, 2015 by Gaz n Shell
	Afternoon tea with Gollymolly (Preview) Just spent afternoon tea with Rod and Sue, who are currently house sitting at Clarence Point, not far from Beaconsfield (Tasmania). Lovely to meet you both, thanks for sharing, looking forward to bumping into you again somewhere on this beautiful island.	Dunmowin	5	827	09:14 PM Oct 7, 2015 by Dunmowin
	good Free Camping Spots From Adelaide To Perth (Preview) I have Got the Travelling Bug working and the Sleeping Bug has... Gone Missing... We would love to hear from you lovely Caravan /Motorhome People where The Best... Free Camping.... Places to Stay while Traveling from... Adelaide through to Perth are. Once in Perth we will be staying in Caravan pa...	kazza58	6	5394	08:54 PM Oct 7, 2015 by JeffRae
	brakes (Preview) long weekend you contacted me re brakes on my van just wondering if the ford has the brake wiring already installed so you just need to connect the controller ( and of course have the ford tail light trailer assembly ) to it or did they have to run all new connections to it in your vehicle ?	dzcook	3	2089	08:49 PM Oct 7, 2015 by Radar
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