The Grey Nomads - General

YatteyattahDave · YatteyattahDave

Has anybody done the trip from Port Stephens to Armidale over Thunderbolts Way recently? We have a BT50 towing 19.6' Van I know it is sealed but how are the gradients for towing? Cheers YYD

Oma · Oma

https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/the-atherton-tablelands-surrounds/

mjt57 · mjt57

Reading one of my recently purchased caravan mags there's an article in it about newbies and buying their first van. That'd be us... Anyway, the author went through a heap of things to look for when buying a van. I've started to assemble a checklist of things (below). And I'd like to hear from you folks a...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/eleventh-wombat-killed-at-bundeela-campground/6809960?WT.ac=statenews_nsw

Dougwe · Dougwe

Spring has sprung! Yep, and with it so did September. First let's go back a few weeks. Now the first day of Spring in down town Townsville bought a little rain first thing in the morning, the first rains for some time but rain none the less. I started September with some business. I updated my mobile...

kandagal · kandagal

Hi fellow GNs. Got back today. Need some advice. As I have some medical problems to sort out we would like to hang around the Sunshine Coast area for a couple of weeks. Anyone got any ideas. Last year we were able to stay at Dickabram Bridge but I think that is not suitable any more. Cheers Alice

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all this may be one for the webmaster. I have just read the story about the vic couple that lost ALL in the sink hole drama. Just a thought but can we open a donation line maybe a bank account so that assistance can be given in the short time as the insurance may take some time anyway just an idea cheers.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/footy-fuel-stop-eagles-supporters-boost-nullarbor-traffic/6816802?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Would have to be the best we have seen in any state, right from the NT border across the top , even down through Newman & Meeka & across to Geralton, had it pretty well all the way. JC.

kiwijims · kiwijims

This APP may have been talked about before on this Forum, but just in case anyone missed it, here is where you can down load it.............. http://www.emergencyaus.info/#/map I think it could be very handy for anyone who wants to keep up with any situation that may effect ones safety. K.J. -- Ed...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

This is a great little CP half way between Norseman and Esperance. Flat metalled sites with power, water and sullage. Run by the small community with a caretaker called Craig who lives on site. He keeps the showers and toilets spotlessly clean and is very, very friendly and relaxed. He is only in his 3...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Yep; Greens Lake, campers had their swags stolen in daylight hours. JC.

Percnellie · Percnellie

Three months ago,we purchased a Jayco Freedom 17ft6" pop top,to tow behind our 2009 Subaru Forester.Van,with a tare of 950 was recommended as suitable!Husband has since had a heart attack & is " second guessing" the decision we made!! Any info of similar van/ vehicle experie...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/broome-beach-closed-after-three-metre-croc-sighted/6810866

tezza n tomoko · tezza n tomoko

What do you think about this this happened at gunning not long ago. We pulled in around 2.30-3pm and there was and area in between these vans that was roped off. I went over and said "hi im just wondering why this area is roped off cold you please give us a little room. To my amazement the man said hey b...

Jamjar · Jamjar

Greetings, I've have a gas/electric, small fridge in the poptop. It works on electricity, but I've not tried it on gas, yet. I'm hoping to start staying at some free sites and I'm wondering how much gas the fridge will use? Also, do you leave the gas on while driving? At present I have a small car fridge...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Thinking of staying at May's Bend camping area on the Darling. Is it safe & access OK? We don't worry about a bit of unmade road. LOL. Heard that there have been a few indigenous problems in the Bourke area. It seems as though it's quite popular though. Wanting to hear first hand opinions from tho...

ZedJay · ZedJay

Hello fellow travellers My beloved Hiace pop top , that I inherited from my father, has been broken into and trashed. He always kept it so beautifully. It is so sad. Was due to go to Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival at the end of the month. There is a long PVC canister on the front of the camper for fishing p...

sirbasil · sirbasil

Has Anyone had any experiences good or bad of a Diesel/LPG dual flue motor? Is there running and maintenance savings to be had?

MGB · MGB

Hi we are new to the caravan world and have a question on our vehicle. We have a 2011 Jeep Cherokee limited CRD 2.8 turbo diesel auto .Has anyone had experience towing a van with this vehicle ? The van we are currently looking at is a single axle 14.5 foot and 1500kgs. There seems to be conflicting info on th...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thunderbolts Way (Preview) Has anybody done the trip from Port Stephens to Armidale over Thunderbolts Way recently? We have a BT50 towing 19.6' Van I know it is sealed but how are the gradients for towing? Cheers YYD	YatteyattahDave	12	1946	01:54 PM Oct 1, 2015 by YatteyattahDave
	The Atherton Tablelands & surounds. (Preview) https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/the-atherton-tablelands-surrounds/	Oma	9	1240	01:21 PM Oct 1, 2015 by mjt57
	Caravan Purchase Checklist (Preview) Reading one of my recently purchased caravan mags there's an article in it about newbies and buying their first van. That'd be us... Anyway, the author went through a heap of things to look for when buying a van. I've started to assemble a checklist of things (below). And I'd like to hear from you folks a...	mjt57	7	2116	01:20 PM Oct 1, 2015 by mjt57
	Another Wombat Killed at Kangaroo Valley NSW Camping Site.. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/eleventh-wombat-killed-at-bundeela-campground/6809960?WT.ac=statenews_nsw	Weevil	6	1028	07:02 AM Oct 1, 2015 by aussietraveller
	SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE (Preview) Spring has sprung! Yep, and with it so did September. First let's go back a few weeks. Now the first day of Spring in down town Townsville bought a little rain first thing in the morning, the first rains for some time but rain none the less. I started September with some business. I updated my mobile...	Dougwe	21	1200	04:22 AM Oct 1, 2015 by yeoeleven
	Bacck in Oz (Preview) Hi fellow GNs. Got back today. Need some advice. As I have some medical problems to sort out we would like to hang around the Sunshine Coast area for a couple of weeks. Anyone got any ideas. Last year we were able to stay at Dickabram Bridge but I think that is not suitable any more. Cheers Alice	kandagal	3	772	11:12 PM Sep 30, 2015 by jules47
	SUPPORT the aussie way (Preview) Hi all this may be one for the webmaster. I have just read the story about the vic couple that lost ALL in the sink hole drama. Just a thought but can we open a donation line maybe a bank account so that assistance can be given in the short time as the insurance may take some time anyway just an idea cheers.	dishlicker	7	1652	09:59 PM Sep 30, 2015 by dishlicker
	Footy fuel stop: Eagles supporters boost Nullarbor traffic in 3,400km Melbourne AFL grand final roadtrip (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/footy-fuel-stop-eagles-supporters-boost-nullarbor-traffic/6816802?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday...	kiwijims	1	668	09:54 PM Sep 30, 2015 by dishlicker
	WA TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE> (Preview) Would have to be the best we have seen in any state, right from the NT border across the top , even down through Newman & Meeka & across to Geralton, had it pretty well all the way. JC.	justcruisin01	8	1491	05:43 PM Sep 30, 2015 by Fuzzball
	An APP that covers every Emergency in Australia (Preview) This APP may have been talked about before on this Forum, but just in case anyone missed it, here is where you can down load it.............. http://www.emergencyaus.info/#/map I think it could be very handy for anyone who wants to keep up with any situation that may effect ones safety. K.J. -- Ed...	kiwijims	4	1224	09:04 AM Sep 30, 2015 by kiwijims
	Salmon Gums Caravan Park, Norseman/Esperance, WA (Preview) This is a great little CP half way between Norseman and Esperance. Flat metalled sites with power, water and sullage. Run by the small community with a caretaker called Craig who lives on site. He keeps the showers and toilets spotlessly clean and is very, very friendly and relaxed. He is only in his 3...	Bruce and Bev	11	1094	08:02 PM Sep 29, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	THIEVES STRIKE AT> (Preview) Yep; Greens Lake, campers had their swags stolen in daylight hours. JC.	justcruisin01	16	1763	05:29 PM Sep 29, 2015 by Dougwe
	towing van with Subaru (Preview) Three months ago,we purchased a Jayco Freedom 17ft6" pop top,to tow behind our 2009 Subaru Forester.Van,with a tare of 950 was recommended as suitable!Husband has since had a heart attack & is " second guessing" the decision we made!! Any info of similar van/ vehicle experie...	Percnellie	7	1785	02:39 PM Sep 29, 2015 by Cowboy7307
	Broome Beach Closed Due To Large Croc In Vicinity.. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/broome-beach-closed-after-three-metre-croc-sighted/6810866	Weevil	4	799	01:14 PM Sep 29, 2015 by JayDee
	Reserving free camp sites (Preview) What do you think about this this happened at gunning not long ago. We pulled in around 2.30-3pm and there was and area in between these vans that was roped off. I went over and said "hi im just wondering why this area is roped off cold you please give us a little room. To my amazement the man said hey b...	tezza n tomoko	18	1577	10:51 AM Sep 29, 2015 by Baz421
	Gas fridge and lifters (Preview) Greetings, I've have a gas/electric, small fridge in the poptop. It works on electricity, but I've not tried it on gas, yet. I'm hoping to start staying at some free sites and I'm wondering how much gas the fridge will use? Also, do you leave the gas on while driving? At present I have a small car fridge...	Jamjar	4	856	10:11 PM Sep 28, 2015 by Jamjar
	May's Bend free camp North of Bourke (Preview) Thinking of staying at May's Bend camping area on the Darling. Is it safe & access OK? We don't worry about a bit of unmade road. LOL. Heard that there have been a few indigenous problems in the Bourke area. It seems as though it's quite popular though. Wanting to hear first hand opinions from tho...	Desert Dweller	3	1395	09:03 PM Sep 28, 2015 by Chippy
	Rod and tent pole canister broken ... how to fix please (Preview) Hello fellow travellers My beloved Hiace pop top , that I inherited from my father, has been broken into and trashed. He always kept it so beautifully. It is so sad. Was due to go to Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival at the end of the month. There is a long PVC canister on the front of the camper for fishing p...	ZedJay	3	702	08:55 PM Sep 28, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Diesel/LPG as dual fuel: (Preview) Has Anyone had any experiences good or bad of a Diesel/LPG dual flue motor? Is there running and maintenance savings to be had?	sirbasil	11	1064	08:34 PM Sep 28, 2015 by Roadstogo
	Vehicle question (Preview) Hi we are new to the caravan world and have a question on our vehicle. We have a 2011 Jeep Cherokee limited CRD 2.8 turbo diesel auto .Has anyone had experience towing a van with this vehicle ? The van we are currently looking at is a single axle 14.5 foot and 1500kgs. There seems to be conflicting info on th...	MGB	4	954	07:28 PM Sep 28, 2015 by MGB
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