The Grey Nomads - General

Kev and Kim · Kev and Kim

Gday all. We are new members and also new to caravanning. Kim and I are taking a "gap" year to go exploring after my recent redundancy. We are currently at Hervey bay and will be heading for Alice. As the Donohue highway would save us a lot of k's and time can anyone please give us some informati...

madcart · madcart

Hi We are currently at a Free Park the has a clear sign on the gate that no dogs are allowed. But that does not stop some people from bringing their dogs in. There is cattle on this property with quite a few of the cows in calf, so I understand why the owners do not want dogs. So people with dogs please do not ent...

spida · spida

There is NO tap water available now. Council locked the taps yesterday as one of them saw someone spending half an hour filling their tanks a few days ago. The water is trucked in so a shame someone was arrogant enough to 'over use' it. Glenden is only 25 km, has town water tap at the big orange bucket rest...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

http://candm.com.au/the-4-tips-truckies-wish-vanners-knew/

JackieP · JackieP

we arrived in Daly Waters, NT this morning after hearing quite a few recommendations from others on the road. What a fantastic place. It is so popular the vans are packed in tight with the people running it saying they will have to start a second storey if any more turn up. Was a bit apprehensive about how...

Grey fox · Grey fox

Portable grey water tanks not permitted must be contained in the vehicle. some have been asked to move on.

Santa · Santa

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/holden-proves-more-offensive-than-adultery-20150629-gi0h11.html-- Edited by Santa on Monday 29th of June 2015 05:...

Kev and Kim · Kev and Kim

Gday all. We are new members and also new to caravanning. Kim and I are taking a "gap" year to go exploring after my recent redundancy. We are currently at Hervey bay and will be heading for Alice. As the Donohue highway would save us a lot of k's and time can anyone please give us some informati...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-02/grey-nomad-migration/6584682?section=wa

patrolst · patrolst

Could any one advise of a caravan/repair company in the Cairns (Qld) area that would do pre purchase inspections on caravans.

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Recently purchased 2 wheel clamps for our van, see below, good organisation to deal with, and delivery within a week. Buying 2 or more clamps you may be able to negotiate a shipping cost discount. Our caravan is fully covered by Insurance, but if stolen and not recovered I would need to add $XXK+ to buy...

kiwijims · kiwijims

It was reported on the radio in Perth this morning that there was a build up of slow moving traffic on the Great Northern Highway, At first it was thought there had been an Accident, but on further investigation by the Radio Station, it was found that the bank-up was caused by a great number of Grey Nomads...

gandk · gandk

Hi All Wanting to know how to view past personal messages and also how do you send personal messages? Where do I read about all the techniques for using the site. I know I should know this already. Also when you guys post a reply with the quote from someone else how do you do that? Kim

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

hello vanners ,Just come back from a trip away ,and some of the cabinet doors are hard to open without force.,I have tried altering the tab on the cabinet frame to no avail ,is there an new style of lock out there to replace these ones or do I keep going with originals ,If you have had this prob ,what did you...

Gundog · Gundog

I'm looking to replace the current TV in the van with a 12 volt one. Been looking around its almost impossible to find a 12v TV by one of the big name brands, most are fairly obscure names. Any suggestions or name to avoid, what's my needs min 24" LED no DVD wanted or required, had a read up on one with t...

Nomes · Nomes

Greetings, I'm not a vehicle jumper, it takes me quite some time to settle into a new vehicle before I am not over thinking everything before it happens. I have my Isuzu and I bought a 2011 Avan Mk II 11'6 Pop Top Expandavan for $22k including everything in it, all I need to take is my bedding and food. Lu...

leestevo · leestevo

Its cold, windy, cloudy and miserable at Victor Harbor, South Australia on the 1st July 2015. The photo below was taken at nearby Kings Beach. The island is West Island Conservation park. Here we are whale watching for the Southern Right whale. No whales yet. -- Edited by leestevo on Wednesday 1st...

Colleen4884 · Colleen4884

A solo traveller needing advice..

copper1 · copper1

Well folks spent a great day here in Townsville, and even a better day being chauffeured around by Dougwe's Townsville Tours Yes the man himself Dougwe came out in his air conditioned Collie and took us all, yes, that included C3 on a great tour of Townsville. There was a climb to the castle and even a tr...

brickies · brickies

Will Greece put us into another GFC , And leave us with less fund to travel ? Hope Not

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	Conditions on the Donohue highway (Preview) Gday all. We are new members and also new to caravanning. Kim and I are taking a "gap" year to go exploring after my recent redundancy. We are currently at Hervey bay and will be heading for Alice. As the Donohue highway would save us a lot of k's and time can anyone please give us some informati...	Kev and Kim	9	3137	10:11 PM Jul 3, 2015 by slats17
	NO DOGS mean NO DOGS (Preview) Hi We are currently at a Free Park the has a clear sign on the gate that no dogs are allowed. But that does not stop some people from bringing their dogs in. There is cattle on this property with quite a few of the cows in calf, so I understand why the owners do not want dogs. So people with dogs please do not ent...	madcart	19	2048	07:50 PM Jul 3, 2015 by iana
	Lake Elphinstone (Preview) There is NO tap water available now. Council locked the taps yesterday as one of them saw someone spending half an hour filling their tanks a few days ago. The water is trucked in so a shame someone was arrogant enough to 'over use' it. Glenden is only 25 km, has town water tap at the big orange bucket rest...	spida	7	1059	03:09 PM Jul 3, 2015 by jules47
	Advice from a truckie (Preview) http://candm.com.au/the-4-tips-truckies-wish-vanners-knew/	NeilandRaine	16	2732	12:04 PM Jul 3, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Daly Waters N.T..... (Preview) we arrived in Daly Waters, NT this morning after hearing quite a few recommendations from others on the road. What a fantastic place. It is so popular the vans are packed in tight with the people running it saying they will have to start a second storey if any more turn up. Was a bit apprehensive about how...	JackieP	2	679	09:51 AM Jul 3, 2015 by TommyG
	Cooktown free camp (Preview) Portable grey water tanks not permitted must be contained in the vehicle. some have been asked to move on.	Grey fox	8	1652	10:40 PM Jul 2, 2015 by Bevandy2
	What a mob of whingers! (Preview) http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/holden-proves-more-offensive-than-adultery-20150629-gi0h11.html-- Edited by Santa on Monday 29th of June 2015 05:...	Santa	18	3664	10:39 PM Jul 2, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	How difficult is the Donohue highway. (Preview) Gday all. We are new members and also new to caravanning. Kim and I are taking a "gap" year to go exploring after my recent redundancy. We are currently at Hervey bay and will be heading for Alice. As the Donohue highway would save us a lot of k's and time can anyone please give us some informati...	Kev and Kim	1	863	08:05 PM Jul 2, 2015 by wendyv
	Pilbara campsites fill as annual grey nomad migration ramps up across the north (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-02/grey-nomad-migration/6584682?section=wa	kiwijims	4	975	06:43 PM Jul 2, 2015 by kiwijims
	Pre purchase Caravan Inspections. (Preview) Could any one advise of a caravan/repair company in the Cairns (Qld) area that would do pre purchase inspections on caravans.	patrolst	3	1147	04:24 PM Jul 2, 2015 by patrolst
	Van Security, In the Front Yard, Rest area, or in the Bush (Preview) Recently purchased 2 wheel clamps for our van, see below, good organisation to deal with, and delivery within a week. Buying 2 or more clamps you may be able to negotiate a shipping cost discount. Our caravan is fully covered by Insurance, but if stolen and not recovered I would need to add $XXK+ to buy...	PeterInSa	3	1118	07:26 AM Jul 2, 2015 by Dav4Cris
	Grey Nomads Heading North (Preview) It was reported on the radio in Perth this morning that there was a build up of slow moving traffic on the Great Northern Highway, At first it was thought there had been an Accident, but on further investigation by the Radio Station, it was found that the bank-up was caused by a great number of Grey Nomads...	kiwijims	13	1805	03:51 AM Jul 2, 2015 by kiwijims
	HOW TO VIEW PAST "PERSONAL MESSAGES"???? (Preview) Hi All Wanting to know how to view past personal messages and also how do you send personal messages? Where do I read about all the techniques for using the site. I know I should know this already. Also when you guys post a reply with the quote from someone else how do you do that? Kim	gandk	7	864	11:22 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Hey Jim
	cabinet door locks (Preview) hello vanners ,Just come back from a trip away ,and some of the cabinet doors are hard to open without force.,I have tried altering the tab on the cabinet frame to no avail ,is there an new style of lock out there to replace these ones or do I keep going with originals ,If you have had this prob ,what did you...	cruisaderhilton	2	707	06:15 PM Jul 1, 2015 by dING
	12v TV's (Preview) I'm looking to replace the current TV in the van with a 12 volt one. Been looking around its almost impossible to find a 12v TV by one of the big name brands, most are fairly obscure names. Any suggestions or name to avoid, what's my needs min 24" LED no DVD wanted or required, had a read up on one with t...	Gundog	17	5894	05:45 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Hydeeeho
	Learning to Tow - I was wondering (Preview) Greetings, I'm not a vehicle jumper, it takes me quite some time to settle into a new vehicle before I am not over thinking everything before it happens. I have my Isuzu and I bought a 2011 Avan Mk II 11'6 Pop Top Expandavan for $22k including everything in it, all I need to take is my bedding and food. Lu...	Nomes	11	1631	03:48 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Nomes
	Cold & Cloudy, but so far no whales at Victor Harbor, SA (Preview) Its cold, windy, cloudy and miserable at Victor Harbor, South Australia on the 1st July 2015. The photo below was taken at nearby Kings Beach. The island is West Island Conservation park. Here we are whale watching for the Southern Right whale. No whales yet. -- Edited by leestevo on Wednesday 1st...	leestevo	1	647	02:04 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Netco
	Anyone travelled the Central Road (Permit required) Leonora Wa to Alice Springs Nt? Any tips or advice please!! (Preview) A solo traveller needing advice..	Colleen4884	24	1846	02:00 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Colleen4884
	DOUGWE'S TOWNSVILLE TOURS (Preview) Well folks spent a great day here in Townsville, and even a better day being chauffeured around by Dougwe's Townsville Tours Yes the man himself Dougwe came out in his air conditioned Collie and took us all, yes, that included C3 on a great tour of Townsville. There was a climb to the castle and even a tr...	copper1	7	831	01:41 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Dougwe
	Greece (Preview) Will Greece put us into another GFC , And leave us with less fund to travel ? Hope Not	brickies	21	1540	11:06 AM Jul 1, 2015 by clarence
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