The Grey Nomads - General

beehive · beehive

Hi to everyone, Can anyone tell me if we have a Bailey caravan owners club here in Australia,thanks and kindest regards.

Spydermann · Spydermann

FYI. Just go a catalogue from BCF. $10.00 OFF Regular Price on Hema Maps Camps Australia Wide 8

Conquester · Conquester

Cindy just did a terrific interview with Tim Webster on Radio 2UE in Sydney talking about the grey nomad lifestyle. I'll try to get a copy and post it or perhaps Cindy will post it herself.

gandk · gandk

Hi All (again) Need help. Took our new (2nd hand 2011 Goldstream RV pop top off roader) away for first time last week and our fellow travellers followed us to our destination. He commented that that the van was rolling a bit from side to side. Not swerving from side to side but where the top is moving from s...

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

The archillies is all good, two grand children borne, the stitches are out of my hand and the surgeon says I can travel in two weeks. So Lorraine and I have booked a flight to Melb. on 20th July to pick our van up out of storage. Our friends looking after the van say it's dam cold there at the moment, hence I p...

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

I know some of you have installed these heaters. How do you rate them. They have told me the heater does not need any servicing, is that what you users have found, or does the furnace need de-sooting once a year. Thanks.

brickies · brickies

copper1 · copper1

Just a Quick update on our travels, we have finally made Bowen today with a few hiccups being health issues turns out I ended up with a chest infection, as diagnosed by a Dr in Mackay. Anyway still having real trouble breathing, long story short, antibiotics which has assisted, but by no means cure...

Olley46 · Olley46

We put a deposit on a caravan park at Evans Head,decided to cancel gave more than 24hours notice they wouldn't give our deposit back hung onto $100.00, gave us the option of using it up to twelve months, is this legal to not refund your deposit,not a happy camper won't be back that way so can't use it, if...

JayDee · JayDee

We visited the Bestbrook Mountain Resort North of Warwick and were very impressed with the set up. Host Ray & Elise made us feel at home. I do not think that this site is in the Camp books etc etc, but it has a lot to offer.just google http://www.bestbrook.com.au and there you will find an array of a...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

im in Katherine for a few months without my van so not camping and missing the comaraderie of the camping experience. Would love to catch up for a coffee with some Gray Nomads and share your journey. There are hundreds of vans passing through here each week just not sure who of you are on the site. Dr...

cruiser1980 · cruiser1980

Hi all, I am looking for some advice on wireless reversing cameras, I want to fit a camera to the rear of my caravan. I need a simple system with monitor plugs in to cigarette lighter socket, & camera connected to the reverse light of van. Any information or recommendations from reversing camera us...

milo · milo

Hi guys, haven't been around much latley, had so much going on, but thats another story.. any way still keeping an eye on a campervan, but a lot I have looked at on line latley have the bed at the front and the cupboards etc at the back by the rear opening door. think I'd still prefer the bed at the back, t...

bluemoon2 · bluemoon2

CharlieChops · CharlieChops

We are heading to Alice, and have two dogs and need them to board as they are not allowed in National Parks. Does anyone have ideas for us? We will be in Mt Isa around Sunday Monday If you know anywhere please let us know.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We are getting more and more complaints from fellow travellers at the cost of Trouist Parks across the country. Many have members discounts, with a annual fee to join. (correct me if I'm wrong). If their is now so many Baby boomers hitting the road in greater numbers. I beleave Highest number...

assasin · assasin

I have just read a post on grey water. There are two ways of looking at this. 1 We were advised to save water in our homes by diverting grey water to our gardens a few years ago . This seemed a good idea as we would save water and water our gardens at the same time. This water would only have dirt from our clothes...

iana · iana

Hardly a week goes by on this forum where someone makes a remark about caravan stability, balance or hitch weight problems. Probably 12 months ago when we sold the camper van, I (we) decided to go straight for the 5 wheeler. One of the problems with 5 wheelers apart from lack of storage, is the height of t...

daffyfrancis · daffyfrancis

Our insurances are all coming up for renewal ( 4wd,car, campervan,yacht, House & contents) & decided to get a quote from a high profile insurance co. that is advertising on TV offering You & I a good price. The price quoted was indeed attractive but as we still have 3 weeks before renewa...

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are coming from SA up through to Stanthorpe to Sunshine Coast but want to sTay about a week in the scenic rim area. Don't know the area at all how is it towing a van here , we thought me may stay in two different areas and then do day trips out any suggestions of how best to do this .

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Bailey caravan owners (Preview) Hi to everyone, Can anyone tell me if we have a Bailey caravan owners club here in Australia,thanks and kindest regards.	beehive	2	1281	01:14 PM Jun 29, 2015 by Fiona_J
	Camps8 (Preview) FYI. Just go a catalogue from BCF. $10.00 OFF Regular Price on Hema Maps Camps Australia Wide 8	Spydermann	11	1103	11:18 AM Jun 29, 2015 by JayDee
	Interview with Cindy (Preview) Cindy just did a terrific interview with Tim Webster on Radio 2UE in Sydney talking about the grey nomad lifestyle. I'll try to get a copy and post it or perhaps Cindy will post it herself.	Conquester	6	1129	10:16 AM Jun 29, 2015 by Happywanderer
	VAN ROLLING, NOT SWAYING?? HELP NEEDED (Preview) Hi All (again) Need help. Took our new (2nd hand 2011 Goldstream RV pop top off roader) away for first time last week and our fellow travellers followed us to our destination. He commented that that the van was rolling a bit from side to side. Not swerving from side to side but where the top is moving from s...	gandk	7	1077	07:42 PM Jun 28, 2015 by Chris61
	The Kiwi's are back. (Preview) The archillies is all good, two grand children borne, the stitches are out of my hand and the surgeon says I can travel in two weeks. So Lorraine and I have booked a flight to Melb. on 20th July to pick our van up out of storage. Our friends looking after the van say it's dam cold there at the moment, hence I p...	Kiwi-as	19	1437	07:41 PM Jun 28, 2015 by Kiwi-as
	Planar Diesel Heaters. (Preview) I know some of you have installed these heaters. How do you rate them. They have told me the heater does not need any servicing, is that what you users have found, or does the furnace need de-sooting once a year. Thanks.	Kiwi-as	3	1037	07:31 PM Jun 28, 2015 by mr glassies
	Is this the start (Preview)	brickies	22	1387	06:56 PM Jun 28, 2015 by brickies
	C1,2&3 Slowly making way North (Preview) Just a Quick update on our travels, we have finally made Bowen today with a few hiccups being health issues turns out I ended up with a chest infection, as diagnosed by a Dr in Mackay. Anyway still having real trouble breathing, long story short, antibiotics which has assisted, but by no means cure...	copper1	4	847	05:51 PM Jun 28, 2015 by jules47
	What's your thought (Preview) We put a deposit on a caravan park at Evans Head,decided to cancel gave more than 24hours notice they wouldn't give our deposit back hung onto $100.00, gave us the option of using it up to twelve months, is this legal to not refund your deposit,not a happy camper won't be back that way so can't use it, if...	Olley46	7	1101	05:36 PM Jun 28, 2015 by JayDee
	BESTBROOK near Warwick Q. real outback experience (Preview) We visited the Bestbrook Mountain Resort North of Warwick and were very impressed with the set up. Host Ray & Elise made us feel at home. I do not think that this site is in the Camp books etc etc, but it has a lot to offer.just google http://www.bestbrook.com.au and there you will find an array of a...	JayDee	0	650	05:14 PM Jun 28, 2015 by JayDee
	Anyone around Katherine?? (Preview) im in Katherine for a few months without my van so not camping and missing the comaraderie of the camping experience. Would love to catch up for a coffee with some Gray Nomads and share your journey. There are hundreds of vans passing through here each week just not sure who of you are on the site. Dr...	Evie n Rhys	6	1186	11:03 AM Jun 28, 2015 by Evie n Rhys
	Reversing camera system (Preview) Hi all, I am looking for some advice on wireless reversing cameras, I want to fit a camera to the rear of my caravan. I need a simple system with monitor plugs in to cigarette lighter socket, & camera connected to the reverse light of van. Any information or recommendations from reversing camera us...	cruiser1980	7	981	12:09 AM Jun 28, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Beds at the back or at front in a campervan?? (Preview) Hi guys, haven't been around much latley, had so much going on, but thats another story.. any way still keeping an eye on a campervan, but a lot I have looked at on line latley have the bed at the front and the cupboards etc at the back by the rear opening door. think I'd still prefer the bed at the back, t...	milo	5	863	11:35 PM Jun 27, 2015 by milo
	getting some exercise the easy way !! (Preview)	bluemoon2	2	691	07:16 PM Jun 27, 2015 by Felicia
	seniors dog kennels on way to Alice (Preview) We are heading to Alice, and have two dogs and need them to board as they are not allowed in National Parks. Does anyone have ideas for us? We will be in Mt Isa around Sunday Monday If you know anywhere please let us know.	CharlieChops	3	594	06:33 PM Jun 27, 2015 by CharlieChops
	CARAVAN PARKS = CAN WE GET A BETTER DEAL (Preview) Hi all, We are getting more and more complaints from fellow travellers at the cost of Trouist Parks across the country. Many have members discounts, with a annual fee to join. (correct me if I'm wrong). If their is now so many Baby boomers hitting the road in greater numbers. I beleave Highest number...	Hey Jim	22	1653	05:06 PM Jun 27, 2015 by brickies
	grey water (Preview) I have just read a post on grey water. There are two ways of looking at this. 1 We were advised to save water in our homes by diverting grey water to our gardens a few years ago . This seemed a good idea as we would save water and water our gardens at the same time. This water would only have dirt from our clothes...	assasin	15	1482	04:31 PM Jun 27, 2015 by Richo
	trying to get a Fifth-Wheeler made. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hardly a week goes by on this forum where someone makes a remark about caravan stability, balance or hitch weight problems. Probably 12 months ago when we sold the camper van, I (we) decided to go straight for the 5 wheeler. One of the problems with 5 wheelers apart from lack of storage, is the height of t...	iana	37	2668	09:13 AM Jun 27, 2015 by Chris61
	Insurance (Preview) Our insurances are all coming up for renewal ( 4wd,car, campervan,yacht, House & contents) & decided to get a quote from a high profile insurance co. that is advertising on TV offering You & I a good price. The price quoted was indeed attractive but as we still have 3 weeks before renewa...	daffyfrancis	22	2138	07:56 AM Jun 27, 2015 by JayDee
	Scenic rim area with caravan (Preview) we are coming from SA up through to Stanthorpe to Sunshine Coast but want to sTay about a week in the scenic rim area. Don't know the area at all how is it towing a van here , we thought me may stay in two different areas and then do day trips out any suggestions of how best to do this .	jbrinks	17	3119	07:44 AM Jun 27, 2015 by brickies
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