The Grey Nomads - General

JayDee · JayDee

Finally got around to using correct tow ball weight scales to check my ball weight. It came up 170kg. Our van tare is 2180kg with atm of 2670kg. So is thing result in the ball park.?/ Is it good or bad??? Jay&Dee I have searched and found that should be approx 10% of ATM which equates to:- 267kg and our s...

RLLakeside · RLLakeside

In the old days I would leave the boat drive to the city up collins st then left into elizebeth st to victoria st and then into sydney rd which used to be the hume highway.but then sydney rd took me to the m31 freeway and off I went . My question is whats to stop me doing that now aaat that time of the morning Ray...

Millar family · Millar family

G'day, We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny, and last night all of the 12volt went out. We managed to get the power outlets working but we have no lights, heater, lav flush, etc. The 240 volt is working normall. All of the fuses are OK, even changed a couple to make sure. Does any one have any ideas, bearing in mind t...

blaze · blaze

I like to get there a bit early but where can I park up while I wait for boarding, caravan is 24 foot cheers blaze

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day All, We left Roma with all things in good working order and travelled down to Dirranbandi where we stayed the night now $25pn . Nice little park. From there we travelled to Lightning Ridge and stayed at the Lightning Ridge Tourist Park. The managers Brooke & Mark are very friendly. Brooke is...

JayDee · JayDee

In the market for new generator. We have being using a "el cheapo" gennie for 4 - 5 years and yes a couple of issues with same. Now there is a Caravan camping show on in Brisbane this week, so will check out the products. Honda EU 20i will be I am guessing around $1700 mark. Now I can buy 120 watt or...

JackieP · JackieP

We set off from Brisbane nearly 2 weeks ago and so far have made it to Rubyvale where we will stay for a few days with friends. Stopped over night in a few places ( Dawson River Rest Area & Virgin Rocks are probably my favourites up to now ) Have had some great nights sitting around camp fires talking t...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, We need to purchase a black box for our vast satellite. Can anyone recommend a brand. thanks. rocket n strop

Eager grey nomads · Eager grey nomads

Does anyone have recommendations or suggestions re. fold up bikes to fit in the back of the ute while towing a pop top?

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

G'day, Going on another prospecting recce' for month or so.. or year or so.....leaving in the morning with Julie and little Pepe Pooch...... If you see the following rig on the Highways, I'm on Channel 40...say Gidday........or please feel welcome to introduce yourself if we're roadside campi...

dogsnme · dogsnme

looking at buying a Saturn Omni 3000. Wondering if it's worth paying so much or are there cheaper ones that are pretty good. Decisions, decisions. Hope someone can help!

blaze · blaze

left perth at 12.30 pm on Friday and arrived in the barrossa valley on Wednesday morning at 6.30 am. Quite a bit of early morning and late nights. The only live animals were 1 small roo, couple of rabbits and a lonely owl. Quite a few dead ones on the WA end of the eyre h/way. The head wind in the day time was te...

RLLakeside · RLLakeside

I am always getting lost after leaving boat, I seem to get on the freeway to geelong and then having to go around melb the looong way Has to be a easier way?? HELP

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

Sue and I will be at the Brisbane RV Show on Monday, and we are looking at caravans, motorhomes and 5th wheelers. We want something that is built to a very high standard, is easy to tow, not too big but still comfortable inside for extended trips. Able to carry a reasonable load - one fellow on a previous t...

Allany · Allany

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/why-a-3500kg-tow-rating-may-not-really-be-a-3500kg-tow-rating/#.VXAadji1xms.facebook

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

We went yesterday , I hope they finish the construction soon , it was all over the place , dead ends a plenty , things tucked away , probably missed a lot , the directory map they gave you was hard to work out . Won't get me back until all the construction is finished.

Dougwe · Dougwe

......arrived in Townsville overnight. Yep my good friends and fellow forumite "Dazren" and his lovely wife Renata have blessed Townsville with there presents. I had arranged for the Mayor to roll out the red carpet and arranged the welcoming committee but the wind must have blown away...

liz795 · liz795

I did order a sticker awhile ago but haven't received it yet

Plodnalong · Plodnalong

Plodnalong spent almost 3 years on the road in Australia between April 2012 and Jan 2015, mostly with his Plodnalong Patrol and an old 15ft Chesney caravan. Some of you will have seen him round and about. He worked mainly picking fruit and on grain receival sites between Qld and Vic though he did have a g...

petengail · petengail

https://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/news/a/28318377/exclusive-campsites-for-the-rich-only/

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	Ball Weight (Preview) Finally got around to using correct tow ball weight scales to check my ball weight. It came up 170kg. Our van tare is 2180kg with atm of 2670kg. So is thing result in the ball park.?/ Is it good or bad??? Jay&Dee I have searched and found that should be approx 10% of ATM which equates to:- 267kg and our s...	JayDee	10	2153	03:45 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Fx2106
	melb to sydney (Preview) In the old days I would leave the boat drive to the city up collins st then left into elizebeth st to victoria st and then into sydney rd which used to be the hume highway.but then sydney rd took me to the m31 freeway and off I went . My question is whats to stop me doing that now aaat that time of the morning Ray...	RLLakeside	9	897	03:37 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Long Weekend
	12volt power. (Preview) G'day, We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny, and last night all of the 12volt went out. We managed to get the power outlets working but we have no lights, heater, lav flush, etc. The 240 volt is working normall. All of the fuses are OK, even changed a couple to make sure. Does any one have any ideas, bearing in mind t...	Millar family	13	1859	01:30 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Dougwe
	where to park while waiting to board the sprit in melbourne (Preview) I like to get there a bit early but where can I park up while I wait for boarding, caravan is 24 foot cheers blaze	blaze	12	1230	12:15 PM Jun 8, 2015 by blaze
	Once More The Journey Continues (Preview) G'Day All, We left Roma with all things in good working order and travelled down to Dirranbandi where we stayed the night now $25pn . Nice little park. From there we travelled to Lightning Ridge and stayed at the Lightning Ridge Tourist Park. The managers Brooke & Mark are very friendly. Brooke is...	Peterpan	3	693	08:04 AM Jun 8, 2015 by Peterpan
	Honda Gennie V other power supplies. (Preview) In the market for new generator. We have being using a "el cheapo" gennie for 4 - 5 years and yes a couple of issues with same. Now there is a Caravan camping show on in Brisbane this week, so will check out the products. Honda EU 20i will be I am guessing around $1700 mark. Now I can buy 120 watt or...	JayDee	13	1524	02:34 AM Jun 8, 2015 by The Phantom
	Lovin' the life (Preview) We set off from Brisbane nearly 2 weeks ago and so far have made it to Rubyvale where we will stay for a few days with friends. Stopped over night in a few places ( Dawson River Rest Area & Virgin Rocks are probably my favourites up to now ) Have had some great nights sitting around camp fires talking t...	JackieP	3	675	10:50 PM Jun 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	BLACK BOX FOR VAST SATELLITE (Preview) Hi Everyone, We need to purchase a black box for our vast satellite. Can anyone recommend a brand. thanks. rocket n strop	the rocket	5	998	10:07 PM Jun 7, 2015 by Baz421
	Fold up bikes? (Preview) Does anyone have recommendations or suggestions re. fold up bikes to fit in the back of the ute while towing a pop top?	Eager grey nomads	3	738	08:23 PM Jun 7, 2015 by Treecrest14
	Leaving for Laverton W.A. 7/6, from Bendigo... (Preview) G'day, Going on another prospecting recce' for month or so.. or year or so.....leaving in the morning with Julie and little Pepe Pooch...... If you see the following rig on the Highways, I'm on Channel 40...say Gidday........or please feel welcome to introduce yourself if we're roadside campi...	Goldfinger	6	833	04:48 PM Jun 7, 2015 by kiwijims
	Antennas (Preview) looking at buying a Saturn Omni 3000. Wondering if it's worth paying so much or are there cheaper ones that are pretty good. Decisions, decisions. Hope someone can help!	dogsnme	7	1115	03:10 PM Jun 7, 2015 by dogsnme
	epic drive (Preview) left perth at 12.30 pm on Friday and arrived in the barrossa valley on Wednesday morning at 6.30 am. Quite a bit of early morning and late nights. The only live animals were 1 small roo, couple of rabbits and a lonely owl. Quite a few dead ones on the WA end of the eyre h/way. The head wind in the day time was te...	blaze	5	945	12:12 PM Jun 7, 2015 by blaze
	getting to hume highway from port phillip bay after getting off boat (Preview) I am always getting lost after leaving boat, I seem to get on the freeway to geelong and then having to go around melb the looong way Has to be a easier way?? HELP	RLLakeside	15	4454	10:47 AM Jun 7, 2015 by Chris61
	Going to the Brisbane RV Show on Monday - what should we be looking at? (Preview) Sue and I will be at the Brisbane RV Show on Monday, and we are looking at caravans, motorhomes and 5th wheelers. We want something that is built to a very high standard, is easy to tow, not too big but still comfortable inside for extended trips. Able to carry a reasonable load - one fellow on a previous t...	rexboggs5	10	1084	09:04 AM Jun 7, 2015 by JayDee
	Tow vehicles (Preview) https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/why-a-3500kg-tow-rating-may-not-really-be-a-3500kg-tow-rating/#.VXAadji1xms.facebook	Allany	11	1745	09:21 PM Jun 6, 2015 by signwilson
	Brisbane Caravan Show (Preview) We went yesterday , I hope they finish the construction soon , it was all over the place , dead ends a plenty , things tucked away , probably missed a lot , the directory map they gave you was hard to work out . Won't get me back until all the construction is finished.	goldcoaster	4	834	09:12 PM Jun 6, 2015 by signwilson
	VIP's..... (Preview) ......arrived in Townsville overnight. Yep my good friends and fellow forumite "Dazren" and his lovely wife Renata have blessed Townsville with there presents. I had arranged for the Mayor to roll out the red carpet and arranged the welcoming committee but the wind must have blown away...	Dougwe	2	838	09:10 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	Grey nomad sticker (Preview) I did order a sticker awhile ago but haven't received it yet	liz795	1	549	08:33 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Sheba
	Whatever happened to Plodnalong? (Preview) Plodnalong spent almost 3 years on the road in Australia between April 2012 and Jan 2015, mostly with his Plodnalong Patrol and an old 15ft Chesney caravan. Some of you will have seen him round and about. He worked mainly picking fruit and on grain receival sites between Qld and Vic though he did have a g...	Plodnalong	5	1215	08:03 PM Jun 6, 2015 by jules47
	Campsites for the mega rich... (Preview) https://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/news/a/28318377/exclusive-campsites-for-the-rich-only/	petengail	4	1158	05:06 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Casualkev
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