The Grey Nomads - General

TopCat · TopCat

Hi Folks, We are taking on another house sitting in Kalgoorlie commencing April 1. We intended heading up to Lake Ballard whilst there as a day trip. Can someone provide info on road conditions. I have received varying reports including gravel road for a "long distance" cheers TC

jules47 · jules47

Gary has posted on his blog yesterday, he is back in hospital, while at home for two weeks he became malnourished and dehydrated. He had very little assistance at home, unfortunately. Since being re-admitted, he has been getting fluids and nourishing food, which has made him feel much better. kee...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi Previously there was some discussion about buying glasses of the internet. I have searched the forum but cannot find the threads. So can anyone point me in the right direction, either by referring me to the previous discussion, or those who have successfully bought some by the net give some good pl...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

This may interest those who are concerned about their valuables while away travelling. I don't know anything about it so when someone does they may like to comment. https://stopthiefglobal.com/ -- Edited by NeilandRaine on Thursday 19th of March 2015 08:29:16 PM

migra · migra

FYI, Police & RMS to blitz Newell Highway for overweight vehicles

migra · migra

Does anyone have and Millard Xtract Caravan with a shower/toilet combo........what stops the shower water from flowing under the back corners of the toilet into under the toilet cartridge area.

Beth54 · Beth54

I've been to the showgrounds today to enquire for family, and they ARE still open for campers. As long as there's nothing else going on. As was the recent Caravan & Camping Show. It is $32 a night for a powered site and $24 for unpowered. You MUST phone first. Redcliffe A.H. & i Society inc. www....

June · June

Hello all, I have a large esky that I use when travelling, usually along the coastal areas and buying ice is no problem. However, have concerns about the availability when going inland. Where do other campers with eskies get their ice from, places like Greens Lake for instance. Thanks, June C.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Folks. We currently in Ceduna (SA end of Nullaboor HW). On our arrival at CP we found water pouring out of one of our water tanks. On inspection, although both a poly tanks are protected by a bash plate, the drainage tap that protrudes out of the tank isn't At some stage a stone or object has been flung...

Noelene · Noelene

Thinking about making the big move full time on road. A bit scarey,can someone. tell me about rent assistance do you have to stay caravan parks all the time as we like freedom as well thanks

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/advice/2015/battle-of-the-black-boxes-49945

Jaahn · Jaahn

HI An acquaintance has just upgraded his car licence to a light truck LR so he can drive his newly acquired Winnebago Motorhome. He did it through a 'service provider' and found it was an easy process over half a day. Happy camper His wife is happy to do the same shortly. However the instructor said to hi...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Can any one tell me what the AVan Erin is like, we think we have sold out Jayco and are looking at a 16' Avan Erin , are thy reliable any thing that thy are known to have trouble with,any help would be great

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-15/cyclone-olwyn-carnarvo...

migra · migra

As an update...2 more issues have been found. Would you believe there is NO drain **** on the 127L water tank to drain the tank water. One of the stabilizer legs will not retract all the way in when winding up the leg. Millard are promoting they have been making caravans for 70 years...........and they s...

OMD · OMD

Semi retirement has come at last, although bit scary I have twelve months to see if I like it. Next three weeks packing and getting van set and loaded then hit the rd on our lap around. 12th April is d day OMD

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

We intend to run north from Port Augusta up the Stuart Highway to Coober Pedy on the instructions from the BOSS. I would like to travel east across to William Creek and then down to Roxby Downs. The road is all metalled. Has anyone run this road recently and know what condition its in? Not keen on 300km o...

Weevil · Weevil

See; http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/ -- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 15th of March 2015 04:32:27 PM

petengail · petengail

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/kerang-man-unearths-135000-gold-nugget-20150309-13ywni.html

Hendo · Hendo

Hi all Has anyone out there had any issues with current model Retreat Vans?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Lake Ballard conditions (Preview) Hi Folks, We are taking on another house sitting in Kalgoorlie commencing April 1. We intended heading up to Lake Ballard whilst there as a day trip. Can someone provide info on road conditions. I have received varying reports including gravel road for a "long distance" cheers TC	TopCat	5	758	06:40 PM Mar 22, 2015 by TopCat
	Latest news re Gary Kelly (Preview) Gary has posted on his blog yesterday, he is back in hospital, while at home for two weeks he became malnourished and dehydrated. He had very little assistance at home, unfortunately. Since being re-admitted, he has been getting fluids and nourishing food, which has made him feel much better. kee...	jules47	9	1046	09:43 AM Mar 22, 2015 by Wizardofoz
	Cheap glasses ! (Preview) Hi Previously there was some discussion about buying glasses of the internet. I have searched the forum but cannot find the threads. So can anyone point me in the right direction, either by referring me to the previous discussion, or those who have successfully bought some by the net give some good pl...	Jaahn	18	1539	09:27 AM Mar 22, 2015 by Jaahn
	Stop Thief (Preview) This may interest those who are concerned about their valuables while away travelling. I don't know anything about it so when someone does they may like to comment. https://stopthiefglobal.com/ -- Edited by NeilandRaine on Thursday 19th of March 2015 08:29:16 PM	NeilandRaine	7	1383	09:16 AM Mar 22, 2015 by hako
	Local News advise Police & RMS to blitz Newell Highway for overweight vehicles (Preview) FYI, Police & RMS to blitz Newell Highway for overweight vehicles	migra	12	1472	10:01 PM Mar 21, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	Millard Xtrack Caravan - Shower/Toilet Combo Fitted (Preview) Does anyone have and Millard Xtract Caravan with a shower/toilet combo........what stops the shower water from flowing under the back corners of the toilet into under the toilet cartridge area.	migra	5	1492	06:22 PM Mar 21, 2015 by migra
	Redcliffe Showgrounds update (Preview) I've been to the showgrounds today to enquire for family, and they ARE still open for campers. As long as there's nothing else going on. As was the recent Caravan & Camping Show. It is $32 a night for a powered site and $24 for unpowered. You MUST phone first. Redcliffe A.H. & i Society inc. www....	Beth54	21	1686	01:50 PM Mar 21, 2015 by gunnago
	Availability of Ice for esky (Preview) Hello all, I have a large esky that I use when travelling, usually along the coastal areas and buying ice is no problem. However, have concerns about the availability when going inland. Where do other campers with eskies get their ice from, places like Greens Lake for instance. Thanks, June C.	June	2	539	11:04 AM Mar 21, 2015 by June
	Water tank damage (Preview) Hi Folks. We currently in Ceduna (SA end of Nullaboor HW). On our arrival at CP we found water pouring out of one of our water tanks. On inspection, although both a poly tanks are protected by a bash plate, the drainage tap that protrudes out of the tank isn't At some stage a stone or object has been flung...	Bruce and Bev	6	1548	08:56 AM Mar 21, 2015 by Jetta7
	rent assistance on road (Preview) Thinking about making the big move full time on road. A bit scarey,can someone. tell me about rent assistance do you have to stay caravan parks all the time as we like freedom as well thanks	Noelene	9	1683	09:56 PM Mar 20, 2015 by brickies
	Now two ESC brands for your van (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/advice/2015/battle-of-the-black-boxes-49945	rockylizard	1	588	09:44 PM Mar 20, 2015 by circlek
	Up grade to a LR licence NSW (Preview) HI An acquaintance has just upgraded his car licence to a light truck LR so he can drive his newly acquired Winnebago Motorhome. He did it through a 'service provider' and found it was an easy process over half a day. Happy camper His wife is happy to do the same shortly. However the instructor said to hi...	Jaahn	1	850	08:47 PM Mar 20, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	AVAN Erin (Preview) Can any one tell me what the AVan Erin is like, we think we have sold out Jayco and are looking at a 16' Avan Erin , are thy reliable any thing that thy are known to have trouble with,any help would be great	Cowboy7307	7	5926	02:31 PM Mar 20, 2015 by usedtobe
	Cyclone Olwyn: Restoring Carnarvon water supply the priority amid massive clean-up (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-15/cyclone-olwyn-carnarvo...	kiwijims	4	916	12:00 PM Mar 20, 2015 by madaboutled
	New Millard Xtrack - Faults Update (Preview) As an update...2 more issues have been found. Would you believe there is NO drain **** on the 127L water tank to drain the tank water. One of the stabilizer legs will not retract all the way in when winding up the leg. Millard are promoting they have been making caravans for 70 years...........and they s...	migra	5	719	10:56 AM Mar 20, 2015 by fitzy
	Time's up. Finished work last Sunday (Preview) Semi retirement has come at last, although bit scary I have twelve months to see if I like it. Next three weeks packing and getting van set and loaded then hit the rd on our lap around. 12th April is d day OMD	OMD	7	882	06:08 AM Mar 20, 2015 by peterblack
	Coober Pedy and travellinf towards Lake Eyre (Preview) We intend to run north from Port Augusta up the Stuart Highway to Coober Pedy on the instructions from the BOSS. I would like to travel east across to William Creek and then down to Roxby Downs. The road is all metalled. Has anyone run this road recently and know what condition its in? Not keen on 300km o...	Bruce and Bev	9	1196	09:45 PM Mar 19, 2015 by PeterD
	Perth Caravan & Camping Show - 18-22nd March 2015 - 3 Days to go... (Preview) See; http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/ -- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 15th of March 2015 04:32:27 PM	Weevil	5	552	09:19 PM Mar 19, 2015 by sufil
	Victorian prospector finds large nugget (Preview) http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/kerang-man-unearths-135000-gold-nugget-20150309-13ywni.html	petengail	7	1272	07:32 PM Mar 19, 2015 by Plendo
	Retreat Van (Preview) Hi all Has anyone out there had any issues with current model Retreat Vans?	Hendo	7	996	07:23 PM Mar 19, 2015 by Plendo
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