The Grey Nomads - General

aastek · aastek

Struggling to find even paid caravan availability in or near Cooktown

yobarr · yobarr

Another one. What we see here is illegal, leaving the vehicle unsafe and potentially uninsured? There are 3 issues. Saw this today and it only reinforces my belief that towing courses and aporopriate licences should be mandatory for all caravanners. Cheers P.S The tyres on the van were hopelessly u...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

Hello Nomads How essential is a 12 volt air compressor for a grey nomad? I have a Land Cruiser which has a 12V plug in the back which presumably would take a 12V air compressor for putting air into my LC tyres as well as my caravan tyres. If deemed essential (or highly recommended), please recommend a bra...

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

Here is a video which unfortunately represents the total lack of knowledge of those who should not be making any comment at all with regard to caravan accidents. The myth of accelerating raises its head yet again. There is some real gems of misinformation in this video. The interview with the policem...

Gundog · Gundog

If you traveling north or south through the Whitsundays,if you are looking for somewhere to stop for the night or a couple of days, ensure you book ahead as Bowen, Proserpine, Airlie Beach and Mackay are booked out, the last few nights we had vans arriving after office hours only to be turned away, beca...

Crabman · Crabman

Hi I am thinking of driving the Kidman Highway in July towing a van Thinking of going from Nyngan down to Hillston and onto Hay Appreciate any advice on condition of road and stops along the way cheers Crabman

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Another report of a car & caravan & a car collision on the Flinders Highway today between Charters Towers & Townsville. One of the drivers suffered a medical condition. The report said a man in his 80s declined a trip to hospital. I guess we'll see more on tonight's news. Also I'm wonderin...

Birddog · Birddog

Hi All. Anyone out there using MSA towing mirrors on their rig. I like the look of them and how they operate. Any thoughts. Cheers. Birdog

robails1 · robails1

Caravan insurance is a Mine field aswell and I have come across insurance companies will Not mention name on forum but there are a few. The problem you have is when you are on the road more than 6 weeks to 8 weeks a year you are classified as No fixed abode (as we are) and dont want to insure you as storage and g...

yobarr · yobarr

Custom built and tied-down bunch of plastic is latest way to protect your generator? Not to mention the weight, with 2 gas bottles and a jerry can on drawbar, chains not crossed, and the horror of an LC200 with no WDH. And his mate had a big van behind a Prado.Cheers

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I think most would agree product quality of Chinese manufactured items can often be dreadful but my diesel heater has done well. In April 2020 I installed a 5kW Chinese diesel heater which I'd sourced from an Australian supplier on e-bay for $185 into my caravan. It has worked very well, kept me warm an...

MQ3175 · MQ3175

We're planning a 12 day trip from Gold Coast to Melbourne in 4 weeks time. Have not made any plans as yet. Might stop at Byron for a couple of days but otherwise not sure where we might stay. Don't mind going inland a bit or along the coast and probably like to do some hiking. Anyone done similar and have any t...

Vulcanick51 · Vulcanick51

Hi All, Month or so ago I asked for advice on fixing a sail track to the fibreglass roof of my Transit van. I ended up using Sikaflex 11FC and it worked fantastically well. Second night of use we had downpour of rain and a large amount of water pooled in the tarp, but the track didn't budge. Thanks to everyo...

tea spoon · tea spoon

goodaye all ...is it legal to bungee strap camping things of not heavy weight but a bit bulky to the roof rack on the car or do i need ratchet straps......i have both items of strapping for when the weather warms to go away ....but would like to be legal in SA.where im from .......

StreetsAhead · StreetsAhead

Is the future a road full of electric cars with this kind of acceleration and speed? I guess would make passing a road train a little easier. 39.08! McMurtry fan car breaks Goodwood Hill RECORD! | Festival of Speed 2022 - YouTube

RoboLB · RoboLB

Note. I'm very new at this. I was watching a well known YouTube channel of a couple with three small kids travelling around Australia for the last few years. They seem to be really savvy and I've learned a few handy tips from watching them. Their 'rig' is a 4x4 ute and big caravan with all the 'right' gea...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

I observed an ice addicted bloke in his 20s picking on an old frail 79 year old male who was minding his own business. When this moron grabbed the old bloke, it was my automatic que to step in. The part that disturbed me was the fact that there were many bystanders, half my age that would not render assistan...

montana21 · montana21

Looking for comments from any members who have had experience with this firm RnR Refinish Oasis Court, Clontarf, Redcliffe QLD My van has hail damage and some frame rot, apparently it requires a complete resheet and frame repair according to this firm

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

We at times stay behind pubs and of course have meals and patronise the bar. We can easily spend $150/$200 on dinner and drinks. We thoroughly enjoy yakking to the publicans and locals. I have noticed however an increasing number of pubs are starting to charge $10 or more pn irrespective of whether you...

montana21 · montana21

Looking for comments from any members who have had experience with this firm RnR Refinish Oasis Court, Clontarf, Redcliffe QLD My van has hail damage and some frame rot, apparently it requires a complete resheet and frame repair according to this firm

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Free RV camping near Cooktown - suggestions ? (Preview) Struggling to find even paid caravan availability in or near Cooktown	aastek	4	651	01:56 AM Jul 9, 2022 by Izabarack
	Another one. What next? (Preview) Another one. What we see here is illegal, leaving the vehicle unsafe and potentially uninsured? There are 3 issues. Saw this today and it only reinforces my belief that towing courses and aporopriate licences should be mandatory for all caravanners. Cheers P.S The tyres on the van were hopelessly u...	yobarr	13	1492	09:28 PM Jul 8, 2022 by Ivan 01
	12V air compressor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello Nomads How essential is a 12 volt air compressor for a grey nomad? I have a Land Cruiser which has a 12V plug in the back which presumably would take a 12V air compressor for putting air into my LC tyres as well as my caravan tyres. If deemed essential (or highly recommended), please recommend a bra...	rexboggs5	33	4468	11:30 AM Jul 8, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	We know the dangers - don’t we ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here is a video which unfortunately represents the total lack of knowledge of those who should not be making any comment at all with regard to caravan accidents. The myth of accelerating raises its head yet again. There is some real gems of misinformation in this video. The interview with the policem...	Ivan 01	34	3059	07:54 AM Jul 7, 2022 by Mike Harding
	Travel Alert (Preview) If you traveling north or south through the Whitsundays,if you are looking for somewhere to stop for the night or a couple of days, ensure you book ahead as Bowen, Proserpine, Airlie Beach and Mackay are booked out, the last few nights we had vans arriving after office hours only to be turned away, beca...	Gundog	0	565	07:00 PM Jul 6, 2022 by Gundog
	Kidman Highway (Preview) Hi I am thinking of driving the Kidman Highway in July towing a van Thinking of going from Nyngan down to Hillston and onto Hay Appreciate any advice on condition of road and stops along the way cheers Crabman	Crabman	1	593	03:58 PM Jul 6, 2022 by 86GTS
	Another caravan crash in NQ, cool weather, property crime (Preview) Another report of a car & caravan & a car collision on the Flinders Highway today between Charters Towers & Townsville. One of the drivers suffered a medical condition. The report said a man in his 80s declined a trip to hospital. I guess we'll see more on tonight's news. Also I'm wonderin...	Warren-Pat_01	3	705	04:30 AM Jul 6, 2022 by 86GTS
	MSA Towing Mirrors (Preview) Hi All. Anyone out there using MSA towing mirrors on their rig. I like the look of them and how they operate. Any thoughts. Cheers. Birdog	Birddog	20	4049	11:58 AM Jul 5, 2022 by Clarky 1
	Insurance Dilemma ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Caravan insurance is a Mine field aswell and I have come across insurance companies will Not mention name on forum but there are a few. The problem you have is when you are on the road more than 6 weeks to 8 weeks a year you are classified as No fixed abode (as we are) and dont want to insure you as storage and g...	robails1	30	2676	10:18 AM Jul 5, 2022 by Gundog
	Stone Stomper? (Preview) Custom built and tied-down bunch of plastic is latest way to protect your generator? Not to mention the weight, with 2 gas bottles and a jerry can on drawbar, chains not crossed, and the horror of an LC200 with no WDH. And his mate had a big van behind a Prado.Cheers	yobarr	10	857	07:46 AM Jul 5, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Chinese diesel heater - credit where credit's due (Preview) I think most would agree product quality of Chinese manufactured items can often be dreadful but my diesel heater has done well. In April 2020 I installed a 5kW Chinese diesel heater which I'd sourced from an Australian supplier on e-bay for $185 into my caravan. It has worked very well, kept me warm an...	Mike Harding	14	2173	08:25 PM Jul 4, 2022 by Radar
	12 Day Trip Gold Goast to Melbourne with 18 ft van. (Preview) We're planning a 12 day trip from Gold Coast to Melbourne in 4 weeks time. Have not made any plans as yet. Might stop at Byron for a couple of days but otherwise not sure where we might stay. Don't mind going inland a bit or along the coast and probably like to do some hiking. Anyone done similar and have any t...	MQ3175	10	796	01:37 PM Jul 3, 2022 by The Belmont Bear
	How to fix sail track to van (Preview) Hi All, Month or so ago I asked for advice on fixing a sail track to the fibreglass roof of my Transit van. I ended up using Sikaflex 11FC and it worked fantastically well. Second night of use we had downpour of rain and a large amount of water pooled in the tarp, but the track didn't budge. Thanks to everyo...	Vulcanick51	14	2106	08:47 PM Jul 2, 2022 by EllieE
	bungees or ratchets whats the go (Preview) goodaye all ...is it legal to bungee strap camping things of not heavy weight but a bit bulky to the roof rack on the car or do i need ratchet straps......i have both items of strapping for when the weather warms to go away ....but would like to be legal in SA.where im from .......	tea spoon	22	1795	09:51 AM Jul 2, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Imagine the road full of these.... (Preview) Is the future a road full of electric cars with this kind of acceleration and speed? I guess would make passing a road train a little easier. 39.08! McMurtry fan car breaks Goodwood Hill RECORD! \| Festival of Speed 2022 - YouTube	StreetsAhead	5	1475	08:38 AM Jul 2, 2022 by Clarky 1
	Characteristics or 'Groups' of Campers... (Preview) Note. I'm very new at this. I was watching a well known YouTube channel of a couple with three small kids travelling around Australia for the last few years. They seem to be really savvy and I've learned a few handy tips from watching them. Their 'rig' is a 4x4 ute and big caravan with all the 'right' gea...	RoboLB	24	2251	05:44 PM Jul 1, 2022 by spida
	Gutless wonders (closed) (Preview) I observed an ice addicted bloke in his 20s picking on an old frail 79 year old male who was minding his own business. When this moron grabbed the old bloke, it was my automatic que to step in. The part that disturbed me was the fact that there were many bystanders, half my age that would not render assistan...	Bas + Eve	26	1742	03:27 PM Jun 30, 2022 by TravellerBob
	RnR Refinish Oasis Court Redcliffe Qld (Preview) Looking for comments from any members who have had experience with this firm RnR Refinish Oasis Court, Clontarf, Redcliffe QLD My van has hail damage and some frame rot, apparently it requires a complete resheet and frame repair according to this firm	montana21	2	840	03:25 PM Jun 29, 2022 by montana21
	Pub stays (Preview) We at times stay behind pubs and of course have meals and patronise the bar. We can easily spend $150/$200 on dinner and drinks. We thoroughly enjoy yakking to the publicans and locals. I have noticed however an increasing number of pubs are starting to charge $10 or more pn irrespective of whether you...	Bas + Eve	6	930	02:11 PM Jun 29, 2022 by Gundog
	RnR Refinish Oasis Court Redcliffe Qld (Preview) Looking for comments from any members who have had experience with this firm RnR Refinish Oasis Court, Clontarf, Redcliffe QLD My van has hail damage and some frame rot, apparently it requires a complete resheet and frame repair according to this firm	montana21	0	443	10:21 AM Jun 29, 2022 by montana21
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