The Grey Nomads - General

koala · koala

Hello all We are looking to get a pop top and possibly another vehicle in the near future to travel. We have a Corolla and looking to get a 10 foot van. We need to fit in bikes and stuff so are thinking of a small cargo van type thing with the back a bit higher than the Corolla wagon. The shape fits the VW 5 seate...

Chicka52 · Chicka52

we have 120L fridge in our van and a 8.4kg gas bottle...... Anyone with more experienced than us have an idea on how many days we'll get using the gas just for the fridge? thanks.

Gundog · Gundog

Whilst I have not been here yet It will be on my list of places to stay for a while. Where am I talking about Kellerberrin WA is a small town in the wheat belt between Northam and Merridan, the local Caravan Park has 6 powered sites and 6 unpowered. My reason for asking fellow travellers to support this smal...

kiwijims · kiwijims

There is no threat to lives or homes but there is smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. The fire is in an area bounded by Tomar Rd, Aqua Rd, Pigeon Rd and Old Yanchep Rd. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: ...

buffy61 · buffy61

Seems everyone raves over the Weber Baby G.....are they really better than other gas BBQs that we can take on the road easily??? Vicki & Bryan

Lee4 · Lee4

Hi, have just spent 2 glorious weeks on mid north coast nsw. Van on double concrete slab. Moved couple hours north for look & hasn't stopped raining. Sites are sand so I put down tarp...wrong move. Can you suggest some flooring that will let water through but keep out sand ?

Russue · Russue

http://www.freerangecamping.com.au/free-range-camping-listing-features/

robails1 · robails1

Need for owners manual, Hi everyone took my rig out for it's maiden voyage last weekend it is a new concept 590R. I found out the hard way about locking your drawers and cupboards before travelling (what a mess) some cupboards also did not lock properly . I also had problems with power, drainage,brake s...

shekon · shekon

I am currently in Apollo Bay, having driven down the GOR, for the first time in years, from the Warrnambool side. All good from my point of view and Miss Daisy and Seedling handled the hills beautifully. A word of warning though if you are travelling this road. Take care and be aware of the amount of Asia...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-20/rockhampton-resident-in-home-when-roof-ripped-off/6166472?section=qld

dING · dING

Went for a trip into the Leatherwood Forest Cause we put our Bees out there every year And camped out there for a while after setting up Camp and cutting a bit of fire wood started the Hard work Then checked out the river (the Hellyer) And the Bush around the camp twas quite pretty Then got to me B...

Dougwe · Dougwe

......and anyone else up in Queensland Cyclone area. Hold on tight and don't be brave and do anything silly guys. You are in my thoughts as the weather gods release their best/worst at you all. I am also thinking of all the campers at StLawrence. I sure hope they have all moved to safer area's.

ken and jeanie · ken and jeanie

HI, WE JUST BOUGHT A 2013 JAYCO STARCRAFT AND LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME GREAT LONG WEEKENDS AT SOME CARAVAN PARKS CLOSE TO BRISBANE. WE ARE GOING TO GOLDEN BEACH IN MARCH FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS HOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOU THERE KEN AND JEANIE

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.mr4x4.com.au/4x4-news-light-bar-legalities-victoria/

jules47 · jules47

Boonah ( Qld) Showgrounds a lady pulls up and starts chatting to John. Turns out is Beehive relatively new solo, hitting the road inMarch. nice lady say g'day if you see her.

johnnz · johnnz

We are on the road shortly traveling Adelaide to Albany, WA. Any one recently driven this route. I'm interested with diesel fuel prices and any other points of interest for this trip. We are in know rush either, thinking of stopping at Streaky Bay for a day or so, plus other places that intertest us...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-14/far-north-queensland-bracing-for-heavy-rain/6099432

TBird · TBird

Hi Everyone, My name is Dave (TBird) I'm new to the Forum and really enjoying reading thru this Form as I'm planning my retirement and some road trips But I have a question: with most refrigeration units they blow out or exhaust warm air into the cabin space, Is that also the case with these Engel or equiv...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Ok, where is the time going, could someone tell me please? This is my first update here in "General" for some time so none in the "Greens Lake" section now. Well, another week has gone by here at Greens Lake Central VIC and a few more GN have left the building, leaving, as this u...

KEEGS · KEEGS

Hi all, We just picked up our Sunliner Holiday 57 and are looking to take it on our first outing. We are going to do short trip from Coolum down to Tweed heads for a 4day wknd. Can you tell us the best places to stay. Also any ideas on how I get the TV to work.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Towing small pop tops small cars towing caravans towing with a small car small caravans caravans (Preview) Hello all We are looking to get a pop top and possibly another vehicle in the near future to travel. We have a Corolla and looking to get a 10 foot van. We need to fit in bikes and stuff so are thinking of a small cargo van type thing with the back a bit higher than the Corolla wagon. The shape fits the VW 5 seate...	koala	10	3229	07:11 AM Feb 23, 2015 by koala
	gas fridge (Preview) we have 120L fridge in our van and a 8.4kg gas bottle...... Anyone with more experienced than us have an idea on how many days we'll get using the gas just for the fridge? thanks.	Chicka52	3	957	01:22 AM Feb 23, 2015 by madaboutled
	Travelling around WA (Preview) Whilst I have not been here yet It will be on my list of places to stay for a while. Where am I talking about Kellerberrin WA is a small town in the wheat belt between Northam and Merridan, the local Caravan Park has 6 powered sites and 6 unpowered. My reason for asking fellow travellers to support this smal...	Gundog	5	1198	06:34 PM Feb 22, 2015 by Delta18
	Bushfire ADVICE for the northern part of Pinjar Pine Plantation, 10km east of Yanchep in the City of Wanneroo Perth W.A. (Preview) There is no threat to lives or homes but there is smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. The fire is in an area bounded by Tomar Rd, Aqua Rd, Pigeon Rd and Old Yanchep Rd. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: ...	kiwijims	1	564	12:11 PM Feb 22, 2015 by kiwijims
	Weber Baby G or any gas BBQ do the trick? (Preview) Seems everyone raves over the Weber Baby G.....are they really better than other gas BBQs that we can take on the road easily??? Vicki & Bryan	buffy61	24	4350	12:07 AM Feb 22, 2015 by meetoo
	Flooring (Preview) Hi, have just spent 2 glorious weeks on mid north coast nsw. Van on double concrete slab. Moved couple hours north for look & hasn't stopped raining. Sites are sand so I put down tarp...wrong move. Can you suggest some flooring that will let water through but keep out sand ?	Lee4	10	2701	11:20 PM Feb 21, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Worth a look (Preview) http://www.freerangecamping.com.au/free-range-camping-listing-features/	Russue	5	1108	07:44 PM Feb 21, 2015 by Papou
	owners manual for new caravan and caravanners (Preview) Need for owners manual, Hi everyone took my rig out for it's maiden voyage last weekend it is a new concept 590R. I found out the hard way about locking your drawers and cupboards before travelling (what a mess) some cupboards also did not lock properly . I also had problems with power, drainage,brake s...	robails1	9	6320	10:23 AM Feb 21, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Great Ocean Road. (Preview) I am currently in Apollo Bay, having driven down the GOR, for the first time in years, from the Warrnambool side. All good from my point of view and Miss Daisy and Seedling handled the hills beautifully. A word of warning though if you are travelling this road. Take care and be aware of the amount of Asia...	shekon	4	1232	10:21 AM Feb 21, 2015 by Nelly
	House looses roof in Rocky (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-20/rockhampton-resident-in-home-when-roof-ripped-off/6166472?section=qld	kiwijims	0	640	08:43 PM Feb 20, 2015 by kiwijims
	A trip into the Tarkine Leatherwood Forest (Preview) Went for a trip into the Leatherwood Forest Cause we put our Bees out there every year And camped out there for a while after setting up Camp and cutting a bit of fire wood started the Hard work Then checked out the river (the Hellyer) And the Bush around the camp twas quite pretty Then got to me B...	dING	11	867	08:24 PM Feb 20, 2015 by Recoup
	Thinking of you cruising cruze (Preview) ......and anyone else up in Queensland Cyclone area. Hold on tight and don't be brave and do anything silly guys. You are in my thoughts as the weather gods release their best/worst at you all. I am also thinking of all the campers at StLawrence. I sure hope they have all moved to safer area's.	Dougwe	9	1142	07:30 PM Feb 20, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	NEW TO SITE (Preview) HI, WE JUST BOUGHT A 2013 JAYCO STARCRAFT AND LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME GREAT LONG WEEKENDS AT SOME CARAVAN PARKS CLOSE TO BRISBANE. WE ARE GOING TO GOLDEN BEACH IN MARCH FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS HOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOU THERE KEN AND JEANIE	ken and jeanie	9	1021	07:25 PM Feb 20, 2015 by jules47
	An update on fitting LED (driving) light bars (Preview) http://www.mr4x4.com.au/4x4-news-light-bar-legalities-victoria/	rockylizard	7	1660	06:24 PM Feb 20, 2015 by LucyCoffill
	Met a Grey Nomad today! (Preview) Boonah ( Qld) Showgrounds a lady pulls up and starts chatting to John. Turns out is Beehive relatively new solo, hitting the road inMarch. nice lady say g'day if you see her.	jules47	4	890	12:51 PM Feb 20, 2015 by jules47
	Adelaide to Albany (Preview) We are on the road shortly traveling Adelaide to Albany, WA. Any one recently driven this route. I'm interested with diesel fuel prices and any other points of interest for this trip. We are in know rush either, thinking of stopping at Streaky Bay for a day or so, plus other places that intertest us...	johnnz	6	1370	10:40 AM Feb 20, 2015 by tezza
	QUEENSLAND EXPECTS DELUGE (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-14/far-north-queensland-bracing-for-heavy-rain/6099432	kiwijims	14	973	07:32 AM Feb 20, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	Car Fridges (Preview) Hi Everyone, My name is Dave (TBird) I'm new to the Forum and really enjoying reading thru this Form as I'm planning my retirement and some road trips But I have a question: with most refrigeration units they blow out or exhaust warm air into the cabin space, Is that also the case with these Engel or equiv...	TBird	7	1577	07:58 AM Feb 19, 2015 by scooner
	UPDATE 15/2/15 (Preview) Ok, where is the time going, could someone tell me please? This is my first update here in "General" for some time so none in the "Greens Lake" section now. Well, another week has gone by here at Greens Lake Central VIC and a few more GN have left the building, leaving, as this u...	Dougwe	17	1473	07:12 AM Feb 19, 2015 by Dougwe
	Off to Tweed Heads first trip (Preview) Hi all, We just picked up our Sunliner Holiday 57 and are looking to take it on our first outing. We are going to do short trip from Coolum down to Tweed heads for a 4day wknd. Can you tell us the best places to stay. Also any ideas on how I get the TV to work.	KEEGS	6	940	10:05 PM Feb 18, 2015 by Chucker
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