The Grey Nomads - General

copper1 · copper1

Hi folks well have been over to Canberra and back today with C2 for her specialist appointment and home, in time to give Gary Kelly a call in hospital tonight. Gary would like to let everyone know that he hope's to be out of hospital in a few days and return home. He said that after his procedure to have the...

iana · iana

Those of you who have been on the road for a couple of years, do you wish for more storage space. I think one area that (small) fifth wheelers may be a let down is with storage. I have gone and brought an extra cab ute, with the idea that the hitch would be placed over the back wheels of the ute, perhaps a dual ca...

Friar Park · Friar Park

This is not a caravan question but is indirectly a travel question since I will mostly use my new tablet when travelling. I do not own a modern mobile phone. Mine is so old you fill in the blanks with semaphore signals. My question is does anyone know of a site I can visit that will give me concise and preci...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Had a look at a new Colorado the other day. My biggest disappointment with it was no CD player. All set up for IPhone or usb. I know how to put songs on a usb stick and have a pc with lots of songs. However, it got me to thinking how many older people out there don't have the equipment and know how to do so. When tr...

legendgj · legendgj

Can someone tell me if the Jayco caravans are ok or what should I be looking at to buy for a family of 4 please need advise do not want to buy the wrong caravan and have lots of problems?

iana · iana

We are in the process of sorting out a design requirement for a fifth wheeler van. I was advised by the manufacturer yesterday that the layout I was aiming for would be better with more length, maybe 24 foot. This is probably the equivalent of a 20 foot normal van in towing length. However the wife keeps g...

Friar Park · Friar Park

I live in Tassie. I own my house and i pay rates. So why is it if i book my fare on the Spirit of Tasmania through their online fascility i pay more than if i book through a Victoria based travel agent. It is rumoured that there are discounts available through Tourism Tasmania but none except the pensioner &...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-27/bushfire-in-nowergup-breaks-containment-lines/6048504

briche · briche

Before I get onto the topic, we want to wish you all a happy and safe Australia Day and may you're travels be full of great memories. Now onto the topic. Has anyone come across any articles, posts, etc on a sola hot water system for caravans. I have seen references on this topic but not in detail. I am aware o...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, my previous post I asked about washing machines. the lemair as recommended looks good. however , there are 2 models . A xqb22 that weighs 20 kgs and an xqb32, which I cannot find the weight for. have looked online, have rung places that sell it online. they look to be the same machine only o...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/our-parks-awash-with-freeloading-backpackers/story-fnjbnts7-1227197443051

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, strop and I are getting a bit sick of hand washing and have decided to buy a washing machine. it needs to be able to wash a single cotton blanket. can anyone recommend a machine? not sure if we can get it fitted into the caravan yet. but if we cannot we will need to look at one that just washes a...

PurgaEd · PurgaEd

Hi again I'm researching add on rear view mirrors. I can't use "Clearview" mirrors on my 2011 PK Ranger; the doors can't handle the additional weight. Clearview have a new product out called "The Convertor". They're remotely adjustable; i.e., they're electrically driven i...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-25/petrol-prices-fall-in-perth/6045006

peter1 · peter1

Hi all Looking for any thoughts about good spots to stay on the NSW south coast - say south of Ulladulla. We plan to spend 5 weeks in the area in mid February to March (departing from Mornington Peninsula - Victoria). We have an 18 foot tandem off-road pheonix c'van towed by a 2004 turbo diesel troopy. I'm...

shekon · shekon

Happy Australia Day. What a wonderful country we live in, we have our problems yet we are so lucky in so many ways. We tend to whinge about the simplest of things, and are we not lucky that we can. We travel with freedom, we don't have to worry too much about anything at all really. Yes, we all have our worrie...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, we stayed at Kiama a few years ago. caravan park was right on beach and we put our chairs in the shade and could see the water. is there anywhere near the gold coast qld. or northern rivers that has the same outlook? cheers. rocket.

copper1 · copper1

Folks, this is just a very quick update on our fellow Grey Nomad Gary Kelly Esq, who has been absent from out pages for sometime. I rang Gary's house tonight and spoke with Lindsay, the chap that Gary, normally looks after. He informed me that Gary is back in Manning Base Hospital and , is very unwell with...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I had this in Petengails thread, but decided it may have taken his thread "off topic". Horses for courses BUT going to the same place year after year after year!!! We took our 4 kids to different places and experiences. Due to business we only had a major holiday every 2nd year. Our adult kids...

keiron · keiron

Hi, How does one find others to travel with on an extended journey. I am wanting to travel (anywhere new) but SWMBO likes to stay at home. I am towing an 18' poptop Viscount Tourer, no ensuite, pulled by a Nissan Patrol. No set itinery, but needs ti include new regions and experiences. Any good cooks plea...

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	GARY KELLY UPDATE NUMBER 2. (Preview) Hi folks well have been over to Canberra and back today with C2 for her specialist appointment and home, in time to give Gary Kelly a call in hospital tonight. Gary would like to let everyone know that he hope's to be out of hospital in a few days and return home. He said that after his procedure to have the...	copper1	14	1525	06:22 PM Jan 29, 2015 by Cloak
	Storage space. (Preview) Those of you who have been on the road for a couple of years, do you wish for more storage space. I think one area that (small) fifth wheelers may be a let down is with storage. I have gone and brought an extra cab ute, with the idea that the hitch would be placed over the back wheels of the ute, perhaps a dual ca...	iana	5	1616	05:50 PM Jan 29, 2015 by Cloak
	Seniors with Android problems (Preview) This is not a caravan question but is indirectly a travel question since I will mostly use my new tablet when travelling. I do not own a modern mobile phone. Mine is so old you fill in the blanks with semaphore signals. My question is does anyone know of a site I can visit that will give me concise and preci...	Friar Park	12	1310	05:32 PM Jan 29, 2015 by PeterD
	Technolgy. Good or bad (Preview) Had a look at a new Colorado the other day. My biggest disappointment with it was no CD player. All set up for IPhone or usb. I know how to put songs on a usb stick and have a pc with lots of songs. However, it got me to thinking how many older people out there don't have the equipment and know how to do so. When tr...	NeilandRaine	9	1205	04:08 PM Jan 29, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Jayco Caravans (Preview) Can someone tell me if the Jayco caravans are ok or what should I be looking at to buy for a family of 4 please need advise do not want to buy the wrong caravan and have lots of problems?	legendgj	25	14323	05:05 AM Jan 29, 2015 by woollie
	Van length and free camping sites. (Preview) We are in the process of sorting out a design requirement for a fifth wheeler van. I was advised by the manufacturer yesterday that the layout I was aiming for would be better with more length, maybe 24 foot. This is probably the equivalent of a 20 foot normal van in towing length. However the wife keeps g...	iana	10	1823	03:35 AM Jan 29, 2015 by woollie
	Roberry on the high seas ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I live in Tassie. I own my house and i pay rates. So why is it if i book my fare on the Spirit of Tasmania through their online fascility i pay more than if i book through a Victoria based travel agent. It is rumoured that there are discounts available through Tourism Tasmania but none except the pensioner &...	Friar Park	31	2289	04:39 PM Jan 28, 2015 by RosieW
	ANOTHER BUSHFIRE NORTH OF PERTH :- updated 6.20pm second major fire (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-27/bushfire-in-nowergup-breaks-containment-lines/6048504	kiwijims	3	1900	02:28 PM Jan 28, 2015 by kiwijims
	Sola hot water (Preview) Before I get onto the topic, we want to wish you all a happy and safe Australia Day and may you're travels be full of great memories. Now onto the topic. Has anyone come across any articles, posts, etc on a sola hot water system for caravans. I have seen references on this topic but not in detail. I am aware o...	briche	5	777	12:25 PM Jan 28, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	can u help me research wash machine (Preview) Hi Everyone, my previous post I asked about washing machines. the lemair as recommended looks good. however , there are 2 models . A xqb22 that weighs 20 kgs and an xqb32, which I cannot find the weight for. have looked online, have rung places that sell it online. they look to be the same machine only o...	the rocket	6	964	11:35 AM Jan 28, 2015 by kiwijims
	At last the blame has shifted (Preview) http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/our-parks-awash-with-freeloading-backpackers/story-fnjbnts7-1227197443051	NeilandRaine	19	1714	11:03 AM Jan 28, 2015 by the rocket
	which washing machine to buy. (Preview) hello everyone, strop and I are getting a bit sick of hand washing and have decided to buy a washing machine. it needs to be able to wash a single cotton blanket. can anyone recommend a machine? not sure if we can get it fitted into the caravan yet. but if we cannot we will need to look at one that just washes a...	the rocket	10	1418	10:57 AM Jan 28, 2015 by the rocket
	REAR VIEW MIRRORS (Preview) Hi again I'm researching add on rear view mirrors. I can't use "Clearview" mirrors on my 2011 PK Ranger; the doors can't handle the additional weight. Clearview have a new product out called "The Convertor". They're remotely adjustable; i.e., they're electrically driven i...	PurgaEd	23	2684	10:47 PM Jan 27, 2015 by ShortNorth
	Perth Petrol now below $ 1.00 C/P/L (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-25/petrol-prices-fall-in-perth/6045006	kiwijims	4	1043	09:05 PM Jan 27, 2015 by delatite
	Suggestions - NSW south coast camp spots (Preview) Hi all Looking for any thoughts about good spots to stay on the NSW south coast - say south of Ulladulla. We plan to spend 5 weeks in the area in mid February to March (departing from Mornington Peninsula - Victoria). We have an 18 foot tandem off-road pheonix c'van towed by a 2004 turbo diesel troopy. I'm...	peter1	16	2753	05:39 PM Jan 27, 2015 by neilnruth
	Happy Australia Day. (Preview) Happy Australia Day. What a wonderful country we live in, we have our problems yet we are so lucky in so many ways. We tend to whinge about the simplest of things, and are we not lucky that we can. We travel with freedom, we don't have to worry too much about anything at all really. Yes, we all have our worrie...	shekon	6	938	12:04 PM Jan 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	caraan park on beach front gold coast (Preview) Hi everyone, we stayed at Kiama a few years ago. caravan park was right on beach and we put our chairs in the shade and could see the water. is there anywhere near the gold coast qld. or northern rivers that has the same outlook? cheers. rocket.	the rocket	7	1065	11:22 AM Jan 27, 2015 by Cupie
	GARY KELLY UPDATE!!!!!!!!! (Preview) Folks, this is just a very quick update on our fellow Grey Nomad Gary Kelly Esq, who has been absent from out pages for sometime. I rang Gary's house tonight and spoke with Lindsay, the chap that Gary, normally looks after. He informed me that Gary is back in Manning Base Hospital and , is very unwell with...	copper1	13	1568	10:07 AM Jan 27, 2015 by Goldfinger
	What are holidays??? (Preview) I had this in Petengails thread, but decided it may have taken his thread "off topic". Horses for courses BUT going to the same place year after year after year!!! We took our 4 kids to different places and experiences. Due to business we only had a major holiday every 2nd year. Our adult kids...	aussie_paul	9	990	09:49 PM Jan 26, 2015 by neilnruth
	Solo looking for travelling companions / convoy (Preview) Hi, How does one find others to travel with on an extended journey. I am wanting to travel (anywhere new) but SWMBO likes to stay at home. I am towing an 18' poptop Viscount Tourer, no ensuite, pulled by a Nissan Patrol. No set itinery, but needs ti include new regions and experiences. Any good cooks plea...	keiron	2	1188	08:41 PM Jan 26, 2015 by Ozzie_Traveller
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