The Grey Nomads - General

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Recently I happened into a sizable town that had recently hosted a major caravan conference and was surprised at the ill feeling held by a lot of locals towards the event. Apparently Council , shop keepers , local clubs mangers, and small organizations were told by the event organizing committee...

Olley46 · Olley46

A question for someone in South Australia Please could you tell me what would be the best time to travel to Whyalla, Port Lincoln aeria when there is no bl@&$y wind, we are thinking of October is that time of year crap or ok,thanks in advance. Lance C

Chicka52 · Chicka52

We just started the first leg of our trip and realise that we need anti sway bars before we continue. Have done a little research but am asking if we need anti sway bars AND weight distribution bars OR are they the same thing OR do they come as a package deal? thanks

neilnruth · neilnruth

Heard something interesting today on the radio. Apparently a study done to see if people who are constantly on Facebook are addicted showed that yes they are. In fact, the responses in the brain were similar to the responses when addicted to poker machines. I'd like to read more about that study. The b...

Westcoast · Westcoast

Be aware that the WA Govt is stepping up the 1080 baiting through the auspices of it's Western Shield program that is supported by the mining industry, it has now developed a 1080 bait for cats and is going to roll it out across WA I do not have the particulars of the make up of the baits but as 1080 is not usua...

kiwijims · kiwijims

It looks like half the Southern part of W.A. have fires burning at the present time, Many of these fires were started by lightning from the Storms in recent days, This Morning, Sat 31/01/2015 Perth has heavy cloud cover, the air is thick with humidity, and todays temp will be in the high 30's again. At th...

kiwijims · kiwijims

"HANG IN THERE FOLKS" IT'S NOT OVER YET !!!! Continue to take action with bad weather between Gascoyne Junction and Mount BarkerThursday 29 January 2015 - 4:21 PMIf you in parts of WA bounded by a line from Gascoyne Junction to Lancelin to Perth to Bridgetown to Mount Barker to Lake Grace...

copper1 · copper1

Janary 29, 2015. I'm in hospital again, this time shellshocked. Goodbye Odyssey. This latest lung infection is proving very stubborn to move. It can't be eradicated but it can be controlled with antibiotics. Together with my emphysema it has floored me... can't stand in one spot without becoming...

D and D · D and D

Hi good folk. We're thinking of having a look at Lake Eyre now that it has some water in it. We've been advised that the unsealed roads and tracks such as the Oodnadata Track are in poor condition which is somewhat confirmed by the DPTI (http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads) particularly for dra...

JET · JET

Hi all Can anyone tell me a logical reason why a sullage hose outlet can not come out the rear of the caravan instead of the side ????? Thanks

Olley46 · Olley46

when you wright a post and half way through it you go to find out something when you come back it has disappeared to drafts how do you find your drafts? Lance C

kiwijims · kiwijims

Looks like that Rain Dance people in Perth have been doing, may be answered...........SEVERE STORM WARNING ISSUED BY FESA...... Get ready now for severe weather for Albany to GinginWednesday 28 January 2015 - 2:40 PMIf you live in parts of WA bounded by a line from Windy Harbour to Perth to Gingin to...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

can anyone help me please. I remember hearing about a couple who bought a caravan park somewhere inland NSW and have turned it into a base for caravan/motor homers. I was telling someone about it the other day and I can't for the life of me remember where it is. I think its inland about as high up as Coff...

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 &...

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	Ill Feeling In Some Towns (Preview) Recently I happened into a sizable town that had recently hosted a major caravan conference and was surprised at the ill feeling held by a lot of locals towards the event. Apparently Council , shop keepers , local clubs mangers, and small organizations were told by the event organizing committee...	Wombat 280	16	1741	09:44 PM Feb 1, 2015 by dazren
	Whyalla (Preview) A question for someone in South Australia Please could you tell me what would be the best time to travel to Whyalla, Port Lincoln aeria when there is no bl@&$y wind, we are thinking of October is that time of year crap or ok,thanks in advance. Lance C	Olley46	12	1350	07:45 PM Feb 1, 2015 by cultana
	weight distribution and anti sway bars (Preview) We just started the first leg of our trip and realise that we need anti sway bars before we continue. Have done a little research but am asking if we need anti sway bars AND weight distribution bars OR are they the same thing OR do they come as a package deal? thanks	Chicka52	12	1655	05:57 PM Feb 1, 2015 by mr glassies
	Facebook or poker machines (Preview) Heard something interesting today on the radio. Apparently a study done to see if people who are constantly on Facebook are addicted showed that yes they are. In fact, the responses in the brain were similar to the responses when addicted to poker machines. I'd like to read more about that study. The b...	neilnruth	11	1022	05:06 PM Feb 1, 2015 by neilnruth
	Warning on increased 1080 in the West (Preview) Be aware that the WA Govt is stepping up the 1080 baiting through the auspices of it's Western Shield program that is supported by the mining industry, it has now developed a 1080 bait for cats and is going to roll it out across WA I do not have the particulars of the make up of the baits but as 1080 is not usua...	Westcoast	2	617	03:20 PM Jan 31, 2015 by elliemike
	FIRES IN THE SOUTH OF W.A....... Sunday Update (Preview) It looks like half the Southern part of W.A. have fires burning at the present time, Many of these fires were started by lightning from the Storms in recent days, This Morning, Sat 31/01/2015 Perth has heavy cloud cover, the air is thick with humidity, and todays temp will be in the high 30's again. At th...	kiwijims	0	1866	09:43 AM Jan 31, 2015 by kiwijims
	ANOTHER STORM WARNING FOR THE WEST (Preview) "HANG IN THERE FOLKS" IT'S NOT OVER YET !!!! Continue to take action with bad weather between Gascoyne Junction and Mount BarkerThursday 29 January 2015 - 4:21 PMIf you in parts of WA bounded by a line from Gascoyne Junction to Lancelin to Perth to Bridgetown to Mount Barker to Lake Grace...	kiwijims	4	468	05:04 PM Jan 30, 2015 by kiwijims
	Gary Kelly Update from the man himself.. (Preview) Janary 29, 2015. I'm in hospital again, this time shellshocked. Goodbye Odyssey. This latest lung infection is proving very stubborn to move. It can't be eradicated but it can be controlled with antibiotics. Together with my emphysema it has floored me... can't stand in one spot without becoming...	copper1	16	1207	05:04 PM Jan 30, 2015 by D and D
	Scenic Flights over Lake Eyre (Preview) Hi good folk. We're thinking of having a look at Lake Eyre now that it has some water in it. We've been advised that the unsealed roads and tracks such as the Oodnadata Track are in poor condition which is somewhat confirmed by the DPTI (http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads) particularly for dra...	D and D	7	1523	04:34 PM Jan 30, 2015 by D and D
	Sullage hose outlet (Preview) Hi all Can anyone tell me a logical reason why a sullage hose outlet can not come out the rear of the caravan instead of the side ????? Thanks	JET	12	1335	01:03 PM Jan 30, 2015 by deverall11
	iPad question (Preview) when you wright a post and half way through it you go to find out something when you come back it has disappeared to drafts how do you find your drafts? Lance C	Olley46	3	697	12:41 PM Jan 30, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	STORM WARNING FOR PERTH (Preview) Looks like that Rain Dance people in Perth have been doing, may be answered...........SEVERE STORM WARNING ISSUED BY FESA...... Get ready now for severe weather for Albany to GinginWednesday 28 January 2015 - 2:40 PMIf you live in parts of WA bounded by a line from Windy Harbour to Perth to Gingin to...	kiwijims	7	1010	10:19 PM Jan 29, 2015 by kiwijims
	Help Please - A Grey Nomad base inland NSW (Preview) can anyone help me please. I remember hearing about a couple who bought a caravan park somewhere inland NSW and have turned it into a base for caravan/motor homers. I was telling someone about it the other day and I can't for the life of me remember where it is. I think its inland about as high up as Coff...	Evie n Rhys	5	990	08:55 PM Jan 29, 2015 by neilnruth
	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	1562	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	1628	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	1342	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	1218	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	14595	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	1863	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	2323	04:39 PM Jan 28, 2015 by RosieW
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