The Grey Nomads - General

Herb · Herb

We are looking at options for travelling to North Queensland via the inland route and wonder if anyone has done recently or more importantly at end February. looking at kalgoorlie, then up to the Great central Road then onto National highway 87 to three ways then from there to A2. Its only 4000km so t...

Flags2 · Flags2

Hello fellow travellers! I am so looking forward to 'conversing' with you but I need some expert advice please - I am the researcher in our duo. We know what we want in our van (have not decided on the source though) but we know we'll need 3.5 tonnes towing capability. Our vehicle budget is <$80k a...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday...

http://themetapicture.com/an-awesome-way-of-chopping-wood/

kiwijims · kiwijims

Today's fuel prices 05/01/15 Here in Perth are,= ULP 109.9 and Diesel is 131.9 that's with-out the 4cpl discount being taken off. K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Monday 5th of January 2015 02:12:24 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-05/perth-temperatures-inching-towards-record/6001044

magraret · magraret

hi all i am going to perth and on wikicamps there are 3 caravan parks that i am looking at central c/p, banksia c/p and midland c/p we will be in a hire van so dont wantt to use it to go to perth would like to use public transport has anyone stayed in these c/ps and if so any comment on them please

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all [this has been posted elsewhere - so if you have replied there, no need to repeat yourself] I am seeking ideas please ... We have just spent 5-weeks down on the South Island - sorry Tassie - and found the RV friendliness there to be great Plenty of locations where we could stay overnight with no e...

newcomer · newcomer

descaling a portable toilet someone told us vinegar and bi carb soda, but do not know the ratio.as anyone any ideas your help would be appreciated

neilnruth · neilnruth

I just went to post a comment and this popped up in red 'You have recently posted a comment. Please wait and try again.' Has anyone else had that happen?

Santa · Santa

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-02/tree-branch-traps-camper-in-sydney-caravan-park/5996636

Maxy · Maxy

Thanks for all the help and advise when we posted about the best unit to use for moving our van from our driveway onto our front lawn area where it lives. Reversing is not a problem, but the area is very tight to swing it around. We decided on the Optitec wheel and are very happy with. Reverses van up the driv...

The Roamer · The Roamer

Just a reminder to turn off the water pump when free camping . Today, parked close to town forgot to turn off 12v water pump .Unhooked vehicle and went to town. When we came back ,discovered about 40 litre of water had been pumped out ,using the drawbar tap. Luckily didn't drain the tank and burn out the pu...

mariner · mariner

i read somewhere or was it here about using vinegar instead of chemicals in portable toilets.Would anyone know the ratio mix?

1717wayne · 1717wayne

Good afternoon all. Just wondering if anyone has any further information on the showground being re-opened for camping? I saw an article from October last year that seemed to indicate that the area would be opened again. We are planning a trip to that area late January. Any feedback would be apprecia...

Caister70 · Caister70

Due to other commitments I have a travel auction for sale..... 10 nights at a powered site at Loxton Big4 Caravan Park. To be taken by 31st. March this year. ....$160. Please call or text on 0402063580. Cheers Alan.

gillyb · gillyb

Its not something I do on a regular basis but sometimes it just has to be done!!!!!! therefore I was wondering what most of you do.....are there irons for hire in most van park laundries or is it better to take one along on the trip ?

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-04/fears-dozens-homes-lost-in-sa-bushfires/5998886

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-02/fires-across-victoria-and-south-australia/5997682?section=vic

Pemmore · Pemmore

We have a new Thetford cassette toilet and emptied it but now find the full light want go off. any suggestions.Thanks

Collo · Collo

Is there an app for tablet or phone that shows me where service centers are located on major roads/freeways? Collo.

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	Travelling from Esperance WA to Long Reach QLds (Preview) We are looking at options for travelling to North Queensland via the inland route and wonder if anyone has done recently or more importantly at end February. looking at kalgoorlie, then up to the Great central Road then onto National highway 87 to three ways then from there to A2. Its only 4000km so t...	Herb	8	1232	11:20 AM Jan 6, 2015 by Joga
	Choosing our vehicle ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello fellow travellers! I am so looking forward to 'conversing' with you but I need some expert advice please - I am the researcher in our duo. We know what we want in our van (have not decided on the source though) but we know we'll need 3.5 tonnes towing capability. Our vehicle budget is <$80k a...	Flags2	34	2959	11:05 AM Jan 6, 2015 by Flags2
	Any takers? (Preview) Gday... http://themetapicture.com/an-awesome-way-of-chopping-wood/	rockylizard	4	882	11:00 AM Jan 6, 2015 by New Wanderers
	Perth Fuel Prices (Preview) Today's fuel prices 05/01/15 Here in Perth are,= ULP 109.9 and Diesel is 131.9 that's with-out the 4cpl discount being taken off. K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Monday 5th of January 2015 02:12:24 PM	kiwijims	7	684	09:32 PM Jan 5, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	It's getting warm in the West !! (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-05/perth-temperatures-inching-towards-record/6001044	kiwijims	4	515	09:26 PM Jan 5, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	caravan parks in perth (Preview) hi all i am going to perth and on wikicamps there are 3 caravan parks that i am looking at central c/p, banksia c/p and midland c/p we will be in a hire van so dont wantt to use it to go to perth would like to use public transport has anyone stayed in these c/ps and if so any comment on them please	magraret	5	705	09:01 PM Jan 5, 2015 by frangipani
	Non-toileted vans in "Self-Contained" camp areas (Preview) G'day all [this has been posted elsewhere - so if you have replied there, no need to repeat yourself] I am seeking ideas please ... We have just spent 5-weeks down on the South Island - sorry Tassie - and found the RV friendliness there to be great Plenty of locations where we could stay overnight with no e...	Ozzie_Traveller	17	2580	07:29 PM Jan 5, 2015 by JackoFJR
	descaling a portable toilet (Preview) descaling a portable toilet someone told us vinegar and bi carb soda, but do not know the ratio.as anyone any ideas your help would be appreciated	newcomer	15	4702	06:58 PM Jan 5, 2015 by Blues Man
	You have recently posted a comment. (Preview) I just went to post a comment and this popped up in red 'You have recently posted a comment. Please wait and try again.' Has anyone else had that happen?	neilnruth	13	1235	06:02 PM Jan 5, 2015 by neilnruth
	wicked camper van crushed by falling tree branch. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-02/tree-branch-traps-camper-in-sydney-caravan-park/5996636	Santa	20	1702	10:33 AM Jan 5, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Optitec power wheel (Preview) Thanks for all the help and advise when we posted about the best unit to use for moving our van from our driveway onto our front lawn area where it lives. Reversing is not a problem, but the area is very tight to swing it around. We decided on the Optitec wheel and are very happy with. Reverses van up the driv...	Maxy	5	5411	10:41 PM Jan 4, 2015 by ShortNorth
	Water theft (Preview) Just a reminder to turn off the water pump when free camping . Today, parked close to town forgot to turn off 12v water pump .Unhooked vehicle and went to town. When we came back ,discovered about 40 litre of water had been pumped out ,using the drawbar tap. Luckily didn't drain the tank and burn out the pu...	The Roamer	15	2112	10:17 PM Jan 4, 2015 by DeBe
	portable toilets (Preview) i read somewhere or was it here about using vinegar instead of chemicals in portable toilets.Would anyone know the ratio mix?	mariner	12	3602	09:43 PM Jan 4, 2015 by Delta18
	Murwillumbah showground (Preview) Good afternoon all. Just wondering if anyone has any further information on the showground being re-opened for camping? I saw an article from October last year that seemed to indicate that the area would be opened again. We are planning a trip to that area late January. Any feedback would be apprecia...	1717wayne	11	2474	09:33 PM Jan 4, 2015 by Dunmowin
	Travel auction (Preview) Due to other commitments I have a travel auction for sale..... 10 nights at a powered site at Loxton Big4 Caravan Park. To be taken by 31st. March this year. ....$160. Please call or text on 0402063580. Cheers Alan.	Caister70	1	692	09:20 PM Jan 4, 2015 by neilnruth
	Ironing........................... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Its not something I do on a regular basis but sometimes it just has to be done!!!!!! therefore I was wondering what most of you do.....are there irons for hire in most van park laundries or is it better to take one along on the trip ?	gillyb	56	4247	09:19 PM Jan 4, 2015 by jules47
	SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES;- UPDATES (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-04/fears-dozens-homes-lost-in-sa-bushfires/5998886	kiwijims	0	559	02:41 PM Jan 4, 2015 by kiwijims
	Bushfires in Victoria & South Australia (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-02/fires-across-victoria-and-south-australia/5997682?section=vic	kiwijims	10	1306	08:40 AM Jan 4, 2015 by Gerty Dancer
	Toilet light (Preview) We have a new Thetford cassette toilet and emptied it but now find the full light want go off. any suggestions.Thanks	Pemmore	4	845	11:23 PM Jan 3, 2015 by Cupie
	Service center app? (Preview) Is there an app for tablet or phone that shows me where service centers are located on major roads/freeways? Collo.	Collo	3	840	12:50 PM Jan 3, 2015 by aussietraveller
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