The Grey Nomads - General

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-01/woman-swears-at-judge-removed-from-court-in-caravan-death-case/5782100

TAJ · TAJ

had 3 nights b@b port sorell used as base went to launcestion gorge beaconsfield deloraine sheffield (murals painted every where)must see had 2 nights bicheno nice spot went visit coles bay nat park wine glass bay 2 nights at taranna masons cottages spent most of the day visiting port arthur 4 ni...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Just been thinking about this; if you were to use a WDH with any of the Rotational hitches in the case of a incident,(van roll over) I think the WDH would work against the principal of rotational the hitch. The WDH bar on the high side at time of roll over would tend to lift that side of the tug as well, defeat...

gerard gue · gerard gue

Bathurst 1964, when safety was not thought of -They certainly were the days.Looks like the only mods for racing is the removal of the hubcaps and tape over the headlights, and look how many are registered, otherwise it is what was driven on the road.But look at the track, wooden fences, trees and power...

Oma · Oma

Has anyone out there got this knitted rug pattern please?

Glenelg · Glenelg

the wife moved out today with all the furniture, i'm sat here having a RED of course have to move out next wed then a true nomad. have a week to clean up. my business is sold. like Billeeeeeee i'm excited can't wait till next wed. i got a sleeping bag on floor & a little tv thats what i call rough in it see y...

Jenzarl · Jenzarl

Today I traveled from the Sunshine Coast to Gympie to receive a clasp for my medal for 25 years of service for the State Emergency Service in Queensland. It was a an honour To be recognized in this way for all the times I got a phone call dropped what I was doing and ran out the door to do Traffic Control, Stor...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Well Maz and I spent 3 hours going around a few caravan yards in Cannington, WA looking for our starter van. We went in with a mid set of buy old, cheap and simple- say 1990-2000, small pop-top, no loo or shower as won't need that for many years, mainly for use at Rogaines or CP's. Hopefully around 10-15g...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, Well, the Avan is sold I still have it until about 6/11/14 though. The "Chief" is ready this week but I have put delivery back until about this time next month as I have agreed to take the Avan over to the NSW south coast for the buyer. I am going over there anyway and can't tow two vans. I...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Has anyone stayed at the Frank Lupino Memorial Park (CAW7 WA 194). It is a picnic area 16kms of Armadale or 42 km N or Pinjarra on the South Western Highway. Is is off the road, heavily treed (we need the solar), suitable for a 7 day stay? Quiet? Safe? Frequented by other GNs? Looking for a free camp on so...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Ok guys n gals I have just discovered that my batteries have been cooked they are / were Full River Gel batteries 225 Ah made in the USA by the look of them the research I have done so far tells me that you need certain types of chargers depending on weather it is a wet , Agm or Gell battery and mine had the wron...

jules47 · jules47

Just off the highway, near the water tank in town. Big area, with power, and water available. Hot showers, toilets, camp kitchen, bbq, washing machine and dryer in the camp kitchen. Dump point on site as well. Honesty system with envelopes - on door on camp end of toilet block. $20 powered x 2 peopl...

madcart · madcart

Sorry if this has been B4 but can someone please tell me what do you look for when you are inspecting the van before handover? We are getting delivery of our Nova Revive soon and as we are novices and this will be our permanent home we need to get it right. Thanks in advance. Cheers Chris

shekon · shekon

Two companies polar opposites in the customer service department. I am in need of a new toilet cassette. No problem, or so I thought. I did the ring around here in Brisbane to find out where I could purchase one, had all the details of the number etc, and finally found a place that over the phone said yes...

Blue · Blue

anyone?

clarence · clarence

OUR SUZUKI VITARA, FITTED WITH A HITCH AND GO IS UP FOR INSURANCE AGAIN, SOME COMPANIES DONT WANT TO TOUCH IT BECAUSE ITS MODIFIED. CURRENTLY WITH KEN TAME SAME AS MOTORHOME, BUT THERE MUST BE CHEAPER SOMEWHERE. SUGGESTIONS WELCOME PLEASE. VIC

Redlander · Redlander

After a 4 month wait we have finally taken delivery of our very first van. A New Age Little Joey 16S. Picked it up on Friday. Woohoo Now comes the purchase of the additional needs like outside table and chairs, pots and pans, small BBQ etc etc. We have booked into a CP at Hastings Point NSW for 4 days fo...

Jonathan · Jonathan

Due to health reasons, Hartwood next year has been cancelled .. http://www.paulmccloud.com/hartwood.php

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I knew it wouldn't take long for insurers to develop a whole new scam to get more out of the compulsory NSW third party insurance. With the NSW government considering demerit points for parking infringements.. The scary part is all insurance companies will follow suit once they see a new untapped...

the rocket · the rocket

Good morning everyone. does anyone know what this is for. it is above our bed on the ceiling. the black round thing is surround sound. the rectangular thing - haven't a clue. thanks Rocket n Strop

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Woman who allegedly killed caravan park owner ejected from Court..... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-01/woman-swears-at-judge-removed-from-court-in-caravan-death-case/5782100	Vic41	1	866	09:21 PM Oct 24, 2014 by Vic41
	tasmania trip no van (Preview) had 3 nights b@b port sorell used as base went to launcestion gorge beaconsfield deloraine sheffield (murals painted every where)must see had 2 nights bicheno nice spot went visit coles bay nat park wine glass bay 2 nights at taranna masons cottages spent most of the day visiting port arthur 4 ni...	TAJ	8	933	04:47 PM Oct 24, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Rotational hitches vers's WDH. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Just been thinking about this; if you were to use a WDH with any of the Rotational hitches in the case of a incident,(van roll over) I think the WDH would work against the principal of rotational the hitch. The WDH bar on the high side at time of roll over would tend to lift that side of the tug as well, defeat...	justcruisin01	31	1970	01:59 PM Oct 24, 2014 by Webmaster
	bathurst 1964 (Preview) Bathurst 1964, when safety was not thought of -They certainly were the days.Looks like the only mods for racing is the removal of the hubcaps and tape over the headlights, and look how many are registered, otherwise it is what was driven on the road.But look at the track, wooden fences, trees and power...	gerard gue	17	2589	12:57 PM Oct 24, 2014 by Kisha
	Knitted rug pattern (Preview) Has anyone out there got this knitted rug pattern please?	Oma	3	482	08:20 AM Oct 24, 2014 by Oma
	Empty house. (Preview) the wife moved out today with all the furniture, i'm sat here having a RED of course have to move out next wed then a true nomad. have a week to clean up. my business is sold. like Billeeeeeee i'm excited can't wait till next wed. i got a sleeping bag on floor & a little tv thats what i call rough in it see y...	Glenelg	12	1032	06:07 AM Oct 24, 2014 by Glenelg
	Closure to 25 years of Service (Preview) Today I traveled from the Sunshine Coast to Gympie to receive a clasp for my medal for 25 years of service for the State Emergency Service in Queensland. It was a an honour To be recognized in this way for all the times I got a phone call dropped what I was doing and ran out the door to do Traffic Control, Stor...	Jenzarl	24	1386	01:37 AM Oct 24, 2014 by Vic41
	Getting closer .. (Preview) Well Maz and I spent 3 hours going around a few caravan yards in Cannington, WA looking for our starter van. We went in with a mid set of buy old, cheap and simple- say 1990-2000, small pop-top, no loo or shower as won't need that for many years, mainly for use at Rogaines or CP's. Hopefully around 10-15g...	Cadpete	7	1108	10:24 PM Oct 23, 2014 by Cadpete
	MY AVAN (Preview) How, Well, the Avan is sold I still have it until about 6/11/14 though. The "Chief" is ready this week but I have put delivery back until about this time next month as I have agreed to take the Avan over to the NSW south coast for the buyer. I am going over there anyway and can't tow two vans. I...	Dougwe	15	1328	08:32 PM Oct 23, 2014 by Poppy sore eye
	Frank Lupino Memorial Park - Western Australia (Preview) Has anyone stayed at the Frank Lupino Memorial Park (CAW7 WA 194). It is a picnic area 16kms of Armadale or 42 km N or Pinjarra on the South Western Highway. Is is off the road, heavily treed (we need the solar), suitable for a 7 day stay? Quiet? Safe? Frequented by other GNs? Looking for a free camp on so...	Dunmowin	14	3686	07:51 PM Oct 23, 2014 by Vic41
	Need new batteries any thoughts (Preview) Ok guys n gals I have just discovered that my batteries have been cooked they are / were Full River Gel batteries 225 Ah made in the USA by the look of them the research I have done so far tells me that you need certain types of chargers depending on weather it is a wet , Agm or Gell battery and mine had the wron...	Woody n Sue	12	958	05:49 PM Oct 23, 2014 by SnowT
	Sea Lake - Camp (Preview) Just off the highway, near the water tank in town. Big area, with power, and water available. Hot showers, toilets, camp kitchen, bbq, washing machine and dryer in the camp kitchen. Dump point on site as well. Honesty system with envelopes - on door on camp end of toilet block. $20 powered x 2 peopl...	jules47	1	575	05:48 PM Oct 23, 2014 by jules47
	pre delivery inspections (Preview) Sorry if this has been B4 but can someone please tell me what do you look for when you are inspecting the van before handover? We are getting delivery of our Nova Revive soon and as we are novices and this will be our permanent home we need to get it right. Thanks in advance. Cheers Chris	madcart	18	1276	05:36 PM Oct 23, 2014 by The Hats
	Brick bats and Bouquets. (Preview) Two companies polar opposites in the customer service department. I am in need of a new toilet cassette. No problem, or so I thought. I did the ring around here in Brisbane to find out where I could purchase one, had all the details of the number etc, and finally found a place that over the phone said yes...	shekon	8	1096	04:45 PM Oct 23, 2014 by frangipani
	Where's This?? (Preview) anyone?	Blue	11	1037	03:03 PM Oct 23, 2014 by Cupie
	INSURANCE WOES (Preview) OUR SUZUKI VITARA, FITTED WITH A HITCH AND GO IS UP FOR INSURANCE AGAIN, SOME COMPANIES DONT WANT TO TOUCH IT BECAUSE ITS MODIFIED. CURRENTLY WITH KEN TAME SAME AS MOTORHOME, BUT THERE MUST BE CHEAPER SOMEWHERE. SUGGESTIONS WELCOME PLEASE. VIC	clarence	4	646	09:34 AM Oct 23, 2014 by clarence
	Its Finally Arrived (Preview) After a 4 month wait we have finally taken delivery of our very first van. A New Age Little Joey 16S. Picked it up on Friday. Woohoo Now comes the purchase of the additional needs like outside table and chairs, pots and pans, small BBQ etc etc. We have booked into a CP at Hastings Point NSW for 4 days fo...	Redlander	13	1282	11:35 PM Oct 22, 2014 by Quanger
	Hartwood 2015 has been cancelled .. (Preview) Due to health reasons, Hartwood next year has been cancelled .. http://www.paulmccloud.com/hartwood.php	Jonathan	5	1328	10:13 PM Oct 22, 2014 by Jonathan
	New Insurance Scam (Preview) I knew it wouldn't take long for insurers to develop a whole new scam to get more out of the compulsory NSW third party insurance. With the NSW government considering demerit points for parking infringements.. The scary part is all insurance companies will follow suit once they see a new untapped...	Wombat 280	8	1157	03:50 PM Oct 22, 2014 by justcruisin01
	DO U KNOW WHAT THIS IS/ (Preview) Good morning everyone. does anyone know what this is for. it is above our bed on the ceiling. the black round thing is surround sound. the rectangular thing - haven't a clue. thanks Rocket n Strop	the rocket	9	1203	09:24 AM Oct 22, 2014 by Bryan
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