The Grey Nomads - General

magraret · magraret

Hi all i have a question is there any one who is sick of packing the van and then unpacking every time one wants to go away for short trips I have got to the stage i dont want to do it any more and We want to do short quick trips about every month and it is a pain i am trying to re organize so it can work better My h...

RosieW · RosieW

We are now officially on the road. We are looking for an online app that will mark not only where we have been, but the route taken to get there, so we can share our travels with the family. We've looked at Travellerspoint, but that isn't quite right. Anyone use this kind of thing, and have any recommenda...

philchez · philchez

Hi there, really value feedback on what route/journey/distance you would choose to travel if you had a 3 month timeframe. We are planning leaving from NSW in April 2015 but don't want our trip to be rushed by trying to fit too much in. We do not have an off-road setup but caravan equipped for free campin...

milo · milo

Hi guys been awhile since I last posted, just been busy, and trying to get used to having my own time now , now not looking after my dad who I miss so much... bit of a question, long rant too I guess.. I'm on the disability pension , and do some times struggle to make ends meet , even when my dad was around I ran...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I read an article recently about the Lightning Ridge and Grawin Opal fields. The author apparently had stayed at the free caravan camping area behind the Glengarry Hilton at Grawin. I spent a day at and around Grawin back in 2010 and never noticed a free camp. Has anyone stayed there? How much r...

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

On saturday arvo 24/05/2014 at app 2 pm I was watching 7 two, then the signal went off and was off till I went to at bed at 7 pm? This morning sunday I tried it at 7 am and was working ok with a good quality signal. Maybe the sat went off or a big upgrade, just wondering if anyone else lost there vast signal? Le...

poodles1950 · poodles1950

Heading north for the winter and wondering how many red hatters are doing the same. Hope to visit chapters along the way, it's always such fun to share stories. MOTH is happy to amuse himself while I'm off in my red hat - in fact, I think he enjoys the peace and quiet..............

milo · milo

hi guys, you know I'm a dreamer and most things I have been looking at are higher than my carport, which is extended of my house , ie the roof comes along it and all tiled wonder if it were worth getting rid of it?? not sure how though.. Ill take a photo of it over the weekend to show , I gather would be a builder...

woolman · woolman

This van came out from a rest area just before I over took. Severe lean to the right and tow ball about a foot too high. Once it got up some speed it had a fair old wobble. Glad I was in front at that stage I think I have attached the file from dash camera

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

A few cheap and nasty inverters in ebay at AU $9.99 ,no way am I going to buy rubbish (Is it april the 1 st today? $9.99 for the item+AU $99.99 Express Postage from the slow boat from China, Come in sucker I say http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=ps+power+inverter&_osacat=0&_...

Collo · Collo

Where are the best spots to see whales along the SA/WA coast and best time of the year? Thanks, Collo.

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

has any one joined this outfit ,we saw them at the field days in tassie beginning of the month, just want to know if thy are any good or not thy don't seen to have much about tassie in there book the nomad thanks

patmc49 · patmc49

Anyone got a remedy to stop this bloomin itching.

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I've read the past threads on this subject, but I have been prompted to raise it again. A truck driver spoke to me about caravans in truck parking bays. One of the issues is, trucks can't park in caravan free camps. There are a couple reasons, such as not enough room for big trucks, accessibility to dif...

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

Anyone who has Ebay account best to change your pass word asap, those Chinese hackers have got all accounts and pass words. If you go into Ebay be most likely they will ask you to confirm your account name or email and pass word, then the send you a email to verify it is you and request you change you pas...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

We certainly have come a long way and are at the Pebbles for two nights, leaving tomorrow Friday. What a great spot, very special significance to the Aboriginal Women. The weather is beautiful and yes we are in drought conditions to answer someone who asked the question in my last thread. No rain for a l...

2foot6 · 2foot6

Jayco 5th wheeler recall Jayco has recalled a number of 5th wheelers Chassis Numbers Between R20005 & S20033 The gas bottle storage compartment may not be correctly sealed. In the worst case scenario, if a gas bottle were to leak it may enter the cabin and pose a fire or suffocation hazard to the o...

revemike · revemike

I am not sure if this is the correct location for this post, however, here goes.... I have to replace the tyres on my tow vehicle (Prado). This will be the first time I have replaced tyres and I am not sure what is the best option. I would love to get Cooper Tyres but the cost is too high... any recommendation...

dragonfly1 · dragonfly1

We left Nyah and travelled to Ribinvale where we stopped at the Bakery for a homemade pastie and coffee, we then moved on to Mildura spent a couple of hours shopping before driving out to Physic Bend. This a a magic camp site with little areas covered in gravel and your own fire place and picnic table, n...

Helena · Helena

Hi All, We are travelling to Perth from Adelaide and then want to go across to Queensland, do we have to come back across the Nullabor again and go through Broken Hill or can we get through another way, bearing in mind that we only have a Mazda camper not a four wheel drive. Thanks for any help that you can gi...

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	sick of packing and unpacking the van (Preview) Hi all i have a question is there any one who is sick of packing the van and then unpacking every time one wants to go away for short trips I have got to the stage i dont want to do it any more and We want to do short quick trips about every month and it is a pain i am trying to re organize so it can work better My h...	magraret	14	1870	05:40 PM May 26, 2014 by JRH
	Interactive online maps to show where you have been? (Preview) We are now officially on the road. We are looking for an online app that will mark not only where we have been, but the route taken to get there, so we can share our travels with the family. We've looked at Travellerspoint, but that isn't quite right. Anyone use this kind of thing, and have any recommenda...	RosieW	4	1021	05:08 PM May 26, 2014 by spida
	3 month road trip (Preview) Hi there, really value feedback on what route/journey/distance you would choose to travel if you had a 3 month timeframe. We are planning leaving from NSW in April 2015 but don't want our trip to be rushed by trying to fit too much in. We do not have an off-road setup but caravan equipped for free campin...	philchez	6	895	12:39 PM May 26, 2014 by The Phantom
	should I feel this way? (Preview) Hi guys been awhile since I last posted, just been busy, and trying to get used to having my own time now , now not looking after my dad who I miss so much... bit of a question, long rant too I guess.. I'm on the disability pension , and do some times struggle to make ends meet , even when my dad was around I ran...	milo	14	1257	11:56 AM May 26, 2014 by Legendts
	Grawin Caravan Camping (Preview) Gday... I read an article recently about the Lightning Ridge and Grawin Opal fields. The author apparently had stayed at the free caravan camping area behind the Glengarry Hilton at Grawin. I spent a day at and around Grawin back in 2010 and never noticed a free camp. Has anyone stayed there? How much r...	rockylizard	3	2156	07:00 AM May 26, 2014 by Willow
	Did anyone else loose there vast tv? (Preview) On saturday arvo 24/05/2014 at app 2 pm I was watching 7 two, then the signal went off and was off till I went to at bed at 7 pm? This morning sunday I tried it at 7 am and was working ok with a good quality signal. Maybe the sat went off or a big upgrade, just wondering if anyone else lost there vast signal? Le...	graham (chickenman)	2	741	07:08 PM May 25, 2014 by _wombat_
	Red Hatters on the road (Preview) Heading north for the winter and wondering how many red hatters are doing the same. Hope to visit chapters along the way, it's always such fun to share stories. MOTH is happy to amuse himself while I'm off in my red hat - in fact, I think he enjoys the peace and quiet..............	poodles1950	11	1070	05:10 PM May 25, 2014 by poodles1950
	height issues of vans (Preview) hi guys, you know I'm a dreamer and most things I have been looking at are higher than my carport, which is extended of my house , ie the roof comes along it and all tiled wonder if it were worth getting rid of it?? not sure how though.. Ill take a photo of it over the weekend to show , I gather would be a builder...	milo	15	3219	01:31 PM May 25, 2014 by milo
	caravan set up (Preview) This van came out from a rest area just before I over took. Severe lean to the right and tow ball about a foot too high. Once it got up some speed it had a fair old wobble. Glad I was in front at that stage I think I have attached the file from dash camera	woolman	2	1028	12:58 PM May 25, 2014 by Dougwe
	1500W Watt Auto Power Inverter DC 12V To AC 220V (Preview) A few cheap and nasty inverters in ebay at AU $9.99 ,no way am I going to buy rubbish (Is it april the 1 st today? $9.99 for the item+AU $99.99 Express Postage from the slow boat from China, Come in sucker I say http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=ps+power+inverter&_osacat=0&_...	graham (chickenman)	0	422	10:00 AM May 25, 2014 by graham (chickenman)
	Whale watching (Preview) Where are the best spots to see whales along the SA/WA coast and best time of the year? Thanks, Collo.	Collo	5	620	08:22 AM May 25, 2014 by _wombat_
	Australian caravan club limited (Preview) has any one joined this outfit ,we saw them at the field days in tassie beginning of the month, just want to know if thy are any good or not thy don't seen to have much about tassie in there book the nomad thanks	Cowboy7307	9	2172	10:08 PM May 24, 2014 by AlbyofCraigmore
	scrub itches (Preview) Anyone got a remedy to stop this bloomin itching.	patmc49	10	1834	09:06 PM May 24, 2014 by Vic41
	PARKING BAYS - Again (Preview) I've read the past threads on this subject, but I have been prompted to raise it again. A truck driver spoke to me about caravans in truck parking bays. One of the issues is, trucks can't park in caravan free camps. There are a couple reasons, such as not enough room for big trucks, accessibility to dif...	Cruising Granny	11	1557	04:58 PM May 24, 2014 by valnrob
	Ebay has been hacked by the Chinese (Preview) Anyone who has Ebay account best to change your pass word asap, those Chinese hackers have got all accounts and pass words. If you go into Ebay be most likely they will ask you to confirm your account name or email and pass word, then the send you a email to verify it is you and request you change you pas...	graham (chickenman)	16	1731	11:34 AM May 24, 2014 by dING
	We are now in the Northern Territory (Preview) We certainly have come a long way and are at the Pebbles for two nights, leaving tomorrow Friday. What a great spot, very special significance to the Aboriginal Women. The weather is beautiful and yes we are in drought conditions to answer someone who asked the question in my last thread. No rain for a l...	Happywanderer	19	2726	11:27 AM May 24, 2014 by _wombat_
	Jayco 5th wheeler recall (Preview) Jayco 5th wheeler recall Jayco has recalled a number of 5th wheelers Chassis Numbers Between R20005 & S20033 The gas bottle storage compartment may not be correctly sealed. In the worst case scenario, if a gas bottle were to leak it may enter the cabin and pose a fire or suffocation hazard to the o...	2foot6	0	612	10:09 AM May 24, 2014 by 2foot6
	tyre recommendations (Preview) I am not sure if this is the correct location for this post, however, here goes.... I have to replace the tyres on my tow vehicle (Prado). This will be the first time I have replaced tyres and I am not sure what is the best option. I would love to get Cooper Tyres but the cost is too high... any recommendation...	revemike	14	1039	08:42 AM May 24, 2014 by _wombat_
	Gold Coast to Murray update (Preview) We left Nyah and travelled to Ribinvale where we stopped at the Bakery for a homemade pastie and coffee, we then moved on to Mildura spent a couple of hours shopping before driving out to Physic Bend. This a a magic camp site with little areas covered in gravel and your own fire place and picnic table, n...	dragonfly1	2	543	10:01 PM May 23, 2014 by JohnR
	Perth - Queensland (Preview) Hi All, We are travelling to Perth from Adelaide and then want to go across to Queensland, do we have to come back across the Nullabor again and go through Broken Hill or can we get through another way, bearing in mind that we only have a Mazda camper not a four wheel drive. Thanks for any help that you can gi...	Helena	5	636	09:09 PM May 23, 2014 by Baz421
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