The Grey Nomads - General

Nelly · Nelly

Hello all - this may have been meant to go in I Digress. My question is how do any of you that aren't from the big cities handle the driving into these places. I am not a city driver and I get a bit worried about this. Should I just stay away perhaps and stick to the smaller towns - not sure. ...

Marionwil · Marionwil

A quick heads up for all the Grey Nomads who may be heading through Benarkin, Blackbutt QLD . There is a new shop opening in the laneway beside the famous Blackbutt bakery . Just look for THE SHED and come in say g'day, sign the visitors book, have a chat pick up some reading material, or some DVDS. Mario...

kiwijims · kiwijims

The dry spell has ended for most parts of Perth, North Side seems to be the place to be for water, We, on the South Side, received a very light sprinkle, and one really good clap of thunder this morning, but it's all blown away again, back to sunny skies and into the 30s again. http://au.news.yahoo.com/...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I have had an email say the satellite phones subsidy for travellers is ending on the 31st of March. If anyone is interested this company will expedite your paperwork and you can download the forms from this site. Must have form completed and lodged by the 28th March. http://www.satellitephonesale...

petengail · petengail

http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/city/tourists-are-camping-overnight-at-a-brisbane-street-along-the-river-with-no-toilets-nearby/story-fni9r0jy-1226859241894?sv=b169849616572fdaf82771ad3a8849e3&utm_source=Courier%20Mail&am...

hako · hako

Went looking in a caravan sales yard this morning and noted what the rego sticker ATM's said. I was amazed that most of the vans we inspected (17-18ft) had stated ATM's only 2 or 3 hundred KG above the ATM of my 12 foot Avan Cruiser (1160kg) One in particular - an Avan Madison 2 18ft dual axle had an ATM of 108...

mickm · mickm

We are travelling to Cairns from Brisbane in a couple of months and would like a couple of recommendations of caravan parks. My son who is in Cairns for 12 months said that he had heard that Palm Cove is a nice place to stay. Mick and Ann Maree

Woolly · Woolly

Went for a day trip today, just a short 600 odd Km's, through Nabiac, up the Thunderbolt Way to check out some camp spots. Pulled up at Bretti reserve and had lunch than onto Walcha. Came back to Crescent Head via the Oxley Hwy, pulled into Appsley Falls & Tia Falls which would both be very nice spots...

dING · dING

After having limited experience with both And they both have excellent points It seems that a Motor home encourages One to move on more often than one would In a caravan fuel wise they seem comparable Would appreciate some more experienced thought On the matter -- Edited by dING on Sun...

buffy61 · buffy61

Does anyone know how to get hold of portable grey water tank?? was thinking one of those tanks that has wheels on it...put it under the grey water hose for those times you aren't allowed to let grey water trickle into the dry, thirsty ground! What do others out there do when they don't have inboard grey wa...

arthur · arthur

Have searched the net for info, but can't seem to find a simple answer. I have used a standard generator before on a building site. So how does a inverter generator work? Does it draw off the car battery? Can this flatten the battery? What can I run from it?

keiron · keiron

Hello. I am ready to head out along the Golden Highway from Denman to Dunedoo in NSW, and am wondering if the road is mountainous or travels thru farming territory. Any feedback appreciated. KB

petengail · petengail

http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/three-hospitalised-after-violent-brawl-at-mudgeeraba-caravan-park/story-fnii5v6w-1226857680597

RosieW · RosieW

We passed roadworthy!!! Woot! Now I can look at booking the Spirit Troy is super-stoked, he did a lot of the fiddly bits (replaced lights, laid electrical cable, fixed air leaks). -- Edited by RosieW on Tuesday 18th of March 2014 06:40:37 PM

Bamboo · Bamboo

I am about to add a Shocker hitch to the tongue of my caravan towing vehicle. A Nissan Navara. Has anyone had experience towing with such a device. If so, please comment. I will be a newbie using such an device. With Regards, Bamboo

arthur · arthur

I am planning on living in a caravan without a town water supply. Can anyone recommend a hot shower system. I would probably set it up outside the van.

copper1 · copper1

Grey Nomad get together if interested? Well gang we are almost home from our Tassie trip and we are looking at other things to do. Mallacoota which is just over the NSW border in the East Gippsland has us beckoning once more. Currently we are free camping at Genoa just out of Mallacoota, Camps 6, #2 a...

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

I was told that because I had a caravan I would not be eligible for the CMCA discount, go figure

reglynn · reglynn

Hi, we are just wondering if there is any G N's left in Tasie as we would like to catch up some time. We will be around Launceston for about fortnight, then after the V8's will heading towards Hobart along the coast road. PS does any one know any free camps near Simmons Plains for the car racing. Cheers reg &...

hako · hako

We are told by the CFA that gas cylinders are safe and can't explode in bushfires. Have a look at this Video from Russia where many drivers have dash cams as an aid to proving fault/innocence in traffics situations and accidents. Are our gas cylinders made differently here in Australia? http://www...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	City Driving (Preview) Hello all - this may have been meant to go in I Digress. My question is how do any of you that aren't from the big cities handle the driving into these places. I am not a city driver and I get a bit worried about this. Should I just stay away perhaps and stick to the smaller towns - not sure. ...	Nelly	21	1347	10:52 AM Mar 22, 2014 by Nelly
	Benarkin, Blackbutt (Preview) A quick heads up for all the Grey Nomads who may be heading through Benarkin, Blackbutt QLD . There is a new shop opening in the laneway beside the famous Blackbutt bakery . Just look for THE SHED and come in say g'day, sign the visitors book, have a chat pick up some reading material, or some DVDS. Mario...	Marionwil	3	547	10:27 AM Mar 22, 2014 by JayDee
	Dry spell ends for Perth (Preview) The dry spell has ended for most parts of Perth, North Side seems to be the place to be for water, We, on the South Side, received a very light sprinkle, and one really good clap of thunder this morning, but it's all blown away again, back to sunny skies and into the 30s again. http://au.news.yahoo.com/...	kiwijims	7	743	09:40 AM Mar 22, 2014 by blaze
	Satellite Phone Subsidy (Preview) I have had an email say the satellite phones subsidy for travellers is ending on the 31st of March. If anyone is interested this company will expedite your paperwork and you can download the forms from this site. Must have form completed and lodged by the 28th March. http://www.satellitephonesale...	Yuglamron	0	551	09:29 AM Mar 22, 2014 by Yuglamron
	Camping in the centre of Brisbane (Preview) http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/city/tourists-are-camping-overnight-at-a-brisbane-street-along-the-river-with-no-toilets-nearby/story-fni9r0jy-1226859241894?sv=b169849616572fdaf82771ad3a8849e3&utm_source=Courier%20Mail&am...	petengail	6	853	01:46 AM Mar 22, 2014 by The dog lady
	How do they get away with it? (Preview) Went looking in a caravan sales yard this morning and noted what the rego sticker ATM's said. I was amazed that most of the vans we inspected (17-18ft) had stated ATM's only 2 or 3 hundred KG above the ATM of my 12 foot Avan Cruiser (1160kg) One in particular - an Avan Madison 2 18ft dual axle had an ATM of 108...	hako	8	1962	10:04 PM Mar 21, 2014 by ShortNorth
	Campground near Cairns (Preview) We are travelling to Cairns from Brisbane in a couple of months and would like a couple of recommendations of caravan parks. My son who is in Cairns for 12 months said that he had heard that Palm Cove is a nice place to stay. Mick and Ann Maree	mickm	3	755	09:18 PM Mar 21, 2014 by KevKim37
	Just a day trip. (Preview) Went for a day trip today, just a short 600 odd Km's, through Nabiac, up the Thunderbolt Way to check out some camp spots. Pulled up at Bretti reserve and had lunch than onto Walcha. Came back to Crescent Head via the Oxley Hwy, pulled into Appsley Falls & Tia Falls which would both be very nice spots...	Woolly	2	645	08:47 PM Mar 21, 2014 by NeilandRaine
	The Pro's and Cond of a Caravan v a Motorhome ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After having limited experience with both And they both have excellent points It seems that a Motor home encourages One to move on more often than one would In a caravan fuel wise they seem comparable Would appreciate some more experienced thought On the matter -- Edited by dING on Sun...	dING	39	2490	05:03 PM Mar 21, 2014 by wendyv
	Grey water disposal??? (Preview) Does anyone know how to get hold of portable grey water tank?? was thinking one of those tanks that has wheels on it...put it under the grey water hose for those times you aren't allowed to let grey water trickle into the dry, thirsty ground! What do others out there do when they don't have inboard grey wa...	buffy61	8	2183	04:03 PM Mar 21, 2014 by Davemate
	Inverter Generators (Preview) Have searched the net for info, but can't seem to find a simple answer. I have used a standard generator before on a building site. So how does a inverter generator work? Does it draw off the car battery? Can this flatten the battery? What can I run from it?	arthur	16	8265	08:35 AM Mar 21, 2014 by brian
	Golden Highway NSW (Preview) Hello. I am ready to head out along the Golden Highway from Denman to Dunedoo in NSW, and am wondering if the road is mountainous or travels thru farming territory. Any feedback appreciated. KB	keiron	4	723	07:43 PM Mar 20, 2014 by keiron
	Violent brawl at Gold Coast Caravan Park (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/three-hospitalised-after-violent-brawl-at-mudgeeraba-caravan-park/story-fnii5v6w-1226857680597	petengail	12	3119	05:30 PM Mar 20, 2014 by graham (chickenman)
	Roadworthy, conversion approved. Road here we come!! (Preview) We passed roadworthy!!! Woot! Now I can look at booking the Spirit Troy is super-stoked, he did a lot of the fiddly bits (replaced lights, laid electrical cable, fixed air leaks). -- Edited by RosieW on Tuesday 18th of March 2014 06:40:37 PM	RosieW	8	948	04:50 PM Mar 20, 2014 by RosieW
	CARAVAN Ride cushioning - SHOCKER AIR HITCH (Preview) I am about to add a Shocker hitch to the tongue of my caravan towing vehicle. A Nissan Navara. Has anyone had experience towing with such a device. If so, please comment. I will be a newbie using such an device. With Regards, Bamboo	Bamboo	9	7852	02:27 PM Mar 20, 2014 by Bamboo
	Shower (Preview) I am planning on living in a caravan without a town water supply. Can anyone recommend a hot shower system. I would probably set it up outside the van.	arthur	5	1086	09:22 AM Mar 20, 2014 by arthur
	Mallacoota GN Get together?? (Preview) Grey Nomad get together if interested? Well gang we are almost home from our Tassie trip and we are looking at other things to do. Mallacoota which is just over the NSW border in the East Gippsland has us beckoning once more. Currently we are free camping at Genoa just out of Mallacoota, Camps 6, #2 a...	copper1	1	576	07:58 AM Mar 20, 2014 by Dougwe
	ttline (Preview) I was told that because I had a caravan I would not be eligible for the CMCA discount, go figure	uncle wombat	3	844	11:54 PM Mar 19, 2014 by uncle wombat
	Tassie (Preview) Hi, we are just wondering if there is any G N's left in Tasie as we would like to catch up some time. We will be around Launceston for about fortnight, then after the V8's will heading towards Hobart along the coast road. PS does any one know any free camps near Simmons Plains for the car racing. Cheers reg &...	reglynn	4	546	10:20 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Chris61
	How safe are gas bottles. (Preview) We are told by the CFA that gas cylinders are safe and can't explode in bushfires. Have a look at this Video from Russia where many drivers have dash cams as an aid to proving fault/innocence in traffics situations and accidents. Are our gas cylinders made differently here in Australia? http://www...	hako	8	1356	09:03 PM Mar 19, 2014 by moamajohn
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