The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

Here in South West Gippsland Victoria so have the Avan hooked up in readiness for an early departure in the morning. I will put the tug in auto pilot and see where I end up, somewhere North I spose the tug will head too, it's warmer over the ranges

Curl · Curl

Hello All. I'm considering having a Caravan custom built. I've been advised of a Company in Melbourne called "Palace Caravans" and was wondering if anyone out there has had any dealings with them. I can't find any reviews anywhere on them at all, so thought this forum might

milo · milo

just wondering if those port a loo's like you see in the bcf stores are any good for the middle of the night thing in a camper van, ? also if I want to stay some where like greens lake for a few days , how much do they hold and where can you dump it ie clean them out if you know what I mean??

briche · briche

I have just posted the details of a further modification to this fridge installation that has improved the operation of this fridge. Because it's a bit wordy I have posted on the Techie wall. have fun with it. briche

deverall11 · deverall11

I am looking for a camping/rest area where one can do an overnight stay. The place I have in mind in on the Pacific Highway, on the left heading north and is between Newcastle and Port Macquarie. I think it is probably closer to Port. I have seen and driven past many times and usually seen vans early mornin...

bridget · bridget

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi all can anyone advise how much it costs to register a motorhome in Queensland over 4.5 tonnes? I swear that Queensland Road Transport web site is going to turn my grey(er) Cheers Deb

bridget · bridget

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

After spending 4 days or more with no power thinking it was caused by the solar regulator, I finally got into Echuca for the big job of replacing a few faulty items. What I thought was going to be a very expensive exercise turned out to be a shock. I am very lucky to still have the van as it was not the regulato...

Hendo · Hendo

Have heard that this town is not very friendly towards RV's, any feedback would be good.

Hendo · Hendo

Obviously Russia has no Road Safety Programme in place Russian Dashcam http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/openGraph/wid/1_fz9k2t30

Hendo · Hendo

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving" Albert Einstein

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

I am hooked on audio books and have listened to many on my recent trip around. Does anybody have any they wish to sell on or loan or swap? Not sure how you could organizthose sort of swap arrangement. They are expensive to buy and libraries have time limits on theirs. Tess

Vic41 · Vic41

I think a Damehood and Knighthood is warranted for Jules and Billeee for their organisation efforts in what could only be described as a marathon GN Getogether at Greens Lake. The efforts put in by them, their assistants and those who participated was amazing. Well done on a mammoth effort, an exam...

kandagal · kandagal

We spent last night in Gurley (now most will say 'never heard of it'). It is a Very small place north of Narrabri & south of Moree in NSW. We were just parked up next to the service station when a local pulled over in his car & said if we needed a good spot to spend the night just go down the next road &...

Collo · Collo

We will probaly purchase a 20 foot van or thereabouts. We have been thinking of a turbo diesel ethier a Triton, Navara, Hi lux or BT 50 as a tow vehicle. My question is. Is there any difference between a auto or manual transmission?(other than the obvious!!) Is one more suitable than the other? My wife pr...

AdventureB4Dentures · AdventureB4Dentures

Happy New Year folks! Well, we start our big adventure in 2 weeks time and I need to decide what to do with our mail! We're renting our house out so can either;redirect mail to our PO account and ask a mate to collect / redirect orpossibly put mail on hold at the PO until we have a forwarding address (e.g ever...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.youtube.com/embed/eryxAcsTcOA?rel=0

Wizardofoz · Wizardofoz

Sorry to be a pain, but could somes help me by showing how to find locations on this site? I know that I am a dill, but don't ask and don't find out.

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

As the heading states, we're heading off on our first big trip in a week or so. We're going to Moulamein nsw to visit Russell's mum, Mildura to see his brother and then Melbourne to see our sisters. We've decided to head down the NE hwy and back to Brisbane via the Newell hwy. We used to live down south so w...

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	HAD THIS BAD WEATHER (Preview) Here in South West Gippsland Victoria so have the Avan hooked up in readiness for an early departure in the morning. I will put the tug in auto pilot and see where I end up, somewhere North I spose the tug will head too, it's warmer over the ranges	Dougwe	8	771	02:17 PM Jan 8, 2014 by Dougwe
	Palace Caravans. (Preview) Hello All. I'm considering having a Caravan custom built. I've been advised of a Company in Melbourne called "Palace Caravans" and was wondering if anyone out there has had any dealings with them. I can't find any reviews anywhere on them at all, so thought this forum might	Curl	1	754	09:41 AM Jan 8, 2014 by gooba53
	porta loo for camper van (Preview) just wondering if those port a loo's like you see in the bcf stores are any good for the middle of the night thing in a camper van, ? also if I want to stay some where like greens lake for a few days , how much do they hold and where can you dump it ie clean them out if you know what I mean??	milo	12	1473	09:39 AM Jan 8, 2014 by Bryan
	Another modification to dometic 3way fridge. (Preview) I have just posted the details of a further modification to this fridge installation that has improved the operation of this fridge. Because it's a bit wordy I have posted on the Techie wall. have fun with it. briche	briche	0	558	08:22 PM Jan 7, 2014 by briche
	Camping/rest area (Preview) I am looking for a camping/rest area where one can do an overnight stay. The place I have in mind in on the Pacific Highway, on the left heading north and is between Newcastle and Port Macquarie. I think it is probably closer to Port. I have seen and driven past many times and usually seen vans early mornin...	deverall11	9	1200	07:08 PM Jan 7, 2014 by NeilandRaine
	I did not do it ...lol (Preview)	bridget	1	570	07:04 PM Jan 7, 2014 by Pondy
	New Registration Fees (Preview) Hi all can anyone advise how much it costs to register a motorhome in Queensland over 4.5 tonnes? I swear that Queensland Road Transport web site is going to turn my grey(er) Cheers Deb	rollingstone	10	998	06:58 PM Jan 7, 2014 by Wombat 280
	Sounds like a plan.....lol (Preview)	bridget	1	494	06:37 PM Jan 7, 2014 by chopit
	Even newer setups can be hazardous. (Preview) After spending 4 days or more with no power thinking it was caused by the solar regulator, I finally got into Echuca for the big job of replacing a few faulty items. What I thought was going to be a very expensive exercise turned out to be a shock. I am very lucky to still have the van as it was not the regulato...	Happywanderer	15	1241	05:18 PM Jan 7, 2014 by native pepper
	Gloucester, RV Friendly or not? (Preview) Have heard that this town is not very friendly towards RV's, any feedback would be good.	Hendo	7	1410	01:28 PM Jan 7, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	Tow a Van in Russia - NO WAY! (Preview) Obviously Russia has no Road Safety Programme in place Russian Dashcam http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/openGraph/wid/1_fz9k2t30	Hendo	4	647	10:47 AM Jan 7, 2014 by Ontos45
	Quote of the day (Preview) "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving" Albert Einstein	Hendo	1	614	09:42 AM Jan 7, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	Audio books (Preview) I am hooked on audio books and have listened to many on my recent trip around. Does anybody have any they wish to sell on or loan or swap? Not sure how you could organizthose sort of swap arrangement. They are expensive to buy and libraries have time limits on theirs. Tess	Evie n Rhys	4	522	01:39 AM Jan 7, 2014 by milo
	Congratulations Jules & Billeeee For Marathon Greens Lake GTG (Preview) I think a Damehood and Knighthood is warranted for Jules and Billeee for their organisation efforts in what could only be described as a marathon GN Getogether at Greens Lake. The efforts put in by them, their assistants and those who participated was amazing. Well done on a mammoth effort, an exam...	Vic41	9	845	08:33 PM Jan 6, 2014 by Happywanderer
	RV Friendly Town (Preview) We spent last night in Gurley (now most will say 'never heard of it'). It is a Very small place north of Narrabri & south of Moree in NSW. We were just parked up next to the service station when a local pulled over in his car & said if we needed a good spot to spend the night just go down the next road &...	kandagal	1	513	04:18 PM Jan 6, 2014 by Yuglamron
	Manual or auto for towing? (Preview) We will probaly purchase a 20 foot van or thereabouts. We have been thinking of a turbo diesel ethier a Triton, Navara, Hi lux or BT 50 as a tow vehicle. My question is. Is there any difference between a auto or manual transmission?(other than the obvious!!) Is one more suitable than the other? My wife pr...	Collo	9	1677	12:45 PM Jan 6, 2014 by briche
	Redirecting mail suggestions please! (Preview) Happy New Year folks! Well, we start our big adventure in 2 weeks time and I need to decide what to do with our mail! We're renting our house out so can either;redirect mail to our PO account and ask a mate to collect / redirect orpossibly put mail on hold at the PO until we have a forwarding address (e.g ever...	AdventureB4Dentures	4	409	12:07 PM Jan 6, 2014 by AdventureB4Dentures
	Bears (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/embed/eryxAcsTcOA?rel=0	_wombat_	2	502	10:10 AM Jan 6, 2014 by Ontos45
	Wiki Camps. (Preview) Sorry to be a pain, but could somes help me by showing how to find locations on this site? I know that I am a dill, but don't ask and don't find out.	Wizardofoz	5	916	09:08 AM Jan 6, 2014 by _wombat_
	First big trip suggestions (Preview) As the heading states, we're heading off on our first big trip in a week or so. We're going to Moulamein nsw to visit Russell's mum, Mildura to see his brother and then Melbourne to see our sisters. We've decided to head down the NE hwy and back to Brisbane via the Newell hwy. We used to live down south so w...	Flicka9736	8	1019	08:51 AM Jan 6, 2014 by Radar
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