The Grey Nomads - General

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Hi all, have been ill for a little while but back now to make a pain of myself again. i have been told that motor homes are VERY unstable, subject to road conditions and wind. Both while driving and when parked up. is this really an issue? if so how do you manage it, pit was even said that on a windy night you ma...

mr glassies · mr glassies

hi guys saw a mobile home this morn heading sth along crikey way (steve erwin way ) no front window nice lookiin rig . dibs

countryroad · countryroad

I topped up and it was $25.10, picked up 2lt milk, went to pay. I said No. 7 and the milk please. He said $38.40...I said NO the little white Corolla $25,10. He said that's already been paid for!!! I was left to pay the higher amount. I didn't have to pay the $38.40 but other car had driven off. What a Cheek...

Duh · Duh

Visited this place a couple of days ago, about 200 kms n/n/e of Perth. Not listed in Camps, but I noticed on a current tourist brochure it shows a tent to signify camping, couldn't see any no camping signs anywhere, one long drop toilet at the cave parking area. This has a large turn around where you coul...

Big Gregg · Big Gregg

Simple question and hoping for a "simple" answer ? Have a roof-mounted internal wind-up Wineguard aerial which seems to be stuck down somehow Do not want to force it as it'll probably break something . Have yet to try someone up top while I try to wind it up from inside Any suggestions th...

jay · jay

We are in the market for a new van, we rented our house out & have lived in our 04 Roadstar Limited Edition for the last 4 years & love the life on the road, our Rodie has been a terrific van but we need to go for a full ensuite model 21',now. Can anyone comment on the Idlylic vans, they are ...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Just spent 2 nights Fri & Sat night Dicky Beach CP great spot lovely park , arrived 1pm and had to be out by 10am Sunday. $48/night out of season. No wonder people want to free camp and not go into CP's. Am I over reacting.The highest we have ever paid was $50/night over the Xmas - New Year period whi...

herbie · herbie

Cloncurry info centre would like everyone to know due to the water shortage could all the traveller's along the Flinders & Barkly H/ Ways be awear that council's are asking that traveller's take ONLY 30lts of Drinking Water from each of the towns. This will help share the burden around as they are...

deconuts · deconuts

After four months of diligent research we finally bought our new, and first, van today at the Penrith RV show. It's a Concept SX 22' 6". We particularly liked the excellent build quality, finish and a lot of extras that come standard, and, having only this week read the most positive review ...

ken thomas · ken thomas

Was told to camp at the showground, but they are now closed to caravans due to pressure. I was directed to St Pats race course and can stay here for $25 per night powered, the facilities are fairly basic, but toilets and showers in the jockey room, water is available ,but you have to find the taps, dump poi...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi campers, Just returned from our winter holiday and came back with a damaged awning. Probably clipped an overhanging tree somewhere. Having it replaced next week...Now, any ideas on how to protect the new one from same problem? I thought there was a plastic cover could be bought, but awning re...

magraret · magraret

well i have looked on other post and cant find any response so what do you women do when you are at home do you work do you volunter what fills your days

leslie · leslie

I would like to know how the d max tows! my caravan is 2.5tons. and fuel comsumption

chopit · chopit

I'm going to have a look at a Gallivantor pop top caravan. It raises up the walls & roof on hydraulic rams. A battery powers an electric motor that raises & lowers it. Looks interesting, just can't find anything on the net about them. Anyone know anything about them ?

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all looking to free camp between Cunnamulla and Bourke along Warrego River,,, hoping htere is still a trace of water in the river. Any suggestions please. Baz

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Planning to go to Stirling Ranges later this month. Can anyone tell us if you can have a camp fire there. I know they have gas bbqs, so that may well rule out campfires.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Went to the show this morning arriving around 9.30 and joined the que to pay the entry fee for the first time since the show started, the line to pay was about 250 meters long because they only had 3 pay windows which was totally inadequate. it took around half an hour to reach the pay booth and a lot of peop...

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

I was reading the letters in the Wanderer about flat tyres and the weight of your motorhome. I have a Sunliner Holiday and it is over 2 tone my question is can you get road assistance or what do you do I am sure I could not lift the tyre to change it . I am a member of the NRMA but have not put the Motorhome o...

countryroad · countryroad

Did see these at Penrith. 12v / 24v / 240v Made on the Central Coast or should say put together on the Central Coast. www.bushman.com.au

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm sitting in the Childers Library as its the only way I can get my laptop to connect to internet. Wanted to show you the large bus I saw at Lightening Ridge. It may come out too big as I can't work out how to resize the photo while sitting here. Have resized, took a bit of work though.

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	Motorhome stability (Preview) Hi all, have been ill for a little while but back now to make a pain of myself again. i have been told that motor homes are VERY unstable, subject to road conditions and wind. Both while driving and when parked up. is this really an issue? if so how do you manage it, pit was even said that on a windy night you ma...	Poppy sore eye	14	1886	04:01 PM Sep 11, 2013 by pawsoz
	was that you (Preview) hi guys saw a mobile home this morn heading sth along crikey way (steve erwin way ) no front window nice lookiin rig . dibs	mr glassies	4	608	08:23 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	surprise at the servo (Preview) I topped up and it was $25.10, picked up 2lt milk, went to pay. I said No. 7 and the milk please. He said $38.40...I said NO the little white Corolla $25,10. He said that's already been paid for!!! I was left to pay the higher amount. I didn't have to pay the $38.40 but other car had driven off. What a Cheek...	countryroad	19	1178	02:44 PM Sep 11, 2013 by Ontos45
	Jingemia Cave - Watheroo National Park WA (Preview) Visited this place a couple of days ago, about 200 kms n/n/e of Perth. Not listed in Camps, but I noticed on a current tourist brochure it shows a tent to signify camping, couldn't see any no camping signs anywhere, one long drop toilet at the cave parking area. This has a large turn around where you coul...	Duh	2	2730	07:44 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Duh
	Stuck Wineguard aerial (Preview) Simple question and hoping for a "simple" answer ? Have a roof-mounted internal wind-up Wineguard aerial which seems to be stuck down somehow Do not want to force it as it'll probably break something . Have yet to try someone up top while I try to wind it up from inside Any suggestions th...	Big Gregg	8	944	05:39 AM Sep 11, 2013 by herbie
	New caravan hunt. (Preview) We are in the market for a new van, we rented our house out & have lived in our 04 Roadstar Limited Edition for the last 4 years & love the life on the road, our Rodie has been a terrific van but we need to go for a full ensuite model 21',now. Can anyone comment on the Idlylic vans, they are ...	jay	5	3222	03:52 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Les_Donz
	Overpriced or not,what do you think ?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just spent 2 nights Fri & Sat night Dicky Beach CP great spot lovely park , arrived 1pm and had to be out by 10am Sunday. $48/night out of season. No wonder people want to free camp and not go into CP's. Am I over reacting.The highest we have ever paid was $50/night over the Xmas - New Year period whi...	goldcoaster	38	2091	12:07 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Mark
	Water Shortage (Preview) Cloncurry info centre would like everyone to know due to the water shortage could all the traveller's along the Flinders & Barkly H/ Ways be awear that council's are asking that traveller's take ONLY 30lts of Drinking Water from each of the towns. This will help share the burden around as they are...	herbie	4	811	11:36 PM Sep 10, 2013 by herbie
	Our new van (Preview) After four months of diligent research we finally bought our new, and first, van today at the Penrith RV show. It's a Concept SX 22' 6". We particularly liked the excellent build quality, finish and a lot of extras that come standard, and, having only this week read the most positive review ...	deconuts	18	1552	05:45 AM Sep 10, 2013 by deconuts
	Broken Hill showgrounds closed (Preview) Was told to camp at the showground, but they are now closed to caravans due to pressure. I was directed to St Pats race course and can stay here for $25 per night powered, the facilities are fairly basic, but toilets and showers in the jockey room, water is available ,but you have to find the taps, dump poi...	ken thomas	4	2126	04:21 AM Sep 10, 2013 by billeeeeeee
	Awning (Preview) Hi campers, Just returned from our winter holiday and came back with a damaged awning. Probably clipped an overhanging tree somewhere. Having it replaced next week...Now, any ideas on how to protect the new one from same problem? I thought there was a plastic cover could be bought, but awning re...	Jay-Jay	3	1066	04:05 AM Sep 10, 2013 by Bunkerbob
	what do you do when not traveling in retirement (Preview) well i have looked on other post and cant find any response so what do you women do when you are at home do you work do you volunter what fills your days	magraret	28	1626	04:03 AM Sep 10, 2013 by Two Strays
	isuzu d max (Preview) I would like to know how the d max tows! my caravan is 2.5tons. and fuel comsumption	leslie	2	1091	02:35 AM Sep 10, 2013 by Bryan
	Anyone heard of a "Gallivantor" Pop top caravan (Preview) I'm going to have a look at a Gallivantor pop top caravan. It raises up the walls & roof on hydraulic rams. A battery powers an electric motor that raises & lowers it. Looks interesting, just can't find anything on the net about them. Anyone know anything about them ?	chopit	6	825	01:38 AM Sep 10, 2013 by Dougwe
	ANY WATER IN WARREGO RIVER SOUTH OF CUNNAMULLA??? (Preview) Hi all looking to free camp between Cunnamulla and Bourke along Warrego River,,, hoping htere is still a trace of water in the river. Any suggestions please. Baz	Baz421	4	958	08:23 PM Sep 9, 2013 by Baz421
	Moingup Springs Campground, Stirling Ranges WA (Preview) Planning to go to Stirling Ranges later this month. Can anyone tell us if you can have a camp fire there. I know they have gas bbqs, so that may well rule out campfires.	Dunmowin	5	2132	07:00 PM Sep 9, 2013 by Dunmowin
	Penrith caravan show (Preview) Went to the show this morning arriving around 9.30 and joined the que to pay the entry fee for the first time since the show started, the line to pay was about 250 meters long because they only had 3 pay windows which was totally inadequate. it took around half an hour to reach the pay booth and a lot of peop...	aussietraveller	9	787	05:50 AM Sep 9, 2013 by milo
	Flat Tyre (Preview) I was reading the letters in the Wanderer about flat tyres and the weight of your motorhome. I have a Sunliner Holiday and it is over 2 tone my question is can you get road assistance or what do you do I am sure I could not lift the tyre to change it . I am a member of the NRMA but have not put the Motorhome o...	BRAGGABB	25	1742	10:47 PM Sep 8, 2013 by countryroad
	Bushman fridge freezer comments please (Preview) Did see these at Penrith. 12v / 24v / 240v Made on the Central Coast or should say put together on the Central Coast. www.bushman.com.au	countryroad	5	766	05:19 AM Sep 9, 2013 by countryroad
	The Bus Lightening Ridge. (Preview) I'm sitting in the Childers Library as its the only way I can get my laptop to connect to internet. Wanted to show you the large bus I saw at Lightening Ridge. It may come out too big as I can't work out how to resize the photo while sitting here. Have resized, took a bit of work though.	Happywanderer	14	1072	02:47 AM Sep 9, 2013 by Happywanderer
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