The Grey Nomads - General

grandpabob · grandpabob

I just want to tell you of an act of kindness recently shown to me. My wife and I were on our way to Lake Monduran Qld and stopped at Gin Gin to fuel up when I noticed that one of the van tyres looked very flat. I pulled over to the air station and noticed whilst pumping air that the valve stem was perished. Oh wel...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Is anyone a member,any pitfalls,how reliable for work. Thanks

buffy61 · buffy61

Someone on some forum I read (read so many cant remember which one) posted a link with a heap of useful apps for your ipad etc. Can someone please post it again? Thanks folks. PS....move out of our place this sunday!!! Into the caravan...about 6 weeks living and working from caravan and then we hit the r...

spida · spida

Victoria River Roadhouse - NT. He cannot believe how much other place charge - his price is $25 for a couple - and - wait for it - $12.50 single . I was so shocked - first time I had such a good deal that I thought I was hearing wrong .

Lovely place to stay, bar, meals, grass sites - pick your...

Duh · Duh

Winnebago Australia successful in retaining the Winnebago BrandThe Full Federal Court of Australia recently handed down its decision on the appeal by Winnebago Australia for the rights to use the Winnebago name in Australia. The three judges were unanimous in their decision that Winnebago Aust...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I'm on the maiden voyage with my new Mercedes Sprinter as a pilot vehicle. Technical details of vehicle: (For the girls and guys who are interested) The rest of you can talk among yourselves, go and make a cuppa or move on to other topics. Long wheel base, 2.3 litre, turbo diesel 5 cylinder, 5 speed manu...

BEAVER · BEAVER

I have never travelled through this area and was wondering is the Monaro Highway suitable for towing a caravan from Canberra to Cann River please? All information will be helpfull -- Edited by BEAVER on Saturday 15th of June 2013 10:27:54 PM

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Another question, we have decided that we will be getting a motorhome in preference to a caravan. The question now is do we go for an over the cab bed, we have been given arguments both for and against. We need to know what you think. Please be brutal, what and why do you do? thanks

JayDee · JayDee

I have been to the Brisbane Caravan show mainly 'cause i was interested in a Honda Gennie, but even at $1700 (Incl gift pack) still to exey, I am looking at the following gennie on ebay. Who has a el cheapo gennie from China and how is it performing. We have a "Mammoth" brand chinese gennie, bu...

barrie · barrie

Just seen the first adverts for Xmas layby's have i missed out on a few months somewhere?????????/

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Which way shall I go? I usually go Kingaroy, Dalby, then various ways to Goondiwindi. Either Moonie or Cecil Plains etc. What about Dalby, Moonie, St George, Hebel, Lighting Ridge and back on to the Newell further down, maybe around Griffith. Does that sound ok and what are the roads like in the seco...

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Doing some voluntary work at Katherine. Involves cleaning/clearing out overgrown foliage

Mark · Mark

G'day Folks On another post I made it was commented that it was nice to be able to see our faces on our avatar (we have our heads hanging out the window) and aside from that being the first time anybody has been pleased to see my face , it actually got me thinking about how too often we never actually get...

jules47 · jules47

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARJ - AND MANY MORE TO COME!!!

JayDee · JayDee

Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100.Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc.Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area.But!!! we are very mindful o...

rice1granny · rice1granny

Hi Has anyone used or are using or have heard how good or bad the Hyland Hitch is? We are thinking of attaching one to our rig for our tow vehicle (being a Pajero) so that we are able to open rear door for access to back of car! Thanking you for any feedback. (Our first post). Graham and Helen

reglynn · reglynn

Morning all, we are heading up to QLD via the Kidman Way, we are at the moment in Cobar, good road up from the border, was wondering what is ahead for us????? Cheers Reg ans Lynn

bill12 · bill12

I was reading the Courier mail, and funding has been announced for a bridge acroos the Jardine R. All I cansay is about time!The present unreliable ferry is a rip off, and since the the local indigenous council destroyed the ford further up river, travelers to the top of the Cape have been forced to pay t...

herbie · herbie

The show grounds at Nyngan NSW has been closed to camping,due to the two caravan parks in the town ,taking their complaints to the council.In the article it stated why should local pensioners paying rates ,be subsiding (The Most Affluent Visitors ) to stay in the town in their $250.000/$500.000 set u...

Powercasta · Powercasta

Hi we have a 2 year old supreme van, we can't fault it but we have noticed that the sealant on the edges against the protective edge strips have an unsightly appearance of mould, i have tried various "mould" removing products but they don't work! Any Ideas!!! Does anyone else have this pr...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Kindness (Preview) I just want to tell you of an act of kindness recently shown to me. My wife and I were on our way to Lake Monduran Qld and stopped at Gin Gin to fuel up when I noticed that one of the van tyres looked very flat. I pulled over to the air station and noticed whilst pumping air that the valve stem was perished. Oh wel...	grandpabob	10	871	07:55 AM Jun 17, 2013 by Wizardofoz
	Workabout Australia (Preview) Is anyone a member,any pitfalls,how reliable for work. Thanks	goldcoaster	7	4877	12:41 PM Jun 17, 2013 by goldcoaster
	Camping apps for ipad?? (Preview) Someone on some forum I read (read so many cant remember which one) posted a link with a heap of useful apps for your ipad etc. Can someone please post it again? Thanks folks. PS....move out of our place this sunday!!! Into the caravan...about 6 weeks living and working from caravan and then we hit the r...	buffy61	4	697	08:23 AM Jun 17, 2013 by Shogun
	Met a HAPPY CP owner (Preview) Victoria River Roadhouse - NT. He cannot believe how much other place charge - his price is $25 for a couple - and - wait for it - $12.50 single . I was so shocked - first time I had such a good deal that I thought I was hearing wrong . Lovely place to stay, bar, meals, grass sites - pick your...	spida	10	891	05:31 AM Jun 17, 2013 by Golddetectornomad
	Winnebago Australia Win Right To Use Winnebago Brand (Preview) Winnebago Australia successful in retaining the Winnebago BrandThe Full Federal Court of Australia recently handed down its decision on the appeal by Winnebago Australia for the rights to use the Winnebago name in Australia. The three judges were unanimous in their decision that Winnebago Aust...	Duh	2	610	01:54 AM Jun 17, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Mercedes Maiden Luxury (Preview) I'm on the maiden voyage with my new Mercedes Sprinter as a pilot vehicle. Technical details of vehicle: (For the girls and guys who are interested) The rest of you can talk among yourselves, go and make a cuppa or move on to other topics. Long wheel base, 2.3 litre, turbo diesel 5 cylinder, 5 speed manu...	Cruising Granny	21	1343	12:30 AM Jun 17, 2013 by Cruising Granny
	Monaro Highway between Canberra to Cann River (Preview) I have never travelled through this area and was wondering is the Monaro Highway suitable for towing a caravan from Canberra to Cann River please? All information will be helpfull -- Edited by BEAVER on Saturday 15th of June 2013 10:27:54 PM	BEAVER	4	6779	04:56 PM Jun 16, 2013 by Dougwe
	Over cab or not (Preview) Another question, we have decided that we will be getting a motorhome in preference to a caravan. The question now is do we go for an over the cab bed, we have been given arguments both for and against. We need to know what you think. Please be brutal, what and why do you do? thanks	Poppy sore eye	17	1388	03:58 PM Jun 16, 2013 by jules47
	El Cheapo Generators (Preview) I have been to the Brisbane Caravan show mainly 'cause i was interested in a Honda Gennie, but even at $1700 (Incl gift pack) still to exey, I am looking at the following gennie on ebay. Who has a el cheapo gennie from China and how is it performing. We have a "Mammoth" brand chinese gennie, bu...	JayDee	21	1186	06:11 AM Jun 16, 2013 by Mark
	Xmas already (Preview) Just seen the first adverts for Xmas layby's have i missed out on a few months somewhere?????????/	barrie	6	567	05:39 AM Jun 16, 2013 by neilnruth
	Heading south next week Advice please (Preview) Which way shall I go? I usually go Kingaroy, Dalby, then various ways to Goondiwindi. Either Moonie or Cecil Plains etc. What about Dalby, Moonie, St George, Hebel, Lighting Ridge and back on to the Newell further down, maybe around Griffith. Does that sound ok and what are the roads like in the seco...	Happywanderer	10	801	09:47 PM Jun 15, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Kiwis CAN CLIMB TREES (Preview) Doing some voluntary work at Katherine. Involves cleaning/clearing out overgrown foliage	Kiwi-as	7	862	08:51 PM Jun 15, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Do we see, or don't we see, that is the question?? (Preview) G'day Folks On another post I made it was commented that it was nice to be able to see our faces on our avatar (we have our heads hanging out the window) and aside from that being the first time anybody has been pleased to see my face , it actually got me thinking about how too often we never actually get...	Mark	13	1010	08:39 PM Jun 15, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Birthday Wishes to Happy Wanderer (Preview) HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARJ - AND MANY MORE TO COME!!!	jules47	13	1102	03:40 PM Jun 15, 2013 by mongrel
	Gas heater for van (Preview) Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100.Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc.Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area.But!!! we are very mindful o...	JayDee	10	1156	02:15 PM Jun 15, 2013 by sandsmere
	Hyland Hitch (Preview) Hi Has anyone used or are using or have heard how good or bad the Hyland Hitch is? We are thinking of attaching one to our rig for our tow vehicle (being a Pajero) so that we are able to open rear door for access to back of car! Thanking you for any feedback. (Our first post). Graham and Helen	rice1granny	9	3192	04:10 AM Jun 15, 2013 by rice1granny
	Kidman Way (Preview) Morning all, we are heading up to QLD via the Kidman Way, we are at the moment in Cobar, good road up from the border, was wondering what is ahead for us????? Cheers Reg ans Lynn	reglynn	4	3120	03:51 AM Jun 15, 2013 by Frog53
	They are going to build a bridgeacross the Jardine River, FNQ! (Preview) I was reading the Courier mail, and funding has been announced for a bridge acroos the Jardine R. All I cansay is about time!The present unreliable ferry is a rip off, and since the the local indigenous council destroyed the ford further up river, travelers to the top of the Cape have been forced to pay t...	bill12	7	875	03:22 AM Jun 15, 2013 by herbie
	Nyngan NSW SHOWGROUNDS CAMPING CLOSED (Preview) The show grounds at Nyngan NSW has been closed to camping,due to the two caravan parks in the town ,taking their complaints to the council.In the article it stated why should local pensioners paying rates ,be subsiding (The Most Affluent Visitors ) to stay in the town in their $250.000/$500.000 set u...	herbie	25	3544	01:41 AM Jun 15, 2013 by NeilandRaine
	Mould on the cladding sealant (Preview) Hi we have a 2 year old supreme van, we can't fault it but we have noticed that the sealant on the edges against the protective edge strips have an unsightly appearance of mould, i have tried various "mould" removing products but they don't work! Any Ideas!!! Does anyone else have this pr...	Powercasta	3	790	12:21 AM Jun 15, 2013 by TAJ
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