The Grey Nomads - General

havingfun · havingfun

Hi, I have a recurring problem with the hand pump tap leaking. It happened once before and we thought we had it fixed, but it is leaking again. The water is comming up the plastic tube, and leaking down from the top of the aluminium tube into the cupboard under the sink. It is a normal caravan hand pump tap,...

Duh · Duh

See all info below, Claremont is a near suburb west of Perth, trains, buses or free parking on the grounds; http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/

herbie · herbie

Wondering if anyone has visited the Convict Trail , we went there last year and was in awe of the engineering land mark.We stayed at the Wiseman's Ferry c/ park NSW,We found it to be one of our hidden treasures.We were only going to stay for two days ,but there is so much to see around this area we ended up st...

Duh · Duh

How cool are these; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIG9P0lB1iA

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I have an appointment in the north Brisbane area soon and I was considering staying at the Redcliffe Showground. However, I can't seem to find out much information about it. I see in the Camps6 book there is a Dump Point but no mention of camping. Has anyone stayed there recently and what are th...

Peterpan · Peterpan

We have just returned from Newhaven in Phillip Island. We had 3 days of glorious weather.Beach walks, which enabled us to relax and get over the upsets in our lives. We met some great people in the CP ,Kevin and Karen, Sean and Angela, Ian and his wife. Ian had to take his van back to Cambellfield to have t...

milo · milo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhto1H8jZ60&list=UUy-secqbIBfAqPwAk6lAXsg

JenandGaz · JenandGaz

It's been a while but finally everything has fallen into place and we are off, well, in a weeks time (25th March). After a short stay over Easter in Ballarat to say farewell to the rest of our family we are heading west to Kalgoorlie to visit an old friend. Then up the center to Katherine/Darwin. We have...

petengail · petengail

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/cyclone-tim-takes-over-in-queensland-as-sandra-moves-on-to-batter-lord-howe/story-e6freoof-1226596772475

Rogerdodge51 · Rogerdodge51

Hi All Grey Nomads !! I am a retired UK citizen who would like to spend each UK winter touring in Australia. I am planning to purchase a new car and caravan or fifth wheeler and utility vehicle so that my wife and I can spend up to six months each year touring. Are there any problems or issues you can see with m...

bill12 · bill12

As you know, I run a charter fishing boat on Magnetic is, QLD. I leave the big boat on a mooring and go to and fro in a small dinghy .I had two trips on today , so I left the dinghy on the beach, during the day-two idiot backpackers stole it, so when I went to go out to my boat,it was missing. I found then paddling i...

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Just food for thought. We have come across three parks in recent weeks that have a sign in the laundry stating that washing machines in vans are banned!! is this just revenue raising or not, we do not like using public washing machines in parks, especially when you see some of the people using them. I am a...

Duh · Duh

This is a ute camper with a difference, see; http://www.quickupcamper.com/ And; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9YPSpNMZ9E -- Edited by Duh on Sunday 17th of March 2013 06:30:45 PM

SCOEY · SCOEY

We are currently looking for a van to head off for a minimum of 12 months - leaning towards dual axle but want an off road van to give us the option of going bush (which we love). Many vans state they are semi off road - if anyone has one, can you advise what restrictions there are, some of the places you have b...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, only been home a week and very busy but the feet are very itchy so I am now thinking about starting the Migration North a week earlier. Looking out the front door at the moment though I would say no go as it is like a cyclone just hit here in down town Wonthaggi Vic. I will keep an eye on the weather god's d...

Grams · Grams

Hi, When my husband and I begin travelling I will need the Internet to keep in touch with our children (adults now). I have a Mac Book laptop and an iPad that I want to have Internet access for. I have been looking through Telstras shop, as they seem to have the better coverage Australia wide. So my questio...

my van · my van

I often wondred if the ball or the hitch on a caravan needs to be replaced after a few years or if it is good forever . That joint is a very imporrtant bit of equipment . I grease it occasionly . Can anyone tell me if there is a correct way or safe way of checking the integrityof the ball and hitch ....

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. If you are into Motorhomes, have a look at the link below. I get a regular email advising when new issues are ready for downloading. There might be a lot of adds in it but there are always a few interesting stories too. http://www.imotorhome.com.au/home I also wanted to see if I could post a link ....

oldboar · oldboar

House has been sold (settlement this coming Friday), all our stuff sold/stored/given away, van & ute set up and on the road. We left Gulgong Monday pretty late after final clean up, spent the night at Premer Lions Park (bit over an hour away). Well worth visiting. Intended to spend last night a...

Duh · Duh

In regards to using portable electric hotplates, which is best, the normal type hotplate or the induction one? You pay a lot more for the induction one but is it worth it? PS: I also have a gas cannister stove for use when not on power, but am not comparing with that.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hand pump tap leaking (Preview) Hi, I have a recurring problem with the hand pump tap leaking. It happened once before and we thought we had it fixed, but it is leaking again. The water is comming up the plastic tube, and leaking down from the top of the aluminium tube into the cupboard under the sink. It is a normal caravan hand pump tap,...	havingfun	16	8493	06:53 PM Mar 19, 2013 by havingfun
	Perth Caravan & Camping Show - Claremont Showgrounds - March 21st to 25th 2013 Inclusive (Preview) See all info below, Claremont is a near suburb west of Perth, trains, buses or free parking on the grounds; http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/	Duh	3	582	02:24 PM Mar 19, 2013 by Duh
	The Convict Trail (Preview) Wondering if anyone has visited the Convict Trail , we went there last year and was in awe of the engineering land mark.We stayed at the Wiseman's Ferry c/ park NSW,We found it to be one of our hidden treasures.We were only going to stay for two days ,but there is so much to see around this area we ended up st...	herbie	6	673	06:02 AM Mar 19, 2013 by herbie
	VW "Doubleback" Campervan (Preview) How cool are these; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIG9P0lB1iA	Duh	6	836	03:58 AM Mar 19, 2013 by Cupie
	Redcliffe QLD Showground (Preview) Gday... I have an appointment in the north Brisbane area soon and I was considering staying at the Redcliffe Showground. However, I can't seem to find out much information about it. I see in the Camps6 book there is a Dump Point but no mention of camping. Has anyone stayed there recently and what are th...	rockylizard	26	8630	03:40 AM Mar 19, 2013 by Oz Gypsy
	Quick Break 2 (Preview) We have just returned from Newhaven in Phillip Island. We had 3 days of glorious weather.Beach walks, which enabled us to relax and get over the upsets in our lives. We met some great people in the CP ,Kevin and Karen, Sean and Angela, Ian and his wife. Ian had to take his van back to Cambellfield to have t...	Peterpan	2	579	03:29 AM Mar 19, 2013 by fireheart
	Kombi vans (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhto1H8jZ60&list=UUy-secqbIBfAqPwAk6lAXsg	milo	4	1162	08:34 PM Mar 18, 2013 by scotia59
	Our time has arrived (Preview) It's been a while but finally everything has fallen into place and we are off, well, in a weeks time (25th March). After a short stay over Easter in Ballarat to say farewell to the rest of our family we are heading west to Kalgoorlie to visit an old friend. Then up the center to Katherine/Darwin. We have...	JenandGaz	5	768	03:19 PM Mar 18, 2013 by EilsnAlby
	Cyclone Tim forming off Cairns QLD (Preview) http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/cyclone-tim-takes-over-in-queensland-as-sandra-moves-on-to-batter-lord-howe/story-e6freoof-1226596772475	petengail	20	1005	08:02 AM Mar 18, 2013 by The dog lady
	New Grey Nomad -UK Branch (Preview) Hi All Grey Nomads !! I am a retired UK citizen who would like to spend each UK winter touring in Australia. I am planning to purchase a new car and caravan or fifth wheeler and utility vehicle so that my wife and I can spend up to six months each year touring. Are there any problems or issues you can see with m...	Rogerdodge51	22	1180	06:31 AM Mar 18, 2013 by vk6tnc
	Whats the world coming to? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As you know, I run a charter fishing boat on Magnetic is, QLD. I leave the big boat on a mooring and go to and fro in a small dinghy .I had two trips on today , so I left the dinghy on the beach, during the day-two idiot backpackers stole it, so when I went to go out to my boat,it was missing. I found then paddling i...	bill12	32	2775	10:49 PM Mar 17, 2013 by herbie
	Washing machines not allowed ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just food for thought. We have come across three parks in recent weeks that have a sign in the laundry stating that washing machines in vans are banned!! is this just revenue raising or not, we do not like using public washing machines in parks, especially when you see some of the people using them. I am a...	Dreamcaster51	45	4078	05:07 AM Mar 18, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	US "Quick Up" Ute Camper (Preview) This is a ute camper with a difference, see; http://www.quickupcamper.com/ And; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9YPSpNMZ9E -- Edited by Duh on Sunday 17th of March 2013 06:30:45 PM	Duh	4	729	04:44 AM Mar 18, 2013 by Duh
	SEMI 0FF ROAD (Preview) We are currently looking for a van to head off for a minimum of 12 months - leaning towards dual axle but want an off road van to give us the option of going bush (which we love). Many vans state they are semi off road - if anyone has one, can you advise what restrictions there are, some of the places you have b...	SCOEY	7	2284	04:32 AM Mar 18, 2013 by SCOEY
	Itchy feet (Preview) Yep, only been home a week and very busy but the feet are very itchy so I am now thinking about starting the Migration North a week earlier. Looking out the front door at the moment though I would say no go as it is like a cyclone just hit here in down town Wonthaggi Vic. I will keep an eye on the weather god's d...	Dougwe	25	1102	03:02 AM Mar 18, 2013 by _wombat_
	What do you use for the Internet? (Preview) Hi, When my husband and I begin travelling I will need the Internet to keep in touch with our children (adults now). I have a Mac Book laptop and an iPad that I want to have Internet access for. I have been looking through Telstras shop, as they seem to have the better coverage Australia wide. So my questio...	Grams	23	1099	11:27 PM Mar 17, 2013 by justcruisin01
	caravan hitch (Preview) I often wondred if the ball or the hitch on a caravan needs to be replaced after a few years or if it is good forever . That joint is a very imporrtant bit of equipment . I grease it occasionly . Can anyone tell me if there is a correct way or safe way of checking the integrityof the ball and hitch ....	my van	7	923	11:24 PM Mar 17, 2013 by Onedodger
	Free Motorhome Magazine (Preview) Hi .. If you are into Motorhomes, have a look at the link below. I get a regular email advising when new issues are ready for downloading. There might be a lot of adds in it but there are always a few interesting stories too. http://www.imotorhome.com.au/home I also wanted to see if I could post a link ....	Cupie	1	858	06:24 PM Mar 17, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Finally Free (Preview) House has been sold (settlement this coming Friday), all our stuff sold/stored/given away, van & ute set up and on the road. We left Gulgong Monday pretty late after final clean up, spent the night at Premer Lions Park (bit over an hour away). Well worth visiting. Intended to spend last night a...	oldboar	13	841	06:06 PM Mar 17, 2013 by Grams
	Portable Electric Single or Double Hot Plates - Normal or Induction? (Preview) In regards to using portable electric hotplates, which is best, the normal type hotplate or the induction one? You pay a lot more for the induction one but is it worth it? PS: I also have a gas cannister stove for use when not on power, but am not comparing with that.	Duh	16	3798	04:37 PM Mar 17, 2013 by Duh
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