The Grey Nomads - General

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Just heard on the news a Tourist helicopter crashed at Lake Eyre, somewhere north of Maree, Cooper Creek area. Not sure if I got it right, either 4 killed or 4 on the helicopter. Weill try and find some more news on it.

RosieW · RosieW

Ok, so that last isn't an option, this place is driving us both nuts. We are leaving, but choosing a rig is tough. Partly because we have bugger-all money, and partly because we don't know what we want. Plan is simple, pack up and spend the next however long travelling the country, stopping til we deci...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

For anyone heading to the North of Victoria. We have heavy rain and strong winds. Bad enough not to go outside today. Also flood warnings were issued for the north east area including around the Goulburn River. The Goulburn enters the Murray east of Echuca so not sure how that will affect the Murray whi...

kandagal · kandagal

We are staying at Footy club grounds & a lady from a house the other side of the road came over with some homemade bikkies & homemade sweets. She does this to all new arrivals here to welcome them. Isn't that nice!!

BobnBev · BobnBev

Saw this on the net today and went for it ..

rosco · rosco

For those that have travelled the Nullabor: Are the fuel stops at reasonable distances from each other? And what do you reckon the distances between them would be. Are the roads/tracks between the Eyre Highway and the Bight sufficiently signposted? Would not like to take a track thinking I'm going t...

Nicholstones · Nicholstones

When we arrived in Darwin nearly 12 weeks ago I looked up govolunteer.com.au to do some volunteering, as we planned to be here nearly 3 months. The only thing that looked suitable was with the red cross, so sent off an 'application', telling them my situation and experience (IT background). 3 weeks la...

Vic · Vic

We have just returned from a quick trip (first one in the campervan) around the Mid East Wheatbelt area of WA. Unfortunately due to medical appointments etc we had to be back within a certain time, but if we live our lives around health issues at our age we would never go anywhere. In all we did 1,447 kms o...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

A little while back there was a topic on personal saftey/self defence while in you van/m home. The house hold type door saftey chain can be fitted to your van, house door opens inwards, your van outwards so just reverse the instalation of the saftey chain by mounting the chain to the door & the slide...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, When you down load camps 6 to computer do you just get Name and co-ordinates to places or more details. Thanks

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Press release just issued - The Minister for Local Government, Bryan Green, said todayTasmania is very much open for business for caravan and motorhome tourists. I want to dispel rumours circulating in the wider caravan and motorhome sector in response to the recent decision from the Tasm...

pophog · pophog

we are at present at port agusta after 1 night at mt gambier ,1 night at gawler. weather at present bit wet but not too cold . we are still tossing up weather to go down port pirie way first or head along eyre highway .any nomads at foreshorer c/van park at present ? . pophog

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Help me please. Not sure if I don't understand or if I'm being fed more porky pies. Picked up the new tug this morning - Ford territory diesel, with a HR heavy duty tow pack and WDH. Now, I expected a brake controller (as we had one in the old tug). When I asked I was told we didn't need one as we have a connectio...

STEVO · STEVO

It was nearly three years ago that we planned to do the big lap but family births, marriages and unfortunately death kept us from going too far from home. Now, we a finally going to achieve our dream. Leaving Bargara we plan to be in Theodore, Qld tomorrow night then onto Rubyvale, and after that who k...

RosieW · RosieW

http://www.theadvocate.com.au/news/local/news/general/slap-for-councils-on-free-camping/2259372.aspx

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Another saftey tip, as most vans have a cabin hook on the door, thats the chrome hook that holds the door open & serves as a secondary catch when the door is closed. It has been known that some oxygen theives have placed this hook into it;s locator when the door is closed while the owners are inside &am...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new fortnightly e-newsletter later this week. ‘The Grey Nomad Times’ will contain stacks of great stories, product information, competitions and more. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it. Click here to learn more about it.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

We have just caught the tail end of another big storm that built to the south of us.Would not be suprised if there was more hail some where as the chill factor now is extremly cold. Thunder storms & hail in winter.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Ok, where does every one have their gas bottles refilled? I had two done yesterday at BCF (boating ,camping fishing ) I was quoted $14.25 per 4.5kg bottle. I presented my membership card,{You just fill in a application form , no cost involved} & paid $13.25 per bottle. I checked out a Coles servo wi...

Beth54 · Beth54

I've just rung Hyundai,,,which I should have done before my purchase,,,to check that I can fit a 'poly air bag coil helper' to Lucy without voiding my warranty. Yes I can! That's a load off my mind. An i30 sits a bit low anyway, so add 590kg of caravan and it's a worry, although it's way under the breaked t...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Helicopter Crash at Lake Eyre (Preview) Just heard on the news a Tourist helicopter crashed at Lake Eyre, somewhere north of Maree, Cooper Creek area. Not sure if I got it right, either 4 killed or 4 on the helicopter. Weill try and find some more news on it.	Happywanderer	9	1109	03:36 PM Aug 19, 2011 by Travel Bug
	Bus, caravan, tent or just give up and stay put? (Preview) Ok, so that last isn't an option, this place is driving us both nuts. We are leaving, but choosing a rig is tough. Partly because we have bugger-all money, and partly because we don't know what we want. Plan is simple, pack up and spend the next however long travelling the country, stopping til we deci...	RosieW	20	2361	11:57 PM Aug 18, 2011 by willem269
	Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings (Preview) For anyone heading to the North of Victoria. We have heavy rain and strong winds. Bad enough not to go outside today. Also flood warnings were issued for the north east area including around the Goulburn River. The Goulburn enters the Murray east of Echuca so not sure how that will affect the Murray whi...	Happywanderer	23	1216	11:19 PM Aug 18, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Friendly Whyalla (Preview) We are staying at Footy club grounds & a lady from a house the other side of the road came over with some homemade bikkies & homemade sweets. She does this to all new arrivals here to welcome them. Isn't that nice!!	kandagal	5	906	10:22 PM Aug 18, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Just orded the new tug and van.. (Preview) Saw this on the net today and went for it ..	BobnBev	16	1842	06:49 PM Aug 18, 2011 by _wombat_
	Some questions about the Nullabor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) For those that have travelled the Nullabor: Are the fuel stops at reasonable distances from each other? And what do you reckon the distances between them would be. Are the roads/tracks between the Eyre Highway and the Bight sufficiently signposted? Would not like to take a track thinking I'm going t...	rosco	48	4397	12:35 PM Aug 18, 2011 by Vic
	Volunteering (Preview) When we arrived in Darwin nearly 12 weeks ago I looked up govolunteer.com.au to do some volunteering, as we planned to be here nearly 3 months. The only thing that looked suitable was with the red cross, so sent off an 'application', telling them my situation and experience (IT background). 3 weeks la...	Nicholstones	11	1719	09:47 PM Aug 17, 2011 by kandagal
	Our Recent Shake Down Trip in WA Mid Cereal Crop Area (Preview) We have just returned from a quick trip (first one in the campervan) around the Mid East Wheatbelt area of WA. Unfortunately due to medical appointments etc we had to be back within a certain time, but if we live our lives around health issues at our age we would never go anywhere. In all we did 1,447 kms o...	Vic	29	1778	09:46 PM Aug 17, 2011 by Vic
	Personal saftey; (Preview) A little while back there was a topic on personal saftey/self defence while in you van/m home. The house hold type door saftey chain can be fitted to your van, house door opens inwards, your van outwards so just reverse the instalation of the saftey chain by mounting the chain to the door & the slide...	justcruisin01	26	981	08:43 PM Aug 17, 2011 by Wombat 280
	Camps6 (Preview) Hi, When you down load camps 6 to computer do you just get Name and co-ordinates to places or more details. Thanks	Mr Red	8	2568	03:21 PM Aug 17, 2011 by Ron and Shirley
	Tasmanian Free(dom) camps news.... (Preview) Gday... Press release just issued - The Minister for Local Government, Bryan Green, said todayTasmania is very much open for business for caravan and motorhome tourists. I want to dispel rumours circulating in the wider caravan and motorhome sector in response to the recent decision from the Tasm...	rockylizard	8	1055	03:10 PM Aug 17, 2011 by jimbo
	at present at port agusta foreshore caravan park (Preview) we are at present at port agusta after 1 night at mt gambier ,1 night at gawler. weather at present bit wet but not too cold . we are still tossing up weather to go down port pirie way first or head along eyre highway .any nomads at foreshorer c/van park at present ? . pophog	pophog	4	635	03:05 PM Aug 17, 2011 by beachball57
	Electric Brakes (Preview) Help me please. Not sure if I don't understand or if I'm being fed more porky pies. Picked up the new tug this morning - Ford territory diesel, with a HR heavy duty tow pack and WDH. Now, I expected a brake controller (as we had one in the old tug). When I asked I was told we didn't need one as we have a connectio...	Rip and Rosie	17	6990	10:29 AM Aug 17, 2011 by jack biggles
	We leave tomorrow! (Preview) It was nearly three years ago that we planned to do the big lap but family births, marriages and unfortunately death kept us from going too far from home. Now, we a finally going to achieve our dream. Leaving Bargara we plan to be in Theodore, Qld tomorrow night then onto Rubyvale, and after that who k...	STEVO	16	1354	08:12 AM Aug 17, 2011 by Dunmowin
	Oh for crying out loud............. (Preview) http://www.theadvocate.com.au/news/local/news/general/slap-for-councils-on-free-camping/2259372.aspx	RosieW	5	992	07:31 AM Aug 17, 2011 by jimbo
	Another; (Preview) Another saftey tip, as most vans have a cabin hook on the door, thats the chrome hook that holds the door open & serves as a secondary catch when the door is closed. It has been known that some oxygen theives have placed this hook into it;s locator when the door is closed while the owners are inside &am...	justcruisin01	16	1128	07:50 PM Aug 16, 2011 by justcruisin01
	Newsletter (closed) (Preview) Hi all, We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new fortnightly e-newsletter later this week. ‘The Grey Nomad Times’ will contain stacks of great stories, product information, competitions and more. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it. Click here to learn more about it.	Webmaster	0	1098	05:07 PM Aug 16, 2011 by Webmaster
	More crazy; (Preview) We have just caught the tail end of another big storm that built to the south of us.Would not be suprised if there was more hail some where as the chill factor now is extremly cold. Thunder storms & hail in winter.	justcruisin01	8	980	11:07 AM Aug 16, 2011 by NeilandRaine
	Where does? (Preview) Ok, where does every one have their gas bottles refilled? I had two done yesterday at BCF (boating ,camping fishing ) I was quoted $14.25 per 4.5kg bottle. I presented my membership card,{You just fill in a application form , no cost involved} & paid $13.25 per bottle. I checked out a Coles servo wi...	justcruisin01	26	2789	10:35 AM Aug 16, 2011 by beachball57
	LULU ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've just rung Hyundai,,,which I should have done before my purchase,,,to check that I can fit a 'poly air bag coil helper' to Lucy without voiding my warranty. Yes I can! That's a load off my mind. An i30 sits a bit low anyway, so add 590kg of caravan and it's a worry, although it's way under the breaked t...	Beth54	48	2308	09:50 AM Aug 16, 2011 by Smokeydk
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