The Grey Nomads - General

STEVO · STEVO

My Dad is considering buying a Hiace Poptop Campervan to follow us around Australia. We took him on a six week trip with us last year after Mum passed away and he loved the lifestyle. He stayed in cabins at each caravan park we visited. But we plan to be away for more than six months this time and will fre...

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

Woohoo...I'm off to spend $$$ later today. Love these shows and the 4x4 camping shows too.

blaze · blaze

most be nearly brekie time over east now, forgot to go to bed, watching a movie cheers blaze

jimbo · jimbo

I was just sitting in front of the T V watching Coxy's Holiday show thing..( Sat Night) 30th July)...And I thought......Would'nt it be great if caravan parks Throughout Aussie had a mates rates Section..... How do my fellow Members feel about that? Ps Hows it going Popeye ?

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Hi all. We find ourselves in the thick of the Grey Nomad migration in NW WA, and around the caravan park here in Kununurra the gossip is that it is extremely difficult to get a site in Broome. With upcoming school holidays here, I cant imagine that will improve any time soon! We are booked at Derby but...

ken thomas · ken thomas

Hello all This is a continuation of a previous thread where I emailed RACV about the harsh restrictions on caravans where the majority of caravanners would not know they are covered. I have not had a reply from them and Dennis from the caravanners forum wants to do a story and guess what ?? they did not re...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Overloaded? How many people on the truck? Rosie

ozi2 · ozi2

GOODMORNING to the day people and g'day to the insomniacs. I have been reading members posts and I am amazed at the number of you guys posting into the "wee"hours ..........seriously, I just cannot go the distance, I'm in the land of nod by 10.30pm.If you feel comfortable discussing it, wh...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

With reference to Cindy's article on the fee being charged to travellers on the road from the highway accross lease-hold land to the Bungle Bungle National Park, we were there at the end of June before this charge was instigated. The road in is about 50 km's and it took us a little over 2 hours in the Prado...

jules47 · jules47

Pulled into our showgrounds cp this week - a converted bus - at least 40ft - towing a caravan - probably 17ft - did a double take when I first saw it. Will try and get a picture tomorrow when I head over to showgrounds.

JW · JW

I am planning my retirement and becoming a nomad and am seeking advice please. I have a nice car that I dont really want to sell but it seems that only 4wd or AWD are in all the media. My car is a 6cyl 2500cc sedan with a gross trailer weight braked of 1500 kg, max torque of 252Nm and max power of 153kw. Am I dream...

Helena · Helena

Hi all I am Bill Helena's husband don't know if I am on the right site for this question but when we were camping put the skirting on the van however when we took it off the stud on the van came out has anyone had this trouble and if so how can I put another stud on the van Thanks for any help. Bill.

Lat 38 · Lat 38

With the recent tragic loss of another solo traveller in the outback, I'm wondering just how many GN's actually carry an EPIRB in their van, or a personal unit when exploring, fosicking, fishing etc. I'm hoping EVERYONE has one. The outback is just as hostile as the sea and anyone venturing 3klm off s...

Vic · Vic

This was posted by a member on another forum, put out by Family Parks, and is worth repeating here; In Tribal Drum [Family Parks] news letter. Consider others at all times Observe the rules of caravan park, recreational areas, National park and forestry areas. Demonstrate a responsible attitude...

beachball57 · beachball57

ok so this is buyer beware, i do a fair bit of "shopping" on ebay, infact i like ebay a lot but a recent purchase has turned into somewhat of a nightmare i was buying so amping gear and some stuff for my landyacht funly enough from the same seller, well to cut a long store short after some messa...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

pics from wombat

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Cindy mentioned in her latest mailbag about a story on the magical waters at the Moree Spa. Have also seen other people mention it and bumped into people in my travels who were staying over night there. I can't find the original story of Cindy's, must have been away when it was put up. Have scrolled throu...

rosco · rosco

Check these out

Dunco · Dunco

Wombat, found this link through the TC Communications site, so perhaps you could have another go at winning a Sat phone http://natgeotv.com.au/win/entryform.aspx?id=61 -- Edited by Dunco on Wednesday 27th of July 2011 12:20:53 PM

Vic · Vic

Recent events have shown me that these people are still around and always will be. I was reminded of a couple of lines from my "bible", Desiderata; "Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is" h...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Is 85 too old to become a grey nomad? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My Dad is considering buying a Hiace Poptop Campervan to follow us around Australia. We took him on a six week trip with us last year after Mum passed away and he loved the lifestyle. He stayed in cabins at each caravan park we visited. But we plan to be away for more than six months this time and will fre...	STEVO	44	2248	09:57 PM Jul 31, 2011 by jack biggles
	Adelaide caravan camping show this weekend (Preview) Woohoo...I'm off to spend $$$ later today. Love these shows and the 4x4 camping shows too.	gordon_adl	12	854	08:08 PM Jul 31, 2011 by Vic
	morning (Preview) most be nearly brekie time over east now, forgot to go to bed, watching a movie cheers blaze	blaze	20	1422	06:44 PM Jul 31, 2011 by jules47
	Mates rates (Preview) I was just sitting in front of the T V watching Coxy's Holiday show thing..( Sat Night) 30th July)...And I thought......Would'nt it be great if caravan parks Throughout Aussie had a mates rates Section..... How do my fellow Members feel about that? Ps Hows it going Popeye ?	jimbo	9	868	04:13 PM Jul 31, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	To Broome or not to Broome? (Preview) Hi all. We find ourselves in the thick of the Grey Nomad migration in NW WA, and around the caravan park here in Kununurra the gossip is that it is extremely difficult to get a site in Broome. With upcoming school holidays here, I cant imagine that will improve any time soon! We are booked at Derby but...	Gerty Dancer	25	2507	01:09 PM Jul 31, 2011 by jack biggles
	RACV Total Care (Preview) Hello all This is a continuation of a previous thread where I emailed RACV about the harsh restrictions on caravans where the majority of caravanners would not know they are covered. I have not had a reply from them and Dennis from the caravanners forum wants to do a story and guess what ?? they did not re...	ken thomas	2	525	07:33 AM Jul 31, 2011 by pauline
	load capacity of the vehicle (Preview) Overloaded? How many people on the truck? Rosie	Rip and Rosie	6	779	11:45 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Its obvious who the insomniacs are ! (Preview) GOODMORNING to the day people and g'day to the insomniacs. I have been reading members posts and I am amazed at the number of you guys posting into the "wee"hours ..........seriously, I just cannot go the distance, I'm in the land of nod by 10.30pm.If you feel comfortable discussing it, wh...	ozi2	19	1192	11:28 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Bungles Road Fee (Preview) With reference to Cindy's article on the fee being charged to travellers on the road from the highway accross lease-hold land to the Bungle Bungle National Park, we were there at the end of June before this charge was instigated. The road in is about 50 km's and it took us a little over 2 hours in the Prado...	Gerty Dancer	3	824	09:00 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Bus towing caravan (Preview) Pulled into our showgrounds cp this week - a converted bus - at least 40ft - towing a caravan - probably 17ft - did a double take when I first saw it. Will try and get a picture tomorrow when I head over to showgrounds.	jules47	8	1744	06:52 PM Jul 30, 2011 by chris & terry
	Am I dreamin'? (Preview) I am planning my retirement and becoming a nomad and am seeking advice please. I have a nice car that I dont really want to sell but it seems that only 4wd or AWD are in all the media. My car is a 6cyl 2500cc sedan with a gross trailer weight braked of 1500 kg, max torque of 252Nm and max power of 153kw. Am I dream...	JW	14	1276	05:32 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	stud on van (Preview) Hi all I am Bill Helena's husband don't know if I am on the right site for this question but when we were camping put the skirting on the van however when we took it off the stud on the van came out has anyone had this trouble and if so how can I put another stud on the van Thanks for any help. Bill.	Helena	15	1171	04:53 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Helena
	EPIRB's for travellers (Preview) With the recent tragic loss of another solo traveller in the outback, I'm wondering just how many GN's actually carry an EPIRB in their van, or a personal unit when exploring, fosicking, fishing etc. I'm hoping EVERYONE has one. The outback is just as hostile as the sea and anyone venturing 3klm off s...	Lat 38	22	1424	04:28 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	RV Code Of Ethics - By Family Parks (Preview) This was posted by a member on another forum, put out by Family Parks, and is worth repeating here; In Tribal Drum [Family Parks] news letter. Consider others at all times Observe the rules of caravan park, recreational areas, National park and forestry areas. Demonstrate a responsible attitude...	Vic	13	1421	03:04 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Ron and Shirley
	buyer beware (Preview) ok so this is buyer beware, i do a fair bit of "shopping" on ebay, infact i like ebay a lot but a recent purchase has turned into somewhat of a nightmare i was buying so amping gear and some stuff for my landyacht funly enough from the same seller, well to cut a long store short after some messa...	beachball57	14	1197	08:38 PM Jul 29, 2011 by jack biggles
	Beth54 your turn (Preview) pics from wombat	_wombat_	8	827	08:03 PM Jul 29, 2011 by Beth54
	Moree Spa? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Cindy mentioned in her latest mailbag about a story on the magical waters at the Moree Spa. Have also seen other people mention it and bumped into people in my travels who were staying over night there. I can't find the original story of Cindy's, must have been away when it was put up. Have scrolled throu...	Happywanderer	38	7608	05:07 PM Jul 29, 2011 by whiteman
	Thanks Wombat (Preview) Check these out	rosco	3	503	11:10 AM Jul 29, 2011 by rosco
	Wombat - another satphone on offer (Preview) Wombat, found this link through the TC Communications site, so perhaps you could have another go at winning a Sat phone http://natgeotv.com.au/win/entryform.aspx?id=61 -- Edited by Dunco on Wednesday 27th of July 2011 12:20:53 PM	Dunco	3	696	06:42 AM Jul 29, 2011 by _wombat_
	Liars, Cheats, Thieves and Good Guys (Preview) Recent events have shown me that these people are still around and always will be. I was reminded of a couple of lines from my "bible", Desiderata; "Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is" h...	Vic	17	2328	03:33 AM Jul 29, 2011 by Vic
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