The Grey Nomads - General

robell · robell

hi, i need some help, can't make up my mind on what vehicle to buy. we can't afford to buy new so have been looking at early to mid 2000 models. at the moment i am looking at a 2005 toyota prado turbo diesel, 3 ltr with low klms and a 2002 landcruiser turbo also with reasonable klms. it will have to tow about a 2...

stan747 · stan747

had our first trip in the new van last week, 6 days just to try everything out. Enjoyed every minute and can't wait for the house to be sold so that we can go full time. Only had one problem and that was the road from Longreach to Dalton, has to be the worst road I've travelled on. The $500,000 that Anna Bli...

beachball57 · beachball57

ok i know this has been all said before but i'm having a seniors moment...... i'm looking to up grade my gps, the one i have at the moment is a nav man and was only a few hundred dollar when i got it so i know you only get what you pay for but it did the trick at the time but now i want something a bit more tricky,,, i w...

Turtle · Turtle

Hi guys we are about to head out in our camper trailer for a month in April, Im thinking cool nights and 12 volt heaters as well as hot water bottles, warm clothes and blankets. Any recommendations for a reasonable 12 volt heater that wont kill your battery and break the bank? Thanks in advance Turtle...

Mintrax · Mintrax

Just got our first motorhome and I've been reading lots of info on this forum and others. We joined the CMCA and read about the "leave no trace" stuff and how you must not let grey water out except at a dump point. I thought at the time it was a little strange that they were so against it when so man...

jules47 · jules47

Hi one and all - well my first solo trip with van to NE Vic from SE Qld was a resounding success - had a ball - all went well - now I know that I can and will be doing more - only trouble is coming home and cleaning the roadwork grime and mud off car and van - tomorrow!! Took advice re trucks passing etc., nobody sp...

ozjohn · ozjohn

"THE BIGGY" CARAVAN, CAMPING & TOURING SUPERSHOW CAULFIELD RACECOURSE MARCH 10 -15. Starts this Wednesday. Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm (Tues 9.30 - 4.00) Cost: Adults $17. Concesion & Seniors $13. Children under 15 free. No pets permitted except for Guide Dogs. No bare feet. Chee...

pws25 · pws25

Lent my old gq to my neice for the long w/end [ wa ] She wrote the bloody thing off!! I think she went through a red, & hit a unmarked cop car! Built up area, no injuries so thats a 'bonus'... I know ..... why lend it ?.but i know that her & her family would move heaven & earth to give me a hand etc. if...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/25/3149016.htm

Whistler · Whistler

Hi all, my first new topic. I have gained so much info from you all on this forum site it is amazing. I will not try to bore you (maybe just a little) Just returned from a folk fest down at Cobargo. It is held in the showground with few facilities etc. About 600 campers and great atmosphere and music session...

wildman · wildman

Hi yuallCan any of you knowledgeable eastern staters please advise this trembling sandgroper where the hill is near adelaide that is supposedly a monster?Hooroo Doug

DillyDallyingAround · DillyDallyingAround

http://curryfamilyadventures.wordpress.com/category/about-us/

Esmeralda · Esmeralda

Hi all, just wanted to say hello. I posted this on the Solo website yesterday, but as I read both forums I thought I would say hi here as wellI have been following the Forum for quite a long time now, but I was waiting until I actually knew when I would be getting a van before I joined and this was looking like...

Beth54 · Beth54

I'm excited! I bought my Camps 6 today from RACQ for $49.95. Now to sit with a cuppa and explore.

chris & terry · chris & terry

thanks for tipping us into the showground at Redcliff. a nice, neat & comfortable park at a good rate ($15 per nite). close to the shops, the bay & Bris. if needed. thanks again terry

Firefly · Firefly

We were most excited today to purchase a Sthil Mini Boss MS170 chainsaw for our trips. They were on a sale so we snapped one up, been after something similar for ages. They had no covers in stock so we will wait for them to come in. Now for the Honda 2.

grey · grey

Hi all. I have just joined and at present we are in Geelong but we are travelling fulltime in a windsor pop top and having a great time. Sandra and Brian Tasmania

DKay · DKay

This is my new "Chain Saw"

Jazzin Around · Jazzin Around

I will leave Tassie 8th May, going to Deniliquin and from there across Victoria to the Peninsulars in South Aus across the Nullabor and up to Carnarvon WA. I would appreciate any advice on places not to be missed in South Australia and WA, especially with stays of more than the usual 48 hours. I am tem...

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, just posting re current bank term deposit rates and what kind of deals on offer. I have just taken a 6month term dep with NAB's online U bank service which is offering 6.41% with a (dont laugh) "loyalty bonus"of 0.10% if I roll it over on maturity, wow, 1c in the dollar could be...

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	tugs (Preview) hi, i need some help, can't make up my mind on what vehicle to buy. we can't afford to buy new so have been looking at early to mid 2000 models. at the moment i am looking at a 2005 toyota prado turbo diesel, 3 ltr with low klms and a 2002 landcruiser turbo also with reasonable klms. it will have to tow about a 2...	robell	7	1867	04:20 PM Mar 12, 2011 by stan747
	trial run (Preview) had our first trip in the new van last week, 6 days just to try everything out. Enjoyed every minute and can't wait for the house to be sold so that we can go full time. Only had one problem and that was the road from Longreach to Dalton, has to be the worst road I've travelled on. The $500,000 that Anna Bli...	stan747	4	692	04:13 PM Mar 12, 2011 by stan747
	gps (Preview) ok i know this has been all said before but i'm having a seniors moment...... i'm looking to up grade my gps, the one i have at the moment is a nav man and was only a few hundred dollar when i got it so i know you only get what you pay for but it did the trick at the time but now i want something a bit more tricky,,, i w...	beachball57	20	1683	03:56 PM Mar 12, 2011 by ChiChi1
	heating your camper trailer without burning it (Preview) Hi guys we are about to head out in our camper trailer for a month in April, Im thinking cool nights and 12 volt heaters as well as hot water bottles, warm clothes and blankets. Any recommendations for a reasonable 12 volt heater that wont kill your battery and break the bank? Thanks in advance Turtle...	Turtle	14	5473	10:01 PM Mar 11, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Confused about Grey Water (Preview) Just got our first motorhome and I've been reading lots of info on this forum and others. We joined the CMCA and read about the "leave no trace" stuff and how you must not let grey water out except at a dump point. I thought at the time it was a little strange that they were so against it when so man...	Mintrax	22	2773	07:53 PM Mar 11, 2011 by Happywanderer
	I'm back!!! (Preview) Hi one and all - well my first solo trip with van to NE Vic from SE Qld was a resounding success - had a ball - all went well - now I know that I can and will be doing more - only trouble is coming home and cleaning the roadwork grime and mud off car and van - tomorrow!! Took advice re trucks passing etc., nobody sp...	jules47	9	1038	03:54 PM Mar 11, 2011 by Ma
	MELBOURNE CARAVAN SHOW (Preview) "THE BIGGY" CARAVAN, CAMPING & TOURING SUPERSHOW CAULFIELD RACECOURSE MARCH 10 -15. Starts this Wednesday. Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm (Tues 9.30 - 4.00) Cost: Adults $17. Concesion & Seniors $13. Children under 15 free. No pets permitted except for Guide Dogs. No bare feet. Chee...	ozjohn	8	901	11:27 PM Mar 10, 2011 by milo
	Not happy !!! (Preview) Lent my old gq to my neice for the long w/end [ wa ] She wrote the bloody thing off!! I think she went through a red, & hit a unmarked cop car! Built up area, no injuries so thats a 'bonus'... I know ..... why lend it ?.but i know that her & her family would move heaven & earth to give me a hand etc. if...	pws25	17	1430	10:26 PM Mar 10, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Return of the Crocodile Hunter (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/25/3149016.htm	petengail	11	1461	10:16 PM Mar 10, 2011 by Sheba
	Folk Festivals (Preview) Hi all, my first new topic. I have gained so much info from you all on this forum site it is amazing. I will not try to bore you (maybe just a little) Just returned from a folk fest down at Cobargo. It is held in the showground with few facilities etc. About 600 campers and great atmosphere and music session...	Whistler	3	704	02:01 PM Mar 10, 2011 by Ma
	adelaide hill (Preview) Hi yuallCan any of you knowledgeable eastern staters please advise this trembling sandgroper where the hill is near adelaide that is supposedly a monster?Hooroo Doug	wildman	23	2090	11:02 PM Mar 9, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Need something to read (Preview) http://curryfamilyadventures.wordpress.com/category/about-us/	DillyDallyingAround	3	864	06:06 PM Mar 9, 2011 by petengail
	Another newbie (Preview) Hi all, just wanted to say hello. I posted this on the Solo website yesterday, but as I read both forums I thought I would say hi here as wellI have been following the Forum for quite a long time now, but I was waiting until I actually knew when I would be getting a van before I joined and this was looking like...	Esmeralda	5	904	05:58 PM Mar 9, 2011 by milo
	CAMPS 6 (Preview) I'm excited! I bought my Camps 6 today from RACQ for $49.95. Now to sit with a cuppa and explore.	Beth54	17	4698	05:10 PM Mar 8, 2011 by ChiChi1
	thanks gillyb. (Preview) thanks for tipping us into the showground at Redcliff. a nice, neat & comfortable park at a good rate ($15 per nite). close to the shops, the bay & Bris. if needed. thanks again terry	chris & terry	4	743	05:00 PM Mar 8, 2011 by gillyb
	New Chainsaw. (Preview) We were most excited today to purchase a Sthil Mini Boss MS170 chainsaw for our trips. They were on a sale so we snapped one up, been after something similar for ages. They had no covers in stock so we will wait for them to come in. Now for the Honda 2.	Firefly	20	1393	04:25 PM Mar 8, 2011 by Firefly
	Newbie here (Preview) Hi all. I have just joined and at present we are in Geelong but we are travelling fulltime in a windsor pop top and having a great time. Sandra and Brian Tasmania	grey	20	1661	03:59 PM Mar 8, 2011 by grey
	Chain saw (Preview) This is my new "Chain Saw"	DKay	6	895	11:19 AM Mar 8, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Good safe free camps or cheapies between Vic and WA. (Preview) I will leave Tassie 8th May, going to Deniliquin and from there across Victoria to the Peninsulars in South Aus across the Nullabor and up to Carnarvon WA. I would appreciate any advice on places not to be missed in South Australia and WA, especially with stays of more than the usual 48 hours. I am tem...	Jazzin Around	8	1640	08:32 AM Mar 8, 2011 by Jazzin Around
	best bank term deposit rates. (Preview) G'day everyone, just posting re current bank term deposit rates and what kind of deals on offer. I have just taken a 6month term dep with NAB's online U bank service which is offering 6.41% with a (dont laugh) "loyalty bonus"of 0.10% if I roll it over on maturity, wow, 1c in the dollar could be...	ozi2	6	3226	07:48 AM Mar 8, 2011 by jimricho
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