The Grey Nomads - General

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I looked at a Toyota Hi Ace Sunliner today at Morley Ford. Has absolutely everything in it. Would just have to throw my clothes in and go. I will lose a bit of money in the trade in but would save myself about 2 - 3,000 that I still need and don 't have to set this van of mine up how I want it. Has kitchen, cooking...

pipes · pipes

Starting back in the sixties, I have lived and worked in Australias "Top End", from the Kimberley to Cairns. Yes, there are a lot more, "Mud Ghekkos" about since they were put under protection in 1972. "Sweetheart" was one big croc that lived in the South All...

Vic · Vic

After reading HW's experience with her High Ace purchase it does make you wary of dealing with used vehicle merchants although I am sure there are some who are not that way, I know a few I would deal with but not many others. HW's experience so far have been a nightmare, see this link; http://www.active...

Beth54 · Beth54

One of the places I really want to see this time on my way north is Undara Lava Tubes. I've read all their jargon on their site, but wondered if anyone has any other advise/thoughts on this place.

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

I have been looking for a motorhome for some time now. Was wondering if any one has one of the KEA ex rental ones. They appear to be a good deal and have everything I need. What are the things I need to look out for? All advice or experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks.

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/27/3150081.htm

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Leaving middle of next week for the G/Coast again , two weeks with family & the Alan Jackson concert in Brissy ,then S/E Qld hinterland for 3-4 weeks . We will then be heading to the NT again for some fishing. Hope to see some GN's along the way. -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Saturday 26th of February...

kingsvale · kingsvale

Hope to be hitting the road at the end of this year. Neither of us will be on the pension and we would like to know how to cover ourselves for ambulance Australia wide. We also wont have a home address so are not covered by electricity bill.

bill12 · bill12

You won,t believe it , but after todays earthquake, there is a cyclone heading down there, also!What have the kiwis done to warrant this sort of luck, except flog us at rugby?

Vic · Vic

Hi Folks, I have had two emails in the last few days allegedly from Westnet and using a Westnet email address. The first was shown as a Security Alert and gave a link to click onto to keep your email address secure (yeh, right...). The sender was using a Westnet email address. The second was similar excep...

wendyv · wendyv

The Driver has decided to tackle some of his bucket list, so we just got back from a 2 week trip to Darwin. This was a real departure from our usual caravanning travel mode, because we flew up, then caught Ghan back. The original hope was to Ghan one way, with the 4WD, and drive the other, but the Truck is too...

milo · milo

Hi, Just thought it would be interesting to see what other people travel with, ie there set ups.. there campervans, motor homes ., what ever you use and be proud to show it all off, and maybe just inspire some one to do something simillar that they maybe holding off doing... and also maybe a good referenc...

chris & terry · chris & terry

heading to Toowoomba from NSW, have some business early next week. Is there accommodation at the Show Grounds there? If not any suggestions? thanks all, terry

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We are back from 15 wonderful weeks in Tassie. There has been earlier postings on the cost of getting to Tasmania and how that has turned some people off going there but really, if visiting for any length of time you will recoup the cost of the ferry. Tasmania really is a RV friendly state, so many beautif...

beachball57 · beachball57

well the camper trailer is almost done,,,gear is stowed and a few bits and peices still to get(maybe at the adelaide caravan and camping show) then a bit of a short shake down trip maybe to a beach somewhere,,I have installed a generator, for when we are away from the parks, a solar panel will come along s...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

YAY! Just bought our copy of the new Camps Australia Wide 6, got the one with the pictures this time. ($89. and worth it dozens of times over!) Anybody who was waiting for this edition to be released, now's the time to go shopping!

roddam · roddam

Hello to all the happy vanners. We are headed down to Melbourne in April to order our van. Will be gong to a few places down here to check out a few manufacturers. We always stay in cabins in the caravan parks and could use some feedback on a good park near Melbourne that would be a good base. First for busine...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Apollo Gardens is still open, until June 2011, I am there now and with free internet connection, here for the next 9 days only 18 klms to the city Apollo Gardens: its open for caravans until the 20th March 2011 and the cabins will close in June 2011, and they are very nice cabins.

petengail · petengail

Personally, I find most backpackers really fun young people doing what I did all over the world. Its the yobbo True Blue Aussies that get my goat up. If your in Byron Bay, where today I wouldnt be seen.... but there was a day... once upon a time....in a life far far away.....lol http://followmeever...

gerkel · gerkel

Am keen to purchase a camera to attach to the back of our van that will help see what is travelling behind us when on a long straight piece of road. Am I looking for a reversing camera or a rear view camera or are they the same thing? Advice on best buys much appreciated.

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	I looked at a Toyota HiAce today!! ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) I looked at a Toyota Hi Ace Sunliner today at Morley Ford. Has absolutely everything in it. Would just have to throw my clothes in and go. I will lose a bit of money in the trade in but would save myself about 2 - 3,000 that I still need and don 't have to set this van of mine up how I want it. Has kitchen, cooking...	Happywanderer	178	14253	12:53 PM Mar 1, 2011 by GrumpyOne
	Crocs and other things. (Preview) Starting back in the sixties, I have lived and worked in Australias "Top End", from the Kimberley to Cairns. Yes, there are a lot more, "Mud Ghekkos" about since they were put under protection in 1972. "Sweetheart" was one big croc that lived in the South All...	pipes	10	1277	12:36 PM Mar 1, 2011 by Firefly
	Happy Wanderers High Ace Ownership Experience (Preview) After reading HW's experience with her High Ace purchase it does make you wary of dealing with used vehicle merchants although I am sure there are some who are not that way, I know a few I would deal with but not many others. HW's experience so far have been a nightmare, see this link; http://www.active...	Vic	9	1808	12:15 PM Mar 1, 2011 by milo
	UNDARA EXPERIENCE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) One of the places I really want to see this time on my way north is Undara Lava Tubes. I've read all their jargon on their site, but wondered if anyone has any other advise/thoughts on this place.	Beth54	37	3809	12:13 PM Mar 1, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Motorhome (Preview) I have been looking for a motorhome for some time now. Was wondering if any one has one of the KEA ex rental ones. They appear to be a good deal and have everything I need. What are the things I need to look out for? All advice or experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks.	ChiChi1	13	2046	11:57 AM Mar 1, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Camping tragedy near Port Macquarie (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/27/3150081.htm	petengail	16	1985	11:51 AM Mar 1, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	TIME TO GO; (Preview) Leaving middle of next week for the G/Coast again , two weeks with family & the Alan Jackson concert in Brissy ,then S/E Qld hinterland for 3-4 weeks . We will then be heading to the NT again for some fishing. Hope to see some GN's along the way. -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Saturday 26th of February...	justcruisin01	11	1010	08:30 PM Feb 28, 2011 by justcruisin01
	ambulance cover (Preview) Hope to be hitting the road at the end of this year. Neither of us will be on the pension and we would like to know how to cover ourselves for ambulance Australia wide. We also wont have a home address so are not covered by electricity bill.	kingsvale	12	2081	10:33 AM Feb 28, 2011 by kingsvale
	Christchurch earthquake (Preview) You won,t believe it , but after todays earthquake, there is a cyclone heading down there, also!What have the kiwis done to warrant this sort of luck, except flog us at rugby?	bill12	15	1771	09:58 PM Feb 27, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Genuine Warning On Westnet Hackers (Preview) Hi Folks, I have had two emails in the last few days allegedly from Westnet and using a Westnet email address. The first was shown as a Security Alert and gave a link to click onto to keep your email address secure (yeh, right...). The sender was using a Westnet email address. The second was similar excep...	Vic	9	3144	09:11 PM Feb 27, 2011 by Connie
	Just back from Darwin (Preview) The Driver has decided to tackle some of his bucket list, so we just got back from a 2 week trip to Darwin. This was a real departure from our usual caravanning travel mode, because we flew up, then caught Ghan back. The original hope was to Ghan one way, with the 4WD, and drive the other, but the Truck is too...	wendyv	10	1583	08:30 PM Feb 27, 2011 by wendyv
	Your Rig.... (Possible sticky please?) (Preview) Hi, Just thought it would be interesting to see what other people travel with, ie there set ups.. there campervans, motor homes ., what ever you use and be proud to show it all off, and maybe just inspire some one to do something simillar that they maybe holding off doing... and also maybe a good referenc...	milo	29	2060	08:23 PM Feb 27, 2011 by Smokeydk
	Accommodation in Toowoomba (Preview) heading to Toowoomba from NSW, have some business early next week. Is there accommodation at the Show Grounds there? If not any suggestions? thanks all, terry	chris & terry	5	865	08:13 PM Feb 27, 2011 by Antique Pete
	Back from Tassie (Preview) We are back from 15 wonderful weeks in Tassie. There has been earlier postings on the cost of getting to Tasmania and how that has turned some people off going there but really, if visiting for any length of time you will recoup the cost of the ferry. Tasmania really is a RV friendly state, so many beautif...	Gary and Kerry	14	1606	05:37 PM Feb 27, 2011 by Ma
	self contained (Preview) well the camper trailer is almost done,,,gear is stowed and a few bits and peices still to get(maybe at the adelaide caravan and camping show) then a bit of a short shake down trip maybe to a beach somewhere,,I have installed a generator, for when we are away from the parks, a solar panel will come along s...	beachball57	21	2035	02:30 PM Feb 27, 2011 by glassies
	Camps 6 (Preview) YAY! Just bought our copy of the new Camps Australia Wide 6, got the one with the pictures this time. ($89. and worth it dozens of times over!) Anybody who was waiting for this edition to be released, now's the time to go shopping!	Gerty Dancer	16	2298	10:57 AM Feb 27, 2011 by Cee
	caravan parks melbourne (Preview) Hello to all the happy vanners. We are headed down to Melbourne in April to order our van. Will be gong to a few places down here to check out a few manufacturers. We always stay in cabins in the caravan parks and could use some feedback on a good park near Melbourne that would be a good base. First for busine...	roddam	14	2589	10:01 AM Feb 27, 2011 by ken thomas
	Apollo Gardens (Preview) Apollo Gardens is still open, until June 2011, I am there now and with free internet connection, here for the next 9 days only 18 klms to the city Apollo Gardens: its open for caravans until the 20th March 2011 and the cabins will close in June 2011, and they are very nice cabins.	_wombat_	5	836	07:44 AM Feb 27, 2011 by _wombat_
	Backpackers - you either love them or hate them - but hey we were all young once... (Preview) Personally, I find most backpackers really fun young people doing what I did all over the world. Its the yobbo True Blue Aussies that get my goat up. If your in Byron Bay, where today I wouldnt be seen.... but there was a day... once upon a time....in a life far far away.....lol http://followmeever...	petengail	24	1344	07:07 PM Feb 26, 2011 by Ma
	Difference b/ween a rear view camera and a reversing camera? (Preview) Am keen to purchase a camera to attach to the back of our van that will help see what is travelling behind us when on a long straight piece of road. Am I looking for a reversing camera or a rear view camera or are they the same thing? Advice on best buys much appreciated.	gerkel	8	5222	01:36 PM Feb 26, 2011 by _wombat_
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