The Grey Nomads - General

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hi all I am looking for any feedback (good or bad) on the Australian made Swift appliances. Has anyone got them installed in the RV and have they had any problems.

C and D · C and D

I asked this question a few years ago whilst in Cairns and didn't get very satisfactory answers. perhaps the older and wiser might know. Why is CAIRNS pronunced like CANS? A CAIRN is a pile of rocks to mark a grave etc and the ai is pronounced like the ai in air. See the link below and click the speaker ic...

HBgirls · HBgirls

We won't be using the van for a few weeks and have purchased some axle stands to put it up on. The stands are rated to 2000 kgs and we've got a 17' Millard Pop top. When the vans on the stands should we put the legs down as well?? thanks Janeene

blaze · blaze

what do we call home when on the road cheers blaze

Ron and Shirley · Ron and Shirley

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jimbo · jimbo

Are we not being a little bit on the soft side...When we can't discuss World affairs without being Juian Assange......I'm from a generation that said what we felt...And was not being censured like they do in China......Why are we acting like that ?

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

For goinsoon and anyone else interested. In todays paper is an update as promised. In Rochester the Campaspe river is being monitored with public access restricted along the river area, particularly the Campaspe River Walk (which is directly opposite the Rochester CP on the other side of the rive...

chris & terry · chris & terry

Has any one got an opinion (every one has them, there said to be like b*#*), that can help me with the best way to clean the vinyl stone guard of road dirt & tar at the front of a van. Obviously keeping the vinyl in good condition. See what you can come up with for me. Regards terry.

jimbo · jimbo

I was hoping this subject may have reared it's Head before this.....I hope this is allowed. But I think Julian Assange's is a down right bloody Hero.......The Truth always Hurts...I have really enjoyed reading about this......So sad that some young women feel, that money is more important t...

jimricho · jimricho

Thylarctos plummetus ...WOT! I hear you say... OK kids, now that I have your attention.... Thylarctos plummetus is the scientific name for the infamous Australian Drop Bear....(stay with me, this is important stuff) As we all know this creature has the amazing ability to sense and target overse...

des37 · des37

Camping along Murray River this festive season could be dangerous, it has been wetter this year than for along time, lots of trees have come down over tracks into popular campsites, warnings not park underthem etc are being issued by parks , officers, lagoons are full & filling, river well up at...

C and D · C and D

In 2006/7 we spent 12 months towing a caravan right around your immense country , and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Now weve sort of retired properly, we intend returning to purchase another rig and spend the cold Kiwi months in tropical sunshine somewhere north of the Tropic of Capricorn. W...

tezza · tezza

We have just had a great lunch, maybe not mastercheff standard but very nice and there was enough for my lady to save some for her tea and I will just need a piece of toast. It was takeaway fishermans basket @ $14.50 and they were very happy for us to eat it in their cafe. I highly reccomend it and the roadhou...

Colls · Colls

Hello All, I have been looking at the help wanted section of GN site & came across Wubin. A couple have bought the old school and have started to turn it into a park...preferably for us GNs (well maybe) . Anyway... I have just spoken to the gent concerned & suggested he put something on the site bu...

Sheba · Sheba

Found these links as well. www.rta.nsw.gov.au www.vicroads.vic.gov.au Click on the first site with this one. Don't know how this is going to turn out. The typing is starting on the right-hand side of the page, and I don't know why, and I can't fix it. Cheers, Sheba. ...

blaze · blaze

Pay it Foward Dont know if it would work here but it does on other forums and in life in general. Start by someone offering goods or service for no cost to another forum member but you cant accept the item if you dont offer goods or service to the next person. Over time have given away quite a few small items I...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Hi Everyone,Just a newbie on GN site. I have retired early and gone the RV & Suzuki flat tow option. I have an "A" Frame hitch, but have been worried about the lack on download on the towball. I have looked at sites which have basically said that the majority of failures of towball hitches...

milo · milo

http://www.travellers-autobarn.com.au/blog/calls-for-the-campervan-industry-to-get-organised/

hattonhall · hattonhall

I read the posting with concerns of some about how Centrelink may categorise and pay out (or not)to those Grey Nomads who are (or may be entitled to be) on a benefit or pension of some sort. I believe it would help to give validity and credibility to what "Grey Nomadding" as a lifestyle choice...

Pejay · Pejay

For quite a while, we have seen small washing machines available for those 'on the road'. Would be interested in what the opinion of people is, particularly those that are 'on the road' permanently.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Swift caravan appliances (Preview) Hi all I am looking for any feedback (good or bad) on the Australian made Swift appliances. Has anyone got them installed in the RV and have they had any problems.	Two Strays	2	1708	04:00 PM Dec 13, 2010 by goinsoon
	Cairns ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I asked this question a few years ago whilst in Cairns and didn't get very satisfactory answers. perhaps the older and wiser might know. Why is CAIRNS pronunced like CANS? A CAIRN is a pile of rocks to mark a grave etc and the ai is pronounced like the ai in air. See the link below and click the speaker ic...	C and D	51	4174	10:57 AM Dec 13, 2010 by C and D
	Using Axle stands (Preview) We won't be using the van for a few weeks and have purchased some axle stands to put it up on. The stands are rated to 2000 kgs and we've got a 17' Millard Pop top. When the vans on the stands should we put the legs down as well?? thanks Janeene	HBgirls	7	1757	08:45 AM Dec 13, 2010 by jimricho
	new survey, just cause we can ( 1 2 ) (Preview) what do we call home when on the road cheers blaze	blaze	35	2404	10:25 PM Dec 12, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	Marthavale, Vic (for Jimricho) (Preview) --------------------------------------------------...	Ron and Shirley	5	1642	09:46 PM Dec 12, 2010 by Helena
	censured! (closed) (Preview) Are we not being a little bit on the soft side...When we can't discuss World affairs without being Juian Assange......I'm from a generation that said what we felt...And was not being censured like they do in China......Why are we acting like that ?	jimbo	2	1012	08:36 PM Dec 12, 2010 by Webmaster
	Rochester Vic Flood update (Preview) For goinsoon and anyone else interested. In todays paper is an update as promised. In Rochester the Campaspe river is being monitored with public access restricted along the river area, particularly the Campaspe River Walk (which is directly opposite the Rochester CP on the other side of the rive...	Happywanderer	4	1898	06:06 PM Dec 12, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Cleaning vinyl stone guards of road dirt (Preview) Has any one got an opinion (every one has them, there said to be like b#), that can help me with the best way to clean the vinyl stone guard of road dirt & tar at the front of a van. Obviously keeping the vinyl in good condition. See what you can come up with for me. Regards terry.	chris & terry	11	6459	10:57 AM Dec 12, 2010 by ozjohn
	Julian (closed) (Preview) I was hoping this subject may have reared it's Head before this.....I hope this is allowed. But I think Julian Assange's is a down right bloody Hero.......The Truth always Hurts...I have really enjoyed reading about this......So sad that some young women feel, that money is more important t...	jimbo	15	2109	08:19 PM Dec 11, 2010 by Webmaster
	Thylarctos plummetus (Preview) Thylarctos plummetus ...WOT! I hear you say... OK kids, now that I have your attention.... Thylarctos plummetus is the scientific name for the infamous Australian Drop Bear....(stay with me, this is important stuff) As we all know this creature has the amazing ability to sense and target overse...	jimricho	13	5296	06:52 PM Dec 11, 2010 by goinsoon
	Murray River Yarrawonga to Tocumwal. (Preview) Camping along Murray River this festive season could be dangerous, it has been wetter this year than for along time, lots of trees have come down over tracks into popular campsites, warnings not park underthem etc are being issued by parks , officers, lagoons are full & filling, river well up at...	des37	10	1454	06:19 PM Dec 11, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Cost of caravanning ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In 2006/7 we spent 12 months towing a caravan right around your immense country , and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Now weve sort of retired properly, we intend returning to purchase another rig and spend the cold Kiwi months in tropical sunshine somewhere north of the Tropic of Capricorn. W...	C and D	38	4911	08:57 AM Dec 11, 2010 by Happywanderer
	shell roadhouse Merriden (Preview) We have just had a great lunch, maybe not mastercheff standard but very nice and there was enough for my lady to save some for her tea and I will just need a piece of toast. It was takeaway fishermans basket @ $14.50 and they were very happy for us to eat it in their cafe. I highly reccomend it and the roadhou...	tezza	8	993	05:19 AM Dec 11, 2010 by Vee Double U
	Help needed for WA caravan park. (Preview) Hello All, I have been looking at the help wanted section of GN site & came across Wubin. A couple have bought the old school and have started to turn it into a park...preferably for us GNs (well maybe) . Anyway... I have just spoken to the gent concerned & suggested he put something on the site bu...	Colls	4	1082	12:58 PM Dec 10, 2010 by Brookie
	NSW. and VIC . Road Condition Links. (Preview) Found these links as well. www.rta.nsw.gov.au www.vicroads.vic.gov.au Click on the first site with this one. Don't know how this is going to turn out. The typing is starting on the right-hand side of the page, and I don't know why, and I can't fix it. Cheers, Sheba. ...	Sheba	9	1503	06:23 AM Dec 10, 2010 by jimricho
	Just a thought (I know its not indicating a topic but read on) (Preview) Pay it Foward Dont know if it would work here but it does on other forums and in life in general. Start by someone offering goods or service for no cost to another forum member but you cant accept the item if you dont offer goods or service to the next person. Over time have given away quite a few small items I...	blaze	10	1233	02:00 PM Dec 9, 2010 by brickies
	Flat Towing (Preview) Hi Everyone,Just a newbie on GN site. I have retired early and gone the RV & Suzuki flat tow option. I have an "A" Frame hitch, but have been worried about the lack on download on the towball. I have looked at sites which have basically said that the majority of failures of towball hitches...	Yuglamron	8	5316	12:01 AM Dec 9, 2010 by Wombat 280
	this guy has me confused? (Preview) http://www.travellers-autobarn.com.au/blog/calls-for-the-campervan-industry-to-get-organised/	milo	3	945	10:40 PM Dec 8, 2010 by blaze
	Wot about a Centrelink Jobsearch Link on the Grey Nomads website????? (Preview) I read the posting with concerns of some about how Centrelink may categorise and pay out (or not)to those Grey Nomads who are (or may be entitled to be) on a benefit or pension of some sort. I believe it would help to give validity and credibility to what "Grey Nomadding" as a lifestyle choice...	hattonhall	1	1507	09:20 PM Dec 8, 2010 by brickies
	Washing Machines 'On the Road' ( 1 2 ) (Preview) For quite a while, we have seen small washing machines available for those 'on the road'. Would be interested in what the opinion of people is, particularly those that are 'on the road' permanently.	Pejay	42	4998	06:13 PM Dec 8, 2010 by hattonhall
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