The Grey Nomads - General

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Celebrating tonight... brought home our new caravan today, so excited!! Its a Jayco Discovery Outback, ie 15.5 ft pop-top with dirt road options. (not OFF road, but hey! we go on those dirt tracks in National Parks, not the Telegraph track!) Lotsa things to learn about how to "drive" all...

hfallsinfo · hfallsinfo

Hi All For many years we have been part of setting up of tours to the Horizontal Falls in Talbot bay here in the Kimberley We would like to make all travellers to this natural Icon aware that the company Pegasus Metals is now in the process of proceeding to acquire the Falls for mining Copper, they ca...

ozjohn · ozjohn

Well, if you're lucky you learn something new each day. Currently in Gracemere (Rockhampton) and went to check out the local wall to mark the 'Tropic of Capricorn' as it's on a different corner (Further south) than shown on the town map. Checked the latitude with my GPS Navigator and found that it wasn...

VHW · VHW

In the latest GN front page, there is a story about outback nasties etc, and it mentions "Drop Bears".........can anyone tell me what they are? See this bit or read the front page; "Venomous snakes by the bucketload! Dingoes! Crocodiles! Drop Bears the list goes on and on." I...

Colls · Colls

Hi all, Although I havent posted for some time, I have been watching posts being written and waiting to find myself a van. Excitment about my being able to get going has'nt wained until today...I bought a small pop top caravan. Now the excitment has turned to "what do I do next". Can someone...

pricey43 · pricey43

Any forum members heading this way for the Masters Games for 9th-16th October? Have just registered as a volunteer. Should be a good week. Some of the Celebrity guests are Daryl Summers, Molly Meldrum, James Reyne, Ross Wilson , Wendy Matthews and Shannon Nolls. Patron is Dawn Frazer.

DKay · DKay

Hi folks, As a recent purchaser of a "Noels Island Star" caravan (Adelaide), I have had some harrowing experiences with the quality of the van. e.g. Air vents (3) leaked and then broke. 3 lights stopped working. Cupboards not aligned. Filter tap and sink leaked after first week. Chassi a...

Wombat · Wombat

We have started to get water damage around the toilet wall base. I suspect it is coming from the holding tank as the stain is "blue" in colour. This is the same colour as our holding tank additive. The only place I can find any water is on the sliding panel which covers the circular "slid...

Trish · Trish

Hi everyone, We have just sold our house and would like to do the grey nomad thing around Australia. We are looking at buying a 4x4 and camper trailer but unable to purchase this until we have the money from the house so would like to know if anyone has had experience in purchasing vehicles with no perman...

Benwerrin · Benwerrin

Sorry for sounding like a novice, it's because I am! What is the opinion of people regarding these expander vans? I sort of didn't consider them as I thought that the design may be negative to the solidarity and general wear and tear on the caravan. However, there is no doubt that they do offer terrific...

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, I have a post regarding members who have toured Tasmania and any recommendations/suggestions/tips for 2 GN's touring the state for 4 weeks. We would like to use National parks for camping as we prefer them and enjoy bush walking etc. Not all our stays will be parks so any suggestions f...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Been there done that, all went well with no problems. Had enough of city life for a few years, bring back the bush.LOL. Dougie, left it to some one else,s jokes to keep a smile on the dial for the week. Hope they done a good job. Back to the G/Coast in 2.5 weeks for the wedding, How did we manage work as well??...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Thought I would make comment on here as unable to Email to make comment at the end of the stoy on front page. Two years ago I struck Locusts somewhere between Jerilderie and Nerrandera I think it was. Certainly in the general area. It was around November on my way south and lasted 30 ks. When I stopped at th...

howdrink · howdrink

this email was sent to me i thought i would pass it on to you all be safe out there guys Worth Passing On! This is happening now! Sad, especially if you are inclined to 'help' people... While driving on a rural end of the roadway on Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a bla...

jandas fun · jandas fun

Hi All, a good weekend got even better with a visit from Ma (Elaine and Bob). A quick coffee and chat turned into a great couple of hours. What a lovely couple and with so much in common, it was like talking to old friends. Can only recommend catching up with fellow G.N's whenever possible. Have a good trip...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Ma, you were going to tell me about the ribbons when you came to stay, but you got detoured via Richmond! Tell me about the ribbons please.

GrumpyOne · GrumpyOne

I have broad shoulders and a big mouth so I will start the ball rolling on this one as it is a pet of mine... It's time we got a concerted and group effort started to force the government into giving us a Federal Registration and License for all of us Nomads...... Many of us just use the address of our relativ...

rowdy · rowdy

At the age of 60 I am currently on my first trip outside of Australia,my wife is from the philippines so after 12 years of marriage we have put the caravan aside and made the trip to see her family in the philippines I must say that after staying here for 2 months I feel a bit guilt...

milo · milo

just got the dreaded call for news on ben..its cancer... vet said they dont know how long he has , could be a week, 6months who knows... they could pro long him by cutting it all out , kemo etc but ive been thru that with my best freind 6 years ago, bass player for my band not fun, plus dementia with my mum... cr...

chris n stan · chris n stan

Does any one know of a good caravan park about half way between Cania Gorge and gold Coast ? Kingaroy would be about half way as we are not useing the coast road. We need power so bush camping wouldn't suit. will be thankful for advice chris n stan

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Champagne (Preview) Celebrating tonight... brought home our new caravan today, so excited!! Its a Jayco Discovery Outback, ie 15.5 ft pop-top with dirt road options. (not OFF road, but hey! we go on those dirt tracks in National Parks, not the Telegraph track!) Lotsa things to learn about how to "drive" all...	Gerty Dancer	8	1635	09:24 PM Sep 23, 2010 by pricey43
	HORIZONTAL FALLS MINING PETITION (Preview) Hi All For many years we have been part of setting up of tours to the Horizontal Falls in Talbot bay here in the Kimberley We would like to make all travellers to this natural Icon aware that the company Pegasus Metals is now in the process of proceeding to acquire the Falls for mining Copper, they ca...	hfallsinfo	8	2229	09:22 AM Sep 23, 2010 by Firefly
	Tropic of Capricorn (Preview) Well, if you're lucky you learn something new each day. Currently in Gracemere (Rockhampton) and went to check out the local wall to mark the 'Tropic of Capricorn' as it's on a different corner (Further south) than shown on the town map. Checked the latitude with my GPS Navigator and found that it wasn...	ozjohn	6	1826	07:29 AM Sep 23, 2010 by jimricho
	Drop Bears ???? (Preview) In the latest GN front page, there is a story about outback nasties etc, and it mentions "Drop Bears".........can anyone tell me what they are? See this bit or read the front page; "Venomous snakes by the bucketload! Dingoes! Crocodiles! Drop Bears the list goes on and on." I...	VHW	14	2289	07:04 AM Sep 23, 2010 by jimricho
	Its been a while. (Preview) Hi all, Although I havent posted for some time, I have been watching posts being written and waiting to find myself a van. Excitment about my being able to get going has'nt wained until today...I bought a small pop top caravan. Now the excitment has turned to "what do I do next". Can someone...	Colls	8	1615	10:12 PM Sep 22, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Masters Games, Alice Springs, October (Preview) Any forum members heading this way for the Masters Games for 9th-16th October? Have just registered as a volunteer. Should be a good week. Some of the Celebrity guests are Daryl Summers, Molly Meldrum, James Reyne, Ross Wilson , Wendy Matthews and Shannon Nolls. Patron is Dawn Frazer.	pricey43	0	416	08:17 PM Sep 22, 2010 by pricey43
	Removing manufacturers stickers (Preview) Hi folks, As a recent purchaser of a "Noels Island Star" caravan (Adelaide), I have had some harrowing experiences with the quality of the van. e.g. Air vents (3) leaked and then broke. 3 lights stopped working. Cupboards not aligned. Filter tap and sink leaked after first week. Chassi a...	DKay	13	3909	05:01 PM Sep 22, 2010 by brickies
	Thettford C2 Cassette Leaks (Preview) We have started to get water damage around the toilet wall base. I suspect it is coming from the holding tank as the stain is "blue" in colour. This is the same colour as our holding tank additive. The only place I can find any water is on the sliding panel which covers the circular "slid...	Wombat	10	1454	02:03 PM Sep 22, 2010 by Ole Grizzly
	Soon to be grey nomad ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone, We have just sold our house and would like to do the grey nomad thing around Australia. We are looking at buying a 4x4 and camper trailer but unable to purchase this until we have the money from the house so would like to know if anyone has had experience in purchasing vehicles with no perman...	Trish	51	3738	12:52 PM Sep 22, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Another question? (Preview) Sorry for sounding like a novice, it's because I am! What is the opinion of people regarding these expander vans? I sort of didn't consider them as I thought that the design may be negative to the solidarity and general wear and tear on the caravan. However, there is no doubt that they do offer terrific...	Benwerrin	7	1328	12:42 PM Sep 22, 2010 by Ma
	12 and awakey, Tasmania at last! (Preview) G'day everyone, I have a post regarding members who have toured Tasmania and any recommendations/suggestions/tips for 2 GN's touring the state for 4 weeks. We would like to use National parks for camping as we prefer them and enjoy bush walking etc. Not all our stays will be parks so any suggestions f...	ozi2	10	1394	08:38 AM Sep 22, 2010 by BobnBev
	BACK: (Preview) Been there done that, all went well with no problems. Had enough of city life for a few years, bring back the bush.LOL. Dougie, left it to some one else,s jokes to keep a smile on the dial for the week. Hope they done a good job. Back to the G/Coast in 2.5 weeks for the wedding, How did we manage work as well??...	justcruisin01	4	952	08:19 PM Sep 21, 2010 by justcruisin01
	Locust Plague Hits (Preview) Thought I would make comment on here as unable to Email to make comment at the end of the stoy on front page. Two years ago I struck Locusts somewhere between Jerilderie and Nerrandera I think it was. Certainly in the general area. It was around November on my way south and lasted 30 ks. When I stopped at th...	Happywanderer	9	1809	07:36 PM Sep 21, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	warning to us all (Preview) this email was sent to me i thought i would pass it on to you all be safe out there guys Worth Passing On! This is happening now! Sad, especially if you are inclined to 'help' people... While driving on a rural end of the roadway on Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a bla...	howdrink	23	1570	04:00 PM Sep 20, 2010 by aintree4
	Good Weekend (Preview) Hi All, a good weekend got even better with a visit from Ma (Elaine and Bob). A quick coffee and chat turned into a great couple of hours. What a lovely couple and with so much in common, it was like talking to old friends. Can only recommend catching up with fellow G.N's whenever possible. Have a good trip...	jandas fun	1	1100	12:20 PM Sep 20, 2010 by Ma
	grey ribbons (Preview) Ma, you were going to tell me about the ribbons when you came to stay, but you got detoured via Richmond! Tell me about the ribbons please.	Dunmowin	25	1712	09:51 PM Sep 19, 2010 by Ma
	GROUP EFFORT FOR NATIONAL REGO/LICENSE (Preview) I have broad shoulders and a big mouth so I will start the ball rolling on this one as it is a pet of mine... It's time we got a concerted and group effort started to force the government into giving us a Federal Registration and License for all of us Nomads...... Many of us just use the address of our relativ...	GrumpyOne	15	1599	10:29 PM Sep 18, 2010 by Happywanderer
	first time (Preview) At the age of 60 I am currently on my first trip outside of Australia,my wife is from the philippines so after 12 years of marriage we have put the caravan aside and made the trip to see her family in the philippines I must say that after staying here for 2 months I feel a bit guilt...	rowdy	6	1136	05:11 PM Sep 18, 2010 by brickies
	bad news... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) just got the dreaded call for news on ben..its cancer... vet said they dont know how long he has , could be a week, 6months who knows... they could pro long him by cutting it all out , kemo etc but ive been thru that with my best freind 6 years ago, bass player for my band not fun, plus dementia with my mum... cr...	milo	34	3005	10:29 PM Sep 17, 2010 by milo
	Caravan Parks between Cania Gorge and Gold Coast (Preview) Does any one know of a good caravan park about half way between Cania Gorge and gold Coast ? Kingaroy would be about half way as we are not useing the coast road. We need power so bush camping wouldn't suit. will be thankful for advice chris n stan	chris n stan	3	1039	09:30 PM Sep 17, 2010 by chris n stan
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