The Grey Nomads - General

pauline · pauline

Hi all, we have just purchased a 20 ft Roadstar full van and will be towing with a 4x4 toyota landcruiser ute, would like some suggestions as to the best stabiliser setup, all ideas would be appreciated

brickies · brickies

For those who don't know this forum is a link from the website" greynomads.com.au"it is worth while loging onto this site has there is lots of news and information for everyone -- Edited by brickies on Friday 27th of August 2010 02:49:19 PM

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... We are interested in how other pensioners 'on the move' claim Rent Assistance. We were made aware of being able to claim rental assistance through Centrelink as pensioners who do not own a home. Interestingly, the literal instructions from Centrelink state "whilst you are travellin...

Terro · Terro

The question I would like to pose is...... What do you do for any casual or part time employment to try to help with living, travelling costs as you travel this broad land? What is the best way to find such employment? What sort of employment is out there? Perhaps proffessional employment is not too har...

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Hi Guys, Just got back from touring around we left home headed up to Dalby QLD,back down to Mudgee a good week meeting fellow Grey Nomads,then back up north on Castlereagh to augathella then onto Landsborough on the way to Winton. From Winton to Mount Isa by the Diamantina Devlopment Road,then to Bark...

BobnBev · BobnBev

Hi All, Dose anyone ues a system that watches their tyre pressure.?. Its could be one reason that vans get in to trouble, half flat tyres ect. Some time back i found this item on the net , it lets me drive with peace ,Knowing that the van tyres were being watched. As well as the Tug .It came with 8 wheel moni...

GarrynLyn · GarrynLyn

G'day all. Have been following you site with interest, more so now that we're really interested in a local off-road pop-top that's for sale. We're at the Atherton Tablelands in FNQ and intend to head off on 'the trip' early next year. Just have a question though for some of you knowledgeable peopl...

tonymini · tonymini

Hi everyone, my name is "Mini". I and my hubby have a old dog and a cat. I am going back to Japan for a month in October, fly from Cairns, my hubby stays in Carins or around somewhere with pets until I come back. Does anyone know good caravan park which is recomended? We have looked on the internet...

milo · milo

im looking around at campervans,pop top, and maybe hi top hiace type and wondering what other sites there are besides carsales .com.au and rvpoint.com.au are out there? -- Edited by milo on Saturday 28th of August 2010 12:25:12 AM

blaze · blaze

Some time back I thought I would update my van before heading off for a circuit of somesort in january but when looking a a suitable replacement to make it worth while I would have had to spend $30k So my van has been resealed, resprayed the exterior, painted and done some repairs inside, new cook top, new...

milo · milo

i see the small portable loo's at the camping shops nowdays are they ok for over nite use when cold or wet? can you use these at dump points ?

excited-newbies · excited-newbies

Hi all Just a short intro my name is Chris and the beautiful wifes Vina we have been camping for the past 3 years when we could get away. We started off with a tent and tarp set up which soon grew into a camping trailer which by the way is for sale. Tomorrow we pick up our first campervan a coleman camper. I tend...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT AUGUST 2010. THIS AUGUST HAS 5 SUNDAYS, 5 MONDAYS, AND 5 TUESDAYS. ALL IN ONE MONTH. IT HAPPENS ONCE ONLY IN 823 YEARS. We should be able to get a lot done this month, maybe! -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Thursday 26th of August 2010 04:23:58 PM

brickies · brickies

Can anybody shine light on use of Weight Distribution systems when towing with Toyota Prado , I have been told Toyota recommend not to use them , I feel it would be safer to use them

jimbo · jimbo

For me 1770/Agnes Water is a great little stop down by the Beach at Workmans Beach $5.50 per night.......Access to Computer and only a Clike from the town. Been on the road for six weeks now,and am having a good time...Love these freebies........But am spending heaps of money else where.....I do f...

valnrob · valnrob

Hello happy campers, has anyone had any experience with a Tomahawk generators off Ebay? Have met up with someone that has one, and it seems to be ok, not too noisy, but just wondered if anyone else has one. would be very interested in any replys. -- Edited by valnrob on Thursday 1st of July 2010 04:33:51 P...

Pam · Pam

If anyone is travelling the New England Highway and is due for a break, there is a new information centre at Willow Tree. It has a new coffee shop called the Gateway Coffee Shop . Only opened this week,I have heard it is very good. Has anyone been there yet?

Paul Chamberlain · Paul Chamberlain

Hi All We are currently in Lajamau NT until 22/10/2010 and wish to travel to Halls Creek and Broome after that. I would prefer to save some distance, time and money by travelling direct along the Buntine to Halls Creek. We have a Ford Transit Motor Home with a Vitara in tow and would appreciate any road co...

petengail · petengail

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/tardis-beams-inventor-on-to-small-screen/1925231.aspx?src=email

jandas fun · jandas fun

Hi all, the Penrith expo is on 10th to 12th September this year. also has a link to the South Coast (Batemans Bay) expo.5th to 7th November. see this link http://penrith.supershow.com.au/ Might see some of you there. Johnw

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Stable towing (Preview) Hi all, we have just purchased a 20 ft Roadstar full van and will be towing with a 4x4 toyota landcruiser ute, would like some suggestions as to the best stabiliser setup, all ideas would be appreciated	pauline	5	1553	02:10 PM Sep 3, 2010 by PeterD
	thegreynomads.com.au (Preview) For those who don't know this forum is a link from the website" greynomads.com.au"it is worth while loging onto this site has there is lots of news and information for everyone -- Edited by brickies on Friday 27th of August 2010 02:49:19 PM	brickies	12	4212	09:38 PM Sep 2, 2010 by Firefly
	Claiming rent assistance on the move... (Preview) Gday... We are interested in how other pensioners 'on the move' claim Rent Assistance. We were made aware of being able to claim rental assistance through Centrelink as pensioners who do not own a home. Interestingly, the literal instructions from Centrelink state "whilst you are travellin...	rockylizard	11	4076	08:14 PM Sep 2, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Casual or part time employment (Preview) The question I would like to pose is...... What do you do for any casual or part time employment to try to help with living, travelling costs as you travel this broad land? What is the best way to find such employment? What sort of employment is out there? Perhaps proffessional employment is not too har...	Terro	14	6022	07:49 PM Sep 2, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	How big is country BIG (Preview) Hi Guys, Just got back from touring around we left home headed up to Dalby QLD,back down to Mudgee a good week meeting fellow Grey Nomads,then back up north on Castlereagh to augathella then onto Landsborough on the way to Winton. From Winton to Mount Isa by the Diamantina Devlopment Road,then to Bark...	ROAMIN	6	1159	04:43 PM Sep 2, 2010 by Onedodger
	Tyre Pressure Monitoring (Preview) Hi All, Dose anyone ues a system that watches their tyre pressure.?. Its could be one reason that vans get in to trouble, half flat tyres ect. Some time back i found this item on the net , it lets me drive with peace ,Knowing that the van tyres were being watched. As well as the Tug .It came with 8 wheel moni...	BobnBev	1	1143	04:03 PM Sep 2, 2010 by brickies
	Newbie with a question (Preview) G'day all. Have been following you site with interest, more so now that we're really interested in a local off-road pop-top that's for sale. We're at the Atherton Tablelands in FNQ and intend to head off on 'the trip' early next year. Just have a question though for some of you knowledgeable peopl...	GarrynLyn	1	822	10:31 PM Sep 1, 2010 by PeterD
	Looking for the Pet friendly caravan park in Carins or around area (Preview) Hi everyone, my name is "Mini". I and my hubby have a old dog and a cat. I am going back to Japan for a month in October, fly from Cairns, my hubby stays in Carins or around somewhere with pets until I come back. Does anyone know good caravan park which is recomended? We have looked on the internet...	tonymini	6	858	07:36 PM Sep 1, 2010 by tonymini
	rv sites out there (Preview) im looking around at campervans,pop top, and maybe hi top hiace type and wondering what other sites there are besides carsales .com.au and rvpoint.com.au are out there? -- Edited by milo on Saturday 28th of August 2010 12:25:12 AM	milo	5	1472	04:41 PM Sep 1, 2010 by milo
	My caravan rebirth (Preview) Some time back I thought I would update my van before heading off for a circuit of somesort in january but when looking a a suitable replacement to make it worth while I would have had to spend $30k So my van has been resealed, resprayed the exterior, painted and done some repairs inside, new cook top, new...	blaze	2	1410	10:05 AM Sep 1, 2010 by BobnBev
	porta loo's? (Preview) i see the small portable loo's at the camping shops nowdays are they ok for over nite use when cold or wet? can you use these at dump points ?	milo	13	3590	09:20 PM Aug 31, 2010 by Dunmowin
	introduction colsa (Preview) Hi all Just a short intro my name is Chris and the beautiful wifes Vina we have been camping for the past 3 years when we could get away. We started off with a tent and tarp set up which soon grew into a camping trailer which by the way is for sale. Tomorrow we pick up our first campervan a coleman camper. I tend...	excited-newbies	8	790	07:56 PM Aug 31, 2010 by Dunmowin
	DIFFERENT; (Preview) AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT AUGUST 2010. THIS AUGUST HAS 5 SUNDAYS, 5 MONDAYS, AND 5 TUESDAYS. ALL IN ONE MONTH. IT HAPPENS ONCE ONLY IN 823 YEARS. We should be able to get a lot done this month, maybe! -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Thursday 26th of August 2010 04:23:58 PM	justcruisin01	15	1424	04:13 PM Aug 31, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	Weight Distribution Systems (Preview) Can anybody shine light on use of Weight Distribution systems when towing with Toyota Prado , I have been told Toyota recommend not to use them , I feel it would be safer to use them	brickies	8	4701	09:37 AM Aug 31, 2010 by BobnBev
	1770/Agnes Water (Preview) For me 1770/Agnes Water is a great little stop down by the Beach at Workmans Beach $5.50 per night.......Access to Computer and only a Clike from the town. Been on the road for six weeks now,and am having a good time...Love these freebies........But am spending heaps of money else where.....I do f...	jimbo	14	1599	09:15 AM Aug 31, 2010 by jimbo
	tomahawk generators (Preview) Hello happy campers, has anyone had any experience with a Tomahawk generators off Ebay? Have met up with someone that has one, and it seems to be ok, not too noisy, but just wondered if anyone else has one. would be very interested in any replys. -- Edited by valnrob on Thursday 1st of July 2010 04:33:51 P...	valnrob	9	17130	07:37 AM Aug 31, 2010 by valnrob
	Time for a Coffee Break? (Preview) If anyone is travelling the New England Highway and is due for a break, there is a new information centre at Willow Tree. It has a new coffee shop called the Gateway Coffee Shop . Only opened this week,I have heard it is very good. Has anyone been there yet?	Pam	9	1607	06:00 PM Aug 29, 2010 by Pam
	Road conditions Kalkarinji to Halls Creek (Preview) Hi All We are currently in Lajamau NT until 22/10/2010 and wish to travel to Halls Creek and Broome after that. I would prefer to save some distance, time and money by travelling direct along the Buntine to Halls Creek. We have a Ford Transit Motor Home with a Vitara in tow and would appreciate any road co...	Paul Chamberlain	5	1464	03:59 PM Aug 29, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	folding caravan - article from the canberra times (Preview) http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/tardis-beams-inventor-on-to-small-screen/1925231.aspx?src=email	petengail	1	844	10:33 AM Aug 29, 2010 by BobnBev
	Penrith Caravan and Camping Show (Preview) Hi all, the Penrith expo is on 10th to 12th September this year. also has a link to the South Coast (Batemans Bay) expo.5th to 7th November. see this link http://penrith.supershow.com.au/ Might see some of you there. Johnw	jandas fun	2	780	12:06 AM Aug 28, 2010 by milo
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