The Grey Nomads - General

Ma · Ma

We are staying at the Big 4 Low Level Katherine. It is a nice park with plenty of shade and grass. The amenities are plentiful and very clean. We have just had the best night in ages. Bush poet during happy hour, he's the bloke who wrote that poem about caravans and early morning pack ups. Think it was on...

hunter · hunter

Merry Xmas & Happy N/Year to All, My Caravan insurance is coming up on the 31/01/09 and was wondering who is the better insurance my van ia a 17.6ft 2003 Coromal pioneer seka xc offroad pop top it is currently insured with CIL but I have got a cheaper Quote from MHIA by about a & $120 is there othe...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Hi Everybody, I've been reading this forum for quite a long time, but didnt join since we are still wannabes, didnt think I'd have much to contribute. Over the months I've learned heaps of helpful things from all your varied posts, and feel that its time I said a huge thank you! So now I'm out of "...

goinsoon · goinsoon

My wife was just looking over my shoulder and got a little smiffy!! She wanted to know what I was doing on a forum called "THE GAY NOMADS" geez!!!!!

Terro · Terro

I have been told there is to be a new fee structure for vehicle registration in Victoria. Commencing 01/07/2010. Seems it is based on home address and or postcode as well as the type of vehicle. Had a look at the Vicroads web site but the relevant page was not operating correctly and I couldn't get the new...

GypsyWanderers · GypsyWanderers

we have a bedford bus i would like to run batteries on it but not saw what size i have a2kv jenny as we plan to do a lot of traverling in it

Dougie · Dougie

Homeless by Choice Well Guys, I've lived in a camper-van for 2yrs whilst building a new house near Kingaroy in Qld & didn't have any problems with Council. It depends on where you are I think, as I know the Council at Tara Qld built a new toilet block in the overnite camping area & provided sola...

lilly · lilly

hi been doing little research on country pubs and was wonering if any one would know of lovely country pubs ...off the main highways... that have good pub grub and budget accommodation as well ... in any state i would be happy to know about ..... thanks

Firefly · Firefly

Brett and his cousin went fishing yesterday and taped some of their catches. This is Brett bagging a couple, he had a ball. This is the Adelaide River near Darwin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADIF_X9wkgc

Fence sitter · Fence sitter

After a recent bad experience in a park, I'd like a recommendation at Longreach. After clean amenities, good service - 2 nomads no children

pophog · pophog

thanks for your replies re our broken axle on our van thankfully we have got going again 6 days later left dubbo now at goondiwindi heading to roma tomorrow then on to carnarvon gorge.carnarvon gorge were very helpful with our booking and said they would hold deposits for up to 6 months for us poph...

howdrink · howdrink

Hi guys just wondering if any of you lovely people out there have stayed in the Tannum Beach caravan park Queensland, just out side Gladstone region any good reports or bad ones, kind regards guys currently in Herevy Bay -- Edited by howdrink on Thursday 8th of July 2010 07:18:26 AM

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Hello to all from sydney, arrived yesterday. We terminated our trip at sale ,Vic & returned to sydney for the reasons earlier stated. We made our first visit to the hospital today to see the b.i.l., he is looking much better than we expected,& the complications following the attack are settl...

ozjohn · ozjohn

I unofficially retired at the close of the Brisbane Caravan Show at 4pm last Tuesday, but officially step down as CEO on the 28th of this month. Then it's a wait for the bank statements to arrive so I can close the books for the year and hand them over to the accountant. Michael Guthrie and his wife Jennife...

milo · milo

I've been looking at the slide on camper units that goes on the back of utes etc and some of them are really nice.... so nice I'm considering of selling my house which is way too big for me any way!and buying a block of land and live in my camper unit, and have a doublegarage with a double carport, and have...

jimbo · jimbo

I would like to see some posts from Caravan Park owners...Who canvas local councils about Travellers, who occasionally like to free camp.....Don't they realize that it's not a matter of saving money...It's just another part of the freedom bit......We have paid our taxes all our lives..Now want t...

ozjohn · ozjohn

I've never been very happy with the brakes on my van since new. 10" drums on on a single axles vans over around 1600KG Gross really are stretching the friendship at times, but mine were worse than normal for a heavy 2 wheel van. 1760Kg Gross. I had the axle replaced with a straight one to raise the van...

deebee · deebee

Hello, we are retired new campers and wondered if any of you experienced travellers had any comments about 'Seabreeze van park @ Airlie Bch (we have a small aged poodle dog) Cheers Dee

He and I and a cat named Sly · He and I and a cat named Sly

Well we've done it. We've gone ahead and bought our van (read soooo excited, I can hardly type), now all we need is something to tow it. We'll need something that can tow a maximum of 2000kg. Been suggested to get something capable of towing 2500kg (not that we expect to have that much on board) for a safet...

Shell · Shell

Hi Everyone, I thought you might like to see some pictures of our new home. We love it - it's our 4th van and I think we got it right this time It is 19.6ft Internal with extended A-Frame, with most of the bells and whistles - Solar,water, remote Sat dish, Airbag Suspension. I have been living in it for a near...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	BIG 4 KATHERINE (Preview) We are staying at the Big 4 Low Level Katherine. It is a nice park with plenty of shade and grass. The amenities are plentiful and very clean. We have just had the best night in ages. Bush poet during happy hour, he's the bloke who wrote that poem about caravans and early morning pack ups. Think it was on...	Ma	9	2208	05:29 PM Jul 14, 2010 by Ma
	Insurance time (Preview) Merry Xmas & Happy N/Year to All, My Caravan insurance is coming up on the 31/01/09 and was wondering who is the better insurance my van ia a 17.6ft 2003 Coromal pioneer seka xc offroad pop top it is currently insured with CIL but I have got a cheaper Quote from MHIA by about a & $120 is there othe...	hunter	13	1039	11:01 PM Jul 13, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	Another Newbie (Preview) Hi Everybody, I've been reading this forum for quite a long time, but didnt join since we are still wannabes, didnt think I'd have much to contribute. Over the months I've learned heaps of helpful things from all your varied posts, and feel that its time I said a huge thank you! So now I'm out of "...	Gerty Dancer	7	729	08:44 PM Jul 12, 2010 by petengail
	HUH! WOMEN (Preview) My wife was just looking over my shoulder and got a little smiffy!! She wanted to know what I was doing on a forum called "THE GAY NOMADS" geez!!!!!	goinsoon	4	1170	08:00 PM Jul 12, 2010 by justcruisin01
	New Vic Registration Fee structure (Preview) I have been told there is to be a new fee structure for vehicle registration in Victoria. Commencing 01/07/2010. Seems it is based on home address and or postcode as well as the type of vehicle. Had a look at the Vicroads web site but the relevant page was not operating correctly and I couldn't get the new...	Terro	3	1485	02:50 PM Jul 12, 2010 by the crow25
	bus (Preview) we have a bedford bus i would like to run batteries on it but not saw what size i have a2kv jenny as we plan to do a lot of traverling in it	GypsyWanderers	2	794	10:36 AM Jul 12, 2010 by GypsyWanderers
	Homeless by choice (Preview) Homeless by Choice Well Guys, I've lived in a camper-van for 2yrs whilst building a new house near Kingaroy in Qld & didn't have any problems with Council. It depends on where you are I think, as I know the Council at Tara Qld built a new toilet block in the overnite camping area & provided sola...	Dougie	17	1359	10:09 AM Jul 12, 2010 by Dougie
	country pubs (Preview) hi been doing little research on country pubs and was wonering if any one would know of lovely country pubs ...off the main highways... that have good pub grub and budget accommodation as well ... in any state i would be happy to know about ..... thanks	lilly	6	1380	07:45 AM Jul 12, 2010 by lilly
	Fishing Trip (Preview) Brett and his cousin went fishing yesterday and taped some of their catches. This is Brett bagging a couple, he had a ball. This is the Adelaide River near Darwin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADIF_X9wkgc	Firefly	4	744	10:13 PM Jul 11, 2010 by DellieMay
	Caravan park recommendation in Longreach? (Preview) After a recent bad experience in a park, I'd like a recommendation at Longreach. After clean amenities, good service - 2 nomads no children	Fence sitter	5	2486	10:07 PM Jul 11, 2010 by DellieMay
	jayco broken axles (Preview) thanks for your replies re our broken axle on our van thankfully we have got going again 6 days later left dubbo now at goondiwindi heading to roma tomorrow then on to carnarvon gorge.carnarvon gorge were very helpful with our booking and said they would hold deposits for up to 6 months for us poph...	pophog	1	876	04:26 PM Jul 11, 2010 by Gerty Dancer
	Tannum Sands queensland (Preview) Hi guys just wondering if any of you lovely people out there have stayed in the Tannum Beach caravan park Queensland, just out side Gladstone region any good reports or bad ones, kind regards guys currently in Herevy Bay -- Edited by howdrink on Thursday 8th of July 2010 07:18:26 AM	howdrink	7	1009	07:59 AM Jul 11, 2010 by lilly
	JUST DROPED IN (Preview) Hello to all from sydney, arrived yesterday. We terminated our trip at sale ,Vic & returned to sydney for the reasons earlier stated. We made our first visit to the hospital today to see the b.i.l., he is looking much better than we expected,& the complications following the attack are settl...	justcruisin01	1	878	10:45 PM Jul 10, 2010 by BarbandDaz
	Retired ????? (Preview) I unofficially retired at the close of the Brisbane Caravan Show at 4pm last Tuesday, but officially step down as CEO on the 28th of this month. Then it's a wait for the bank statements to arrive so I can close the books for the year and hand them over to the accountant. Michael Guthrie and his wife Jennife...	ozjohn	4	831	01:37 PM Jul 10, 2010 by Dougie
	living in a van full time (Preview) I've been looking at the slide on camper units that goes on the back of utes etc and some of them are really nice.... so nice I'm considering of selling my house which is way too big for me any way!and buying a block of land and live in my camper unit, and have a doublegarage with a double carport, and have...	milo	5	1747	01:25 PM Jul 10, 2010 by Dougie
	Caravan Park Owners (Preview) I would like to see some posts from Caravan Park owners...Who canvas local councils about Travellers, who occasionally like to free camp.....Don't they realize that it's not a matter of saving money...It's just another part of the freedom bit......We have paid our taxes all our lives..Now want t...	jimbo	8	845	05:38 PM Jul 9, 2010 by Fence sitter
	Great Service (Preview) I've never been very happy with the brakes on my van since new. 10" drums on on a single axles vans over around 1600KG Gross really are stretching the friendship at times, but mine were worse than normal for a heavy 2 wheel van. 1760Kg Gross. I had the axle replaced with a straight one to raise the van...	ozjohn	2	696	04:02 PM Jul 9, 2010 by ozjohn
	Seabreeze @ Airlie Beach (Preview) Hello, we are retired new campers and wondered if any of you experienced travellers had any comments about 'Seabreeze van park @ Airlie Bch (we have a small aged poodle dog) Cheers Dee	deebee	0	518	11:49 AM Jul 9, 2010 by deebee
	Help. Suggestions with tow vehicles Can we go NOW (Preview) Well we've done it. We've gone ahead and bought our van (read soooo excited, I can hardly type), now all we need is something to tow it. We'll need something that can tow a maximum of 2000kg. Been suggested to get something capable of towing 2500kg (not that we expect to have that much on board) for a safet...	He and I and a cat named Sly	18	1913	06:29 PM Jul 8, 2010 by stan747
	Our New Spinifex Off-Road Van (Preview) Hi Everyone, I thought you might like to see some pictures of our new home. We love it - it's our 4th van and I think we got it right this time It is 19.6ft Internal with extended A-Frame, with most of the bells and whistles - Solar,water, remote Sat dish, Airbag Suspension. I have been living in it for a near...	Shell	4	2341	03:24 PM Jul 8, 2010 by Terro
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