The Grey Nomads - General

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...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

I have just got home after attending a single vehicle accident . A car towing a caravan , in the wet . The bloke was Ok , but his van will get written off . A lot of under damage to car . I am deputy Captain of our local Fire Brigade . I want to stay home on wet , cold nights , with my family . Please Travel safely . Z...

dazren · dazren

HELLO ALL. MY FRIENDS AND I ARE THINKING ABOUT TAKING A 1O DAY HOLIDAY TO DARWIN, IN EARLY JANUARY, ANY ADVICE ON THE WEATHER and TEMPRETURE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. HAS ANYONE BEEN THERE AT THAT TIME OF YEAR !! WOULD IT BE ENJOYABLE !! , OR WOULD IT BE BETTER TO SAVE IT FOR A BETTER TIME OF YEAR, SO IS...

jimbo · jimbo

I am heading off this Thursday 8/7/2010 Via the Newell H/w Haven't been on it for twenty years or more....My old truck run to Brisbane.....I reckon it 's changed a lot in that time......I am leaving after a game of Bowls around 3.45pm..Will drive until I feel tired and then pull over and have a sleep.....

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

I'm keen to hear ideas about receiving mail when you are on the road. We don't have family or friends that we feel comfortable asking to collect and forward our mail for up to a year. What do others do. We are selling our house, so a PO box is to be organised, but what about forwarding it on. Any suggestions p...

rapidroy · rapidroy

HI THIS KIWI IS LOOKING AT DOING A TUER OR TO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE BEST TEEM TO TRAVEL WITH .

Manhattan · Manhattan

Hi, New at this but we are about to take of and join you guys out there. my question is; we are about to rent our home out while we are away (possably years) can any one give advice on tax from rental monies, is it worth while renting or just sell and be done with it.????

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1487	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	1620	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	850	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	2678	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	983	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	1119	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	971	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	952	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	1959	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	975	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	799	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	622	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	2237	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	2526	03:24 PM Jul 8, 2010 by Terro
	Take CARE out there. (Preview) I have just got home after attending a single vehicle accident . A car towing a caravan , in the wet . The bloke was Ok , but his van will get written off . A lot of under damage to car . I am deputy Captain of our local Fire Brigade . I want to stay home on wet , cold nights , with my family . Please Travel safely . Z...	Zoomtopz	2	773	03:18 PM Jul 8, 2010 by Ma
	DARWIN IN JANUARY If it is to be ! It is up to me !! (Preview) HELLO ALL. MY FRIENDS AND I ARE THINKING ABOUT TAKING A 1O DAY HOLIDAY TO DARWIN, IN EARLY JANUARY, ANY ADVICE ON THE WEATHER and TEMPRETURE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. HAS ANYONE BEEN THERE AT THAT TIME OF YEAR !! WOULD IT BE ENJOYABLE !! , OR WOULD IT BE BETTER TO SAVE IT FOR A BETTER TIME OF YEAR, SO IS...	dazren	9	1504	07:54 AM Jul 8, 2010 by howdrink
	Heading off Thursday (Preview) I am heading off this Thursday 8/7/2010 Via the Newell H/w Haven't been on it for twenty years or more....My old truck run to Brisbane.....I reckon it 's changed a lot in that time......I am leaving after a game of Bowls around 3.45pm..Will drive until I feel tired and then pull over and have a sleep.....	jimbo	11	1045	06:57 AM Jul 8, 2010 by jimbo
	Mail - what do you do when you're on the road (Preview) I'm keen to hear ideas about receiving mail when you are on the road. We don't have family or friends that we feel comfortable asking to collect and forward our mail for up to a year. What do others do. We are selling our house, so a PO box is to be organised, but what about forwarding it on. Any suggestions p...	He and I and a cat named Sly	4	1012	07:09 PM Jul 7, 2010 by Dunmowin
	TAG-ALONG TUERS (Preview) HI THIS KIWI IS LOOKING AT DOING A TUER OR TO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE BEST TEEM TO TRAVEL WITH .	rapidroy	4	844	06:19 PM Jul 7, 2010 by rapidroy
	renting our home (Preview) Hi, New at this but we are about to take of and join you guys out there. my question is; we are about to rent our home out while we are away (possably years) can any one give advice on tax from rental monies, is it worth while renting or just sell and be done with it.????	Manhattan	10	2105	04:48 PM Jul 7, 2010 by jimricho
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