The Grey Nomads - General

BrokeAnt6 · BrokeAnt6

Hi All, I am another newbie, having just joined your forum after lurking for a good while.Pajero DID towing 16ft 10 in Jayco Freedom poptop living in BrisbaneRegardsReg

countryroad · countryroad

I am in need of some advice, please. I'm interested in the above...did think I was onto a good thing for a conversion. BUT, a salesman said Japanese used vehicles haven't been serviced regularly and I could end up with one which needs a new motor, abt $8000 for a deisel...so he said. I've heard measure tw...

Fence sitter · Fence sitter

Hi Everyone! We have been on the road now for 3 months and had some great inland and coastal experiences. Will be at Bowen this weekend for the local rodeo then heading onto the tip. Does anyone have any recent (past week or so) knowledge if it is open and passable? We are going to leave our van and tent it t...

brickies · brickies

We had a call tonight from the people next door there is a light on in your house ,do you want us to have a look inside they have a key to our house, so in they go and find a bit of a mesh books on the floor lots of things out of places then they found who was responsible sitting in the kitchen draw a Possum . It had co...

Pejay · Pejay

Hi all, would like to know your opinion of having your names on the back of the van, I don't exactly mean the name of your van eg "thewoodshack", but the first names of the people travelling - guess it maks it a bit more polite if you need to call someone up on the UHF, but would be interested in o...

howdrink · howdrink

Hi Guys well we are off this morning heading from Gawler to Queensland via mildura hay ect etc, Hope to finally meet up with some of you guys out there we have to be back in november so we havn't got much time ha ha ha, Have tryed to tell the freinds & family that while they are working we have the hard ta...

tonyd · tonyd

Occurs to me that a can crusher might be a useful object on the road, especially when bush camping or on a long outback trip. I mean the ones with a handle that you pull down and, bingo, you have a much smaller amount of aluminium to carry away for disposal. Where would you buy one? Anyone seen a crusher rece...

brickies · brickies

If you want to learn about Grey nomad life just get started lot of information to be gained on the road so many different ways to do things sure to find a way that suits you

Pam · Pam

Just wondering if anyone has one of those nintendo dsi xl things with brain training on them. Thought it might be a useful travel game but don't know much about them.

tonyd · tonyd

Hi all. Planning a trip Perth-Melbourne and back via Adelaide and Broken Hill, along the Murray and perhaps a side-trip to Canberra ("G'day Kev"). This would be in my petrol-powered Magna with an as yet to be determined CT. Want to carry extra petrol in (new) jerrycans. After this trip, I p...

keith and bill · keith and bill

CAN ANYONE GIVE ME INFORMATION ON THE HYUNDAI TERRACAN TURBO DIESEL AS A TOWING VEHICLE FOR A 22FT CARAVAN PLEASE . REGARDS KEITH

tonyd · tonyd

I'm aware of the restrictions on fresh fruit, vegies and honey between WA and SA. Are there restrictions on dehydrated vegies (such as mushrooms, carrots etc)? I could cryovac them as well if that would help. Cheers, Tony

jimbo · jimbo

Today from my good friends at the Avenue. Bacchus marsh Jeff Jone's Orchards...I found my first Purple Carrot and Have made a soup of it...I hope you all can see it clearly

gunadoo · gunadoo

Hello All It's been several months since I posted here but have been keeping in touch with "Forum" news whenever I've had access.I left Rockhampton in early March for Victoria to pick up my new home and have spent some time exploring Vic and spending quality time with the daughter and Gra...

JRH · JRH

Well we were taking off on Tuesday June 8th but due to some medical tests, the results of which I don't get until Thusday June10th, we once again have to postpone the departure, now it will be Sunday June 13th, so the peace you were all expecting has been delayed a few days. Come the 13th we are heading off c...

howdrink · howdrink

hi guys we are heading from Adelaide to darwin which is the best caravan parks to stay at on the way though, this is our first trip so i thought i would ask the best people they would know

milo · milo

ok you guys know im planing for things when my dads not on this strange earth..lol most of my family are in sydney , with a few in adelaide.. i could go there but im kind of thinking are there any nice rural type places not more than an 1 hr out? ie m family are in chester hill/ glenfield etc(sydney) had been...

jimbo · jimbo

Forester and 1770 NSW are there pet Friendly Caravan Parks for Shirls and I too visit...Rather ask you all than a book.....

Firefly · Firefly

I have been witness to a lot of drunken fools, and at times, been one myself, but this dropkick takes the cake. The really annoying thing here is, if he had been taken, someone else would have had to go find the remains and risk their own lives doing so. http://www.ntnews.com.au//article/2010/06/05...

beachball57 · beachball57

hi everyone just thought i'd let people know about the recent medieval fair in the town of gumeracha which is in the adelaide hills it's not hard to find,, the fair is a two day event held the first weekend in may and has been running for the past 4 years they have everything medieval, jousting sword fig...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Another Newbie (Preview) Hi All, I am another newbie, having just joined your forum after lurking for a good while.Pajero DID towing 16ft 10 in Jayco Freedom poptop living in BrisbaneRegardsReg	BrokeAnt6	6	825	11:49 AM Jun 11, 2010 by Sandym54
	imported Toyota Hi-Ace Commuters...used (Preview) I am in need of some advice, please. I'm interested in the above...did think I was onto a good thing for a conversion. BUT, a salesman said Japanese used vehicles haven't been serviced regularly and I could end up with one which needs a new motor, abt $8000 for a deisel...so he said. I've heard measure tw...	countryroad	14	9897	11:08 AM Jun 11, 2010 by countryroad
	Heading up the tip?? (Preview) Hi Everyone! We have been on the road now for 3 months and had some great inland and coastal experiences. Will be at Bowen this weekend for the local rodeo then heading onto the tip. Does anyone have any recent (past week or so) knowledge if it is open and passable? We are going to leave our van and tent it t...	Fence sitter	9	1289	08:33 AM Jun 11, 2010 by jimricho
	Possum (Preview) We had a call tonight from the people next door there is a light on in your house ,do you want us to have a look inside they have a key to our house, so in they go and find a bit of a mesh books on the floor lots of things out of places then they found who was responsible sitting in the kitchen draw a Possum . It had co...	brickies	4	866	10:19 PM Jun 10, 2010 by brickies
	Names on the back of Vans (Preview) Hi all, would like to know your opinion of having your names on the back of the van, I don't exactly mean the name of your van eg "thewoodshack", but the first names of the people travelling - guess it maks it a bit more polite if you need to call someone up on the UHF, but would be interested in o...	Pejay	20	2163	12:42 PM Jun 10, 2010 by Pam
	Its Time To Hit The Road Again (Preview) Hi Guys well we are off this morning heading from Gawler to Queensland via mildura hay ect etc, Hope to finally meet up with some of you guys out there we have to be back in november so we havn't got much time ha ha ha, Have tryed to tell the freinds & family that while they are working we have the hard ta...	howdrink	1	716	08:06 AM Jun 10, 2010 by Pejay
	Can crusher (Preview) Occurs to me that a can crusher might be a useful object on the road, especially when bush camping or on a long outback trip. I mean the ones with a handle that you pull down and, bingo, you have a much smaller amount of aluminium to carry away for disposal. Where would you buy one? Anyone seen a crusher rece...	tonyd	14	6337	07:25 AM Jun 10, 2010 by jimricho
	Want Answers (Preview) If you want to learn about Grey nomad life just get started lot of information to be gained on the road so many different ways to do things sure to find a way that suits you	brickies	5	946	09:15 PM Jun 9, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Brain Training (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has one of those nintendo dsi xl things with brain training on them. Thought it might be a useful travel game but don't know much about them.	Pam	9	1006	07:21 PM Jun 9, 2010 by BarbandDaz
	Jerrycans and fuels (Preview) Hi all. Planning a trip Perth-Melbourne and back via Adelaide and Broken Hill, along the Murray and perhaps a side-trip to Canberra ("G'day Kev"). This would be in my petrol-powered Magna with an as yet to be determined CT. Want to carry extra petrol in (new) jerrycans. After this trip, I p...	tonyd	4	886	05:04 PM Jun 9, 2010 by tonyd
	TERRACAN (Preview) CAN ANYONE GIVE ME INFORMATION ON THE HYUNDAI TERRACAN TURBO DIESEL AS A TOWING VEHICLE FOR A 22FT CARAVAN PLEASE . REGARDS KEITH	keith and bill	4	999	03:31 PM Jun 9, 2010 by keith and bill
	Interstate quarantine (Preview) I'm aware of the restrictions on fresh fruit, vegies and honey between WA and SA. Are there restrictions on dehydrated vegies (such as mushrooms, carrots etc)? I could cryovac them as well if that would help. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	7	1045	07:16 AM Jun 9, 2010 by jonathan
	Purple Carrots (Preview) Today from my good friends at the Avenue. Bacchus marsh Jeff Jone's Orchards...I found my first Purple Carrot and Have made a soup of it...I hope you all can see it clearly	jimbo	7	867	04:17 AM Jun 9, 2010 by jimbo
	On the road at last (Preview) Hello All It's been several months since I posted here but have been keeping in touch with "Forum" news whenever I've had access.I left Rockhampton in early March for Victoria to pick up my new home and have spent some time exploring Vic and spending quality time with the daughter and Gra...	gunadoo	2	1084	07:01 PM Jun 8, 2010 by BeeDee
	Another Flipping Delay (Preview) Well we were taking off on Tuesday June 8th but due to some medical tests, the results of which I don't get until Thusday June10th, we once again have to postpone the departure, now it will be Sunday June 13th, so the peace you were all expecting has been delayed a few days. Come the 13th we are heading off c...	JRH	6	869	12:00 PM Jun 8, 2010 by JRH
	Adelaide to Darwin (Preview) hi guys we are heading from Adelaide to darwin which is the best caravan parks to stay at on the way though, this is our first trip so i thought i would ask the best people they would know	howdrink	7	915	08:31 PM Jun 7, 2010 by Ma
	need some ideas.... (Preview) ok you guys know im planing for things when my dads not on this strange earth..lol most of my family are in sydney , with a few in adelaide.. i could go there but im kind of thinking are there any nice rural type places not more than an 1 hr out? ie m family are in chester hill/ glenfield etc(sydney) had been...	milo	4	820	07:48 PM Jun 7, 2010 by tezza
	Pet Friendly (Preview) Forester and 1770 NSW are there pet Friendly Caravan Parks for Shirls and I too visit...Rather ask you all than a book.....	jimbo	6	896	06:50 PM Jun 7, 2010 by ABM51
	This One Takes The Cake. (Preview) I have been witness to a lot of drunken fools, and at times, been one myself, but this dropkick takes the cake. The really annoying thing here is, if he had been taken, someone else would have had to go find the remains and risk their own lives doing so. http://www.ntnews.com.au//article/2010/06/05...	Firefly	18	1370	02:30 PM Jun 7, 2010 by JRH
	something fun for a change (Preview) hi everyone just thought i'd let people know about the recent medieval fair in the town of gumeracha which is in the adelaide hills it's not hard to find,, the fair is a two day event held the first weekend in may and has been running for the past 4 years they have everything medieval, jousting sword fig...	beachball57	0	651	08:04 PM Jun 6, 2010 by beachball57
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