The Grey Nomads - General

pricey43 · pricey43

Have just had a phone call from Gary & Kerry. Asked me to say 'Hello' to everybody. They are currently working at Willow Springs in the Flinders Ranges and are about to head to Arkaroola for another short stint of work. Having a ball and have learnt many new skills along the way. They don't have an...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Hello to all again, Its been a week or three since we last checked in. All going well , we are back at the gold coast with the kids again ,left the roper rv. on tuesday & arrived here on sunday avo, a few days here & back home to unload boat & camper trailer, cleanup & head off agai...

straycat · straycat

Wine of the month I just found a new wine,,&,,it's called,Grey Nomad. Comes from McLaren Vale,, Vintage Sparkling Brut VintageSparkling Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc Shiraz Moscato But on the back I read this,, The ''Land Down Under''has provided the ideal habitat for the recently discove...

Denise · Denise

I've tried the lamp at night and 1 watt is fine inside the van. I'll be getting at least one more. They cost $40 but for each one bought IKEA donates one to world vision for kids who have no electricity. There is no bulb ...rather a clear marble instead which fans out the light...no hot point with halo. I lo...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I think it's time for all travelers to get concerned about the rules covering ambulance services across OZ. My granddaughter is about to go on a school excursion to Canberra and came in with a note advising parents that whilst in Canberra the child would not be covered by their NSW ambulance cover . I h...

Coe Couple · Coe Couple

Hi All, we live in Hervey Bay and we would like to go somewhere for a couple of weeks in our van as it has been sitting since Christmas. We have just returned from a flying visit to Perth and then a car travel to Newcastle all for family now we need our time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a nice spot. We...

DKay · DKay

Hi Folks, We are selling the house and having a Van built. We will be living in the van full time and travelling with no fixed address - but will have a postal address (Daughter in Canberra) My question is - how do I get Van insurance. All the companies I contacted (AAMI, Allianz, over 50's, GIO, RAA) will n...

rolex · rolex

Hi All, Does anyone know what the road is like going from Rockhampton to Mareeba I have been told it is best to go to Innisfail the across to Ravenhoe then up to Mareebe instead of going up to Cairns then down to Mareeba. Has anyone been there for Christmas in July can the tell me a bit about it. Do you ha...

Helena · Helena

We have a little sportsliner A'Van camper and was wondering if we could use an 80 watt solar panel fixed to one of the side roofs it would just be for keeping the battery topped up, we only have the lights running off 12 volt and the tap. would 80 watt be enough and would it make the roof really heavy. Thanks f...

milo · milo

had a good day, although long, was up at 5 to catch a 3hr train trip from nowra, saw some nice rigs, i liked the northstar slide on camper units , but loved the avan ovation? i think jayco had a similar unit, noice... there were rigs there worth more than my house! any way im off to bed, too much in my head and i f...

glassies · glassies

well we finaly got it our rooftop tent so here are some pics has a skirt that goes around the bottom with a floor in it .

JRH · JRH

G'day all, We spent a very pleasant couple of hours chatting to Jandas fun( Johnw and Anne), yesterday evening. A nicer couple one could not wish to meet. We hope to catch up again before they leave to head towards home in NSW. John & Irona.

gray nomad · gray nomad

Hello, gray nomads. I am considering to join one of the Caravan Park Associations, like Big4, OzParks, Top tourist Park, Family Parks, Australia. I will remain pet friendly, but it is my intention to offer my customers the very best service at a reasonable cost. Caravan Park Associations do provide...

Gongon · Gongon

First post as a forum member Hoping to move to Oz this year to join our two daughters and 6 grandchildren in WA Have had an Elldis 524L (17' internally, single axle, 1580 kg max weight) for the last 4 yrs and love it. Prices of caravans in Oz suggest it might be an idea to bring it with us (even taking into acco...

Helena · Helena

Well I think we must be the eldest on the forum we are beginning to feel out of place I wonder if we are in the wrong spot what is the general age of people on the forum. Helena.

glassies · glassies

ok guys as you all know we are looking at planning a trip to birdsville, its not going to be a long trip so pretty much drive all day sorta thing, as we are not ableto leave for too long at moment with the business. But we will plan on leaving on a early thursday morning and drive back sunday to get home monday....

colsa · colsa

Anyone going to portland vic, don't stay at Dutton way van park. I made the mistake of paying in advance for 10 days, only $20pn but we wont do that again. Next time i will book one night and then extend if we like it. I dont think they own a lawn mower the grass is up past your ankles which wouldnt be a problem...

Carlo123 · Carlo123

Our first trip is still in the planning phase, but wondering what kind of fuel consumption I can expect in my BF mkII falcon towing a coromal 445 poptop. We have booked into Broome in June and may go on to Darwin if the funds hold out.

Ynot · Ynot

We are looking at importing a 5th wheeler from the US. Can anyone please suggest a good reliable Australian company to do quality conversions to Aussie standards? Thanks!

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I've been scrubbing the mould out of, and off the car today. There were patches of green moss and black mould inside AND outside. The rainforest creates an oil from the vegetation which the rain delivers to the earth and everything upon it. The roofs, paths, paving, caravans and cars. Everything...

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	Greetings from Gary & Kerry (Preview) Have just had a phone call from Gary & Kerry. Asked me to say 'Hello' to everybody. They are currently working at Willow Springs in the Flinders Ranges and are about to head to Arkaroola for another short stint of work. Having a ball and have learnt many new skills along the way. They don't have an...	pricey43	6	836	07:14 PM Apr 28, 2010 by Smokeydk
	GREETINGS FROM G/COAST; (Preview) Hello to all again, Its been a week or three since we last checked in. All going well , we are back at the gold coast with the kids again ,left the roper rv. on tuesday & arrived here on sunday avo, a few days here & back home to unload boat & camper trailer, cleanup & head off agai...	justcruisin01	2	567	09:05 PM Apr 27, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Wine of the monthJ (Preview) Wine of the month I just found a new wine,,&,,it's called,Grey Nomad. Comes from McLaren Vale,, Vintage Sparkling Brut VintageSparkling Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc Shiraz Moscato But on the back I read this,, The ''Land Down Under''has provided the ideal habitat for the recently discove...	straycat	3	1338	10:51 AM Apr 26, 2010 by RobCol
	Update on solar light from IKEA (Preview) I've tried the lamp at night and 1 watt is fine inside the van. I'll be getting at least one more. They cost $40 but for each one bought IKEA donates one to world vision for kids who have no electricity. There is no bulb ...rather a clear marble instead which fans out the light...no hot point with halo. I lo...	Denise	6	1083	06:57 PM Apr 25, 2010 by tell
	Time for Seniors Action (Preview) I think it's time for all travelers to get concerned about the rules covering ambulance services across OZ. My granddaughter is about to go on a school excursion to Canberra and came in with a note advising parents that whilst in Canberra the child would not be covered by their NSW ambulance cover . I h...	Wombat 280	11	1128	10:52 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Ma
	Need a place to visit in QLD for a week or two (Preview) Hi All, we live in Hervey Bay and we would like to go somewhere for a couple of weeks in our van as it has been sitting since Christmas. We have just returned from a flying visit to Perth and then a car travel to Newcastle all for family now we need our time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a nice spot. We...	Coe Couple	5	789	09:52 PM Apr 23, 2010 by wyknot
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Hi Folks, We are selling the house and having a Van built. We will be living in the van full time and travelling with no fixed address - but will have a postal address (Daughter in Canberra) My question is - how do I get Van insurance. All the companies I contacted (AAMI, Allianz, over 50's, GIO, RAA) will n...	DKay	6	1986	09:21 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Mareebe Rodeogrounds. (Preview) Hi All, Does anyone know what the road is like going from Rockhampton to Mareeba I have been told it is best to go to Innisfail the across to Ravenhoe then up to Mareebe instead of going up to Cairns then down to Mareeba. Has anyone been there for Christmas in July can the tell me a bit about it. Do you ha...	rolex	7	1307	09:10 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	solar panels (Preview) We have a little sportsliner A'Van camper and was wondering if we could use an 80 watt solar panel fixed to one of the side roofs it would just be for keeping the battery topped up, we only have the lights running off 12 volt and the tap. would 80 watt be enough and would it make the roof really heavy. Thanks f...	Helena	5	797	09:59 AM Apr 23, 2010 by Helena
	caravan show in sydney (Preview) had a good day, although long, was up at 5 to catch a 3hr train trip from nowra, saw some nice rigs, i liked the northstar slide on camper units , but loved the avan ovation? i think jayco had a similar unit, noice... there were rigs there worth more than my house! any way im off to bed, too much in my head and i f...	milo	2	738	08:29 PM Apr 22, 2010 by Helena
	rooftop tent (Preview) well we finaly got it our rooftop tent so here are some pics has a skirt that goes around the bottom with a floor in it .	glassies	4	1132	06:47 PM Apr 22, 2010 by glassies
	Visitors (Preview) G'day all, We spent a very pleasant couple of hours chatting to Jandas fun( Johnw and Anne), yesterday evening. A nicer couple one could not wish to meet. We hope to catch up again before they leave to head towards home in NSW. John & Irona.	JRH	5	858	11:35 AM Apr 22, 2010 by Pam
	Some info please. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello, gray nomads. I am considering to join one of the Caravan Park Associations, like Big4, OzParks, Top tourist Park, Family Parks, Australia. I will remain pet friendly, but it is my intention to offer my customers the very best service at a reasonable cost. Caravan Park Associations do provide...	gray nomad	38	2950	07:19 PM Apr 20, 2010 by gray nomad
	Bringing Caravan from UK ( 1 2 ) (Preview) First post as a forum member Hoping to move to Oz this year to join our two daughters and 6 grandchildren in WA Have had an Elldis 524L (17' internally, single axle, 1580 kg max weight) for the last 4 yrs and love it. Prices of caravans in Oz suggest it might be an idea to bring it with us (even taking into acco...	Gongon	52	2957	07:14 PM Apr 20, 2010 by Gongon
	in the wrong spot (Preview) Well I think we must be the eldest on the forum we are beginning to feel out of place I wonder if we are in the wrong spot what is the general age of people on the forum. Helena.	Helena	26	1146	07:04 PM Apr 20, 2010 by glassies
	thoughts and advice (Preview) ok guys as you all know we are looking at planning a trip to birdsville, its not going to be a long trip so pretty much drive all day sorta thing, as we are not ableto leave for too long at moment with the business. But we will plan on leaving on a early thursday morning and drive back sunday to get home monday....	glassies	7	1310	04:58 PM Apr 20, 2010 by glassies
	portland park (Preview) Anyone going to portland vic, don't stay at Dutton way van park. I made the mistake of paying in advance for 10 days, only $20pn but we wont do that again. Next time i will book one night and then extend if we like it. I dont think they own a lawn mower the grass is up past your ankles which wouldnt be a problem...	colsa	2	633	01:35 PM Apr 20, 2010 by DeBe
	Fuel consumption (Preview) Our first trip is still in the planning phase, but wondering what kind of fuel consumption I can expect in my BF mkII falcon towing a coromal 445 poptop. We have booked into Broome in June and may go on to Darwin if the funds hold out.	Carlo123	4	873	12:02 PM Apr 19, 2010 by brian & kerry
	5th Wheeler Conversions (Preview) We are looking at importing a 5th wheeler from the US. Can anyone please suggest a good reliable Australian company to do quality conversions to Aussie standards? Thanks!	Ynot	6	2117	08:06 AM Apr 19, 2010 by signwilson
	Moulds and mosses (Preview) I've been scrubbing the mould out of, and off the car today. There were patches of green moss and black mould inside AND outside. The rainforest creates an oil from the vegetation which the rain delivers to the earth and everything upon it. The roofs, paths, paving, caravans and cars. Everything...	Cruising Granny	3	824	11:12 PM Apr 18, 2010 by PeterD
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