The Grey Nomads - General

dreamchaser · dreamchaser

Hi I have just joined the forum...I am very new to all this caravanning stuff....Havnt even towed my van yet. I am doing alot of researching around to work toward the day when I may join you all out on the wallaby. That's what it's called so Ive heard. I have learnt a few things so far. But any more assist...

al · al

hi again about an hour a go i was out side watching the world go by two middle eastern women with 2 teenage lads walk past dressed in robe and head gear but not wearing mask i smile they smile and that was that. half hour later one of the lads and 2 middle eastern looking guys came walking past i was called ov...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Has anyone heard of the new licence test to come into force in QLD to be able to tow a van ?????????? I heard some talk of it about 12/18 mths ago, nothing more until last wednesday when travelling home from the Gold Coast,two trucks behind having a winge about caravans on the road, then proceded to say he w...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

http://ozcamps.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52:download-ozcamps-to-your-gps&catid=40:download.

Terro · Terro

I have in my possession an Engel remote thermometer. It comes in 2 parts, 1, the display has the time, 2, Ambient temperature and 3, Fridge temperature. The other part is the "sender" or transmitter. I have not got any instructions on how to operate this gizmo. I have managed to set the time...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

If you try to be in the right place at the right time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, You just simply run out of time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.................???????

Terro · Terro

I've noticed when I place a new topic a small tag appears at the end of the topic line. No one else has this. What is it? Why is it there? How do I get rid of it? Why is this happening to me? Its annoying, I'm losing sleep, no I'm not I made that up! OK so I'm paranoid, what I do with my noids is up to me. If I want to par...

dave289 · dave289

generally speaking what type of recovery gear do most of you carry whilst travelling on long trips around the block dave

Muzza · Muzza

I don't want to sound discriminate, but is there any way of finding out how many Army grey nomads are out there, I know of one?? hi Gary. Muz

Sunshine · Sunshine

Nother lurking newby coming outa the closet HellOooo everyone Solo wannabe nomad ~ not grey yet but I'm working on it... Peace ~ Sunshine -- Edited by Sunshine on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 09:10:19 PM

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

On our recent trip we called into the Big 4 at Moamma ,, on the Murray. Arrived mid morning to check in. Female on reception , her first words were======= WHATAAAA YAAAA WANTTT ????.... , then proceded to have a proper dummy spit because it was still am. There was also a price hike as well plus scho...

leajoy · leajoy

Hi Everyone, we are thinking of going to the Eyre Pens next year and were wondering what time of year was the best. We were looking at Feb - April. Would like it if the weather was warm but not too hot - happy up to 30 degrees or so. Also any ideas on great camp spots (preferably not caravan parks) and thi...

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Hello Fellow Nomads, I would like to buy a Cast Iron Dutch Oven but can not buy Australian Made. Have checked with Furphys Foundrys that used to make one in Australia. But like every thing else, they import them now. Got on to an Amercian company called Lodge. Contacted Lodge and they said it would cos...

Delta18 · Delta18

After all the time I have been a staunch supporter of SB, I arrived here last Friday to immense disappointment.... The jetty is closed for repair Not only is the jetty closed, there has been howling easterlies blowing making it hard to get near the water anywhere. I have managed to get a good feed of squi...

briche · briche

Hi all, we are now getting closer to making the major decision about heading out. We are now planning at least two years maybe three and the whole matter of money has arisen as we knew it would. We own our home but need the finance to buy caravan, two vehicle, etc and while we have money that we can access it w...

Muzza · Muzza

I am on a DVA and centerlink disability pension. My first trip is intended to be 12 mnths, I have a permant postal address. Do they really care if you are travelling when you are on a disability. ??

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

All Holdens on the podeum (spelling), back where they belong.

milo · milo

dad and I had a nice drive from nowra to Condobolin NSW, About a 5hr drive, I did most of the driving, some of the roads leading here are a bit dicey but we took our time, had to make a few pit stops for Ben the dog. dads gone down to the river to try his luck then tomorrow were going to look at the house where dad an...

Ma · Ma

Just got back from up the Street and noticed that Uleaded petrol is down to 115.9 pl while diesel is still up at 121.9. Like Pauline said: "please explain" I certainly can't. Ma

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Why is it that each fuel company has different colour codes on there pump handles . Surely there needs to be a standard colour code nation wide . Recently stopped a GN from filling his diesel with ULP , he like a lot thought that Black was diesel when in fact at this particular outlet diesel was dark blu...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Just saying Hi (Preview) Hi I have just joined the forum...I am very new to all this caravanning stuff....Havnt even towed my van yet. I am doing alot of researching around to work toward the day when I may join you all out on the wallaby. That's what it's called so Ive heard. I have learnt a few things so far. But any more assist...	dreamchaser	15	1310	11:29 AM Oct 18, 2009 by dreamchaser
	what is aust.comming to (Preview) hi again about an hour a go i was out side watching the world go by two middle eastern women with 2 teenage lads walk past dressed in robe and head gear but not wearing mask i smile they smile and that was that. half hour later one of the lads and 2 middle eastern looking guys came walking past i was called ov...	al	11	1144	12:06 AM Oct 18, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	QLD licence to tow vans ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anyone heard of the new licence test to come into force in QLD to be able to tow a van ?????????? I heard some talk of it about 12/18 mths ago, nothing more until last wednesday when travelling home from the Gold Coast,two trucks behind having a winge about caravans on the road, then proceded to say he w...	justcruisin01	39	3483	10:12 PM Oct 17, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Ozcamps (Preview) http://ozcamps.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52:download-ozcamps-to-your-gps&catid=40:download.	Gary and Kerry	13	3959	01:16 AM Oct 17, 2009 by PeterD
	Fridge Thermometer. (Preview) I have in my possession an Engel remote thermometer. It comes in 2 parts, 1, the display has the time, 2, Ambient temperature and 3, Fridge temperature. The other part is the "sender" or transmitter. I have not got any instructions on how to operate this gizmo. I have managed to set the time...	Terro	8	904	04:07 PM Oct 16, 2009 by Terro
	THEORY.........TRUE OR FALSE ?????????????????????? (Preview) If you try to be in the right place at the right time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, You just simply run out of time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.................???????	justcruisin01	6	816	03:57 PM Oct 16, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	Tag (Preview) I've noticed when I place a new topic a small tag appears at the end of the topic line. No one else has this. What is it? Why is it there? How do I get rid of it? Why is this happening to me? Its annoying, I'm losing sleep, no I'm not I made that up! OK so I'm paranoid, what I do with my noids is up to me. If I want to par...	Terro	9	932	01:59 PM Oct 16, 2009 by dave06
	recovery gear (Preview) generally speaking what type of recovery gear do most of you carry whilst travelling on long trips around the block dave	dave289	18	1038	01:00 PM Oct 16, 2009 by Ma
	Army Nomads What does this mean (Preview) I don't want to sound discriminate, but is there any way of finding out how many Army grey nomads are out there, I know of one?? hi Gary. Muz	Muzza	16	1411	10:47 AM Oct 16, 2009 by dave06
	Me too ~ just saying Hi! (Preview) Nother lurking newby coming outa the closet HellOooo everyone Solo wannabe nomad ~ not grey yet but I'm working on it... Peace ~ Sunshine -- Edited by Sunshine on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 09:10:19 PM	Sunshine	7	653	09:40 PM Oct 15, 2009 by Sunshine
	WOULD NOT RECOMMEND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) On our recent trip we called into the Big 4 at Moamma ,, on the Murray. Arrived mid morning to check in. Female on reception , her first words were======= WHATAAAA YAAAA WANTTT ????.... , then proceded to have a proper dummy spit because it was still am. There was also a price hike as well plus scho...	justcruisin01	11	1095	08:07 PM Oct 15, 2009 by dave06
	Eyre Penninsula (Preview) Hi Everyone, we are thinking of going to the Eyre Pens next year and were wondering what time of year was the best. We were looking at Feb - April. Would like it if the weather was warm but not too hot - happy up to 30 degrees or so. Also any ideas on great camp spots (preferably not caravan parks) and thi...	leajoy	9	964	07:08 PM Oct 15, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Buying From Overseas (Preview) Hello Fellow Nomads, I would like to buy a Cast Iron Dutch Oven but can not buy Australian Made. Have checked with Furphys Foundrys that used to make one in Australia. But like every thing else, they import them now. Got on to an Amercian company called Lodge. Contacted Lodge and they said it would cos...	ROAMIN	8	714	10:06 AM Oct 15, 2009 by dave06
	Streaky Bay has let me down.... (Preview) After all the time I have been a staunch supporter of SB, I arrived here last Friday to immense disappointment.... The jetty is closed for repair Not only is the jetty closed, there has been howling easterlies blowing making it hard to get near the water anywhere. I have managed to get a good feed of squi...	Delta18	7	1678	09:39 AM Oct 15, 2009 by Delta18
	Selling your home and centerlink (Preview) Hi all, we are now getting closer to making the major decision about heading out. We are now planning at least two years maybe three and the whole matter of money has arisen as we knew it would. We own our home but need the finance to buy caravan, two vehicle, etc and while we have money that we can access it w...	briche	14	1300	09:00 PM Oct 14, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	Centerlink and travelling (Preview) I am on a DVA and centerlink disability pension. My first trip is intended to be 12 mnths, I have a permant postal address. Do they really care if you are travelling when you are on a disability. ??	Muzza	18	1658	08:42 PM Oct 14, 2009 by Muzza
	King of the Mountain (Preview) All Holdens on the podeum (spelling), back where they belong.	Gary and Kerry	24	1239	07:49 PM Oct 14, 2009 by ibbo
	in Condobolin NSW for a few days (Preview) dad and I had a nice drive from nowra to Condobolin NSW, About a 5hr drive, I did most of the driving, some of the roads leading here are a bit dicey but we took our time, had to make a few pit stops for Ben the dog. dads gone down to the river to try his luck then tomorrow were going to look at the house where dad an...	milo	12	1096	10:20 AM Oct 14, 2009 by dave06
	DIESEL PRICES (Preview) Just got back from up the Street and noticed that Uleaded petrol is down to 115.9 pl while diesel is still up at 121.9. Like Pauline said: "please explain" I certainly can't. Ma	Ma	5	628	12:05 AM Oct 14, 2009 by Terro
	Uniform Colour Coding Needed (Preview) Why is it that each fuel company has different colour codes on there pump handles . Surely there needs to be a standard colour code nation wide . Recently stopped a GN from filling his diesel with ULP , he like a lot thought that Black was diesel when in fact at this particular outlet diesel was dark blu...	Wombat 280	10	2386	02:36 PM Oct 13, 2009 by Firefly
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