The Grey Nomads - General

D-evil-ace · D-evil-ace

Hi to all, I have just joined up as I am getting back into the van world after many, many years away from it. The last time I had a van (it was actually a Topagee campers) was back in the mid 70's so a lot has changed in the meantime. I am currently self employed but looking to sell up in the latter part of 2010 &a...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

does anyone have a manual for a Liemack fridge. Guy at work has a 70L fridge / freezer available for $600, by all acounts these are very good fridges. Used to be made at Mt Barker here in SA but went bust a few years ago. There is no manual with it and I would like to know the specs before buying. -- Edited by Gar...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Got an email picturing the new Mercedes No steering wheel, no pedals, seems our grangkids are being raised on computor games and the call is being answered Buuuuuuut can it tow a caravan Think I might be flying instead, ------------------------- but then again WALKING THE DOG A WOMAN was flying fr...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I tried it and I think I'll wait for service pack 5 which will be "Original Vegimite recipe"

Firefly · Firefly

Thought this link my be of interest to some members interested in where the fires are currently in NSW. Each state has their own site but this is the one we use. If you look to the right on the home page screen, there is a heading Current Incidents in NSW. Click on this and it will take you to a map of NSW. When y...

Youngun · Youngun

Hi there, we are new to this game and looking to get a caravan to travel around Australia for 12 months. Someone mentioned to us that getting a van longer than 20foot could limit the range of sites that we can access in caravan parks. Has anyone encountered this limitation with a larger van? Any other...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

The place next door was burgled, next morning everything taken was piled up at the front door.... I'm getting evap A/C. neighbour has been mowing his lawn since the installers arrived this morning, been going for 4 hours now....

milo · milo

I know this is slightly off topic, but I'm sure we all watched this classic aussie show, they are doing a couple of reunion shows, one tonite chanell 9 7.30 pm,.. I remember watching the gang each week with out fail..

Terro · Terro

A lot has been written and said about warranties on caravans over the years. I didn't have much to say on the subject as I had never purchased a new caravan. However, last year, August 2008 we purchased a new caravan and received with it a twelve month warranty on the structure. As you are all aware the ele...

tmw · tmw

Are there any Grey Nomad members currently travelling around Tassie? I have been here 2 weeks now and haven't actually spoken with another traveller in 10 days; met a couple from the next suburb to mine back in Brisbane the morning I arrived, then a couple from Tweed about 3 days later. Have only had com...

The Gnome · The Gnome

Just spent 2 hours washing the van to get rid of the mud from the last dust storm.Standing back admiring my handywork, looking westward and rolling over the Brindabellas I spy another dust storm approaching.Think I will just sit down and cry into a home made coldy.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

When using a generator we clear the area for the genny first,then place a fire blanket on the ground, place generator in the centre of the fire blanket. This could be the difference between a bad day & a disarster. They are not expensive & available from many outlets. Safe camping.

Toni · Toni

We have just bought a coromal 4x4 van (yes i know it is not real 4x4) and a gooD 4 wheel drive vehicle with the intent of travelling north mainly. If we need to drop the van then we are well equiped to take the 4 wheel and camp as we are both ex Army with 55 years experience with us. I have heard several stories th...

RobCol · RobCol

Leaving Sunshine Coast today; heading for Goondawind, then Narrandera to visit friends, then to Mildura to catch up with another mate, then home. Can't wait to see grandies!!! Be glad to see some rain somewhere soon; its so dry here - after all the dust seem to have caught an allergy thingy and feel awf...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

I admitt we shopped woolies for a long time,it was convieniant,[but at what price ]. Tired of throwing out fruit & veg thats had the life squeezed out of it.The final straw, the last meat supply we packed in freezer as usual, h/duty zip top bags [they dont stick together] We feel that it was pumped fu...

rocan · rocan

left townsville 3 weeks ago and have visited alice springs,ayers rock,kings canyon and just arrived at coober pedy ,can't believe how windy it has been,especially here at coober pedy.can understand why there is so much dust on the east coast.definitely different scenery out here.but worth the tr...

chrismack · chrismack

can anyone tell me the time difference melbourne-byron bay 1: hume/pacific VS newell hwy. and any tricky driving over the mountains using the newell highway.and using the newell can you easily cross the mountains to port macquarie.?hope someone can help.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Drove past the Gnomes luxury, near lakeside chateau this arvo and his new van is parked on the nature strip..... I do home the Gnomester will rejoin us and enlighten us on his trip.....

Vic41 · Vic41

Hi all, just letting you all know that I have not deserted you, we (wife and I) are heading off next month with our van for an extended period on the road starting with the S/W of WA with a brief X'mas break at home before heading east and elsewhere, mainly following the weather but without any set plans,...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Anyone had experience in using metal detectors to find gold etc.Any good links for a novice who might be suffering from gold fever now that it has hit $1040 an ounce.Looking for tips on how to find locations where gold is known to be found,trust me i wont spread the word p.m. me if you like. Thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Newbie wanting help with van choice. (Preview) Hi to all, I have just joined up as I am getting back into the van world after many, many years away from it. The last time I had a van (it was actually a Topagee campers) was back in the mid 70's so a lot has changed in the meantime. I am currently self employed but looking to sell up in the latter part of 2010 &a...	D-evil-ace	16	1130	10:58 AM Oct 4, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	LIEMACK FRIDGE (Preview) does anyone have a manual for a Liemack fridge. Guy at work has a 70L fridge / freezer available for $600, by all acounts these are very good fridges. Used to be made at Mt Barker here in SA but went bust a few years ago. There is no manual with it and I would like to know the specs before buying. -- Edited by Gar...	Gary and Kerry	6	5249	10:32 AM Oct 4, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	Mercedes (Preview) Got an email picturing the new Mercedes No steering wheel, no pedals, seems our grangkids are being raised on computor games and the call is being answered Buuuuuuut can it tow a caravan Think I might be flying instead, ------------------------- but then again WALKING THE DOG A WOMAN was flying fr...	mike and Judy	0	830	10:01 AM Oct 4, 2009 by mike and Judy
	iSnack 2.0 (Preview) I tried it and I think I'll wait for service pack 5 which will be "Original Vegimite recipe"	Basil Faulty	7	759	05:16 PM Oct 3, 2009 by DellieMay
	Rural Fire Service Web Site (Preview) Thought this link my be of interest to some members interested in where the fires are currently in NSW. Each state has their own site but this is the one we use. If you look to the right on the home page screen, there is a heading Current Incidents in NSW. Click on this and it will take you to a map of NSW. When y...	Firefly	0	553	04:59 PM Oct 3, 2009 by Firefly
	Caravan length (Preview) Hi there, we are new to this game and looking to get a caravan to travel around Australia for 12 months. Someone mentioned to us that getting a van longer than 20foot could limit the range of sites that we can access in caravan parks. Has anyone encountered this limitation with a larger van? Any other...	Youngun	4	1315	04:54 PM Oct 3, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Great neighbors.... (Preview) The place next door was burgled, next morning everything taken was piled up at the front door.... I'm getting evap A/C. neighbour has been mowing his lawn since the installers arrived this morning, been going for 4 hours now....	Basil Faulty	7	911	03:20 PM Oct 3, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Hey hey its saturday back (Preview) I know this is slightly off topic, but I'm sure we all watched this classic aussie show, they are doing a couple of reunion shows, one tonite chanell 9 7.30 pm,.. I remember watching the gang each week with out fail..	milo	12	937	10:47 PM Oct 2, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Warranties (Preview) A lot has been written and said about warranties on caravans over the years. I didn't have much to say on the subject as I had never purchased a new caravan. However, last year, August 2008 we purchased a new caravan and received with it a twelve month warranty on the structure. As you are all aware the ele...	Terro	4	909	10:29 PM Oct 2, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	anyone in Tassie? (Preview) Are there any Grey Nomad members currently travelling around Tassie? I have been here 2 weeks now and haven't actually spoken with another traveller in 10 days; met a couple from the next suburb to mine back in Brisbane the morning I arrived, then a couple from Tweed about 3 days later. Have only had com...	tmw	8	872	05:23 PM Oct 2, 2009 by tmw
	More Dust (Preview) Just spent 2 hours washing the van to get rid of the mud from the last dust storm.Standing back admiring my handywork, looking westward and rolling over the Brindabellas I spy another dust storm approaching.Think I will just sit down and cry into a home made coldy.	The Gnome	4	853	10:59 AM Oct 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	TIP...REDUCE FIRE RISK WHEN USING GENERATOR (Preview) When using a generator we clear the area for the genny first,then place a fire blanket on the ground, place generator in the centre of the fire blanket. This could be the difference between a bad day & a disarster. They are not expensive & available from many outlets. Safe camping.	justcruisin01	1	614	10:30 AM Oct 2, 2009 by brickies
	Real Off road (Preview) We have just bought a coromal 4x4 van (yes i know it is not real 4x4) and a gooD 4 wheel drive vehicle with the intent of travelling north mainly. If we need to drop the van then we are well equiped to take the 4 wheel and camp as we are both ex Army with 55 years experience with us. I have heard several stories th...	Toni	9	1014	08:07 PM Oct 1, 2009 by mike and Judy
	Going Home!! (Preview) Leaving Sunshine Coast today; heading for Goondawind, then Narrandera to visit friends, then to Mildura to catch up with another mate, then home. Can't wait to see grandies!!! Be glad to see some rain somewhere soon; its so dry here - after all the dust seem to have caught an allergy thingy and feel awf...	RobCol	4	743	07:55 PM Oct 1, 2009 by Ma
	WOOLWORTHS THE UN FRESH PEOPLE NO MORE FOR US . (Preview) I admitt we shopped woolies for a long time,it was convieniant,[but at what price ]. Tired of throwing out fruit & veg thats had the life squeezed out of it.The final straw, the last meat supply we packed in freezer as usual, h/duty zip top bags [they dont stick together] We feel that it was pumped fu...	justcruisin01	6	1151	06:58 PM Oct 1, 2009 by wendyv
	western trip (Preview) left townsville 3 weeks ago and have visited alice springs,ayers rock,kings canyon and just arrived at coober pedy ,can't believe how windy it has been,especially here at coober pedy.can understand why there is so much dust on the east coast.definitely different scenery out here.but worth the tr...	rocan	11	960	03:58 PM Oct 1, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	route melbourne byron bay? (Preview) can anyone tell me the time difference melbourne-byron bay 1: hume/pacific VS newell hwy. and any tricky driving over the mountains using the newell highway.and using the newell can you easily cross the mountains to port macquarie.?hope someone can help.	chrismack	10	904	01:06 PM Oct 1, 2009 by drongo & wendy
	The Gnome is home..... (Preview) Drove past the Gnomes luxury, near lakeside chateau this arvo and his new van is parked on the nature strip..... I do home the Gnomester will rejoin us and enlighten us on his trip.....	Basil Faulty	1	523	10:41 AM Oct 1, 2009 by The Gnome
	On the Road Somewhere (Preview) Hi all, just letting you all know that I have not deserted you, we (wife and I) are heading off next month with our van for an extended period on the road starting with the S/W of WA with a brief X'mas break at home before heading east and elsewhere, mainly following the weather but without any set plans,...	Vic41	17	1331	09:09 PM Sep 30, 2009 by Vic41
	Metal (gold) Detectors ??? (Preview) Hi Anyone had experience in using metal detectors to find gold etc.Any good links for a novice who might be suffering from gold fever now that it has hit $1040 an ounce.Looking for tips on how to find locations where gold is known to be found,trust me i wont spread the word p.m. me if you like. Thanks	Stefan	16	1586	02:51 PM Sep 30, 2009 by dave06
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