The Grey Nomads - General

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

whoppa · whoppa

Australian Dust Storm Video here here here here Photos here

xina · xina

Just had a beautiful visitor in the shed out back. Gorgeous Python. Must have been at least 8-10 ft long. Bit hard to tell, as she wouldn't keep still so I could get a good photo, and wasn't straight at any time. Might go back out soon and try for another good shot.[Photographic that is.] Cheers, xin...

Bradbury · Bradbury

Brought Supreme off this dealer in Tassie .Thought the dealer was fair dinkum .Excuse my french but what a off lot bull**** first van we have purchase,ask questions yes we have a water filter & the rest is history.Don't get me wrong van is O.K & LOW &BEHOLD today we get a DVD with ins...

Coakley · Coakley

Hi all, My wife and I are planning to join the grey nomad army early next year 2010. We are currently researching suitable rigs for our budget. We would like to access as many low cost sites as possible to keep costs down and therefore would especially like to visit National Park sites. I notice from the l...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

After a lap around the block the hilight would would have to be the Horrizontal falls in the Kimbley,not a cheap place to go but a once in a life time.The icing on the cake was front seat beside the pilot on the return trip.Thegreatoutdoors,its bigger than any where else.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Planing a 10 trip to Tassie in Nov 09, flying down and then hiring a vehicle . Anyone done the same and can advise on motor home and van parks or car and B&B's. Have been told not many van parks available . Any comments would be appreciated

Sue & K · Sue & K

Saw this on another site and thought what a good idea...dunno how much sun they'd get inside the van tho, Sue We were planning to travel around outback Australia in our caravan but still wanted to enjoy home grown vegetables while we were on the road. No problem - we took a vegetable garden with us! It sim...

milo · milo

so when buying the van my dad (86) wanted comfort etc, so he got one with a shower/toilet, I told him I'll always take the thing to the dump point, do all that stuff now at our first park he tells me to use the park toilets, and showers etc.. I can understand the shower thing, but not to use the loo, he said he'...

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	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	990	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	945	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	935	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	702	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	1092	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	823	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	1244	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	1054	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	996	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	612	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	1425	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	1680	02:51 PM Sep 30, 2009 by dave06
	More on Dust Storm (Preview) Australian Dust Storm Video here here here here Photos here	whoppa	14	1466	02:27 PM Sep 30, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Night Visitor. (Preview) Just had a beautiful visitor in the shed out back. Gorgeous Python. Must have been at least 8-10 ft long. Bit hard to tell, as she wouldn't keep still so I could get a good photo, and wasn't straight at any time. Might go back out soon and try for another good shot.[Photographic that is.] Cheers, xin...	xina	16	1408	02:24 PM Sep 30, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Dealers (Preview) Brought Supreme off this dealer in Tassie .Thought the dealer was fair dinkum .Excuse my french but what a off lot bull**** first van we have purchase,ask questions yes we have a water filter & the rest is history.Don't get me wrong van is O.K & LOW &BEHOLD today we get a DVD with ins...	Bradbury	3	731	10:33 AM Sep 30, 2009 by dave06
	Off road vans v Standard (Preview) Hi all, My wife and I are planning to join the grey nomad army early next year 2010. We are currently researching suitable rigs for our budget. We would like to access as many low cost sites as possible to keep costs down and therefore would especially like to visit National Park sites. I notice from the l...	Coakley	22	1712	10:37 PM Sep 29, 2009 by Coakley
	justcruisin (Preview) After a lap around the block the hilight would would have to be the Horrizontal falls in the Kimbley,not a cheap place to go but a once in a life time.The icing on the cake was front seat beside the pilot on the return trip.Thegreatoutdoors,its bigger than any where else.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...	justcruisin01	24	1520	09:11 PM Sep 29, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Tassie Trip (Preview) Planing a 10 trip to Tassie in Nov 09, flying down and then hiring a vehicle . Anyone done the same and can advise on motor home and van parks or car and B&B's. Have been told not many van parks available . Any comments would be appreciated	Wombat 280	15	1948	11:38 PM Sep 28, 2009 by brian & kerry
	Traveling garden (Preview) Saw this on another site and thought what a good idea...dunno how much sun they'd get inside the van tho, Sue We were planning to travel around outback Australia in our caravan but still wanted to enjoy home grown vegetables while we were on the road. No problem - we took a vegetable garden with us! It sim...	Sue & K	10	1548	02:23 PM Sep 28, 2009 by JRH
	old habits die hard?? (Preview) so when buying the van my dad (86) wanted comfort etc, so he got one with a shower/toilet, I told him I'll always take the thing to the dump point, do all that stuff now at our first park he tells me to use the park toilets, and showers etc.. I can understand the shower thing, but not to use the loo, he said he'...	milo	14	1193	10:59 AM Sep 27, 2009 by dave06
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