The Grey Nomads - General

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

While on the subject of the Daydreamer, although the motor is in good nick as is the gearbox, it is hard to select a specific gear, with the standard Isuza 5 speed box can someone tell me what to expect when I get down there to sort it out, with reverse hard to thigh and forward, the throw to get it in 5th (oppo...

tonyd · tonyd

Any GNs have a Cavalier offroad CT and would care to comment on its performance, comfort, lack of etc? I'm doing my diligent research on CTs, but, gee, it's a minefield. Cheers, Tony

Vic41 · Vic41

Roadside Stopping Areas in WAA report (Australian Tourist Park Management 2008 Potential Caravan Park Developments in Regional WA Tourism Western Australia, Perth WA) provides this commentary;(Info supplied by Western Australian Association of Caravan Clubs to member Clubs)The excessiv...

Vic41 · Vic41

Saw a good movie today, "The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock. Lots of humour and a bit of romance for the ladies, great scenery as well. Anyone else seen a good movie lately? Vic

TRUE BLUE AUSIE · TRUE BLUE AUSIE

Looking to purchase a toyota 200 series GXL tubo diesel auto. Have heard some bad reports re clunking noise from either tail shaft or transmission on taking off and pulling up. High engin oil usage Vibrations through steering colum Letting in a lot of dust on dirt roads Also like to know average fuel co...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

TROPICAL SUNSET ©By Christine Thiel The tropical sunset brings romantic notionsAs I gaze across the rolling oceanBut the scene is incompleteAs I wriggle my toes in the sand beneath my feet. The majestic palms sway in the breezeThe pollens make me sneezeThe aroma of frangipani wafting through th...

boeing747 · boeing747

Some time back I read some where that after they had been used as a air-freshener, people were using them to circulate the air in the bottom of 3-way fridges to increase their efficiency. I have looked every where to purchase one, but have not had any success in being able to locate a place that stock...

Monica · Monica

I found this on msn news ... what are your thoughts on the subject.Overweight? You might outlive your skinny friends... Carrying a few extra kilos? Turns out, they could help you live longer. A recent study by the Japanese Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry has shown that people who are overweight...

Monica · Monica

Welcome back ... dear friend.

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

The mobile home had her first outing since being parked here at christmas, ticking over like one of Basils clocks, bedroom almost done ,and shower had to cut horizontally to get it in, refibre glassed and is now awaiting the pipes Am mulling over tanks to install, S/S, plastic, and also where would be...

Vic41 · Vic41

Here is a link of the ATTM & CC site of dump points for Black Water and Grey water around Oz. For new RV travellers who may not know, Black water is toilet holding tank contents water and Grey water is from holding tanks for shower and sink water. See; http://www.atcmcc.org.au/clubnews.php?new...

ibbo · ibbo

Well we are back home after our trip that took us as far as Winton.Mind boggling would be a good way to describe Australia and its vastness.We used Camps 5 to our full advantage.We started off from North Arm Cove NSW thence to Northaven,Grafton and then inland.Originally our plan was to go down south to...

Monica · Monica

Well it is still raining here, has been now since Tuesday. I did manage to get out into the garden to weed early this morning but the rain beat me. Even Max (my dog) had the sense to come inside out of it, I kept weeding until the rain was too heavy. Yes, half my neighbours think I'm crazy and the other half...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Regarding Moderators for the forum if we all treat each other with respect as has been the case in the past, then I cannot see the need for Moderators. Cindy, our Webmistress does a wonderful job of controlling things on this forum and we have not needed to have anyone else telling us what we c...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

2 weeks and 2 days, and she is off the long lead, she now knows where home is but I had to find out the hard way, about 2 Ks away we have an area that is known as the flood plain, we include it her walks as it is a pretty good place for roos and guinea fowl, and she was continually tugging to get to them, as the grass i...

Escape · Escape

Thanks also for my sticker...received it today...can any one tell me the best place to display it ...on the front or back of my van/vehicle...as a I have only one I want to display it in the best possible spot so it can be noticed Thanks so much.

suenami · suenami

Hi everyone,Injune Qld is beautifully dry and warm (got my best singlet on). Will be looking around Carnarvon Gorge for a couple of days as I journey north-west to wherever Im going (?)cheers

rocan · rocan

can anyone recommend places to stay,free or van parks,from mt isa -alice springs-coober pedy and woomera.never been down this road and doing this trip from townsville early september.have 8 weeks to do this trip and will work out which way to come home depending on the amount of time we spend at vari...

Vic41 · Vic41

Apparently CG thinks my posts are patronising, although my posts are directed more at people new to RV'ing rather than those who are experienced. Many new people would not know where to look for information or do not have Camps4/5. See CG's comments; "Vic, it would appear you have far too muc...

al · al

hi all sorry if this upsets any body but what happened to dave ? i have not been on here for a while been over seas. hope nothing bad has happened to one of the few good guys around ! regards al

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	gear selection (Preview) While on the subject of the Daydreamer, although the motor is in good nick as is the gearbox, it is hard to select a specific gear, with the standard Isuza 5 speed box can someone tell me what to expect when I get down there to sort it out, with reverse hard to thigh and forward, the throw to get it in 5th (oppo...	mike and Judy	6	801	05:45 PM Jun 25, 2009 by Wal
	Cavalier CTs (Preview) Any GNs have a Cavalier offroad CT and would care to comment on its performance, comfort, lack of etc? I'm doing my diligent research on CTs, but, gee, it's a minefield. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	2	636	05:38 PM Jun 25, 2009 by dave06
	Official Roadside Stops in WA (Preview) Roadside Stopping Areas in WAA report (Australian Tourist Park Management 2008 Potential Caravan Park Developments in Regional WA Tourism Western Australia, Perth WA) provides this commentary;(Info supplied by Western Australian Association of Caravan Clubs to member Clubs)The excessiv...	Vic41	5	1125	09:49 PM Jun 24, 2009 by Vic41
	Good Movie - "The Proposal" (Preview) Saw a good movie today, "The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock. Lots of humour and a bit of romance for the ladies, great scenery as well. Anyone else seen a good movie lately? Vic	Vic41	12	917	03:44 PM Jun 24, 2009 by chezgo
	200 SERIES LANDCRUISER (Preview) Looking to purchase a toyota 200 series GXL tubo diesel auto. Have heard some bad reports re clunking noise from either tail shaft or transmission on taking off and pulling up. High engin oil usage Vibrations through steering colum Letting in a lot of dust on dirt roads Also like to know average fuel co...	TRUE BLUE AUSIE	6	3991	03:24 PM Jun 24, 2009 by TRUE BLUE AUSIE
	What's My Favourite Place? (Preview) TROPICAL SUNSET ©By Christine Thiel The tropical sunset brings romantic notionsAs I gaze across the rolling oceanBut the scene is incompleteAs I wriggle my toes in the sand beneath my feet. The majestic palms sway in the breezeThe pollens make me sneezeThe aroma of frangipani wafting through th...	Cruising Granny	4	803	12:41 PM Jun 24, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Airwick battery operated air-freshener (Preview) Some time back I read some where that after they had been used as a air-freshener, people were using them to circulate the air in the bottom of 3-way fridges to increase their efficiency. I have looked every where to purchase one, but have not had any success in being able to locate a place that stock...	boeing747	6	1176	12:35 PM Jun 24, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Here we go a debate .. what do you think. (Preview) I found this on msn news ... what are your thoughts on the subject.Overweight? You might outlive your skinny friends... Carrying a few extra kilos? Turns out, they could help you live longer. A recent study by the Japanese Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry has shown that people who are overweight...	Monica	18	923	12:31 PM Jun 24, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Welcome back (Preview) Welcome back ... dear friend.	Monica	8	970	08:44 PM Jun 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Daydreamer (Preview) The mobile home had her first outing since being parked here at christmas, ticking over like one of Basils clocks, bedroom almost done ,and shower had to cut horizontally to get it in, refibre glassed and is now awaiting the pipes Am mulling over tanks to install, S/S, plastic, and also where would be...	mike and Judy	3	533	07:31 PM Jun 23, 2009 by twobob
	Black and Grey Water Dump Points - Courtesy of ATTM & CC (Preview) Here is a link of the ATTM & CC site of dump points for Black Water and Grey water around Oz. For new RV travellers who may not know, Black water is toilet holding tank contents water and Grey water is from holding tanks for shower and sink water. See; http://www.atcmcc.org.au/clubnews.php?new...	Vic41	10	1108	06:22 PM Jun 23, 2009 by JRH
	Month long Trip.A Tribute to Dave06 (Preview) Well we are back home after our trip that took us as far as Winton.Mind boggling would be a good way to describe Australia and its vastness.We used Camps 5 to our full advantage.We started off from North Arm Cove NSW thence to Northaven,Grafton and then inland.Originally our plan was to go down south to...	ibbo	4	750	06:15 PM Jun 23, 2009 by humpy
	still raining (Preview) Well it is still raining here, has been now since Tuesday. I did manage to get out into the garden to weed early this morning but the rain beat me. Even Max (my dog) had the sense to come inside out of it, I kept weeding until the rain was too heavy. Yes, half my neighbours think I'm crazy and the other half...	Monica	10	773	05:41 PM Jun 23, 2009 by JRH
	Moderators (Preview) G'day all, Regarding Moderators for the forum if we all treat each other with respect as has been the case in the past, then I cannot see the need for Moderators. Cindy, our Webmistress does a wonderful job of controlling things on this forum and we have not needed to have anyone else telling us what we c...	JRH	16	901	05:06 PM Jun 23, 2009 by dave06
	Tisha, (Preview) 2 weeks and 2 days, and she is off the long lead, she now knows where home is but I had to find out the hard way, about 2 Ks away we have an area that is known as the flood plain, we include it her walks as it is a pretty good place for roos and guinea fowl, and she was continually tugging to get to them, as the grass i...	mike and Judy	2	489	03:05 PM Jun 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Bumper Sticker (Preview) Thanks also for my sticker...received it today...can any one tell me the best place to display it ...on the front or back of my van/vehicle...as a I have only one I want to display it in the best possible spot so it can be noticed Thanks so much.	Escape	11	684	02:01 PM Jun 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	No rain here (Preview) Hi everyone,Injune Qld is beautifully dry and warm (got my best singlet on). Will be looking around Carnarvon Gorge for a couple of days as I journey north-west to wherever Im going (?)cheers	suenami	7	887	12:57 PM Jun 23, 2009 by hotrodbus
	where to stay (Preview) can anyone recommend places to stay,free or van parks,from mt isa -alice springs-coober pedy and woomera.never been down this road and doing this trip from townsville early september.have 8 weeks to do this trip and will work out which way to come home depending on the amount of time we spend at vari...	rocan	6	815	09:00 AM Jun 23, 2009 by chezgo
	Patronising Posts (Preview) Apparently CG thinks my posts are patronising, although my posts are directed more at people new to RV'ing rather than those who are experienced. Many new people would not know where to look for information or do not have Camps4/5. See CG's comments; "Vic, it would appear you have far too muc...	Vic41	29	1310	10:14 PM Jun 22, 2009 by Vic41
	dave6 (Preview) hi all sorry if this upsets any body but what happened to dave ? i have not been on here for a while been over seas. hope nothing bad has happened to one of the few good guys around ! regards al	al	7	757	08:13 PM Jun 22, 2009 by BarbandDaz
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