The Grey Nomads - General

Helena · Helena

Hi everyone, We have had to delay our trip due to an illness in the family so will be leaving around August we were going to Darwin but now unsure as we have no idea of what the weather will be like there at that time of the year si it wise to leave Darwin and just go to the second hlf of our trip which was Queensla...

Escape · Escape

I have noticed that most of the Solos are from the eastern states.... wish there were some from South Aust...especially some tag-alongs .. would be great. -- Edited by Escape on Sunday 7th of June 2009 07:56:24 PM

TRUE BLUE AUSIE · TRUE BLUE AUSIE

We are in the process of purchasing a 21' Fulcher Caravan approx 2600kg when loaded, will be towed by 100 series Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Petrol 06 / 07. If someone has done similar could you please inform us if LPG is the go. What is the consumption of fuel on Petrol and LPG. All positive and negative commen...

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Hi Fellow Nomads, Well it is getting too cold down Geelong way i had better head north. Leaving 14 June heading Newell Highway, Finley o/n,then onto Kidman Way Griffth,Gilgunnia o/n, Burke Kidman Camp o/n then out to Coomera Camel Station, Barringun o/n,Cunnmulla o/n,then Balonne Highway to St Ge...

Patricia · Patricia

We are planning to leave shortly from Hunter Valley NSW travel via Hay Plains bound for Renmark; Quorn; Flinders Ranges; Coober Pedy & then to NT to Uluru & Alice....from there to Mt Isa & then south bound to NSW & home....probably take us 6-7 weeks...although time taken isn't a pr...

Monica · Monica

Hi Everyone I'm back. My old nic was NannyMon. I'm a bit pressed for time at the moment but I will catch up with my posting soon. Take care.

sally · sally

I am busy writing an article about footwear for the "NOMADS" but I need to understand what your needs and requirements are? I require someone's experiences and "best outcomes". I also need to know where you purchase your footwear? Thanks Sally

gitsho · gitsho

Can anybody suggest the most user friendly and reliable gps for desert travel etc, rgds Gitsho

RobCol · RobCol

Have followed some hints from fellow travellers, i.e. use mild detergent and rub with sponge, rinse off. But find that parked for long periods and especially if under trees they do get markedly stained from birds etc. Anyone got useful tips?

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

As of 01.07.09 Qld will no longer subsidise fuel by 8c per litre. Now here's a chance to compare fuel prices between states. I don't mean the ridiculous outback, way out fuel stops. I mean the metro and town prices around the country. If Qld was subsidising fuel to the tune of 8c/litre, how did it compa...

tonyd · tonyd

Greetings, I'm researching a 4WD fridge and I've done a search on here, but there is no reference to Evakool, the funny-looking yellow Esky with a screwed on refrigeration unit. They get very good reviews elsewhere. They are also substantially cheaper than Engel/Trailblaza etc. Has any GN got on...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Still in my trip planning stage and while doing the research for dog friendly parks came upon this site, well worth a read dogs or not . Actually put together by those who have been there done that and if you find it has changed then you can update the info which should keep it current, unlike some book...

Vic41 · Vic41

RNASHOW GROUNDS - FORTITUDE VALLEY - BRISBANE Wed 3rd June to Tues 9th June. 10am - 6pm daily * except last day 10am - 4pm Free Trains from Roma St - Central & Brunswick St - 9.am to close of show daily. Cost $12 per adult & $8 for Pensioners and school age children. (Seniors Cards not accepted)

Vic41 · Vic41

Hi Folks, Advising a change of username from Bergholt to Vic41, Regards Vic

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just heard that sales of ore to Asian customers has been discounted up to 44% on LAST YEARS PRICE . China is hanging out for a bigger discount Once you sell off the shares to O/S sources and they get a seat or two on the board then your screwed . The same happened with coal they took every once they could ge...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Who carries a supply of DVDs with them and how many times do you watch a movie, We watched "The Notebook last night" James Garner and Gina Rowland on the subject of dementia, a 10 tissue movie set in the early 1900s , When it was finished we went to bed and a coupla hours later got up and watched i...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1964&p=22558&hilit=Handbrake#p22558

splurter magoo · splurter magoo

Hi I'm a traveller with grey hair so I'm a nomad. mainly tent it fairly rough but I like it that way.

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

I love to get up early, preferably before the dawn to watch the sunrise and hear the birds awakening, Even when on the road I find I need a lot of things to keep me occupied, physical as well as mental, so I am a bush traveller and stop at all the creeks to see what I can dig up Do you all consider this a holiday wh...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

www.sunoven.com Thought that solar was a cheap alternative to electric or gas. Have a look at this sun oven site , at around $690 in Oz I can't see them get off the ground in any hurry. Almost need a second trailer to cart it with you

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	delayed (Preview) Hi everyone, We have had to delay our trip due to an illness in the family so will be leaving around August we were going to Darwin but now unsure as we have no idea of what the weather will be like there at that time of the year si it wise to leave Darwin and just go to the second hlf of our trip which was Queensla...	Helena	6	741	12:21 PM Jun 8, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Tag-alongs (Preview) I have noticed that most of the Solos are from the eastern states.... wish there were some from South Aust...especially some tag-alongs .. would be great. -- Edited by Escape on Sunday 7th of June 2009 07:56:24 PM	Escape	1	686	10:58 PM Jun 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	LPG or Petrol (Preview) We are in the process of purchasing a 21' Fulcher Caravan approx 2600kg when loaded, will be towed by 100 series Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Petrol 06 / 07. If someone has done similar could you please inform us if LPG is the go. What is the consumption of fuel on Petrol and LPG. All positive and negative commen...	TRUE BLUE AUSIE	5	1373	03:20 PM Jun 7, 2009 by brian & kerry
	Heading North (Preview) Hi Fellow Nomads, Well it is getting too cold down Geelong way i had better head north. Leaving 14 June heading Newell Highway, Finley o/n,then onto Kidman Way Griffth,Gilgunnia o/n, Burke Kidman Camp o/n then out to Coomera Camel Station, Barringun o/n,Cunnmulla o/n,then Balonne Highway to St Ge...	ROAMIN	3	679	10:47 PM Jun 6, 2009 by sagittarius
	Looking For Info On Central OZ (Preview) We are planning to leave shortly from Hunter Valley NSW travel via Hay Plains bound for Renmark; Quorn; Flinders Ranges; Coober Pedy & then to NT to Uluru & Alice....from there to Mt Isa & then south bound to NSW & home....probably take us 6-7 weeks...although time taken isn't a pr...	Patricia	7	797	09:06 PM Jun 6, 2009 by Patricia
	I'm Back (Preview) Hi Everyone I'm back. My old nic was NannyMon. I'm a bit pressed for time at the moment but I will catch up with my posting soon. Take care.	Monica	12	844	07:30 PM Jun 6, 2009 by suenami
	Footwear (Preview) I am busy writing an article about footwear for the "NOMADS" but I need to understand what your needs and requirements are? I require someone's experiences and "best outcomes". I also need to know where you purchase your footwear? Thanks Sally	sally	13	1322	04:37 PM Jun 6, 2009 by Monica
	gps for off road travel (Preview) Can anybody suggest the most user friendly and reliable gps for desert travel etc, rgds Gitsho	gitsho	8	855	09:25 PM Jun 5, 2009 by Rodrifter
	Best method for cleaning awnings. (Preview) Have followed some hints from fellow travellers, i.e. use mild detergent and rub with sponge, rinse off. But find that parked for long periods and especially if under trees they do get markedly stained from birds etc. Anyone got useful tips?	RobCol	7	13615	03:32 PM Jun 5, 2009 by Recycled Teenagers
	Qld Fuel "Subsidy" Gone (Preview) As of 01.07.09 Qld will no longer subsidise fuel by 8c per litre. Now here's a chance to compare fuel prices between states. I don't mean the ridiculous outback, way out fuel stops. I mean the metro and town prices around the country. If Qld was subsidising fuel to the tune of 8c/litre, how did it compa...	Cruising Granny	8	990	10:23 PM Jun 4, 2009 by twobob
	Evakool fridges (Preview) Greetings, I'm researching a 4WD fridge and I've done a search on here, but there is no reference to Evakool, the funny-looking yellow Esky with a screwed on refrigeration unit. They get very good reviews elsewhere. They are also substantially cheaper than Engel/Trailblaza etc. Has any GN got on...	tonyd	6	1578	08:11 PM Jun 4, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	Trip Planner (Preview) Still in my trip planning stage and while doing the research for dog friendly parks came upon this site, well worth a read dogs or not . Actually put together by those who have been there done that and if you find it has changed then you can update the info which should keep it current, unlike some book...	Wombat 280	4	1201	07:51 PM Jun 4, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Holiday Show (Preview) RNASHOW GROUNDS - FORTITUDE VALLEY - BRISBANE *Wed 3rd June to Tues 9th June. 10am - 6pm daily except last day 10am - 4pm** Free Trains from Roma St - Central & Brunswick St - 9.am to close of show daily. Cost $12 per adult & $8 for Pensioners and school age children. (Seniors Cards not accepted)	Vic41	4	800	08:29 AM Jun 4, 2009 by Cupie
	Change of Username - Bergholt to Vic41 (Preview) Hi Folks, Advising a change of username from Bergholt to Vic41, Regards Vic	Vic41	12	863	11:21 PM Jun 3, 2009 by Escape
	Are we really that stupid (Preview) Just heard that sales of ore to Asian customers has been discounted up to 44% on LAST YEARS PRICE . China is hanging out for a bigger discount Once you sell off the shares to O/S sources and they get a seat or two on the board then your screwed . The same happened with coal they took every once they could ge...	Wombat 280	10	1157	09:17 PM Jun 3, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	"The Notebook" (Preview) Who carries a supply of DVDs with them and how many times do you watch a movie, We watched "The Notebook last night" James Garner and Gina Rowland on the subject of dementia, a 10 tissue movie set in the early 1900s , When it was finished we went to bed and a coupla hours later got up and watched i...	mike and Judy	13	1131	09:03 PM Jun 3, 2009 by Mike47
	Parking the Van/Trailer at Home - Handbrake On or Off? (Preview) http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1964&p=22558&hilit=Handbrake#p22558	Vic41	7	977	08:21 PM Jun 2, 2009 by Helena
	Hello. (Preview) Hi I'm a traveller with grey hair so I'm a nomad. mainly tent it fairly rough but I like it that way.	splurter magoo	14	754	06:11 PM Jun 2, 2009 by pawsoz
	activity ?? (Preview) I love to get up early, preferably before the dawn to watch the sunrise and hear the birds awakening, Even when on the road I find I need a lot of things to keep me occupied, physical as well as mental, so I am a bush traveller and stop at all the creeks to see what I can dig up Do you all consider this a holiday wh...	mike and Judy	9	969	05:39 PM Jun 2, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Solar Energy (Preview) www.sunoven.com Thought that solar was a cheap alternative to electric or gas. Have a look at this sun oven site , at around $690 in Oz I can't see them get off the ground in any hurry. Almost need a second trailer to cart it with you	Wombat 280	3	734	11:51 PM Jun 1, 2009 by Wombat 280
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