The Grey Nomads - General

Edco · Edco

Hi all, Have been reading in here for a while (since Jan/Feb) now finally signed in. I (we) are going on leave in about four and a bit weeks for 2 - 3 months and hitting the road. We have a 1989 Prattline 13ft. pulled by x-trail. Have been on a couple of trips in last 2 years from one to three weeks duration. We...

Helena · Helena

Just like to thank our webmaster for The Grey Nomads Guide book, I had to order it in had to wait two months for it but well worth the wait if you haven`t got one I would advise that you get one it is full of information so once again thanks to our webmaster. Helena.

Vic41 · Vic41

The link below (safe) is the original LNT or Leave No Trace scheme. They sell LNT stickers for only $2. See; http://www.lnt.org.au/section09/store.html Vic

kenmarg · kenmarg

hi all. if anyone is interested. the australasian touring caravan,motorhome& camping club. have a news item on there front page, about what motouring australia is trying to do with all the showgrounds in queensland. anyone like to make a comment

Johncog · Johncog

I would like some advice on towing a car behind a motorhome. Thinking of buying a 3 door suzuki vitara and possible using an A Frame set up. Any advice etc would be appreciated

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.atcmcc.org.au/clubnews.php?newsid=motourin

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

A day at the beach in China but where are the loo's lost a kid, forget it their gone

Jode · Jode

don't know where to put this We are in Central QLD close to canarvon gorge , Blackdown table lands & accross the road from more national parks (use to be part of our place). we are on a grazing property between Blackwater & Rolleston , are looking for active couple for light duties (help MIL with...

suenami · suenami

What a beaut place is Sapphire. I would not have seen much had it not been for Mike and Judy, my gracious hosts who have a rather enviable lifestyle. Makes me realize (again) places I miss as I go along. Talk about away from the rat race! So free and easy, pleasantly warm, and peaceful. A totally differ...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Granny's idea of letting everyone know the answers to the above questions I reckon is a ripper. So lets put the ideas down here, let this run for a month or so then we can colate it, edit it, correct it, into a dot point format and I'll endeavour (hopefully with some help from your fellow GN'S) to find emai...

RobCol · RobCol

Here at Mudjimba beach is great for walking; hubby not working today, and it had stopped raining and was great sunshine, so off we went along the beach. Tide was out so I was looking for shells and anything else interesting. Lots of others strolling along as well. All of a sudden a great boom surrounded u...

kenmarg · kenmarg

woolworths in queensland,are going to try a trail. for free camping in some of there car parks, ( a lot of shires are objecting,on the grounds of no toilets ) in country towns. the small town of ayr in nth queensland,at this stage is the first to have a go. a announcement,a...

Helena · Helena

We had a Hi Ace campervan but changed to an A Van camper could somebody tell us how we can overcome our waste water from sink just emptying through a pipe into the bush also we have an outside shower tent how can we overcome this problem with the waste water. Obviously we are looking at the leave no trace con...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Was down the hole this morning using the jack hammer and thought of another close friend who is passed, mate of mine in the Landy club, maybe the post on Alan started a process of thought, But, -----DO YOU ALL GREASE YOUR TOWBALLS, IF NOT , DO IT NOW, Now I,ll put the wind up you all ,my membership with the L...

Woodie3 · Woodie3

Hello ,we are now at Port Augusta with the intention in the next couple of days of heading up to The Flinders Ranges then later to Coober Pedy and up to Alice Springs, can anyone give a reasonably update on track conditions from Williams Creek to Cober Pedy , have been told is cut up and wheel rutted, we wil...

brian & kerry · brian & kerry

has anyone had any experience with this controller. by the video on their web site appears to work great. it is able to turn a dual axle 17ft van in a complete circle in just over its own lenght. we are looking at fitting it to a 22ft parmount. it would be great to be able to pull at the site uncouple the c...

kenmarg · kenmarg

if any of our members or friends are travelling up the bruce highway to north queensland. i would recommend,the small town of "home hill" a very friendly town. they have a dump point, they have set aside a whole street for overnight stops ( have counted 60 odd vans and motorhom...

suenami · suenami

Do you identify as a grey nomad? We are currently looking for people to participate in a study on the life experiences of a grey nomad.Are you: 65 years or older have sold or rented your house have travelled around Australia in a caravan, campervan or motor home for more than 6 months If you fit these cri...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Just had a humdinger, lots of bangs and flashes right over our head, Tisha didnt even notice it Recall travelling south a few years ago when A storm came in overhead , it rained so hard had to pull over, , at least its over quick, and all my dogs have been no problems Do you drive in the rain, , not for me anymo...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

May I suggest we stick to the topic of each forum subject. I've noticed the subject gets diverted to something totally irrelevant, and is neither help nor entertainment. Keep the banter coming, but keep it relevant. If one topic leads to another topic, start a new Subject. But keep the banter and hum...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Trainee Grey Nomad (Preview) Hi all, Have been reading in here for a while (since Jan/Feb) now finally signed in. I (we) are going on leave in about four and a bit weeks for 2 - 3 months and hitting the road. We have a 1989 Prattline 13ft. pulled by x-trail. Have been on a couple of trips in last 2 years from one to three weeks duration. We...	Edco	3	887	07:12 AM Jul 3, 2009 by mike and Judy
	grey nomads (Preview) Just like to thank our webmaster for The Grey Nomads Guide book, I had to order it in had to wait two months for it but well worth the wait if you haven`t got one I would advise that you get one it is full of information so once again thanks to our webmaster. Helena.	Helena	2	1125	10:22 PM Jul 2, 2009 by BarbandDaz
	The Original "Leave No Trace" Scheme (Preview) The link below (safe) is the original LNT or Leave No Trace scheme. They sell LNT stickers for only $2. See; http://www.lnt.org.au/section09/store.html Vic	Vic41	21	1640	09:27 PM Jul 2, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	motouring australia (Preview) hi all. if anyone is interested. the australasian touring caravan,motorhome& camping club. have a news item on there front page, about what motouring australia is trying to do with all the showgrounds in queensland. anyone like to make a comment	kenmarg	11	2942	08:40 PM Jul 2, 2009 by Wombat 280
	towing behind a motorhome (Preview) I would like some advice on towing a car behind a motorhome. Thinking of buying a 3 door suzuki vitara and possible using an A Frame set up. Any advice etc would be appreciated	Johncog	13	4151	07:37 PM Jul 2, 2009 by Rolly
	ARVO Lobby Group Renamed Motouring Australia (Preview) http://www.atcmcc.org.au/clubnews.php?newsid=motourin	Vic41	12	1650	10:55 PM Jul 1, 2009 by Ma
	China Beach (Preview) A day at the beach in China but where are the loo's lost a kid, forget it their gone	Wombat 280	11	935	09:08 PM Jul 1, 2009 by dave06
	Job/ light duties CQ (Preview) don't know where to put this We are in Central QLD close to canarvon gorge , Blackdown table lands & accross the road from more national parks (use to be part of our place). we are on a grazing property between Blackwater & Rolleston , are looking for active couple for light duties (help MIL with...	Jode	3	800	10:05 AM Jul 1, 2009 by dave06
	Mike and Judy's place (Preview) What a beaut place is Sapphire. I would not have seen much had it not been for Mike and Judy, my gracious hosts who have a rather enviable lifestyle. Makes me realize (again) places I miss as I go along. Talk about away from the rat race! So free and easy, pleasantly warm, and peaceful. A totally differ...	suenami	1	725	07:40 PM Jun 30, 2009 by dave06
	What do we want? Why do we want it? Why do we do it? How do we do it? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Granny's idea of letting everyone know the answers to the above questions I reckon is a ripper. So lets put the ideas down here, let this run for a month or so then we can colate it, edit it, correct it, into a dot point format and I'll endeavour (hopefully with some help from your fellow GN'S) to find emai...	Basil Faulty	38	2174	07:31 PM Jun 30, 2009 by kenmarg
	Interesting walk on the beach (Preview) Here at Mudjimba beach is great for walking; hubby not working today, and it had stopped raining and was great sunshine, so off we went along the beach. Tide was out so I was looking for shells and anything else interesting. Lots of others strolling along as well. All of a sudden a great boom surrounded u...	RobCol	19	1208	09:51 PM Jun 29, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	woolworths free camping sites. (Preview) woolworths in queensland,are going to try a trail. for free camping in some of there car parks, ( a lot of shires are objecting,on the grounds of no toilets ) in country towns. the small town of ayr in nth queensland,at this stage is the first to have a go. a announcement,a...	kenmarg	28	3469	09:26 PM Jun 29, 2009 by Vic41
	advice please (Preview) We had a Hi Ace campervan but changed to an A Van camper could somebody tell us how we can overcome our waste water from sink just emptying through a pipe into the bush also we have an outside shower tent how can we overcome this problem with the waste water. Obviously we are looking at the leave no trace con...	Helena	5	811	07:57 PM Jun 29, 2009 by dave06
	towballs (Preview) Was down the hole this morning using the jack hammer and thought of another close friend who is passed, mate of mine in the Landy club, maybe the post on Alan started a process of thought, But, -----DO YOU ALL GREASE YOUR TOWBALLS, IF NOT , DO IT NOW, Now I,ll put the wind up you all ,my membership with the L...	mike and Judy	12	1191	06:08 PM Jun 29, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Track Conditions (Preview) Hello ,we are now at Port Augusta with the intention in the next couple of days of heading up to The Flinders Ranges then later to Coober Pedy and up to Alice Springs, can anyone give a reasonably update on track conditions from Williams Creek to Cober Pedy , have been told is cut up and wheel rutted, we wil...	Woodie3	1	764	04:40 PM Jun 29, 2009 by Peter_n_Margaret
	reich move contoller (Preview) has anyone had any experience with this controller. by the video on their web site appears to work great. it is able to turn a dual axle 17ft van in a complete circle in just over its own lenght. we are looking at fitting it to a 22ft parmount. it would be great to be able to pull at the site uncouple the c...	brian & kerry	3	884	03:17 PM Jun 29, 2009 by kesue
	caravan and motorhome friendly town (Preview) if any of our members or friends are travelling up the bruce highway to north queensland. i would recommend,the small town of "home hill" a very friendly town. they have a dump point, they have set aside a whole street for overnight stops ( have counted 60 odd vans and motorhom...	kenmarg	10	1841	04:12 PM Jun 28, 2009 by Vic41
	Here's another one (Preview) Do you identify as a grey nomad? We are currently looking for people to participate in a study on the life experiences of a grey nomad.Are you: 65 years or older have sold or rented your house have travelled around Australia in a caravan, campervan or motor home for more than 6 months If you fit these cri...	suenami	5	968	09:25 PM Jun 27, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Thunderstorms (Preview) Just had a humdinger, lots of bangs and flashes right over our head, Tisha didnt even notice it Recall travelling south a few years ago when A storm came in overhead , it rained so hard had to pull over, , at least its over quick, and all my dogs have been no problems Do you drive in the rain, , not for me anymo...	mike and Judy	5	877	05:02 PM Jun 27, 2009 by hotrodbus
	Subject Matter (Preview) May I suggest we stick to the topic of each forum subject. I've noticed the subject gets diverted to something totally irrelevant, and is neither help nor entertainment. Keep the banter coming, but keep it relevant. If one topic leads to another topic, start a new Subject. But keep the banter and hum...	Cruising Granny	11	994	01:18 PM Jun 27, 2009 by Rolly
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