The Grey Nomads - General

Kantiki · Kantiki

There is so much fantastic, valuable information on this site, I want to be able to find it again in the easiest possible way. I have just read the "interesting figures" thread and discussed with hubby. As it will be some time before we can do the big trip, I love reading and collectiing hi...

Kenjo · Kenjo

Hi to all from an (old) Newbie.I would like to tap this pool of vast knowledge. First, a little background. Working with exploration companies in some very remote areas (mainly overseas unfortunately) I am not new to travel or the hazards thereof and have a pretty fair idea of what I need to be self suff...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Whilst browsing the net I came across a site dedicated to independant camping, I have included the URL in case anyone wishes to check it out. http://ozcamps.net/ Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John -- Edited by JRH at 16:29, 2009-01-28

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

I follow the blue skys, not the sun as such, and thank bloody goodness I left Vic and Sth aust when I did, you people down there are getting a little warm, its a lovely day here expected top 32 and humidity about 55%, jealous ,

VK3FEMT · VK3FEMT

Well finally got the jallopy in my hot furry hands. Its no hotel rialto, but whocares? Anyway, does anyone know of anyone in Victoria that knows their stuff about 3-way fridges (12v/240v/gas) as mine is not 3-way'ing. Runs on gas, although I have not tested this properly, just lit er up and made sure it...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Enjoy your Tasmanian adventure, Don't forget I want a full and comprehensive technical report on the ABT Railway..... Don't forget that if you go to Strachan you can get Huon Pine offcuts at the saw mill for DIY souvenirs, just check too if there is still a pile of XL sized mens clothes near the "of...

brickies · brickies

Is there any one out there that have had gas alarms fitted to there caravan or motorhome that can inform us about them

Bridgee · Bridgee

Following on from the 'motor vehicle insurance post' re being away from your garaged address for more than 90 days. We have just rang our insurance company RAC WA and was advised we are still covered so long as we have a current address where our vehicle is normally garaged. So can travel for 12 mon...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

This case should send up the price of a case to cover cab fares. Milo give me strength

ibbo · ibbo

I am amazed at the way fuel prices are today.Yesterday at Karuah u/l petrol was $109 cpl.Today would you believe $1.29.cpl.Heatherbrae ulp $1.30 cpr.Now the funny bit Diesel was only $1.24 cpl.We have to have protection from the blatant and arrogant fuel companies.Well thats my little whinge,com...

chezgo · chezgo

Well I'm back from my trip to Berry to the hot 40's for the rest of the week they say. I need some info on travelling on the ghan we are thinking about making the trip at the end of the year before the next wet seson. I have looked into pricing and have to go gold class to be able to take the car as wouldn't want to...

sgntbilko · sgntbilko

I have just been looking at the Caravan and Motor Home forum and they have been discussing what type of generator to use when camping which will run all the modern conveniences. I must be getting old and grouchy as I cannot for the life of me see the need for a generator when camping. Back in the days when I...

sgntbilko · sgntbilko

Good Morning happy campers, Just a question if I may? Been doing a fair bit of research re UHF radios to purchase, and have come to a conclusion that the GME is as good as the next one. The problem I am having, is what aerial to purchase. There are so many out there for all different types of situations and...

Young & Retired · Young & Retired

Hi fellow travellers Has anyone had any caravan window failures? We have had two failures (same windows on both occasions) and the van was less than 12 months old. Would appreciate any feedback.

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Answering Wombats writing on the thread of New Nomads, put me in mind of a trip I did up to Camerons Cnr in the 70s and across to Brisbane; My sistar ask me to take her two sons along with me and mine to Qld for Xmas ,This is the trip that taught us the meaning of being thirsty, young Nephew Noel 17, was drivi...

ibbo · ibbo

Oil at $34 per barrel.Sydney $1.25cpl.it is about time that we all let the oil companies and our governments know that we are sick and tired of being taken for dummies.Some radio talk back shows are really giving the oil companies a big serve,but know doubt it will fall on deaf ears.Perhaps if we all st...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

On the way up here from Young we stopped at a freebie called Hickey Falls, tween Gilgandra, and Coonabarabran, soon as the van was opened we shot of down to the pool to see if it was usable, as it looked a bit suspicious I declined to go in, but my Game and adventurous Judy had her thongs off and was wading o...

Knightrider · Knightrider

Just a warning to any travellers/nomads who may have their comprehensive motor vehicle insurance with Budget Insurance. Should you be like me and intend to travel this great country, they have advised me that I am not covered should I have my vehicle away from my insured address for more than 90 co...

whoppa · whoppa

My wife and I are in New Zealand and in the process of planing for a two year Caravaning trip around Australia, starting in April or May. We have lots of questions for anyone who has a bit of time. 1. Is it reasonable to consider Towing an 18 foot caravan around Australia with a BA Falcon if sticking to seale...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

After months of planning the day of departure is looming. Only 5 more sleeps and we are off on our first big trip. We were leaving on Sat but as that is kerry's birthday, family and friends got together and organised a farwell / birthday dinner so Sunday is now the day. 4 days left at work, no motivation to...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How to store all this valuable information. (Preview) There is so much fantastic, valuable information on this site, I want to be able to find it again in the easiest possible way. I have just read the "interesting figures" thread and discussed with hubby. As it will be some time before we can do the big trip, I love reading and collectiing hi...	Kantiki	15	990	07:47 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	A Newbie needs to solve a Dilemma (Preview) Hi to all from an (old) Newbie.I would like to tap this pool of vast knowledge. First, a little background. Working with exploration companies in some very remote areas (mainly overseas unfortunately) I am not new to travel or the hazards thereof and have a pretty fair idea of what I need to be self suff...	Kenjo	4	1073	04:59 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Free Camps ( Independant Camping) (Preview) G'day all, Whilst browsing the net I came across a site dedicated to independant camping, I have included the URL in case anyone wishes to check it out. http://ozcamps.net/ Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John -- Edited by JRH at 16:29, 2009-01-28	JRH	12	1364	04:50 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Bridgee
	blue skys (Preview) I follow the blue skys, not the sun as such, and thank bloody goodness I left Vic and Sth aust when I did, you people down there are getting a little warm, its a lovely day here expected top 32 and humidity about 55%, jealous ,	mike and Judy	16	1118	01:29 PM Feb 1, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	3 Way Fridges (Preview) Well finally got the jallopy in my hot furry hands. Its no hotel rialto, but whocares? Anyway, does anyone know of anyone in Victoria that knows their stuff about 3-way fridges (12v/240v/gas) as mine is not 3-way'ing. Runs on gas, although I have not tested this properly, just lit er up and made sure it...	VK3FEMT	24	2853	01:10 PM Feb 1, 2009 by twobob
	Bon Voyage Dave (Preview) Enjoy your Tasmanian adventure, Don't forget I want a full and comprehensive technical report on the ABT Railway..... Don't forget that if you go to Strachan you can get Huon Pine offcuts at the saw mill for DIY souvenirs, just check too if there is still a pile of XL sized mens clothes near the "of...	Basil Faulty	2	635	07:32 PM Jan 31, 2009 by ibbo
	Gas Detectors (Preview) Is there any one out there that have had gas alarms fitted to there caravan or motorhome that can inform us about them	brickies	4	817	11:44 PM Jan 30, 2009 by xina
	Insurance update (Preview) Following on from the 'motor vehicle insurance post' re being away from your garaged address for more than 90 days. We have just rang our insurance company RAC WA and was advised we are still covered so long as we have a current address where our vehicle is normally garaged. So can travel for 12 mon...	Bridgee	3	698	10:24 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Bridgee
	The price of a beer (Preview) This case should send up the price of a case to cover cab fares. Milo give me strength	Wombat 280	0	756	09:51 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Fuel prices. (Preview) I am amazed at the way fuel prices are today.Yesterday at Karuah u/l petrol was $109 cpl.Today would you believe $1.29.cpl.Heatherbrae ulp $1.30 cpr.Now the funny bit Diesel was only $1.24 cpl.We have to have protection from the blatant and arrogant fuel companies.Well thats my little whinge,com...	ibbo	7	669	08:46 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Bridgee
	the ghan (Preview) Well I'm back from my trip to Berry to the hot 40's for the rest of the week they say. I need some info on travelling on the ghan we are thinking about making the trip at the end of the year before the next wet seson. I have looked into pricing and have to go gold class to be able to take the car as wouldn't want to...	chezgo	8	1092	08:43 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Generators (Preview) I have just been looking at the Caravan and Motor Home forum and they have been discussing what type of generator to use when camping which will run all the modern conveniences. I must be getting old and grouchy as I cannot for the life of me see the need for a generator when camping. Back in the days when I...	sgntbilko	15	1216	05:26 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Bridgee
	Which UHF aerial to use for UHF radio (Preview) Good Morning happy campers, Just a question if I may? Been doing a fair bit of research re UHF radios to purchase, and have come to a conclusion that the GME is as good as the next one. The problem I am having, is what aerial to purchase. There are so many out there for all different types of situations and...	sgntbilko	11	1159	01:46 PM Jan 29, 2009 by dave06
	Caravan window failures (Preview) Hi fellow travellers Has anyone had any caravan window failures? We have had two failures (same windows on both occasions) and the van was less than 12 months old. Would appreciate any feedback.	Young & Retired	4	1174	01:18 PM Jan 29, 2009 by dave06
	worst experience?/ (Preview) Answering Wombats writing on the thread of New Nomads, put me in mind of a trip I did up to Camerons Cnr in the 70s and across to Brisbane; My sistar ask me to take her two sons along with me and mine to Qld for Xmas ,This is the trip that taught us the meaning of being thirsty, young Nephew Noel 17, was drivi...	mike and Judy	2	756	07:28 PM Jan 28, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Petrol Prices.What a scandal. (Preview) Oil at $34 per barrel.Sydney $1.25cpl.it is about time that we all let the oil companies and our governments know that we are sick and tired of being taken for dummies.Some radio talk back shows are really giving the oil companies a big serve,but know doubt it will fall on deaf ears.Perhaps if we all st...	ibbo	10	1171	11:25 AM Jan 28, 2009 by dave06
	creatures of the night (Preview) On the way up here from Young we stopped at a freebie called Hickey Falls, tween Gilgandra, and Coonabarabran, soon as the van was opened we shot of down to the pool to see if it was usable, as it looked a bit suspicious I declined to go in, but my Game and adventurous Judy had her thongs off and was wading o...	mike and Judy	12	1166	08:36 PM Jan 27, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	Motor Vehicle Insurance (Preview) Just a warning to any travellers/nomads who may have their comprehensive motor vehicle insurance with Budget Insurance. Should you be like me and intend to travel this great country, they have advised me that I am not covered should I have my vehicle away from my insured address for more than 90 co...	Knightrider	4	885	07:52 PM Jan 27, 2009 by dave06
	New Nomads (Preview) My wife and I are in New Zealand and in the process of planing for a two year Caravaning trip around Australia, starting in April or May. We have lots of questions for anyone who has a bit of time. 1. Is it reasonable to consider Towing an 18 foot caravan around Australia with a BA Falcon if sticking to seale...	whoppa	6	1151	07:45 PM Jan 27, 2009 by PeterH
	Its our turn (Preview) After months of planning the day of departure is looming. Only 5 more sleeps and we are off on our first big trip. We were leaving on Sat but as that is kerry's birthday, family and friends got together and organised a farwell / birthday dinner so Sunday is now the day. 4 days left at work, no motivation to...	Gary and Kerry	8	932	07:27 PM Jan 27, 2009 by Bridgee
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