The Grey Nomads - General

rowdy · rowdy

Hello all!, just thought I'd introduce myself to the forum. I've dreamed of becoming a grey nomad since I was twenty years old.Well I'm nearly there now, some 40 years on,just a few years work to go. I've been working on repairing an old caravan (Millard series 80) .Not as fl...

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi there fellow nomads. Contemplating our first "big trip" I am wondering what vehicle to buy to pull a relatively small 12-14 ft van. My preference is "new vehicle" to take advantage of warranty and no major issues in the first 1-3 years. I have previously looked at the Nissan x...

dave06 · dave06

there's been a fair bit of concern over employment for us nomads or wannabee nomads, I and others have offered up advice, but I was just wasting a bit of time waiting for the next load and came across a website that deals with exactly that sort of employment normally I detest using these url's but some are...

chris23 · chris23

Partner and I have just arrived in Australia from New Zealand. We have been travelling since we sold our house in 2006. We have been housesitting and working in exchange for accommodation and food. If you know anyone needing a housesitter or help with gardening, painting, DIY, etc please let us...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

A close mate of mine who I now have put into the keep a close eye on him category phones a few weeks ago to tell me, or rather ask me did I know anything about caravan brakes.. Ok cut to the chase I agree to have a sqizz at them Well brakes where the least of his problems The wheel bearings were as dry as as as Coobe...

Valderi · Valderi

Well as promised I have put up pictures of my van conversion from humble Toyota Hiace Commuter to full-time Mobile Home. If interested in seeing the photos, please click link below. http://www.fwillustrations.com/index.php?p=1_13 I thought this would only take a couple of months to do, that it...

JanandBob · JanandBob

I have read somewhere that you should travel around Australia clockwise (or anticlockwise, now I can't remember which!) so that you are traveling with the wind and not against the wind. Does anyone know anything about this? And does it really make much of a difference when it comes to how much petro...

hunter · hunter

Hi All, Iam new to this forum and looking for some info, I have brought myself a 17.6ft coromal seka 535 xc offroad poptop nearly 12 months ago just waiting for that day to come, but at present still have a few comitments to see through so we (My wife, son & grandaughter) have just been doing some week...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

My Viscount regency poptop has an unusual trailer hitch it has a normal release type handle but there is also a button type thingo that u have to depress to allow release. The coupling seems fine with the one tow [after buying] are these a common set up and...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I have some workshop manuals on CD for all Jackeroo models 1998 -2002 that I'm happy to give to someone who needs them. My New Kia won't be here till 28th but I was stunned that Kia have all their workshop manuals online in PDF. Also an official Kia tech site where you can ask questions etc.... Wonder why ot...

dave06 · dave06

come on frank, this is not the deal we made, you promised me and the forum that we would have weekly updates on the modification, hate to say it but you are long overdue buddy, rattle your dags and whack an update on for us, or are you too busy enjoying yourself

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Hi everybody, This is a little graphic but please send it on, it could save your child or anyone you know. A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thi...

outandabout · outandabout

www.triple0card.com.au Hi all A friend of mine just told me about this site, it looks like a good idea, and so I thought I would share it here. Both she and her husband have just signed up for this. Apparently when you register with them they record as many emergency contacts as you want, they also recor...

kesue · kesue

I am looking for somewhere around Brisbane north side to park my caravan for three weeks over the christmas period. I am heading off on Jan 27/8 . any help will be appreciated Thanks Keith

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

You would think by the time you've made it to grey nomad status that you have seen it all. But ! Wait there's more, just when you think the world is a safer place Local Government steps upto the plate . The attached illustrates part of the very costly coastal walk program funded jointly by local rat...

waltzing matilda · waltzing matilda

Dave I think you did tell someone how to change the settings so that the newest post appeared at the top. Could you (or anyone else) tell me again please. Ta.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

From the other threads I would be interested if anyone has any old records worth digitally remastering, 78's 45's and 33's. Cylinders, yes but depending on the number of times they have been played is the crucial point if you expect good results. Yes this is completely legal provided the recording is...

Islandnomad · Islandnomad

Returning to Tasmania from Geraldton January 2009 and wondering how to go about finding someone trustworthy to share the trip.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

The Rudd factor is now buying into local government , not before time . But before Mr Rudd hands out millions / billions to Local Government to help Australia hold off the recession he should consider carefully where the money is going . Local government is and always will be a bottomless pit o...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Micky Mouse turned 80 yesterday. Much loved cartoon character and beats the cr*p out of todays cartoon characters.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	intro myslf (Preview) Hello all!, just thought I'd introduce myself to the forum. I've dreamed of becoming a grey nomad since I was twenty years old.Well I'm nearly there now, some 40 years on,just a few years work to go. I've been working on repairing an old caravan (Millard series 80) .Not as fl...	rowdy	8	766	08:11 PM Nov 25, 2008 by waltzing matilda
	Diesal vs petrol (Preview) Hi there fellow nomads. Contemplating our first "big trip" I am wondering what vehicle to buy to pull a relatively small 12-14 ft van. My preference is "new vehicle" to take advantage of warranty and no major issues in the first 1-3 years. I have previously looked at the Nissan x...	Roostertales	20	2252	07:56 PM Nov 25, 2008 by Pam
	interest in employment whilst on the road (Preview) there's been a fair bit of concern over employment for us nomads or wannabee nomads, I and others have offered up advice, but I was just wasting a bit of time waiting for the next load and came across a website that deals with exactly that sort of employment normally I detest using these url's but some are...	dave06	0	658	07:19 PM Nov 25, 2008 by dave06
	Work for accommodation (Preview) Partner and I have just arrived in Australia from New Zealand. We have been travelling since we sold our house in 2006. We have been housesitting and working in exchange for accommodation and food. If you know anyone needing a housesitter or help with gardening, painting, DIY, etc please let us...	chris23	0	500	03:22 PM Nov 25, 2008 by chris23
	Trailer Maintenance, have you checked your bearings and brakes recently? (Preview) A close mate of mine who I now have put into the keep a close eye on him category phones a few weeks ago to tell me, or rather ask me did I know anything about caravan brakes.. Ok cut to the chase I agree to have a sqizz at them Well brakes where the least of his problems The wheel bearings were as dry as as as Coobe...	Basil Faulty	8	984	03:01 PM Nov 25, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Journey is Getting Closer (Preview) Well as promised I have put up pictures of my van conversion from humble Toyota Hiace Commuter to full-time Mobile Home. If interested in seeing the photos, please click link below. http://www.fwillustrations.com/index.php?p=1_13 I thought this would only take a couple of months to do, that it...	Valderi	11	1014	11:44 PM Nov 24, 2008 by Valderi
	Wind Resistance (Preview) I have read somewhere that you should travel around Australia clockwise (or anticlockwise, now I can't remember which!) so that you are traveling with the wind and not against the wind. Does anyone know anything about this? And does it really make much of a difference when it comes to how much petro...	JanandBob	21	1317	06:17 PM Nov 24, 2008 by dave06
	Big 4 v Top Tourist Park (Preview) Hi All, Iam new to this forum and looking for some info, I have brought myself a 17.6ft coromal seka 535 xc offroad poptop nearly 12 months ago just waiting for that day to come, but at present still have a few comitments to see through so we (My wife, son & grandaughter) have just been doing some week...	hunter	7	1374	10:04 AM Nov 24, 2008 by dave06
	here,s the hitch (Preview) My Viscount regency poptop has an unusual trailer hitch it has a normal release type handle but there is also a button type thingo that u have to depress to allow release. The coupling seems fine with the one tow [after buying] are these a common set up and...	drongo & wendy	2	665	11:28 PM Nov 22, 2008 by signwilson
	Jackeroo Workshop manuals (Preview) I have some workshop manuals on CD for all Jackeroo models 1998 -2002 that I'm happy to give to someone who needs them. My New Kia won't be here till 28th but I was stunned that Kia have all their workshop manuals online in PDF. Also an official Kia tech site where you can ask questions etc.... Wonder why ot...	Basil Faulty	1	563	07:56 PM Nov 22, 2008 by dave06
	wheres frank!!!! (Preview) come on frank, this is not the deal we made, you promised me and the forum that we would have weekly updates on the modification, hate to say it but you are long overdue buddy, rattle your dags and whack an update on for us, or are you too busy enjoying yourself	dave06	6	1106	12:30 PM Nov 22, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Timely Warning (Preview) Hi everybody, This is a little graphic but please send it on, it could save your child or anyone you know. A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thi...	Wombat 280	4	844	10:14 AM Nov 22, 2008 by dave06
	Emergency contact and medical information (Preview) www.triple0card.com.au Hi all A friend of mine just told me about this site, it looks like a good idea, and so I thought I would share it here. Both she and her husband have just signed up for this. Apparently when you register with them they record as many emergency contacts as you want, they also recor...	outandabout	2	775	11:11 PM Nov 21, 2008 by outandabout
	Caravan Storage (Preview) I am looking for somewhere around Brisbane north side to park my caravan for three weeks over the christmas period. I am heading off on Jan 27/8 . any help will be appreciated Thanks Keith	kesue	1	905	06:37 PM Nov 21, 2008 by dave06
	NASA Sends Space Cadets to Local Government (Preview) You would think by the time you've made it to grey nomad status that you have seen it all. But ! Wait there's more, just when you think the world is a safer place Local Government steps upto the plate . The attached illustrates part of the very costly coastal walk program funded jointly by local rat...	Wombat 280	3	634	10:13 AM Nov 21, 2008 by dave06
	Organizing posts newest first (Preview) Dave I think you did tell someone how to change the settings so that the newest post appeared at the top. Could you (or anyone else) tell me again please. Ta.	waltzing matilda	3	745	09:41 AM Nov 21, 2008 by waltzing matilda
	Old Records....hint hint... (Preview) From the other threads I would be interested if anyone has any old records worth digitally remastering, 78's 45's and 33's. Cylinders, yes but depending on the number of times they have been played is the crucial point if you expect good results. Yes this is completely legal provided the recording is...	Basil Faulty	2	612	08:38 AM Nov 21, 2008 by drongo & wendy
	Wanted - Travel companion (Preview) Returning to Tasmania from Geraldton January 2009 and wondering how to go about finding someone trustworthy to share the trip.	Islandnomad	2	799	01:46 AM Nov 21, 2008 by Mike47
	Slow boat from China (Preview) The Rudd factor is now buying into local government , not before time . But before Mr Rudd hands out millions / billions to Local Government to help Australia hold off the recession he should consider carefully where the money is going . Local government is and always will be a bottomless pit o...	Wombat 280	6	1085	10:31 PM Nov 20, 2008 by Wombat 280
	Belated Happy Birthday (Preview) Micky Mouse turned 80 yesterday. Much loved cartoon character and beats the cr*p out of todays cartoon characters.	Gary and Kerry	6	1300	07:30 PM Nov 20, 2008 by Gary and Kerry
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