The Grey Nomads - General

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I figure if all you guys chipped in....... http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/info/FPE/index.htm Ah well it's the thought that counts, maybe the birthday ferry will bring an Ultralight instead....

lynnenbarry · lynnenbarry

Seeing that Basil is getting into the ultra lights - it reminded me of something I have been meaning to ask. We have decided that once we start the big trek, the one added thing we would like is a kayak. Not knowing anything about them or where the best places to access them any advise would be much apprecia...

redtails · redtails

There must be some grey nomads lookin to put an anchor down for a longer while....even get outa the van into an airconditioned kitchen! if you can check a sheep trough, and do the odd chore you would find the place real interesting....you can be ceo of the place once in a while.....We are a way from the oc...

Bubs · Bubs

Rather than repeat myself, take a sneaky peek at the solo forum and read my post there! Catch up with you next week! Cheers!

Anne & Geoff · Anne & Geoff

My partner and I will become Grey nomads in the next 2 years and so some serious planning and preparation is underway. We have decided that the way to go is with a fifth wheeler and are looking at appropriate vehicles. We are seeking advice from anyone out there on the type of vehicle we should look at,...

Bubs · Bubs

Hi all! Yeah I'm back from the test run and my facing is aching from smiling so much. What a fantastic drive. Reminded me of state highway 1 back home!! There you have to DRIVE! Magic place. The Twelve Apostles (still free) and staying at Red Johanna camp. Fortunately we weren't told until the next nig...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Dick Smith's has the Garman 310 on sale at $278 a saving of $200. This seems a pretty good buy, does anyone have one and if so, what are your thoughts on them. I have a LG LN800 at the moment that am happy with but it does not allow me to enter lat/long co-ordinates, some of the campng spots in the bible only gi...

jimbo · jimbo

may I ask if any of the members are useing Skype or Pal talk.....If so....What do you think of it ?

Pajeropaul · Pajeropaul

To all thought pop in leave a message to say hi to all in group as am new and looking forward to chatting and that with all cheers

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Does anyone know who may be a supplier of a low cost 12 volt motion detector to set off a security light system in an annex. I think I need a combined device that detects both heat and movement to avoid those false alarms when it's only the annex moving in the wind. Most of what I can find so far are 240...

Dragonfly · Dragonfly

This might seem like a silly question, but to a newbie who is just starting to plan ahead for our nomad adventure, how do you cope with laundry duty when you are on long trips? Especially if you are trying to stay bush, or in National Parks as much as possible? Thanks for a great site, I will be making the mos...

tonyd · tonyd

Hi all, I'm dipping my toe into 4WDriving to access some of the more remote parts of our great land and have been pondering the need/lack of need to get an offroad camper trailer. CTs are surprisingly expensive. Is there any great advantage of a CT against a good tent? After all, I don't have to tow a tent...

Dragonfly · Dragonfly

Yes folks, we have finally made "The Decision" and actually have a time frame to execute it. We are aiming to be full time members of the grey nomad group in 18months (give or take). Yep, it scares the hell out of me, but I can't wait. Unfortunately we won't have the ability to live off our savi...

Bridgee · Bridgee

We're about to purchase a 2005 Ford Territory Automatic V6 to tow a Jayco 21ft solid van. The towing capacity is 2300kg and the van is around 2000kg tare weight. We've been assured it will be adequate for towing the van but some on-line automotive reviews claim that Ford Territories aren't the most e...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

http://www.freewifi.com.au/listing_mcdonalds_summary.php

mikeody · mikeody

Hello All, Have had good news re deep cycle batteries - have managed to get a couple of Hawker SBS C11 92A/H's from someone who knows someone at a very very knockdown price. However, then I did some research about charging from a 240V source - silly me, I thought my old car battery charger would be fine - no...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

This post is really aimed at those out there who are driving Patrols or Toyota's that are about to run out or have just run out of warranty. "What sought of mech problems have you had since you first took it home . Problems that has meant off road time or expensive fixes to things like suspension...

chezgo · chezgo

Well I havn't had much input lately mainly because I havn't been anywhere but next week Im catching the xpt to berry my first time on it in 9 years it will at least be a bit different to the usual hume Freeway scenery. I have to get my chef hat back on and give my daughter a hand in the motel she is managing but ev...

mikeody · mikeody

Hello All, Our next topic for the 'new' van is 12V electrics. Help please. We spend the vast majority of our time in caravan parks so 240V is the norm however very infrequently we spend a night in the bush. We have a Waeco 60L freezer for frozen foods etc as the freezer compartment of our van frig is miniscu...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Have you tried it,? Got the bus delivered to Sapphire, going up the Castlereagh hwy I hit a few bad spots in the hwy, and she started to pitch very bad, to the point that air was tween my bum and the seat, had to back off real quick, engineer mate of mine suggeated a spring reset, ----any comments, all the gea...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Uh Oh another birthday is coming up...... (Preview) I figure if all you guys chipped in....... http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/info/FPE/index.htm Ah well it's the thought that counts, maybe the birthday ferry will bring an Ultralight instead....	Basil Faulty	8	1068	10:57 AM Jan 13, 2009 by dave06
	Kayaks (Preview) Seeing that Basil is getting into the ultra lights - it reminded me of something I have been meaning to ask. We have decided that once we start the big trek, the one added thing we would like is a kayak. Not knowing anything about them or where the best places to access them any advise would be much apprecia...	lynnenbarry	19	1723	11:27 PM Jan 12, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	Put your feet up... if you can stand the heat! (Preview) There must be some grey nomads lookin to put an anchor down for a longer while....even get outa the van into an airconditioned kitchen! if you can check a sheep trough, and do the odd chore you would find the place real interesting....you can be ceo of the place once in a while.....We are a way from the oc...	redtails	6	808	12:02 PM Jan 12, 2009 by dave06
	It's Bub's turn .... I'm off! (Preview) Rather than repeat myself, take a sneaky peek at the solo forum and read my post there! Catch up with you next week! Cheers!	Bubs	2	714	10:52 AM Jan 12, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Choosing a Vehicle (Preview) My partner and I will become Grey nomads in the next 2 years and so some serious planning and preparation is underway. We have decided that the way to go is with a fifth wheeler and are looking at appropriate vehicles. We are seeking advice from anyone out there on the type of vehicle we should look at,...	Anne & Geoff	5	898	08:56 PM Jan 11, 2009 by Smokeydk
	The First trip! (Preview) Hi all! Yeah I'm back from the test run and my facing is aching from smiling so much. What a fantastic drive. Reminded me of state highway 1 back home!! There you have to DRIVE! Magic place. The Twelve Apostles (still free) and staying at Red Johanna camp. Fortunately we weren't told until the next nig...	Bubs	6	1040	10:44 PM Jan 10, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	Garmin 310 GPS (Preview) Dick Smith's has the Garman 310 on sale at $278 a saving of $200. This seems a pretty good buy, does anyone have one and if so, what are your thoughts on them. I have a LG LN800 at the moment that am happy with but it does not allow me to enter lat/long co-ordinates, some of the campng spots in the bible only gi...	Gary and Kerry	2	719	07:12 PM Jan 10, 2009 by lynnenbarry
	Skype or Paltalk ( 1 2 ) (Preview) may I ask if any of the members are useing Skype or Pal talk.....If so....What do you think of it ?	jimbo	41	3018	03:50 PM Jan 10, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	Newie (Preview) To all thought pop in leave a message to say hi to all in group as am new and looking forward to chatting and that with all cheers	Pajeropaul	12	857	10:39 AM Jan 10, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	DYI Security Lights (Preview) Does anyone know who may be a supplier of a low cost 12 volt motion detector to set off a security light system in an annex. I think I need a combined device that detects both heat and movement to avoid those false alarms when it's only the annex moving in the wind. Most of what I can find so far are 240...	Wombat 280	9	1746	11:09 PM Jan 9, 2009 by redtails
	Clean clothes on a long trip? (Preview) This might seem like a silly question, but to a newbie who is just starting to plan ahead for our nomad adventure, how do you cope with laundry duty when you are on long trips? Especially if you are trying to stay bush, or in National Parks as much as possible? Thanks for a great site, I will be making the mos...	Dragonfly	10	1250	08:51 PM Jan 9, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Camper Trailer v Tent (Preview) Hi all, I'm dipping my toe into 4WDriving to access some of the more remote parts of our great land and have been pondering the need/lack of need to get an offroad camper trailer. CTs are surprisingly expensive. Is there any great advantage of a CT against a good tent? After all, I don't have to tow a tent...	tonyd	19	1977	08:07 PM Jan 9, 2009 by lynnenbarry
	Decision Made (Preview) Yes folks, we have finally made "The Decision" and actually have a time frame to execute it. We are aiming to be full time members of the grey nomad group in 18months (give or take). Yep, it scares the hell out of me, but I can't wait. Unfortunately we won't have the ability to live off our savi...	Dragonfly	18	1155	01:18 PM Jan 9, 2009 by Bubs
	Ford Territory for Towing (Preview) We're about to purchase a 2005 Ford Territory Automatic V6 to tow a Jayco 21ft solid van. The towing capacity is 2300kg and the van is around 2000kg tare weight. We've been assured it will be adequate for towing the van but some on-line automotive reviews claim that Ford Territories aren't the most e...	Bridgee	20	14162	11:42 AM Jan 9, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	McDonalds offering free wirless connection (Preview) http://www.freewifi.com.au/listing_mcdonalds_summary.php	Gary and Kerry	9	1177	11:13 AM Jan 9, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Batteries - Good news and bad news (Preview) Hello All, Have had good news re deep cycle batteries - have managed to get a couple of Hawker SBS C11 92A/H's from someone who knows someone at a very very knockdown price. However, then I did some research about charging from a 240V source - silly me, I thought my old car battery charger would be fine - no...	mikeody	9	2040	08:52 PM Jan 8, 2009 by mikeody
	Techo Questions For Patrol and Toyota Owners (Preview) This post is really aimed at those out there who are driving Patrols or Toyota's that are about to run out or have just run out of warranty. "What sought of mech problems have you had since you first took it home . Problems that has meant off road time or expensive fixes to things like suspension...	Wombat 280	6	796	08:32 PM Jan 7, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Im off on the xpt (Preview) Well I havn't had much input lately mainly because I havn't been anywhere but next week Im catching the xpt to berry my first time on it in 9 years it will at least be a bit different to the usual hume Freeway scenery. I have to get my chef hat back on and give my daughter a hand in the motel she is managing but ev...	chezgo	14	1149	05:03 PM Jan 7, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	12V Electrics (Preview) Hello All, Our next topic for the 'new' van is 12V electrics. Help please. We spend the vast majority of our time in caravan parks so 240V is the norm however very infrequently we spend a night in the bush. We have a Waeco 60L freezer for frozen foods etc as the freezer compartment of our van frig is miniscu...	mikeody	22	1616	07:33 PM Jan 6, 2009 by mikeody
	cherry picking people (Preview) Have you tried it,? Got the bus delivered to Sapphire, going up the Castlereagh hwy I hit a few bad spots in the hwy, and she started to pitch very bad, to the point that air was tween my bum and the seat, had to back off real quick, engineer mate of mine suggeated a spring reset, ----any comments, all the gea...	mike and Judy	1	931	09:34 AM Jan 6, 2009 by dave06
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