The Grey Nomads - General

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Festive season over, back to the drudgery of work..................bugger. 24 working days left before we hit the road for 5 months.

suenami · suenami

Hi everyone, I've missed you! I settled the sale of my home last Wed 17th and picked up my new Avan Ovation the same afternoon. In my next door neighbour's property for the school hols whilst I learn the ropes of this thing. Have just connected. And it's wonderful! Feels just like home. Which of course...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just returned from South West Rocks (Mid North Coast NSW) Stayed at a the Top Tourist Park on Gordon Young Drive a great spot ,well laid out and maintained, close to everything that one needs and a few that I could have done without . Had ten days without the need to be overly security minded had the...

ibbo · ibbo

Merging lane changes are going into place for the xmas holiday season,26/27/28.December.Traffic will be very slow on those days.RTA have put temporary toilets and non drinking water containers at all pull over places.In a nut shell the Hwy north of Karuah will merge into one lane until Buladelah....

dave06 · dave06

well thats that over for another year, thank god, now we can start to get the household back in to some sort of normallity (whatever that is) I hope you all had a great and safe xmas, we dont want to lose any gn's at this or any other stage, I must take this oppurtunity to make a correction, in one of my earlier...

Captain · Captain

Can anyone beat this? Brand new van, parked outside my home at 1630, last seen by me at 2200, gone next morning by 0830. Fortunately, it was located about 200 metres from home, with draw bar/tow hitch lock still in place. Attempted theft or prank - who knows? Naturally, I wanted better security so...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Mate has 2005 STD Nissan Patrol that has covered 80000 hard surface km's and is having suspension problems . Taken it to a couple of suspension mods and they are quoting anything from an arm and leg to a first born child to replace the coil suspension and shockies . Anyone out there having same prob...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Mate has 2005 STD Nissan Patrol that has covered 80000 hard surface km's and is having suspension problems . Taken it to a couple of suspension mods and they are quoting anything from an arm and leg to a first born child to replace the coil suspension and shockies . Anyone out there having same prob...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Can anyone recommend the best place to stay at Phillip Island? Haven't been able to find any free camps, any there?

ibbo · ibbo

Read a saying on the back of a 33 record"The intimate Jim Reeves"circa 1960.It was."As mellow as an old mans memory".Pretty true I think.Cheers Ibbo.

BeeDee · BeeDee

Hi Everyone As 'First Timers' to this Forum we would like to introduce ourselves - Bruce and Diane. Bruce has been involved in the Coach industry for 40 years while Diane's expertise lies in the field of administration & computers. Apart from travel, our interests are woodwork, cars, golf, f...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Can anyone recommend the best place to stay at Phillip Island? Haven't been able to find any free camps, any there?

clazandaza · clazandaza

Will be in Adelaide in the second week of March 2009. Me and the child bride are flying from there to Perth to see the granddaughter and some of Western Australia for about two weeks. Does anybody know of a storage centre, caravan park, abandoned prison or paddock where we could leave our car and van (...

ibbo · ibbo

Hello.may we wish each and every Grey Nomad and companion pet a lovely and Happy Christmas.Since joining this forum I have learnt a great deal about 'doing it'.....i.e starting to hit the road and smell the flowers,see the sunsets and sunrises.Cheers ibbo.

cito · cito

Have just returned from a shakedown trip with the c/t on the Western Explorer road in Tassie. The road goes from Zeehan to near Smithton through the Tarkine forest on the once wild west coast. The area was hit by fire last summer (07/08) and this was my first trip there. Much of the area has been totall...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

whats your scariest moment Had driven to the top of the hairpins on Mt lomond, feb 06, and was taking pics from the lookout, have a look at the rock thats on the road, would have flattened a car, guess I have a few miles left in me yet,

retirees · retirees

Any ideas on free camping within 30mins of Tamworth?? Caravan parks are booked out way in advance.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

The essential accessory for the lateral thinker a replacement for that church key you have carried on your key ring since your national service days, for those times when the twist tops are biting in and your wrist just isn't up to it anymore They come in pairs so left or right foot action is availab...

Ashely · Ashely

Hello everyone. I have been on the road and had like a few adventures but I'm in Hervy Bay for Chrissy. All you guyz look good,hope you have a fabulous Chrissy and Santa gives you what you wantI bought a van and like it's fantastic & petrol is getting cheaper too. My leave will be up soon & I will h...

Loz · Loz

Hi Everyone, i am a new member and I am looking at buying a second-hand caravan. I think my budget would be somewhere between $4000 and $10000. At this stage we wouldnt be going off the beaten track. Also we dont need a very big caravan. Something to fit three adults at most and two small dogs. I am...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Back to work (Preview) Festive season over, back to the drudgery of work..................bugger. 24 working days left before we hit the road for 5 months.	Gary and Kerry	6	786	10:33 AM Dec 31, 2008 by Wombat 280
	Finally. At last. I've done it! (Preview) Hi everyone, I've missed you! I settled the sale of my home last Wed 17th and picked up my new Avan Ovation the same afternoon. In my next door neighbour's property for the school hols whilst I learn the ropes of this thing. Have just connected. And it's wonderful! Feels just like home. Which of course...	suenami	12	1287	07:41 PM Dec 30, 2008 by suenami
	Nice Place BUT! (Preview) Just returned from South West Rocks (Mid North Coast NSW) Stayed at a the Top Tourist Park on Gordon Young Drive a great spot ,well laid out and maintained, close to everything that one needs and a few that I could have done without . Had ten days without the need to be overly security minded had the...	Wombat 280	6	1058	08:56 AM Dec 30, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Paciffic Hwy from Karuah to Buladelah. (Preview) Merging lane changes are going into place for the xmas holiday season,26/27/28.December.Traffic will be very slow on those days.RTA have put temporary toilets and non drinking water containers at all pull over places.In a nut shell the Hwy north of Karuah will merge into one lane until Buladelah....	ibbo	5	725	07:12 PM Dec 29, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	hope you all had a good one (Preview) well thats that over for another year, thank god, now we can start to get the household back in to some sort of normallity (whatever that is) I hope you all had a great and safe xmas, we dont want to lose any gn's at this or any other stage, I must take this oppurtunity to make a correction, in one of my earlier...	dave06	8	922	07:06 PM Dec 29, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Van Security (Preview) Can anyone beat this? Brand new van, parked outside my home at 1630, last seen by me at 2200, gone next morning by 0830. Fortunately, it was located about 200 metres from home, with draw bar/tow hitch lock still in place. Attempted theft or prank - who knows? Naturally, I wanted better security so...	Captain	5	898	03:07 PM Dec 29, 2008 by Cupie
	Questions Without Notice (Preview) Mate has 2005 STD Nissan Patrol that has covered 80000 hard surface km's and is having suspension problems . Taken it to a couple of suspension mods and they are quoting anything from an arm and leg to a first born child to replace the coil suspension and shockies . Anyone out there having same prob...	Wombat 280	1	795	03:03 PM Dec 29, 2008 by Cupie
	Questions Without Notice (Preview) Mate has 2005 STD Nissan Patrol that has covered 80000 hard surface km's and is having suspension problems . Taken it to a couple of suspension mods and they are quoting anything from an arm and leg to a first born child to replace the coil suspension and shockies . Anyone out there having same prob...	Wombat 280	0	553	12:07 PM Dec 29, 2008 by Wombat 280
	Phillip Island (Preview) Can anyone recommend the best place to stay at Phillip Island? Haven't been able to find any free camps, any there?	Gary and Kerry	4	643	09:38 PM Dec 28, 2008 by Gary and Kerry
	Quaint sayings you have read or heard. (Preview) Read a saying on the back of a 33 record"The intimate Jim Reeves"circa 1960.It was."As mellow as an old mans memory".Pretty true I think.Cheers Ibbo.	ibbo	1	946	07:39 PM Dec 28, 2008 by BeeDee
	First Timers (Preview) Hi Everyone As 'First Timers' to this Forum we would like to introduce ourselves - Bruce and Diane. Bruce has been involved in the Coach industry for 40 years while Diane's expertise lies in the field of administration & computers. Apart from travel, our interests are woodwork, cars, golf, f...	BeeDee	0	635	07:12 PM Dec 28, 2008 by BeeDee
	Phillip Island (Preview) Can anyone recommend the best place to stay at Phillip Island? Haven't been able to find any free camps, any there?	Gary and Kerry	0	502	12:06 PM Dec 27, 2008 by Gary and Kerry
	SECURE STORAGE (Preview) Will be in Adelaide in the second week of March 2009. Me and the child bride are flying from there to Perth to see the granddaughter and some of Western Australia for about two weeks. Does anybody know of a storage centre, caravan park, abandoned prison or paddock where we could leave our car and van (...	clazandaza	8	1127	06:10 PM Dec 25, 2008 by clazandaza
	Christmas Eve. (Preview) Hello.may we wish each and every Grey Nomad and companion pet a lovely and Happy Christmas.Since joining this forum I have learnt a great deal about 'doing it'.....i.e starting to hit the road and smell the flowers,see the sunsets and sunrises.Cheers ibbo.	ibbo	2	763	12:11 PM Dec 25, 2008 by JRH
	MAGIC PLACES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN! (Preview) Have just returned from a shakedown trip with the c/t on the Western Explorer road in Tassie. The road goes from Zeehan to near Smithton through the Tarkine forest on the once wild west coast. The area was hit by fire last summer (07/08) and this was my first trip there. Much of the area has been totall...	cito	4	829	11:33 AM Dec 24, 2008 by dave06
	Warning , Danger, Danger (Preview) whats your scariest moment Had driven to the top of the hairpins on Mt lomond, feb 06, and was taking pics from the lookout, have a look at the rock thats on the road, would have flattened a car, guess I have a few miles left in me yet,	mike and Judy	12	1034	09:06 PM Dec 23, 2008 by dave06
	Tamworth Country Music (Preview) Any ideas on free camping within 30mins of Tamworth?? Caravan parks are booked out way in advance.	retirees	13	1301	06:36 PM Dec 23, 2008 by Kantiki
	For the male or female who has it all (Preview) The essential accessory for the lateral thinker a replacement for that church key you have carried on your key ring since your national service days, for those times when the twist tops are biting in and your wrist just isn't up to it anymore They come in pairs so left or right foot action is availab...	Wombat 280	4	768	02:59 PM Dec 23, 2008 by dave06
	Hi people (Preview) Hello everyone. I have been on the road and had like a few adventures but I'm in Hervy Bay for Chrissy. All you guyz look good,hope you have a fabulous Chrissy and Santa gives you what you wantI bought a van and like it's fantastic & petrol is getting cheaper too. My leave will be up soon & I will h...	Ashely	2	611	02:51 PM Dec 23, 2008 by Bridgee
	First Caravan (Preview) Hi Everyone, i am a new member and I am looking at buying a second-hand caravan. I think my budget would be somewhere between $4000 and $10000. At this stage we wouldnt be going off the beaten track. Also we dont need a very big caravan. Something to fit three adults at most and two small dogs. I am...	Loz	4	835	08:23 AM Dec 23, 2008 by twobob
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