The Grey Nomads - General

tonyd · tonyd

Greetings. First post. I have recently upgraded from an old Jayco Dove to a brand spanking new Flamingo. On the old van I used substantial weight distribution bars (only because the bloke I bought it off said I needed to). They were a PITA to put on/take off, and I was never happy with that much steel unde...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

I have a 23' Adria,weight 2000kg am running 4 X Firestone CV4000 185R14 what pressure should I be running for bitumen roads? My tow vehicle is a Hyundai terracan fitted with 16" Cooper ST's what should pressure be when towing? Thanks

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Will I live to see 80? I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you think I'll live to be 80?' He asked , 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink be...

jokirt · jokirt

Folks I noticed that the Australian Campertrailer group have a page just for stolen camper trailers. I little worrying since I hope to buy a trailer and put something like an Oztent RV1 on top. What can be used to deter thieves? I think you can get wheel locks. Does anyone know where to buy them? Jo...

dave06 · dave06

this was sent to me by a lovely lady, whom shall remain nameless, you know who you are, Bureau of meteorology, It was april and the aboriginals in a remote part of northern australia asked their new elder if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild. since he was an elder in a modern community he was ne...

dave06 · dave06

what is the reason for the water at rosebary in tasmania to be of such low quality as to be not fit for human consumption, we were there in 2002 I think, and found it astonishing that there was so much beatifull and bountifull water and yet one could not drink a drop, we could not get an answer, hoping to have...

Marilyn Porter · Marilyn Porter

During the school holidays Sun 28/9 - Fri 10/9 I join a group of travellers on safari around NSW raising money for charity - this year the RFDS. We camp out, can buy meals in advance, have hoards of fun. Itinerary is Coonamble, Cobar, Ivanhoe, Silverton, Milparinka, Wanaaring, Willie station, Coonam...

dave06 · dave06

I have a bit of a concern that perplexes me, whilst filling my car with fuel (that in itself is a perplexing pastime) I noticed with more than a passing interest a caravan that had to be 25-28 feet long if it was an inch, he too was filling his car, an ea falcon, he had the obligatory two 9 kg gas bottles, also...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Hi Mike, Thanks for the post. Yes, grey nomad stickers for vehicles and the like is something that has been on our minds. We are currently getting a logo and 'a look' worked out and hope to have something produced before too long. We'll keep you posted. Apologies to everybody for neglecting the site fo...

RobCol · RobCol

Hope all Dads out there had a nice day; how did you spend it? Out of interest how do you all rate the day itself (and Mothers Day), shouldn't every day we be appreciated as parents without a designated day?? It appears that the retail industry certainly "flog" it, i.e. how much to spend??? W...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Tomorrow morning we are off for a trip from Perth to Kalbarrie, Can't wait to get on the road, unfortunately it is only a 2 - 3 week trip this time around but we will enjoy it anyhow. When we are away from home we don't have any internet access so will catch up with all the news when we return. Best Re...

kiwi2 · kiwi2

Hi we are new members and have read alot about picking fruit and veg in the great book, The grey Nomads. We have been on the road and doing the harvest trail in NZ for the past four years, we now are heading to Australia (to be with our family) and want to continue. We have always worked in the packhouse, wher...

waltzing matilda · waltzing matilda

Just joined the grey nomads. May even stop dyeing the hair. Looking forward to meeting some of you in cyberspace or even on the road. I'm a solo traveller heading off From Victoria to the Flinders Ranges in October. Would welcome any suggestions of places to see and stay.

dave06 · dave06

the dragon and I were sitting at a coffee shop at our local shopping centre when we observed a middle aged lady walking up the carpark row, turned and took a picture, she walked to the entrance and turned and took another picture, turned 90deg. and took another one, another 45deg and yep another, I said t...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, A short while ago I had a professional caravan repairer fit two new Tail Lights to my 1986 Jayco Songbird, had a pro do the job as the old ones were well and truly corroded and I wanted to make sure all was done right. I noticed he used about 3/4 inch self drilling screws to secure the backing plate...

Why are you a member here??? · Basil Faulty

Ok good question.... I am here simply because I like free stuff. I don't enjoy the fora where things are run by vested interests and the moderator jumps down your throat because he/she does not want you telling the truth about a product that may be deleterious on the advertisng $$ that they chase. I find...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Glad I found this site it has very interesting and diverse people with a great deal of knowledge and differing points of view . Just great I am concerned at the number of van/ camping parks on the Mid North Coast of NSW that have closed or in the process of closing to make way for highrise development of for...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

I grew up having a roast every sunday and continue to do so today. Our van doesn't have an oven and I was a little concerned how I was going to keep the tradition going. Found this little beauty at Cash convertors for only $20, its a small 600W rotisorie, so far have cooked a small chook-35minutes and a smal...

chezgo · chezgo

I was just getting my daily fix of the nomads website and thought about back when i was a city dweller (many years ago) when going from one side of the city to get something on the other side was such a long way to go. How things change when you have spent time on the open road. Only 4 more weeks and we are off to t...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Any Nomads in here going to the National Meet @ Peak Hill NSW ? Organised by the Aust Camper Trailers Group http://www.campertrailers.org A Bush camp in the showgrounds: official dates Monday 29th Sept--Fri 3rd October. Arrivals can begin noon 26th Sept & last depature 10am Sun 5th. I'm tryin...

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	Jayco Flamingo (Preview) Greetings. First post. I have recently upgraded from an old Jayco Dove to a brand spanking new Flamingo. On the old van I used substantial weight distribution bars (only because the bloke I bought it off said I needed to). They were a PITA to put on/take off, and I was never happy with that much steel unde...	tonyd	3	2977	08:11 AM Sep 15, 2008 by Cupie
	Tyre Pressures (Preview) I have a 23' Adria,weight 2000kg am running 4 X Firestone CV4000 185R14 what pressure should I be running for bitumen roads? My tow vehicle is a Hyundai terracan fitted with 16" Cooper ST's what should pressure be when towing? Thanks	Gary and Kerry	14	4707	09:09 PM Sep 14, 2008 by twobob
	My recent Doctor's prognosis (Preview) Will I live to see 80? I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you think I'll live to be 80?' He asked , 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink be...	Basil Faulty	3	809	08:33 PM Sep 14, 2008 by twobob
	Stolen camper trailers (Preview) Folks I noticed that the Australian Campertrailer group have a page just for stolen camper trailers. I little worrying since I hope to buy a trailer and put something like an Oztent RV1 on top. What can be used to deter thieves? I think you can get wheel locks. Does anyone know where to buy them? Jo...	jokirt	10	1944	08:17 AM Sep 13, 2008 by jokirt
	O.K. got a joke for you (Preview) this was sent to me by a lovely lady, whom shall remain nameless, you know who you are, Bureau of meteorology, It was april and the aboriginals in a remote part of northern australia asked their new elder if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild. since he was an elder in a modern community he was ne...	dave06	16	1248	05:13 PM Sep 12, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	can anyone enlighten me (Preview) what is the reason for the water at rosebary in tasmania to be of such low quality as to be not fit for human consumption, we were there in 2002 I think, and found it astonishing that there was so much beatifull and bountifull water and yet one could not drink a drop, we could not get an answer, hoping to have...	dave06	12	1193	04:50 PM Sep 10, 2008 by Gary and Kerry
	What are you doing during the NSW Sept/Oct school holidays? (Preview) During the school holidays Sun 28/9 - Fri 10/9 I join a group of travellers on safari around NSW raising money for charity - this year the RFDS. We camp out, can buy meals in advance, have hoards of fun. Itinerary is Coonamble, Cobar, Ivanhoe, Silverton, Milparinka, Wanaaring, Willie station, Coonam...	Marilyn Porter	6	850	06:44 AM Sep 10, 2008 by Marilyn Porter
	watch your drawbar weight (Preview) I have a bit of a concern that perplexes me, whilst filling my car with fuel (that in itself is a perplexing pastime) I noticed with more than a passing interest a caravan that had to be 25-28 feet long if it was an inch, he too was filling his car, an ea falcon, he had the obligatory two 9 kg gas bottles, also...	dave06	6	1924	10:48 PM Sep 9, 2008 by signwilson
	Stickers (Preview) Hi Mike, Thanks for the post. Yes, grey nomad stickers for vehicles and the like is something that has been on our minds. We are currently getting a logo and 'a look' worked out and hope to have something produced before too long. We'll keep you posted. Apologies to everybody for neglecting the site fo...	Gary and Kerry	19	2943	09:42 PM Sep 9, 2008 by twobob
	Fathers Day (Preview) Hope all Dads out there had a nice day; how did you spend it? Out of interest how do you all rate the day itself (and Mothers Day), shouldn't every day we be appreciated as parents without a designated day?? It appears that the retail industry certainly "flog" it, i.e. how much to spend??? W...	RobCol	10	989	08:57 PM Sep 9, 2008 by dave06
	Ready to Take Off (Preview) G'day all, Tomorrow morning we are off for a trip from Perth to Kalbarrie, Can't wait to get on the road, unfortunately it is only a 2 - 3 week trip this time around but we will enjoy it anyhow. When we are away from home we don't have any internet access so will catch up with all the news when we return. Best Re...	JRH	2	669	04:09 PM Sep 9, 2008 by Valderi
	What happens after the Picking? (Preview) Hi we are new members and have read alot about picking fruit and veg in the great book, The grey Nomads. We have been on the road and doing the harvest trail in NZ for the past four years, we now are heading to Australia (to be with our family) and want to continue. We have always worked in the packhouse, wher...	kiwi2	6	1462	11:02 AM Sep 9, 2008 by dave06
	Saying HI (Preview) Just joined the grey nomads. May even stop dyeing the hair. Looking forward to meeting some of you in cyberspace or even on the road. I'm a solo traveller heading off From Victoria to the Flinders Ranges in October. Would welcome any suggestions of places to see and stay.	waltzing matilda	17	1147	09:12 PM Sep 8, 2008 by twobob
	a new use for the camera (Preview) the dragon and I were sitting at a coffee shop at our local shopping centre when we observed a middle aged lady walking up the carpark row, turned and took a picture, she walked to the entrance and turned and took another picture, turned 90deg. and took another one, another 45deg and yep another, I said t...	dave06	3	867	01:11 PM Sep 8, 2008 by Wombat 280
	Fitting New Tail Lights (Preview) G'day all, A short while ago I had a professional caravan repairer fit two new Tail Lights to my 1986 Jayco Songbird, had a pro do the job as the old ones were well and truly corroded and I wanted to make sure all was done right. I noticed he used about 3/4 inch self drilling screws to secure the backing plate...	JRH	7	1182	01:06 PM Sep 8, 2008 by Wombat 280
	Why are you a member here??? (Preview) Ok good question.... I am here simply because I like free stuff. I don't enjoy the fora where things are run by vested interests and the moderator jumps down your throat because he/she does not want you telling the truth about a product that may be deleterious on the advertisng $$ that they chase. I find...	Basil Faulty	6	1063	10:27 AM Sep 8, 2008 by Roostertales
	Loss of Sites (Preview) Glad I found this site it has very interesting and diverse people with a great deal of knowledge and differing points of view . Just great I am concerned at the number of van/ camping parks on the Mid North Coast of NSW that have closed or in the process of closing to make way for highrise development of for...	Wombat 280	10	1177	07:31 PM Sep 7, 2008 by dave06
	Sunday roast on the road (Preview) I grew up having a roast every sunday and continue to do so today. Our van doesn't have an oven and I was a little concerned how I was going to keep the tradition going. Found this little beauty at Cash convertors for only $20, its a small 600W rotisorie, so far have cooked a small chook-35minutes and a smal...	Gary and Kerry	9	1143	05:58 PM Sep 7, 2008 by Gary and Kerry
	Counting the miles or not! (Preview) I was just getting my daily fix of the nomads website and thought about back when i was a city dweller (many years ago) when going from one side of the city to get something on the other side was such a long way to go. How things change when you have spent time on the open road. Only 4 more weeks and we are off to t...	chezgo	18	1155	05:11 PM Sep 7, 2008 by JRH
	National Meet 2008 (Preview) Any Nomads in here going to the National Meet @ Peak Hill NSW ? Organised by the Aust Camper Trailers Group http://www.campertrailers.org A Bush camp in the showgrounds: official dates Monday 29th Sept--Fri 3rd October. Arrivals can begin noon 26th Sept & last depature 10am Sun 5th. I'm tryin...	Ole Grizzly	2	709	12:08 PM Sep 7, 2008 by dave06
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