The Grey Nomads - General

scratchy · scratchy

We have a small van and a 4wd and would like to free camp especially in national parks. We have a gas/elect fridge of course and 240/12vlt lighting with no battery. Which is the best way to set up a battery in the van to power one or two lights and how long will it last? (We would be looking at a couple of nights...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Hello everyone, first up would like to congratulate the webmaster and all you grey nomads for an absolute wealth of information. We are seriously considering hitting the road within the next 12 months,I am 53 and Kerry is 50.The question we are asking ourselves is, can we really afford to do it.We wi...

frizzle · frizzle

calder caravan park mildura victoria We were extremelly disgusted with this parkWe stayed in two bedroom delux cabin (not cheap)It was absolutally filthy and the people who run this park would have to be the rudest people i have ever met in my life.I could not believe that the racv have rated this park...

Andy · Andy

Hi everybody, My wife and our three kids are heading north to the Kimberlies in July and August this year. To help pay for the petrol we will be renting out our fully furnished 3 bedroom home for this period. we would be seeking mature, responsible types as this is our home and the first time we have ever...

losso · losso

Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with LED lighting as could be used in a caravan? They are very efficient, but somehow I have a feeling that they may lack sufficient output.

New Member · JRH

G'day all, Thought I would make myself known even though I have replied to one topic. My name is John, my better half Irona, we have a 1993 EB Falcon wagon and a 1986 Jayco poptop, have done half the country so far, Perth/Adelaide/Darwin and back down WA coast. Hope to do a full circle in the not too distant...

freeatlast · freeatlast

Hi Guys, I am in the market to buy a fifth Wheeler Combo. I am in brisbane. price up to 110k. Email is admin@qldpc.com Regards Paul

kiasen · kiasen

Hi all, this is my first post on this Forum. Can anyone advise me on the distance between petrol stations after we leave Katherine (NT) and head for WA. We will keeping to the main roads and towing an 18ft van. Hope you can help me with this. Regards Mike -- Edited by kiasen at 16:45, 2008-...

scratchy · scratchy

My wife and I have only been travelling for a couple of months and I am becoming bored. We have enough cash to get by on for a while but I still like the idea of a little bit coming in. I like the idea of being a travelling salesman. It seems logical. Travelling from place to place selling something or taking o...

carole and john · carole and john

Hi Everybody I notice that lots of people look at the topics but very few reply. Why is this? I was hoping for some response to my topic re:- Dog Grooming for travelling nomads with dogs. Several people have looked but no coments as yet. I would appreciate coments either postive or negative Cheers Carol...

carole and john · carole and john

We are just in the planning stage at the moment. We run a mobile dog grooming/clipping/hydrobath buisness in Tassie. We are thinking about a motorhome towing our grooming trailer and staying in caravan parks that allow dogs. Is there a need for a grooming service for nomads that travel with their bel...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Can anyone suggest an itinerary or a list a few 'must sees' for a couple who are based in Sydney and would like to take a 3 week caravan holiday in Aug/Sept? They are thinking of travelling north or northwest and are happy to take a few gravel roads, but do not have an offroad setup so they can't take any...

Kez · Kez

Hi all, We are one of Australia's top creative ad agency's & tomorrow (Wed 19th) we have pro-bono shoot & seek volunteers to act as extra's. We can provide transport from Sydney CBD to the shoot location in West Epping. We hope some of you might like to come & enjoy this experience. TRANS...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Does anyone have any suggestions about how to get rid of that 'new' smell in a new caravan? We've had an email from a couple who are not just finding the smell unpleasant but they are also worried that it may spark allergic reactions. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hello everyone, We've had a call from a film company making a documentary which will focus on activities of retirees in the US, Japan and Australia. The Australian segment will focus on grey nomads and volunteering. The film company are specifically looking for a couple who are in the process o...

HAMILTON · HAMILTON

Hi there, We live in Ireland and plan to tour all of Australia during 2009. Do you think it would be better to hire or buy a small motorhome? I suppose the trip would take several months.. We would like something well equiped (from the safety point of view) Your comments and help would be great...

goldensnapper · goldensnapper

Greetings, my family and I are renting a powered CVsite just outside Darwin this year to attract retired couples to come and stay. Is there an online site (travel club) where I can advertise for free.

Nemo · Nemo

HI ALL i am trying to get imformation on the best uhf radio to buy for my tug. not after something that will pick up mars just 10-20kms down the highway.

dammit · dammit

I am trying to determine What the towing capacity be of my car (Hyundai Tucson City SX 4 Cylinder Auto) 2007 model would be. The hyundai.com.au website lists under the Tucson section when I click Specifications > Measurements > Towing Capcity, that the City Auto can only tow 600kg Braked Trail...

seachange · seachange

Hi, I am a newbie to the forum. My hubby and I are 'baby boomers', not quite grey nomads but getting there! We live in Nth Qld and have decided to relocate to tasmania. It is so dreadfully hot here almost all year round and I don't think I could face another summer. Our dilemma is, we don't know whether to sel...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Free camping and power (Preview) We have a small van and a 4wd and would like to free camp especially in national parks. We have a gas/elect fridge of course and 240/12vlt lighting with no battery. Which is the best way to set up a battery in the van to power one or two lights and how long will it last? (We would be looking at a couple of nights...	scratchy	2	1571	11:52 AM Apr 9, 2008 by Silver Fox
	Newbies (Preview) Hello everyone, first up would like to congratulate the webmaster and all you grey nomads for an absolute wealth of information. We are seriously considering hitting the road within the next 12 months,I am 53 and Kerry is 50.The question we are asking ourselves is, can we really afford to do it.We wi...	Gary and Kerry	8	1395	09:37 AM Apr 7, 2008 by suenami
	calder caravan park mildura beware (Preview) calder caravan park mildura victoria We were extremelly disgusted with this parkWe stayed in two bedroom delux cabin (not cheap)It was absolutally filthy and the people who run this park would have to be the rudest people i have ever met in my life.I could not believe that the racv have rated this park...	frizzle	8	3467	07:03 PM Apr 6, 2008 by frizzle
	House for rent in Bangalow Northern NSW (Preview) Hi everybody, My wife and our three kids are heading north to the Kimberlies in July and August this year. To help pay for the petrol we will be renting out our fully furnished 3 bedroom home for this period. we would be seeking mature, responsible types as this is our home and the first time we have ever...	Andy	0	701	10:48 AM Apr 6, 2008 by Andy
	LED Lighting (Preview) Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with LED lighting as could be used in a caravan? They are very efficient, but somehow I have a feeling that they may lack sufficient output.	losso	11	1485	02:47 PM Apr 2, 2008 by losso
	New Member (Preview) G'day all, Thought I would make myself known even though I have replied to one topic. My name is John, my better half Irona, we have a 1993 EB Falcon wagon and a 1986 Jayco poptop, have done half the country so far, Perth/Adelaide/Darwin and back down WA coast. Hope to do a full circle in the not too distant...	JRH	2	1028	02:51 PM Apr 1, 2008 by JRH
	Want to buy Fifth Wheeler Combo in QLD (Preview) Hi Guys, I am in the market to buy a fifth Wheeler Combo. I am in brisbane. price up to 110k. Email is admin@qldpc.com Regards Paul	freeatlast	2	2489	07:50 AM Apr 1, 2008 by suenami
	Petrol Stations WA (Preview) Hi all, this is my first post on this Forum. Can anyone advise me on the distance between petrol stations after we leave Katherine (NT) and head for WA. We will keeping to the main roads and towing an 18ft van. Hope you can help me with this. Regards Mike -- Edited by kiasen at 16:45, 2008-...	kiasen	2	1134	09:12 PM Mar 31, 2008 by kiasen
	Money on the move. Any ideas? (Preview) My wife and I have only been travelling for a couple of months and I am becoming bored. We have enough cash to get by on for a while but I still like the idea of a little bit coming in. I like the idea of being a travelling salesman. It seems logical. Travelling from place to place selling something or taking o...	scratchy	2	1219	02:13 PM Mar 27, 2008 by speedy sue
	Hi There (Preview) Hi Everybody I notice that lots of people look at the topics but very few reply. Why is this? I was hoping for some response to my topic re:- Dog Grooming for travelling nomads with dogs. Several people have looked but no coments as yet. I would appreciate coments either postive or negative Cheers Carol...	carole and john	2	915	11:35 PM Mar 24, 2008 by carole and john
	dog grooming/travekking (Preview) We are just in the planning stage at the moment. We run a mobile dog grooming/clipping/hydrobath buisness in Tassie. We are thinking about a motorhome towing our grooming trailer and staying in caravan parks that allow dogs. Is there a need for a grooming service for nomads that travel with their bel...	carole and john	0	686	11:31 PM Mar 21, 2008 by carole and john
	Where to go in 3 weeks from Sydney during Aug/Sept (Preview) Can anyone suggest an itinerary or a list a few 'must sees' for a couple who are based in Sydney and would like to take a 3 week caravan holiday in Aug/Sept? They are thinking of travelling north or northwest and are happy to take a few gravel roads, but do not have an offroad setup so they can't take any...	Webmaster	1	910	08:13 AM Mar 19, 2008 by OutbackAus
	Seek volunteers for ad shoot in Epping Syd / 10-2pm Wed 19th (Preview) Hi all, We are one of Australia's top creative ad agency's & tomorrow (Wed 19th) we have pro-bono shoot & seek volunteers to act as extra's. We can provide transport from Sydney CBD to the shoot location in West Epping. We hope some of you might like to come & enjoy this experience. TRANS...	Kez	0	745	06:56 PM Mar 18, 2008 by Kez
	getting rid of that 'new' smell (Preview) Does anyone have any suggestions about how to get rid of that 'new' smell in a new caravan? We've had an email from a couple who are not just finding the smell unpleasant but they are also worried that it may spark allergic reactions. Any ideas would be appreciated.	Webmaster	2	1000	10:56 AM Mar 12, 2008 by Ole Grizzly
	Casting call for nomads heading to Barcaldine (Preview) Hello everyone, We've had a call from a film company making a documentary which will focus on activities of retirees in the US, Japan and Australia. The Australian segment will focus on grey nomads and volunteering. The film company are specifically looking for a couple who are in the process o...	Webmaster	2	1266	02:00 PM Mar 11, 2008 by Webmaster
	BUY or RENT (from abroad) (Preview) Hi there, We live in Ireland and plan to tour all of Australia during 2009. Do you think it would be better to hire or buy a small motorhome? I suppose the trip would take several months.. We would like something well equiped (from the safety point of view) Your comments and help would be great...	HAMILTON	4	1218	05:47 PM Mar 4, 2008 by Doobie
	Travellers noticeboards (Preview) Greetings, my family and I are renting a powered CVsite just outside Darwin this year to attract retired couples to come and stay. Is there an online site (travel club) where I can advertise for free.	goldensnapper	2	1407	09:35 AM Mar 4, 2008 by goldensnapper
	UHF RADIO (Preview) HI ALL i am trying to get imformation on the best uhf radio to buy for my tug. not after something that will pick up mars just 10-20kms down the highway.	Nemo	4	1623	11:39 AM Feb 21, 2008 by Nemo
	Towing Question (Preview) I am trying to determine What the towing capacity be of my car (Hyundai Tucson City SX 4 Cylinder Auto) 2007 model would be. The hyundai.com.au website lists under the Tucson section when I click Specifications > Measurements > Towing Capcity, that the City Auto can only tow 600kg Braked Trail...	dammit	1	1406	10:20 PM Feb 17, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Advice, tips sought (Preview) Hi, I am a newbie to the forum. My hubby and I are 'baby boomers', not quite grey nomads but getting there! We live in Nth Qld and have decided to relocate to tasmania. It is so dreadfully hot here almost all year round and I don't think I could face another summer. Our dilemma is, we don't know whether to sel...	seachange	0	830	02:10 AM Feb 15, 2008 by seachange
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