The Grey Nomads - General

hagley · hagley

Gday all Just came across this very interesting forum so I can see Im going to get lots and lots of good info here. I am just about to fully retire and want to hit the road a bit more. At the moment I just do short hops in my Hilux ute that has a lined flexiglass canopy on the back. As this is a 2 door it gives me plen...

dave06 · dave06

how would you like to try to park that little 9.1 mtr "beastie" in a one lane caravan park, neverlone feed the thing pulling it, absolutely beatifull inside but why would you bother leaving one mansion for another, wheres the "get away from it all" factor, had one pull in (not as b...

LesleyW · LesleyW

Well Folks We've booked our flight - leaving London Heathrow on 27 August, arriving Sydney on the morning of 28th. We'll be heading for my Aunt's place in Mount Colah for a couple of days and then on to Newcastle to see if we can find a suitable motorhome there - I understand it's a good place to start. ...

dave06 · dave06

Time to get away from gennie non gennie thing ( been done to death, starting to get very silly) I have a scorpion gold stinger which everyone says is absolutely blue murder on gold, has anyone (1) got one (2) had any luck with it, I have tried a few places and found a lot of those ring pull things but no gold,...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

I am aftersome advise on adnderson plugs. The auto electrician says I can either have it wired to the batteries to charge them and let the hot wire run the fridge or have the fridge wired to the plug. Which is the way to go? My battery charger doesn't seem to do a very good job and the solar panels (2 x 80W) wo...

Freddos future · Freddos future

Looking for any full time nomads, by this I mean full time on the road, having your van as your full time home. We're in our early fifties and are about to take to the road as full time travellers on a budget. What are your experiences and suggestions. ie.,What work is out there if needed, tricks of the trad...

Valderi · Valderi

Hello everyone. I am a new member here though I have been reading through the forum for some weeks now. I want to head out on the road indefinitely and take my art around Australia. I have been attempting to work out what wattage of solar panels I will need and wondered if I could get some advice. I am loo...

MikeMin · MikeMin

Apologies in advance for the following 'extreme newbie' question: What do I need to do to run my 240v tv if we are not connected to mains power?

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We are very keen to do some free camping whilst tavelling. She who must be obeyed is a little concerned about the security aspect . What are peoples thoughts, experiences on this issue? Another point raised is , if we find somewhere we like and decide to set up camp for a few days how do you secure the van wh...

chezgo · chezgo

After we travelled around this amazing country of ours I need some info on a roadhouse that we didnt stop at Nundroo west of ceduna. Just some thoughts from anyone who stayed there what it is like hopefully not like a roadhouse that I think is now closed and was nearby where everywhere we went were warned...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hello everyone, We've had an email from Esther appealing for participants in an upcoming TV documentary she is making. The following is a brief description of her project along with contact details for anyone interested in getting more info: "I'm making a TV show about older people living l...

rabmail · rabmail

Rumour has it that Doug, Dusty and Slim are leaving FNQ and heading for Darwin. Has anyone sighted them. Dick

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Just returned from a great week end away at Kuipto Forrest, 45 minutes from Adelaide. Although not free its damn close to it, $3 per adult a night. We stayed at Chookarloo Set amongst gums along a small creek 1.5km from the information centre on Brookman Road. It is the main camping area at Kuitpo and has...

dave06 · dave06

has anyone taken the ferry acrross to tassie lately, there used to be a camp spot (or at least one was allowed to sleep) at or near the car parking area, is that still allowed or does one stay at bacchus marsh (55kms away) and travel in

MikeMin · MikeMin

Locks on caravan doors/windows are not the most robust and so we would like some advice about securing valuables against theft. Specifically laptops, TV's, cameras etc. I had some advice to get a laptop safe and bolt it down!!! When I saw the size of the "small" laptop safe (not to menti...

Rosanne · Rosanne

Hi everyone My partner and I recently brought ourselves a caravan but we need a generator. Please help. Some people say 1000 watt is enough other people say 2000watt and other say 3000. Bit confusing think so. Our caravan is a pop top and has gas cooking so very thing else will be on generator. Is it best t...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Petrol pill scam exposed on 4 corners... http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/default.htm

retirees · retirees

We're about to head off into the distance having sold up and will have no base. We want to use the internet on the road to check emails etc, download info on places we visit, and generally keep in touch with the 'other side'. Can someone give us ideas about wireless broadband - is it expensive? do you hav...

dave06 · dave06

I am not yet a "grey nomad" I am not yet "retired" I can not as yet take off and never return to the doldrum ho hum life that is mine, I am only slightly grey and wander only a relatively small ammount of time, I take extended holidays, I am an albatross, that great sea bird who wanders a...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Like to take your baskerville hound to the beach? I love taking Gracie... She really enjoys sntching other peoples picnics, kicking sand in peoples faces, excavating sand castles and generally creating a Nuisance... Here is a listing of East Coast Dog Friendly beaches; http://www.mfenger.co...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	A new newie (Preview) Gday all Just came across this very interesting forum so I can see Im going to get lots and lots of good info here. I am just about to fully retire and want to hit the road a bit more. At the moment I just do short hops in my Hilux ute that has a lined flexiglass canopy on the back. As this is a 2 door it gives me plen...	hagley	1	922	12:42 PM Aug 3, 2008 by dave06
	whats your thoughts on the monster paraded on the front page of the nomad (Preview) how would you like to try to park that little 9.1 mtr "beastie" in a one lane caravan park, neverlone feed the thing pulling it, absolutely beatifull inside but why would you bother leaving one mansion for another, wheres the "get away from it all" factor, had one pull in (not as b...	dave06	5	1198	11:36 AM Aug 3, 2008 by signwilson
	We'll soon be on our way (Preview) Well Folks We've booked our flight - leaving London Heathrow on 27 August, arriving Sydney on the morning of 28th. We'll be heading for my Aunt's place in Mount Colah for a couple of days and then on to Newcastle to see if we can find a suitable motorhome there - I understand it's a good place to start. ...	LesleyW	13	2011	12:26 AM Aug 2, 2008 by Silver Fox
	has any body had any success prospecting for gold (Preview) Time to get away from gennie non gennie thing ( been done to death, starting to get very silly) I have a scorpion gold stinger which everyone says is absolutely blue murder on gold, has anyone (1) got one (2) had any luck with it, I have tried a few places and found a lot of those ring pull things but no gold,...	dave06	9	1596	05:35 PM Aug 1, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Anderson Plug (Preview) I am aftersome advise on adnderson plugs. The auto electrician says I can either have it wired to the batteries to charge them and let the hot wire run the fridge or have the fridge wired to the plug. Which is the way to go? My battery charger doesn't seem to do a very good job and the solar panels (2 x 80W) wo...	Gary and Kerry	7	3377	10:48 PM Jul 29, 2008 by Mainey (wa)
	Full time Nomads (Preview) Looking for any full time nomads, by this I mean full time on the road, having your van as your full time home. We're in our early fifties and are about to take to the road as full time travellers on a budget. What are your experiences and suggestions. ie.,What work is out there if needed, tricks of the trad...	Freddos future	5	1774	08:10 PM Jul 28, 2008 by dave06
	Hello from Melbourne (Preview) Hello everyone. I am a new member here though I have been reading through the forum for some weeks now. I want to head out on the road indefinitely and take my art around Australia. I have been attempting to work out what wattage of solar panels I will need and wondered if I could get some advice. I am loo...	Valderi	11	1330	11:57 AM Jul 28, 2008 by dave06
	Running a 240v television (Preview) Apologies in advance for the following 'extreme newbie' question: What do I need to do to run my 240v tv if we are not connected to mains power?	MikeMin	8	1449	10:17 AM Jul 28, 2008 by dave06
	Free Camping (Preview) We are very keen to do some free camping whilst tavelling. She who must be obeyed is a little concerned about the security aspect . What are peoples thoughts, experiences on this issue? Another point raised is , if we find somewhere we like and decide to set up camp for a few days how do you secure the van wh...	Gary and Kerry	2	1190	04:10 PM Jul 27, 2008 by gitsho
	roadhouses (Preview) After we travelled around this amazing country of ours I need some info on a roadhouse that we didnt stop at Nundroo west of ceduna. Just some thoughts from anyone who stayed there what it is like hopefully not like a roadhouse that I think is now closed and was nearby where everywhere we went were warned...	chezgo	5	1065	01:49 PM Jul 25, 2008 by chezgo
	Anyone keen to take part in a TV Documentary? (Preview) Hello everyone, We've had an email from Esther appealing for participants in an upcoming TV documentary she is making. The following is a brief description of her project along with contact details for anyone interested in getting more info: "I'm making a TV show about older people living l...	Webmaster	3	1059	01:22 AM Jul 24, 2008 by LesleyW
	Where is Dong and Dusty (Preview) Rumour has it that Doug, Dusty and Slim are leaving FNQ and heading for Darwin. Has anyone sighted them. Dick	rabmail	3	1519	08:26 PM Jul 23, 2008 by The Bun
	Kuipto Forrest (Preview) Just returned from a great week end away at Kuipto Forrest, 45 minutes from Adelaide. Although not free its damn close to it, $3 per adult a night. We stayed at Chookarloo Set amongst gums along a small creek 1.5km from the information centre on Brookman Road. It is the main camping area at Kuitpo and has...	Gary and Kerry	5	1274	04:25 PM Jul 23, 2008 by gitsho
	melbourne ferry terminal (Preview) has anyone taken the ferry acrross to tassie lately, there used to be a camp spot (or at least one was allowed to sleep) at or near the car parking area, is that still allowed or does one stay at bacchus marsh (55kms away) and travel in	dave06	4	1242	01:13 PM Jul 22, 2008 by dave06
	Securing your valuables (Preview) Locks on caravan doors/windows are not the most robust and so we would like some advice about securing valuables against theft. Specifically laptops, TV's, cameras etc. I had some advice to get a laptop safe and bolt it down!!! When I saw the size of the "small" laptop safe (not to menti...	MikeMin	3	1221	12:32 PM Jul 22, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Need Generator advice (Preview) Hi everyone My partner and I recently brought ourselves a caravan but we need a generator. Please help. Some people say 1000 watt is enough other people say 2000watt and other say 3000. Bit confusing think so. Our caravan is a pop top and has gas cooking so very thing else will be on generator. Is it best t...	Rosanne	11	3118	09:59 AM Jul 22, 2008 by dave06
	Petrol Pill exposed (Preview) Petrol pill scam exposed on 4 corners... http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/default.htm	Basil Faulty	4	1193	09:56 AM Jul 22, 2008 by dave06
	Wireless mobile (Preview) We're about to head off into the distance having sold up and will have no base. We want to use the internet on the road to check emails etc, download info on places we visit, and generally keep in touch with the 'other side'. Can someone give us ideas about wireless broadband - is it expensive? do you hav...	retirees	5	1848	08:12 AM Jul 22, 2008 by OutbackAus
	I finally know what I am!!! (Preview) I am not yet a "grey nomad" I am not yet "retired" I can not as yet take off and never return to the doldrum ho hum life that is mine, I am only slightly grey and wander only a relatively small ammount of time, I take extended holidays, *I am an albatross,* that great sea bird who wanders a...	dave06	5	1617	08:33 PM Jul 21, 2008 by dave06
	Dog Friendly Beaches (Preview) Like to take your baskerville hound to the beach? I love taking Gracie... She really enjoys sntching other peoples picnics, kicking sand in peoples faces, excavating sand castles and generally creating a Nuisance... Here is a listing of East Coast Dog Friendly beaches; http://www.mfenger.co...	Basil Faulty	2	1069	05:41 PM Jul 21, 2008 by Basil Faulty
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