The Grey Nomads - General

Rasty · Rasty

Hi Folks, Another newbie hits the forum. My wife and I have been around once many years ago when the children were under ten ,now over thirty, we bush camped (as in tents)as much as posibble for 18 months, best life experience we and I our children have ever had. Now its time to crank up and do it again ,bu...

the rocket · the rocket

good morning everyone, have you lived full time in your caravan while undergoing chemotherapy? If so, how did u go and do you have any tips. Thanks. Rocket

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/sa-fires-87-homes-lost-premier-says/6981240-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 28th of November 2015 05:37:36 AM

subaru · subaru

In the new year we are traveling across to Tasmania on the ferry,my question is,will i be allowed to leave the fridge in the back of the Colorado switched on,running off the 2nd battery or will i have to turn it off.Also as we are traveling across on the day trip,should i book into a carava...

Casualkev · Casualkev

I have noticed in various remarks on the subject that some people use all types of 20lt drums to contain their grey water, so I went looking for something with wheels on it as the back is not much chop these days, there are plenty available on google. Having then read the CMCA policy on Self Contained Vehi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/dozens-more-homes-confirmed-lost-as-sa-bushfire-threat-eases/6978888

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all just a general question which will vary by each group. Just wondering travel costs per wk/fnigt fuel food ect general overall costing cheers

Moose1 · Moose1

G'day Forumites Spouse & I are looking to buy our first van - coming from a tent for many years and then a camper trailer in more recent years (still use the tent on more remote trips). We are looking at a small van - basically just a place to sleep safely without worrying about wet canvas, torn canvas,...

Santa · Santa

http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/11/26/injury-toll-rises-from-sa-fire.html

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... It crossed my mind today (It's sad when that happens ) "I wonder that the demographic of the Grey Nomad forum is?" Perhaps you could indicate in the poll above.

No need for elaborating comments I reckon ... just a quick tick in the relevant box.

Cheers - and t...

sheeds · sheeds

A few years ago the Yanks sued the Aussies about using their "Winnebago" name. The Yankees wanted to start marketing in OZ and wanted their own name. A settlement was reached and the Aussies changed to the "Avida" brand.A bit confusing all round.One large Avida dealership in M...

Spydermann · Spydermann

You know rain is needed when you walk past your rain gauge and it's full of spiderwebs and dust. Had a few sound & light shows recently in Ballarat but no water.

brickies · brickies

We have set down for 3 weeks at a caravan park by the bay outside Brisbane , This park is full most of the year with many grey nomads at anytime , When talking to others in the park most only stay in caravan parks and have never free camp, So it looks like we all do have our own way of grey nomading and that good ....

mjt57 · mjt57

We're looking for a family van. ie. one with a queen bed and at least 3 bunks, so when we go away we can take the grandkids, or if it's say a quick trip down to Phillip Island for the weekend, we can take friends with us. We've been searching and traispsing in and out of vans since we started our search in earne...

Sheffield-er · Sheffield-er

If you ask Mr Google he doesn't know about it, but it is a Kui Park called Riverbreeze. Only been open since March but has lovely ensuite/bathroom toilet combination setups. Big one for Disabled guests. The proprietor, Greg, is very nice and couldn't be more helpful. And does RV repair work, s...

Ronda Creyk · Ronda Creyk

Has anyone heard of this camping ground not far from Pine Creek in the NT.

ChrisandPeter · ChrisandPeter

Hi All, I have 5 weeks off before I hand over my job of 24 years at the end of Jan - I retire on 5Feb. We have a week at Inskip Point planned with our Grand-daughter but after she goes home we don't really want to stay at Inskip for Xmas and New Year. We are thinking of heading to Wuruma Dam on about 13Dec. I reali...

kiwijims · kiwijims

CANCELLED http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=15359-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 24th of November 2015 04:07:50 AM

kiwijims · kiwijims

Take action with thunderstorms in parts of the Goldfields Midlands and Great Southern Regions , Tuesday 24 November 2015 - 5:25 PM If you are Travelling in an area bounded by Esperance to Menzies to Eyre then along the coast back to Esperance you should take action and stay safe with more thundersto...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Kindom Kensington (Preview) Hi Folks, Another newbie hits the forum. My wife and I have been around once many years ago when the children were under ten ,now over thirty, we bush camped (as in tents)as much as posibble for 18 months, best life experience we and I our children have ever had. Now its time to crank up and do it again ,bu...	Rasty	1	848	01:39 PM Nov 28, 2015 by Dougwe
	Chemo. In a caravan (Preview) good morning everyone, have you lived full time in your caravan while undergoing chemotherapy? If so, how did u go and do you have any tips. Thanks. Rocket	the rocket	2	1311	11:52 AM Nov 28, 2015 by jrk36
	Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days. (Preview) Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days.	Phil Owen	13	2045	06:05 AM Nov 28, 2015 by chris & terry
	BREAKING NEWS = SA bushfire: 87 homes lost.................. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/sa-fires-87-homes-lost-premier-says/6981240-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 28th of November 2015 05:37:36 AM	kiwijims	3	1958	09:28 PM Nov 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Leaving Waeco Swithched On. (Preview) In the new year we are traveling across to Tasmania on the ferry,my question is,will i be allowed to leave the fridge in the back of the Colorado switched on,running off the 2nd battery or will i have to turn it off.Also as we are traveling across on the day trip,should i book into a carava...	subaru	5	1196	09:27 PM Nov 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Self Contained/ Leave No Trace ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have noticed in various remarks on the subject that some people use all types of 20lt drums to contain their grey water, so I went looking for something with wheels on it as the back is not much chop these days, there are plenty available on google. Having then read the CMCA policy on Self Contained Vehi...	Casualkev	47	4564	09:22 PM Nov 27, 2015 by PeterD
	SA bushfire: 35 homes destroyed (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/dozens-more-homes-confirmed-lost-as-sa-bushfire-threat-eases/6978888	kiwijims	4	615	05:24 PM Nov 27, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Travel cost. (Preview) Hi all just a general question which will vary by each group. Just wondering travel costs per wk/fnigt fuel food ect general overall costing cheers	dishlicker	14	1459	09:01 PM Nov 26, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	First van - looking for some advice (Preview) G'day Forumites Spouse & I are looking to buy our first van - coming from a tent for many years and then a camper trailer in more recent years (still use the tent on more remote trips). We are looking at a small van - basically just a place to sleep safely without worrying about wet canvas, torn canvas,...	Moose1	10	1434	08:23 PM Nov 26, 2015 by PeterD
	South Australian fires. (Preview) http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/11/26/injury-toll-rises-from-sa-fire.html	Santa	0	533	07:47 PM Nov 26, 2015 by Santa
	What is Grey Nomad Forum's demographic? (Preview) Gday... It crossed my mind today (It's sad when that happens ) "I wonder that the demographic of the Grey Nomad forum is?" Perhaps you could indicate in the poll above. No need for elaborating comments I reckon ... just a quick tick in the relevant box. Cheers - and t...	rockylizard	18	1778	02:52 PM Nov 26, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Avida(formerly Winnebago) v. the Yankee Winnebago (Preview) A few years ago the Yanks sued the Aussies about using their "Winnebago" name. The Yankees wanted to start marketing in OZ and wanted their own name. A settlement was reached and the Aussies changed to the "Avida" brand.A bit confusing all round.One large Avida dealership in M...	sheeds	2	1589	01:29 PM Nov 26, 2015 by aussietraveller
	No Rain - still (Preview) You know rain is needed when you walk past your rain gauge and it's full of spiderwebs and dust. Had a few sound & light shows recently in Ballarat but no water.	Spydermann	7	893	06:40 AM Nov 26, 2015 by dorian
	Grey Nomads are all different (Preview) We have set down for 3 weeks at a caravan park by the bay outside Brisbane , This park is full most of the year with many grey nomads at anytime , When talking to others in the park most only stay in caravan parks and have never free camp, So it looks like we all do have our own way of grey nomading and that good ....	brickies	12	1613	05:23 AM Nov 26, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Kododa Batallion - Opinions, Anyone? (Preview) We're looking for a family van. ie. one with a queen bed and at least 3 bunks, so when we go away we can take the grandkids, or if it's say a quick trip down to Phillip Island for the weekend, we can take friends with us. We've been searching and traispsing in and out of vans since we started our search in earne...	mjt57	6	2251	09:42 PM Nov 25, 2015 by Kendo
	YES, there IS a C.P. in Smithton, Tassie. (Preview) If you ask Mr Google he doesn't know about it, but it is a Kui Park called Riverbreeze. Only been open since March but has lovely ensuite/bathroom toilet combination setups. Big one for Disabled guests. The proprietor, Greg, is very nice and couldn't be more helpful. And does RV repair work, s...	Sheffield-er	3	758	08:56 PM Nov 25, 2015 by Sheffield-er
	Corn Patch (Preview) Has anyone heard of this camping ground not far from Pine Creek in the NT.	Ronda Creyk	9	2584	02:41 PM Nov 25, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Wuruma Dam in December (Preview) Hi All, I have 5 weeks off before I hand over my job of 24 years at the end of Jan - I retire on 5Feb. We have a week at Inskip Point planned with our Grand-daughter but after she goes home we don't really want to stay at Inskip for Xmas and New Year. We are thinking of heading to Wuruma Dam on about 13Dec. I reali...	ChrisandPeter	2	964	07:59 AM Nov 25, 2015 by ChrisandPeter
	ANOTHER SEVERE THUNDER STORM FOR S.W.W.A. "CANCELLED" (Preview) CANCELLED http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=15359-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 24th of November 2015 04:07:50 AM	kiwijims	4	1181	11:47 PM Nov 24, 2015 by Cupie
	CAUTION ON EYRE HWY===SEVERE THUNDER STORMS EXPECTED (Preview) Take action with thunderstorms in parts of the Goldfields Midlands and Great Southern Regions , Tuesday 24 November 2015 - 5:25 PM If you are Travelling in an area bounded by Esperance to Menzies to Eyre then along the coast back to Esperance you should take action and stay safe with more thundersto...	kiwijims	0	484	10:04 PM Nov 24, 2015 by kiwijims
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