The Grey Nomads - General

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are have booked to go to Adelaide late Feb for a month ,and we are leaving out vehicle and van there till September when we plan to head back, have been looking at doing the train trip from Adelaide to Melbourne ,just wanted to know if any one has done the trip ,and do we book red or premium service, many th...

rdhiggins · rdhiggins

We are just about to purchase a new caravan and we have the option of either a compressor fridge or a 3 way fridge. we live in central Queensland and do a just about all our traveling as of free camping and we generally in Queensland/NT area. can anyone give us their experience or advice on which option th...

Gwian · Gwian

Can anyone tell me if the Oakey Qld showgrounds is still available for camping? Also posted in budget campsites for Qld section of the forum Thanks

Weevil · Weevil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov25L0RcEEs&feature=youtu.be

Wilga 2 · Wilga 2

The managers of the West Wyalong showground have about 6 months ago opened new toilets primarily for the caravanners to use. everybody that has used the new well maintained facilities has had nothing but praise for them. Some people choose to camp away from the new area and use their own facilities or...

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

Well it is Sat night and the Wonderful West Coast Eagles have just sent North Melbourne packing, here comes FLAG No 4. The EAGLES Trophy Cabinet is over flowing, and those poor old, Dicky, Dacky, Ducky, Dockers are still trying to find their first one. YEEEEEE,HAAAAA. OK, I am ready, come get me, Hic,...

Oma · Oma

https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/on-from-cumberland-billabong-to-mareeba/https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/on-from-cumberland-billabong-to-mareeba/ We have been sooooooo busy the past few weeks so got way behind with everything. Safe travel all.

dzcook · dzcook

well took the van away to the ewen horse races for a try out ! not fun don't know what was wrong with it but scared the xxxx out of me is a 120 klm trip for me to there took me nearly 2 hrs to do it every time got up to 70 /80 the thing was swaying all over the road like mad sure i saw the side of the van in t...

frednme · frednme

hi all, as usual i'm after some information, this time about the advantages/disadvantages of whizzbang versus a swing door on a camper van. I know some people dread staying near a whizzbang and i'm careful about the use of it but just now and again I think a swing door would be easier. any comments? and...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Camped here beside us is a x cmca member with whom I've had a good chat. He held a position in this organisation, serving on commities, organising functions etc. This person was a motor home owner, who resigned his position, canceled his membership & left; then bought a caravan. WHY? The despise d...

Weevil · Weevil

https://www.facebook.com/Camping-with-special-needs-children-385512791601458/timeline/?notif_t=page_invite_accepted

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.elections.org.nz/events/referendums-new-zealand-flag-0/voting-overseas-flag-referendums

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Just found this while checking out the makita range I bought the makita chainsaw today should be much more discreet when cutting some wood

kiwijims · kiwijims

There are reports that an engine on a plane flying from Perth to Hong Kong caught fire shortly after take-off overnight. A man has contacted the ABC saying his brother was on board Cathay Pacific flight CX170 when there was a loud bang and sparks and flames. The cabin was then reported to have gone dark....

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

There are two rest area's in Renmark, one in town & one just across the river at Paringa; both sign posted motor homes only, no caravans. Sent them a stiff email but no reply as yet. JC.

tezza · tezza

we are in G'day mate park at Alice Springs and I think it is about the best park i've ever stayed in.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi all. This is an old and well flogged subject, but we have had a really unusual experience driving west across the Nullaboor from about Echla. Nearly all RVers waved or raised a finger (not rudely I hope) and probably about a half of those driving non RV vehicles. We even counted 7 road train drivers...

Mazdbate · Mazdbate

Hey guys, have been traveling for about 10 months & out of the blue the water in van starts tasting like plastic, we mainly use water connected through main, not out of our tanks, we have the right water hose ( blue ), any ideas as to why this would be happening, thanks would appreciate any tips, cheer...

Peter Anschau · Peter Anschau

We are preparing for a two year trip and could you some advice on the best way to stay in touch with friends and family while on the road. Could fellow travelers who believe they have the best option provide some recommendations e.g. mobile phone, lap top, tablet, carrier pidgeon etc. Cheers

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all If you are a friend of mine on facebook I have closed my account. Reason being that someone hacked my details and loaded porn all over the groups I had joined and enjoyed. I recall hovering my mouse over something odd that must have set the porn train in motion. My sincere apologies to all and I hope y...

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	Adelaide to Melbourne (Preview) We are have booked to go to Adelaide late Feb for a month ,and we are leaving out vehicle and van there till September when we plan to head back, have been looking at doing the train trip from Adelaide to Melbourne ,just wanted to know if any one has done the trip ,and do we book red or premium service, many th...	Cowboy7307	1	727	04:06 PM Sep 28, 2015 by WobblyNut
	compressor fridge v's 3 way fridge (Preview) We are just about to purchase a new caravan and we have the option of either a compressor fridge or a 3 way fridge. we live in central Queensland and do a just about all our traveling as of free camping and we generally in Queensland/NT area. can anyone give us their experience or advice on which option th...	rdhiggins	12	2708	12:09 PM Sep 28, 2015 by woolman
	Oakey Qld Showgrounds (Preview) Can anyone tell me if the Oakey Qld showgrounds is still available for camping? Also posted in budget campsites for Qld section of the forum Thanks	Gwian	2	837	11:49 AM Sep 28, 2015 by TommyG
	Sharing The Sun - Solar Power... (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov25L0RcEEs&feature=youtu.be	Weevil	3	692	10:53 AM Sep 28, 2015 by brickies
	West Wyalong Showground (Preview) The managers of the West Wyalong showground have about 6 months ago opened new toilets primarily for the caravanners to use. everybody that has used the new well maintained facilities has had nothing but praise for them. Some people choose to camp away from the new area and use their own facilities or...	Wilga 2	4	851	05:50 AM Sep 28, 2015 by dishlicker
	It is all good fun (Preview) Well it is Sat night and the Wonderful West Coast Eagles have just sent North Melbourne packing, here comes FLAG No 4. The EAGLES Trophy Cabinet is over flowing, and those poor old, Dicky, Dacky, Ducky, Dockers are still trying to find their first one. YEEEEEE,HAAAAA. OK, I am ready, come get me, Hic,...	Young Simmo	19	1092	11:17 PM Sep 27, 2015 by Young Simmo
	Catching up with blog. (Preview) https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/on-from-cumberland-billabong-to-mareeba/https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/on-from-cumberland-billabong-to-mareeba/ We have been sooooooo busy the past few weeks so got way behind with everything. Safe travel all.	Oma	1	754	10:08 PM Sep 27, 2015 by Dunmowin
	test run (Preview) well took the van away to the ewen horse races for a try out ! not fun don't know what was wrong with it but scared the xxxx out of me is a 120 klm trip for me to there took me nearly 2 hrs to do it every time got up to 70 /80 the thing was swaying all over the road like mad sure i saw the side of the van in t...	dzcook	23	1982	08:57 PM Sep 27, 2015 by dzcook
	sliding v swing doors (Preview) hi all, as usual i'm after some information, this time about the advantages/disadvantages of whizzbang versus a swing door on a camper van. I know some people dread staying near a whizzbang and i'm careful about the use of it but just now and again I think a swing door would be easier. any comments? and...	frednme	9	1256	08:10 PM Sep 27, 2015 by Weevil
	AN INSIDE STORY; ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Camped here beside us is a x cmca member with whom I've had a good chat. He held a position in this organisation, serving on commities, organising functions etc. This person was a motor home owner, who resigned his position, canceled his membership & left; then bought a caravan. WHY? The despise d...	justcruisin01	37	2586	06:23 PM Sep 27, 2015 by mr glassies
	Camping With Special Need Children (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/Camping-with-special-needs-children-385512791601458/timeline/?notif_t=page_invite_accepted	Weevil	0	568	04:31 PM Sep 27, 2015 by Weevil
	For Those Kiwi's Travelling In Oz or Elsewhere Overseas Who Qualify To Vote When The Referendum Is On.... (Preview) http://www.elections.org.nz/events/referendums-new-zealand-flag-0/voting-overseas-flag-referendums	Weevil	0	506	03:44 PM Sep 27, 2015 by Weevil
	One for you coffee addicts ? (Preview) Just found this while checking out the makita range I bought the makita chainsaw today should be much more discreet when cutting some wood	Woody n Sue	15	1232	02:37 PM Sep 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Sparks, flames reported from engine of Cathay Pacific plane flying from Perth to Hong Kong (Preview) There are reports that an engine on a plane flying from Perth to Hong Kong caught fire shortly after take-off overnight. A man has contacted the ABC saying his brother was on board Cathay Pacific flight CX170 when there was a loud bang and sparks and flames. The cabin was then reported to have gone dark....	kiwijims	4	1131	12:37 PM Sep 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	DISCRIMINATION IN RENMARK BY COUNCIL; ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) There are two rest area's in Renmark, one in town & one just across the river at Paringa; both sign posted motor homes only, no caravans. Sent them a stiff email but no reply as yet. JC.	justcruisin01	51	3168	09:38 AM Sep 27, 2015 by Webmaster
	G'Day mate van park (Preview) we are in G'day mate park at Alice Springs and I think it is about the best park i've ever stayed in.	tezza	4	990	05:49 AM Sep 27, 2015 by Oma
	Waving Drivers (Preview) Hi all. This is an old and well flogged subject, but we have had a really unusual experience driving west across the Nullaboor from about Echla. Nearly all RVers waved or raised a finger (not rudely I hope) and probably about a half of those driving non RV vehicles. We even counted 7 road train drivers...	Bruce and Bev	17	1934	08:01 PM Sep 26, 2015 by Rock
	Plastic taste in water (Preview) Hey guys, have been traveling for about 10 months & out of the blue the water in van starts tasting like plastic, we mainly use water connected through main, not out of our tanks, we have the right water hose ( blue ), any ideas as to why this would be happening, thanks would appreciate any tips, cheer...	Mazdbate	9	1088	04:11 PM Sep 26, 2015 by Two Strays
	Communications with the family while travelling (Preview) We are preparing for a two year trip and could you some advice on the best way to stay in touch with friends and family while on the road. Could fellow travelers who believe they have the best option provide some recommendations e.g. mobile phone, lap top, tablet, carrier pidgeon etc. Cheers	Peter Anschau	7	1363	11:14 AM Sep 26, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Facebook Filth (Preview) Hi all If you are a friend of mine on facebook I have closed my account. Reason being that someone hacked my details and loaded porn all over the groups I had joined and enjoyed. I recall hovering my mouse over something odd that must have set the porn train in motion. My sincere apologies to all and I hope y...	Phil C	23	2187	11:07 AM Sep 26, 2015 by Phil C
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