The Grey Nomads - General

Plendo · Plendo

I often see this question on the forum, so I have attempted to provide a simplified explanation in the solar sub section (inside Techies). If you are one of the many who feel you need this type of information I hope you find it helps your understanding.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Can;t help but notice the amount of vans both small & large behind fully loaded vehicles here in WA with NO WDH's. Also the amount that come into free camps at 8-9 pm & gone before daylight; seems more like a mission against the clock rather than a holiday.. JC.

caseyv · caseyv

HI guys. i am looking for some suggestions on what induction cooker to get when i get my camper trailer.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul & Erils SA adventure July 2015Well, what an enlightening 10 days we have just had. Due to babysitting duties and Eril's trip to Tassie we had an 11 day window to get away. I had some business stuff to pick up in Adelaide and we wanted to visit Erils sisters family.My main job to get the van r...

NicknShaz · NicknShaz

hi was hoping that someone could help us please or has anyone had a similar problem with a Jayco Starcraft 2014 model. Our TV, aerial and radio no longer work although they have been fine for the past 3 months . I have checked the actual TV and this works when plugged into another 12v socket. There seems t...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

G'day, just posted a brief precis'/photos of our prospecting trip to Laverton W.A in 'I Digress'...we were away 6 weeks and had to return to Bendigo for repairs to our Van etc after our bush camp got caught in the 100 km winds/electrical storms north west of Laverton W.A.....interesting trip..g...

kandagal · kandagal

Just arrived at Ban Ban Springs (Sth Qld). Lots of other RVs here. Had a smooth trip from Westwood (west of Rocky). Passed oodles of RVs heading north.

iana · iana

We/I have been looking at vans for a couple of years now trying to find the one that suited our needs. The closest we have got to the one that ticked all the boxes was when we checked out a Jayco Silverline 24ft model with the recliner chairs in the front. To day we went and rechecked that model (2015 new). No...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, With more and mor free camps insisting on vans being self contained and not discharging grey water onto the ground, what are the alternatives to having a grey water tank permanently installed? For example is there a portable option available. We sometimes do trips where no free camping is in...

19bruce54 · 19bruce54

Hi All Be heading to Western Australia next month and would apreciate any thoughts on crossing the Nullarbor and were to stay. Plan to leave from Ceduna first thing in the morning and usually do around 500 Km a day, any advice on were to aim for day one, two and so on would be a great help along with were to fu...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-17/man-found-alive-after-being-lost-for-three-nights-in-outback-wa/6628800

kiwijims · kiwijims

Firefighters have extinguished a bus fire at a train station in Perth's northern suburbs. The blaze engulfed the rear of a Transperth bus which was parked at the Whitfords train station in Kingsley. The WA Public Transport Authority (PTA) said nobody was on the bus at the time. It is the second Transp...

keiron · keiron

I am looking to replace my van, with one having an en-suite. My dilemna is this; I have lately seen some parks that will only accept fully self contained units, which I believe having "hold-over" tanks for ALL waste water, captured within the van, and disposed of later at presunably a "...

tiger5 · tiger5

Had a brake safe monitor fitted the other day & I am glad to say that it WORKS a TREAT. When we connected the car & van up the alarm sounded plus a red light. Thought the battery was no good brought another still red light & alarm. Checked the brake safe unit & found a blown fuse so now all goo...

frednme · frednme

thankyou for all the replies to my enquiry. much appreciated. think I met happy wanderer at a park in the south burnett some time ago. had a quick chat. do I imagine a cute little dog?

gemmybob · gemmybob

Not exactly thongs, nor pushbikes either.

gandk · gandk

Well we are heading to the Gulf for about a 6 week round trip from Mackay. We have pencilled in Lawn Hill NP of course but wondering who can tell us some good free camps etc and the must do's (and dont's). Kim

JayDee · JayDee

Simple says I:- (Please refer to the front page of this web site) It is because of all the red tape and the charges we have to follow and jump through just to see one of Mother's Natures wonders. And yes!!!! it was there long before the so call indigenous mob arrived and staked a claim. My view is that since o...

frednme · frednme

hi all, read a post not long ago about a couple travelling on $1 per km. I've done a few sums - due to head out to Darwin then Adelaide in the near future and including cp fees and fuel it isn't adding up. I would like to free camp but now solo and prefer a bit of security so that could add to cost (not every nigh...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Our esteemed judge, travel writer Steve Jones, has lovingly sorted through the 300-plus entries to our 'Let There Be Light' phpto competition and revealed the 12 finalists. Now, it is up to you - the grey nomad forumites - to choose your favourite three. To see the top 12 and to cast your vote, follow th...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How much solar do we need ? (Preview) I often see this question on the forum, so I have attempted to provide a simplified explanation in the solar sub section (inside Techies). If you are one of the many who feel you need this type of information I hope you find it helps your understanding.	Plendo	0	612	09:31 AM Jul 19, 2015 by Plendo
	OBSERVATIONS; (Preview) Can;t help but notice the amount of vans both small & large behind fully loaded vehicles here in WA with NO WDH's. Also the amount that come into free camps at 8-9 pm & gone before daylight; seems more like a mission against the clock rather than a holiday.. JC.	justcruisin01	11	1336	06:43 AM Jul 19, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	induction cooker (Preview) HI guys. i am looking for some suggestions on what induction cooker to get when i get my camper trailer.	caseyv	6	840	09:59 PM Jul 18, 2015 by Graden
	Our supposedly restful trip turned into an adventure..... (Preview) *Aussie Paul & Erils SA adventure July 2015*Well, what an enlightening 10 days we have just had. Due to babysitting duties and Eril's trip to Tassie we had an 11 day window to get away. I had some business stuff to pick up in Adelaide and we wanted to visit Erils sisters family.My main job to get the van r...	aussie_paul	7	1795	04:49 PM Jul 18, 2015 by madcart
	TV, aerial and radio not working (Preview) hi was hoping that someone could help us please or has anyone had a similar problem with a Jayco Starcraft 2014 model. Our TV, aerial and radio no longer work although they have been fine for the past 3 months . I have checked the actual TV and this works when plugged into another 12v socket. There seems t...	NicknShaz	5	685	04:46 PM Jul 18, 2015 by Phil C
	Just returned from prospecting Laverton W.A.....damage from wind gusts/storm.. (Preview) G'day, just posted a brief precis'/photos of our prospecting trip to Laverton W.A in 'I Digress'...we were away 6 weeks and had to return to Bendigo for repairs to our Van etc after our bush camp got caught in the 100 km winds/electrical storms north west of Laverton W.A.....interesting trip..g...	Goldfinger	2	725	04:38 PM Jul 18, 2015 by madcart
	Ban Ban Springs (Preview) Just arrived at Ban Ban Springs (Sth Qld). Lots of other RVs here. Had a smooth trip from Westwood (west of Rocky). Passed oodles of RVs heading north.	kandagal	1	726	04:35 PM Jul 18, 2015 by jules47
	Looking at a new van. (Preview) We/I have been looking at vans for a couple of years now trying to find the one that suited our needs. The closest we have got to the one that ticked all the boxes was when we checked out a Jayco Silverline 24ft model with the recliner chairs in the front. To day we went and rechecked that model (2015 new). No...	iana	15	1632	11:24 AM Jul 18, 2015 by Gus1949
	Grey Water Tanks/Containers (Preview) Hi All, With more and mor free camps insisting on vans being self contained and not discharging grey water onto the ground, what are the alternatives to having a grey water tank permanently installed? For example is there a portable option available. We sometimes do trips where no free camping is in...	Hurls	26	7975	09:57 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Sarge9
	Heading Western Australia (Preview) Hi All Be heading to Western Australia next month and would apreciate any thoughts on crossing the Nullarbor and were to stay. Plan to leave from Ceduna first thing in the morning and usually do around 500 Km a day, any advice on were to aim for day one, two and so on would be a great help along with were to fu...	19bruce54	12	1488	07:37 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Felicia
	Tourist Survives Three Nights Lost Near Mitchell Falls In the Kimberleys in WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-17/man-found-alive-after-being-lost-for-three-nights-in-outback-wa/6628800	Weevil	0	691	06:53 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Weevil
	Yet another TransPerth Bus goes up in flames !! (Preview) Firefighters have extinguished a bus fire at a train station in Perth's northern suburbs. The blaze engulfed the rear of a Transperth bus which was parked at the Whitfords train station in Kingsley. The WA Public Transport Authority (PTA) said nobody was on the bus at the time. It is the second Transp...	kiwijims	6	1206	06:50 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Weevil
	self contained caravans (Preview) I am looking to replace my van, with one having an en-suite. My dilemna is this; I have lately seen some parks that will only accept fully self contained units, which I believe having "hold-over" tanks for ALL waste water, captured within the van, and disposed of later at presunably a "...	keiron	16	2016	05:30 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Baz421
	Battery monitor (Preview) Had a brake safe monitor fitted the other day & I am glad to say that it WORKS a TREAT. When we connected the car & van up the alarm sounded plus a red light. Thought the battery was no good brought another still red light & alarm. Checked the brake safe unit & found a blown fuse so now all goo...	tiger5	3	872	02:21 PM Jul 17, 2015 by Phil C
	hello again (Preview) thankyou for all the replies to my enquiry. much appreciated. think I met happy wanderer at a park in the south burnett some time ago. had a quick chat. do I imagine a cute little dog?	frednme	4	1059	10:36 AM Jul 17, 2015 by Dougwe
	Thong tree revisited. (Preview) Not exactly thongs, nor pushbikes either.	gemmybob	5	1096	08:00 AM Jul 17, 2015 by brickies
	HEADING TO THE GULF WHERE CAN YOU SUGGEST (Preview) Well we are heading to the Gulf for about a 6 week round trip from Mackay. We have pencilled in Lawn Hill NP of course but wondering who can tell us some good free camps etc and the must do's (and dont's). Kim	gandk	4	630	07:36 PM Jul 16, 2015 by pauline
	Why have visitor numbers to Uluru been plunging? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Simple says I:- (Please refer to the front page of this web site) It is because of all the red tape and the charges we have to follow and jump through just to see one of Mother's Natures wonders. And yes!!!! it was there long before the so call indigenous mob arrived and staked a claim. My view is that since o...	JayDee	32	2180	05:07 PM Jul 16, 2015 by brickies
	travelling (Preview) hi all, read a post not long ago about a couple travelling on $1 per km. I've done a few sums - due to head out to Darwin then Adelaide in the near future and including cp fees and fuel it isn't adding up. I would like to free camp but now solo and prefer a bit of security so that could add to cost (not every nigh...	frednme	8	1258	04:00 PM Jul 16, 2015 by The Phantom
	Photo competition finalists announced (Preview) Our esteemed judge, travel writer Steve Jones, has lovingly sorted through the 300-plus entries to our 'Let There Be Light' phpto competition and revealed the 12 finalists. Now, it is up to you - the grey nomad forumites - to choose your favourite three. To see the top 12 and to cast your vote, follow th...	Webmaster	7	928	01:05 PM Jul 16, 2015 by Webmaster
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