The Grey Nomads - General

OMD · OMD

linda just cooked thermo-chef pumpkin soup and we both done webers bread and butter pudding in the weber, two of the best things we put in the van. I think we eat better out here than we did at home. OMD

brickies · brickies

Just had a phone call from a mate that he was going to stop at this site number 38 in camps 8 , It's is now closed and no camping signs have been installed , Alligator Creek Roadhouse is 22klm south of Townsville he has been told the roadhouse sick of cleaning up rubbish left behind .

OMD · OMD

Spent awhile now searching the forums trying to solve my water pressure problem. It works fine on the 12 volt pump but not under mains pressure so after cleaning this cleaning that but to no avail until today. Never thought of checking hose, yep the hose has a one-way valve in it and restricts The water...

Peter Anschau · Peter Anschau

My wife and I are contemplating selling up and hitting the road but have a number of concerns and would appreciate feedback from people who have been in a similar position and took the plunge. I am 59 and wify is 57 both still working but had enough, two weddings in the next 6 months and then decision time W...

JayDee · JayDee

Quote ...."Sunshine Coast council in Queensland has decided to increase out-of-season site fees at its Cotton Tree and Mooloolaba caravan parks to $57 nightly. Sites at other parks will rise by about 4 percent." unquoteI am betting that the price is for 2 people, so now consider same o...

Spydermann · Spydermann

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/3133526/pioneer-park-freedom-camping-trial-could-be-cancelled/?cs=62

Heather42 · Heather42

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3115354/The-Appleby-aftermath-Historic-market-town-left-strewn-debris-mattresses-toilet-rolls-annual-horse-fair.html

OMD · OMD

Hi all, anyone stayed at workmans beach up at Agnes waters, we thought we would head up there on Saturday from here at woodgate, then we are going onto Cape Palmerston on word of mouth that one. cheers OMD

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/severe.shtml Cheers - John

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day All, The other day travelling through Gilgandra we came across an AVan at a rakish angle back end out towards the centre of the road. A lady, looking bewildered was in attendance. We pulled over and went back to see if we could help. Another passerby came over and between us we managed to lift th...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/ravenshoe-cafe-explosion-witnesses-...

Oxley · Oxley

I have been on the road fulltime for 18 months and mainly work 3 month at a time, mainly in meat processing.I have also twice now had a crack at some of the Caretaker situations advertised on Gumtree (maybe my first mistake) and twice bitten. First property was run by a cranky goat, who decided I hadnt p...

OMD · OMD

We went to spend a few days in toowoomba couple of weeks back but as we had a small dog and the dog friendly parks were booked out so kept going but did try the one out of town by the river, they wanted $2.50 for our dog. I asked what they would be feeding her, lol. What is the money for, she is a mini foxy that li...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

We are seriously considering upgrading to an 18' van with shower and toilet. At this moment, the two that meet our budget and tare requirements and that we actually like are the Coromal and the Avan. We already have an 8yo Avan hardtop which has been excellent, extremely comfortable and reliable, but...

elliemike · elliemike

Just came across this site on the Web. Might be useful. https://www.home-camp.com/ People using their Home for overnight camping on the property. Interesting to see how it works out.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Where you may ask; just call into Barn Hill .WA. IF you do then try for a late arvo low tide, walk south along the beach for about 1 to1.5kl ;around the rocky outcrop to the next bay. Spectaculator rock formations ; water from a spring runs accross the beach & reflects the rocks; along with the colours...

glassies · glassies

howdy everybody , i have a couple of friends who are travelling and they asked me i maybe i could ask if anyone may know of a link that actualy gives you the whole scenario of picking ! A long time ago i met people who went from north to south west ect for picking season and picked whateve was going at the ti...

Wandererone · Wandererone

Somebody told me recently that it was now compulsory to carry warning triangles in caravans (NSW) Apparently someone got checked by police locally and was fined for not carrying them. Does anybody know if this is true?

Channel7 · Channel7

Good afternoon,I am a Channel 7 news reporter in Sydney, and am working on a story based on new figures from Bankwest. The report found a 6.6% rise in business ownership among those aged 65 or older. It's the highest growth among all age groups. Tomorrow, we would love to interview someone in or near...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Hi Folks, Thought about putting this in Tech area but thought more replies likely here. I am going overseas soon and am looking at getting an android tablet. What recommendations (or warnings!) / pointers do you have to be able to run Wikicamps. TIA Pete

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thermo-chef and weber (Preview) linda just cooked thermo-chef pumpkin soup and we both done webers bread and butter pudding in the weber, two of the best things we put in the van. I think we eat better out here than we did at home. OMD	OMD	6	921	11:35 AM Jun 12, 2015 by gregnshas
	Alligator Creek Roadhouse (Preview) Just had a phone call from a mate that he was going to stop at this site number 38 in camps 8 , It's is now closed and no camping signs have been installed , Alligator Creek Roadhouse is 22klm south of Townsville he has been told the roadhouse sick of cleaning up rubbish left behind .	brickies	2	1124	11:01 AM Jun 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	Found it found it, water pressure fixed. (Preview) Spent awhile now searching the forums trying to solve my water pressure problem. It works fine on the 12 volt pump but not under mains pressure so after cleaning this cleaning that but to no avail until today. Never thought of checking hose, yep the hose has a one-way valve in it and restricts The water...	OMD	1	654	10:58 AM Jun 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	Taking that first step to becoming a grey nomad (Preview) My wife and I are contemplating selling up and hitting the road but have a number of concerns and would appreciate feedback from people who have been in a similar position and took the plunge. I am 59 and wify is 57 both still working but had enough, two weddings in the next 6 months and then decision time W...	Peter Anschau	23	1541	10:23 AM Jun 12, 2015 by Flags2
	C.Park fees go over the top (Preview) Quote ...."Sunshine Coast council in Queensland has decided to increase out-of-season site fees at its Cotton Tree and Mooloolaba caravan parks to $57 nightly. Sites at other parks will rise by about 4 percent." unquoteI am betting that the price is for 2 people, so now consider same o...	JayDee	12	1554	09:18 AM Jun 12, 2015 by brickies
	Free Camping Ballarat (Preview) http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/3133526/pioneer-park-freedom-camping-trial-could-be-cancelled/?cs=62	Spydermann	13	3465	09:13 AM Jun 12, 2015 by aussietraveller
	gypsies and campers leave a mess in UK (Preview) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3115354/The-Appleby-aftermath-Historic-market-town-left-strewn-debris-mattresses-toilet-rolls-annual-horse-fair.html	Heather42	5	910	08:17 AM Jun 12, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Workmans beach, (Preview) Hi all, anyone stayed at workmans beach up at Agnes waters, we thought we would head up there on Saturday from here at woodgate, then we are going onto Cape Palmerston on word of mouth that one. cheers OMD	OMD	4	978	07:29 AM Jun 12, 2015 by gandk
	Dangerous weather warning for Victoria... (Preview) Gday... http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/severe.shtml Cheers - John	rockylizard	4	837	08:06 PM Jun 11, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	A little Boo Boo (Preview) G'Day All, The other day travelling through Gilgandra we came across an AVan at a rakish angle back end out towards the centre of the road. A lady, looking bewildered was in attendance. We pulled over and went back to see if we could help. Another passerby came over and between us we managed to lift th...	Peterpan	10	1205	05:50 PM Jun 11, 2015 by Long Weekend
	Ravenshoe (Preview) http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/ravenshoe-cafe-explosion-witnesses-...	NeilandRaine	8	1554	03:48 PM Jun 11, 2015 by Happywanderer
	Working while travelling and bad experiences. (Preview) I have been on the road fulltime for 18 months and mainly work 3 month at a time, mainly in meat processing.I have also twice now had a crack at some of the Caretaker situations advertised on Gumtree (maybe my first mistake) and twice bitten. First property was run by a cranky goat, who decided I hadnt p...	Oxley	5	1483	08:37 AM Jun 11, 2015 by Oxley
	C/parks charging for pets, (Preview) We went to spend a few days in toowoomba couple of weeks back but as we had a small dog and the dog friendly parks were booked out so kept going but did try the one out of town by the river, they wanted $2.50 for our dog. I asked what they would be feeding her, lol. What is the money for, she is a mini foxy that li...	OMD	6	801	07:27 AM Jun 11, 2015 by Pondy
	Coromal or Avan? (Preview) We are seriously considering upgrading to an 18' van with shower and toilet. At this moment, the two that meet our budget and tare requirements and that we actually like are the Coromal and the Avan. We already have an 8yo Avan hardtop which has been excellent, extremely comfortable and reliable, but...	Stratman77	17	4482	12:11 AM Jun 11, 2015 by Stratman77
	Home Camp (Preview) Just came across this site on the Web. Might be useful. https://www.home-camp.com/ People using their Home for overnight camping on the property. Interesting to see how it works out.	elliemike	3	722	09:10 PM Jun 10, 2015 by Weevil
	A PRIME LOCATION! (Preview) Where you may ask; just call into Barn Hill .WA. IF you do then try for a late arvo low tide, walk south along the beach for about 1 to1.5kl ;around the rocky outcrop to the next bay. Spectaculator rock formations ; water from a spring runs accross the beach & reflects the rocks; along with the colours...	justcruisin01	11	1326	07:27 PM Jun 10, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Link for picking seasons (Preview) howdy everybody , i have a couple of friends who are travelling and they asked me i maybe i could ask if anyone may know of a link that actualy gives you the whole scenario of picking ! A long time ago i met people who went from north to south west ect for picking season and picked whateve was going at the ti...	glassies	2	505	07:25 PM Jun 10, 2015 by glassies
	Warning Triangles (Preview) Somebody told me recently that it was now compulsory to carry warning triangles in caravans (NSW) Apparently someone got checked by police locally and was fined for not carrying them. Does anybody know if this is true?	Wandererone	21	3442	06:11 PM Jun 10, 2015 by hako
	Channel 7 Interview (Preview) Good afternoon,I am a Channel 7 news reporter in Sydney, and am working on a story based on new figures from Bankwest. The report found a 6.6% rise in business ownership among those aged 65 or older. It's the highest growth among all age groups. Tomorrow, we would love to interview someone in or near...	Channel7	2	1054	12:32 PM Jun 10, 2015 by JayDee
	Good choice of Android tablet for Wikicamps? (Preview) Hi Folks, Thought about putting this in Tech area but thought more replies likely here. I am going overseas soon and am looking at getting an android tablet. What recommendations (or warnings!) / pointers do you have to be able to run Wikicamps. TIA Pete	Cadpete	9	1416	12:06 PM Jun 10, 2015 by Cadpete
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