The Grey Nomads - General

blaze · blaze

I like to get there a bit early but where can I park up while I wait for boarding, caravan is 24 foot cheers blaze

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day All, We left Roma with all things in good working order and travelled down to Dirranbandi where we stayed the night now $25pn . Nice little park. From there we travelled to Lightning Ridge and stayed at the Lightning Ridge Tourist Park. The managers Brooke & Mark are very friendly. Brooke is...

JayDee · JayDee

In the market for new generator. We have being using a "el cheapo" gennie for 4 - 5 years and yes a couple of issues with same. Now there is a Caravan camping show on in Brisbane this week, so will check out the products. Honda EU 20i will be I am guessing around $1700 mark. Now I can buy 120 watt or...

JackieP · JackieP

We set off from Brisbane nearly 2 weeks ago and so far have made it to Rubyvale where we will stay for a few days with friends. Stopped over night in a few places ( Dawson River Rest Area & Virgin Rocks are probably my favourites up to now ) Have had some great nights sitting around camp fires talking t...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, We need to purchase a black box for our vast satellite. Can anyone recommend a brand. thanks. rocket n strop

Eager grey nomads · Eager grey nomads

Does anyone have recommendations or suggestions re. fold up bikes to fit in the back of the ute while towing a pop top?

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

G'day, Going on another prospecting recce' for month or so.. or year or so.....leaving in the morning with Julie and little Pepe Pooch...... If you see the following rig on the Highways, I'm on Channel 40...say Gidday........or please feel welcome to introduce yourself if we're roadside campi...

dogsnme · dogsnme

looking at buying a Saturn Omni 3000. Wondering if it's worth paying so much or are there cheaper ones that are pretty good. Decisions, decisions. Hope someone can help!

blaze · blaze

left perth at 12.30 pm on Friday and arrived in the barrossa valley on Wednesday morning at 6.30 am. Quite a bit of early morning and late nights. The only live animals were 1 small roo, couple of rabbits and a lonely owl. Quite a few dead ones on the WA end of the eyre h/way. The head wind in the day time was te...

RLLakeside · RLLakeside

I am always getting lost after leaving boat, I seem to get on the freeway to geelong and then having to go around melb the looong way Has to be a easier way?? HELP

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

Sue and I will be at the Brisbane RV Show on Monday, and we are looking at caravans, motorhomes and 5th wheelers. We want something that is built to a very high standard, is easy to tow, not too big but still comfortable inside for extended trips. Able to carry a reasonable load - one fellow on a previous t...

Allany · Allany

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/why-a-3500kg-tow-rating-may-not-really-be-a-3500kg-tow-rating/#.VXAadji1xms.facebook

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

We went yesterday , I hope they finish the construction soon , it was all over the place , dead ends a plenty , things tucked away , probably missed a lot , the directory map they gave you was hard to work out . Won't get me back until all the construction is finished.

Dougwe · Dougwe

......arrived in Townsville overnight. Yep my good friends and fellow forumite "Dazren" and his lovely wife Renata have blessed Townsville with there presents. I had arranged for the Mayor to roll out the red carpet and arranged the welcoming committee but the wind must have blown away...

liz795 · liz795

I did order a sticker awhile ago but haven't received it yet

Plodnalong · Plodnalong

Plodnalong spent almost 3 years on the road in Australia between April 2012 and Jan 2015, mostly with his Plodnalong Patrol and an old 15ft Chesney caravan. Some of you will have seen him round and about. He worked mainly picking fruit and on grain receival sites between Qld and Vic though he did have a g...

petengail · petengail

https://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/news/a/28318377/exclusive-campsites-for-the-rich-only/

Eager grey nomads · Eager grey nomads

As new retirees, we are considering upgrading from 16ft Millard Horizon pop-top single axle without shower/toilet, to a 17.5 Jayco Journey double axle pop-top with shower & toilet for more extended touring. Any helpful comments, suggestions or opinions on this? Thanks heaps. Can't wait t...

enzed · enzed

Had my eyes tested in Cairns this week, and needed new progressive glasses. The optician showed me cheap frames for $99 and better ones for $300. The quote for the lenses alone was almost $800 without non reflective lenses or radiation protection. Naturally, I balked at this blatant greed and went aw...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

old and new.. -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Friday 5th of June 2015 07:46:48 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	where to park while waiting to board the sprit in melbourne (Preview) I like to get there a bit early but where can I park up while I wait for boarding, caravan is 24 foot cheers blaze	blaze	12	1200	12:15 PM Jun 8, 2015 by blaze
	Once More The Journey Continues (Preview) G'Day All, We left Roma with all things in good working order and travelled down to Dirranbandi where we stayed the night now $25pn . Nice little park. From there we travelled to Lightning Ridge and stayed at the Lightning Ridge Tourist Park. The managers Brooke & Mark are very friendly. Brooke is...	Peterpan	3	669	08:04 AM Jun 8, 2015 by Peterpan
	Honda Gennie V other power supplies. (Preview) In the market for new generator. We have being using a "el cheapo" gennie for 4 - 5 years and yes a couple of issues with same. Now there is a Caravan camping show on in Brisbane this week, so will check out the products. Honda EU 20i will be I am guessing around $1700 mark. Now I can buy 120 watt or...	JayDee	13	1498	02:34 AM Jun 8, 2015 by The Phantom
	Lovin' the life (Preview) We set off from Brisbane nearly 2 weeks ago and so far have made it to Rubyvale where we will stay for a few days with friends. Stopped over night in a few places ( Dawson River Rest Area & Virgin Rocks are probably my favourites up to now ) Have had some great nights sitting around camp fires talking t...	JackieP	3	648	10:50 PM Jun 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	BLACK BOX FOR VAST SATELLITE (Preview) Hi Everyone, We need to purchase a black box for our vast satellite. Can anyone recommend a brand. thanks. rocket n strop	the rocket	5	975	10:07 PM Jun 7, 2015 by Baz421
	Fold up bikes? (Preview) Does anyone have recommendations or suggestions re. fold up bikes to fit in the back of the ute while towing a pop top?	Eager grey nomads	3	685	08:23 PM Jun 7, 2015 by Treecrest14
	Leaving for Laverton W.A. 7/6, from Bendigo... (Preview) G'day, Going on another prospecting recce' for month or so.. or year or so.....leaving in the morning with Julie and little Pepe Pooch...... If you see the following rig on the Highways, I'm on Channel 40...say Gidday........or please feel welcome to introduce yourself if we're roadside campi...	Goldfinger	6	810	04:48 PM Jun 7, 2015 by kiwijims
	Antennas (Preview) looking at buying a Saturn Omni 3000. Wondering if it's worth paying so much or are there cheaper ones that are pretty good. Decisions, decisions. Hope someone can help!	dogsnme	7	1095	03:10 PM Jun 7, 2015 by dogsnme
	epic drive (Preview) left perth at 12.30 pm on Friday and arrived in the barrossa valley on Wednesday morning at 6.30 am. Quite a bit of early morning and late nights. The only live animals were 1 small roo, couple of rabbits and a lonely owl. Quite a few dead ones on the WA end of the eyre h/way. The head wind in the day time was te...	blaze	5	927	12:12 PM Jun 7, 2015 by blaze
	getting to hume highway from port phillip bay after getting off boat (Preview) I am always getting lost after leaving boat, I seem to get on the freeway to geelong and then having to go around melb the looong way Has to be a easier way?? HELP	RLLakeside	15	4394	10:47 AM Jun 7, 2015 by Chris61
	Going to the Brisbane RV Show on Monday - what should we be looking at? (Preview) Sue and I will be at the Brisbane RV Show on Monday, and we are looking at caravans, motorhomes and 5th wheelers. We want something that is built to a very high standard, is easy to tow, not too big but still comfortable inside for extended trips. Able to carry a reasonable load - one fellow on a previous t...	rexboggs5	10	1055	09:04 AM Jun 7, 2015 by JayDee
	Tow vehicles (Preview) https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/why-a-3500kg-tow-rating-may-not-really-be-a-3500kg-tow-rating/#.VXAadji1xms.facebook	Allany	11	1717	09:21 PM Jun 6, 2015 by signwilson
	Brisbane Caravan Show (Preview) We went yesterday , I hope they finish the construction soon , it was all over the place , dead ends a plenty , things tucked away , probably missed a lot , the directory map they gave you was hard to work out . Won't get me back until all the construction is finished.	goldcoaster	4	796	09:12 PM Jun 6, 2015 by signwilson
	VIP's..... (Preview) ......arrived in Townsville overnight. Yep my good friends and fellow forumite "Dazren" and his lovely wife Renata have blessed Townsville with there presents. I had arranged for the Mayor to roll out the red carpet and arranged the welcoming committee but the wind must have blown away...	Dougwe	2	818	09:10 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	Grey nomad sticker (Preview) I did order a sticker awhile ago but haven't received it yet	liz795	1	521	08:33 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Sheba
	Whatever happened to Plodnalong? (Preview) Plodnalong spent almost 3 years on the road in Australia between April 2012 and Jan 2015, mostly with his Plodnalong Patrol and an old 15ft Chesney caravan. Some of you will have seen him round and about. He worked mainly picking fruit and on grain receival sites between Qld and Vic though he did have a g...	Plodnalong	5	1188	08:03 PM Jun 6, 2015 by jules47
	Campsites for the mega rich... (Preview) https://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/news/a/28318377/exclusive-campsites-for-the-rich-only/	petengail	4	1135	05:06 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Casualkev
	upgrading 16ft to 17.5ft with shower & toilet (Preview) As new retirees, we are considering upgrading from 16ft Millard Horizon pop-top single axle without shower/toilet, to a 17.5 Jayco Journey double axle pop-top with shower & toilet for more extended touring. Any helpful comments, suggestions or opinions on this? Thanks heaps. Can't wait t...	Eager grey nomads	12	2468	02:54 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Eager grey nomads
	Prescription Glasses Rip Off ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Had my eyes tested in Cairns this week, and needed new progressive glasses. The optician showed me cheap frames for $99 and better ones for $300. The quote for the lenses alone was almost $800 without non reflective lenses or radiation protection. Naturally, I balked at this blatant greed and went aw...	enzed	46	13921	02:20 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Dok
	Something different , (Preview) old and new.. -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Friday 5th of June 2015 07:46:48 PM	Aus-Kiwi	2	749	10:34 AM Jun 6, 2015 by done dreaming
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