The Grey Nomads - General

OMD · OMD

Hope we don't encounter to many nights like last nite. 11.30 last night out side in cyclonic conditions putting awning away. had the couple next helping as linda wasn't strong enough to hold her end on her own. They had bit of trouble also .and yes did go over and offer my asisstance. all the gear out of o...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Nocked this up yesterday

OMD · OMD

Went and looked at it today at heatherbrye and fits the bill. Take over tomorrow then just have to have electric brakes fitted so we can carry on our trip down to sydney. It's the 2009 LS-U with 158k on clock. Pic once get back and hooked up. OMD, ( Peter)

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

Hi All, Just wondering how many grey nomads are traveling while on a dsp, and has anyone had any problems with centerlink

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are looking at getting a portable heater for the van while we do some free camping ,is there a good gas heater and what size do you recommend ,have looked at the primus buddy but don't know if that would be over kill for a 18ft van, never free camped before so any advice would be great

Beth54 · Beth54

I haven't been there myself, but my sister went through there recently and most of it is now fenced off and there's a sign saying no camping, and another say 20 hours maximum stay. Which is what I think is termed an oxymoron.

the rocket · the rocket

I was wondering how many of us on here are on the road full time. Are you on the road full time.

rosco · rosco

hi all. Rarely pop into the forum now, but when I have I don't see any sign of Wombat. where has he gone?

roadtourer · roadtourer

Daddio and myself are planning a trip to Jindabyne through the mt kosciuszko national park I am wondering if anyone has taken the alpine hwy with their RV's? i went through there in 2008 and vaguely remember the road but with a standard car I didn't have problems. just wondering if anyone of you have t...

Santa · Santa

The Copper Coast Council has installed a dump point in Moonta SA, very convenient, we get a lot of holiday makers up this way, until now the closest point was in Kadina, a drive of approx 12 km. Subsidized by the CMCA. Its located on Frances Terrace, almost down to where it intersects with Blyth Terrace....

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

I have had one of these for some time now, a few days back in extreme heat a gas hose crimped end blew off. This device is supposed to shut off the gas flow in this kind of situation & it failed to do so loosing a cyl, of gas, as we were away from camp at the time so not impressed with that. Had a look on the nett...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Can I get some thoughts on buying an exrental motorhome. A friend is considering it and I don't have any experience of these.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-18/one-dead-one-missing-at-salmon-holes/6403082?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 18th of April 2...

Cupie · Cupie

Magic Autumn weather. Beautiful blue skies with a hint of cloud. Nice gentle breeze on my back deck. Just perfect for breakfast (Lunch & Dinner) sitting in the sun. 19 to 23 today & 21 at my place at 5.30pm. Kayaks loaded on to the Patrol ready to shoot off just down the road to Tallebudgera...

Nelly · Nelly

Hello all - are any nomads going to the festival?

roadtourer · roadtourer

Our Journey so farAs promised I would write to you all and cover why I was MIA for the past year. So I've decided to begin from mid last year actually around May things began with the dramatic life. In May my Pop had a heart attack and a fall broke his ankle and being a frail older man he had a pacer put in (as...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers, we have a new van and have been out in it twice. So the toilet cassette has only been emptied twice... Both times on replacing the cassette, the toilet 'flush' will not work... First time it was looked at by the factory guys, they said two wires has come adrift... But it has happened aga...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/arson-rampage-deliberately-lit-fires-burn-27000ha-in-wa-in-just-three-months/story-fnhocxo3-1227309746041

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

I have posted a longer text about this place on the free camps topic, but be warned - its a dump and worth a max of $10 a night, not $25. The caretakers will also try to rip you off by charging you for the 7th night - when in fact it is free. Very limited power - what few are around the place require a standard 24...

franstev · franstev

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=819502358128963&set=a.286285911450613.67419.100002076186700&type=1

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What a night in nelson bay. (Preview) Hope we don't encounter to many nights like last nite. 11.30 last night out side in cyclonic conditions putting awning away. had the couple next helping as linda wasn't strong enough to hold her end on her own. They had bit of trouble also .and yes did go over and offer my asisstance. all the gear out of o...	OMD	3	1047	10:19 AM Apr 21, 2015 by Cupie
	Toasted (Preview) Nocked this up yesterday	Woody n Sue	7	1110	09:13 AM Apr 21, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Now owner of a Isuzu D-Max 3ltr turbo desiel (Preview) Went and looked at it today at heatherbrye and fits the bill. Take over tomorrow then just have to have electric brakes fitted so we can carry on our trip down to sydney. It's the 2009 LS-U with 158k on clock. Pic once get back and hooked up. OMD, ( Peter)	OMD	2	699	10:04 PM Apr 20, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	pensions (Preview) Hi All, Just wondering how many grey nomads are traveling while on a dsp, and has anyone had any problems with centerlink	uncle wombat	8	1743	09:45 PM Apr 20, 2015 by uncle wombat
	Portable heaters (Preview) We are looking at getting a portable heater for the van while we do some free camping ,is there a good gas heater and what size do you recommend ,have looked at the primus buddy but don't know if that would be over kill for a 18ft van, never free camped before so any advice would be great	Cowboy7307	20	6694	04:46 PM Apr 20, 2015 by Grey Gra
	No camping at Dickabram Bridge. (Preview) I haven't been there myself, but my sister went through there recently and most of it is now fenced off and there's a sign saying no camping, and another say 20 hours maximum stay. Which is what I think is termed an oxymoron.	Beth54	13	2244	04:19 PM Apr 20, 2015 by Beth54
	ON THE ROAD FULL TIME (Preview) I was wondering how many of us on here are on the road full time. Are you on the road full time.	the rocket	27	1718	04:18 PM Apr 20, 2015 by spice
	What happened to Wonmbat? (closed) (Preview) hi all. Rarely pop into the forum now, but when I have I don't see any sign of Wombat. where has he gone?	rosco	9	1195	02:54 PM Apr 20, 2015 by Webmaster
	Question for my grey nomad travellers? (Preview) Daddio and myself are planning a trip to Jindabyne through the mt kosciuszko national park I am wondering if anyone has taken the alpine hwy with their RV's? i went through there in 2008 and vaguely remember the road but with a standard car I didn't have problems. just wondering if anyone of you have t...	roadtourer	19	1585	02:47 PM Apr 20, 2015 by PeterD
	New dump point Moonta SA. (Preview) The Copper Coast Council has installed a dump point in Moonta SA, very convenient, we get a lot of holiday makers up this way, until now the closest point was in Kadina, a drive of approx 12 km. Subsidized by the CMCA. Its located on Frances Terrace, almost down to where it intersects with Blyth Terrace....	Santa	0	657	01:35 PM Apr 20, 2015 by Santa
	GAS FUSE;; (Preview) I have had one of these for some time now, a few days back in extreme heat a gas hose crimped end blew off. This device is supposed to shut off the gas flow in this kind of situation & it failed to do so loosing a cyl, of gas, as we were away from camp at the time so not impressed with that. Had a look on the nett...	justcruisin01	11	4507	11:10 AM Apr 20, 2015 by Dougwe
	Anyone out there bought an ex rental Mitsubishi triton motorhome? (Preview) Can I get some thoughts on buying an exrental motorhome. A friend is considering it and I don't have any experience of these.	Evie n Rhys	8	1114	04:53 AM Apr 20, 2015 by Evie n Rhys
	One man dead another missing at South West Salmon hole (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-18/one-dead-one-missing-at-salmon-holes/6403082?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 18th of April 2...	kiwijims	7	1266	09:52 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Dhutime
	Brisbane 17/4/2015 (Preview) Magic Autumn weather. Beautiful blue skies with a hint of cloud. Nice gentle breeze on my back deck. Just perfect for breakfast (Lunch & Dinner) sitting in the sun. 19 to 23 today & 21 at my place at 5.30pm. Kayaks loaded on to the Patrol ready to shoot off just down the road to Tallebudgera...	Cupie	4	904	08:43 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Beth54
	Bright Autumn Festval (Preview) Hello all - are any nomads going to the festival?	Nelly	7	762	08:11 PM Apr 19, 2015 by rosco
	2014 - 2015 so far (Preview) Our Journey so farAs promised I would write to you all and cover why I was MIA for the past year. So I've decided to begin from mid last year actually around May things began with the dramatic life. In May my Pop had a heart attack and a fall broke his ankle and being a frail older man he had a pacer put in (as...	roadtourer	6	1027	07:11 PM Apr 19, 2015 by roadtourer
	Dometic toilet (Preview) Hi Campers, we have a new van and have been out in it twice. So the toilet cassette has only been emptied twice... Both times on replacing the cassette, the toilet 'flush' will not work... First time it was looked at by the factory guys, they said two wires has come adrift... But it has happened aga...	Jay-Jay	2	777	05:03 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	ARSONISTS SUMMER OF SHAME IN W.A. (Preview) http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/arson-rampage-deliberately-lit-fires-burn-27000ha-in-wa-in-just-three-months/story-fnhocxo3-1227309746041	kiwijims	1	508	04:59 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	St Pats racecourse camping area, Broken Hill (Preview) I have posted a longer text about this place on the free camps topic, but be warned - its a dump and worth a max of $10 a night, not $25. The caretakers will also try to rip you off by charging you for the 7th night - when in fact it is free. Very limited power - what few are around the place require a standard 24...	Bruce and Bev	1	723	04:51 PM Apr 19, 2015 by TommyG
	came across this (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=819502358128963&set=a.286285911450613.67419.100002076186700&type=1	franstev	2	1006	07:36 AM Apr 19, 2015 by 03_Troopy
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