The Grey Nomads - General

Explorer · Explorer

Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day. The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for" He he it's still early and I may get some more calls. Mike.

PurgaEd · PurgaEd

Good afternoon all My wife and I have taken the leap and ordered our first van. I have been researching / asking questions / going to caravan shows and visiting yards for 2 years. I have settled on a Goldstar 1960 (19'6"), made and sold only by the manufacturer in South Australia. It will be built a...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are heading to Adelaide and were going to go via Portland and wondered what is good cabin accommodation there ` have looked on some places on Google and a lot dont have good reviews, wishing now we were taking the van but not worth it for two weeks

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I'm fitting some new curtains in my good ole bus / motorhome . I'm selling it and don't want colour that could offend .. I was thinking light grey ? So many options ? What do people think ? [URL=http://s4.photobucket.com/user/EBXR8240/media/bus022_zps39759016.jpg.html][IMG]https://i4.ph...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We have spent the last few days with Sarg, at Coorella Dam/ Clem Walton park about 60 k from Mt Isa. what a great bloke. He could not have made us more welcome despite me breaking his car. Many a yarn told and a few beers consumed around the campfire. We also met GN's Jan and Kevin, again great people. Thanks...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/fremantle-rail-bridge-to-reopen-monday/5707432

kiwijims · kiwijims

Roads closed after flooding in WA's South WestUpdated about an hour agoFri 29 Aug 2014, 8:49pmVIDEO: Storm lashes South West (ABC News)PHOTO: A Donnybrook orchard was submerged after wild weather swept through the region.(Roxanne Taylor: ABC News)MAP: Donnybrook 6239Roads have been clo...

Tornado · Tornado

We are planning our first ever road trip in a hired campervan from Adelaide to Perth in mid-September. Would like to try some free camping sites but I am concerned if it is safe to camp on our own. Any advice appreciated. Any other hints also appreciated.

beiffe · beiffe

I had to purchase a new blood pressure monitor as my old one was about 15 years old and the readings were getting way out of the ball park. Got mine checked at a chemist, I did a reading with mine and then straight away did a test with theirs. The readings were a long way apart. The chemist advised that the exp...

Allany · Allany

What mud flaps do i put on the back of the patrol for towing? i have seen a few vehicles with mudflaps that look like long broom bristles can anyone tell me where to get these? allan -- Edited by Allany on Thursday 28th of August 2014 03:14:30 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

Continue to get ready now for bad weather from Lancelin to Bremer BayThursday 28 August 2014 - 4:55 PMIf you live between Lancelin to Northam to Lake Grace to Bremer Bay you need to get ready now for the bad weather coming this evening.This includes people in the Perth Metropolitan area, Mandurah, Yo...

rastas · rastas

Hi At present we are in Mareeba enjoying the lovely sunshine. We are staying at this fantastic place just out of Mareeba called Ringers Rest. It is on private property and costs $10.00 per night. It is basic with some power sites. The owner Davenport is a real character and joins in around the campfire...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, I apologise for putting this request in "General" but it is not really a Techie question. As some of you know I am looking at replacing the Avan (not the twins though) with something a little bigger and not have to put anything up or down, around 18' or 19'6" with a ensuite. I ha...

turbopete · turbopete

Are any grey nomads going to the gathering at Trilby Station

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all I have been chatting with quite a few truckies of late and one of their major concerns with us Caravaners Is the amount of people that are not contactable via UHF and as a result have a great deal of concern about passing safely. What truckies need to know is that you can help them pass with safety for...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

Since we purchased our Swan the bag pile has grown Table in a bag generator in a bag solar in a bag baby q in a bag Ozpig in a bag Engel in a bag my tools in a bag Might need a bigger tug and van

Awatea · Awatea

Hello Everyone, I am still new to this and hope this isn't too silly a question. My HiAce has just been fitted out.....it has no bull bar though. Should I get one put on, if I plan on doing a lot of travelling? Also, can I get a bike rack on the back, or should I just put the bike inside? Thankyou, I love this for...

Sully · Sully

Hello all, I'm new here and I have not searched the forum so I have little doubt that the 'subject' above has been discussed already. Having retired 2.5 years ago I knew my wife and I would be on a tight budget. No problems with that and I have been surprised at some of the support we oldies do get. However...

lawrie · lawrie

We are looking for a nicelace to stay for a few days south of Broome,we can free camp or c/park, we thought about 200 to 250 ks south of Broome lawrie

Senior Member · Jenzarl

Yay I have now posted enough times on the forum to be classed as a Senior Member

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The absolute insult today! Twice. (Preview) Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day. The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for" He he it's still early and I may get some more calls. Mike.	Explorer	26	2060	08:26 PM Aug 30, 2014 by PurgaEd
	Advice for a novice - Please! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Good afternoon all My wife and I have taken the leap and ordered our first van. I have been researching / asking questions / going to caravan shows and visiting yards for 2 years. I have settled on a Goldstar 1960 (19'6"), made and sold only by the manufacturer in South Australia. It will be built a...	PurgaEd	33	6428	06:15 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Phil C
	Accomondation in Portland Vic (Preview) We are heading to Adelaide and were going to go via Portland and wondered what is good cabin accommodation there ` have looked on some places on Google and a lot dont have good reviews, wishing now we were taking the van but not worth it for two weeks	Cowboy7307	4	559	04:42 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Cowboy7307
	Curtains for converted bus ? (Preview) I'm fitting some new curtains in my good ole bus / motorhome . I'm selling it and don't want colour that could offend .. I was thinking light grey ? So many options ? What do people think ? [URL=http://s4.photobucket.com/user/EBXR8240/media/bus022_zps39759016.jpg.html][IMG]https://i4.ph...	Aus-Kiwi	8	798	02:04 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Vic41
	Are All GN's so nice. (Preview) We have spent the last few days with Sarg, at Coorella Dam/ Clem Walton park about 60 k from Mt Isa. what a great bloke. He could not have made us more welcome despite me breaking his car. Many a yarn told and a few beers consumed around the campfire. We also met GN's Jan and Kevin, again great people. Thanks...	Poppy sore eye	13	924	02:00 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Glenelg
	Fremantle Rail Bridge Set To Open On Monday. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/fremantle-rail-bridge-to-reopen-monday/5707432	Vic41	2	472	01:30 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Vic41
	South West W.A. under water (Preview) Roads closed after flooding in WA's South WestUpdated about an hour agoFri 29 Aug 2014, 8:49pmVIDEO: Storm lashes South West (ABC News)PHOTO: A Donnybrook orchard was submerged after wild weather swept through the region.(Roxanne Taylor: ABC News)MAP: Donnybrook 6239Roads have been clo...	kiwijims	5	1029	10:41 AM Aug 30, 2014 by Vic41
	First road trip (Preview) We are planning our first ever road trip in a hired campervan from Adelaide to Perth in mid-September. Would like to try some free camping sites but I am concerned if it is safe to camp on our own. Any advice appreciated. Any other hints also appreciated.	Tornado	7	1177	09:50 AM Aug 30, 2014 by jules47
	Buying medical devices if privately insured. (Preview) I had to purchase a new blood pressure monitor as my old one was about 15 years old and the readings were getting way out of the ball park. Got mine checked at a chemist, I did a reading with mine and then straight away did a test with theirs. The readings were a long way apart. The chemist advised that the exp...	beiffe	0	499	08:28 AM Aug 30, 2014 by beiffe
	Mud Flaps (Preview) What mud flaps do i put on the back of the patrol for towing? i have seen a few vehicles with mudflaps that look like long broom bristles can anyone tell me where to get these? allan -- Edited by Allany on Thursday 28th of August 2014 03:14:30 PM	Allany	3	822	05:25 AM Aug 30, 2014 by Dougwe
	ANOTHER STORM WARNING FOR W.A. (Preview) Continue to get ready now for bad weather from Lancelin to Bremer BayThursday 28 August 2014 - 4:55 PMIf you live between Lancelin to Northam to Lake Grace to Bremer Bay you need to get ready now for the bad weather coming this evening.This includes people in the Perth Metropolitan area, Mandurah, Yo...	kiwijims	11	713	04:00 AM Aug 30, 2014 by sufil
	Mareeba (Preview) Hi At present we are in Mareeba enjoying the lovely sunshine. We are staying at this fantastic place just out of Mareeba called Ringers Rest. It is on private property and costs $10.00 per night. It is basic with some power sites. The owner Davenport is a real character and joins in around the campfire...	rastas	5	790	06:03 PM Aug 29, 2014 by Dougwe
	URGENT INFORMATION PLEASE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Howdy all, I apologise for putting this request in "General" but it is not really a Techie question. As some of you know I am looking at replacing the Avan (not the twins though) with something a little bigger and not have to put anything up or down, around 18' or 19'6" with a ensuite. I ha...	Dougwe	34	3365	10:17 AM Aug 29, 2014 by Dougwe
	exploroz gathering Trilby Station (Preview) Are any grey nomads going to the gathering at Trilby Station	turbopete	0	747	07:29 AM Aug 29, 2014 by turbopete
	UHF (Preview) Hi all I have been chatting with quite a few truckies of late and one of their major concerns with us Caravaners Is the amount of people that are not contactable via UHF and as a result have a great deal of concern about passing safely. What truckies need to know is that you can help them pass with safety for...	Dolly	20	2737	08:56 PM Aug 28, 2014 by Baz421
	Gunna need a truck (Preview) Since we purchased our Swan the bag pile has grown Table in a bag generator in a bag solar in a bag baby q in a bag Ozpig in a bag Engel in a bag my tools in a bag Might need a bigger tug and van	Bayonetmadness	0	626	08:48 PM Aug 28, 2014 by Bayonetmadness
	Bull Bar on Hiace? (Preview) Hello Everyone, I am still new to this and hope this isn't too silly a question. My HiAce has just been fitted out.....it has no bull bar though. Should I get one put on, if I plan on doing a lot of travelling? Also, can I get a bike rack on the back, or should I just put the bike inside? Thankyou, I love this for...	Awatea	7	3401	08:10 PM Aug 28, 2014 by elliemike
	Plastic Card extortion (Preview) Hello all, I'm new here and I have not searched the forum so I have little doubt that the 'subject' above has been discussed already. Having retired 2.5 years ago I knew my wife and I would be on a tight budget. No problems with that and I have been surprised at some of the support we oldies do get. However...	Sully	13	1142	06:48 PM Aug 28, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	Place to stay south of Broome (Preview) We are looking for a nicelace to stay for a few days south of Broome,we can free camp or c/park, we thought about 200 to 250 ks south of Broome lawrie	lawrie	10	908	04:25 PM Aug 28, 2014 by lawrie
	Senior Member (Preview) Yay I have now posted enough times on the forum to be classed as a Senior Member	Jenzarl	3	620	04:25 PM Aug 28, 2014 by Cloak
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