The Grey Nomads - General

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We are in Winton Qld ATM,... seems like a nice place, friendly people. But I feel so sorry for the people of Winton, their water supply comes from a bore and smells of Sulphur ... they say the smell dissipates, and the residents probably get used to it, but Yuck! I reckon its the worst we've tasted. As we h...

saltel · saltel

If anyone that needs a mechanic service etc. I would definitely recommend these guys= Wool**** Autos. Garbutt. Townsville. We were very pleased with the service . The consideration of being taken and picked up was great. Also did an amazing thorough service on our Nissan navaral diesel ute. and not...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I am leaving here in Byron Bay in the morning and heading toward Grafton but not quite that far, so for those that reckon I move quick, it's going to be about a two hour drive only What am I going to do with myself Site seeing along the way sounds good though.

Sallygirl · Sallygirl

We are about to head off to do the big lap. Can anyone provide us with information about what sort of van to go with? Tow will be a petrol Prado (most likely) but the is indecision about the van - do we go for a semi off road with all mod cons or an upmarket off road camper type. We are currently wavering betw...

Mary · Mary

Hi all Just wondering if anyone on the forum has had one of these,its a 1990 model with 190k on the odometer.Nice clean unit .I know it's a bit aged .What do you think if you have experience with these vehicles Thanks, Mary

Allany · Allany

If your running your webber on a baynot on the van do you still need the regulator on the webber hose? same question goes for a protable gas stove allan

JCT · JCT

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Vic41 · Vic41

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keiron · keiron

Hello, Once again I am asking for experienced opinion on which jack is best for the front of a caravan. I currently have what I suspect is the common "horizontally" wound handle to lift and lower the "A" frame. Hard to wind and takes all day.... I have considered the "traile...

suziq · suziq

Thank You Everyone for your input to my husbands mobile phone problem. I think we have solved it by using a Stylist & I also coded my phone number into the one button dial button, hopefully that might

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

Hi mates The last 3 weeks were packed with new adventures. My rental contract ran out and I saw the chance to make a significant life stile change.

. Didn't think long about the consequences......... . Now I am here at a nice caravan park in my Avan Aliner which has to do the job for another 18 months unt...

robynandpaul · robynandpaul

We are starting on our journey, have had lots of advise on satellite tv, and now totally confused!! We are looking to instal a fixed satellite antenna to the roof of our van as opposed to the portable/search for satellite unit. Does anyone have a fixed satellite antenna? Any information on this would b...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

At Materanka Bitter springs soaking for the day in crystle clear warm water for the day. Heading south from here through the centre. JC. PS. Stanly Chasemn, now $25 /family just to walk through. Just who provided this? parks OR NATURE.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi everyone, finally made a break for it... I got the van back from Jayco Ballarat last Thursday mid morning after they repaired the damage I had done and removing the club lounge. Eril had to put the "stuff" (technical word) she had taken out and I had to get the new lounge chairs and table sor...

oldboar · oldboar

Whilst it is difficult to generalise, I've managed to be satisfied with four basic types of grey nomad travellers. 1. True nomads ie those travelling full time with their only home behind or under them. 2. Long term travellers ie those travelling more than 4 months each year with a home to return to....

Jeanne and Punk · Jeanne and Punk

Thinking of heading here for a night or two. Has anyone stayed recently - do they have powered sites

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Coomalie Creek rest area, north of Adelaide river, Stuart Hwy. A nice little roadside area on the Coomalie creek, just enough water for a cool off. Yep, you guessed it a no camping sighn. Why? there's caravan park next door. Dropped in for a late lunch stop, along with a couple of other fellow traveller...

sabright · sabright

We plan to travel from Adelaide to Streaky Bay to Esperence WA and then further up the WA coast in early Jan so would appreciate any advice on where to stay along the way particulary Streaky to Esperance.

Jonathan · Jonathan

Hi all .. Yesterday, it kicked off ! .. hope you've all got your Credit Card Pin Numbers organised ..

Dougwe · Dougwe

1/8/14 - 10/8/14 Well, here I am, not in Townsville, I hooked up Monday 4th as planned and started my journey south around 9am. I arrived at Boulder Creek, about 70km south of Proserpine QLD and about 17km inland off the Bruce Hwy. Boulder Creek is a free camp set up by a family on private land in me...

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	Water quality. (Preview) We are in Winton Qld ATM,... seems like a nice place, friendly people. But I feel so sorry for the people of Winton, their water supply comes from a bore and smells of Sulphur ... they say the smell dissipates, and the residents probably get used to it, but Yuck! I reckon its the worst we've tasted. As we h...	Gerty Dancer	18	1778	01:25 PM Aug 12, 2014 by Glenelg
	good mechanics (Preview) If anyone that needs a mechanic service etc. I would definitely recommend these guys= Wool**** Autos. Garbutt. Townsville. We were very pleased with the service . The consideration of being taken and picked up was great. Also did an amazing thorough service on our Nissan navaral diesel ute. and not...	saltel	0	411	11:00 AM Aug 12, 2014 by saltel
	ON THE MOVE TOMORROW (Preview) I am leaving here in Byron Bay in the morning and heading toward Grafton but not quite that far, so for those that reckon I move quick, it's going to be about a two hour drive only What am I going to do with myself Site seeing along the way sounds good though.	Dougwe	8	855	10:20 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Dougwe
	What sort of a rig do I need??? (Preview) We are about to head off to do the big lap. Can anyone provide us with information about what sort of van to go with? Tow will be a petrol Prado (most likely) but the is indecision about the van - do we go for a semi off road with all mod cons or an upmarket off road camper type. We are currently wavering betw...	Sallygirl	3	627	08:38 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Baggie
	Ford Econovan Diesel camper (Preview) Hi all Just wondering if anyone on the forum has had one of these,its a 1990 model with 190k on the odometer.Nice clean unit .I know it's a bit aged .What do you think if you have experience with these vehicles Thanks, Mary	Mary	7	2426	08:37 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Mary
	Stoves and BBQs (Preview) If your running your webber on a baynot on the van do you still need the regulator on the webber hose? same question goes for a protable gas stove allan	Allany	21	2003	04:38 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Glenelg
	'Spot Connect' Satellite connector (Preview) Has anyone had any experience of the Spot Connect, advertising details below. Today's smartphones provide a level of social connection far beyond what we imagined just a few years ago. But when you go beyond the reach of the grid, your smartphone needs the help of SPOT Connect to keep you in touch wit...	JCT	4	723	04:17 PM Aug 11, 2014 by elliemike
	Tourism at Jurien Bay, WA, affected by rotting fish and seaweed... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-10/jurien-bay-residents-call-for-action-over-rotting-fish/5661386	Vic41	8	1067	04:12 PM Aug 11, 2014 by gwb
	what caravan jack to use (Preview) Hello, Once again I am asking for experienced opinion on which jack is best for the front of a caravan. I currently have what I suspect is the common "horizontally" wound handle to lift and lower the "A" frame. Hard to wind and takes all day.... I have considered the "traile...	keiron	6	854	04:06 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Kendo
	Thank You to Mobile Phone Query (Preview) Thank You Everyone for your input to my husbands mobile phone problem. I think we have solved it by using a Stylist & I also coded my phone number into the one button dial button, hopefully that might	suziq	3	471	03:56 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Friar Park
	The start is done :-) (Preview) Hi mates The last 3 weeks were packed with new adventures. My rental contract ran out and I saw the chance to make a significant life stile change. . Didn't think long about the consequences......... . Now I am here at a nice caravan park in my Avan Aliner which has to do the job for another 18 months unt...	BTSV_Berni	7	892	03:38 PM Aug 11, 2014 by BTSV_Berni
	SATELITTE TV OPTIONS FOR TRAVELLERS (Preview) We are starting on our journey, have had lots of advise on satellite tv, and now totally confused!! We are looking to instal a fixed satellite antenna to the roof of our van as opposed to the portable/search for satellite unit. Does anyone have a fixed satellite antenna? Any information on this would b...	robynandpaul	20	1429	03:06 PM Aug 11, 2014 by KFT
	Location; (Preview) At Materanka Bitter springs soaking for the day in crystle clear warm water for the day. Heading south from here through the centre. JC. PS. Stanly Chasemn, now $25 /family just to walk through. Just who provided this? parks OR NATURE.	justcruisin01	9	902	12:33 PM Aug 11, 2014 by justcruisin01
	On the road again for a week or two.. (Preview) Hi everyone, finally made a break for it... I got the van back from Jayco Ballarat last Thursday mid morning after they repaired the damage I had done and removing the club lounge. Eril had to put the "stuff" (technical word) she had taken out and I had to get the new lounge chairs and table sor...	aussie_paul	0	399	11:44 AM Aug 11, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Traveller types (Preview) Whilst it is difficult to generalise, I've managed to be satisfied with four basic types of grey nomad travellers. 1. True nomads ie those travelling full time with their only home behind or under them. 2. Long term travellers ie those travelling more than 4 months each year with a home to return to....	oldboar	21	1627	10:24 AM Aug 11, 2014 by oldboar
	Molongle creek/beach (Preview) Thinking of heading here for a night or two. Has anyone stayed recently - do they have powered sites	Jeanne and Punk	0	406	07:51 AM Aug 11, 2014 by Jeanne and Punk
	TWO TIMMERS; (Preview) Coomalie Creek rest area, north of Adelaide river, Stuart Hwy. A nice little roadside area on the Coomalie creek, just enough water for a cool off. Yep, you guessed it a no camping sighn. Why? there's caravan park next door. Dropped in for a late lunch stop, along with a couple of other fellow traveller...	justcruisin01	5	1157	11:12 PM Aug 10, 2014 by Dunmowin
	travelling from Streaky Bay to Esperance WA - can anyone advise where to stay to break up this drive pls (Preview) We plan to travel from Adelaide to Streaky Bay to Esperence WA and then further up the WA coast in early Jan so would appreciate any advice on where to stay along the way particulary Streaky to Esperance.	sabright	8	1305	08:58 PM Aug 10, 2014 by oakforddavo
	Credit Card Pin Numbers !! (Preview) Hi all .. Yesterday, it kicked off ! .. hope you've all got your Credit Card Pin Numbers organised ..	Jonathan	25	1969	08:55 PM Aug 10, 2014 by Plendo
	UPDATE # 7 (Preview) 1/8/14 - 10/8/14 Well, here I am, not in Townsville, I hooked up Monday 4th as planned and started my journey south around 9am. I arrived at Boulder Creek, about 70km south of Proserpine QLD and about 17km inland off the Bruce Hwy. Boulder Creek is a free camp set up by a family on private land in me...	Dougwe	18	893	07:29 PM Aug 10, 2014 by Dougwe
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