The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, today, Sunday, is my last day in Townsville as I will be on the move as of about 9am tomorrow. I will be travelling along the Bruce, Pacific and part of the Hume Hwy's then ducking across to Warnambool, Victoria via Bendigo area, the the 2014 Northern Migration will end at the end of August. Yell out i...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Good news today. Jayco Ballarat rang and said that they had repaired the rear right cnr moulding, and the club lounge is out, so we went down to have a look. A little untidy with the tandem wheel arch and wiring laying on that. We have decided to leave it as is while we do our 13 day trip to SA beginning Friday...

Murraman · Murraman

I hope Im not offending anyone by placing this here as I thought that it may suit the travellers as a chance to do something unique.Steam train buffs dont miss out on the trip of a lifetime over the Liverpool range from Murrurundi in the Upper Hunter Valley NSW through the Ardglen tunnel in an old 1930s ca...

sabright · sabright

Well we bought a 22 foot Jayco caravan with an island bed at the front, shower and toilet at the rear which I think will be great for our travels We have a Holden Colorado 4x4 so plenty of power to tow it. I now need to know about distribution bars/haymen reese/sway bars etc that we don't have but need app...

Spit2 · Spit2

Hi everyone, we have a 2013 nissan patrol 3L and want to boost it up with a chip. We are wondering if anyone has either system and what the pros and cons are as well as where in queensland you can get them installed? Looking forward to any information. Cheers penny.

MarkandDeb · MarkandDeb

Hello everybody, well we did it we actually bought our first van. Its a 2009 20'6 Statewide Elite with enough comfort for us we hope. Towing vehicle is an 2013 Dmax Diesel auto. Our first trip will be from Maitland to Cowra over a few days and I was wondering if I could ask for some advice? I have travelled t...

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

I have received 2 of these now and at first I could not work out who or what is responsible for the emails.. Do we have someone selling email addresses or spamming the users of this site? "i've sent you a Offline message DISPLAY FULL EMAIL CONTENT" When I click on Display Full Email Content the...

tonyd · tonyd

http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/bucket-list-tourism-grey-nomads-travelling-north-to-see-broome-before-they-die-are-filling-up-emergency-departments-20140731-zyk9t.html

keiron · keiron

Help. I have a 2006 Nissan Patrol, towing a 1800kg pop-top with towbar download of around 225kg. I have been using "Elite" round bar hitch assembly to level the rig. I have just made contact with Nissan Australia, and whilst they are non-committal in their answers, I was told that the Nissa...

wendy trezise · wendy trezise

we have just been to Townsville and are going back next year. Which is the best and closest caravan park to stay at. The one we stayed at was ok but out near the raaf base and noisy and too far out of town -- Edited by wendy trezise on Sunday 3rd of August 2014 10:08:47 PM

JayDee · JayDee

We leave tomorrow from Brisbane and are heading north for 8 to 12 weeks. We have not set agenda, except to enjoy all the great camp spots on offer between here and maybe Mackay.Agenda could include.Sunshine coast Hervey Bay, Gladstone Calliope Blackwater Emerald Clermont and perhaps Mackay. Natur...

Jonathan · Jonathan

Yeah .. I know .. too much time on my hands !! I would be interested in supporting a "sticky" topic (with Cindy's approval) for something like this .. Among us all here, there are many people who can play an instrument (or more) .. love singing .. enjoy prose and poetry .. tell yarns and crack a...

Samsarra · Samsarra

Hello Grey Nomads Travelling up Northern Qweensland for the first time From WA , wandering if anyone out there knows of great camp spots minus rangers near beaches I'm at Mission beach now thanks in advance Samsarra

bill12 · bill12

Here is a comic I say in the paper this morning. Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 2nd of August 2014 11:28:57 AM -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 2nd of August 2014 11:29:32 AM

Jonathan · Jonathan

Number 9 - Death is the number 1 killer in the world. Number 8 - Life is sexually transmitted. Number 7 - Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. Number 6 - Men have two emotions: hungry and horny, and they can't tell them apar...

magraret · magraret

Hi all I need a rest stop over night some where along the pacific highway near or around Coffs harbour I found gamma reserve and half way creek has any one stayed there or is there an other one and will it be ok

tezza n tomoko · tezza n tomoko

Caravan wreckers is there such a thing ? I may be looking for some cabinets etc to renovate an older van does anyone know of any I am in Qld

Jonathan · Jonathan

I will be departing Tweed Heads on Thursday .. As of next Sunday (10th). I will be house-sitting for friends on private property near Tamworth for about 4 weeks .. Anyone passing through and wishing to catch up, drop me a PM .. Yeah .. I know .. it's cold there too .. (especially after a couple of months in N...

Legendts · Legendts

POSTED FROM ANOTHER FORUMQUOTE:- a flyer arrived in my mother's mailbox offering the lemonjuice cure. She paid $180 for it. I rang the number and it is disconnected. I doubt that I will get back my Mum's money, but spread the word - http://www.lemonjuicecure.com/ is taking old aged pensioners mone...

tonyd · tonyd

http://www.smh.com.au/business/cheaper-mobile-calls-and-texts-could-be-on-the-way-20140801-zzewl.html

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	LAST DAY IN TOWNSVILLE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yep, today, Sunday, is my last day in Townsville as I will be on the move as of about 9am tomorrow. I will be travelling along the Bruce, Pacific and part of the Hume Hwy's then ducking across to Warnambool, Victoria via Bendigo area, the the 2014 Northern Migration will end at the end of August. Yell out i...	Dougwe	45	1665	06:11 PM Aug 5, 2014 by _wombat_
	Update... (Preview) Good news today. Jayco Ballarat rang and said that they had repaired the rear right cnr moulding, and the club lounge is out, so we went down to have a look. A little untidy with the tandem wheel arch and wiring laying on that. We have decided to leave it as is while we do our 13 day trip to SA beginning Friday...	aussie_paul	0	498	05:53 PM Aug 5, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Steam Train ride over the Liverpool Range. (Preview) I hope Im not offending anyone by placing this here as I thought that it may suit the travellers as a chance to do something unique.Steam train buffs dont miss out on the trip of a lifetime over the Liverpool range from Murrurundi in the Upper Hunter Valley NSW through the Ardglen tunnel in an old 1930s ca...	Murraman	7	1090	05:48 PM Aug 5, 2014 by Murraman
	Help - distribution bars/sway bars etc (Preview) Well we bought a 22 foot Jayco caravan with an island bed at the front, shower and toilet at the rear which I think will be great for our travels We have a Holden Colorado 4x4 so plenty of power to tow it. I now need to know about distribution bars/haymen reese/sway bars etc that we don't have but need app...	sabright	7	880	05:19 PM Aug 5, 2014 by ozjohn
	DP or Steinbauer performance chip (Preview) Hi everyone, we have a 2013 nissan patrol 3L and want to boost it up with a chip. We are wondering if anyone has either system and what the pros and cons are as well as where in queensland you can get them installed? Looking forward to any information. Cheers penny.	Spit2	5	3613	04:07 PM Aug 5, 2014 by Spit2
	First timers on their way (Preview) Hello everybody, well we did it we actually bought our first van. Its a 2009 20'6 Statewide Elite with enough comfort for us we hope. Towing vehicle is an 2013 Dmax Diesel auto. Our first trip will be from Maitland to Cowra over a few days and I was wondering if I could ask for some advice? I have travelled t...	MarkandDeb	9	997	01:32 PM Aug 5, 2014 by MarkandDeb
	SPAM EMAILS FROM "SOLO CAMPERS" ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have received 2 of these now and at first I could not work out who or what is responsible for the emails.. Do we have someone selling email addresses or spamming the users of this site? "i've sent you a Offline message DISPLAY FULL EMAIL CONTENT" When I click on Display Full Email Content the...	isuzuswag	32	2060	10:06 PM Aug 4, 2014 by isuzuswag
	GNs headed for Broome, be careful! (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/bucket-list-tourism-grey-nomads-travelling-north-to-see-broome-before-they-die-are-filling-up-emergency-departments-20140731-zyk9t.html	tonyd	17	1331	10:00 PM Aug 4, 2014 by Vic41
	weight distribution or air bags (Preview) Help. I have a 2006 Nissan Patrol, towing a 1800kg pop-top with towbar download of around 225kg. I have been using "Elite" round bar hitch assembly to level the rig. I have just made contact with Nissan Australia, and whilst they are non-committal in their answers, I was told that the Nissa...	keiron	15	4398	07:08 PM Aug 4, 2014 by mr glassies
	Townsville Caravan Parks. (Preview) we have just been to Townsville and are going back next year. Which is the best and closest caravan park to stay at. The one we stayed at was ok but out near the raaf base and noisy and too far out of town -- Edited by wendy trezise on Sunday 3rd of August 2014 10:08:47 PM	wendy trezise	11	2272	04:57 PM Aug 4, 2014 by Wombat 280
	On the road again. (Preview) We leave tomorrow from Brisbane and are heading north for 8 to 12 weeks. We have not set agenda, except to enjoy all the great camp spots on offer between here and maybe Mackay.Agenda could include.Sunshine coast Hervey Bay, Gladstone Calliope Blackwater Emerald Clermont and perhaps Mackay. Natur...	JayDee	3	593	04:49 PM Aug 4, 2014 by Pejay
	Would you be interested in an Expression Session .. ! (Preview) Yeah .. I know .. too much time on my hands !! I would be interested in supporting a "sticky" topic (with Cindy's approval) for something like this .. Among us all here, there are many people who can play an instrument (or more) .. love singing .. enjoy prose and poetry .. tell yarns and crack a...	Jonathan	12	1165	03:06 PM Aug 4, 2014 by Jonathan
	looking for free campsites near Mission beach (Preview) Hello Grey Nomads Travelling up Northern Qweensland for the first time From WA , wandering if anyone out there knows of great camp spots minus rangers near beaches I'm at Mission beach now thanks in advance Samsarra	Samsarra	9	702	10:47 AM Aug 4, 2014 by newcomer
	Home on your back (Preview) Here is a comic I say in the paper this morning. Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 2nd of August 2014 11:28:57 AM -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 2nd of August 2014 11:29:32 AM	bill12	11	1062	08:47 PM Aug 3, 2014 by jules47
	9 things to ponder .. (Preview) Number 9 - Death is the number 1 killer in the world. Number 8 - Life is sexually transmitted. Number 7 - Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. Number 6 - Men have two emotions: hungry and horny, and they can't tell them apar...	Jonathan	16	1370	06:56 PM Aug 3, 2014 by pugs
	free camp from Logan to Nambucca heads (Preview) Hi all I need a rest stop over night some where along the pacific highway near or around Coffs harbour I found gamma reserve and half way creek has any one stayed there or is there an other one and will it be ok	magraret	3	2001	06:49 PM Aug 3, 2014 by RosieW
	Caravan Wreckers (Preview) Caravan wreckers is there such a thing ? I may be looking for some cabinets etc to renovate an older van does anyone know of any I am in Qld	tezza n tomoko	8	6062	06:13 PM Aug 3, 2014 by Cloak
	Back to TAMWORTH (Preview) I will be departing Tweed Heads on Thursday .. As of next Sunday (10th). I will be house-sitting for friends on private property near Tamworth for about 4 weeks .. Anyone passing through and wishing to catch up, drop me a PM .. Yeah .. I know .. it's cold there too .. (especially after a couple of months in N...	Jonathan	2	594	06:11 PM Aug 3, 2014 by Jonathan
	Beware Lemon juice cure (Preview) POSTED FROM ANOTHER FORUMQUOTE:- a flyer arrived in my mother's mailbox offering the lemonjuice cure. She paid $180 for it. I rang the number and it is disconnected. I doubt that I will get back my Mum's money, but spread the word - http://www.lemonjuicecure.com/ is taking old aged pensioners mone...	Legendts	0	711	05:08 PM Aug 3, 2014 by Legendts
	(Possibly) good news for mobile phone users (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/business/cheaper-mobile-calls-and-texts-could-be-on-the-way-20140801-zzewl.html	tonyd	12	1099	03:21 PM Aug 3, 2014 by KFT
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