The Grey Nomads - General

smithmoir · smithmoir

I am considering buying a Campercraft Trailerable Houseboat.I want to take it on an expedition down the Murray, from Yarrawonga to the sea. Anyone have any experience with or knowledge about these Campercraft Houseboats? Would it be suitable for this trip? Any advice/comments welcome. Cheers,...

Fastcoach · Fastcoach

I tend to do most of my travel in off-peak times, mostly during Autumn and Spring largely to avoid the crowds. However, having just struggled through another week of cold, wet and overcast days here in Melbourne, I wonder whether others who frequent this forum are asking themselves the same questio...

Homer and Marge · Homer and Marge

Presently in Derby and thinking of going into Barn Hill. Our van is not an off-roader and we would like to hear from anyone who may have recently been into the Station. Also what was the fishing like? Homer and Marge

Mjl · Mjl

Has anyone done the wagon ride with morning tea at Leahton Park longhorn cattle station near Charters Towers? We have a small time slot and want to include the station. How long does the wagon ride go for? A bit pricey at $60 p/p so it would need to be a decent time for the ride. Your opinions would be apprec...

Glenelg · Glenelg

i live in West Beach and pass it several times a day, it is about 7/10s empty you would think they would drop prices this time of year, on the other hand who wanna stay here with this weather like it is. enough said.

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

On a warm afternoon, looking for a bit of shade we parked near this tree. Very very sorry we did, as now we have a big clean-up job to remove all the sticky sap drops and flower stamens from the side of the caravan and awning. Thank heaven we didn't park any closer! Its a native in the Kimberley region, has s...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Ch7 news here in Darwin last night ( which appears to be Melbourne news) states that Cobar,NSW is now complaining of the amount of Caravaners/motor homes that are parked throught the town every night & the council is going to investergate the effect to local business; or should that have said C/...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Stratco, just across the road from this camp has 9kg for $20 & 4kg for $8. Some could take a lesson or two. JC.

Glenelg · Glenelg

Adelaide Showgrounds. Wayville. Thursday 31st July to Sunday 3rd August. 10am to 5pm Daily. anybody in or around Adelaide at this time may want to have a look . this is not a add, i have nothing to do with it. some of you may not know that it is on

wanderers · wanderers

We should arrive Townsville Sunday or Monday...anyone wishing to meet up let us know.. we hope to stay at Black River Stadium...

Jeanne and Punk · Jeanne and Punk

Hi all Just wondering if anyone else has a Ford Territory for towing purposes and if you have added extending towing mirrors. Our dealer told us we don't need them as the original mirrors are flexible enough to be able to see safely.

exa41 · exa41

Hi Folks . watching the news and there was a story on a couple of GN`s that were ready to go away to Darwin and some scumbag drove into there yard and stole the new caravan while they were home , how brazen are these mongrels getting now to steal someone`s gear . If you are on this forum I sincerely hope you get...

Margyr · Margyr

A few weeks ago I asked for advice on the condensation in my Cub Drover Spacevan. I tried all with no luck but then tried a thermal blanket....it works! No more condensation and a few degrees warmer. Thanks everyone.

oldboar · oldboar

Gee, we do it hard so you young ones can continue to support us. Julie (Jules47) doing the GN modelling thing in front of our campsite on Cleaverville beach near Karratha, WA. We'll probably hang out here for a month or more while waiting for the weather further south reach the level we've become used t...

robmac · robmac

We're going touring for about 4 months and have a couple looking to house sit while we are gone. What both of us would like to know, is, what is a normal rule of thumb regarding duties,? payments,? responsibilities ? etc that we can organize between us. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. T...

Margyr · Margyr

Can anyone give me advice on maps. We're thinking of purchasing either Hema or Mud maps. Are they easy to set up, easy to run, after sales service. Thanks

Oma · Oma

http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/07/16/nsw-border-to-berry-showgrounds-17-7-14/

Vic41 · Vic41

https://www.onebigswitch.com.au/campaigns/the-big-petrol-switch/big-petrol-switch-about

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... As the result of a post in Techies Corner, I found this bit of information. I thought it might be good to share it to a wider audience. It gives a good description of the 'types' of petrol available and which to use. It should be read in conjunction with your Owner's Manual and dependent on the stic...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Arrived mid morning & at the Robbie Robbins Reserve for a few days. What a difference in temps a couple of days drive can make. after the cold winds all the way from Atherton. JC.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Campercraft Trailerable Houseboat (Preview) I am considering buying a Campercraft Trailerable Houseboat.I want to take it on an expedition down the Murray, from Yarrawonga to the sea. Anyone have any experience with or knowledge about these Campercraft Houseboats? Would it be suitable for this trip? Any advice/comments welcome. Cheers,...	smithmoir	2	2992	08:37 AM Jul 20, 2014 by Allany
	IS THIS THE WINTER WE HAD TO HAVE??? (Preview) I tend to do most of my travel in off-peak times, mostly during Autumn and Spring largely to avoid the crowds. However, having just struggled through another week of cold, wet and overcast days here in Melbourne, I wonder whether others who frequent this forum are asking themselves the same questio...	Fastcoach	16	1195	05:20 AM Jul 20, 2014 by hampy
	Barn Hill station (Preview) Presently in Derby and thinking of going into Barn Hill. Our van is not an off-roader and we would like to hear from anyone who may have recently been into the Station. Also what was the fishing like? Homer and Marge	Homer and Marge	8	2193	11:55 PM Jul 19, 2014 by Dhutime
	Leahton Park Charters Towers (Preview) Has anyone done the wagon ride with morning tea at Leahton Park longhorn cattle station near Charters Towers? We have a small time slot and want to include the station. How long does the wagon ride go for? A bit pricey at $60 p/p so it would need to be a decent time for the ride. Your opinions would be apprec...	Mjl	2	645	09:02 PM Jul 19, 2014 by Mjl
	ADELAIDE SHORES CARAVAN PARK (Preview) i live in West Beach and pass it several times a day, it is about 7/10s empty you would think they would drop prices this time of year, on the other hand who wanna stay here with this weather like it is. enough said.	Glenelg	14	1749	06:16 PM Jul 19, 2014 by Vic41
	A good tree to park under... Not! (Preview) On a warm afternoon, looking for a bit of shade we parked near this tree. Very very sorry we did, as now we have a big clean-up job to remove all the sticky sap drops and flower stamens from the side of the caravan and awning. Thank heaven we didn't park any closer! Its a native in the Kimberley region, has s...	Gerty Dancer	6	1171	06:12 PM Jul 19, 2014 by colnden
	COBAR; NSW; (Preview) Ch7 news here in Darwin last night ( which appears to be Melbourne news) states that Cobar,NSW is now complaining of the amount of Caravaners/motor homes that are parked throught the town every night & the council is going to investergate the effect to local business; or should that have said C/...	justcruisin01	17	1681	03:16 PM Jul 19, 2014 by aussie_paul
	CHEAP GAS;; (Preview) Stratco, just across the road from this camp has 9kg for $20 & 4kg for $8. Some could take a lesson or two. JC.	justcruisin01	9	841	08:21 AM Jul 19, 2014 by Phillipn
	SA Caravan Camping & Off Road Sale (Preview) Adelaide Showgrounds. Wayville. Thursday 31st July to Sunday 3rd August. 10am to 5pm Daily. anybody in or around Adelaide at this time may want to have a look . this is not a add, i have nothing to do with it. some of you may not know that it is on	Glenelg	3	624	05:17 AM Jul 19, 2014 by Glenelg
	next stop Townsville (Preview) We should arrive Townsville Sunday or Monday...anyone wishing to meet up let us know.. we hope to stay at Black River Stadium...	wanderers	2	389	08:50 PM Jul 18, 2014 by barrie
	Ford Territory towing mirrors (Preview) Hi all Just wondering if anyone else has a Ford Territory for towing purposes and if you have added extending towing mirrors. Our dealer told us we don't need them as the original mirrors are flexible enough to be able to see safely.	Jeanne and Punk	11	2000	06:24 PM Jul 18, 2014 by Plendo
	scum bags ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Folks . watching the news and there was a story on a couple of GN`s that were ready to go away to Darwin and some scumbag drove into there yard and stole the new caravan while they were home , how brazen are these mongrels getting now to steal someone`s gear . If you are on this forum I sincerely hope you get...	exa41	30	3700	04:18 PM Jul 18, 2014 by Dougwe
	Condensation (Preview) A few weeks ago I asked for advice on the condensation in my Cub Drover Spacevan. I tried all with no luck but then tried a thermal blanket....it works! No more condensation and a few degrees warmer. Thanks everyone.	Margyr	11	1850	01:02 PM Jul 18, 2014 by Margyr
	Tis a hard life. (Preview) Gee, we do it hard so you young ones can continue to support us. Julie (Jules47) doing the GN modelling thing in front of our campsite on Cleaverville beach near Karratha, WA. We'll probably hang out here for a month or more while waiting for the weather further south reach the level we've become used t...	oldboar	15	1316	01:27 AM Jul 18, 2014 by Vic41
	House Sitting advice .please ??? (Preview) We're going touring for about 4 months and have a couple looking to house sit while we are gone. What both of us would like to know, is, what is a normal rule of thumb regarding duties,? payments,? responsibilities ? etc that we can organize between us. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. T...	robmac	5	849	11:31 PM Jul 17, 2014 by robmac
	Maps? (Preview) Can anyone give me advice on maps. We're thinking of purchasing either Hema or Mud maps. Are they easy to set up, easy to run, after sales service. Thanks	Margyr	7	988	09:19 PM Jul 17, 2014 by Vic41
	Back in NSW (Preview) http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/07/16/nsw-border-to-berry-showgrounds-17-7-14/	Oma	1	566	08:28 PM Jul 17, 2014 by Oma
	The Big Switch - Petrol Discounts With BP... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.onebigswitch.com.au/campaigns/the-big-petrol-switch/big-petrol-switch-about	Vic41	46	2237	05:31 PM Jul 17, 2014 by Vic41
	What petrol should I use? (Preview) Gday... As the result of a post in Techies Corner, I found this bit of information. I thought it might be good to share it to a wider audience. It gives a good description of the 'types' of petrol available and which to use. It should be read in conjunction with your Owner's Manual and dependent on the stic...	rockylizard	12	1122	10:52 PM Jul 16, 2014 by johnq
	DARWIN, WE HAVE ARRIVED;; (Preview) Arrived mid morning & at the Robbie Robbins Reserve for a few days. What a difference in temps a couple of days drive can make. after the cold winds all the way from Atherton. JC.	justcruisin01	9	972	09:50 PM Jul 16, 2014 by justcruisin01
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