The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

Shut the front gate!! I was just watching the Townsville 7 local news and the floods and damage around Townsville was amazing. Here in suburban Townsville we were really lucky as all we got was a flooded back yard and down the side and about 2 foot of wet carpet inside the front of the house that copped Ita...

Bare Rambler · Bare Rambler

Hi We are looking to buy a 10 year old Motorhome privately in New South Wales. Does the seller have to supply a current Roadworthy ( Pink Slip) and a current Gas Certificate ?? We will be re-registering the Motorhome in Queensland where both these documents are required. Anyone know the rules ? Thanks...

RosieW · RosieW

We are looking for a stove-top/oven which is portable for us to cook on outside. It's only the two of us, so we only need a small oven. We saw one of these locally, and thought it might work for us. Anyone used one of these, or similar? Ta

Dougwe · Dougwe

Had visitors after things settled from Cyclone Ita's visit. Yep "Oldboar" Darell and Sandra and who just happend to be purched up in the Isuzu, "Highwayman" Roy. It sure was good to see Darell and Sandra again and really good to finally meet Roy, we had missed each other 'By that...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Please do NOT turn this into a political to and fro. Actually, I do not expect, or seek, comment. I simply post as publicly available data that is rarely distributed by politicians. [Debt per Adult Graph = Personal Debt not Government Debt] [Sovereign debt is the amount of money that a countr...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guy's I am looking for a Oil column heater to use in a Avan Camper Caravan must be able to be ran with a 1000 watt generator. Have done search here but nothing on Oil Heaters. Any suggestions? Have checked Ebay but all too big in size and wattage. Thanks Mr Red.

Middo · Middo

we are looking for a caravan with a shower and toilet. don't want anything longer than 16' because of access to the front yard. I know it may be on the small size compared to others. I would like to know what people like and don't like as far as brands go. I have seen them priced from $39k to $60k. We will be go...

Gypsy Dreamer · Gypsy Dreamer

This is a reminder to be diligent about checking bank statements, especially if you have authorised direct debits. I have a separate bank account set up specifically for direct debits of insurance and other payments. When checking my latest statement I discovered a debit of $64.95 from an unknow...

19bruce54 · 19bruce54

First off my wife and I would like to thank all of you for your comments, we knew very little about Caravans before but have leaned allot through this forum. Crunch time come for us when we go to the Sydney Caravan show this month but I still have one more unanswered question going through my mind. What is b...

dorian · dorian

[url]http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-14/government-should-target-seniors-familes-budget-cuts-economists/53...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all some photos of my new choofa if anyone interested, just ready for vanning next week. Pulls apart for better storage, but I had to buy a smaller camp oven to fit inside.

Dange · Dange

Howdy folks!! Just wondering if anyone who reads this post will be in North Queensland between 16-18 May this year?????? The great wheelbarrow race (www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com/) will be run between Mareeba and Chillagoe over these dates and has now become one of the most promising regional f...

big wazza · big wazza

On Saturday we stopped at Tara on our way back from Moomba South Australia at the Woolshed Bakery and purchased a pie and a custard tart and ice coffee, the total of this purchase came to $12.60 and they informed me because I was using my eftos card they would charge me .50 cents for the transaction was thi...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, looks like I will experience my first Cyclone, bugga. It looks like it will pass through Townsville within next 24 hours as a Cat 1 so not over concerned as we get pretty bad gale force winds and very heavy rain back home in Gippsland Vic. The weather gods opened the sky about 3.00pm today and out the s...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Bill12's pic of rain radar prompted me to have a gander .... it sure is gettin' damned wet up there Cheers - John

The Doc · The Doc

Hi all can anybody give us any kind of report re: the twin tubs,, do they really do the job.Thinking about keeping one in the rear of our territory. and setting it up when needed....

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi all finally motorhome is home from being in storage - going to get its hot water system, solar and awning soon. M question is does anyone know where we ca get a reasonably priced swivel seat in the sunshine coast - I priced one in Brisbane today from Seats R Us for $2000.00. I just want a seat not a gold p...

spida · spida

Staying at the lovely Gum Bend Lake and heard about the Bolo Farm Chapel so went for a drive today. Amazing. The manager told me how to go north for 10km to get on the seal to get back to camp without going down the 25km of dirt road the way I came in from Tullibigeal end. Info Centre in town has direction also...

19bruce54 · 19bruce54

My wife and I are looking at a Coromal Princeton van a couple of years old but we have heard that Windsor Caravans are made by Coromal. If this is the case which would be the better buy as the Windsor van seem a little cheeper in comparison. Also wondering what the catch is with transfer fees on vans in N S W as...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57290676/road-conditions-qld-floods/?page=last#lastPostAnchor

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	AFTER CYCLONE ITA (Preview) Shut the front gate!! I was just watching the Townsville 7 local news and the floods and damage around Townsville was amazing. Here in suburban Townsville we were really lucky as all we got was a flooded back yard and down the side and about 2 foot of wet carpet inside the front of the house that copped Ita...	Dougwe	11	844	02:34 PM Apr 15, 2014 by JRH
	Gas And Roadworthy Certificates in N.S.W (Preview) Hi We are looking to buy a 10 year old Motorhome privately in New South Wales. Does the seller have to supply a current Roadworthy ( Pink Slip) and a current Gas Certificate ?? We will be re-registering the Motorhome in Queensland where both these documents are required. Anyone know the rules ? Thanks...	Bare Rambler	4	3870	11:23 AM Apr 15, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	Stove/oven - Coleman Companion (Preview) We are looking for a stove-top/oven which is portable for us to cook on outside. It's only the two of us, so we only need a small oven. We saw one of these locally, and thought it might work for us. Anyone used one of these, or similar? Ta	RosieW	4	700	10:14 AM Apr 15, 2014 by native pepper
	AMAIZING WHAT GETS BLOWN IN AFTER A CYCLONE (Preview) Had visitors after things settled from Cyclone Ita's visit. Yep "Oldboar" Darell and Sandra and who just happend to be purched up in the Isuzu, "Highwayman" Roy. It sure was good to see Darell and Sandra again and really good to finally meet Roy, we had missed each other 'By that...	Dougwe	12	1021	09:14 AM Apr 15, 2014 by Dougwe
	A perspective... (Preview) Gday... Please do NOT turn this into a political to and fro. Actually, I do not expect, or seek, comment. I simply post as publicly available data that is rarely distributed by politicians. [Debt per Adult Graph = Personal Debt not Government Debt] [Sovereign debt is the amount of money that a countr...	rockylizard	3	827	08:02 AM Apr 15, 2014 by peterblack
	Column oil heaters (Preview) Hi Guy's I am looking for a Oil column heater to use in a Avan Camper Caravan must be able to be ran with a 1000 watt generator. Have done search here but nothing on Oil Heaters. Any suggestions? Have checked Ebay but all too big in size and wattage. Thanks Mr Red.	Mr Red	18	5289	08:54 PM Apr 14, 2014 by Happywanderer
	Caravans with shower and toilets (Preview) we are looking for a caravan with a shower and toilet. don't want anything longer than 16' because of access to the front yard. I know it may be on the small size compared to others. I would like to know what people like and don't like as far as brands go. I have seen them priced from $39k to $60k. We will be go...	Middo	16	5228	07:24 PM Apr 14, 2014 by Middo
	Direct Debits (Preview) This is a reminder to be diligent about checking bank statements, especially if you have authorised direct debits. I have a separate bank account set up specifically for direct debits of insurance and other payments. When checking my latest statement I discovered a debit of $64.95 from an unknow...	Gypsy Dreamer	4	1040	06:43 PM Apr 14, 2014 by kesue
	Timber, Aluminium or Fiberglass. (Preview) First off my wife and I would like to thank all of you for your comments, we knew very little about Caravans before but have leaned allot through this forum. Crunch time come for us when we go to the Sydney Caravan show this month but I still have one more unanswered question going through my mind. What is b...	19bruce54	14	7403	05:16 PM Apr 14, 2014 by deverall11
	Should Government target seniors, families in budget cuts? (closed) (Preview) [url]http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-14/government-should-target-seniors-familes-budget-cuts-economists/53...	dorian	20	1577	04:07 PM Apr 14, 2014 by Webmaster
	NEW CHOOFA OR PIG OR WHATEVER YOU CALL EM (Preview) Hi all some photos of my new choofa if anyone interested, just ready for vanning next week. Pulls apart for better storage, but I had to buy a smaller camp oven to fit inside.	Baz421	4	1332	01:59 PM Apr 14, 2014 by intouch
	Great Wheelbarrow Race 16-18 May 2014 Great Wheelbarrow Race (Preview) Howdy folks!! Just wondering if anyone who reads this post will be in North Queensland between 16-18 May this year?????? The great wheelbarrow race (www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com/) will be run between Mareeba and Chillagoe over these dates and has now become one of the most promising regional f...	Dange	4	506	10:54 PM Apr 13, 2014 by Dange
	Ripped off travelling (Preview) On Saturday we stopped at Tara on our way back from Moomba South Australia at the Woolshed Bakery and purchased a pie and a custard tart and ice coffee, the total of this purchase came to $12.60 and they informed me because I was using my eftos card they would charge me .50 cents for the transaction was thi...	big wazza	28	2148	09:36 PM Apr 13, 2014 by Vic41
	MY FIRST CYCLONE (Preview) Yep, looks like I will experience my first Cyclone, bugga. It looks like it will pass through Townsville within next 24 hours as a Cat 1 so not over concerned as we get pretty bad gale force winds and very heavy rain back home in Gippsland Vic. The weather gods opened the sky about 3.00pm today and out the s...	Dougwe	24	1360	09:23 PM Apr 13, 2014 by Vic41
	Radar of QLD Rain (Preview) Gday... Bill12's pic of rain radar prompted me to have a gander .... it sure is gettin' damned wet up there Cheers - John	rockylizard	5	723	07:48 PM Apr 13, 2014 by hako
	COMPANION TWIN TUB WASHER. (Preview) Hi all can anybody give us any kind of report re: the twin tubs,, do they really do the job.Thinking about keeping one in the rear of our territory. and setting it up when needed....	The Doc	19	3718	04:47 PM Apr 13, 2014 by The Doc
	Motorhome Seat (Preview) Hi all finally motorhome is home from being in storage - going to get its hot water system, solar and awning soon. M question is does anyone know where we ca get a reasonably priced swivel seat in the sunshine coast - I priced one in Brisbane today from Seats R Us for $2000.00. I just want a seat not a gold p...	rollingstone	3	688	01:41 PM Apr 13, 2014 by Gwian
	Condobolin NSW (Preview) Staying at the lovely Gum Bend Lake and heard about the Bolo Farm Chapel so went for a drive today. Amazing. The manager told me how to go north for 10km to get on the seal to get back to camp without going down the 25km of dirt road the way I came in from Tullibigeal end. Info Centre in town has direction also...	spida	4	2539	01:40 PM Apr 13, 2014 by whitey2
	Coromal Caravans or Windsor. (Preview) My wife and I are looking at a Coromal Princeton van a couple of years old but we have heard that Windsor Caravans are made by Coromal. If this is the case which would be the better buy as the Windsor van seem a little cheeper in comparison. Also wondering what the catch is with transfer fees on vans in N S W as...	19bruce54	8	3821	10:03 AM Apr 13, 2014 by Sparkster
	Road Conditions QLD Floods (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57290676/road-conditions-qld-floods/?page=last#lastPostAnchor	rockylizard	0	592	09:45 AM Apr 13, 2014 by rockylizard
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