The Grey Nomads - General

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We are currently in Murray Bridge for a couple of days before heading to Port Augusta and then WA. Anybody else nearby? Would be nice to meet up with others along the way.

briche · briche

On the Spirit of Tas bound for Melb after spending a month here catching up with family and friends. It's been a bit of a hectic time but as the ship is pulling out of Devonport it's time to just relax. We are changing our plans about going to WA this year due to some expected changes in the family dynamics ca...

Boomers · Boomers

Hi there Just wondering if anyone has the same problem as me and what you did to fix this. Our Ibis Air conditioner is peeling the manufacturers paint on the outside cowling not sure why this is the unit is reasonably new but not new enough for warranty. has anyone had to paint theirs if so how did you do it a...

bill12 · bill12

Left the lower Snowy R. at Marlo for thehigh country, and stopped for lunch at Bombala. Noticed that there was a platypus Sanctuary 4 klms down the Delegate road , so went for a look. Lo,and behold , there was two mooching thru the weed beds on the other side of the pool.Now tell me , what is the plural of pla...

dING · dING

I NEVER KNEW THIS! What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40? Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40? No Cheating..... .. WD-40 ~ Who knew! I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all aroun...

kiwi rainbow · kiwi rainbow

Tonight we introduced the JCs to whitebait fritters - a sought after treat here in NZ. Brandt's sister was the chef. She also made trifle and fresh fruit salad. To accompany the meal we were treated to home made wine and mead supplied by our son (who has been house sitting for us). -- Edited by kiwi rainbo...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi, I have noticed these advertised recently and was wondering if anybody out there has had any experience with these plugs. Thought the LED function would be handy in providing a quick check that the plug/socket were properly mated. Obviously still have to check that the lights function correctly...

sasja · sasja

Hi everyone, Does anybody tow with a D22 2.5 Navara and Caravan, I was wondering how they tow. Have a nice day

tonyd · tonyd

Not all GNs in WA would regularly buy the local daily, The West Australian. This Thursday, March 6, the paper is publishing a 20-page lift-out supplement on GN-ing in WA. Could be worth a look. Apparently looks at vans, roads, routes, parks, etc. Cheers, Tony

Bales · Bales

Where do you purchase these signs from as the shops I thought would sell them don't and they have no idea where I can get them from ? Any feedback welcome we are in Melbourne SE. Bales

Helena · Helena

Hi everyone, We will be leaving for Greens next week, when we leave Greens after about 2 weeks there .We will be travelling to Clarinda and was wondering if anyone on the forum would know of a caravan park or rest area that is close to Clarinda. Thanks.

bill12 · bill12

Left the Bemm river , and went to Marlo , just down the hyway.Marlo is at the mouth of the Snowy R, Vic, and is a great area for Gns. All along the river between Marlo and Orbost the are areas where self contained GNscan stop for thenight , and there are FISH in the river!I landed some luderick, a nice bream,...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Mark McGill takes the money and doesn't seem to do the work . http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8807284/seniors-fleeced-of-savings-in-motorhome-scam -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Friday 28th of February 2014 07:41:23 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

I thought it was a bit warm in Perth today, but when I read the outside temp gauge I really got a shock........ Maybe it's time for a new battery. kiwijims

jenr · jenr

I originally put this in the Solo section so I have asked this twice sorry about that :) I am in the process of planning to take off hopefully within the next 12 months. I still havent bought a vehicle as yet I am still doing research into the best way to go :DI am looking at a small motorhome or maybe a pop top a...

goannaway · goannaway

When I saw this I had to laugh, We went to a caravan park here in Perth to find out about pricing etc for a couple from Victoria we met last week at Stockton Lake near Collie, well we just got looked at when we went into the office ( no greeting just a what do you want your disturbing me look), the wife was taken a...

Vic41 · Vic41

Apologies if some of these are in other states, I am not familiar with the names/areas etc....The Mary Valley Koolewong Par 3 Golf Course has now got some sites available for Self Contained Vehicles to stop overnight. You need to call ahead as there are are a limited number. You can park your vehicle an...

Vic41 · Vic41

Now I've got your attention, how many GN couples do their own thing solo now and then, such as camping/fishing etc In my own case, sometimes SWMBO does not want to go everywhere I would like to go or for the same length of time, so occasionally I go off solo and she remains at home with other interests, but s...

oldboar · oldboar

We're now happily camped on the waterfront at Waruma Dam (near Eidsvold, Qld) & will probably be here for a couple of weeks. For any looking for us we're in the first camp area (east of the toilets).

JandJ · JandJ

Hi all, this is my first post. Nice to be here. Wondering if anyone knows about the 'extra' work required by NSW to register a fifth wheeler/tow vehicle. I am told it is much cheaper to register in QLD but I can't help but wonder why NSW has such strict requirements (and annual inspections in NSW) and othe...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Where is everybody going? (Preview) We are currently in Murray Bridge for a couple of days before heading to Port Augusta and then WA. Anybody else nearby? Would be nice to meet up with others along the way.	Gerty Dancer	13	2546	12:38 PM Mar 3, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Leaving Tassie (Preview) On the Spirit of Tas bound for Melb after spending a month here catching up with family and friends. It's been a bit of a hectic time but as the ship is pulling out of Devonport it's time to just relax. We are changing our plans about going to WA this year due to some expected changes in the family dynamics ca...	briche	3	607	11:41 AM Mar 3, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	Painting Airconditioner Cowling (Preview) Hi there Just wondering if anyone has the same problem as me and what you did to fix this. Our Ibis Air conditioner is peeling the manufacturers paint on the outside cowling not sure why this is the unit is reasonably new but not new enough for warranty. has anyone had to paint theirs if so how did you do it a...	Boomers	3	533	10:44 AM Mar 3, 2014 by Cohiba
	Bombala , and the platapussies. (Preview) Left the lower Snowy R. at Marlo for thehigh country, and stopped for lunch at Bombala. Noticed that there was a platypus Sanctuary 4 klms down the Delegate road , so went for a look. Lo,and behold , there was two mooching thru the weed beds on the other side of the pool.Now tell me , what is the plural of pla...	bill12	2	629	09:20 AM Mar 3, 2014 by GaryKelly
	WD 40 What you always wanted to know (Preview) I NEVER KNEW THIS! What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40? Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40? No Cheating..... .. WD-40 ~ Who knew! I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all aroun...	dING	11	3236	11:39 PM Mar 2, 2014 by johnq
	Another New Zealand delicacy (Preview) Tonight we introduced the JCs to whitebait fritters - a sought after treat here in NZ. Brandt's sister was the chef. She also made trifle and fresh fruit salad. To accompany the meal we were treated to home made wine and mead supplied by our son (who has been house sitting for us). -- Edited by kiwi rainbo...	kiwi rainbow	15	2954	07:19 PM Mar 2, 2014 by Judes and Bazz
	7 Pin Flat Trailer Plugs with LED Indicators (Preview) Hi, I have noticed these advertised recently and was wondering if anybody out there has had any experience with these plugs. Thought the LED function would be handy in providing a quick check that the plug/socket were properly mated. Obviously still have to check that the lights function correctly...	Hurls	1	445	03:49 PM Mar 2, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	D22 Navara (Preview) Hi everyone, Does anybody tow with a D22 2.5 Navara and Caravan, I was wondering how they tow. Have a nice day	sasja	6	2073	03:19 PM Mar 2, 2014 by saltel
	GNs travelling in WA (Preview) Not all GNs in WA would regularly buy the local daily, The West Australian. This Thursday, March 6, the paper is publishing a 20-page lift-out supplement on GN-ing in WA. Could be worth a look. Apparently looks at vans, roads, routes, parks, etc. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	7	701	02:58 PM Mar 2, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Do not over take signage for caravan (Preview) Where do you purchase these signs from as the shops I thought would sell them don't and they have no idea where I can get them from ? Any feedback welcome we are in Melbourne SE. Bales	Bales	18	1392	01:38 PM Mar 2, 2014 by justcruisin01
	rest area or caravan park (Preview) Hi everyone, We will be leaving for Greens next week, when we leave Greens after about 2 weeks there .We will be travelling to Clarinda and was wondering if anyone on the forum would know of a caravan park or rest area that is close to Clarinda. Thanks.	Helena	3	670	08:16 PM Mar 1, 2014 by Helena
	Marlo, and Sammy the seal& friends (Preview) Left the Bemm river , and went to Marlo , just down the hyway.Marlo is at the mouth of the Snowy R, Vic, and is a great area for Gns. All along the river between Marlo and Orbost the are areas where self contained GNscan stop for thenight , and there are FISH in the river!I landed some luderick, a nice bream,...	bill12	4	530	07:48 PM Mar 1, 2014 by bill12
	Ch 9 on shonky motorhome repaire Mark McGill (Preview) Mark McGill takes the money and doesn't seem to do the work . http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8807284/seniors-fleeced-of-savings-in-motorhome-scam -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Friday 28th of February 2014 07:41:23 PM	Aus-Kiwi	11	2169	07:37 PM Mar 1, 2014 by milo
	Un-believeable heat in Perth (Preview) I thought it was a bit warm in Perth today, but when I read the outside temp gauge I really got a shock........ Maybe it's time for a new battery. kiwijims	kiwijims	11	738	06:05 PM Mar 1, 2014 by Santa
	Couple of questions (Preview) I originally put this in the Solo section so I have asked this twice sorry about that :) I am in the process of planning to take off hopefully within the next 12 months. I still havent bought a vehicle as yet I am still doing research into the best way to go :DI am looking at a small motorhome or maybe a pop top a...	jenr	5	865	05:09 PM Mar 1, 2014 by sandyr
	Tourism Minister calls on West Australians to talk the state up when they travel (Preview) When I saw this I had to laugh, We went to a caravan park here in Perth to find out about pricing etc for a couple from Victoria we met last week at Stockton Lake near Collie, well we just got looked at when we went into the office ( no greeting just a what do you want your disturbing me look), the wife was taken a...	goannaway	6	527	11:02 AM Mar 1, 2014 by Santa
	A few updates for Qld in the Camps Books.... (Preview) Apologies if some of these are in other states, I am not familiar with the names/areas etc....The Mary Valley Koolewong Par 3 Golf Course has now got some sites available for Self Contained Vehicles to stop overnight. You need to call ahead as there are are a limited number. You can park your vehicle an...	Vic41	1	888	08:30 AM Mar 1, 2014 by the rocket
	Swinging Both Ways..... (Preview) Now I've got your attention, how many GN couples do their own thing solo now and then, such as camping/fishing etc In my own case, sometimes SWMBO does not want to go everywhere I would like to go or for the same length of time, so occasionally I go off solo and she remains at home with other interests, but s...	Vic41	28	3549	10:08 PM Feb 28, 2014 by Vic41
	Now at Waruma (Preview) We're now happily camped on the waterfront at Waruma Dam (near Eidsvold, Qld) & will probably be here for a couple of weeks. For any looking for us we're in the first camp area (east of the toilets).	oldboar	12	963	09:42 PM Feb 28, 2014 by justcruisin01
	Fifth wheeler rego NSW vs QLD nsw registration qld registration (Preview) Hi all, this is my first post. Nice to be here. Wondering if anyone knows about the 'extra' work required by NSW to register a fifth wheeler/tow vehicle. I am told it is much cheaper to register in QLD but I can't help but wonder why NSW has such strict requirements (and annual inspections in NSW) and othe...	JandJ	3	862	04:03 PM Feb 28, 2014 by Wombat 280
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