The Grey Nomads - General

bill12 · bill12

I,m at the Wonboyn Lake Cvan park,sth of Eden,nsw, arrived yesterday to rain and thunderstorms.Went fishing and did well on Flathead to 1,5kgs, reasonable bream and other species.The vanpark is small, but the operaters are great.Bucky and his wife are from Rodesia, and are very helpful. The site...

popskeeter · popskeeter

Is there any golfing nuts out there that are playing their way around the country. We are planning to join the Grey Nomads in August when I am retrenched. Of course I'm going to play some golf and wonder if anyone can give me some info. I am currently a member of a golf club and want to play in competitions at...

Colin · Colin

I am just in the process of buying the tug and the van and would love your opinions on the following; I have looked at a number of tugs and keep coming back to the Mazda BT50. There are presently some good deals on the run out 2013 dual cab 4x4 3.2 diesel. I read a few write ups from some disgruntled owners but...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Met up with "Nu One" Michael today. It was good to see him again as it was prior to Xmas when we last chatted so we chatted a couple of hours away and before you could say 'grey nomad' it was time to part company. Good to see you mate, enjoy the playground but make sure you,

magraret · magraret

hi all am leaving shell harbour on thursday for logan qld my question is do i travell the pacific or new england highway i have to be home by saturday so that give me two stops if we go pacific we will stop at p/maquire and then yamba if we go new england we will stop at tamworth and stanthorpe which is the bett...

19bruce54 · 19bruce54

Hi Everyone. My wife has been made redundant at Telstra from August and we have had to bring our plans forward by five years. We always intended to retire to a Van but now we find ourselves with around five months to get thing together. We would be grateful for any of your thoughts and views on ev...

Diggings · Diggings

Gooday, just wondering if anyone has been to the caravan park management course, is it worth while or has anyone done any relief management.

Collo · Collo

When vans are given their length e.g 21 foot 18 foot etc. Are they measured from the towball hitch or are they just measuring the outside of van itself. thanks, Collo.

chaslib · chaslib

Not sure how current this is, but was sent it today just incase you are not aware .... New POLICE Fines in Queensland. Be careful. NEW Qld Road Rules which apply from now. $256 + points Driving with person or animal on lap $44 + points Reversing for longer than necessary $256 + 1 point Following anothe...

Kezza61 · Kezza61

Hi all, we would like to know your views on single axles vs dual axles on a caravan. We have picked out a couple of vans and one has a single axle the other dual. Now we are unsure which way to go. Looking forward to your responses. kerry & mick sorry posted a draft by mistake -- Edited by Kezza61 on Wedne...

Boothy · Boothy

So we leave Kiama the Day before Good Friday, were spending Easter with family but they have just sold their house so need to find a park over Easter for 3 nIghts only which in itself is proving difficult we can't stay longer as we are booked into hawksbury river. So we intended to go from Kiama to port macq...

tcp99 · tcp99

Labour Day Weekend

JayDee · JayDee

Looking for some help here..... I have just discovered that I have a 12 volt Cig lighter connection in the rear side wall of the 100 series Landcruiser. So my Q. is Our 3 way fridge is ( Gas - 12 v and 240 ) I THINK I can connect the fridge on the 12 v system using the car battery when travelling. But would it be...

chaslib · chaslib

Hi there - I subscribe to the recall website and this arrived in my inbox this morning. As many of you have Jayco vans, some of you may be affected by this one if you have not already been advised direct. Copy of the recall notice below - you can actually go to the Recall website for copies of all the informat...

rastas · rastas

Hi I have been given a Campersat Easyseek setup that goes on the roof of the caravan. My question is has anyone had any experience with this system and are they efficient. Any advice would be helpful. Regards Rastas

hako · hako

Found this on Ebay - remember days of old when in Sydney, Mr Condy the boss of Bunnerong powerhouse would call a strike and you'd have no power - then it was out with the Primus, pump her up, fill the little container under the burner with metho and light it, wait till it nearly went our and then turn the flow...

MollyW · MollyW

Just sitting here looking at Hanging Rock. and wondered if anyone is around?

mongrel · mongrel

Well what a great trip we had to Tassie .Then on our arrival back on the mainland we headed to Wonthaggi where we spent 2 great days with Dougwe. I must say thankyou for a good weekend and the guided tour of your local area.,Also the meals he provided were fantastic ,plenty of potatoes and veg ,somethin...

Jenzarl · Jenzarl

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of Scrubbers End overnight Park at Dinner Plain (Vic High Country) Dinner Plain is about Half way between Hotham and Omeo We have a family wedding there in May. Hopefully there will not be any snow fall before then

Kezza61 · Kezza61

My husband and I are looking at selling our home and travelling round Australia - we would be living in a caravan and working as we go. We would love to hear the fors and againsts from others that have done this. Is it necessary to have a shower/toilet in the van or are the free camping spots equipped? -- Edi...

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	Wonboyn Lake, and Bruce the Kangaroo. (Preview) I,m at the Wonboyn Lake Cvan park,sth of Eden,nsw, arrived yesterday to rain and thunderstorms.Went fishing and did well on Flathead to 1,5kgs, reasonable bream and other species.The vanpark is small, but the operaters are great.Bucky and his wife are from Rodesia, and are very helpful. The site...	bill12	5	944	02:35 PM Feb 28, 2014 by Beth54
	GREY NOMAD GOLF golf (Preview) Is there any golfing nuts out there that are playing their way around the country. We are planning to join the Grey Nomads in August when I am retrenched. Of course I'm going to play some golf and wonder if anyone can give me some info. I am currently a member of a golf club and want to play in competitions at...	popskeeter	10	3908	02:13 PM Feb 28, 2014 by popskeeter
	Some Advice Please (Preview) I am just in the process of buying the tug and the van and would love your opinions on the following; I have looked at a number of tugs and keep coming back to the Mazda BT50. There are presently some good deals on the run out 2013 dual cab 4x4 3.2 diesel. I read a few write ups from some disgruntled owners but...	Colin	4	750	02:05 PM Feb 28, 2014 by The Phantom
	ANOTHER GN MEETING (Preview) Met up with "Nu One" Michael today. It was good to see him again as it was prior to Xmas when we last chatted so we chatted a couple of hours away and before you could say 'grey nomad' it was time to part company. Good to see you mate, enjoy the playground but make sure you,	Dougwe	0	426	05:18 PM Feb 27, 2014 by Dougwe
	show me the way to go home (Preview) hi all am leaving shell harbour on thursday for logan qld my question is do i travell the pacific or new england highway i have to be home by saturday so that give me two stops if we go pacific we will stop at p/maquire and then yamba if we go new england we will stop at tamworth and stanthorpe which is the bett...	magraret	6	568	05:13 PM Feb 27, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	How Do We Do This. (Preview) Hi Everyone. My wife has been made redundant at Telstra from August and we have had to bring our plans forward by five years. We always intended to retire to a Van but now we find ourselves with around five months to get thing together. We would be grateful for any of your thoughts and views on ev...	19bruce54	13	5679	05:10 PM Feb 27, 2014 by grahos
	Caravan Park Management (Preview) Gooday, just wondering if anyone has been to the caravan park management course, is it worth while or has anyone done any relief management.	Diggings	8	8330	01:42 PM Feb 27, 2014 by ozjohn
	Caravan length? (Preview) When vans are given their length e.g 21 foot 18 foot etc. Are they measured from the towball hitch or are they just measuring the outside of van itself. thanks, Collo.	Collo	13	15704	01:35 PM Feb 27, 2014 by rosco532
	NSW Road fines in QLD (Preview) Not sure how current this is, but was sent it today just incase you are not aware .... New POLICE Fines in Queensland. Be careful. NEW Qld Road Rules which apply from now. $256 + points Driving with person or animal on lap $44 + points Reversing for longer than necessary $256 + 1 point Following anothe...	chaslib	4	901	01:13 PM Feb 27, 2014 by Diggings
	Single axle vs dual axle (Preview) Hi all, we would like to know your views on single axles vs dual axles on a caravan. We have picked out a couple of vans and one has a single axle the other dual. Now we are unsure which way to go. Looking forward to your responses. kerry & mick sorry posted a draft by mistake -- Edited by Kezza61 on Wedne...	Kezza61	2	814	11:24 AM Feb 27, 2014 by exa41
	Kiama to Port Macquarrie over Easter need some help! (Preview) So we leave Kiama the Day before Good Friday, were spending Easter with family but they have just sold their house so need to find a park over Easter for 3 nIghts only which in itself is proving difficult we can't stay longer as we are booked into hawksbury river. So we intended to go from Kiama to port macq...	Boothy	3	398	10:22 AM Feb 27, 2014 by jetj
	Anyone attending Port Fairy Folk Festival? (Preview) Labour Day Weekend	tcp99	5	421	08:10 AM Feb 27, 2014 by leajoy
	3 way car fridge. (Preview) Looking for some help here..... I have just discovered that I have a 12 volt Cig lighter connection in the rear side wall of the 100 series Landcruiser. So my Q. is Our 3 way fridge is ( Gas - 12 v and 240 ) I THINK I can connect the fridge on the 12 v system using the car battery when travelling. But would it be...	JayDee	13	1583	08:06 PM Feb 26, 2014 by justcruisin01
	Jayco recall - safety issues with Jack (Preview) Hi there - I subscribe to the recall website and this arrived in my inbox this morning. As many of you have Jayco vans, some of you may be affected by this one if you have not already been advised direct. Copy of the recall notice below - you can actually go to the Recall website for copies of all the informat...	chaslib	3	1819	04:35 PM Feb 26, 2014 by aussie_paul
	satellite dish (Preview) Hi I have been given a Campersat Easyseek setup that goes on the roof of the caravan. My question is has anyone had any experience with this system and are they efficient. Any advice would be helpful. Regards Rastas	rastas	4	935	09:53 AM Feb 26, 2014 by _wombat_
	They've re-invented the Primus stove. (Preview) Found this on Ebay - remember days of old when in Sydney, Mr Condy the boss of Bunnerong powerhouse would call a strike and you'd have no power - then it was out with the Primus, pump her up, fill the little container under the burner with metho and light it, wait till it nearly went our and then turn the flow...	hako	6	1448	09:12 PM Feb 25, 2014 by hako
	Anyone near Mt Macedon or Hanging Rock?? (Preview) Just sitting here looking at Hanging Rock. and wondered if anyone is around?	MollyW	2	449	06:33 PM Feb 25, 2014 by MollyW
	Thanks mate . (Preview) Well what a great trip we had to Tassie .Then on our arrival back on the mainland we headed to Wonthaggi where we spent 2 great days with Dougwe. I must say thankyou for a good weekend and the guided tour of your local area.,Also the meals he provided were fantastic ,plenty of potatoes and veg ,somethin...	mongrel	14	994	05:49 PM Feb 25, 2014 by _wombat_
	Dinner Plain (Preview) Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of Scrubbers End overnight Park at Dinner Plain (Vic High Country) Dinner Plain is about Half way between Hotham and Omeo We have a family wedding there in May. Hopefully there will not be any snow fall before then	Jenzarl	0	446	04:38 PM Feb 25, 2014 by Jenzarl
	Work and travel (Preview) My husband and I are looking at selling our home and travelling round Australia - we would be living in a caravan and working as we go. We would love to hear the fors and againsts from others that have done this. Is it necessary to have a shower/toilet in the van or are the free camping spots equipped? -- Edi...	Kezza61	10	1050	02:58 PM Feb 25, 2014 by blaze
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