The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, I am now starting to think ahead a little and plan my 2014 Northern Migration. My daughter has sorted out her problems that we have been working on for a few months now and moves into her new (to her) house next Tuesday with the kids. It's been a long few stressful months and I tell you that for free. So...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I'm heading off to Peacefest this coming Wednesday Feb. 19. Perhaps a free camp at Wynyard Showgrounds Wednesday night, Smithton Thursday night and at Peacefest Friday and Saturday night. Hope to catch up with a few GNs along the way. http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56548815/peacefe...

ozjohn · ozjohn

Massive auction of 124 Transportable Holiday Cabins 8th March 2014 @ 10:00am. 33 - 2009 1 & 2 BR models. 37 - 2005, 2000 & 1999 models, plus older ones as well. Open for inspection Thursday 6th & Friday 7th March. South East Holiday Village 45 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights (Melbourne) Vic. Enq...

blaze · blaze

What ever happened to a nice slab to put the van on and then having a nice grass area to put the annex up on instead of busted up concrete or pavers that you cant drive pegs in (or even concrete nails. So how does every body peg the annex down cheers blaze

kiwijims · kiwijims

I was in the lounge this afternoon when disturbed by the scream of Fire Trucks racing past, Counting four trucks, one after the other, I thought I would wander out the back door to see if there was any sign of smoke. Got a bit of a shock, this fire was no more than two km from our place............ Lucki...

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have 10 days to get away and haven't done the Cobram /Yarrawonga area before . Interested in free camps and maybe a night or two in a park May get as far as Albury Wodonga for a quick look but prefer to stay around the river area any good suggestions, we are planning to go mid to end of April. Also tips on wh...

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

We have been down here for about a week now traveling the Pacific highway and the most noticable thing is the lack of Toilets.. Doesn't Victorians need to use toilets ..???? Everytime we do find a place to stop and if we walk a few meters off the road there are all these patches of white paper with deposits...

copper1 · copper1

Great free camp at St Mary's Tasmania Hi all just a quick update of our travels. We are currently free camping at the Recreation Ground at St Mary's. This is a great spot nice open area for the biggest of rigs included is a nice new toilet and shower block. Showers, are a $2 for three minutes there is al...

JayDee · JayDee

I have been surfing the internet re Farm Stays. I have come across a number which reads very well. Just wanting some feedback from forumites who have visited any Farm Stays. Preference is for Queensland and NSW. Appears to be an excellent one a Bonus Downs south of Mitchell. Thanks. Jay&Dee

shero · shero

Hi everyone, I'm running a coaster on the following - fridge 240v, 24v & solar, lights solar & car battery, stove, bbq & hot water gas, air con car motor. What would be the best way to run appliances eg kettle, toaster, microwave, lap top etc. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks shero

TAJ · TAJ

this story ILLAWARRA MERCURY nsw on 12/2/14 truckies who wanted to remain anonymous worked for trucking company McCabe Transport said drivers were working 18 to 23 hours a day and were forced to drive up to 7000 klms a week not uncommon to drive from sydney to port pirie and back in 48 hours if the gene...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Today was the first shake down trip for us. Ballarat north to Laancoorie for a couple of nights. Didn't get any greyer so all ok!!!! Aussie Paul. Learning curve is steep, learning something new every 5 mins. Power went off this morning and it was warm enough to uses the aircon!! I thought what have I d...

mongrel · mongrel

Well our trip to Wineglass Bay was cancelled due to the weather..... just gives us a reason to return to Tassie. We made the most of the day and toured around the local sights and enjoyed a bang up meal at the resort. Cannot praise the Edge of the Bay enough. Fabulous accommodation sited on an amazing...

ogre · ogre

Howdy folks, Yes Glenda and I are setting of to cross the Nullabor in march and would like to know if anybody has any recomendations about free or cheap camps along the way and if there are any good things that we should see as we go , I know there should a few good places to visit. Cheers for now Ogre.

Rich and Debs · Rich and Debs

Hi there, I wonder if anyone can offer some tips/recommendations of where to stay in Townsville, We are in Cairns now and heading south that way recon to stay for about 4-5 days, We did stay at Coral Coast last time a few months ago, whilst it was just an overnighter was pretty noisy being near the main rd...

Murraman · Murraman

We have a Coaster Camper and it didn't come with a dump pipe for toilet tank, So wondering what length you find you need for most dump sites. The site I'm looking at buying it has 3M or 6M lengths. I've read that some have 2 lengths and join when necessary. Thanks in Advance

Russue · Russue

We will be going to see any new products that we may use, and a great day out for GN'sThe Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow will celebrate its 60th anniversary at Caulfield Racecourse.Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow celebrates 60 years in 2014.Celebrating its 60t...

Olley46 · Olley46

Just returned from Laharum near the Grampians doing volunteer work for Blazeaid,Blazeaid is a group that pulls down old burnt fences and puts up new ones ,all work is volunteered work people come from every where,there were people from NSW. QLD NZL and the UK. Vic the three young ones from the UK and N...

Jenzarl · Jenzarl

I was wondering how everyone keeps track of their trips ie:- Photos, places visited, camps, good petrol prices, expenses, ect Do you used online resources, exercise books, PC's or apps We are about to head off in a few weeks for our first trip. We starting to get a tad excited Jen

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... This site has many (if not all) of the products that are Australian-made. http://www.australianmade.com.au/ I guess this should help us all to keep our Aussie companies in business. No excuses now. Cheers - John

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	NORTHERN MIGRATION SOON (Preview) Yep, I am now starting to think ahead a little and plan my 2014 Northern Migration. My daughter has sorted out her problems that we have been working on for a few months now and moves into her new (to her) house next Tuesday with the kids. It's been a long few stressful months and I tell you that for free. So...	Dougwe	7	1170	02:43 PM Feb 18, 2014 by gwb
	PEACEFEST TASMANIA 2014 (Preview) I'm heading off to Peacefest this coming Wednesday Feb. 19. Perhaps a free camp at Wynyard Showgrounds Wednesday night, Smithton Thursday night and at Peacefest Friday and Saturday night. Hope to catch up with a few GNs along the way. http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56548815/peacefe...	Big Gorilla	6	568	02:06 PM Feb 18, 2014 by the rocket
	Do you need a Grannie Flat? (Preview) Massive auction of 124 Transportable Holiday Cabins 8th March 2014 @ 10:00am. 33 - 2009 1 & 2 BR models. 37 - 2005, 2000 & 1999 models, plus older ones as well. Open for inspection Thursday 6th & Friday 7th March. South East Holiday Village 45 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights (Melbourne) Vic. Enq...	ozjohn	4	817	10:30 AM Feb 18, 2014 by Cloak
	why oh why, concrete slabs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What ever happened to a nice slab to put the van on and then having a nice grass area to put the annex up on instead of busted up concrete or pavers that you cant drive pegs in (or even concrete nails. So how does every body peg the annex down cheers blaze	blaze	30	7158	09:49 PM Feb 17, 2014 by Legendts
	Yet another Fire in Perth (Preview) I was in the lounge this afternoon when disturbed by the scream of Fire Trucks racing past, Counting four trucks, one after the other, I thought I would wander out the back door to see if there was any sign of smoke. Got a bit of a shock, this fire was no more than two km from our place............ Lucki...	kiwijims	3	409	09:00 PM Feb 17, 2014 by kiwijims
	Suggestion for free camp between Tocumwal and Mulwala (Preview) We have 10 days to get away and haven't done the Cobram /Yarrawonga area before . Interested in free camps and maybe a night or two in a park May get as far as Albury Wodonga for a quick look but prefer to stay around the river area any good suggestions, we are planning to go mid to end of April. Also tips on wh...	jbrinks	5	743	05:44 PM Feb 17, 2014 by Onedodger
	Does Victoria hate ALL travelers.???? (Preview) We have been down here for about a week now traveling the Pacific highway and the most noticable thing is the lack of Toilets.. Doesn't Victorians need to use toilets ..???? Everytime we do find a place to stop and if we walk a few meters off the road there are all these patches of white paper with deposits...	oldbobsbus	24	1341	05:04 PM Feb 17, 2014 by Tomzys
	Copper1 & 2 make St Mary's Tasmainia Great Free Camp (Preview) Great free camp at St Mary's Tasmania Hi all just a quick update of our travels. We are currently free camping at the Recreation Ground at St Mary's. This is a great spot nice open area for the biggest of rigs included is a nice new toilet and shower block. Showers, are a $2 for three minutes there is al...	copper1	7	816	04:47 PM Feb 17, 2014 by Dougwe
	Farm stays (Preview) I have been surfing the internet re Farm Stays. I have come across a number which reads very well. Just wanting some feedback from forumites who have visited any Farm Stays. Preference is for Queensland and NSW. Appears to be an excellent one a Bonus Downs south of Mitchell. Thanks. Jay&Dee	JayDee	2	941	03:37 PM Feb 17, 2014 by grahamg
	electricals (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm running a coaster on the following - fridge 240v, 24v & solar, lights solar & car battery, stove, bbq & hot water gas, air con car motor. What would be the best way to run appliances eg kettle, toaster, microwave, lap top etc. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks shero	shero	7	823	11:36 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Murraman
	HIGHWAY ROULETTE (Preview) this story ILLAWARRA MERCURY nsw on 12/2/14 truckies who wanted to remain anonymous worked for trucking company McCabe Transport said drivers were working 18 to 23 hours a day and were forced to drive up to 7000 klms a week not uncommon to drive from sydney to port pirie and back in 48 hours if the gene...	TAJ	19	1510	09:42 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Baz421
	On our way with a steep learning curve.... (Preview) Today was the first shake down trip for us. Ballarat north to Laancoorie for a couple of nights. Didn't get any greyer so all ok!!!! Aussie Paul. Learning curve is steep, learning something new every 5 mins. Power went off this morning and it was warm enough to uses the aircon!! I thought what have I d...	aussie_paul	9	1191	08:20 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	Travel Adventures - Mongrel and Delilah - Episode 2 (Preview) Well our trip to Wineglass Bay was cancelled due to the weather..... just gives us a reason to return to Tassie. We made the most of the day and toured around the local sights and enjoyed a bang up meal at the resort. Cannot praise the Edge of the Bay enough. Fabulous accommodation sited on an amazing...	mongrel	12	872	07:30 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Dougwe
	the Nullabor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Howdy folks, Yes Glenda and I are setting of to cross the Nullabor in march and would like to know if anybody has any recomendations about free or cheap camps along the way and if there are any good things that we should see as we go , I know there should a few good places to visit. Cheers for now Ogre.	ogre	32	2389	06:45 PM Feb 16, 2014 by _wombat_
	Townsville- where is best central...ish place to stay for 5 days (Preview) Hi there, I wonder if anyone can offer some tips/recommendations of where to stay in Townsville, We are in Cairns now and heading south that way recon to stay for about 4-5 days, We did stay at Coral Coast last time a few months ago, whilst it was just an overnighter was pretty noisy being near the main rd...	Rich and Debs	9	919	06:19 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Vic41
	Request Info On Length black dump pipe (Preview) We have a Coaster Camper and it didn't come with a dump pipe for toilet tank, So wondering what length you find you need for most dump sites. The site I'm looking at buying it has 3M or 6M lengths. I've read that some have 2 lengths and join when necessary. Thanks in Advance	Murraman	4	737	05:59 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Delta18
	The Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow March 6th to 11th (Preview) We will be going to see any new products that we may use, and a great day out for GN'sThe Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow will celebrate its 60th anniversary at Caulfield Racecourse.Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow celebrates 60 years in 2014.Celebrating its 60t...	Russue	0	498	05:27 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Russue
	Blazeaid (Preview) Just returned from Laharum near the Grampians doing volunteer work for Blazeaid,Blazeaid is a group that pulls down old burnt fences and puts up new ones ,all work is volunteered work people come from every where,there were people from NSW. QLD NZL and the UK. Vic the three young ones from the UK and N...	Olley46	4	1048	04:29 PM Feb 16, 2014 by barina
	keeping track of the Trip/Journey (Preview) I was wondering how everyone keeps track of their trips ie:- Photos, places visited, camps, good petrol prices, expenses, ect Do you used online resources, exercise books, PC's or apps We are about to head off in a few weeks for our first trip. We starting to get a tad excited Jen	Jenzarl	9	844	03:54 PM Feb 16, 2014 by chaslib
	No excuse for not buying Aussie Made products... (Preview) Gday... This site has many (if not all) of the products that are Australian-made. http://www.australianmade.com.au/ I guess this should help us all to keep our Aussie companies in business. No excuses now. Cheers - John	rockylizard	7	1026	02:44 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Mr B2
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