The Grey Nomads - General

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Hi all, My daughter is looking for someone who old fit out a Mercedes van for she and her partner. Have any of you used someone in Melbourne you would be happy to recommend. Many thanks Tess

reglynn · reglynn

We are on our way, the ferry is about to leave Port Melbourne. Hope to meet some of the nomads down there while we traveling around.

sarg · sarg

If anyone is stopping at Gooloogong tonight OR Premer tomorrow night I will shout you a beer. cause it's gonna be darn hot. And I will be there.

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

Aldi are having some specials on caravan accessory's this week. I'm just back from buying 2 x 3mtr awning floor mats for $60. There fairly thick fabric with mesh grid large enough to allow sand through. I think they will do the job adequately and happy with the purchase. If anyone is looking for - awnin...

03_troopy · 03_troopy

Has anyone been to it and found any useful bargains? I'm looking for some better towing mirrors, but not interested in the $700.00 each ones.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Bugga, I have been having flat battery problems in the tug for the last few days. The battery doesn't seem to hold charge over night, alright during the day while travelling around, stopping and starting. This morning, Friday I had enough so off to the auto elec here in Downtown Devonport to see if they...

chopit · chopit

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/saturday-08-february-2014/-- Edited by chopit on Monday 3rd of February 2014 07:47:22 PM

gollymolly · gollymolly

Cant see where I have posted this so will do this again. I am looking at purchasing a washing machine as we will be on the road for 2 years or even more. I looked at a Campanion 2kg twin. They seem small so I am wondering what other people are using. I have been given a hand washer and have a bucket that I will use...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, it's Mongrel's birthday tomorrow, Friday 7/2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAN Have a great day in Tassie mate. I hope the lovely Adele lets you of your leash for the day.

Wandererone · Wandererone

OK so we have had 'Pokey' (13 foot) for a few months now and been too b****y hot to go anywhere in it. We bought a bigger car the week before Xmas so now we can tow a bigger van. What we are looking at is something 17 - 20 foot with combined shower/toilet and air con. On road only. And Pop Top preferred. Under $30...

rustylizard · rustylizard

will be heading to the west shortly just wondering when is the best time to go so theres not to much head wind thanks

mongrel · mongrel

After travelling to Melbourne in 42 and 40 degree heat, it was nice to cool down. On the overnight ferry to Davenport we had a supposed smooth trip. Not sure what a rough one would be !!! After an amazing breakfast with Dougwe we headed off to Launceston. We caught up with Big Gorilla in the afternoon...

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

A friend of mine was camped on the Murray River - Vic side and was cooking in his camp oven. A inspector came along with a tape measure and fined him $240 because his stack of fire wood wasn't the full 3 metres from the fire. The fire area had been cleared and it wasn't a total fire ban day. This put a dampe...

Apprentice Nomad · Apprentice Nomad

Does anyone have information on a GPS Tracking device, or have one fitted to caravan Any recommendations How reliable are they Thanks

Bare Rambler · Bare Rambler

Hi WE are looking at buying a slide-on 'Active' type camper and are seeking advice on the best type of 4 X 4 Dual Cab to mount it on ( Brand, Fuel type etc.). If anyone has a similar "rig", I would really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks Bare Rambler

fpw · fpw

We have just spent 5 weeks at this park and had a real good stay only book for 2v weeks but it grew to 5 ,and sorry to leave this site ,the staff and owners were there to help you if needed ,if health holds out will be back again ,its a long run from Townsville qld to sa , all the best fred and pat

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

Tasmania doing more to attract visitors... http://www.examiner.com.au/story/2012675/passengers-pay-more-for-midweek-sailings/?cs=95

grandpabob · grandpabob

Happy Birthday Alan enjoy your cruise and have a great day Bob

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Found these on line , thought it might interest some. Don't know what there like but cheap enough. Portable Toilet for Camping & TravelDon't Pay $100.00$49.95

JayDee · JayDee

I recently noted on a forum where one can take a foam Esky or Broccoli box and by using a 12 volt van cut into the top and a small PVC outlet pipe cut into the side one can make an Air Conditioner for summer. You have to use frozen bricks or ice or frozen bottles of water etc etc. to create the cool air flow.The f...

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	Anyone know a good van fitter outer in Melbourne??? (Preview) Hi all, My daughter is looking for someone who old fit out a Mercedes van for she and her partner. Have any of you used someone in Melbourne you would be happy to recommend. Many thanks Tess	Evie n Rhys	8	643	11:55 AM Feb 9, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	Tassie be aware (Preview) We are on our way, the ferry is about to leave Port Melbourne. Hope to meet some of the nomads down there while we traveling around.	reglynn	2	516	09:50 AM Feb 9, 2014 by Dougwe
	Heading off today (Preview) If anyone is stopping at Gooloogong tonight OR Premer tomorrow night I will shout you a beer. cause it's gonna be darn hot. And I will be there.	sarg	1	401	09:47 AM Feb 9, 2014 by Dougwe
	Awning Floor Mats. (Preview) Aldi are having some specials on caravan accessory's this week. I'm just back from buying 2 x 3mtr awning floor mats for $60. There fairly thick fabric with mesh grid large enough to allow sand through. I think they will do the job adequately and happy with the purchase. If anyone is looking for - awnin...	Happy Camper	7	1059	09:24 AM Feb 9, 2014 by sarg
	Newcastle caravan, camping and holiday expo 2014 (Preview) Has anyone been to it and found any useful bargains? I'm looking for some better towing mirrors, but not interested in the $700.00 each ones.	03_troopy	3	428	08:48 AM Feb 9, 2014 by 03_troopy
	FIRST TUG PROBLEM IN THE PLAYGROUND (Preview) Bugga, I have been having flat battery problems in the tug for the last few days. The battery doesn't seem to hold charge over night, alright during the day while travelling around, stopping and starting. This morning, Friday I had enough so off to the auto elec here in Downtown Devonport to see if they...	Dougwe	21	1212	11:33 PM Feb 8, 2014 by _wombat_
	A swag of caravan stuff at Aldi. (Preview) https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/saturday-08-february-2014/-- Edited by chopit on Monday 3rd of February 2014 07:47:22 PM	chopit	6	2329	08:45 PM Feb 8, 2014 by jules47
	Washing machine (Preview) Cant see where I have posted this so will do this again. I am looking at purchasing a washing machine as we will be on the road for 2 years or even more. I looked at a Campanion 2kg twin. They seem small so I am wondering what other people are using. I have been given a hand washer and have a bucket that I will use...	gollymolly	19	1975	06:01 PM Feb 8, 2014 by Kerry Ann
	MONGREL TURNS ANOTHER 7 YEARS OLDER (Preview) Yep, it's Mongrel's birthday tomorrow, Friday 7/2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAN Have a great day in Tassie mate. I hope the lovely Adele lets you of your leash for the day.	Dougwe	14	777	03:12 PM Feb 8, 2014 by _wombat_
	Help needed to choose a van (Preview) OK so we have had 'Pokey' (13 foot) for a few months now and been too b****y hot to go anywhere in it. We bought a bigger car the week before Xmas so now we can tow a bigger van. What we are looking at is something 17 - 20 foot with combined shower/toilet and air con. On road only. And Pop Top preferred. Under $30...	Wandererone	15	1476	01:55 PM Feb 8, 2014 by Wandererone
	travelling to wa (Preview) will be heading to the west shortly just wondering when is the best time to go so theres not to much head wind thanks	rustylizard	7	618	10:46 AM Feb 8, 2014 by Bent Axle Bob
	Travel adventures - Mongrel and Delilah (Preview) After travelling to Melbourne in 42 and 40 degree heat, it was nice to cool down. On the overnight ferry to Davenport we had a supposed smooth trip. Not sure what a rough one would be !!! After an amazing breakfast with Dougwe we headed off to Launceston. We caught up with Big Gorilla in the afternoon...	mongrel	5	625	09:48 AM Feb 8, 2014 by Dougwe
	Campers along the Murray river please note - (Preview) A friend of mine was camped on the Murray River - Vic side and was cooking in his camp oven. A inspector came along with a tape measure and fined him $240 because his stack of fire wood wasn't the full 3 metres from the fire. The fire area had been cleared and it wasn't a total fire ban day. This put a dampe...	Happy Camper	22	1500	09:00 PM Feb 7, 2014 by DarylC
	CARAVAN GPS TRACKING DEVICES (Preview) Does anyone have information on a GPS Tracking device, or have one fitted to caravan Any recommendations How reliable are they Thanks	Apprentice Nomad	1	4960	02:48 PM Feb 7, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Slide-on Campers (Preview) Hi WE are looking at buying a slide-on 'Active' type camper and are seeking advice on the best type of 4 X 4 Dual Cab to mount it on ( Brand, Fuel type etc.). If anyone has a similar "rig", I would really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks Bare Rambler	Bare Rambler	11	2834	02:38 PM Feb 7, 2014 by grahos
	LONG ISLAND CARAVAN PARK S A (Preview) We have just spent 5 weeks at this park and had a real good stay only book for 2v weeks but it grew to 5 ,and sorry to leave this site ,the staff and owners were there to help you if needed ,if health holds out will be back again ,its a long run from Townsville qld to sa , all the best fred and pat	fpw	3	830	02:07 PM Feb 7, 2014 by fpw
	Passengers pay more for midweek sailings (Preview) Tasmania doing more to attract visitors... http://www.examiner.com.au/story/2012675/passengers-pay-more-for-midweek-sailings/?cs=95	Big Gorilla	24	1195	10:10 AM Feb 7, 2014 by moblet
	Birthday Wishes (Preview) Happy Birthday Alan enjoy your cruise and have a great day Bob	grandpabob	0	311	08:47 AM Feb 7, 2014 by grandpabob
	Club Retail on line specials (Preview) Found these on line , thought it might interest some. Don't know what there like but cheap enough. Portable Toilet for Camping & TravelDon't Pay $100.00$49.95	goldcoaster	1	549	07:21 AM Feb 7, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	12 Volt high speed van Cig. lighter connection (Preview) I recently noted on a forum where one can take a foam Esky or Broccoli box and by using a 12 volt van cut into the top and a small PVC outlet pipe cut into the side one can make an Air Conditioner for summer. You have to use frozen bricks or ice or frozen bottles of water etc etc. to create the cool air flow.The f...	JayDee	11	1086	11:30 PM Feb 6, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
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