The Grey Nomads - General

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I noticed a story in the GN mag about peak holiday seasons and crowded camp sites and caravan parks. So how do full-time travellers solve that little problem? Where do you hide from the families and schoolies during peak times as well as the exorbitant fees?

mongrel · mongrel

Can anyone tell me whether they are going to print Camps8 next year?.I have camps 6 and I am thinking about Camps7.If they are going to print 8 I will hold off until then. Thankyou.

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Made it to Melbourne OK. The new motor performed well, much better than the old one, with heaps more torque low down than the old one. Called into see the gang at Greens, only intending to spend the night. John exclaimed he had not had his pav, so stayed a 2nd night. Really enjoyed being with everybody a...

shuyak · shuyak

Hi all, we were within a couple of day away from getting a new 5th wheeler but have been thrown a curve ball. We have been told that because the door & awning is on the right hand side of the rv it is illegal in Aus., & that also a lot of Van parks will not allow these configurations in their parks. I s...

Duh · Duh

For those who are not registered or are registered I would like to point out some items you may not be aware of, particularly in regards to threads and posts. By registering, you are able to bring the latest posts to the fore instead of being buried where you can't see them. For newbies who are registere...

navynurse · navynurse

I saw in the local rag that the local council has approved improvements to the woolwash and plan to install facilities for grey nomads. The rational is that nomads spend and they want to encourage that. So anyone comming north the area is open but basic at the moment and improvements are in the offing Al...

gerard gue · gerard gue

hi everyone not trying to show off, not my way but....something i would like to share with you grey nomades We just had a great weekend with an amazing surprise. It is our 50 th anniversary in 3 weeks time but the kids nearly gave us a heart attack. one came from Qld the other from the Bush took us to Centre...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Been keeping an eye out for a new van, - bigger fridge, more storage, full solar set up, maybe a full van this time. Found one with all of the above, plus full ensuite, air con etc. Beautiful van .... but..... the beds are in the front, and the door is right at the end of the bed. I'm sure it would annoy me to hav...

terry and leanne · terry and leanne

hi , has anyone seen a comparison data sheet on these items. i was just looking to see which system to use regarding fuel,wind drag etc. please let me know, terry. i forgot to mention that i wiil be towing a van around . have seen some ads for nose cone attached to van, but dont know which would be best, terr...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Was thinking about our caravan, and how we'd chosen the layout and fittings carefully, basing our choices on what we thought we'd need or want, and what we had learned from other's caravanner's comments. We wanted to be able to go off-road, into the bush, camp in remote places in comfort and safety. W...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, does anyone know how much insurance is for a $60,000 van approximately. thanks.

copper1 · copper1

Let's all hope our mate Big Gorilla is safe, does not look good over where he is with the Super Typhoon Haiyan. So thought I would just log on and wish him well and hope we all hear from him again real soon.

SnowT · SnowT

Hi all, 2nd ever post on this forum, so I would put forward My own ambition's.. I'm Sick of using a Camper Trailer to go away with.. [A expensive mistake].. It did/does have some good thing's going for it, but generally it is a pain to use a Solo Traveler.. Setting it up is fairly easy.. Takes about 1hr's to...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Today after driving all over Melbourne with my son, we made a decision and bought Zena, my new home. 2006 Toyota Hi Ace Super Long Wheel Base - 86,600 ks . Has everything I need in it. She is being personally delivered to me here in Geelong next week when they have done all the pre-delivery stuff. I have a ph...

D and D · D and D

At the 11th hour, on this 11th day, of this 11th month - we pause to remember those men and women who died or courageously fought in all our armed battles - both past and present. IMAGE: Sean McNamara

Crosso · Crosso

We are a couple just retired about to begin looking to purchase a caravan so thought I would throw it out to all you experienced caravaners . I have a prado 2500 kg towing capacity so I am looking for something from 18 to 20 foot (used ), what are the pro's and cons of pop tops and single axel vrs duel axel. We w...

Kingsthorpedavid · Kingsthorpedavid

Grey nomads are biggest BlazeAid volunteers Lucy Barbour, Tuesday September 10, 2013 - 13:46 EST Grey nomads made up 75 per cent of the 3,500 Blazeaid volunteers who helped farmers rebuild fences and clean up property damage after floods and fires in eastern Australia last summer. - ABC More than...

copper1 · copper1

Well folks it's been a hectic 24 hrs first the new van pick up Friday and today, we headed off to the Bay Caravan Show. Well nothing special to report about the show if anything thought it was lacking compared to previous years, but then they all tend to be the same after you have been to so many. Did howeve...

Vic41 · Vic41

The old Geist Owners Club closed down in June 2009 and this is the new Club site, also has other info on Geist in Australia, see; http://www.geistdirect.com.au/care_club.asp

Captain · Captain

I have just purchased a new ute (a Ford Ranger XLT) to tow my van and want to fit some kind of a stone guard, not only to protect the van that has a few dents already, but moreso to protect the towing vehicle. My previous vehicle, a Hilux, had lots of stone chips on the tailgate from stones bouncing off the...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Where to hide during peak season (Preview) I noticed a story in the GN mag about peak holiday seasons and crowded camp sites and caravan parks. So how do full-time travellers solve that little problem? Where do you hide from the families and schoolies during peak times as well as the exorbitant fees?	GaryKelly	11	1096	03:59 PM Nov 13, 2013 by Nelly
	Camps 8 (Preview) Can anyone tell me whether they are going to print Camps8 next year?.I have camps 6 and I am thinking about Camps7.If they are going to print 8 I will hold off until then. Thankyou.	mongrel	4	1037	09:12 AM Nov 13, 2013 by mongrel
	All is going well. (Preview) Made it to Melbourne OK. The new motor performed well, much better than the old one, with heaps more torque low down than the old one. Called into see the gang at Greens, only intending to spend the night. John exclaimed he had not had his pav, so stayed a 2nd night. Really enjoyed being with everybody a...	Kiwi-as	14	1356	04:31 AM Nov 13, 2013 by Judes and Bazz
	New 5th Wheeler (Preview) Hi all, we were within a couple of day away from getting a new 5th wheeler but have been thrown a curve ball. We have been told that because the door & awning is on the right hand side of the rv it is illegal in Aus., & that also a lot of Van parks will not allow these configurations in their parks. I s...	shuyak	11	949	04:12 AM Nov 13, 2013 by PeterS
	Advantages Of Registering On The Forum (Preview) For those who are not registered or are registered I would like to point out some items you may not be aware of, particularly in regards to threads and posts. By registering, you are able to bring the latest posts to the fore instead of being buried where you can't see them. For newbies who are registere...	Duh	10	1131	03:31 AM Nov 13, 2013 by Delta18
	Woolwash free camp Rockhampton (Preview) I saw in the local rag that the local council has approved improvements to the woolwash and plan to install facilities for grey nomads. The rational is that nomads spend and they want to encourage that. So anyone comming north the area is open but basic at the moment and improvements are in the offing Al...	navynurse	1	896	03:25 AM Nov 13, 2013 by rockylizard
	golden anniversary (Preview) hi everyone not trying to show off, not my way but....something i would like to share with you grey nomades We just had a great weekend with an amazing surprise. It is our 50 th anniversary in 3 weeks time but the kids nearly gave us a heart attack. one came from Qld the other from the Bush took us to Centre...	gerard gue	15	601	02:12 AM Nov 13, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	Van layout (Preview) Been keeping an eye out for a new van, - bigger fridge, more storage, full solar set up, maybe a full van this time. Found one with all of the above, plus full ensuite, air con etc. Beautiful van .... but..... the beds are in the front, and the door is right at the end of the bed. I'm sure it would annoy me to hav...	Rip and Rosie	7	776	02:10 AM Nov 13, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	nose cone , deflectors, rhino rack pod, (Preview) hi , has anyone seen a comparison data sheet on these items. i was just looking to see which system to use regarding fuel,wind drag etc. please let me know, terry. i forgot to mention that i wiil be towing a van around . have seen some ads for nose cone attached to van, but dont know which would be best, terr...	terry and leanne	10	2929	12:45 PM Nov 12, 2013 by ken thomas
	If you got a new caravan, what would you have different? (Preview) Was thinking about our caravan, and how we'd chosen the layout and fittings carefully, basing our choices on what we thought we'd need or want, and what we had learned from other's caravanner's comments. We wanted to be able to go off-road, into the bush, camp in remote places in comfort and safety. W...	Gerty Dancer	27	1540	12:08 PM Nov 12, 2013 by Ontos45
	carravan insurance (Preview) hello everyone, does anyone know how much insurance is for a $60,000 van approximately. thanks.	the rocket	24	1777	04:39 PM Nov 12, 2013 by chaslib
	Super Typhoon Haiyan (Preview) Let's all hope our mate Big Gorilla is safe, does not look good over where he is with the Super Typhoon Haiyan. So thought I would just log on and wish him well and hope we all hear from him again real soon.	copper1	7	747	08:40 AM Nov 12, 2013 by Dunmowin
	My Ambition..[Toyota Coaster with the work's] (Preview) Hi all, 2nd ever post on this forum, so I would put forward My own ambition's.. I'm Sick of using a Camper Trailer to go away with.. [A expensive mistake].. It did/does have some good thing's going for it, but generally it is a pain to use a Solo Traveler.. Setting it up is fairly easy.. Takes about 1hr's to...	SnowT	6	896	07:12 AM Nov 12, 2013 by SnowT
	I have bought my new home. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Today after driving all over Melbourne with my son, we made a decision and bought Zena, my new home. 2006 Toyota Hi Ace Super Long Wheel Base - 86,600 ks . Has everything I need in it. She is being personally delivered to me here in Geelong next week when they have done all the pre-delivery stuff. I have a ph...	Happywanderer	96	5692	06:24 AM Nov 12, 2013 by _wombat_
	REMEMBRANCE DAY 2013 (Preview) At the 11th hour, on this 11th day, of this 11th month - we pause to remember those men and women who died or courageously fought in all our armed battles - both past and present. IMAGE: Sean McNamara	D and D	19	1231	05:43 AM Nov 12, 2013 by Thunderchild69
	Caravan Advice (Preview) We are a couple just retired about to begin looking to purchase a caravan so thought I would throw it out to all you experienced caravaners . I have a prado 2500 kg towing capacity so I am looking for something from 18 to 20 foot (used ), what are the pro's and cons of pop tops and single axel vrs duel axel. We w...	Crosso	7	777	05:21 AM Nov 12, 2013 by Crosso
	Grey nomads are biggest BlazeAid volunteers (Preview) Grey nomads are biggest BlazeAid volunteers Lucy Barbour, Tuesday September 10, 2013 - 13:46 EST Grey nomads made up 75 per cent of the 3,500 Blazeaid volunteers who helped farmers rebuild fences and clean up property damage after floods and fires in eastern Australia last summer. - ABC More than...	Kingsthorpedavid	5	638	04:42 PM Nov 11, 2013 by beiffe
	Batemans Bay Caravan Show (Preview) Well folks it's been a hectic 24 hrs first the new van pick up Friday and today, we headed off to the Bay Caravan Show. Well nothing special to report about the show if anything thought it was lacking compared to previous years, but then they all tend to be the same after you have been to so many. Did howeve...	copper1	9	1003	07:02 AM Nov 11, 2013 by copper1
	New Geist Owners Club (Preview) The old Geist Owners Club closed down in June 2009 and this is the new Club site, also has other info on Geist in Australia, see; http://www.geistdirect.com.au/care_club.asp	Vic41	2	972	10:51 PM Nov 10, 2013 by Duh
	Stone Guards (Preview) I have just purchased a new ute (a Ford Ranger XLT) to tow my van and want to fit some kind of a stone guard, not only to protect the van that has a few dents already, but moreso to protect the towing vehicle. My previous vehicle, a Hilux, had lots of stone chips on the tailgate from stones bouncing off the...	Captain	5	4319	02:19 AM Nov 11, 2013 by elliemike
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