The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have been asked why I haven't done one of my updates yet, well I wasn't going too but here is the update you do when not doing an update, sort of like a Clayton's update I spose. Bugga he's back I hear someone say. I have now been here house sitting in Batemans Bay, NSW south coast for 2 weeks but just to go b...

Helena · Helena

Got the campervan sorted out at long last had a week at Pt Elliott Showgrounds S.A. to see if all the electrics worked then had a night at Deep Creek National Park S.A. to try the solar out all worked out O.K. will be heading over to the Yorke Peninsula next month and hopefully coming over to Green Lakes nex...

doublejj · doublejj

Hi We have just bought a 2006 Geist XK 535 caravan which we will take over early November. It has a 12 pin flat plug connector to the car. Can anyone tell me if the Geist uses the 5 heavy duty pins for things like charging the van's battery and running the fridge on 12 volts? Also, do I need a motorised mover...

jules47 · jules47

We had a couple of days away, visiting friends in Beaufort, just overnight, through Maryborough, Lexton - gorgeous countryside. Only two of us left here now, Ken Thomas and us. George57 left yesterday, and Highwayman (Roy) headed off this morning - Roy will be back in about two weeks he says - and Geo...

kandagal · kandagal

Hi all, I've missed you all while we have been away (90 day cruise to the Mediteranean & back - someone has to do it). So now I will have to read back a bit here to see what you'll all been up to in my absence. At present we are in Maroochydore (Qld) but will be heading gradually south soon. Cheers every...

RosieW · RosieW

As we get into the nitty gritty of packing up the remnants ready for a full-time life on the road, we are debating whether we should keep our china plates, bowls etc, or shift to melamine? I like the idea of melamine because it packs down small, but was wondering what experienced travellers have found t...

gitsho · gitsho

Hi all, just wondering if anybody has noticed the weight of gas swaps at bunnings seem to be lighter than when you have them refilled at a normal gas refilling station. -- Edited by gitsho on Friday 11th of October 2013 09:54:32 AM

JayDee · JayDee

The time has come for us to upgrade to a LandCrusier diesel auto. with towing capacity 3500kgs. Have spent time scanning the internet, but a little confused re all the info. Would like a 2004 - 05 model, and is that the 100 series that I hear so much about? I think we would prefer a dealer but also open to pri...

bill12 · bill12

Be advised that Workmans Beach camping area is close to all traffic from 14th Oct to 2nd Nov, for renovations.I am here now and its pretty full. I will goto Middle creek as I have a 4wd. Bill

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I find that a small number of members on this forum seem to think that wasting their time with idiotic responses could possibly be intelligent or useful. I thank those who have bothered to provide much appreciated help, but I wont be wasting my time on this forum in future. Perhaps the responsible p...

briche · briche

Camped up in the Lake View Caravan Park for the next couple do days leaving Tuesday. If anyone is in the area would love to catch up 0403 741 625

neilnruth · neilnruth

Read an interesting newsletter from a friend today. They have been in Broome for five years and they say tourism has gone downhill over those 5 years. Shops are closing. Economic downturn because the gas people are not allowed. Maybe there will be some spots in those caravan parks for everyone now.

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Yes, the new motor has arrived in Port Augusta today. Workshop have already started on installation, so should be on our way by early next week at least. Motor comes with two year or 40,000km guarantee, so that's good. Maybe I should rename the cruiser Black Beauty. -- Edited by Kiwi-as on Thursday 10...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I am heading to Tassy for a couple of months, and would like some suggestions re free-camping, and whether I can use my firebucket at that time of year ? Thanks for your advice, Barry

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Hey all, there is a really cool "sticky" called Pick this Place. Don't forget to go and have a look. Basically someone posts a picture from somewhere in Aust, and we all get to try to guess where it is. If you guess right, you get to post the next picture. This was started few years ago by Hyl...

Wizardofoz · Wizardofoz

Is there any way that you can improve the towing performance of petrol engines as I test towed a new caravan yesterday and I really felt the weight of the van, it did weigh around 3000kg but I have towed a 2500kg van previously and it was a breeze. This one I felt and it turned me off buying the caravan and it i...

Dougwe · Dougwe

They sure did. Here in down town Batemans Bay, NSW south coast, I had the great pleasure of meeting Copper1 and Mrs Copper1, Garry and Roxanne. What great people they are too, we had lunch down by the water at a lovely cafe and that was followed by plenty of chat time, three hours later we all thought we had...

Fried Rice · Fried Rice

With a nod of appreciation to Dunmowin; "Hey all, there is a really cool "sticky" called Pick this Place. Don't forget to go and have a look. Basically someone posts a picture from somewhere in Aust, and we all get to try to guess where it is. If you guess right, you get to post the next...

milo · milo

http://www.ehealth.gov.au/internet/ehealth/publishing.nsf/content/home-- Edited by milo on Thursday 10th of...

Wandererone · Wandererone

Hi all. New to the forum. Closed up our business in Sydney, sold the house in Gosford and have moved to beautiful Tumut. Looking at purchasing a Jayco Eagle Pop Top. Can anyone tell me the height of these please? (Need to be able to get it under a tree on our driveway) Look forward to hearing from you. Cheer...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	A CLAYTON'S UPDATE (Preview) I have been asked why I haven't done one of my updates yet, well I wasn't going too but here is the update you do when not doing an update, sort of like a Clayton's update I spose. Bugga he's back I hear someone say. I have now been here house sitting in Batemans Bay, NSW south coast for 2 weeks but just to go b...	Dougwe	6	763	03:11 PM Oct 14, 2013 by beiffe
	at long last (Preview) Got the campervan sorted out at long last had a week at Pt Elliott Showgrounds S.A. to see if all the electrics worked then had a night at Deep Creek National Park S.A. to try the solar out all worked out O.K. will be heading over to the Yorke Peninsula next month and hopefully coming over to Green Lakes nex...	Helena	3	553	04:11 AM Oct 14, 2013 by Helena
	Geist XK 535 - 2 questions (Preview) Hi We have just bought a 2006 Geist XK 535 caravan which we will take over early November. It has a 12 pin flat plug connector to the car. Can anyone tell me if the Geist uses the 5 heavy duty pins for things like charging the van's battery and running the fridge on 12 volts? Also, do I need a motorised mover...	doublejj	3	802	03:11 AM Oct 14, 2013 by doublejj
	Green's Lake again!! (Preview) We had a couple of days away, visiting friends in Beaufort, just overnight, through Maryborough, Lexton - gorgeous countryside. Only two of us left here now, Ken Thomas and us. George57 left yesterday, and Highwayman (Roy) headed off this morning - Roy will be back in about two weeks he says - and Geo...	jules47	17	985	02:24 AM Oct 14, 2013 by jules47
	I'm back on dry land in Oz (Preview) Hi all, I've missed you all while we have been away (90 day cruise to the Mediteranean & back - someone has to do it). So now I will have to read back a bit here to see what you'll all been up to in my absence. At present we are in Maroochydore (Qld) but will be heading gradually south soon. Cheers every...	kandagal	4	512	12:53 AM Oct 14, 2013 by jules47
	China or melamine? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As we get into the nitty gritty of packing up the remnants ready for a full-time life on the road, we are debating whether we should keep our china plates, bowls etc, or shift to melamine? I like the idea of melamine because it packs down small, but was wondering what experienced travellers have found t...	RosieW	40	5748	10:54 PM Oct 13, 2013 by Dunmowin
	Bunnings gas swaps (Preview) Hi all, just wondering if anybody has noticed the weight of gas swaps at bunnings seem to be lighter than when you have them refilled at a normal gas refilling station. -- Edited by gitsho on Friday 11th of October 2013 09:54:32 AM	gitsho	19	11809	10:54 PM Oct 13, 2013 by brickies
	2nd Hand Land crusier ( not Prado) (Preview) The time has come for us to upgrade to a LandCrusier diesel auto. with towing capacity 3500kgs. Have spent time scanning the internet, but a little confused re all the info. Would like a 2004 - 05 model, and is that the 100 series that I hear so much about? I think we would prefer a dealer but also open to pri...	JayDee	5	722	10:09 PM Oct 13, 2013 by Haji-Baba
	Workmans beach terporarily closed (Preview) Be advised that Workmans Beach camping area is close to all traffic from 14th Oct to 2nd Nov, for renovations.I am here now and its pretty full. I will goto Middle creek as I have a 4wd. Bill	bill12	7	808	08:25 AM Oct 13, 2013 by herbie
	Had enough of nonsense from some members. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi, I find that a small number of members on this forum seem to think that wasting their time with idiotic responses could possibly be intelligent or useful. I thank those who have bothered to provide much appreciated help, but I wont be wasting my time on this forum in future. Perhaps the responsible p...	bazzle22	43	2556	05:22 AM Oct 13, 2013 by Webmaster
	In Broken Hill (Preview) Camped up in the Lake View Caravan Park for the next couple do days leaving Tuesday. If anyone is in the area would love to catch up 0403 741 625	briche	3	566	04:14 AM Oct 13, 2013 by Dougwe
	Broome (Preview) Read an interesting newsletter from a friend today. They have been in Broome for five years and they say tourism has gone downhill over those 5 years. Shops are closing. Economic downturn because the gas people are not allowed. Maybe there will be some spots in those caravan parks for everyone now.	neilnruth	9	1072	02:54 AM Oct 13, 2013 by blaze
	It Has Arrived. (Preview) Yes, the new motor has arrived in Port Augusta today. Workshop have already started on installation, so should be on our way by early next week at least. Motor comes with two year or 40,000km guarantee, so that's good. Maybe I should rename the cruiser Black Beauty. -- Edited by Kiwi-as on Thursday 10...	Kiwi-as	16	1019	11:16 PM Oct 12, 2013 by mr glassies
	Heading for Tassy for Feb and March of next year. (Preview) Hi, I am heading to Tassy for a couple of months, and would like some suggestions re free-camping, and whether I can use my firebucket at that time of year ? Thanks for your advice, Barry	bazzle22	11	977	05:05 PM Oct 12, 2013 by jules47
	Check out "pick this place; (Preview) Hey all, there is a really cool "sticky" called Pick this Place. Don't forget to go and have a look. Basically someone posts a picture from somewhere in Aust, and we all get to try to guess where it is. If you guess right, you get to post the next picture. This was started few years ago by Hyl...	Dunmowin	9	769	03:41 PM Oct 12, 2013 by Beth54
	Petrol performance. (Preview) Is there any way that you can improve the towing performance of petrol engines as I test towed a new caravan yesterday and I really felt the weight of the van, it did weigh around 3000kg but I have towed a 2500kg van previously and it was a breeze. This one I felt and it turned me off buying the caravan and it i...	Wizardofoz	14	1195	01:44 PM Oct 12, 2013 by Landfall
	GREY NOMADS MEET AT THE BAY (Preview) They sure did. Here in down town Batemans Bay, NSW south coast, I had the great pleasure of meeting Copper1 and Mrs Copper1, Garry and Roxanne. What great people they are too, we had lunch down by the water at a lovely cafe and that was followed by plenty of chat time, three hours later we all thought we had...	Dougwe	5	635	12:46 PM Oct 12, 2013 by Dougwe
	Bump the PTP Support (Preview) With a nod of appreciation to Dunmowin; "Hey all, there is a really cool "sticky" called Pick this Place. Don't forget to go and have a look. Basically someone posts a picture from somewhere in Aust, and we all get to try to guess where it is. If you guess right, you get to post the next...	Fried Rice	0	487	09:01 PM Oct 11, 2013 by Fried Rice
	eletctronic health register?? (Preview) http://www.ehealth.gov.au/internet/ehealth/publishing.nsf/content/home-- Edited by milo on Thursday 10th of...	milo	19	1251	03:40 AM Oct 12, 2013 by Sheba
	Newbie with a question (Preview) Hi all. New to the forum. Closed up our business in Sydney, sold the house in Gosford and have moved to beautiful Tumut. Looking at purchasing a Jayco Eagle Pop Top. Can anyone tell me the height of these please? (Need to be able to get it under a tree on our driveway) Look forward to hearing from you. Cheer...	Wandererone	10	1000	04:37 PM Oct 11, 2013 by Wandererone
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