The Grey Nomads - General

deconuts · deconuts

I have just realised that this is the best part of my day (well second best after greeting the Snowman when i get home from work). Here i am sitting up in bed, cuppa at the bedside and thoroughly engrossed in this forum. Some would say "get a life" but this is now part of my new life to be and I love...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Maybe posting in the area, sorry if I am, I am wondering if there is a "treatment" for the hot water service in the MH, the fresh water tank as full and clear when we draw water through the cold tap it is fine but when we draw water through the hot side it has a tainted maybe metallic odour and taste...

patrolst · patrolst

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PRESTIGE-CARAVAN-DIESEL-HEATER-2KW-KITS-SOLD-COMPLETE-SINGLE-OUTLET-KIT-JAYCO-/111120683443?emailtemplateid=61301521&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:AU:LISTG&am...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Today, had one of the scariest part of our journey. We decided to drive up to the lookout at Lake Dumbleyung, and hit the dirt road around 11.00 am. The scenic drive is about 3.5km. About 1.5km in, we hit a section of the road that was slippery, and our 3.5tonne van was pulling our Patrol all over the pla...

freehazzas · freehazzas

Well life on the road gives us the chance to try new things, so heres mine. I have decided to try my hand at oil painting places we have seen ect. Here is my first attempt. Needs a lot of practice i think. Lol

ken thomas · ken thomas

If any nomads are going to be in the greens area in about 2 weeks, Billeeeeee, Jules and myself will be there, so pop in Ken

Bucko · Bucko

The Bay of fires area has been a free camp for as long as I can remember, I've been going to Tassie for over the last 20 years, under the guise of protecting the area and saying that new facilities must be paid for by the user, toilets in this area have been there forever, rubbish bins are the only facility th...

deconuts · deconuts

what is a GTG?

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Called into the Coles Express servo, western end of Port Augusta yesterday to refuel...128 litres of LPG. Proceed to the cashier who asks me "do you have a docket?" No , I replied. Hang on, says she, I have a spare one in my purse, which she retrieves and uses it to discount my purchase. A rando...

TAJ · TAJ

yesterday on mt ousley road north of wollongong car &van turned over lost control// both late 70s both in hospital ok i think the vehicles were on different sides of the 1 metre barrier strip i always keep in the right lane coming down the pass in manual keep safe all ...

jules47 · jules47

Nearly snuck by Sheba - hope you had a nice day!!!!!

countryroad · countryroad

When solar panels are fixed...less likely stolen. maybe need xtra panel due to being flat...but secure. If you have portable... to follow the sun, you can't leave your campervan/motorhome so have to hang around to change the portable's spot ...following the sun, so you have power that night to cont...

Collo · Collo

When buying a second hand van privately....are there forms to fill out as to the change of ownership?(like the change of car ownership) Also my wife wants to experience the wet season. Is that a good idea in a van? We were thinking of going up around Cairns/Port Douglas. I've been in Katherine in the wet...

brickies · brickies

A male person was hit by a truck in Ipswich and killed by hit run driver last night . The road on which this poor man was killed has cameras covering the the road on which it happen , Within hour a man from some 70 klm away was charged and will appear in court on Monday , Police have not said how they caught the ma...

briche · briche

We will be here for about a week before heading further into the Rangers to further explore this amazing place. We stopped off at Warren Gorge and stayed the night. From what we have seen so far just form the road we are going to be blown away. We. should be in this area for about 3 weeks before heading in NSW...

herbie · herbie

I am wondering if anyone knows why in Renmark SA,they only allow motor homes in the free camp and not caravans. In my way of thinking it is really discriminative towards the choice of vehicle one chooses to use as there Rec Vehicle. As long as the vehicle used comes in under what the council had stipulate...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

I'm visiting my son and daughter in law here and was wondering if anyone is around for a coffee. Happy to travel somewhere to meet up. I'm in Perth tomorrow for an appointment at midday and then available from monday thru wednesday. Would be nice to meet some GN's. Sorry I missed the get together rec...

Duh · Duh

George Day has passed away, he was a great bloke to talk to and his business supported many RV clubs and other worthy causes. They also ran free "how to" workshops after hours for certain RV clubs. I think he has been retired for some time now and the business is run by his two son's Phil and Ste...

magraret · magraret

Hi all i am looking for a dog friendly caravan park on bribie island any one know of one please Also i found to two in caloundra Military jetty and golden beach any comments on these please as they are dog friendly

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

I'll be heading home in a week or so just wondering if anyone is going to be doing the same about that time. Not done it before so would be nice to have someone to catch up with occasionally. Tess

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Best part of my day... (Preview) I have just realised that this is the best part of my day (well second best after greeting the Snowman when i get home from work). Here i am sitting up in bed, cuppa at the bedside and thoroughly engrossed in this forum. Some would say "get a life" but this is now part of my new life to be and I love...	deconuts	14	1301	03:27 AM Sep 25, 2013 by nallingtoon
	Tainted water (Preview) Maybe posting in the area, sorry if I am, I am wondering if there is a "treatment" for the hot water service in the MH, the fresh water tank as full and clear when we draw water through the cold tap it is fine but when we draw water through the hot side it has a tainted maybe metallic odour and taste...	Poppy sore eye	20	1553	02:45 AM Sep 25, 2013 by rockylizard
	Diesel Heater (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PRESTIGE-CARAVAN-DIESEL-HEATER-2KW-KITS-SOLD-COMPLETE-SINGLE-OUTLET-KIT-JAYCO-/111120683443?emailtemplateid=61301521&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:AU:LISTG&am...	patrolst	12	3665	12:32 AM Sep 25, 2013 by Diggings
	Lesson Learnt (Preview) Today, had one of the scariest part of our journey. We decided to drive up to the lookout at Lake Dumbleyung, and hit the dirt road around 11.00 am. The scenic drive is about 3.5km. About 1.5km in, we hit a section of the road that was slippery, and our 3.5tonne van was pulling our Patrol all over the pla...	Dunmowin	23	1567	10:41 PM Sep 24, 2013 by Baz421
	My new hobbie. (Preview) Well life on the road gives us the chance to try new things, so heres mine. I have decided to try my hand at oil painting places we have seen ect. Here is my first attempt. Needs a lot of practice i think. Lol	freehazzas	14	964	09:14 PM Sep 24, 2013 by JayDee
	Greens Lake (Preview) If any nomads are going to be in the greens area in about 2 weeks, Billeeeeee, Jules and myself will be there, so pop in Ken	ken thomas	14	899	08:47 PM Sep 24, 2013 by ken thomas
	New fees to be added to Tassie free camps (Preview) The Bay of fires area has been a free camp for as long as I can remember, I've been going to Tassie for over the last 20 years, under the guise of protecting the area and saying that new facilities must be paid for by the user, toilets in this area have been there forever, rubbish bins are the only facility th...	Bucko	13	1145	10:04 AM Sep 24, 2013 by rockylizard
	Pardon our ignorance but.... (Preview) what is a GTG?	deconuts	6	904	04:09 PM Sep 24, 2013 by jules47
	a generous act indeed. (Preview) Called into the Coles Express servo, western end of Port Augusta yesterday to refuel...128 litres of LPG. Proceed to the cashier who asks me "do you have a docket?" No , I replied. Hang on, says she, I have a spare one in my purse, which she retrieves and uses it to discount my purchase. A rando...	Bent Axle Bob	11	1050	06:38 AM Sep 24, 2013 by QueenKombi
	overturned 4x4 and van (Preview) yesterday on mt ousley road north of wollongong car &van turned over lost control// both late 70s both in hospital ok i think the vehicles were on different sides of the 1 metre barrier strip i always keep in the right lane coming down the pass in manual keep safe all ...	TAJ	23	1590	04:55 AM Sep 24, 2013 by hako
	happy birthday Sheba! (Preview) Nearly snuck by Sheba - hope you had a nice day!!!!!	jules47	27	1110	04:55 AM Sep 24, 2013 by neilnruth
	whats to do with solar panels...not a techie ? (Preview) When solar panels are fixed...less likely stolen. maybe need xtra panel due to being flat...but secure. If you have portable... to follow the sun, you can't leave your campervan/motorhome so have to hang around to change the portable's spot ...following the sun, so you have power that night to cont...	countryroad	7	1066	04:39 AM Sep 24, 2013 by beiffe
	Buying a second hand van...change of ownership? (Preview) When buying a second hand van privately....are there forms to fill out as to the change of ownership?(like the change of car ownership) Also my wife wants to experience the wet season. Is that a good idea in a van? We were thinking of going up around Cairns/Port Douglas. I've been in Katherine in the wet...	Collo	4	963	02:50 AM Sep 24, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Spy Cameras (Preview) A male person was hit by a truck in Ipswich and killed by hit run driver last night . The road on which this poor man was killed has cameras covering the the road on which it happen , Within hour a man from some 70 klm away was charged and will appear in court on Monday , Police have not said how they caught the ma...	brickies	10	1098	11:33 PM Sep 23, 2013 by chopit
	Camped up at Rawnsley Park Station (Preview) We will be here for about a week before heading further into the Rangers to further explore this amazing place. We stopped off at Warren Gorge and stayed the night. From what we have seen so far just form the road we are going to be blown away. We. should be in this area for about 3 weeks before heading in NSW...	briche	8	799	05:07 PM Sep 23, 2013 by beiffe
	Renmark SA (Preview) I am wondering if anyone knows why in Renmark SA,they only allow motor homes in the free camp and not caravans. In my way of thinking it is really discriminative towards the choice of vehicle one chooses to use as there Rec Vehicle. As long as the vehicle used comes in under what the council had stipulate...	herbie	5	929	04:48 PM Sep 23, 2013 by jules47
	Coffee anyone around Perth/ Mandurah (Preview) I'm visiting my son and daughter in law here and was wondering if anyone is around for a coffee. Happy to travel somewhere to meet up. I'm in Perth tomorrow for an appointment at midday and then available from monday thru wednesday. Would be nice to meet some GN's. Sorry I missed the get together rec...	Evie n Rhys	13	776	06:54 AM Sep 23, 2013 by Jayco Gypsy
	George Day - Founder of George Day Caravans in WA Passed Away (Preview) George Day has passed away, he was a great bloke to talk to and his business supported many RV clubs and other worthy causes. They also ran free "how to" workshops after hours for certain RV clubs. I think he has been retired for some time now and the business is run by his two son's Phil and Ste...	Duh	0	462	08:14 PM Sep 22, 2013 by Duh
	dog friendly park (Preview) Hi all i am looking for a dog friendly caravan park on bribie island any one know of one please Also i found to two in caloundra Military jetty and golden beach any comments on these please as they are dog friendly	magraret	3	751	02:03 AM Sep 23, 2013 by nallingtoon
	Hitting the Nullabour ? (Preview) I'll be heading home in a week or so just wondering if anyone is going to be doing the same about that time. Not done it before so would be nice to have someone to catch up with occasionally. Tess	Evie n Rhys	8	762	01:43 AM Sep 23, 2013 by Evie n Rhys
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