The Grey Nomads - General

buffy61 · buffy61

Have moved into the van so was updating details on the car insurance today. Apparently as I will have no fixed address the underwriters will not insure me and my policy will expire next week!! As it happens we have a fixed address until mid August and then we hit the road. I explained that this is a friends...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

We wish to announce the arrival of Ashleigh; grand daughter No 2 at 1.30 pm today, @ 8lb 9oz. Her mum had a big day but all is good at this point in time. Jim & Leonie. JC.

Collo · Collo

Hello everyone, My wife and I(46,53) are thinking of taking some long service leave and doing a test run of about 6 weeks before we retire. We have some basic questions. Why does, for example, a mitubishi triton have a braked towing capacity of 2700kg and a Falcon ute has 1700kg when they are a similar v...

biggles · biggles

hey girl .. you're lookin' younger every year .. enjoy !

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Hello all we have just purchased a coromal lifestyle 667 and we were hoping for some advice regarding our solar setup we are getting 3x64 uni solar stick on panels on the roof we also have 2 x 105 amp batterries in van all wired up through coramal dealership can anyone tell us would this system be enough ju...

Sol · Sol

Hope this is ok, but I thought I'd bring the thread back and ask how many GN'S are up here in North Queensland? There are so many vans and motor homes on the road up this way,so thought I'd ask the question Beautiful weather at the moment to be up this way too! if you are up here enjoy Cheers Sol

nomadic1 · nomadic1

I'm going to be getting to Townsville in a few days (prob around Friday) and I'm looking for somewhere cheap to stay - doesn't have to be fancy. I've heard that there's a place called the Polocross club in a suburb called Stewart (prob spelled incorrectly, my apologies) but I can't find it in any of my u...

herbie · herbie

The further we have travelled south the more layers of clothing we have been putting on.Gee how spoilt we have been for the past three odd weeks up around the Cape.We arrived at Port Douglas to the normal hum drum of a place buzzing with tourists all over the place, we took a drive around and had a look into...

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Hi guys. As some of you may recall, we get our van in October and we'll stay in this area and do smaller trips (with the grandkids)for the first few months, then we plan on heading south after Christmas for our first big trip. We've got an idea of the direction we are heading, but we're really not sure of how...

joseph · joseph

re newsletter Tamara...why do people like Tamara assume incorrectly knowledge of people who they do not even know...a couple who were branded George an pat on their van asked a friend of mind when they met...oh' your by yourself....do you have a wife or is she at home ...he just walked away...when the...

valnrob · valnrob

Full moon at Lake ElphInstone Qld. BeautIful place, not too many campers here.

milo · milo

Its been bucketing down here all weekend, and continuing for most of the week so please take care every one on the roads..

bowlerbear · bowlerbear

A lady in the last couple of weeks posted asking for volunteers to help teach conversational English in Cambodia. I have tried to do a search but can't find it and have no idea what section of the forum it was in. Does anybody know or can they tell me how to find it please. I did a search for "Cambodia&q...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, Question please, has anyone been on the Dawson Development Rd from Springsure [Qld] to Tambo, if so is this road still gravel / dirt or is it now sealed ? Many thanks Miroku12g

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi to all, I'm heading off again from Caloundra and making my way north to the Atherton Tablelands end of the week. So far on my 3 week journey I've not bumped into any GNs, where are y'all? Anyone heading my way? and can anyone shed any light on what to expect when I get there re camping spots etc. This is...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-20/grey-nomad-volunteers-are-dusting-off-an-outback-ghost-town/4768710

first timer · first timer

Hi Guys Not sure where to post this, but here goes. We took delivery of our van last sept and so for have only done one trip which took us to our sons at robina, our daughters at noosa, and our friends at nambuca. As we were staying with friends and family we have not yet stayed in a c/park, so my question is do m...

auntyfudge · auntyfudge

Hi everybody, I always intended to buy a vehicle and buzz off for a while but went to Cambodia instead. I have leased a house here and hope to start teaching English soon to people who need conversational English for work, tuk tuk drivers, cafe staff, for example. I thought "G'day Mate" a goo...

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi I am asking this on behalf of my daughter . Do any of you out there know of anyone in the Brisbane area who privately hire their caravan for short term ( 1 to 2 ) weeks . The couple she tried are not available for the time she needs it Cheers

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

We are going to visit Nimbin in the morning, hope we are not disappointed after all this time waiting. Talk about are we there yet! Will be in for a cold night tonight as we are camped up on the top of the escarpment, thank goodness for diesel heaters. anyone else close by? Bob

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Car Insurance (Preview) Have moved into the van so was updating details on the car insurance today. Apparently as I will have no fixed address the underwriters will not insure me and my policy will expire next week!! As it happens we have a fixed address until mid August and then we hit the road. I explained that this is a friends...	buffy61	10	1846	05:44 AM Jun 27, 2013 by herbie
	WELCOME ASHLEIGH; (Preview) We wish to announce the arrival of Ashleigh; grand daughter No 2 at 1.30 pm today, @ 8lb 9oz. Her mum had a big day but all is good at this point in time. Jim & Leonie. JC.	justcruisin01	16	932	05:24 AM Jun 27, 2013 by Mark
	Real dumb newbies! (Preview) Hello everyone, My wife and I(46,53) are thinking of taking some long service leave and doing a test run of about 6 weeks before we retire. We have some basic questions. Why does, for example, a mitubishi triton have a braked towing capacity of 2700kg and a Falcon ute has 1700kg when they are a similar v...	Collo	16	1361	05:01 AM Jun 27, 2013 by Mark
	happy birthday Beth ! (Preview) hey girl .. you're lookin' younger every year .. enjoy !	biggles	18	848	07:56 PM Jun 26, 2013 by Sheba
	getting ready for our first trip (Preview) Hello all we have just purchased a coromal lifestyle 667 and we were hoping for some advice regarding our solar setup we are getting 3x64 uni solar stick on panels on the roof we also have 2 x 105 amp batterries in van all wired up through coramal dealership can anyone tell us would this system be enough ju...	bowsie1	4	501	01:09 AM Jun 27, 2013 by bowsie1
	Who's up this way? (Preview) Hope this is ok, but I thought I'd bring the thread back and ask how many GN'S are up here in North Queensland? There are so many vans and motor homes on the road up this way,so thought I'd ask the question Beautiful weather at the moment to be up this way too! if you are up here enjoy Cheers Sol	Sol	15	1045	07:06 PM Jun 26, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Cheapies in/near Townsville anybody? (Preview) I'm going to be getting to Townsville in a few days (prob around Friday) and I'm looking for somewhere cheap to stay - doesn't have to be fancy. I've heard that there's a place called the Polocross club in a suburb called Stewart (prob spelled incorrectly, my apologies) but I can't find it in any of my u...	nomadic1	8	1781	05:47 AM Jun 26, 2013 by nomadic1
	Port Douglas (Preview) The further we have travelled south the more layers of clothing we have been putting on.Gee how spoilt we have been for the past three odd weeks up around the Cape.We arrived at Port Douglas to the normal hum drum of a place buzzing with tourists all over the place, we took a drive around and had a look into...	herbie	3	768	05:44 AM Jun 26, 2013 by gold dandelion
	Mapping out our first trip (Preview) Hi guys. As some of you may recall, we get our van in October and we'll stay in this area and do smaller trips (with the grandkids)for the first few months, then we plan on heading south after Christmas for our first big trip. We've got an idea of the direction we are heading, but we're really not sure of how...	Flicka9736	9	1064	03:27 AM Jun 26, 2013 by hanoman
	singles and solos travellers (Preview) re newsletter Tamara...why do people like Tamara assume incorrectly knowledge of people who they do not even know...a couple who were branded George an pat on their van asked a friend of mind when they met...oh' your by yourself....do you have a wife or is she at home ...he just walked away...when the...	joseph	17	1083	01:25 AM Jun 26, 2013 by bowlerbear
	Full moon at Elphinstone. (Preview) Full moon at Lake ElphInstone Qld. BeautIful place, not too many campers here.	valnrob	4	685	08:01 PM Jun 25, 2013 by yeoeleven
	Take care in this wet weather (Preview) Its been bucketing down here all weekend, and continuing for most of the week so please take care every one on the roads..	milo	4	546	07:15 PM Jun 25, 2013 by Delta18
	Volunteering in Cambodia (Preview) A lady in the last couple of weeks posted asking for volunteers to help teach conversational English in Cambodia. I have tried to do a search but can't find it and have no idea what section of the forum it was in. Does anybody know or can they tell me how to find it please. I did a search for "Cambodia&q...	bowlerbear	9	715	05:17 PM Jun 25, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Road Conditions (Preview) Hi all, Question please, has anyone been on the Dawson Development Rd from Springsure [Qld] to Tambo, if so is this road still gravel / dirt or is it now sealed ? Many thanks Miroku12g	miroku12g	0	504	01:42 AM Jun 25, 2013 by miroku12g
	Heading Up to Atherton (Preview) Hi to all, I'm heading off again from Caloundra and making my way north to the Atherton Tablelands end of the week. So far on my 3 week journey I've not bumped into any GNs, where are y'all? Anyone heading my way? and can anyone shed any light on what to expect when I get there re camping spots etc. This is...	Wild1	16	1019	03:38 AM Jun 25, 2013 by Wild1
	Grey Nomad volunteers helping to restore the town of Farina in S.A. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-20/grey-nomad-volunteers-are-dusting-off-an-outback-ghost-town/4768710	petengail	5	657	01:02 AM Jun 25, 2013 by Mary
	wifi in c/parks (Preview) Hi Guys Not sure where to post this, but here goes. We took delivery of our van last sept and so for have only done one trip which took us to our sons at robina, our daughters at noosa, and our friends at nambuca. As we were staying with friends and family we have not yet stayed in a c/park, so my question is do m...	first timer	19	1111	05:11 PM Jun 24, 2013 by Rabbit
	Roam far, have an adventure. (Preview) Hi everybody, I always intended to buy a vehicle and buzz off for a while but went to Cambodia instead. I have leased a house here and hope to start teaching English soon to people who need conversational English for work, tuk tuk drivers, cafe staff, for example. I thought "G'day Mate" a goo...	auntyfudge	7	838	01:58 PM Jun 24, 2013 by bowlerbear
	Caravan Hire (Preview) Hi I am asking this on behalf of my daughter . Do any of you out there know of anyone in the Brisbane area who privately hire their caravan for short term ( 1 to 2 ) weeks . The couple she tried are not available for the time she needs it Cheers	chrisnchris	1	749	05:34 PM Jun 24, 2013 by Gwian
	Nimbin tomorrow (Preview) We are going to visit Nimbin in the morning, hope we are not disappointed after all this time waiting. Talk about are we there yet! Will be in for a cold night tonight as we are camped up on the top of the escarpment, thank goodness for diesel heaters. anyone else close by? Bob	Old Crofter	13	1006	04:37 PM Jun 24, 2013 by jules47
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