The Grey Nomads - General

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers DH and I were away for a few days last week and noticed a lot of 'vans with UHF signs on their vans. Says to Dh we should get one 'cos everybody else has one and that's good enough for me. But he resists, - so - YOU tell him why we need one, might listen to someone else's opinions... (but maybe not)...

reglynn · reglynn

Morning all. As we are new to this Nomadic Lifestyle (and loving it) we are still finding out how to go about things, We have a smell in our sinks and i think it is coming from the hose, we are careful not to let food particles etc, go down the sink. We put on the outlet a self closing thingy an airless trap, but...

JT · JT

Hey everybody,hope all you guys are having a ball,,I just wanted to ask if anybody would mind giving us some info on independent camping spots in and around the daintree & cape trib????

Helena · Helena

Just got home and the phone rang it was the A'Van company that was selling our van to tell us that they had sold it for us it took almost a year to sell so it came as a real surprise now we can start looking seriously for a Toyota Campervan and will feel that we will soon to be back on the road thank goodness. Hel...

biggles · biggles

Hi folks .. Managed to get a few pics today taken from above the Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds at Mareeba .. Mareeba can be seen in some pics in the distance .. Jon

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Wife and i are looking at coming up to mainland after she is finished with radiation treatment , hoping in Sep we have never done free camping before and iam going to get camp7 book when i find it, our caravan is only fitted up with 240 volt electric , but do have gas hot plates and gas fridge so we will not ev...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Hi All. after a year of varied setbacks ,I'm gearing up again for another trip. Hoping to get away mid August. Different rig, same trip, different time table. Havent been posting as there was no certainty and no plans, just optimism. All is good now and far horizons call once again

bowlerbear · bowlerbear

Hi, I'm currently at the Poona Palms Caravan Park but had a car run up the back of me yesterday before I left Gympie and the car repairer I will be going to is in Maryborough. Had the assessment done today and just waiting for the NRMA to give the go ahead and parts will be ordered etc. So not sure how long I wil...

RosieW · RosieW

Hello all, anyone have any advice for us regarding a fridge/freezer? We want one that 12v/24v - can be 240v as well, just don't want gas. Looking at the upright style. Any reccommendations for models and sellers, particularly for online dealers - ARB is the best in Tassie............. Also wond...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Popped in to Childers today, parked in the angle centre parking. As I looked across to the footpath while chatting to a couple in the next vehicle, who should be standing there with a big grin on his face was Jim (JustCruising). Jim and Leonie had been sitting outside the bakery when I drove past looking...

Beth54 · Beth54

I'm heading off tomorrow to Taroom. My route will be the Warrego Hwy to Miles, then north on the Leichhardt Hwy to Taroom. I'll have a stopover tomorrow night at either Bowenville or Chinchilla Weir, then 2 nights in the Taroom CP. So if anyone's in those areas, look our for Lucy, Lulu and me.

Sue A · Sue A

Hey all, Could do with some advice from those in the know if you have time... I'm towing a single axle, pop-top, 1460 TARE, 16'. Thinking of a second hand small twin cab diesel ute, but unsure of what specs I need etc...don't really want to spend more than $24,000. Ideas welcome! Cheers, Sue

Afropuf · Afropuf

Hi, Just thought I would introduce myself. As can be deduced from my sign on, the wife and I are from Africa (South Africa). We have been in Australia for 30 plus years and have been caravanning and camping since we arrived. The wife retired about 4 years ago and while I am 59 years old I too am looking forw...

botbot · botbot

Has anybody ever had the need to take Jayco to the Consumer, Tenancy and Trader Tribunal?

colnden · colnden

For any body heading out to Tibooburra, the price of diesel is $1.67 and I must say that I was very pleased. Came across from Bourke and the road between Bourke and Waneering is not the best but if you are prepared to slow down then all is good. Some patches of bull dust, some stony areas, some corregation...

spida · spida

Have decided to volunteer for a couple of weeks at Pine Creek Railway Museum - open 10 - 2 but entirely up to me I gather Do call in and say hello if you are passing through. Also recommend staying at Pussycat Flat - $15 single, $22 double, power, good company, bar open at 4pm each evening.

neilnruth · neilnruth

I just had a look at 'Show us your rig' again and it struck me how all welcoming this forum is. One post shows a great Kombi set up, another a big new American 5th wheeler and another a coaster. Throw in there the brand new caravans, the motor homes and the well-loved second hand vans and we have a great mixt...

DABS SNR · DABS SNR

Can anyone assis with how to enter just coordinates into the above? We have Camp 6 downloaded onto the GPS but are not sure how to use it. Also can we just put coordinates in for off road? We have read and re-read the manual but still have not been able to work it out. We are heading off for four months in tw...

petengail · petengail

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/aussies-being-exploited-at-bowser-according-to-university-of-new-england-research/story-e6freon6-1226645942664

herbie · herbie

To anyone camped or staying in caravan Parks around the Riverina area 'A full alert has gone out as a huge manhunt continues for a 55 year old Killer Fugitive. A $100.000 has been offered as a reward leading to his capture.He has been on the run since he failed to appear on bail for conspracy to murder c...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	UHF radios (Preview) Hi Campers DH and I were away for a few days last week and noticed a lot of 'vans with UHF signs on their vans. Says to Dh we should get one 'cos everybody else has one and that's good enough for me. But he resists, - so - YOU tell him why we need one, might listen to someone else's opinions... (but maybe not)...	Jay-Jay	17	1299	08:57 PM May 22, 2013 by JRH
	Smelly grey water hose (Preview) Morning all. As we are new to this Nomadic Lifestyle (and loving it) we are still finding out how to go about things, We have a smell in our sinks and i think it is coming from the hose, we are careful not to let food particles etc, go down the sink. We put on the outlet a self closing thingy an airless trap, but...	reglynn	19	4647	03:17 PM May 22, 2013 by jules47
	Daintree camping (independent) (Preview) Hey everybody,hope all you guys are having a ball,,I just wanted to ask if anybody would mind giving us some info on independent camping spots in and around the daintree & cape trib????	JT	4	784	03:08 PM May 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	surprise (Preview) Just got home and the phone rang it was the A'Van company that was selling our van to tell us that they had sold it for us it took almost a year to sell so it came as a real surprise now we can start looking seriously for a Toyota Campervan and will feel that we will soon to be back on the road thank goodness. Hel...	Helena	17	1167	05:26 AM May 22, 2013 by jetj
	.. Above Rodeo Grounds .. Mareeba Nth Qld (Preview) Hi folks .. Managed to get a few pics today taken from above the Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds at Mareeba .. Mareeba can be seen in some pics in the distance .. Jon	biggles	5	700	05:03 AM May 22, 2013 by herbie
	First time free camping (Preview) Wife and i are looking at coming up to mainland after she is finished with radiation treatment , hoping in Sep we have never done free camping before and iam going to get camp7 book when i find it, our caravan is only fitted up with 240 volt electric , but do have gas hot plates and gas fridge so we will not ev...	Cowboy7307	14	1620	04:36 AM May 22, 2013 by Sheba
	nearly back....again (Preview) Hi All. after a year of varied setbacks ,I'm gearing up again for another trip. Hoping to get away mid August. Different rig, same trip, different time table. Havent been posting as there was no certainty and no plans, just optimism. All is good now and far horizons call once again	Bent Axle Bob	7	640	04:26 AM May 22, 2013 by Bent Axle Bob
	Anybody in the Maryborough area? (Preview) Hi, I'm currently at the Poona Palms Caravan Park but had a car run up the back of me yesterday before I left Gympie and the car repairer I will be going to is in Maryborough. Had the assessment done today and just waiting for the NRMA to give the go ahead and parts will be ordered etc. So not sure how long I wil...	bowlerbear	9	885	03:26 AM May 22, 2013 by bowlerbear
	Fridge/Freezer? (Preview) Hello all, anyone have any advice for us regarding a fridge/freezer? We want one that 12v/24v - can be 240v as well, just don't want gas. Looking at the upright style. Any reccommendations for models and sellers, particularly for online dealers - ARB is the best in Tassie............. Also wond...	RosieW	7	1322	03:23 AM May 22, 2013 by mr glassies
	A wonderful surprise meeting today. (Preview) Popped in to Childers today, parked in the angle centre parking. As I looked across to the footpath while chatting to a couple in the next vehicle, who should be standing there with a big grin on his face was Jim (JustCruising). Jim and Leonie had been sitting outside the bakery when I drove past looking...	Happywanderer	20	1180	01:25 AM May 22, 2013 by Jack Mac
	Logan - Taroom Qld. (Preview) I'm heading off tomorrow to Taroom. My route will be the Warrego Hwy to Miles, then north on the Leichhardt Hwy to Taroom. I'll have a stopover tomorrow night at either Bowenville or Chinchilla Weir, then 2 nights in the Taroom CP. So if anyone's in those areas, look our for Lucy, Lulu and me.	Beth54	25	2169	01:24 AM May 22, 2013 by Beth54
	Need to buy a new vehicle, but which one? (Preview) Hey all, Could do with some advice from those in the know if you have time... I'm towing a single axle, pop-top, 1460 TARE, 16'. Thinking of a second hand small twin cab diesel ute, but unsure of what specs I need etc...don't really want to spend more than $24,000. Ideas welcome! Cheers, Sue	Sue A	13	1479	04:57 PM May 21, 2013 by Sue A
	Newbies (Preview) Hi, Just thought I would introduce myself. As can be deduced from my sign on, the wife and I are from Africa (South Africa). We have been in Australia for 30 plus years and have been caravanning and camping since we arrived. The wife retired about 4 years ago and while I am 59 years old I too am looking forw...	Afropuf	14	818	05:37 AM May 21, 2013 by Afropuf
	CTTT and Jayco (Preview) Has anybody ever had the need to take Jayco to the Consumer, Tenancy and Trader Tribunal?	botbot	16	1626	04:12 AM May 21, 2013 by herbie
	Tibooburra (Preview) For any body heading out to Tibooburra, the price of diesel is $1.67 and I must say that I was very pleased. Came across from Bourke and the road between Bourke and Waneering is not the best but if you are prepared to slow down then all is good. Some patches of bull dust, some stony areas, some corregation...	colnden	5	1105	03:29 AM May 21, 2013 by my van
	Pine Creek NT (Preview) Have decided to volunteer for a couple of weeks at Pine Creek Railway Museum - open 10 - 2 but entirely up to me I gather Do call in and say hello if you are passing through. Also recommend staying at Pussycat Flat - $15 single, $22 double, power, good company, bar open at 4pm each evening.	spida	2	564	02:00 AM May 21, 2013 by glassies
	All sized rigs welcome (Preview) I just had a look at 'Show us your rig' again and it struck me how all welcoming this forum is. One post shows a great Kombi set up, another a big new American 5th wheeler and another a coaster. Throw in there the brand new caravans, the motor homes and the well-loved second hand vans and we have a great mixt...	neilnruth	2	770	02:00 AM May 21, 2013 by Grams
	Hema Navigator HN6 Setting Coordinates (Preview) Can anyone assis with how to enter just coordinates into the above? We have Camp 6 downloaded onto the GPS but are not sure how to use it. Also can we just put coordinates in for off road? We have read and re-read the manual but still have not been able to work it out. We are heading off for four months in tw...	DABS SNR	8	1988	11:37 PM May 20, 2013 by liddle
	Exploitation at the fuel pump (Preview) http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/aussies-being-exploited-at-bowser-according-to-university-of-new-england-research/story-e6freon6-1226645942664	petengail	15	1144	07:25 PM May 20, 2013 by herbie
	Take Care If Travelling In The Riverina (Preview) To anyone camped or staying in caravan Parks around the Riverina area 'A full alert has gone out as a huge manhunt continues for a 55 year old Killer Fugitive. A $100.000 has been offered as a reward leading to his capture.He has been on the run since he failed to appear on bail for conspracy to murder c...	herbie	12	1198	01:08 AM May 20, 2013 by Duh
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