The Grey Nomads - General

herbie · herbie

Go to local tip and find old fridge with magnetic seals and remove the magnetic strips from the seals and use them to hold the insect screen on to where ever you need it.No more insects getting inside. -- Edited by herbie on Sunday 24th of March 2013 12:52:20 AM

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Have a great day milo, don't drink too much

tommo · tommo

Hi all Jeanette and I have just put a deposit on a new Belmont Concept van @ the melbourne show has nay one had any problems we should cover before we take delivery and what things should we go over on pick up day, as we have never had a new van before and any help would be aprecated best regards Paul

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I was talking to son in law who is a full on technocrat and complaining about my mobile phone deal which is incredibly expensive if you exceed your data allowance which this month cost an extra $170 (must have spent too much time on nomad forum) and my calls are at $16 cents per minute which is a good rate, n...

Duh · Duh

Have a look at this UK folding caravan, what a PITA, but I am showing this to show how they have struts on the outside for the roof; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCeElyctcvM Have a look at the device used on this US Chalet folding A shaped van to raise the roof. Chalet was also made in Oz by Kimberle...

Cloak · Cloak

Hi folks, Judie and I are on our final stretch before retirement and are attempting to work out if we need to sell the home or downsize and release capital and rent out the new property. We have enough in super to get a decent rig suitable for long term living but are are looking for advice on these:- Do pe...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyoe, aldi have this week at 3 way absorption cooler. cools up to 25c below ambient temperature. runs on 140v mains 12v car battery or gas bottle. runs for up to 1-2 weeks on standard gas bottle. silent operation. includes gas hose and regulator.53.2l x 46w x 47cm h. Does 1. does anyone have one and...

retiree · retiree

beautifuln weather at tocomwal town beach cool nites but lovely days in the mid to high 20s enjoying sitting having the beautiful murray as our view lots of campers from numurak motorhome weekend have come in today

midlife-crisis-gapyear · midlife-crisis-gapyear

Hi all, This is just an introduction of ourselves. We have been on the road for three weeks now and are still new at being grey nomads. We have been to Mudgee, Cobar, Broken Hill, Great Ocean Road and are now in SA. We would welcome any suggestions on where to go from Naracoorte, including where to avoid. P...

mongrel · mongrel

Watching the news tonight saw the article on the devistation caused by the mini tornado that crossed the NSW/VIC border today .I would like to let people know thay my thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy and safe recovery. I Trust that the GNs involved in this are all safe ...Good luck to all ......

bazzaswife · bazzaswife

So glad I found this forum - and grateful for everyone who responded to my earlier post (even though I didn't understand some things about ball weight or whatevers). But.... My husband did a bad thing. He took me to the Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show - and we could only last for about 4 hours becaus...

Grams · Grams

Or do you even have too? Hi, Les and I were talking about this, Les wanted to make a cover of some kind with vents so he could padlock them in. I was hoping...that there was not going to be people around the places we go to. that would steal everything not locked and bolted down So what do you think? Are there...

bazzaswife · bazzaswife

Hello All, We are looking at updated our van after having bought a Prado last August. Didn't realize that the Prado was limited to 2500kgs when we bought it (had a landcruiser previously). Have looked at a number of vans and sort of thinking about a 19'6 Golden Eagle Eureka. It has a TARE weight? of 21...

Happy Daze · Happy Daze

Being new to the Forum and still finding my way around it, while exploring this afternoon, I think I've managed to give myself an Avatar (well, I hope I have). This cheeky pair were sitting outside the window while I was have a cuppa one day a while ago, and they very kindly stayed put while I went to get t...

herbie · herbie

Noticed today that Kmart and Bigw have some bits and pieces of cheap camping gear ..i thought the fold up table in Kmart was a ripper and the shower tent in Bigw was one of those that has the silver lining so you cannot see through it.Some do not have that.Just raced back to Kmart and brought the portable Bu...

Apprentice Nomad · Apprentice Nomad

We are about to collect our new van and want to start a short trip after Easter and school holidays. We have Camps 7 book, but can anyone suggest any good freecamp areas around Yamba or north to the Gold Coast area? Thanks and enjoy travelling

neilnruth · neilnruth

On Feb 23rd there was a thread posted to say the freecamp was vandalised (the loos gunned down). I have visited the said ladies long drop and my husband has visited the men's - and I could not see a bullet hole in sight. I spoke to one lady who has been here since December and she says there has been no vandali...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Hi, I have heard many nomads use nappy san as an alternative to other products in their toilet cassettes. Does it work? If so how much do you use. We have a new van which only has the bottom tank.

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

any tough on this 3-Way Absorption Coolerea $ 269 *Cools up to 25°C below ambient temperature without any mechanical vibration or noiseOperates on either LPG gas bottle, 240V AC household power point or 12V DC car cigarette lighterIncludes Hose, Regulator and Carry HandlesDimensions: 48(H) x 5...

Recoup · Recoup

Hi TEN people were injured and another 80 people were walking wounded last night after tornadoes ripped through the Yarrawonga-Mulwala area. There were reports of caravans being picked up and thrown by extreme winds at the View Denison County Caravan Park and Sun Country Holiday...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Idea for securing insect screens onto motor home /bus windows/ door (Preview) Go to local tip and find old fridge with magnetic seals and remove the magnetic strips from the seals and use them to hold the insect screen on to where ever you need it.No more insects getting inside. -- Edited by herbie on Sunday 24th of March 2013 12:52:20 AM	herbie	7	2758	08:15 PM Mar 24, 2013 by Duh
	Happy Birthday Milo (Preview) Have a great day milo, don't drink too much	_wombat_	18	816	07:28 PM Mar 24, 2013 by AmandaJayne
	New Caravan (Preview) Hi all Jeanette and I have just put a deposit on a new Belmont Concept van @ the melbourne show has nay one had any problems we should cover before we take delivery and what things should we go over on pick up day, as we have never had a new van before and any help would be aprecated best regards Paul	tommo	22	1473	02:44 PM Mar 24, 2013 by tommo
	Cheap mobile/Internet deal (Preview) I was talking to son in law who is a full on technocrat and complaining about my mobile phone deal which is incredibly expensive if you exceed your data allowance which this month cost an extra $170 (must have spent too much time on nomad forum) and my calls are at $16 cents per minute which is a good rate, n...	aussietraveller	21	2107	02:15 PM Mar 24, 2013 by Cowboy7307
	Folding Camper/Caravan Roof Raising Assistance Struts (Preview) Have a look at this UK folding caravan, what a PITA, but I am showing this to show how they have struts on the outside for the roof; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCeElyctcvM Have a look at the device used on this US Chalet folding A shaped van to raise the roof. Chalet was also made in Oz by Kimberle...	Duh	11	2799	02:17 AM Mar 24, 2013 by Beth54
	Financial matters. (Preview) Hi folks, Judie and I are on our final stretch before retirement and are attempting to work out if we need to sell the home or downsize and release capital and rent out the new property. We have enough in super to get a decent rig suitable for long term living but are are looking for advice on these:- Do pe...	Cloak	16	1727	09:57 PM Mar 23, 2013 by greyghosts
	3way absorption cooler (Preview) Hi everyoe, aldi have this week at 3 way absorption cooler. cools up to 25c below ambient temperature. runs on 140v mains 12v car battery or gas bottle. runs for up to 1-2 weeks on standard gas bottle. silent operation. includes gas hose and regulator.53.2l x 46w x 47cm h. Does 1. does anyone have one and...	the rocket	17	2998	08:58 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Beth54
	tocomwal town beach (Preview) beautifuln weather at tocomwal town beach cool nites but lovely days in the mid to high 20s enjoying sitting having the beautiful murray as our view lots of campers from numurak motorhome weekend have come in today	retiree	8	907	08:07 PM Mar 23, 2013 by beiffe
	More Newbies (Preview) Hi all, This is just an introduction of ourselves. We have been on the road for three weeks now and are still new at being grey nomads. We have been to Mudgee, Cobar, Broken Hill, Great Ocean Road and are now in SA. We would welcome any suggestions on where to go from Naracoorte, including where to avoid. P...	midlife-crisis-gapyear	19	846	12:18 PM Mar 23, 2013 by herbie
	Tornados. (Preview) Watching the news tonight saw the article on the devistation caused by the mini tornado that crossed the NSW/VIC border today .I would like to let people know thay my thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy and safe recovery. I Trust that the GNs involved in this are all safe ...Good luck to all ......	mongrel	9	801	07:05 PM Mar 23, 2013 by herbie
	Which Van for a Witch (Preview) So glad I found this forum - and grateful for everyone who responded to my earlier post (even though I didn't understand some things about ball weight or whatevers). But.... My husband did a bad thing. He took me to the Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show - and we could only last for about 4 hours becaus...	bazzaswife	6	964	05:34 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Does anyone secure their Gas bottles? (Preview) Or do you even have too? Hi, Les and I were talking about this, Les wanted to make a cover of some kind with vents so he could padlock them in. I was hoping...that there was not going to be people around the places we go to. that would steal everything not locked and bolted down So what do you think? Are there...	Grams	17	1715	05:22 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Hylda&Jon
	Prado - Towing and Recommendations for a New Van (Preview) Hello All, We are looking at updated our van after having bought a Prado last August. Didn't realize that the Prado was limited to 2500kgs when we bought it (had a landcruiser previously). Have looked at a number of vans and sort of thinking about a 19'6 Golden Eagle Eureka. It has a TARE weight? of 21...	bazzaswife	14	5800	04:33 PM Mar 23, 2013 by ozjohn
	Avatar (Preview) Being new to the Forum and still finding my way around it, while exploring this afternoon, I think I've managed to give myself an Avatar (well, I hope I have). This cheeky pair were sitting outside the window while I was have a cuppa one day a while ago, and they very kindly stayed put while I went to get t...	Happy Daze	18	964	02:36 PM Mar 23, 2013 by capricorn and pisces
	Camping gear (Preview) Noticed today that Kmart and Bigw have some bits and pieces of cheap camping gear ..i thought the fold up table in Kmart was a ripper and the shower tent in Bigw was one of those that has the silver lining so you cannot see through it.Some do not have that.Just raced back to Kmart and brought the portable Bu...	herbie	7	934	06:46 AM Mar 23, 2013 by herbie
	New to Grey Nomads Forum (Preview) We are about to collect our new van and want to start a short trip after Easter and school holidays. We have Camps 7 book, but can anyone suggest any good freecamp areas around Yamba or north to the Gold Coast area? Thanks and enjoy travelling	Apprentice Nomad	11	756	05:20 AM Mar 23, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Braidwood Freecamp not vandalised (Preview) On Feb 23rd there was a thread posted to say the freecamp was vandalised (the loos gunned down). I have visited the said ladies long drop and my husband has visited the men's - and I could not see a bullet hole in sight. I spoke to one lady who has been here since December and she says there has been no vandali...	neilnruth	16	891	04:58 AM Mar 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	NAPPY SAN (Preview) Hi, I have heard many nomads use nappy san as an alternative to other products in their toilet cassettes. Does it work? If so how much do you use. We have a new van which only has the bottom tank.	Bravehearts	11	2764	03:39 AM Mar 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	3 way cooler (Preview) any tough on this 3-Way Absorption Coolerea $ 269 *Cools up to 25°C below ambient temperature without any mechanical vibration or noiseOperates on either LPG gas bottle, 240V AC household power point or 12V DC car cigarette lighterIncludes Hose, Regulator and Carry HandlesDimensions: 48(H) x 5...	Cruising Cruze	4	624	03:28 AM Mar 23, 2013 by buffy61
	Tornado at Yarrawonga-Mulwala (Preview) Hi TEN people were injured and another 80 people were walking wounded last night after tornadoes ripped through the Yarrawonga-Mulwala area. There were reports of caravans being picked up and thrown by extreme winds at the View Denison County Caravan Park and Sun Country Holiday...	Recoup	8	1980	10:15 PM Mar 22, 2013 by msg
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