The Grey Nomads - General

bowlerbear · bowlerbear

Anybody got any idea what it's like around the Upper Colo Reserve? Supposed to go there next week but the way the weather has been I think it will be fairly soggy. Thanks.

herbie · herbie

Our most useful piece of camping equipment would have to be our old sturdy metal ironing board .It is completely collapsible and easy to erect, very compact sturdy and non breakable, dosn't mind getting wet and a great conversation piece. Can be used for food preparation and serving ,washing up and d...

crocodile · crocodile

howdy all, has anyone had or bought a online deal for a sat/tv dish & fittings thru camper deals/supplied via itech world in W.A.???. the deal price was cheap enough but on opening the sat/tv dish bag, the sat finder was there , the fly cord was there the 20 metre coax cable was there, compass was the...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Over the last couple of years I have written down on these two bits of paper any nomads I have met. Sometimes I forget for a while then have to go back over the list so there may be some I've missed. Sheba is underlined as I haven't met her yet but determined to meet soon. You can see how long ago I wrote Shebas n...

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

Planning a trip up the coast and through to Darwin later this year and would like any tips on good places to stop - or bad ones not to. We will be towing a camper trailer and want power sites mainly but will be able to cope without. Not 4wd so going too far off road is not possible unless roads are good. Did th...

Beth54 · Beth54

http://ozcamps.net/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29

beachball57 · beachball57

ok here's something i have heard about that might be a bit of fun for anyone in the area,, a small Adelaide hills town called macclesfield, which is between Medows and Strathalbyn (gps it) is hold it's first gravity festival on the 1st sunday after easter,, what is a gravity festival,, well i didn't kno...

Olley46 · Olley46

Hi everyone A question I would like to know ,what is the thoughts of anyone about jacking your van up and sitting it on stands when not in use,is it a good idea or is it not worth worrying about, tandem or single axle. Lance C

Peterpan · Peterpan

Taking SWMBO away to Phillip Island for a short break. Had a few emotional upsets and need the break. September the much loved MIL died, and in February my much loved Mum died. So after all the procedures and things that have to be done,and the realization that there not there anymore, a break is needed....

pauline · pauline

We have currently been parked up at Pakenham for almost 60 days, as hubby is working out of Cranbourne truck driving, it is a nice park and very well run, our only complaint is that we have to move out for 24 hours after 60 days, That is a real pain in the butt as it means my husband must spend his two days off af...

Golddetectornomad · Golddetectornomad

..I have just purchased an RV pole carrier advertised on the popular auction site. Just want to warn anyone considering this totally inferior and poorly designed product which is not fit for its intended/stated purpose and being large is not easily returned for a refund. I have just corresponded wi...

herbie · herbie

Went for a drive out to have a look at Boynedale Camp ground today, but the gates are locked.Can only access the day area. The only way in is from Gladstone/ Caliope road end and the road is only open as far as Many Peaks ,from there the road is still closed due to brigde washed away.So from Monto there is n...

Olley46 · Olley46

Television Table for outside

briche · briche

Yet another get together yesterday. We have been joined at Rye for a few days by Kiwi-as and so we took the opportunity to invite Dougwe (Doug) ex Geeens lake and yeoeleven (John) who we came across while returning from Tassie on the Boat. A wonderful time was had by all with as usual wonderful food on o...

timjina · timjina

HAS ANYONE OF MY GREY NOMAD FRIENDS DONE THE DAY TRIP INTO THE BUNGLES AND IF SO HOW WAS IT. THANK YOU MY FRIENDS

Where To Next · Where To Next

I want to start my travelling and was wondering if anyone would like to share their thoughts or experiences on earning an income whilst doing so. I am not eligible for the pension for 19 years yet, but am stuck in a job I hate. I don't own my home, it's a rental, so am happy to sell everything I own (except my v...

Dougwe · Dougwe

No, not mad, although some would say I am already mad. Me, myself and I, oh, and Jenni came with us, have gone from Greens Lake and now in South West Gippsland. We will be here for 3 weeks then heading North to bend some bananas for a while.

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

If you had the choice over again, would you choose a 3 way or 2 way built in fridge ?. I have the option of both. Is the performance of an absorption (3 way) adequate compared to an electric compressor based fridge ?

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Has any one done any shopping by this mob http://www.gadgetcity.com.au/ was just wandering if any good -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Saturday 9th of March 2013 12:58:23 PM

herbie · herbie

a very interesting place to pull into for a real history lesson and scones to die for is Oakabella homestead about 30k out from Geraldton WA on the g/ n / highway. Facinating place to call into.It is not one of those made up museum places where all the stuff is brought in from all over the distric, this plac...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Upper Colo River Reserve (Preview) Anybody got any idea what it's like around the Upper Colo Reserve? Supposed to go there next week but the way the weather has been I think it will be fairly soggy. Thanks.	bowlerbear	13	1772	04:31 AM Mar 14, 2013 by bowlerbear
	useful and versatile (Preview) Our most useful piece of camping equipment would have to be our old sturdy metal ironing board .It is completely collapsible and easy to erect, very compact sturdy and non breakable, dosn't mind getting wet and a great conversation piece. Can be used for food preparation and serving ,washing up and d...	herbie	11	1057	03:34 AM Mar 14, 2013 by Happywanderer
	sat tv deal via Camper Deal/itech world in W.A. (Preview) howdy all, has anyone had or bought a online deal for a sat/tv dish & fittings thru camper deals/supplied via itech world in W.A.???. the deal price was cheap enough but on opening the sat/tv dish bag, the sat finder was there , the fly cord was there the 20 metre coax cable was there, compass was the...	crocodile	12	3108	10:35 PM Mar 13, 2013 by _wombat_
	Grey nomads I have met. (Preview) Over the last couple of years I have written down on these two bits of paper any nomads I have met. Sometimes I forget for a while then have to go back over the list so there may be some I've missed. Sheba is underlined as I haven't met her yet but determined to meet soon. You can see how long ago I wrote Shebas n...	Happywanderer	29	1282	07:12 PM Mar 13, 2013 by Beth54
	Perth to Darwin (Preview) Planning a trip up the coast and through to Darwin later this year and would like any tips on good places to stop - or bad ones not to. We will be towing a camper trailer and want power sites mainly but will be able to cope without. Not 4wd so going too far off road is not possible unless roads are good. Did th...	oakforddavo	12	4365	06:32 AM Mar 13, 2013 by Duh
	Wuruma Dam Qld (Preview) http://ozcamps.net/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29	Beth54	22	4605	03:16 AM Mar 13, 2013 by Jack Mac
	gravity festival (Preview) ok here's something i have heard about that might be a bit of fun for anyone in the area,, a small Adelaide hills town called macclesfield, which is between Medows and Strathalbyn (gps it) is hold it's first gravity festival on the 1st sunday after easter,, what is a gravity festival,, well i didn't kno...	beachball57	0	644	06:23 PM Mar 12, 2013 by beachball57
	Taking the weight of van wheels (Preview) Hi everyone A question I would like to know ,what is the thoughts of anyone about jacking your van up and sitting it on stands when not in use,is it a good idea or is it not worth worrying about, tandem or single axle. Lance C	Olley46	3	724	03:18 AM Mar 12, 2013 by Cupie
	A Quick Break (Preview) Taking SWMBO away to Phillip Island for a short break. Had a few emotional upsets and need the break. September the much loved MIL died, and in February my much loved Mum died. So after all the procedures and things that have to be done,and the realization that there not there anymore, a break is needed....	Peterpan	8	796	01:50 AM Mar 12, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	24 hour break rule (Preview) We have currently been parked up at Pakenham for almost 60 days, as hubby is working out of Cranbourne truck driving, it is a nice park and very well run, our only complaint is that we have to move out for 24 hours after 60 days, That is a real pain in the butt as it means my husband must spend his two days off af...	pauline	9	968	12:52 AM Mar 12, 2013 by pauline
	Pole Carrier..Warning for inferior product on Eprey. (Preview) ..I have just purchased an RV pole carrier advertised on the popular auction site. Just want to warn anyone considering this totally inferior and poorly designed product which is not fit for its intended/stated purpose and being large is not easily returned for a refund. I have just corresponded wi...	Golddetectornomad	11	5417	12:34 AM Mar 12, 2013 by jetj
	Boyandale Camp (Preview) Went for a drive out to have a look at Boynedale Camp ground today, but the gates are locked.Can only access the day area. The only way in is from Gladstone/ Caliope road end and the road is only open as far as Many Peaks ,from there the road is still closed due to brigde washed away.So from Monto there is n...	herbie	10	1512	11:18 PM Mar 11, 2013 by herbie
	Tele Table (Preview) Television Table for outside	Olley46	0	667	04:05 PM Mar 11, 2013 by Olley46
	Another get togther (Preview) Yet another get together yesterday. We have been joined at Rye for a few days by Kiwi-as and so we took the opportunity to invite Dougwe (Doug) ex Geeens lake and yeoeleven (John) who we came across while returning from Tassie on the Boat. A wonderful time was had by all with as usual wonderful food on o...	briche	13	847	07:32 PM Mar 11, 2013 by justcruisin01
	BUNGLE BUNGLES (Preview) HAS ANYONE OF MY GREY NOMAD FRIENDS DONE THE DAY TRIP INTO THE BUNGLES AND IF SO HOW WAS IT. THANK YOU MY FRIENDS	timjina	8	909	06:25 PM Mar 11, 2013 by STEVO
	Where do I start ? - Income Income travel admin (Preview) I want to start my travelling and was wondering if anyone would like to share their thoughts or experiences on earning an income whilst doing so. I am not eligible for the pension for 19 years yet, but am stuck in a job I hate. I don't own my home, it's a rental, so am happy to sell everything I own (except my v...	Where To Next	17	8597	03:21 PM Mar 11, 2013 by beiffe
	I have gone (Preview) No, not mad, although some would say I am already mad. Me, myself and I, oh, and Jenni came with us, have gone from Greens Lake and now in South West Gippsland. We will be here for 3 weeks then heading North to bend some bananas for a while.	Dougwe	22	1351	03:51 AM Mar 11, 2013 by oldboar
	Fridge : Gas or Electric ? (Preview) If you had the choice over again, would you choose a 3 way or 2 way built in fridge ?. I have the option of both. Is the performance of an absorption (3 way) adequate compared to an electric compressor based fridge ?	vk6tnc	10	3199	02:56 AM Mar 11, 2013 by vk6tnc
	GadgetCity (Preview) Has any one done any shopping by this mob http://www.gadgetcity.com.au/ was just wandering if any good -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Saturday 9th of March 2013 12:58:23 PM	Cruising Cruze	9	953	11:23 PM Mar 10, 2013 by TrekenOz
	Oakabella wa (Preview) a very interesting place to pull into for a real history lesson and scones to die for is Oakabella homestead about 30k out from Geraldton WA on the g/ n / highway. Facinating place to call into.It is not one of those made up museum places where all the stuff is brought in from all over the distric, this plac...	herbie	8	1306	09:55 AM Mar 10, 2013 by Duh
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