The Grey Nomads - General

Duh · Duh

Does anyone know the law in each state for attaching suction cup holders to the inside of windscreens for GPS, Mobile Phones etc. That is are they legal and if so what part of the inside of the windscreen can they be attached to. Mine cannot be attached to the dash because of position and dash mats, also si...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, after a couple of tries we finally met today. After I had to change my morning plans to the afternoon I was able to tidy up my monthly trip to the big smoke so Helen and I were able to finally get to have a chat. Unfortunately due to heavy commitments on my part, well it is busy busy busy this retirement t...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

This might be the way to go for us nomads on the coast on north NSW & south QLD

2foot6 · 2foot6

ALTECH have recently released a dual channel satellite receiver,known as DSR 4639. It runs on 12 volts ,it has a 500 GB harddrive pvr function and many other features.I will have to start saving ,it costs $599.00 Usual disclaimers,I don't own Altech or sell the units,just a consumer.Cheers P...

herbie · herbie

There must be a lot of council's opting now to make the travelling public pay for the use of the dump points.As Busselton (WA ) c/ parks only offer dumping waste if you are a paying guest .Other you pay to use the dump point. I, can understand that .The info i read also goes on to say ..travellers could also...

Bucko · Bucko

Hi All, Finally back out on the road again this week and will be wandering through Victoria and South Australian over the next 3 months, March through to end of May and would love to house or farm sit over that period but particularily want to be off the road somewhere over Easter, I'm flexible with time...

spida · spida

Feeling DONE! All that worry about making sure there was nothing in the way of fruit and veg when I crossed the border (where actually is it - didnt see a sign) - and not a single quarrantine stop in sight! (from Dartmoor). People wandering around the free camp there trying to give away fresh fruit etc fo...

the rocket · the rocket

hello Everyone, Does anyone live in Bundaberg? Was wondering how you are going with the rain. Cheers.

neilnruth · neilnruth

Now that's weird....I have hit the 'Start a new topic' button and found part of one of my old posts staring back at me! Anyone else having problems again? Now back to the question of my post. As the floods keep happening, I was wondering if any of our dear GN friends have been affected by floods, wind or we...

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello All All of those persons who have IBIS conditioners on top of their caravans, ask yourselves this question. "Is this air conditioner working as good as I expect?" I had mine checked today, believing that it required regassing. because the E4 notation came up on the dial. A check re...

Sheba · Sheba

Does any-one know if The dog lady [Marianna] from the Baffle Creek area is OK ? She hasn't posted since the devastation in that area, and hasn't answered a couple of PM's either. Hope she's all right. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 23rd of February 2013 10:32:12 PM

keiron · keiron

Any recomendations for a C/V in Dapto, near Wollongong, NSW.

jules47 · jules47

We are at Stanley, Tasmania, camped on Godfreys Beach- beautiful spot - short walk into town.Â Last evening the setting sun put on a show for us - and we were all saying how great the next day would be, given the old sailor's adage of red sky at night, etc. Don't know what happened, but it is raining and has...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, Strop and I have decided to go away at Easter - weather permitting. We would like to go camping and go walking to see a waterfall and rainforest. Does anyone know a nice place for us to camp say near Toowoomba? coming from Brisbane. oh. and we have an ordinary sedan. Thanks. Rocket -- Edited...

bill12 · bill12

Just recieved my power bill for the last 3 months, and was a bit shocked!How do they expect me to apay the huge amount of 5 cents! I think I will send them a cheque.I have my own grid connect system, and sell power back to Ergon at 44c a kilowatt hour.The bill also includes my ambulance fee of $27 a quarter, w...

two dogs · two dogs

Hello all, this is our first post on your site and after reading it, I think we will have all our questions answered. My query is about the above road. We will be leaving Lake Munmorah at the end of June for a long trip and we are considering doing Sav Way, but we are a bit wary of our new van, a Sterling 19 foote...

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, just an update on Braidwood NSW freecamping site, number 693 Camps book Number 5. Located on the Shoalhaven river, it is a beautiful location however due to vandals you should have a portable toilet if planning to stay as the long drop has been totally destroyed with some moran taking t...

herbie · herbie

Hello all, was reading Bill12s post about being asked to move on from a c/ park owner.It got me thinking about the time we were sitting in our van having a cuppa in the big rig park accross the road from IGA in Nothampton in WA , when bang bang on the side of van , opened door and the guy from the c/ park was stand...

briche · briche

We are on board the Spirit of Tas headed for Tassie. We will be ending time with family and friends for a couple of weeks before we return to Melb to get ready for setting out to SA where we will spend most of this year until about Nov before heading back to Melb. If you are headed that way as well then we would l...

Travel Bug · Travel Bug

Hi Everyone, I decided to put this in the General Forum so that more people would see it. Just letting you know that yesterday afternoon, Beth was taken by ambulance and admitted to PA hospital in Brisbane. She thought the shortness of breath that she was experiencing was an asthma attack but it seems t...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The Law and Suction Cup Holders On Windscreens For GPS etc (Preview) Does anyone know the law in each state for attaching suction cup holders to the inside of windscreens for GPS, Mobile Phones etc. That is are they legal and if so what part of the inside of the windscreen can they be attached to. Mine cannot be attached to the dash because of position and dash mats, also si...	Duh	27	7450	06:59 AM Feb 28, 2013 by Duh
	dougwe and Esmeralda meet up (Preview) Yep, after a couple of tries we finally met today. After I had to change my morning plans to the afternoon I was able to tidy up my monthly trip to the big smoke so Helen and I were able to finally get to have a chat. Unfortunately due to heavy commitments on my part, well it is busy busy busy this retirement t...	Dougwe	5	574	06:49 AM Feb 28, 2013 by Esmeralda
	Bloody wet here (Preview) This might be the way to go for us nomads on the coast on north NSW & south QLD	Hylda&Jon	14	752	06:48 AM Feb 28, 2013 by Hylda&Jon
	NEW VAST RECEIVER (Preview) ALTECH have recently released a dual channel satellite receiver,known as DSR 4639. It runs on 12 volts ,it has a 500 GB harddrive pvr function and many other features.I will have to start saving ,it costs $599.00 Usual disclaimers,I don't own Altech or sell the units,just a consumer.Cheers P...	2foot6	0	632	10:08 PM Feb 27, 2013 by 2foot6
	dump point (Preview) There must be a lot of council's opting now to make the travelling public pay for the use of the dump points.As Busselton (WA ) c/ parks only offer dumping waste if you are a paying guest .Other you pay to use the dump point. I, can understand that .The info i read also goes on to say ..travellers could also...	herbie	21	1546	01:50 AM Feb 28, 2013 by neilnruth
	House and or Farm sitter available for Easter period, Vic or S.A. (Preview) Hi All, Finally back out on the road again this week and will be wandering through Victoria and South Australian over the next 3 months, March through to end of May and would love to house or farm sit over that period but particularily want to be off the road somewhere over Easter, I'm flexible with time...	Bucko	0	484	04:54 PM Feb 27, 2013 by Bucko
	Mt Gambier (Preview) Feeling DONE! All that worry about making sure there was nothing in the way of fruit and veg when I crossed the border (where actually is it - didnt see a sign) - and not a single quarrantine stop in sight! (from Dartmoor). People wandering around the free camp there trying to give away fresh fruit etc fo...	spida	9	1106	12:36 PM Feb 27, 2013 by BriVee
	anyone live in Bundaberg (Preview) hello Everyone, Does anyone live in Bundaberg? Was wondering how you are going with the rain. Cheers.	the rocket	7	785	04:20 PM Feb 27, 2013 by beiffe
	Have any of our GNs been affected by the last bout of floods? (Preview) Now that's weird....I have hit the 'Start a new topic' button and found part of one of my old posts staring back at me! Anyone else having problems again? Now back to the question of my post. As the floods keep happening, I was wondering if any of our dear GN friends have been affected by floods, wind or we...	neilnruth	8	896	12:55 PM Feb 27, 2013 by biggles
	Air Command IBIS Air Conditioner (Preview) Hello All All of those persons who have IBIS conditioners on top of their caravans, ask yourselves this question. "Is this air conditioner working as good as I expect?" I had mine checked today, believing that it required regassing. because the E4 notation came up on the dial. A check re...	Two Strays	0	1786	03:30 AM Feb 27, 2013 by Two Strays
	The dog lady. (Preview) Does any-one know if The dog lady [Marianna] from the Baffle Creek area is OK ? She hasn't posted since the devastation in that area, and hasn't answered a couple of PM's either. Hope she's all right. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 23rd of February 2013 10:32:12 PM	Sheba	3	788	07:58 AM Feb 27, 2013 by Sheba
	somewhere to stay at dapto, nsw (Preview) Any recomendations for a C/V in Dapto, near Wollongong, NSW.	keiron	5	1126	10:20 PM Feb 26, 2013 by Robbiebago
	Beautiful sunset at Stanley (Preview) We are at Stanley, Tasmania, camped on Godfreys Beach- beautiful spot - short walk into town.Â Last evening the setting sun put on a show for us - and we were all saying how great the next day would be, given the old sailor's adage of red sky at night, etc. Don't know what happened, but it is raining and has...	jules47	6	722	05:20 AM Feb 27, 2013 by jules47
	WATERFALL,RAINFOREST NEAR BRISBANE (Preview) Hi Everyone, Strop and I have decided to go away at Easter - weather permitting. We would like to go camping and go walking to see a waterfall and rainforest. Does anyone know a nice place for us to camp say near Toowoomba? coming from Brisbane. oh. and we have an ordinary sedan. Thanks. Rocket -- Edited...	the rocket	4	797	06:10 PM Feb 26, 2013 by colnden
	Huge Power Bill ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just recieved my power bill for the last 3 months, and was a bit shocked!How do they expect me to apay the huge amount of 5 cents! I think I will send them a cheque.I have my own grid connect system, and sell power back to Ergon at 44c a kilowatt hour.The bill also includes my ambulance fee of $27 a quarter, w...	bill12	30	1871	01:15 AM Feb 27, 2013 by Nicholstones
	Savannah Way (Preview) Hello all, this is our first post on your site and after reading it, I think we will have all our questions answered. My query is about the above road. We will be leaving Lake Munmorah at the end of June for a long trip and we are considering doing Sav Way, but we are a bit wary of our new van, a Sterling 19 foote...	two dogs	13	3197	01:04 AM Feb 27, 2013 by elliemike
	Braidwood freecamp vandalised. (Preview) Hi everyone, just an update on Braidwood NSW freecamping site, number 693 Camps book Number 5. Located on the Shoalhaven river, it is a beautiful location however due to vandals you should have a portable toilet if planning to stay as the long drop has been totally destroyed with some moran taking t...	ozi2	17	1482	11:56 PM Feb 26, 2013 by cannylass
	Has any one ever been asked to move on ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello all, was reading Bill12s post about being asked to move on from a c/ park owner.It got me thinking about the time we were sitting in our van having a cuppa in the big rig park accross the road from IGA in Nothampton in WA , when bang bang on the side of van , opened door and the guy from the c/ park was stand...	herbie	30	2307	10:21 PM Feb 26, 2013 by herbie
	Off to Tassie (Preview) We are on board the Spirit of Tas headed for Tassie. We will be ending time with family and friends for a couple of weeks before we return to Melb to get ready for setting out to SA where we will spend most of this year until about Nov before heading back to Melb. If you are headed that way as well then we would l...	briche	14	968	06:40 AM Feb 26, 2013 by jules47
	Beth54 IS IN THE HOSPITAL ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Everyone, I decided to put this in the General Forum so that more people would see it. Just letting you know that yesterday afternoon, Beth was taken by ambulance and admitted to PA hospital in Brisbane. She thought the shortness of breath that she was experiencing was an asthma attack but it seems t...	Travel Bug	43	2217	05:49 AM Feb 26, 2013 by neilnruth
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