The Grey Nomads - General

vkgreenie · vkgreenie

In 66, I was SINGLE.Sexy, Intelligent, Noble, Good looking, Lovable, Exciting At 66, I am a TAP.Tight Arse Pensioner In 66, I was riding, the wild, wild surf At 66, I am riding, a motorised scooter In 66, it was the Age of Aquarius At 66, it is the Age of Viagra In 66, I was an indoor sportsman At 66, I watch i...

buffy61 · buffy61

Hopefully get the van within the next week! OMG...lost so much money bring NZ $$$$ here!!! Anyway...the deed is done and car is sorted. So...thinking about the first dummy run (with the dummies at the wheel!!) Ultimately we want to free camp but we dont have solar power or generator yet. Wondering if w...

mariner · mariner

does anyone know of a sealer that will fix a very small leak on a join on a pvc water tank?Thanks

briche · briche

Spending a couple of days at the Lake doing a bit of tent camping this time. Not a 100% happy about it but we had to give it a go. Now I know why I love caravanning, I'll say no more. One piece of news that came to light today is that the local council are apparently going to close this site due to the number of cal...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I just picked up My Monthly Mag I like and found they had one on free camps out listing over 800 camps I don't want this to be an add but you can get it in any good news agent while you are 'On The Road'. Looks good too with 135 reviewed sites. Edit...It's not a free mag, it's about free camps. -- Edited by Dou...

Frog53 · Frog53

Hi Everyone, Haven't been on for awhile due to looking after the Good Lady Wife, we have had our ups and downs but we are hopefully winning. Although the wife has had her ups and downs we have managed to cover nearly 14,000klms in 6mths and we are now back in Melbourne (more specialist) for the wife till Fe...

simon and mell · simon and mell

hi there we have been toying with the idea of travelling and working around australia for 2 years now that the kids have almost left we where thinking of bying a coaster or small buss and towing a small car but not having done this befour i am wondering what it will cost per week as we have a small amount of...

RodLainie · RodLainie

Hi Everyone Can anyone recommend a good insurance company that will cover contents in excess of the usual $500? I appreciate any help on the matter. Thanks Lainie and Rod

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi All Finally took van out for a few days . Left Brisbane travelled up Toowoomba Range out to Dalby Chinchilla Miles Condamine stayed at Caliguel Lagoon Camps 6 (592 ) . Next day to Goondiwindi then stayed at Millmerran C/P $28 per night . Next day out to Texas stayed 2 nights at Dumaresq River Camp 6 ( 8...

thomas01 · thomas01

We are in the process of selling our home but as yet have not found a new home to move to. We may end up storing our household goods in a shipping container for up to 12 months. Have any nomads done a similar thing? Our main concerns are the effect storage has on the stored goods. (Being in central Victoria t...

Duh · Duh

Please see list of RV Clubs in Australia for those who may be interested in joining clubs, either National or State; http://www.caravanning-oz.com/Caravan_Clubs.html Over the years and with different RV's I have found in general it is better to join a generic club (any type and make of RV) than a...

Beth54 · Beth54

I've come up to my sisters for a few days, and to meet up with Bill12. We've had a good catchup this arvo, and been out to dinner with sis & bil, and had a good time. Tomorrow we're going to have a BBQ brekky on Teewah Beach, and the blokes will do some beach fishing while sis & I will probably loll abou...

oz_in_nz · oz_in_nz

Hi everyone - I have just joined the forum and have a few questions to ask, but firstly, let meintroducemyself. My name is Linda and I am a registered nurse living in Townsville. I have recently decided to follow the road and work my way around the countryside. My first question is about my car. I drive a K...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome one and all to The grey nomads forum. We hope you'll enjoy this service and use it as a way of keeping in touch with old friends and, perhaps, making some new ones along the way. It's a great place to share information, stories and maybe even a few tipsl. We're certain the forum will s...

Santa · Santa

For some reason I'm unable to post a live link, the insert/edit link icon is greyed out, any thoughts?

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, Looking at buying a Stihl Chain saw models 170/171/ms192t. Do not want anything too heavy as i want to cut wood for camping. So any information on these would be appreciated. Thanks John.

_wombat_ · _wombat_

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Ug-Vic · Ug-Vic

Hi all We are considering buying a 2009 scenic vega van. It has never been used. There are 3 that seem to be In good condition in our price range. There is the one above A 2010 millard And A 2007 creative grant tourer. As we are newbies ...... Does anyone have one of these or had any experience...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Here is a place where u can stay free with shower and toilet also free, all the owners ask for is that you visit the pub for a meal or a drink or 3 , it is the Whourly Hotel situated between Glenrowan and Myrtleford, 3ks detour off the Snow road.

Redwood Nomads 256 · Redwood Nomads 256

hello again from NZ not long before we invade Aussie LOL A couple more questions When looking at suitable caravans what weight (for towing) should I be looking at ? am a bit confused with it all. Also is stamp duty payable on second hand vans ? if so at what rate? (QLD) thanks for your time..happy trave...

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	Clickety Click....................66 (Preview) In 66, I was SINGLE.Sexy, Intelligent, Noble, Good looking, Lovable, Exciting At 66, I am a TAP.Tight Arse Pensioner In 66, I was riding, the wild, wild surf At 66, I am riding, a motorised scooter In 66, it was the Age of Aquarius At 66, it is the Age of Viagra In 66, I was an indoor sportsman At 66, I watch i...	vkgreenie	6	1274	07:42 PM Jan 24, 2013 by vkgreenie
	Free camp or Caravan park for our maiden voyage??? (Preview) Hopefully get the van within the next week! OMG...lost so much money bring NZ $$$$ here!!! Anyway...the deed is done and car is sorted. So...thinking about the first dummy run (with the dummies at the wheel!!) Ultimately we want to free camp but we dont have solar power or generator yet. Wondering if w...	buffy61	13	1114	06:58 AM Jan 24, 2013 by buffy61
	leaks in caravan water tanks (Preview) does anyone know of a sealer that will fix a very small leak on a join on a pvc water tank?Thanks	mariner	8	4803	06:43 AM Jan 24, 2013 by neilnruth
	Greens Lake (Preview) Spending a couple of days at the Lake doing a bit of tent camping this time. Not a 100% happy about it but we had to give it a go. Now I know why I love caravanning, I'll say no more. One piece of news that came to light today is that the local council are apparently going to close this site due to the number of cal...	briche	11	809	05:39 AM Jan 24, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Free Camp Mag (Preview) I just picked up My Monthly Mag I like and found they had one on free camps out listing over 800 camps I don't want this to be an add but you can get it in any good news agent while you are 'On The Road'. Looks good too with 135 reviewed sites. Edit...It's not a free mag, it's about free camps. -- Edited by Dou...	Dougwe	17	1030	02:59 AM Jan 24, 2013 by jules47
	Back after Awhile (Preview) Hi Everyone, Haven't been on for awhile due to looking after the Good Lady Wife, we have had our ups and downs but we are hopefully winning. Although the wife has had her ups and downs we have managed to cover nearly 14,000klms in 6mths and we are now back in Melbourne (more specialist) for the wife till Fe...	Frog53	4	576	01:52 AM Jan 24, 2013 by brickies
	looking for info on travelling aus for 2 years (Preview) hi there we have been toying with the idea of travelling and working around australia for 2 years now that the kids have almost left we where thinking of bying a coaster or small buss and towing a small car but not having done this befour i am wondering what it will cost per week as we have a small amount of...	simon and mell	10	876	12:21 AM Jan 24, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Hi Everyone Can anyone recommend a good insurance company that will cover contents in excess of the usual $500? I appreciate any help on the matter. Thanks Lainie and Rod	RodLainie	8	1678	09:26 PM Jan 23, 2013 by RodLainie
	First trip in van (Preview) Hi All Finally took van out for a few days . Left Brisbane travelled up Toowoomba Range out to Dalby Chinchilla Miles Condamine stayed at Caliguel Lagoon Camps 6 (592 ) . Next day to Goondiwindi then stayed at Millmerran C/P $28 per night . Next day out to Texas stayed 2 nights at Dumaresq River Camp 6 ( 8...	chrisnchris	14	966	04:02 AM Jan 23, 2013 by chrisnchris
	Insuring household contents stored in shipping container. (Preview) We are in the process of selling our home but as yet have not found a new home to move to. We may end up storing our household goods in a shipping container for up to 12 months. Have any nomads done a similar thing? Our main concerns are the effect storage has on the stored goods. (Being in central Victoria t...	thomas01	3	551	05:57 PM Jan 22, 2013 by EllenajoeL
	List Of RV Clubs In Australia (Preview) Please see list of RV Clubs in Australia for those who may be interested in joining clubs, either National or State; http://www.caravanning-oz.com/Caravan_Clubs.html Over the years and with different RV's I have found in general it is better to join a generic club (any type and make of RV) than a...	Duh	0	1158	05:55 PM Jan 22, 2013 by Duh
	Met a nomad at Tin Can Bay (Preview) I've come up to my sisters for a few days, and to meet up with Bill12. We've had a good catchup this arvo, and been out to dinner with sis & bil, and had a good time. Tomorrow we're going to have a BBQ brekky on Teewah Beach, and the blokes will do some beach fishing while sis & I will probably loll abou...	Beth54	8	769	05:30 PM Jan 22, 2013 by Beth54
	Newbie (Preview) Hi everyone - I have just joined the forum and have a few questions to ask, but firstly, let meintroducemyself. My name is Linda and I am a registered nurse living in Townsville. I have recently decided to follow the road and work my way around the countryside. My first question is about my car. I drive a K...	oz_in_nz	12	767	12:48 AM Jan 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	Welcome to the campfire! (Preview) Welcome one and all to The grey nomads forum. We hope you'll enjoy this service and use it as a way of keeping in touch with old friends and, perhaps, making some new ones along the way. It's a great place to share information, stories and maybe even a few tipsl. We're certain the forum will s...	Webmaster	8	1786	07:22 PM Jan 22, 2013 by way2gokev
	Cant post a live link. (Preview) For some reason I'm unable to post a live link, the insert/edit link icon is greyed out, any thoughts?	Santa	11	759	11:05 AM Jan 22, 2013 by Santa
	Chain Saws (Preview) Hi, Looking at buying a Stihl Chain saw models 170/171/ms192t. Do not want anything too heavy as i want to cut wood for camping. So any information on these would be appreciated. Thanks John.	Mr Red	11	1009	06:41 AM Jan 22, 2013 by way2gokev
	App for iPad iPhone & iPod (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqlidTQwvk&feature=youtu.be	_wombat_	2	706	06:24 AM Jan 22, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	2009 scenic vega (Preview) Hi all We are considering buying a 2009 scenic vega van. It has never been used. There are 3 that seem to be In good condition in our price range. There is the one above A 2010 millard And A 2007 creative grant tourer. As we are newbies ...... Does anyone have one of these or had any experience...	Ug-Vic	0	579	09:20 PM Jan 21, 2013 by Ug-Vic
	free pub stop (Preview) Here is a place where u can stay free with shower and toilet also free, all the owners ask for is that you visit the pub for a meal or a drink or 3 , it is the Whourly Hotel situated between Glenrowan and Myrtleford, 3ks detour off the Snow road.	drongo & wendy	10	962	02:02 AM Jan 22, 2013 by jules47
	ATM ?? weight question Stamp duty. (Preview) hello again from NZ not long before we invade Aussie LOL A couple more questions When looking at suitable caravans what weight (for towing) should I be looking at ? am a bit confused with it all. Also is stamp duty payable on second hand vans ? if so at what rate? (QLD) thanks for your time..happy trave...	Redwood Nomads 256	1	550	01:02 AM Jan 22, 2013 by buffy61
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