The Grey Nomads - General

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi, i have a 240v/gas fridge. It seems OK on gas but i would like to run it while travelling,using my Anderson plug to supply 12vthrough an Inverter to the 240v system. Will this work? I imagine it will not be very efficient but would it still be better than nothing?, Cheers

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Last year we made a "Sea Change" and moved from Canberra to a lovely quiet little hide-away on the coast. Its a very busy busy little town indeed at present, every caravan park, cabin, motel, and possible tent site full to bursting, and the local businesses are making heaps of money. There...

briche · briche

We would wish to each of you a wonderful and safe 2013. We trust that wherever you travel, the people you meet, will make this year one of the most rewarding and enjoyable years of your travels. We are intending to spend most of 2013 in SA from about April to Nov so if you are intending to be in that state next...

FraLyn · FraLyn

Have been reading some of the posts, not sure how to start. Will be on the road partime initially - will see how it goes.

beachball57 · beachball57

I was sitting in my shed thinking the other day(,not always a good idea,) after reading some posts on here and other forums about selling up and hitting the road,,i was thinking is this life style really all that it's cracked up to be, and is it for everyone ? well i guess the answer to the second question w...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

And it looks like by myself. I met Popeye today, sitting in the shade watching the boats, he's leaving tomorrow. I tried to wake Esperian but he was having his nana nap and couldn't be woken so will catch up with him tomorrow. Plenty here but no other GNs, still plenty of room for now. I'm parked in front o...

Oma · Oma

I read on a forum to-day & saw photo of where a guy had put a cutlery drawer under the table- now I can't find it. Can't remember which forum either

barina · barina

Does anyone know any reputable company in Victoria that does Coaster conversions and any ideas of costs for basic LWB fitout please?

jenr · jenr

I have a friend who is cleaning her old van up and she wants to leave it in a park on a yearly basis preferably about 1k from the beach between Caloundra and Noosa? I would appreciate any information I can pass on to her thanks.

before the box · before the box

hi just baught a motor home and the external roof is a bit shabby and i am going to llean sand and re seal/paint and am looking for ideas/sugestions as to what to use on it ""ie paint ,decking sealer ,,, interested in all sugestions please

briche · briche

Hey mate guess what, yes another one has come around. Tomorrow Brandt turns 67. Yes I know that's does not sound right but it's true, he's hiding his age real well. Brandt have a great day tomorrow as you celebrate you're special day. It's been good to have your company together with Lorriane as we have t...

Robyn K · Robyn K

Would like to meet some GN's

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Aldi has next week on the 5e of Jan the dubble Gas stove on small cannisters for sale at $30,00 Just wanted to let you know Regards John

Homer and Marge · Homer and Marge

Hi fellow GNs, First time posting, but an avid follower of the site for months now. We are virgin caravaners, so please be gentle with us. We purchased a Coromal Silohette 2nd hand, and after a couple of short trips have found that these old bones are having a bit of trouble setting it up. Otherwise love t...

Esperian · Esperian

Only myself and Happywander here at present left out of all Gray Nomads. Weather,was today vey nice. Hope the same for tomorrow and the New Year. There 's here a literal tent town now, with even a Mirrage Pub. No buzz, though. Just some cold water and ice. But this does a lot of good, in the hit of a day, does...

briche · briche

briche and kiwi-as /kiwi rainbow have been spending time together at Rye on the Mornington Peninsula for about two weeks or so and we were joined today by Doug-we. We had not seen him since his return from Greens Lake and it was great to catch up and find out what he has been up to. Thanks mate for making the...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Somebody told me recently about getting jobs driving hire-motorhomes back to their base. Cant remember the name of the company. (Senior moment) Does anybody have experience of this?

tonyd · tonyd

Birdsville phones are out of action, and the town might be out of business until the New Year. Phones lines to the outback Queensland town have been cut since Christmas Eve, meaning businesses cant access landlines for Eftpos and credit card payments. And many families have not been able to receive...

RAW PRAWN · RAW PRAWN

Hi All --- I'm a 1ST Timer to the forum so hope I'm doing this right! ------- Xmas Greetings to all ------ I'm looking at a new TV for the RV and considering the 16" KOGAN which is LED DVD PVR etc for $139 ----- anyone got any comments -- good or bad? ---- Tah.

robbolifestyle · robbolifestyle

We are 2 married grey nomads in west aust just joined this forum. Robbo and Sandy

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Inverters ,12v supply to 240 appliance. (Preview) Hi, i have a 240v/gas fridge. It seems OK on gas but i would like to run it while travelling,using my Anderson plug to supply 12vthrough an Inverter to the 240v system. Will this work? I imagine it will not be very efficient but would it still be better than nothing?, Cheers	chrisnchris	16	1263	02:49 AM Jan 1, 2013 by jimricho
	Crowds at the coast (Preview) Last year we made a "Sea Change" and moved from Canberra to a lovely quiet little hide-away on the coast. Its a very busy busy little town indeed at present, every caravan park, cabin, motel, and possible tent site full to bursting, and the local businesses are making heaps of money. There...	Gerty Dancer	2	689	10:28 PM Dec 31, 2012 by tezza
	2013, have a great year (Preview) We would wish to each of you a wonderful and safe 2013. We trust that wherever you travel, the people you meet, will make this year one of the most rewarding and enjoyable years of your travels. We are intending to spend most of 2013 in SA from about April to Nov so if you are intending to be in that state next...	briche	3	511	10:14 PM Dec 31, 2012 by milo
	New to GN Forum (Preview) Have been reading some of the posts, not sure how to start. Will be on the road partime initially - will see how it goes.	FraLyn	12	1007	03:03 PM Dec 31, 2012 by valnrob
	is it for everyone (Preview) I was sitting in my shed thinking the other day(,not always a good idea,) after reading some posts on here and other forums about selling up and hitting the road,,i was thinking is this life style really all that it's cracked up to be, and is it for everyone ? well i guess the answer to the second question w...	beachball57	26	1549	07:10 AM Dec 31, 2012 by beiffe
	I am at Greens Lake, Boxing Day (Preview) And it looks like by myself. I met Popeye today, sitting in the shade watching the boats, he's leaving tomorrow. I tried to wake Esperian but he was having his nana nap and couldn't be woken so will catch up with him tomorrow. Plenty here but no other GNs, still plenty of room for now. I'm parked in front o...	Happywanderer	8	1006	10:40 PM Dec 30, 2012 by thomas01
	Cutlery drawer (Preview) I read on a forum to-day & saw photo of where a guy had put a cutlery drawer under the table- now I can't find it. Can't remember which forum either	Oma	2	687	06:31 AM Dec 31, 2012 by Sheba
	Toyota bus conversion (Preview) Does anyone know any reputable company in Victoria that does Coaster conversions and any ideas of costs for basic LWB fitout please?	barina	5	961	06:00 AM Dec 31, 2012 by barina
	Parks between Caloundra and Noosa (Preview) I have a friend who is cleaning her old van up and she wants to leave it in a park on a yearly basis preferably about 1k from the beach between Caloundra and Noosa? I would appreciate any information I can pass on to her thanks.	jenr	3	827	05:35 AM Dec 31, 2012 by glassies
	paint (Preview) hi just baught a motor home and the external roof is a bit shabby and i am going to llean sand and re seal/paint and am looking for ideas/sugestions as to what to use on it ""ie paint ,decking sealer ,,, interested in all sugestions please	before the box	3	699	05:16 AM Dec 31, 2012 by Sue - Steve Gazel
	Happy Birthday Kiwi-as (Preview) Hey mate guess what, yes another one has come around. Tomorrow Brandt turns 67. Yes I know that's does not sound right but it's true, he's hiding his age real well. Brandt have a great day tomorrow as you celebrate you're special day. It's been good to have your company together with Lorriane as we have t...	briche	12	969	12:23 AM Dec 31, 2012 by glassies
	Any GN's at or near The Entrance NSW Central Coast (Preview) Would like to meet some GN's	Robyn K	1	514	12:20 AM Dec 31, 2012 by glassies
	Gas stove (Preview) Aldi has next week on the 5e of Jan the dubble Gas stove on small cannisters for sale at $30,00 Just wanted to let you know Regards John	Cruising Cruze	4	920	11:12 PM Dec 30, 2012 by RAW PRAWN
	Coromal Transformer 450 Info please. (Preview) Hi fellow GNs, First time posting, but an avid follower of the site for months now. We are virgin caravaners, so please be gentle with us. We purchased a Coromal Silohette 2nd hand, and after a couple of short trips have found that these old bones are having a bit of trouble setting it up. Otherwise love t...	Homer and Marge	9	3742	10:07 PM Dec 30, 2012 by Homer and Marge
	Just 2 Gray Nomads left at Green's Lake. (Preview) Only myself and Happywander here at present left out of all Gray Nomads. Weather,was today vey nice. Hope the same for tomorrow and the New Year. There 's here a literal tent town now, with even a Mirrage Pub. No buzz, though. Just some cold water and ice. But this does a lot of good, in the hit of a day, does...	Esperian	14	1475	06:23 PM Dec 30, 2012 by Big Gorilla
	GN catch up (Preview) briche and kiwi-as /kiwi rainbow have been spending time together at Rye on the Mornington Peninsula for about two weeks or so and we were joined today by Doug-we. We had not seen him since his return from Greens Lake and it was great to catch up and find out what he has been up to. Thanks mate for making the...	briche	12	1151	06:00 PM Dec 30, 2012 by Kiwi-as
	Motorhome returns (Preview) Somebody told me recently about getting jobs driving hire-motorhomes back to their base. Cant remember the name of the company. (Senior moment) Does anybody have experience of this?	Gerty Dancer	24	7396	05:22 AM Dec 30, 2012 by Duh
	Birdsville travellers beware (Preview) Birdsville phones are out of action, and the town might be out of business until the New Year. Phones lines to the outback Queensland town have been cut since Christmas Eve, meaning businesses cant access landlines for Eftpos and credit card payments. And many families have not been able to receive...	tonyd	2	715	09:59 PM Dec 29, 2012 by Santa
	1st TIMER -- XMAS GREETINGS TO ALL -- KOGAN TV (Preview) Hi All --- I'm a 1ST Timer to the forum so hope I'm doing this right! ------- Xmas Greetings to all ------ I'm looking at a new TV for the RV and considering the 16" KOGAN which is LED DVD PVR etc for $139 ----- anyone got any comments -- good or bad? ---- Tah.	RAW PRAWN	9	824	03:20 PM Dec 29, 2012 by sarg
	love our camping (Preview) We are 2 married grey nomads in west aust just joined this forum. Robbo and Sandy	robbolifestyle	6	952	10:07 AM Dec 29, 2012 by NandK
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