The Grey Nomads - General

the rocket · the rocket

hi Everyone, We have a near new flat screen tv, booster, aerial, and set top box but can't get the main channels at Bribie Island. we have decided to buy the satelite dish. Does anyone have one they can recommend? thanks.

milo · milo

Dad and I are back home today, !! what a long trip, will work out the k's later, now to sort things out etc and relax!!!

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

So let's say you've planned your financials for retirement. You've thought about the things you want do and all you basically need to do is pull the plugs. Is there some type of an emotional check list that you should be looking at too? What other things do you need to sort out before you actually put your...

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

we got home iin August and I think I've caught everything going around including the flu twice!!!!! LOLOLOLOL typical eh.... now feeling beter so hubby's got the gear in the bus to escape in the morning before I catch anything else!!! Just thought I would pop in and let you know that I'm still here just b...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Spent the morning enjoying a cuppa and a chat at the Stockman's Hall of Fame with Spida (Vida). It is always good swapping stories with other travellers and this morning was no exception. I was even lucky enough to participate in a "Book Launch" in the Art Gallery - with some sandwic...

briche · briche

Left Balgal Wednesday spent a couple of days just outside Charters Towers and have arrived at Hughenden this afternoon. Bit on the warm side about 37 when we got here but has cooled off a little. It's forecast to be around 37 to 39 tomorrow. We will be here for 2 or 3 days then on down to Winton, Longreach, B...

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

I just read yeoeleven blog. He was embarrassed to wear a wrinkled tshirt out for dinner. Here is the answer....One teaspoon of cheap lavender oil mixed to 1 litre of water. Put in spray bottle, mthen spray your clothes when you put them on. Works a treat. Google " Lavender Oil ironing": for m...

petengail · petengail

Management and I are still very much in the land of the living. For the last three months we have been living under a coconut tree without a computer, existing on a diet of fish, sausages, beer and red wine. Had beers under the coconut tree with Jim Richo, and a very pleasant lunch today, at home, with Br...

Lonerider · Lonerider

First of all, Hi to all, Im new here and going to ask some questions which have no doubt been asked before, but if there is anyone to ask, I guess this is the best place given your experiences. I admit, I dont know much about motorhomes except what I have been reading on the internet, but I am very close to bu...

blaze · blaze

we know how to play the game. Walked out of the van at half time to have a smoke and realised my neibours didnt have a telly to wach the game, anyway after many stubbies and a good time, with a good outcome I am now concerned for the state of the head in the morning cheers blaze -- Edited by blaze on Saturday 15t...

agro · agro

Any else out traveling up north Qld . We are at Karumba In sunset van pk. Hot during the day , nights cool. Plenty of fishernan. Heading to Lawn Hill in a couple of days. Red Nissan Navara White canopy. Agro..

milo · milo

struth , long , long ., long day just had some chinnees food and watching the footy (nrl) just over 540 k's!! im worn out and almost ready for bed definatly home tomorrow!!!!!! updated site too

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Hi Folks, well after being delayed with back problems for more than 8 months I'm ready once again to hit the road. Hopefully departing 5th or 6th of October Back problems necessitated a change of rigs. Now running an '87 2.7 diesel auto poptop campervan. Solar gear from the Navara has been transferr...

milo · milo

well, after travelling in a motor home for 3 or so years (of and on not pernanently) and also traveling via car and motel hunting... I think i personaly prefer the carvan/motorhome thing... I guess too it really depends on how you are set up.. caravan parks seem to be more freindleir than motels and yo...

Gordo65 · Gordo65

Hi folks, I have a question regarding a suitable battery charger to go along with a petrol generator/solar set up. Generator is primarily for extra charging of the 12v batteries when the sun dont shine! So, reading around as much as I could, I see that people have experienced unreliabilty and unexp...

milo · milo

Well, its been a big long couple weeks on the road and in the morning dad and I are leaving Aldinga beach SA, and making our way home.. Dad has been getting alot of double vision latley and Im doing all the driving now, so will set cruise control on 100 k's and put on some billy idol (i know my dad like him!!)...

deadlyprincess · deadlyprincess

Anybode in Twba??, we are at big 4, site 27, love to meet ant fellow formumites.

Oma · Oma

Has anyone had a S.C.A.N lately?

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Hi all, I remember reading on here somewhere of a tow Ed course in W A I think it went over a weekend. I was looking for something similar in Victoria. I am after not only towing instruction but general information on contingencies for possible emergencies. Can anyone give me any information on one th...

Beth54 · Beth54

I've finally got it worked out! Normal driving around here including highway driving is 7.96lt/100kms or 12.56 km/lt. While towing on this trip it was 11.48lt/100kms or 8.71km/lt. I averaged 80-90kph. I know the first figure is pretty good but is that towing figure what I should expect?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	tv (Preview) hi Everyone, We have a near new flat screen tv, booster, aerial, and set top box but can't get the main channels at Bribie Island. we have decided to buy the satelite dish. Does anyone have one they can recommend? thanks.	the rocket	17	1840	08:06 AM Sep 24, 2012 by blaze
	Home at last!! (Preview) Dad and I are back home today, !! what a long trip, will work out the k's later, now to sort things out etc and relax!!!	milo	8	697	04:34 AM Sep 24, 2012 by milo
	Getting ready for retirement (Preview) So let's say you've planned your financials for retirement. You've thought about the things you want do and all you basically need to do is pull the plugs. Is there some type of an emotional check list that you should be looking at too? What other things do you need to sort out before you actually put your...	gordon_adl	12	1159	04:18 AM Sep 24, 2012 by thomas01
	been sick (Preview) we got home iin August and I think I've caught everything going around including the flu twice!!!!! LOLOLOLOL typical eh.... now feeling beter so hubby's got the gear in the bus to escape in the morning before I catch anything else!!! Just thought I would pop in and let you know that I'm still here just b...	AmandaJayne	8	718	03:51 AM Sep 24, 2012 by AmandaJayne
	Rocky met a Spida (Preview) Gday... Spent the morning enjoying a cuppa and a chat at the Stockman's Hall of Fame with Spida (Vida). It is always good swapping stories with other travellers and this morning was no exception. I was even lucky enough to participate in a "Book Launch" in the Art Gallery - with some sandwic...	rockylizard	4	747	02:36 AM Sep 24, 2012 by rockylizard
	On our way back to Melb slowly (Preview) Left Balgal Wednesday spent a couple of days just outside Charters Towers and have arrived at Hughenden this afternoon. Bit on the warm side about 37 when we got here but has cooled off a little. It's forecast to be around 37 to 39 tomorrow. We will be here for 2 or 3 days then on down to Winton, Longreach, B...	briche	8	672	11:17 PM Sep 23, 2012 by briche
	Never Iron Again (Preview) I just read yeoeleven blog. He was embarrassed to wear a wrinkled tshirt out for dinner. Here is the answer....One teaspoon of cheap lavender oil mixed to 1 litre of water. Put in spray bottle, mthen spray your clothes when you put them on. Works a treat. Google " Lavender Oil ironing": for m...	vk6tnc	13	1061	06:49 PM Sep 23, 2012 by jetj
	Rumours of our demise have been greatly exaggerated (Preview) Management and I are still very much in the land of the living. For the last three months we have been living under a coconut tree without a computer, existing on a diet of fish, sausages, beer and red wine. Had beers under the coconut tree with Jim Richo, and a very pleasant lunch today, at home, with Br...	petengail	3	861	04:59 PM Sep 23, 2012 by brickies
	Advice please to a newbie ( 1 2 ) (Preview) First of all, Hi to all, Im new here and going to ask some questions which have no doubt been asked before, but if there is anyone to ask, I guess this is the best place given your experiences. I admit, I dont know much about motorhomes except what I have been reading on the internet, but I am very close to bu...	Lonerider	31	3337	04:25 PM Sep 23, 2012 by jules47
	good old collingwood forever (Preview) we know how to play the game. Walked out of the van at half time to have a smoke and realised my neibours didnt have a telly to wach the game, anyway after many stubbies and a good time, with a good outcome I am now concerned for the state of the head in the morning cheers blaze -- Edited by blaze on Saturday 15t...	blaze	17	1094	02:56 PM Sep 23, 2012 by Wizardofoz
	Karumba (Preview) Any else out traveling up north Qld . We are at Karumba In sunset van pk. Hot during the day , nights cool. Plenty of fishernan. Heading to Lawn Hill in a couple of days. Red Nissan Navara White canopy. Agro..	agro	4	865	02:51 PM Sep 23, 2012 by Wizardofoz
	at Gundagai (Preview) struth , long , long ., long day just had some chinnees food and watching the footy (nrl) just over 540 k's!! im worn out and almost ready for bed definatly home tomorrow!!!!!! updated site too	milo	0	555	04:04 AM Sep 23, 2012 by milo
	Hi Ho , it's off again I go. (Preview) Hi Folks, well after being delayed with back problems for more than 8 months I'm ready once again to hit the road. Hopefully departing 5th or 6th of October Back problems necessitated a change of rigs. Now running an '87 2.7 diesel auto poptop campervan. Solar gear from the Navara has been transferr...	Bent Axle Bob	5	777	06:45 AM Sep 23, 2012 by Sheba
	pros n cons of different ways of travelling (Preview) well, after travelling in a motor home for 3 or so years (of and on not pernanently) and also traveling via car and motel hunting... I think i personaly prefer the carvan/motorhome thing... I guess too it really depends on how you are set up.. caravan parks seem to be more freindleir than motels and yo...	milo	11	1036	11:26 PM Sep 22, 2012 by Sheba
	Which type of 12v battery charger works best with a petrol generator? (Preview) Hi folks, I have a question regarding a suitable battery charger to go along with a petrol generator/solar set up. Generator is primarily for extra charging of the 12v batteries when the sun dont shine! So, reading around as much as I could, I see that people have experienced unreliabilty and unexp...	Gordo65	5	1229	06:56 PM Sep 22, 2012 by Gordo65
	heading home (Preview) Well, its been a big long couple weeks on the road and in the morning dad and I are leaving Aldinga beach SA, and making our way home.. Dad has been getting alot of double vision latley and Im doing all the driving now, so will set cruise control on 100 k's and put on some billy idol (i know my dad like him!!)...	milo	3	574	06:18 PM Sep 22, 2012 by jetj
	Twba carnival of flowers (Preview) Anybode in Twba??, we are at big 4, site 27, love to meet ant fellow formumites.	deadlyprincess	1	575	05:30 PM Sep 22, 2012 by kandagal
	S.C.A.N (Preview) Has anyone had a S.C.A.N lately?	Oma	18	986	02:47 PM Sep 22, 2012 by sandsmere
	Tow ed courses (Preview) Hi all, I remember reading on here somewhere of a tow Ed course in W A I think it went over a weekend. I was looking for something similar in Victoria. I am after not only towing instruction but general information on contingencies for possible emergencies. Can anyone give me any information on one th...	Evie n Rhys	15	1950	02:14 PM Sep 22, 2012 by brickies
	My fuel economy (Preview) I've finally got it worked out! Normal driving around here including highway driving is 7.96lt/100kms or 12.56 km/lt. While towing on this trip it was 11.48lt/100kms or 8.71km/lt. I averaged 80-90kph. I know the first figure is pretty good but is that towing figure what I should expect?	Beth54	20	1930	05:52 AM Sep 22, 2012 by Drew
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