The Grey Nomads - General

Dave83 · Dave83

After all the fun I've been having decking out mother dearest's Coaster, I have some grand yet vague plans to deck out my own small van to be able to be used for the odd week away here and there. I have enjoyed hearing the stories of fun, drinks, and general comraderie among the people here on the forum.......

Boroma577 · Boroma577

OK change of travel plans....we are now heading north to Townsville and then west to Charters Towers. Now I know that Fletchers Creek is very popular at CT but what about some of the others please and CAW6 reference if possible. After being hold up in a CP for the last 3 months I am very keen to free camp a...

Dave83 · Dave83

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone would have any advice about the best Jack to buy for a Toyota Coaster. Felicia the Coaster is one of the older 1977 models, and has pretty high ground clearance compared to some of the newer models. I would prefer to steer away from having to try and find a few planks of timb...

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

Thought I would show you our old set up we used for our trips.... I think the coaster will be more roomy but somehow I see me missing my car.. it took minutes to set up camp or get ready to take off... is an AWD altho it has a 4wd badge in the back... we had it lifted as far as we could for more clearence.. got one of...

Ma · Ma

We are in the middle of the biggest storm we have had this year so far. The rain is almost horizontal and coming down in buckets. Thunder but no lightning yet. Think the temperature dropped 10 degrees in a matter of minutes It's heading north so look out Nowra and beyond.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

I have decided to post this here rather than in the tech section as all need to know; RE: new motor homes/ vans & trucks etc; Transmissions; manual shift or auto shift; After several conversations during this trip with the owners of such vehicles, it is obvious that people do not understand the fun...

jimbo · jimbo

I was wondering what ws going on there Just arrived back today after a week at Toumwal....Seems we have at Least five Nomads on the Lake so far......Billeeeee gave me a ripper of a fish today A Huge Perch enough for three meals......He's a great fishereman catches them with Corn..The Latest in bait

Registered Members · Pam

Have you noticed lately how the membership has exploded? Its up to 2946, will break the 3000 barrier soon.

Jon99w · Jon99w

I have been having trouble with the strutts on my new camper trailer top. They are so stiff that you need 2 people to close the top. This is so very inconvienent as I am a solo nomad Has anyone experienced this problem before? and will they ease up in the near future? I would appreciate any advise Cheers Joh...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Was on phone to TT line yesterday to get prices to come up to mainland for a couple of weeks just the 2 of us and car ,bloody hell will stay at home ,after hearing the price, with discount fair and a in a cabin $900+ returm with out cabin nearly $700 ,

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

beautiful gardens, gallery and food near Armadaleabout 2-3 k's west of Roleystone (Armadale) along the Brookton Hwy is a beautiful tea garden/gallery "Miaflora". Beautiful garden setting with roses, weeping trees, elms and birches and amazing original sculptures, garden ornamen...

animalcarer · animalcarer

BOAT ESKY, Dimensions: 920 long 480 wide 500 high wall thickness 35 wooden construction, fibreglass over foam inner. Still useful, for camping , or whatever.

Almurta · Almurta

Hi, I've recently joined this forum. I'm planning to take up the nomadic lifestyle next year and am wondering if any of you have experience doing markets as you travel around. I make and sell my own jewellery and other craft work. I also collect old wares which I on sell when I find a good market opport...

pauline · pauline

I always knew I would be one day, just didn't realise it would take this long....Yahooo

sheeds · sheeds

My prepaid computer plan is via "virginbroadband", contacting the GNF direct via "Outlook" is a no-can-do for me. So, rahter than clog up the forum with my simple queries,I attempted to send some photos via "the times". A member asked me for some doggie photos on th...

kandagal · kandagal

We are thinking of doing a cruise early Feb & wondered if anyone knows of somewhere to park motorhome around Brisbane area.

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

I know this has been done to death but I just did my sums for the year and thought I would share. From Feb till 25 Oct Distanced travelled 17158.14 K's fuel used 2783.42 litres @ an average of 16.222 litres per 100k Cost of fuel $4358.3 min cost 134.9 per litre max 196.9 per litre...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

some Qantas shares ?

blaze · blaze

New neibough in the park has a very large solar system on their van. It has a 1.2kw system, How you may ask, well the top of the van is totally covered in panels. They have a normal househosld fridge as their main power use running on on invertor. The house batteries sit on the drawbar and consist of 2 volt ce...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, Has anyone stayed at the Woodford showgrounds. if so, is their hot water, electricity and is there privacy at night with the gates closed from the road? Hi ma, thanks for asking. It is Queensland, north of Brisbane and west of Caboolture. rocket n strop. -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 30...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Concerned (Preview) After all the fun I've been having decking out mother dearest's Coaster, I have some grand yet vague plans to deck out my own small van to be able to be used for the odd week away here and there. I have enjoyed hearing the stories of fun, drinks, and general comraderie among the people here on the forum.......	Dave83	14	1787	11:10 PM Nov 1, 2011 by Dave83
	Change of Travel Plans (Preview) OK change of travel plans....we are now heading north to Townsville and then west to Charters Towers. Now I know that Fletchers Creek is very popular at CT but what about some of the others please and CAW6 reference if possible. After being hold up in a CP for the last 3 months I am very keen to free camp a...	Boroma577	22	1206	11:06 PM Nov 1, 2011 by Boroma577
	Jack for Toyota Coaster (Preview) Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone would have any advice about the best Jack to buy for a Toyota Coaster. Felicia the Coaster is one of the older 1977 models, and has pretty high ground clearance compared to some of the newer models. I would prefer to steer away from having to try and find a few planks of timb...	Dave83	13	3741	10:44 PM Nov 1, 2011 by blaze
	Our old set up (Preview) Thought I would show you our old set up we used for our trips.... I think the coaster will be more roomy but somehow I see me missing my car.. it took minutes to set up camp or get ready to take off... is an AWD altho it has a 4wd badge in the back... we had it lifted as far as we could for more clearence.. got one of...	AmandaJayne	9	1033	08:34 PM Nov 1, 2011 by Sheba
	STORM!! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are in the middle of the biggest storm we have had this year so far. The rain is almost horizontal and coming down in buckets. Thunder but no lightning yet. Think the temperature dropped 10 degrees in a matter of minutes It's heading north so look out Nowra and beyond.	Ma	30	1864	08:16 PM Nov 1, 2011 by goinsoon
	Manual come auto;; (Preview) I have decided to post this here rather than in the tech section as all need to know; RE: new motor homes/ vans & trucks etc; Transmissions; manual shift or auto shift; After several conversations during this trip with the owners of such vehicles, it is obvious that people do not understand the fun...	justcruisin01	28	1708	09:59 AM Nov 1, 2011 by justcruisin01
	Greens lake Vic (Preview) I was wondering what ws going on there Just arrived back today after a week at Toumwal....Seems we have at Least five Nomads on the Lake so far......Billeeeee gave me a ripper of a fish today A Huge Perch enough for three meals......He's a great fishereman catches them with Corn..The Latest in bait	jimbo	16	1201	08:50 AM Nov 1, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Registered Members (Preview) Have you noticed lately how the membership has exploded? Its up to 2946, will break the 3000 barrier soon.	Pam	20	1141	09:41 PM Oct 31, 2011 by goinsoon
	Has anyone experienced very stiff strutts on a camper trailer (Preview) I have been having trouble with the strutts on my new camper trailer top. They are so stiff that you need 2 people to close the top. This is so very inconvienent as I am a solo nomad Has anyone experienced this problem before? and will they ease up in the near future? I would appreciate any advise Cheers Joh...	Jon99w	13	2034	07:23 PM Oct 31, 2011 by 03_troopy
	Spirit of Tasmania (Preview) Was on phone to TT line yesterday to get prices to come up to mainland for a couple of weeks just the 2 of us and car ,bloody hell will stay at home ,after hearing the price, with discount fair and a in a cabin $900+ returm with out cabin nearly $700 ,	Cowboy7307	16	1553	05:56 PM Oct 31, 2011 by Rip and Rosie
	Beautiful gardens, gallery and food near Armadale WA (Preview) beautiful gardens, gallery and food near Armadaleabout 2-3 k's west of Roleystone (Armadale) along the Brookton Hwy is a beautiful tea garden/gallery "Miaflora". Beautiful garden setting with roses, weeping trees, elms and birches and amazing original sculptures, garden ornamen...	villatranquilla	4	688	05:34 PM Oct 31, 2011 by Vic
	FREE TO A NOMAD HOME (Preview) BOAT ESKY, Dimensions: 920 long 480 wide 500 high wall thickness 35 wooden construction, fibreglass over foam inner. Still useful, for camping , or whatever.	animalcarer	6	942	01:28 PM Oct 31, 2011 by bill12
	Doing market stalls as you travel (Preview) Hi, I've recently joined this forum. I'm planning to take up the nomadic lifestyle next year and am wondering if any of you have experience doing markets as you travel around. I make and sell my own jewellery and other craft work. I also collect old wares which I on sell when I find a good market opport...	Almurta	9	1359	11:39 AM Oct 31, 2011 by pricey43
	Hey I'm A Guru (Preview) I always knew I would be one day, just didn't realise it would take this long....Yahooo	pauline	24	1100	10:03 AM Oct 31, 2011 by _wombat_
	Emailing & posting photos (Preview) My prepaid computer plan is via "virginbroadband", contacting the GNF direct via "Outlook" is a no-can-do for me. So, rahter than clog up the forum with my simple queries,I attempted to send some photos via "the times". A member asked me for some doggie photos on th...	sheeds	7	712	01:01 AM Oct 31, 2011 by Sheba
	spot to park M/H (Preview) We are thinking of doing a cruise early Feb & wondered if anyone knows of somewhere to park motorhome around Brisbane area.	kandagal	2	643	08:13 PM Oct 30, 2011 by valnrob
	Cost of Travelling ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I know this has been done to death but I just did my sums for the year and thought I would share. From Feb till 25 Oct Distanced travelled 17158.14 K's fuel used 2783.42 litres @ an average of 16.222 litres per 100k Cost of fuel $4358.3 min cost 134.9 per litre max 196.9 per litre...	NeilandRaine	40	4086	07:26 PM Oct 30, 2011 by AmandaJayne
	Anybody want to buy (Preview) some Qantas shares ?	_wombat_	11	893	06:54 PM Oct 30, 2011 by jimricho
	Very large solar system (Preview) New neibough in the park has a very large solar system on their van. It has a 1.2kw system, How you may ask, well the top of the van is totally covered in panels. They have a normal househosld fridge as their main power use running on on invertor. The house batteries sit on the drawbar and consist of 2 volt ce...	blaze	10	1060	06:41 PM Oct 30, 2011 by jimricho
	woodford showgrounds (Preview) Hi Everyone, Has anyone stayed at the Woodford showgrounds. if so, is their hot water, electricity and is there privacy at night with the gates closed from the road? Hi ma, thanks for asking. It is Queensland, north of Brisbane and west of Caboolture. rocket n strop. -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 30...	the rocket	2	576	05:31 PM Oct 30, 2011 by Mick17
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