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Cararavanners vs Other Road Users · Cruising Granny

I have sent this document to Mark Coulton and the other addrees named. ATTENTION: Queensland State Government and Main Roads, Police Commissioner, Education Director. To whom it may concern,Since driving around this state over the past six months, I have been horrified, and sometimes terr...

dave06 · dave06

well I parked the kenworth, shut down and put away the header, packed up little blue and headed south, by nightfall we were just over the border about halfway between gambier and portland in a great little camp, we raced along the great ocean road in two days, free camping in the otways, hit melbourne at...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Well g,day I was told and i cant say i wasent, but ive been arround for a year or many and what would they know anyway. Well its like this, the storm is coming our way and it looked so good i said to my loving wife we are gunna cop a beaudy storm so i got of pc was enjoying my coffee ,storm struck so did lightin...

ibbo · ibbo

Hello fellow grey Nomads.May we wish you all a merry,happy,joyous Christmas.Let us wish you a great New Year.kindest regards,Sylvia and Martin ibbo.(Cheers Ibbo).

redtails · redtails

looking for a couple of easy going nomads to stay around a while on our farm. If you dont mind lots of space.... a big shed or 3 you can muck around in, the odd mob of sheep to check on, and maybe select one for lamb chops, well this could be your chance....the stars are beautiful at night, the flies sometimes...

mikeody · mikeody

Hello Everyone, I am looking at adding aircon to my Coromal Aussie Tourer - none fitted when it was new. Ordinarily I wouldnt worry but my wife is keen on heading north from Perth - a long way north ! Whilst I have read a fair bit I remain somewhat confused about the whole thing - especially the pricing ! Why...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Well the van has been in the repair shop 12 days now and they still don't what is wrong with it. Gas pressure is Ok, 12 Volts Ok, electronics Ok but still shuts down after approx.8 hrs They now have it hooked up to an independant gas supply to see if that fixes the problem was hoping to have it back for this wee...

kiwi2 · kiwi2

Well we have made it to Adelaide and we are caught up in the trips from one caravan sales to another. Then the car sales yards, then back to the vans....... Still we do not know what to buy, everyone gives us different reasons for each buy. Please help. We are on a tight budget but want to live on the road and...

Trevor · Trevor

Looking at starting our trip around this country with a stay in either of these towns for approx2-3 months does anyone know of long term accomodation for a van in either town

ibbo · ibbo

Read a saying on the back of a 33 record"The intimate Jim Reeves"circa 1960.It was."As mellow as an old mans memory".Pretty true I think.Cheers Ibbo.

MikeMin · MikeMin

We have a 2006 Ford Territory RWD(dual fuel) without a rig! Due to the economic downturn, our initial deposit on one of "them European vans" is now a pipe dream . Cannot reasonably justify spending over $55,000 when we can get a good, late model Aussie-made van with the extras we want for a lo...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

This was on another forum and I thought it might useful to pass on. The UHF Cb comes with 40 FM channels,requires NO licence,and basically has a range varying from 5 to maybe 15 kilometers depending on landscape. The flatter the further you'll talk. Channel 1 to 8 are known as REPEATER channels,you pro...

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi everyone Something that has puzzled me for a while is how did the above type rigs earn their name ? Is there logic behind it ? if so could someone explain to a novice please. Mike

Peter Stevens · Peter Stevens

we are looking for any Grey Nomads out there, that are looking to re enter the work force, as managers of a country caravan park, for a period of 3 to 6 months. if you would like a job description, please email a current resume and a forwarding email address to peterstevens40@gmail. com thanks

suenami · suenami

Hi everyone, The Avan Ovation I pick up in two weeks has an 83-Amp Deep Cycle house battery with PROVISION for two house batteries. Is it better to have them put a second one in at the factory rather than have one fitted later should I need it? Would this increase my ability to be independent of power fo...

brickies · brickies

THE forum dosnt seem the same without Davo hope his back soon

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

What tap fittings do you carry on your travels? I have been told they are different in each state, if so what sizes do I need to get?

ibbo · ibbo

I would like the assistance of fellow Grey Nomads about the right way to operate our three way fridge prior to travelling.Do Irun it on 240 to cool down,12 volt while on the road,then either 240 or gas when camped.I realise that this a commonsense thing but I have had a few suggestion that did not ring tru...

garden nomads · garden nomads

We have just arrived in Australia and are travelling without our own vehicle. We intend to get around using buses, plains, trains and lift sharing. Can anyone suggest useful web sites that we can explore for lift sharing apart from caravan tag along site which we have registered on.

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Is there something that you would off done different to your Caravan after you pick it up.Could be Different Int Colour,Something with the Lay-out, Frigde, Cuboard's or even a New Gismo you should of have had it installed from New.I've got a couple thing's i should have done? Next time will get sep...

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	Cararavanners vs Other Road Users (Preview) I have sent this document to Mark Coulton and the other addrees named. ATTENTION: Queensland State Government and Main Roads, Police Commissioner, Education Director. To whom it may concern,Since driving around this state over the past six months, I have been horrified, and sometimes terr...	Cruising Granny	5	953	10:33 AM Dec 8, 2008 by dave06
	we went for a drive (Preview) well I parked the kenworth, shut down and put away the header, packed up little blue and headed south, by nightfall we were just over the border about halfway between gambier and portland in a great little camp, we raced along the great ocean road in two days, free camping in the otways, hit melbourne at...	dave06	8	1208	09:38 AM Dec 9, 2008 by dave06
	always listen to ya youngers (Preview) Well g,day I was told and i cant say i wasent, but ive been arround for a year or many and what would they know anyway. Well its like this, the storm is coming our way and it looked so good i said to my loving wife we are gunna cop a beaudy storm so i got of pc was enjoying my coffee ,storm struck so did lightin...	drongo & wendy	2	537	12:31 PM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	Early Christmas Greetings. (Preview) Hello fellow grey Nomads.May we wish you all a merry,happy,joyous Christmas.Let us wish you a great New Year.kindest regards,Sylvia and Martin ibbo.(Cheers Ibbo).	ibbo	10	992	10:05 AM Dec 8, 2008 by Xtrail51
	Long farm stay. (Preview) looking for a couple of easy going nomads to stay around a while on our farm. If you dont mind lots of space.... a big shed or 3 you can muck around in, the odd mob of sheep to check on, and maybe select one for lamb chops, well this could be your chance....the stars are beautiful at night, the flies sometimes...	redtails	5	723	07:41 PM Dec 6, 2008 by mikeody
	Air Conditioning (Preview) Hello Everyone, I am looking at adding aircon to my Coromal Aussie Tourer - none fitted when it was new. Ordinarily I wouldnt worry but my wife is keen on heading north from Perth - a long way north ! Whilst I have read a fair bit I remain somewhat confused about the whole thing - especially the pricing ! Why...	mikeody	13	1079	08:19 PM Dec 27, 2014 by Jetta7
	Fridge Update (Preview) Well the van has been in the repair shop 12 days now and they still don't what is wrong with it. Gas pressure is Ok, 12 Volts Ok, electronics Ok but still shuts down after approx.8 hrs They now have it hooked up to an independant gas supply to see if that fixes the problem was hoping to have it back for this wee...	Gary and Kerry	14	1338	05:52 PM Dec 21, 2008 by dave06
	Help!!!!! (Preview) Well we have made it to Adelaide and we are caught up in the trips from one caravan sales to another. Then the car sales yards, then back to the vans....... Still we do not know what to buy, everyone gives us different reasons for each buy. Please help. We are on a tight budget but want to live on the road and...	kiwi2	5	733	12:18 AM Dec 5, 2008 by Cruising Granny
	Rockhampton or Kingaroy Accomodation (Preview) Looking at starting our trip around this country with a stay in either of these towns for approx2-3 months does anyone know of long term accomodation for a van in either town	Trevor	0	642	10:45 AM Dec 3, 2008 by Trevor
	Quaint sayings you have read or heard. (Preview) Read a saying on the back of a 33 record"The intimate Jim Reeves"circa 1960.It was."As mellow as an old mans memory".Pretty true I think.Cheers Ibbo.	ibbo	1	699	07:39 PM Dec 28, 2008 by BeeDee
	What do you tow with a Ford Territory? (Preview) We have a 2006 Ford Territory RWD(dual fuel) without a rig! Due to the economic downturn, our initial deposit on one of "them European vans" is now a pipe dream . Cannot reasonably justify spending over $55,000 when we can get a good, late model Aussie-made van with the extras we want for a lo...	MikeMin	5	3245	07:01 PM Dec 5, 2008 by MikeMin
	UHF CB for budding travellers (Preview) This was on another forum and I thought it might useful to pass on. The UHF Cb comes with 40 FM channels,requires NO licence,and basically has a range varying from 5 to maybe 15 kilometers depending on landscape. The flatter the further you'll talk. Channel 1 to 8 are known as REPEATER channels,you pro...	Gary and Kerry	7	1080	02:29 PM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	How did "fifth wheelers" derive their name ? (Preview) Hi everyone Something that has puzzled me for a while is how did the above type rigs earn their name ? Is there logic behind it ? if so could someone explain to a novice please. Mike	Roostertales	5	824	02:28 PM Dec 5, 2008 by ibbo
	temporary park manager wanted (Preview) we are looking for any Grey Nomads out there, that are looking to re enter the work force, as managers of a country caravan park, for a period of 3 to 6 months. if you would like a job description, please email a current resume and a forwarding email address to peterstevens40@gmail. com thanks	Peter Stevens	3	700	11:44 AM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	Urgent Advice needed - deep cycle house battery (Preview) Hi everyone, The Avan Ovation I pick up in two weeks has an 83-Amp Deep Cycle house battery with PROVISION for two house batteries. Is it better to have them put a second one in at the factory rather than have one fitted later should I need it? Would this increase my ability to be independent of power fo...	suenami	6	702	08:00 PM Dec 3, 2008 by Smokeydk
	ARE you missing Davo (Preview) THE forum dosnt seem the same without Davo hope his back soon	brickies	7	858	10:51 AM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	Tap Fittings (Preview) What tap fittings do you carry on your travels? I have been told they are different in each state, if so what sizes do I need to get?	Gary and Kerry	7	861	04:44 PM Dec 8, 2008 by dave06
	Advice needed.Dont laugh,this is serious. (Preview) I would like the assistance of fellow Grey Nomads about the right way to operate our three way fridge prior to travelling.Do Irun it on 240 to cool down,12 volt while on the road,then either 240 or gas when camped.I realise that this a commonsense thing but I have had a few suggestion that did not ring tru...	ibbo	21	1209	10:48 AM Dec 6, 2008 by dave06
	Travelling without a rig (Preview) We have just arrived in Australia and are travelling without our own vehicle. We intend to get around using buses, plains, trains and lift sharing. Can anyone suggest useful web sites that we can explore for lift sharing apart from caravan tag along site which we have registered on.	garden nomads	2	607	10:42 AM Nov 29, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	What's missing in your Caravan (Preview) Is there something that you would off done different to your Caravan after you pick it up.Could be Different Int Colour,Something with the Lay-out, Frigde, Cuboard's or even a New Gismo you should of have had it installed from New.I've got a couple thing's i should have done? Next time will get sep...	Gary and Kerry	12	1139	12:01 AM Dec 9, 2008 by Cruising Granny
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