The Grey Nomads - General

rocan · rocan

heading off next week on a 12 week trip from townsville to perth and rtn.been watching the weather reports and it looks like the wrong time of year to travel east to west across the nullabor.might have to go across the top even though it's peak tourism time in the north west.no matter which way we go it wi...

bill12 · bill12

I just bought a new campervan, a hj one ton cab /chassis with a pro built pop top camper on the back. It has 202 red motor andruns on gas and petrol.It seems to be in g/c with a lot of extras, such as dual batterys, aircon in cab,andis wired for 240 and 12v.It has an electrolux gas /12v/240 fridge which seems...

Shaun · Shaun

Are there any wavers out there? A few years ago when I travelled round Aus with my pre school kids I put a little book and a game together called The Desert Wave. I am now in the process of updating it all and I wondered how many other people have a favourite wave. Regards Shaun

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-20L-Portable-Toilet-w-Flush-Camping-Caravan-Fishing-/260811193392?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3cb98efc30

pricey43 · pricey43

Just arrived home from Queenscliff where a torchlight procession was staged by firefighters from across the region to celebrate Queenscliff' Fire Brigade's 100th year of service. Very impressive

pricey43 · pricey43

Thought I'd better start a new post as we had sort of got off the track from the original post of 'Waving' Milo we travelled in mid July last year here are some pictures of the road.

Anvid · Anvid

We are almost ready to leave Canberra and venture out in our campervan. Weather has been cold - minus 4 tonight. Could we have your thoughts about using an electric blanket in a campervan - Toyotal Hi-Ace? My wife was concerned saying that the van is made of metal and it could be dangerous... I do...

BAILEY · BAILEY

Is there a list of things to take when you pack your van and tow vehicle , obviously it will vary on where you are going and what you are doing but does anyone have a general list of things to pack We would appreciate the comments

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

SWMBO and my self are looking at bringing car and van over to main land and doing t trip from Mel to Bega via lakes Entrance then overland to Shep and back to Mel to get ferry what would be the best time of year for a trip ,last trip we did over there,was last june along the great ocean road, and it was a lovely t...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi Everybody, Recently spent a couple of nights at the above park and the "amenities" are an absolute disgrace. Rotting woodwork on door frames, tiles missing from shower floors and walls, the place was not cleaned in the two nights we spent there and was generally filthy.The only thing t...

Dougie · Dougie

Need a couple of small signs for the Chinchilla Free Camp to help those wanting to find the place. Have given details to Chinchilla Visitors Centre who have suggested putting up a small sign in a couple of places, so would appreciate any help from our members.

milo · milo

any ways you all know of our plans for alice springs, but have been thinking about the cmca rallie is at Kalgoorlie in WA , but heard there are no powered sites available, will have to check on our set up to see if worth going etc,, or just go down to albany then up to perth then maybe back across the Null...

gubby · gubby

http://www.news.com.au/legendary-outback-postie-tom-kruse-dies/story-e6frea83-1226084865651-- Edited by gubby on Thur...

glassies · glassies

Gee i have been watching the news lately and we seem to have a spate of bad news going on ,did anybody see the new on the little baby boy 18 month old from brisbane area killed by his step dad that was friends of ours, the grandfather works up here in beerwah got a call to say you best get down to brisbane ,his da...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

OK gubby is having problems with his avator so I will change mine to a pic of him, just so you do not forget what he looks like, ugly bugga really -- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 1st of July 2011 01:40:16 PM

Popeye · Popeye

This is my new tug. A 2006 VX turbo charged diesel landcruiser.

DellieMay · DellieMay

As quite a few of you lot know, we are mad fossickers. We were heading of to "The Ridge" on Monday, but have been told, the road to the area of Grawin is closed, and will be for about 6months, due to floods. We've been going there for 10 to 12 years... love Lightning Ridge for itself, but don't w...

Two Strays · Two Strays

Today the cook and I ventured to Jim Jim Falls expecting to drive on a fairly decent road following its opening a week or two ago. The road has corrugations deeper that some of the creeks we crossed getting there. It is advertised that the road is for 4x4 vehicles only. Given this, many traveller...

whitehut · whitehut

Hi all, we are looking to purchase a new van have narrowed it down to either the traveller sensation ( lincoln ) from northland caravans in adelaide or a regent brentwood from cameron caravans in adelade, has anyone had any experance with either of these vans or dealers any feed back would great as we do...

rocan · rocan

anyone notice the size of a can af coke is now only 330ml. sign of the times i suppose. less for same price. rocan

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	townsville to perth (Preview) heading off next week on a 12 week trip from townsville to perth and rtn.been watching the weather reports and it looks like the wrong time of year to travel east to west across the nullabor.might have to go across the top even though it's peak tourism time in the north west.no matter which way we go it wi...	rocan	5	819	08:04 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Wombat 280
	New(used) campervan ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I just bought a new campervan, a hj one ton cab /chassis with a pro built pop top camper on the back. It has 202 red motor andruns on gas and petrol.It seems to be in g/c with a lot of extras, such as dual batterys, aircon in cab,andis wired for 240 and 12v.It has an electrolux gas /12v/240 fridge which seems...	bill12	31	1922	04:30 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Waving ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Are there any wavers out there? A few years ago when I travelled round Aus with my pre school kids I put a little book and a game together called The Desert Wave. I am now in the process of updating it all and I wondered how many other people have a favourite wave. Regards Shaun	Shaun	30	1887	04:09 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Shaun
	portable toilet (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-20L-Portable-Toilet-w-Flush-Camping-Caravan-Fishing-/260811193392?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3cb98efc30	Cowboy7307	2	1036	03:03 PM Jul 4, 2011 by CK56
	Torchlight procession (Preview) Just arrived home from Queenscliff where a torchlight procession was staged by firefighters from across the region to celebrate Queenscliff' Fire Brigade's 100th year of service. Very impressive	pricey43	2	700	09:53 PM Jul 3, 2011 by delatite
	Oodnadatta Track (for milo) (Preview) Thought I'd better start a new post as we had sort of got off the track from the original post of 'Waving' Milo we travelled in mid July last year here are some pictures of the road.	pricey43	11	1981	08:18 PM Jul 3, 2011 by milo
	Query about electric blankets. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are almost ready to leave Canberra and venture out in our campervan. Weather has been cold - minus 4 tonight. Could we have your thoughts about using an electric blanket in a campervan - Toyotal Hi-Ace? My wife was concerned saying that the van is made of metal and it could be dangerous... I do...	Anvid	35	5786	07:58 PM Jul 3, 2011 by pricey43
	Is there a list of things to take when you pack your van and tow vehicle (Preview) Is there a list of things to take when you pack your van and tow vehicle , obviously it will vary on where you are going and what you are doing but does anyone have a general list of things to pack We would appreciate the comments	BAILEY	9	1062	08:27 PM Jul 2, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Planing a trip to Bega (Preview) SWMBO and my self are looking at bringing car and van over to main land and doing t trip from Mel to Bega via lakes Entrance then overland to Shep and back to Mel to get ferry what would be the best time of year for a trip ,last trip we did over there,was last june along the great ocean road, and it was a lovely t...	Cowboy7307	5	859	07:18 PM Jul 2, 2011 by gubby
	Lightning Ridge Hotel/Motel Caravan Park (Preview) Hi Everybody, Recently spent a couple of nights at the above park and the "amenities" are an absolute disgrace. Rotting woodwork on door frames, tiles missing from shower floors and walls, the place was not cleaned in the two nights we spent there and was generally filthy.The only thing t...	Magnarc	10	1766	02:56 PM Jul 2, 2011 by Ma
	Any retired signwriters? (Preview) Need a couple of small signs for the Chinchilla Free Camp to help those wanting to find the place. Have given details to Chinchilla Visitors Centre who have suggested putting up a small sign in a couple of places, so would appreciate any help from our members.	Dougie	7	956	11:49 AM Jul 2, 2011 by blaze
	thinking out loud again (Preview) any ways you all know of our plans for alice springs, but have been thinking about the cmca rallie is at Kalgoorlie in WA , but heard there are no powered sites available, will have to check on our set up to see if worth going etc,, or just go down to albany then up to perth then maybe back across the Null...	milo	5	981	11:16 PM Jul 1, 2011 by Mack
	The Passing Of An Australian Legend (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/legendary-outback-postie-tom-kruse-dies/story-e6frea83-1226084865651-- Edited by gubby on Thur...	gubby	6	719	11:05 PM Jul 1, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	news has all been a run of bad stuff lately (Preview) Gee i have been watching the news lately and we seem to have a spate of bad news going on ,did anybody see the new on the little baby boy 18 month old from brisbane area killed by his step dad that was friends of ours, the grandfather works up here in beerwah got a call to say you best get down to brisbane ,his da...	glassies	8	984	08:29 PM Jul 1, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	gubby's Trouble with Av (Preview) OK gubby is having problems with his avator so I will change mine to a pic of him, just so you do not forget what he looks like, ugly bugga really -- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 1st of July 2011 01:40:16 PM	_wombat_	11	812	08:20 PM Jul 1, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	MY NEW TUG (Preview) This is my new tug. A 2006 VX turbo charged diesel landcruiser.	Popeye	11	1350	07:16 PM Jul 1, 2011 by pricey43
	Lightning Ridge or Sapphire? (Preview) As quite a few of you lot know, we are mad fossickers. We were heading of to "The Ridge" on Monday, but have been told, the road to the area of Grawin is closed, and will be for about 6months, due to floods. We've been going there for 10 to 12 years... love Lightning Ridge for itself, but don't w...	DellieMay	4	899	03:17 PM Jul 1, 2011 by DellieMay
	Jim Jim Falls Road (Preview) Today the cook and I ventured to Jim Jim Falls expecting to drive on a fairly decent road following its opening a week or two ago. The road has corrugations deeper that some of the creeks we crossed getting there. It is advertised that the road is for 4x4 vehicles only. Given this, many traveller...	Two Strays	15	1283	02:44 PM Jul 1, 2011 by _wombat_
	new van (Preview) Hi all, we are looking to purchase a new van have narrowed it down to either the traveller sensation ( lincoln ) from northland caravans in adelaide or a regent brentwood from cameron caravans in adelade, has anyone had any experance with either of these vans or dealers any feed back would great as we do...	whitehut	7	1134	07:23 AM Jul 1, 2011 by whitehut
	getting smaller (Preview) anyone notice the size of a can af coke is now only 330ml. sign of the times i suppose. less for same price. rocan	rocan	5	858	12:26 AM Jul 1, 2011 by milo
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