The Grey Nomads - General

rossjdaniel · rossjdaniel

After 4 weeks in the Albury/Wodonga area are adventure continues on Saturday when we head off along the Murray Valley Highway. First stop will be around Yarrawonga. Will be looking out for free camps, using our Camps 6 book of course. Plan on taking approx 2-3 weeks to meander across to Mildura.

Vic · Vic

Just had the Hi Ace converted at last (no pic's yet) but first had to take it to a weighbridge and get a weight certificate. Then I take that with the vehicle to the Motor Transport Inspection Centre, wait in long line to have the vehicle examiners inspect the vehicle....did you put in an applicat...

MM · MM

How do you cope with washing clothes etc when travelling

milo · milo

god its cold, down to 10 degrees, just got my gas heater fixed but have to wait for 2 new tanks, so relying on a crapy little electric heater till my tanks arive tomorrow i want to go back to fiji!!

Dunco · Dunco

I just thought I would pass some info on as recently there has been some conjecture regarding keeping left unless overtaking...on multi lane roads. For everyones info, if you are on a 3 lane road/highway and the speed limit is 80km/h or above, then you have to keep left unless overtaking. Now, this i...

lost Gypsy · lost Gypsy

Hi all, first off thanks all for the replies on budget camping I'm learning alot from this site. Regarding free camping I'm not a total idiot and know I shouldnt park my bus where it sticks out like a sore thumb , or obstructs anyone . If I find somewhere where it dosnt specify no camping and dosent bothe...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We have done a bit of travel ,but have never stayed at free camp sites ,Only at well apointed camp sites would like to know what you need to make life liveable for free camping ,our van is just a basic van no 12 volt no solar has gas cooker no wash or toilet we still dont own a porta potty do we need a generato...

robell · robell

My new avatar is my form of art, it is done with crushed glass of different colours, 5 minit Araldite glue and lots of time. Does anyone else on GN have any unusual forms of art. ?????? [PS, Besides Wombat and Gubby]

Sheba · Sheba

Well, I finally remembered to get the Phone Number, and have complained to the "Do Not Call Register" mob both by Phone, and on the Net. This time the Guy rang twice within an hour. First time I was so mad I told him where to go, and hung up. Second time around, [same guy] I told him I was in the m...

beachball57 · beachball57

ok so i;m home from land sailing over the june long weekend at lake gilles about 2&1/2 hours west of Port Augusta and clocked up about 150'k in the land yacht going up and down the lake top speed only 58.3 which isn't my best but not bad all the same particularly when your arse is only a few cm off the gro...

beachball57 · beachball57

hey anyone here in adelaide going to the boat show this weekend ??? it's at the Adelaide show grounds,, mite have to go and have a look at what i can't afford

Beth54 · Beth54

Hi all! I'm camped here at the weir with my friends, and it's a lovely spot. Tomorrow we'll go into Gayndah and have a look around. Lot's of oranges growing here. In fact, there's an orchard right next to where we're camped. Tempted to jump the fence, but it may be electric!

Yesterday I visited...

milo · milo

my dad and i are thinking of flying to nz next year, can we hire a motor home and drive from one island to the next? this possible?

Jillybean · Jillybean

Hi .. am new to Grey Noamds and would like to know where and how to meet up with happy travellers please ? Also , as a new member of the group .. any tips ? Thansk so much .. happy and safe travels to all :)

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day, Just been introduced to this site by the B.I.L. and thought we'd introduce oureselves. We are both retired, I worked in a number of Government agencies, been a truck driver both interstste and local,and worked as a building supervisor ( a fancy name foe a maintenance caretaker), a part time s...

Sheba · Sheba

Don't know if every-one knows this, [ I didn't 'till just a few minutes ago.] but you can now fill in your Census Form Online.http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/home/2011+census+fact+sheet:+ecensus -- Edited by Sheba on Wednes...

Landfall · Landfall

With only four, (whose counting) sleeps left to go, we will be on the ferry and over to the Northern Island for our trip away over winter. (and it's been [still is] very cold here) Last week, we started to pack the car ready to go after having it thoroughly checked and serviced. By the time we put in the a...

lost Gypsy · lost Gypsy

Hi all , looking forward to starting our new life on the road but trying to keep cost down , eventually we are hoping to free camp as much as possible , but for now will have to visit caravan parks often. We are about to buy a 33' bus and heard that showgrounds offer a discount for buses, does anyone know if t...

Sue & K · Sue & K

In about a month we plan to meet up with some Queensland friends in Byron Bay, can anyone suggest a 'dog friendly' caravan park in that area? thanks, Sue

tonyd · tonyd

I do love a stoush! About 10 days ago, a certain Perth dealer advertised a 2008 Ford Ranger automatic with canopy, 72,000-odd kms for $23,990. This is the vehicle I have been been looking for and it ticked all the right boxes. I thought this was a very good deal and got in touch with them, keen to buy. Oh...

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	Moving on on Saturday (Preview) After 4 weeks in the Albury/Wodonga area are adventure continues on Saturday when we head off along the Murray Valley Highway. First stop will be around Yarrawonga. Will be looking out for free camps, using our Camps 6 book of course. Plan on taking approx 2-3 weeks to meander across to Mildura.	rossjdaniel	5	734	10:40 AM Jun 23, 2011 by Firefly
	Been a long day........Fun at the vehicle inspection centre.. (Preview) Just had the Hi Ace converted at last (no pic's yet) but first had to take it to a weighbridge and get a weight certificate. Then I take that with the vehicle to the Motor Transport Inspection Centre, wait in long line to have the vehicle examiners inspect the vehicle....did you put in an applicat...	Vic	19	959	10:36 AM Jun 23, 2011 by Vic
	Washing on the go (Preview) How do you cope with washing clothes etc when travelling	MM	17	1412	09:05 AM Jun 23, 2011 by _wombat_
	i hate winter (Preview) god its cold, down to 10 degrees, just got my gas heater fixed but have to wait for 2 new tanks, so relying on a crapy little electric heater till my tanks arive tomorrow i want to go back to fiji!!	milo	27	1242	08:38 AM Jun 23, 2011 by jack biggles
	Keeping left on multi lane roads (Preview) I just thought I would pass some info on as recently there has been some conjecture regarding keeping left unless overtaking...on multi lane roads. For everyones info, if you are on a 3 lane road/highway and the speed limit is 80km/h or above, then you have to keep left unless overtaking. Now, this i...	Dunco	26	1514	10:04 PM Jun 22, 2011 by Dunco
	can I free camp anywhere? (Preview) Hi all, first off thanks all for the replies on budget camping I'm learning alot from this site. Regarding free camping I'm not a total idiot and know I shouldnt park my bus where it sticks out like a sore thumb , or obstructs anyone . If I find somewhere where it dosnt specify no camping and dosent bothe...	lost Gypsy	17	1557	07:57 PM Jun 22, 2011 by jimricho
	What to take (Preview) We have done a bit of travel ,but have never stayed at free camp sites ,Only at well apointed camp sites would like to know what you need to make life liveable for free camping ,our van is just a basic van no 12 volt no solar has gas cooker no wash or toilet we still dont own a porta potty do we need a generato...	Cowboy7307	7	1155	05:24 PM Jun 22, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Art works. (Preview) My new avatar is my form of art, it is done with crushed glass of different colours, 5 minit Araldite glue and lots of time. Does anyone else on GN have any unusual forms of art. ?????? [PS, Besides Wombat and Gubby]	robell	16	1116	04:08 PM Jun 22, 2011 by butch- n-shirl
	Computer Problem Scam. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well, I finally remembered to get the Phone Number, and have complained to the "Do Not Call Register" mob both by Phone, and on the Net. This time the Guy rang twice within an hour. First time I was so mad I told him where to go, and hung up. Second time around, [same guy] I told him I was in the m...	Sheba	33	3752	01:55 PM Jun 22, 2011 by Sheba
	june long weekend (Preview) ok so i;m home from land sailing over the june long weekend at lake gilles about 2&1/2 hours west of Port Augusta and clocked up about 150'k in the land yacht going up and down the lake top speed only 58.3 which isn't my best but not bad all the same particularly when your arse is only a few cm off the gro...	beachball57	2	852	08:46 AM Jun 22, 2011 by beachball57
	boat show (Preview) hey anyone here in adelaide going to the boat show this weekend ??? it's at the Adelaide show grounds,, mite have to go and have a look at what i can't afford	beachball57	2	717	08:44 AM Jun 22, 2011 by beachball57
	Claude Warnton Weir, near Gayndah, Qld. (Preview) Hi all! I'm camped here at the weir with my friends, and it's a lovely spot. Tomorrow we'll go into Gayndah and have a look around. Lot's of oranges growing here. In fact, there's an orchard right next to where we're camped. Tempted to jump the fence, but it may be electric! Yesterday I visited...	Beth54	13	979	10:39 PM Jun 21, 2011 by NeilandRaine
	fly drive to New zealand any one done it? (Preview) my dad and i are thinking of flying to nz next year, can we hire a motor home and drive from one island to the next? this possible?	milo	7	1080	10:24 PM Jun 21, 2011 by kandagal
	New to Grey Nomads (Preview) Hi .. am new to Grey Noamds and would like to know where and how to meet up with happy travellers please ? Also , as a new member of the group .. any tips ? Thansk so much .. happy and safe travels to all :)	Jillybean	13	1224	06:41 PM Jun 21, 2011 by Sheba
	Newbie (Preview) G'Day, Just been introduced to this site by the B.I.L. and thought we'd introduce oureselves. We are both retired, I worked in a number of Government agencies, been a truck driver both interstste and local,and worked as a building supervisor ( a fancy name foe a maintenance caretaker), a part time s...	Peterpan	20	1154	06:32 PM Jun 21, 2011 by Sheba
	2011 Census. (Preview) Don't know if every-one knows this, [ I didn't 'till just a few minutes ago.] but you can now fill in your Census Form Online.http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/home/2011+census+fact+sheet:+ecensus -- Edited by Sheba on Wednes...	Sheba	23	1617	06:22 PM Jun 21, 2011 by Sheba
	Almost ready. (Preview) With only four, (whose counting) sleeps left to go, we will be on the ferry and over to the Northern Island for our trip away over winter. (and it's been [still is] very cold here) Last week, we started to pack the car ready to go after having it thoroughly checked and serviced. By the time we put in the a...	Landfall	19	1266	01:04 PM Jun 21, 2011 by Happywanderer
	so $10 camp sites are out ? (Preview) Hi all , looking forward to starting our new life on the road but trying to keep cost down , eventually we are hoping to free camp as much as possible , but for now will have to visit caravan parks often. We are about to buy a 33' bus and heard that showgrounds offer a discount for buses, does anyone know if t...	lost Gypsy	9	1314	12:36 PM Jun 21, 2011 by rossjdaniel
	Byron Bay (Preview) In about a month we plan to meet up with some Queensland friends in Byron Bay, can anyone suggest a 'dog friendly' caravan park in that area? thanks, Sue	Sue & K	5	730	11:55 AM Jun 21, 2011 by rosco
	The perils of buying 4WDs (Preview) I do love a stoush! About 10 days ago, a certain Perth dealer advertised a 2008 Ford Ranger automatic with canopy, 72,000-odd kms for $23,990. This is the vehicle I have been been looking for and it ticked all the right boxes. I thought this was a very good deal and got in touch with them, keen to buy. Oh...	tonyd	9	1136	09:16 AM Jun 21, 2011 by _wombat_
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