The Grey Nomads - General

SAGITARIUS · SAGITARIUS

Hi there I am a newby contemplating buying a van and doing the 'lap' Have a landcruiser series 100 for tow vehicle thinking of buying a van approx tare 2000 to 2500kg. I have heard it cost an average of $100 per day to travel, approx $50 for fuel $50 for van site and food on top. Obviously if staying put for...

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hi All, Ran into a fellow GN travelling from Brisbane to Melbourne who said that he had spotted what looked like RTA personnel weighing a caravan north of Dubbo two weeks ago. If this is the case, it may be wise to check the weight of you caravan is within the legal limit to avoid any problems, particula...

milo · milo

Daylight saving will end in New South Wales on Sunday 3 April 2011 at 3:00 am finaly, its hard to keep up with freinds and relies in different states..

DillyDallyingAround · DillyDallyingAround

I just received this and want to share it with all the grandparents and parents. I dont know how true it is but better to be sure than sorry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vARzvWxwY

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Just so we don't hijack anymore threads, I have started a new one just for you. Have taken note of the bakery mentioned by someone else in Narribri, will try that on my way through next month. How far have you gone today and which way are you going?

Clare46 · Clare46

I have just joined after lurking for sometime so wanted to say Hi. I'm a solo traveler and even though I do not own a RV of any kind I do a lot of traveling in a rented Toyoto Hi Ace which suits me as I have a good rental co. with reasonable rates and security deposit and the last vechicle only had 33,000km on th...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

To those who disaproved of me showing just whay can happen in a flash, throught no fault of ypu own. This was the reason for the post,just to remind all of what can happen . These people are like family to us, I was not just showing some one's else's misfortune. No , I was not at the scene, this happened in Tas...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi ... I have just got home from a few days camping on Somerset Dam in SE Qld. fishing from the kayak for Red Claw. There are thousands there for the taking ... no bag limit as they are an introduced species in SEQ. We got more than 100 a night in 15 traps. Average length at least 120mm. If you want a qu...

rocan · rocan

after 3 months finally got the van out of the yard after all the rain.even though we only got away for a week it was so refreshing to be on the road.the roads west of townsville as far as richmond are in good condition but a lot of water laying in the paddocks.look ing forward to 3 months in W.A. from mid july....

robell · robell

hi, can anyone tell me are there any states other than N S W where cast or throw netting is illegal. I have about five cast nets and i get all of my bait and sometimes a feed of both fish and prawns with them and i would hate to have to travell without them

Cee · Cee

There seems to be so much knowledge in this forum, and I know I'm always so grateful for all the help I get when I ask a question (which seems to be often ) I'm sure there would be heaps of money saving tips when travelling, that we could all benefit by if we all shared them with our fellow gn's. I was wonder...

john french · john french

I had a look this morning at buying a new van(pop top, about 17ft, no shower or toilet & liked the Galaxy regent Also quite liked the Coronet prince Didn't mind the Jayco discovery Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

For some reason I cannot add text to previous pics so this is it My best friend & wife have been touring Tassie for several weeks when it all came to an end yesterday afternoon when the yellow jeep crossed into their path , left them no where to go. They are very shacken & bruised , but ok. They helpe...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

-- Edited by justcruisin01 on Friday 25th of March 2011 06:17:53 PM

jimbo · jimbo

I was wondering if any of you People's could give me a rough Idea. On how much too ask for this Generater.. I no longer have any use for it. It is well looked after and Clean Goes like a Collins st Tram...I intend to sell it at outr next Garage Sale

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

The Glass house mountains caravan village is closed due to power & sewage problems, the permanants are still there but no more travellers.This park has been sold to the main roads for the duplication of the Steve Irwin way, so there goes another on. The next one a little south, [wont mention a name...

pipes · pipes

I well realise that there are a lot of people out there who, like myself have spent a lot of years on the road, so I will approach the following carefully. For those who are, maybe setting off on the BIG trip, and as a rule, don't drive long distances very often, this may be of help. If the holiday "...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We found out this morning first grandchild due mid Nov. We were leaving next weekend to head north and do the topend before heading to Broome working our way down the coast ending back in Adelaide for Xmas (we spent last christmas away and decided in future we will come home for the festive season) She wh...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We are heading off to the york on Monday to catch up with friends travelling to WA, anybody going to be in the area?

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Our first stop was the G/Coast where we spent ten days with family, they also joined us along with two couples from back home for the Alan Jackson concert in Brissy,a fantastic night. Moving on to the Sunshine coast & hinterland we had the pleasure of meeting up with GN's Gary & Kerry & Glas...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	True cost of travel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi there I am a newby contemplating buying a van and doing the 'lap' Have a landcruiser series 100 for tow vehicle thinking of buying a van approx tare 2000 to 2500kg. I have heard it cost an average of $100 per day to travel, approx $50 for fuel $50 for van site and food on top. Obviously if staying put for...	SAGITARIUS	33	3726	11:25 PM Mar 31, 2011 by Sheba
	Road Traffic Authorities (RTA) Weighing Caravans on Highways (Preview) Hi All, Ran into a fellow GN travelling from Brisbane to Melbourne who said that he had spotted what looked like RTA personnel weighing a caravan north of Dubbo two weeks ago. If this is the case, it may be wise to check the weight of you caravan is within the legal limit to avoid any problems, particula...	Two Strays	11	7266	08:32 PM Feb 29, 2012 by carpaidiem
	Daylight savings ends this weekend (Preview) Daylight saving will end in New South Wales on Sunday 3 April 2011 at 3:00 am finaly, its hard to keep up with freinds and relies in different states..	milo	12	874	09:59 PM Mar 31, 2011 by Cee
	phones and photos (Preview) I just received this and want to share it with all the grandparents and parents. I dont know how true it is but better to be sure than sorry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vARzvWxwY	DillyDallyingAround	10	1497	10:18 AM Mar 30, 2011 by GrumpyOne
	Gillyb, where are you? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just so we don't hijack anymore threads, I have started a new one just for you. Have taken note of the bakery mentioned by someone else in Narribri, will try that on my way through next month. How far have you gone today and which way are you going?	Happywanderer	37	2988	06:24 PM Mar 30, 2011 by jules47
	Saying Hi (Preview) I have just joined after lurking for sometime so wanted to say Hi. I'm a solo traveler and even though I do not own a RV of any kind I do a lot of traveling in a rented Toyoto Hi Ace which suits me as I have a good rental co. with reasonable rates and security deposit and the last vechicle only had 33,000km on th...	Clare46	17	1436	11:02 PM Mar 29, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	CLARIFACATION; (Preview) To those who disaproved of me showing just whay can happen in a flash, throught no fault of ypu own. This was the reason for the post,just to remind all of what can happen . These people are like family to us, I was not just showing some one's else's misfortune. No , I was not at the scene, this happened in Tas...	justcruisin01	22	1983	07:16 PM Apr 2, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Red Claw 'crayfish' by the hundreds (Preview) Hi ... I have just got home from a few days camping on Somerset Dam in SE Qld. fishing from the kayak for Red Claw. There are thousands there for the taking ... no bag limit as they are an introduced species in SEQ. We got more than 100 a night in 15 traps. Average length at least 120mm. If you want a qu...	Cupie	16	21127	10:57 PM Mar 29, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	finally got out (Preview) after 3 months finally got the van out of the yard after all the rain.even though we only got away for a week it was so refreshing to be on the road.the roads west of townsville as far as richmond are in good condition but a lot of water laying in the paddocks.look ing forward to 3 months in W.A. from mid july....	rocan	3	1129	08:58 PM Mar 27, 2011 by Gary and Kerry
	Cast or throw nets (Preview) hi, can anyone tell me are there any states other than N S W where cast or throw netting is illegal. I have about five cast nets and i get all of my bait and sometimes a feed of both fish and prawns with them and i would hate to have to travell without them	robell	11	5686	11:13 AM Mar 30, 2011 by Delta18
	Budget Tips for Grey Nomads? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) There seems to be so much knowledge in this forum, and I know I'm always so grateful for all the help I get when I ask a question (which seems to be often ) I'm sure there would be heaps of money saving tips when travelling, that we could all benefit by if we all shared them with our fellow gn's. I was wonder...	Cee	47	3968	04:19 PM Apr 7, 2011 by Happywanderer
	buying a van (Preview) I had a look this morning at buying a new van(pop top, about 17ft, no shower or toilet & liked the Galaxy regent Also quite liked the Coronet prince Didn't mind the Jayco discovery Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?	john french	16	2152	07:47 PM Mar 28, 2011 by Happywanderer
	EDITING (Preview) For some reason I cannot add text to previous pics so this is it My best friend & wife have been touring Tassie for several weeks when it all came to an end yesterday afternoon when the yellow jeep crossed into their path , left them no where to go. They are very shacken & bruised , but ok. They helpe...	justcruisin01	20	1589	07:29 PM Apr 4, 2011 by glassies
	SUDDEN END TO TRIP (Preview) -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Friday 25th of March 2011 06:17:53 PM	justcruisin01	15	1453	03:21 PM Mar 27, 2011 by Delta18
	Generater (Preview) I was wondering if any of you People's could give me a rough Idea. On how much too ask for this Generater.. I no longer have any use for it. It is well looked after and Clean Goes like a Collins st Tram...I intend to sell it at outr next Garage Sale	jimbo	4	787	09:21 PM Mar 29, 2011 by Wombat 280
	CARAVAN PARKS; (Preview) The Glass house mountains caravan village is closed due to power & sewage problems, the permanants are still there but no more travellers.This park has been sold to the main roads for the duplication of the Steve Irwin way, so there goes another on. The next one a little south, [wont mention a name...	justcruisin01	9	1713	10:46 PM Mar 27, 2011 by Wombat 280
	cruise control, can be deadly (Preview) I well realise that there are a lot of people out there who, like myself have spent a lot of years on the road, so I will approach the following carefully. For those who are, maybe setting off on the BIG trip, and as a rule, don't drive long distances very often, this may be of help. If the holiday "...	pipes	29	2255	05:31 PM Mar 26, 2011 by Beth54
	Change of Plan (Preview) We found out this morning first grandchild due mid Nov. We were leaving next weekend to head north and do the topend before heading to Broome working our way down the coast ending back in Adelaide for Xmas (we spent last christmas away and decided in future we will come home for the festive season) She wh...	Gary and Kerry	7	1304	10:39 PM Mar 24, 2011 by justcruisin01
	York peninsular SA (Preview) We are heading off to the york on Monday to catch up with friends travelling to WA, anybody going to be in the area?	Gary and Kerry	7	1265	05:54 PM Mar 24, 2011 by Smokeydk
	UP DATE; (Preview) Our first stop was the G/Coast where we spent ten days with family, they also joined us along with two couples from back home for the Alan Jackson concert in Brissy,a fantastic night. Moving on to the Sunshine coast & hinterland we had the pleasure of meeting up with GN's Gary & Kerry & Glas...	justcruisin01	7	786	10:04 PM Mar 24, 2011 by justcruisin01
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