The Grey Nomads - General

Turtle · Turtle

Hi guys we are about to head out in our camper trailer for a month in April, Im thinking cool nights and 12 volt heaters as well as hot water bottles, warm clothes and blankets. Any recommendations for a reasonable 12 volt heater that wont kill your battery and break the bank? Thanks in advance Turtle...

Mintrax · Mintrax

Just got our first motorhome and I've been reading lots of info on this forum and others. We joined the CMCA and read about the "leave no trace" stuff and how you must not let grey water out except at a dump point. I thought at the time it was a little strange that they were so against it when so man...

jules47 · jules47

Hi one and all - well my first solo trip with van to NE Vic from SE Qld was a resounding success - had a ball - all went well - now I know that I can and will be doing more - only trouble is coming home and cleaning the roadwork grime and mud off car and van - tomorrow!! Took advice re trucks passing etc., nobody sp...

ozjohn · ozjohn

"THE BIGGY" CARAVAN, CAMPING & TOURING SUPERSHOW CAULFIELD RACECOURSE MARCH 10 -15. Starts this Wednesday. Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm (Tues 9.30 - 4.00) Cost: Adults $17. Concesion & Seniors $13. Children under 15 free. No pets permitted except for Guide Dogs. No bare feet. Chee...

pws25 · pws25

Lent my old gq to my neice for the long w/end [ wa ] She wrote the bloody thing off!! I think she went through a red, & hit a unmarked cop car! Built up area, no injuries so thats a 'bonus'... I know ..... why lend it ?.but i know that her & her family would move heaven & earth to give me a hand etc. if...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/25/3149016.htm

Whistler · Whistler

Hi all, my first new topic. I have gained so much info from you all on this forum site it is amazing. I will not try to bore you (maybe just a little) Just returned from a folk fest down at Cobargo. It is held in the showground with few facilities etc. About 600 campers and great atmosphere and music session...

wildman · wildman

Hi yuallCan any of you knowledgeable eastern staters please advise this trembling sandgroper where the hill is near adelaide that is supposedly a monster?Hooroo Doug

DillyDallyingAround · DillyDallyingAround

http://curryfamilyadventures.wordpress.com/category/about-us/

Esmeralda · Esmeralda

Hi all, just wanted to say hello. I posted this on the Solo website yesterday, but as I read both forums I thought I would say hi here as wellI have been following the Forum for quite a long time now, but I was waiting until I actually knew when I would be getting a van before I joined and this was looking like...

Beth54 · Beth54

I'm excited! I bought my Camps 6 today from RACQ for $49.95. Now to sit with a cuppa and explore.

chris & terry · chris & terry

thanks for tipping us into the showground at Redcliff. a nice, neat & comfortable park at a good rate ($15 per nite). close to the shops, the bay & Bris. if needed. thanks again terry

Firefly · Firefly

We were most excited today to purchase a Sthil Mini Boss MS170 chainsaw for our trips. They were on a sale so we snapped one up, been after something similar for ages. They had no covers in stock so we will wait for them to come in. Now for the Honda 2.

grey · grey

Hi all. I have just joined and at present we are in Geelong but we are travelling fulltime in a windsor pop top and having a great time. Sandra and Brian Tasmania

DKay · DKay

This is my new "Chain Saw"

Jazzin Around · Jazzin Around

I will leave Tassie 8th May, going to Deniliquin and from there across Victoria to the Peninsulars in South Aus across the Nullabor and up to Carnarvon WA. I would appreciate any advice on places not to be missed in South Australia and WA, especially with stays of more than the usual 48 hours. I am tem...

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, just posting re current bank term deposit rates and what kind of deals on offer. I have just taken a 6month term dep with NAB's online U bank service which is offering 6.41% with a (dont laugh) "loyalty bonus"of 0.10% if I roll it over on maturity, wow, 1c in the dollar could be...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

I'm sure this has been discussed on this forum, but cant find it on the "Search". Have recently been told that caravanners were turned away at the crossroads before Broome if they didnt have a booking! Surely that cant be true? How long ahead is it necessary to book a site for July? Are there a...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Quite a big article in todays paper about a dump point being installed in Kyabram 6 months ago. Will type out the relevant bits. Kyabram Fauna Park is bouncing back after 4 years of drought. The Fauna park manager Ron Pope credited some of the success to a dump point. The grey water and toilet disposal po...

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

I bought a rubbish bag that is fitted to the spare tyre... today from Halls Canvas here in SA..........its strapped on and has zip lid...$99. anyone use them.....and how do you keep them cleaned inside?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	heating your camper trailer without burning it (Preview) Hi guys we are about to head out in our camper trailer for a month in April, Im thinking cool nights and 12 volt heaters as well as hot water bottles, warm clothes and blankets. Any recommendations for a reasonable 12 volt heater that wont kill your battery and break the bank? Thanks in advance Turtle...	Turtle	14	5559	10:01 PM Mar 11, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Confused about Grey Water (Preview) Just got our first motorhome and I've been reading lots of info on this forum and others. We joined the CMCA and read about the "leave no trace" stuff and how you must not let grey water out except at a dump point. I thought at the time it was a little strange that they were so against it when so man...	Mintrax	22	2852	07:53 PM Mar 11, 2011 by Happywanderer
	I'm back!!! (Preview) Hi one and all - well my first solo trip with van to NE Vic from SE Qld was a resounding success - had a ball - all went well - now I know that I can and will be doing more - only trouble is coming home and cleaning the roadwork grime and mud off car and van - tomorrow!! Took advice re trucks passing etc., nobody sp...	jules47	9	1110	03:54 PM Mar 11, 2011 by Ma
	MELBOURNE CARAVAN SHOW (Preview) "THE BIGGY" CARAVAN, CAMPING & TOURING SUPERSHOW CAULFIELD RACECOURSE MARCH 10 -15. Starts this Wednesday. Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm (Tues 9.30 - 4.00) Cost: Adults $17. Concesion & Seniors $13. Children under 15 free. No pets permitted except for Guide Dogs. No bare feet. Chee...	ozjohn	8	943	11:27 PM Mar 10, 2011 by milo
	Not happy !!! (Preview) Lent my old gq to my neice for the long w/end [ wa ] She wrote the bloody thing off!! I think she went through a red, & hit a unmarked cop car! Built up area, no injuries so thats a 'bonus'... I know ..... why lend it ?.but i know that her & her family would move heaven & earth to give me a hand etc. if...	pws25	17	1504	10:26 PM Mar 10, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Return of the Crocodile Hunter (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/25/3149016.htm	petengail	11	1511	10:16 PM Mar 10, 2011 by Sheba
	Folk Festivals (Preview) Hi all, my first new topic. I have gained so much info from you all on this forum site it is amazing. I will not try to bore you (maybe just a little) Just returned from a folk fest down at Cobargo. It is held in the showground with few facilities etc. About 600 campers and great atmosphere and music session...	Whistler	3	748	02:01 PM Mar 10, 2011 by Ma
	adelaide hill (Preview) Hi yuallCan any of you knowledgeable eastern staters please advise this trembling sandgroper where the hill is near adelaide that is supposedly a monster?Hooroo Doug	wildman	23	2301	11:02 PM Mar 9, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Need something to read (Preview) http://curryfamilyadventures.wordpress.com/category/about-us/	DillyDallyingAround	3	909	06:06 PM Mar 9, 2011 by petengail
	Another newbie (Preview) Hi all, just wanted to say hello. I posted this on the Solo website yesterday, but as I read both forums I thought I would say hi here as wellI have been following the Forum for quite a long time now, but I was waiting until I actually knew when I would be getting a van before I joined and this was looking like...	Esmeralda	5	954	05:58 PM Mar 9, 2011 by milo
	CAMPS 6 (Preview) I'm excited! I bought my Camps 6 today from RACQ for $49.95. Now to sit with a cuppa and explore.	Beth54	17	4761	05:10 PM Mar 8, 2011 by ChiChi1
	thanks gillyb. (Preview) thanks for tipping us into the showground at Redcliff. a nice, neat & comfortable park at a good rate ($15 per nite). close to the shops, the bay & Bris. if needed. thanks again terry	chris & terry	4	793	05:00 PM Mar 8, 2011 by gillyb
	New Chainsaw. (Preview) We were most excited today to purchase a Sthil Mini Boss MS170 chainsaw for our trips. They were on a sale so we snapped one up, been after something similar for ages. They had no covers in stock so we will wait for them to come in. Now for the Honda 2.	Firefly	20	1451	04:25 PM Mar 8, 2011 by Firefly
	Newbie here (Preview) Hi all. I have just joined and at present we are in Geelong but we are travelling fulltime in a windsor pop top and having a great time. Sandra and Brian Tasmania	grey	20	1723	03:59 PM Mar 8, 2011 by grey
	Chain saw (Preview) This is my new "Chain Saw"	DKay	6	943	11:19 AM Mar 8, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Good safe free camps or cheapies between Vic and WA. (Preview) I will leave Tassie 8th May, going to Deniliquin and from there across Victoria to the Peninsulars in South Aus across the Nullabor and up to Carnarvon WA. I would appreciate any advice on places not to be missed in South Australia and WA, especially with stays of more than the usual 48 hours. I am tem...	Jazzin Around	8	1692	08:32 AM Mar 8, 2011 by Jazzin Around
	best bank term deposit rates. (Preview) G'day everyone, just posting re current bank term deposit rates and what kind of deals on offer. I have just taken a 6month term dep with NAB's online U bank service which is offering 6.41% with a (dont laugh) "loyalty bonus"of 0.10% if I roll it over on maturity, wow, 1c in the dollar could be...	ozi2	6	3359	07:48 AM Mar 8, 2011 by jimricho
	Advance bookings at Broome? (Preview) I'm sure this has been discussed on this forum, but cant find it on the "Search". Have recently been told that caravanners were turned away at the crossroads before Broome if they didnt have a booking! Surely that cant be true? How long ahead is it necessary to book a site for July? Are there a...	Gerty Dancer	14	2386	11:51 PM Mar 7, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Kyabram Victoria now has a dump point. (Preview) Quite a big article in todays paper about a dump point being installed in Kyabram 6 months ago. Will type out the relevant bits. Kyabram Fauna Park is bouncing back after 4 years of drought. The Fauna park manager Ron Pope credited some of the success to a dump point. The grey water and toilet disposal po...	Happywanderer	5	1261	11:16 PM Mar 7, 2011 by Turtle
	4x4 spare tyre rubbish bag (Preview) I bought a rubbish bag that is fitted to the spare tyre... today from Halls Canvas here in SA..........its strapped on and has zip lid...$99. anyone use them.....and how do you keep them cleaned inside?	Smokeydk	5	6438	10:57 PM Mar 7, 2011 by Turtle
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