The Grey Nomads - General

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Started typing this under "Water Tank maintenance" but its too far off topic. The hose that drains the wash-up water from the van doesnt take long to develop a nasty smell. Being the type that is ribbed theres plenty of scope to trap scum. I can understand why, as when using the camper-t...

beachball57 · beachball57

for one reason or other which i wont go into I've had to ask my 21 year old son that he has to move out of home,, this is not a happy move but one that had to be made,,, i feel that i've failed hm as a parent because of the way he's turned out,,, god i feel low

Ma · Ma

God Bless Australia was a proposed 1961 Australian national anthem by Australian song writer Jack O'Hagan who provided patriotic lyrics to the traditional tune of WALTZING MATILDA: Here in this God given land of ours, Australia This proud possession, our own piece of earth That was built by our...

jimricho · jimricho

This is a warning to anyone owning or considering buy one of these steps. These steps are not stable unless used only on solid (eg concrete, not grass) and near dead level ground, as they have a tendency to roll over unless the weight is put in the very centre of the step. I'm currently suffering a broken a...

milo · milo

I dunno wether to kick my dad or love him dont know if I told you guys but dad went down to adelaide on his own in the motor home, and only stayed there a few days and was supposed to be at Gundagia tonite, after travelling from Balranald but he got home tonite, 780 k's ,9 hours in one day, alot for some one his ag...

Onedodger · Onedodger

I Need some tips on cleaning the Galaxy acrylic ( perspex) windows on our van. Can you please advise what you use. Thanks Dodg.

petengail · petengail

As I posted recently, we are off to Wuruma Dam. I intend mainly fishing for Barra trolling Bomber A's and similar. I will also be fishing from the shore at times probably using bait. I see on the Bundaberg Regional Council's webpage that there are Bass, Golden and Silver Perch, Catfish and Spangled...

Technomad · Technomad

We have just completed a visit by 200 schoolies and was impressed with their behavior and friendliness while in our park. Strict control and security measures along with substantial bond identification measures gave the schoolies a safe haven to relax in when outside celebrations were complete....

jimbo · jimbo

I'm on the track again for a Toyota 1982 Model Coaster Car Aerial......Been all over Melbourne wreckers for this type..It's the Two screw mounted on the drivers side..About a foot in length...Can't find one for love or money.......Can anybody help.....It was corroded so bad snapped off in my ha...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/01/3082011.htm

jandas fun · jandas fun

Has anyone taken the 1 day mail run tours from Coober Pedy to either The Painted Desert or Oodnadatta-William Creek? What was it like? Wondering if its better to take the tour ($185p.p) or self drive. The boss has informed me we are going up the centre for our major trip next year, any info on places not b...

Vee Double U · Vee Double U

Here are a couple of good links for WA Reptiles, especially in light of a recent WA death due to snakebite, look in the side menu under "Elapids" for the venomous ones, see; http://www.westaussiereptiles.com.au/ and also; http://members.iinet.net.au/~bush/ The recent death in W...

Ma · Ma

READ THIS IN THE NEWS THIS MORNING: CARAVAN parks are at risk of becoming extinct in Australia because people are increasingly being allowed to camp in public-owned parks for free, the industry has warned. They are also being bought up by developers because the land value is often more than many &quo...

jimbo · jimbo

I am thinking of attaching a A frame to cart our little Jazz car next year....I'm asking for advise from you who may have one .....Question is! Is it a problem as far as wear and tear on the Rear Bearings.....Whilst the two front wheels are enjoying a free trip...Need to know fairly soon if possible.....

JRH · JRH

I have received an email from Vic (VHW) stating that for some unknown reason he is having heaps of trouble and cannot see any posts on the forum, so if any post requires an answer from Vic please understand that he knows nothing about it.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.. The Grandmother replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before: ' tel...

Firefly · Firefly

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/photo-gallery/gallery-e6frf94x-1225962299201?page=3

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Never thought I'd say this, but its been raining all day, like it has in so many other places, and I'm safe and warm and dry at home, and really glad not to be out in it all. Canberra has had some flooding over the years, but its very rare as with the land being sloping it drains well. In the meantime our dams...

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

hi one and all i dont know about everyone else but why cant all these towns have caravan designated parking so we can do some shopping. we go through cessnock a lot on the way to visit relies and always pick up what we and they ask us to get so hard to park there though. only one i know is dubbo. just how many o...

milo · milo

http://avannsw.com.au/index.php?option=com_rdautos&view=detail&id=80%3Aavan%3Aa...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Grey water disposal (Preview) Started typing this under "Water Tank maintenance" but its too far off topic. The hose that drains the wash-up water from the van doesnt take long to develop a nasty smell. Being the type that is ribbed theres plenty of scope to trap scum. I can understand why, as when using the camper-t...	Gerty Dancer	7	1919	04:36 PM Dec 6, 2010 by Onedodger
	feeling low (Preview) for one reason or other which i wont go into I've had to ask my 21 year old son that he has to move out of home,, this is not a happy move but one that had to be made,,, i feel that i've failed hm as a parent because of the way he's turned out,,, god i feel low	beachball57	9	1070	12:01 PM Dec 6, 2010 by Lizzieluv
	NATIONAL ANTHEM? (Preview) God Bless Australia was a proposed 1961 Australian national anthem by Australian song writer Jack O'Hagan who provided patriotic lyrics to the traditional tune of WALTZING MATILDA: Here in this God given land of ours, Australia This proud possession, our own piece of earth That was built by our...	Ma	16	1938	07:00 AM Dec 6, 2010 by Vee Double U
	Warning - Folding step (Preview) This is a warning to anyone owning or considering buy one of these steps. These steps are not stable unless used only on solid (eg concrete, not grass) and near dead level ground, as they have a tendency to roll over unless the weight is put in the very centre of the step. I'm currently suffering a broken a...	jimricho	15	3873	03:50 AM Dec 6, 2010 by Sheba
	kick him or love him?? (Preview) I dunno wether to kick my dad or love him dont know if I told you guys but dad went down to adelaide on his own in the motor home, and only stayed there a few days and was supposed to be at Gundagia tonite, after travelling from Balranald but he got home tonite, 780 k's ,9 hours in one day, alot for some one his ag...	milo	12	1860	10:41 AM Dec 5, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Cleaning Acrylic Caravan Windows. (Preview) I Need some tips on cleaning the Galaxy acrylic ( perspex) windows on our van. Can you please advise what you use. Thanks Dodg.	Onedodger	8	8725	10:46 PM Dec 4, 2010 by Sheba
	Wuruma Dam - Fishing (Preview) As I posted recently, we are off to Wuruma Dam. I intend mainly fishing for Barra trolling Bomber A's and similar. I will also be fishing from the shore at times probably using bait. I see on the Bundaberg Regional Council's webpage that there are Bass, Golden and Silver Perch, Catfish and Spangled...	petengail	4	1577	08:01 PM Dec 4, 2010 by bill12
	Torquay schoolies welcome again. (Preview) We have just completed a visit by 200 schoolies and was impressed with their behavior and friendliness while in our park. Strict control and security measures along with substantial bond identification measures gave the schoolies a safe haven to relax in when outside celebrations were complete....	Technomad	24	2173	06:58 PM Dec 4, 2010 by Technomad
	Toyota Arial (Preview) I'm on the track again for a Toyota 1982 Model Coaster Car Aerial......Been all over Melbourne wreckers for this type..It's the Two screw mounted on the drivers side..About a foot in length...Can't find one for love or money.......Can anybody help.....It was corroded so bad snapped off in my ha...	jimbo	6	1276	08:30 AM Dec 4, 2010 by jimbo
	How often does this sort of thing happen (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/01/3082011.htm	petengail	16	1818	03:14 PM Dec 3, 2010 by bill12
	Mail Run...Coober Pedy. (Preview) Has anyone taken the 1 day mail run tours from Coober Pedy to either The Painted Desert or Oodnadatta-William Creek? What was it like? Wondering if its better to take the tour ($185p.p) or self drive. The boss has informed me we are going up the centre for our major trip next year, any info on places not b...	jandas fun	19	2313	02:47 PM Dec 3, 2010 by Peter_n_Margaret
	WA Reptile Sites (Preview) Here are a couple of good links for WA Reptiles, especially in light of a recent WA death due to snakebite, look in the side menu under "Elapids" for the venomous ones, see; http://www.westaussiereptiles.com.au/ and also; http://members.iinet.net.au/~bush/ The recent death in W...	Vee Double U	17	1704	06:05 AM Dec 3, 2010 by Webmaster
	RIP CARAVAN PARKS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) READ THIS IN THE NEWS THIS MORNING: CARAVAN parks are at risk of becoming extinct in Australia because people are increasingly being allowed to camp in public-owned parks for free, the industry has warned. They are also being bought up by developers because the land value is often more than many &quo...	Ma	31	3269	05:58 PM Dec 2, 2010 by brickies
	Towing cars (help) (Preview) I am thinking of attaching a A frame to cart our little Jazz car next year....I'm asking for advise from you who may have one .....Question is! Is it a problem as far as wear and tear on the Rear Bearings.....Whilst the two front wheels are enjoying a free trip...Need to know fairly soon if possible.....	jimbo	8	1296	04:21 PM Dec 2, 2010 by jimbo
	Can't See Posts (Preview) I have received an email from Vic (VHW) stating that for some unknown reason he is having heaps of trouble and cannot see any posts on the forum, so if any post requires an answer from Vic please understand that he knows nothing about it.	JRH	18	814	01:07 PM Dec 2, 2010 by Vee Double U
	HOW OLD IS GRANDMA ? This is not for from the truth ! (Preview) One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.. The Grandmother replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before: ' tel...	justcruisin01	6	1081	07:53 AM Dec 2, 2010 by brickies
	Van Washaway. (Preview) http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/photo-gallery/gallery-e6frf94x-1225962299201?page=3	Firefly	16	1585	10:35 PM Dec 1, 2010 by Dunmowin
	Rain and Floods (Preview) Never thought I'd say this, but its been raining all day, like it has in so many other places, and I'm safe and warm and dry at home, and really glad not to be out in it all. Canberra has had some flooding over the years, but its very rare as with the land being sloping it drains well. In the meantime our dams...	Gerty Dancer	12	1498	10:07 PM Dec 1, 2010 by milo
	parking in towns ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi one and all i dont know about everyone else but why cant all these towns have caravan designated parking so we can do some shopping. we go through cessnock a lot on the way to visit relies and always pick up what we and they ask us to get so hard to park there though. only one i know is dubbo. just how many o...	lyn-n-ken	30	2306	07:38 PM Dec 1, 2010 by BobnBev
	couple q's (Preview) http://avannsw.com.au/index.php?option=com_rdautos&view=detail&id=80%3Aavan%3Aa...	milo	12	6361	04:27 PM Dec 1, 2010 by PeterD
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