The Grey Nomads - General

New Member · rosco

Hello Grey Nomads, Been lurking for a bit, thought I'd join, and here I am. I'm Ross, the wife is Dawn. We hail from Newcastle NSW and sadly, are still working, but get the van out when we can. Hoping to toss work in in about 5 years time too, I'll probably be saying that in 5 years time too. Had a Coleman Campe...

howdrink · howdrink

after doning a normall sunday keep up with the family back home on face book i was just looking at other things and found grey nomads on f.b just wondered if this was any of you guys that were on it, or is it just some one that has decided that they would make it there own nomad site Curently in gladstone

milo · milo

do you have any favorite places you go back to on a regular basis? for me i love the bush and the beach i love kimba and Meningie in SA, and cause i have family there but i think ill find more out there , when / if i get to travel again i lived in the cities, lived in sydney and london , but for me its the bush and be...

rosco · rosco

Hi all, Posted a long topic yesterday, forgot to tell you my tug is a Commodore. Yes, a Commodore, a 2001 model VX Series 2, 3.8 litre V6 Commodore. Had it fitted with auto transmission cooler, and hot wire for the van fridge. Later when Mr Rudd (remember him?) was throwing dollars our way to convert car...

Magnarc · Magnarc

G'day all, Time to update the tug. I have been looking at a diesel Prado or a Kluger around about the 2006 vintage. Are there any members with some knowledge on these vehicles that can give me a bit of a rundown?? Cheers, Magnarc

Adrianf · Adrianf

Hello everyone. Well we have finally decided that its time to "hit the road" and see this great land before we are too old to enjoy ourselves. Still yet to buy a van but looking and still not sure of what we need but we will learn. I am hoping that we will be able to help finance our trip by getting o...

roddam · roddam

Hi, looking to purchase a thermal cooker for our big adventure next year and wanting to purche while I am still working and have the cash. I have an electric pressure cooking which I love but am looking to purchase a tghermal cooker. Any feedback as there seems to be a few available. cheers and happy v...

thommo · thommo

We will be in Bourke in a couple of days, and am looking to take a run from Bourke to Louth. Will be leaving the van in Bourke, so any up to date and informed info on the condition of the road would be appreciated.

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Booked our tickets this morning, departing 6th Nov returning 14th Feb. Any other GN going to be over there during this time Pm me for our phone number.

Jag · Jag

Jan and Garry [ JAG ] are getting ready to purchase a caravan for their first trip around Aus. and would like to know if anyone has an ADRIA and how they perform. Its great to be retired and cannot wait to get on the road........

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

On our way home yesterday an unknown object was thrown from the other side of the road, it passed over the top of the partly opened window,I saw a blurr mm,s in front of my face as I felt the wind from it as it passed & exited between us & out through the rear window of the ute. This happened at 100k...

VHW · VHW

http://www.noboundaries.com.au/Road%20trips%20-%20personal%20experiences/thetrailerman%20pt1.htm

coyotte · coyotte

Have very recently come into the possesion of a 1981 Viscount Grand Tourer poptop around 16ft x 7ft As i am partly disabled, if i had bought it i would have went for a full height van -- the less work i need to do the less drama ---- i do not wish to sell or trade it for sentimental reasons but do want to use it...

brickies · brickies

Well Ma hope your caravan didn't leak or anybody else it sure came down now wait for the Westly Winds , but will make a good start to spring

coyotte · coyotte

Anyone have the SBN No. for this book sounds very interesting need to buy it online cheers Coyotte

glassies · glassies

just thought i would post a pic of our subaru wrx ,we are fans of subarus got a forester, a brumby ute and the wrx, the wrx is my hubbys baby but we are going to sell it soon and get a gt forester in the long run nice car aye? -- Edited by glassies on Saturday 31st of July 2010 04:40:06 PM

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Thought I would start a new thread as Lois' seems to have disappeared off the page. Has anyone been to her site yet, I wondered how she was going with all the rescued animals. I intend calling in on her when I get up that way probably around October, on the way through to Dougies at Chinchilla. Which will be...

Jazzin Around · Jazzin Around

Having enjoyed this lifestyle for 13 years now, and travelling solo pretty well exclusively, it became a bit samey and without direction so I started following Jazz Festivals, but Country Music Fests, Gem Fests, your interest gives it all more meaning. Another thing I have done is to look up ancesto...

Cee · Cee

Hiya All, It's been great reading all the posts (well not all of them still have a lot more to read!!), the posts I have read so far have been really informative and has given me a lot to ponder over. I plan to start "living the dream" and hit the road in 2011 for 12 months. I have set a modest budge...

roddam · roddam

Hi all, I am posting this on behalf of hubby who is not so comuter savvvy with forums. We are nearly ready to buy toyota cruiser turbo diesel but he has just asked me to check if there are any issues or how to deal with the diesel fumes/vapour and do they damage caravan when towing? cheers

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	New Member (Preview) Hello Grey Nomads, Been lurking for a bit, thought I'd join, and here I am. I'm Ross, the wife is Dawn. We hail from Newcastle NSW and sadly, are still working, but get the van out when we can. Hoping to toss work in in about 5 years time too, I'll probably be saying that in 5 years time too. Had a Coleman Campe...	rosco	15	1467	10:15 PM Aug 13, 2010 by Dunmowin
	Are any of you guys on facebook?? (Preview) after doning a normall sunday keep up with the family back home on face book i was just looking at other things and found grey nomads on f.b just wondered if this was any of you guys that were on it, or is it just some one that has decided that they would make it there own nomad site Curently in gladstone	howdrink	13	1023	08:45 PM Aug 13, 2010 by chris n stan
	favorite places ? (Preview) do you have any favorite places you go back to on a regular basis? for me i love the bush and the beach i love kimba and Meningie in SA, and cause i have family there but i think ill find more out there , when / if i get to travel again i lived in the cities, lived in sydney and london , but for me its the bush and be...	milo	8	904	08:16 PM Aug 13, 2010 by Zoomtopz
	Forgot to tell you.......... (Preview) Hi all, Posted a long topic yesterday, forgot to tell you my tug is a Commodore. Yes, a Commodore, a 2001 model VX Series 2, 3.8 litre V6 Commodore. Had it fitted with auto transmission cooler, and hot wire for the van fridge. Later when Mr Rudd (remember him?) was throwing dollars our way to convert car...	rosco	8	998	06:45 PM Aug 13, 2010 by freehazzas
	4wd's (Preview) G'day all, Time to update the tug. I have been looking at a diesel Prado or a Kluger around about the 2006 vintage. Are there any members with some knowledge on these vehicles that can give me a bit of a rundown?? Cheers, Magnarc	Magnarc	11	1292	02:06 PM Aug 13, 2010 by Magnarc
	Another newbie (Preview) Hello everyone. Well we have finally decided that its time to "hit the road" and see this great land before we are too old to enjoy ourselves. Still yet to buy a van but looking and still not sure of what we need but we will learn. I am hoping that we will be able to help finance our trip by getting o...	Adrianf	5	692	10:34 AM Aug 13, 2010 by Gerty Dancer
	Thermal Cookers (Preview) Hi, looking to purchase a thermal cooker for our big adventure next year and wanting to purche while I am still working and have the cash. I have an electric pressure cooking which I love but am looking to purchase a tghermal cooker. Any feedback as there seems to be a few available. cheers and happy v...	roddam	12	2585	09:01 AM Aug 13, 2010 by roddam
	Bourke - Louth. (Preview) We will be in Bourke in a couple of days, and am looking to take a run from Bourke to Louth. Will be leaving the van in Bourke, so any up to date and informed info on the condition of the road would be appreciated.	thommo	8	3765	10:19 PM Aug 12, 2010 by Dunmowin
	Off to Tassie (Preview) Booked our tickets this morning, departing 6th Nov returning 14th Feb. Any other GN going to be over there during this time Pm me for our phone number.	Gary and Kerry	9	1409	09:36 PM Aug 12, 2010 by Going gone
	Adria 432 PX JAG (Preview) Jan and Garry [ JAG ] are getting ready to purchase a caravan for their first trip around Aus. and would like to know if anyone has an ADRIA and how they perform. Its great to be retired and cannot wait to get on the road........	Jag	5	3679	09:16 PM Aug 12, 2010 by Jag
	HOW CLOSE CAN YOU GO? (Preview) On our way home yesterday an unknown object was thrown from the other side of the road, it passed over the top of the partly opened window,I saw a blurr mm,s in front of my face as I felt the wind from it as it passed & exited between us & out through the rear window of the ute. This happened at 100k...	justcruisin01	14	1431	02:13 PM Aug 12, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	Home Builder Campervan Conversion (Preview) http://www.noboundaries.com.au/Road%20trips%20-%20personal%20experiences/thetrailerman%20pt1.htm	VHW	0	602	01:38 PM Aug 12, 2010 by VHW
	PopTop --- onroad question (Preview) Have very recently come into the possesion of a 1981 Viscount Grand Tourer poptop around 16ft x 7ft As i am partly disabled, if i had bought it i would have went for a full height van -- the less work i need to do the less drama ---- i do not wish to sell or trade it for sentimental reasons but do want to use it...	coyotte	17	2325	12:39 PM Aug 12, 2010 by brickies
	Good Rain in South East Q (Preview) Well Ma hope your caravan didn't leak or anybody else it sure came down now wait for the Westly Winds , but will make a good start to spring	brickies	7	753	05:48 AM Aug 12, 2010 by lilly
	The Grey Nomads Guidebook (Preview) Anyone have the SBN No. for this book sounds very interesting need to buy it online cheers Coyotte	coyotte	4	1097	08:15 AM Aug 11, 2010 by VHW
	subaru fans (Preview) just thought i would post a pic of our subaru wrx ,we are fans of subarus got a forester, a brumby ute and the wrx, the wrx is my hubbys baby but we are going to sell it soon and get a gt forester in the long run nice car aye? -- Edited by glassies on Saturday 31st of July 2010 04:40:06 PM	glassies	15	2216	09:05 PM Aug 10, 2010 by glassies
	Anyone been to Lois' safesite at Eumundi yet? (Preview) Thought I would start a new thread as Lois' seems to have disappeared off the page. Has anyone been to her site yet, I wondered how she was going with all the rescued animals. I intend calling in on her when I get up that way probably around October, on the way through to Dougies at Chinchilla. Which will be...	Happywanderer	2	1016	06:50 PM Aug 10, 2010 by Sheba
	Pursue an interest as you travel (Preview) Having enjoyed this lifestyle for 13 years now, and travelling solo pretty well exclusively, it became a bit samey and without direction so I started following Jazz Festivals, but Country Music Fests, Gem Fests, your interest gives it all more meaning. Another thing I have done is to look up ancesto...	Jazzin Around	15	1666	06:30 PM Aug 10, 2010 by Gerty Dancer
	What comes first....the caravan or the car? (Preview) Hiya All, It's been great reading all the posts (well not all of them still have a lot more to read!!), the posts I have read so far have been really informative and has given me a lot to ponder over. I plan to start "living the dream" and hit the road in 2011 for 12 months. I have set a modest budge...	Cee	10	1039	05:06 PM Aug 10, 2010 by stan747
	Turbo diesel vapours on caravan (Preview) Hi all, I am posting this on behalf of hubby who is not so comuter savvvy with forums. We are nearly ready to buy toyota cruiser turbo diesel but he has just asked me to check if there are any issues or how to deal with the diesel fumes/vapour and do they damage caravan when towing? cheers	roddam	3	1072	12:24 PM Aug 10, 2010 by signwilson
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