The Grey Nomads - General

jonathan · jonathan

Cessnock-Muswellbrook-Tamworth-Armidale-Coffs-Tenterfield-Warwick

Ma · Ma

I know I'm being lazy, but word of mouth is way better than something written in a book. My question: Free camps between Lithgow - Broken Hill - Port Augusta - Woomera and then on to Darwin. Ones to avoid and ones to definitely stop at. Any suggestions greatfully received.

Sandym54 · Sandym54

Hi guys, I only have a 4 burner gas cooktop in our Toyota Coaster, no oven or grill. I was thinking of buying a Toaster Oven as I am told that you can cook roasts,cakes etc in them, but they look small. In next weeks Aldi catalogue they have a Convection Oven on sale for $39.99 and it has a 12 litre capacity. Yo...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Just to let you know it seems the battery was the cause of the problem I mentioned in an earlier thread, thanks for your advice & ideas out there in nomad land. When the auto electrician removed it he noticed the sides were slightly bloated but he put it on test overnight & it was only charged to 8....

jimbo · jimbo

Has aybody seen or been to this place in NSW.....Between Taree Wingham......Would dearly love to know........

Sandra K · Sandra K

Can anyone suggest somewhere quiet, with a basic caravan park approximately 2 hours from western side of Melbourne? We have exhausted the usual suspects. Looking forward to suggestions.

Helena · Helena

Thanks for all the advise on solar panels have now had one fitted the battery is fully charged and we are ready to hit the road in two weeks had the panel fitted by a local chap trading under the name of outback power solutions very reasonable prices on all 12 vol gear and also thumper batteries certainly b...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Iv,e just finished installing a gas instant hot water system to our van. Mounted unit on the A-frame, plumbed it to the existing flick mix tap on the sink with an external tap on the front, this allowes outside hot water & shower use if needed. It is producing temps of 58/60deg.& fully adjustab...

Ma · Ma

Kirra Jennings-Barford made her debut this morning at 11.26am. She tipped the scales at 7lb 5ozs and stood 51cm tall. Big sister Olivia wasn't all that sure about the interloper. Mum and Dad were just relieved Good job Nicole and David. Love you all heaps.

milo · milo

been wondering for myself when dads not around, which he's always telling me to plan for i had thought of the slide on camper van to go on a 4wd ute but not sure what there like for when driving, and you kinda have the hight issue there now kind of thinking of an off road- semi off road on road van, say 15-18 ft p...

Bubs · Bubs

Well, finished the 6 week, extended to 10 weeks contract and am looking for a new adventure! Watch for the next post! Cheers, Dianne

Flyboy · Flyboy

Hi all,a question to anyone that is on the road permanently.My wife and i will be doing so later this year.The house will be on the market very soon and i am wondering what the legal ramifications are when it comes to advising the authorities of your change of address. Eg when we have to renew our rego, lis...

DellieMay · DellieMay

Hi everyone. Been a while since I've been able to see whats going on. Just wondering if anyone can tell me if Mike and Judy are still members of the forum? They were from Sapphire in Qld. We are heading there in August and would love to meet them. Maybe someone knows where they are? I would appreciate any i...

Onedodger · Onedodger

We ordered a replacement Pop Top sock ( the vinyl that goes around the top) early in February with and expected delivery of 2 weeks however after 3 weeks and no delivery I decided to chase things up. The result was that although the order had been received by the Canvas maker no attempt had been made to man...

rolex · rolex

Hi All, Has anyone heard or used this new type of paint for caravans. It is claims your van will be 50% warmer or cooler if you paint it on the outside of your van. Also curious on the cost if anyone knows. Apparently there has been an ad in the CMCA Wanderer for this product. Thanks Rolex

Bubs · Bubs

I don't know if I should be posting this under the work heading but here it is anyway. Just saw an ad in the Kalgoorlie Miner and they are looking for contract workers to help with the wheat harvest. On the weigh bridges, grading wheat etc. Have a look on www.cbh.com.au to apply. Imagine it to be fairly lig...

Mummaasamovin · Mummaasamovin

G'day all, I have been reading through the forums as a newbie and realise that I have stumbled onto a wealth of information from a wealth of experienced travellers....My husband and I have always been avid campers first on motorbikes then in our home made Mitsubishi camper...we have now decided th...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Have been here 2 weeks now with another two to go.great place to visit and plenty to look at. We are looking after the caravan park toilet and shower blocks, 2 hours a day each (10-12) which leaves plenty of time in the afternoon to do things. ted and robyn (pricey41) are coming up to replace us at end of mon...

jonathan · jonathan

Good mornin' all .. Lucky you folk up north .. and I'll be heading there soon myself .. Just travelled back from Adelaide .. had a coupla windy days and nights travelling through Victoria .. Now back at one of my favourite spots .. Macquarie Woods .. approx. halfway between Orange and Bathurst in NSW. C...

Bubs · Bubs

I'm not entering them in the competition, but I would love to have a copy of them straightened! Cheers, Dianne

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	.. heading North .. its gotta be warmer ! (Preview) Cessnock-Muswellbrook-Tamworth-Armidale-Coffs-Tenterfield-Warwick	jonathan	11	1143	05:00 PM May 25, 2010 by jonathan
	ROAD TO DARWIN (Preview) I know I'm being lazy, but word of mouth is way better than something written in a book. My question: Free camps between Lithgow - Broken Hill - Port Augusta - Woomera and then on to Darwin. Ones to avoid and ones to definitely stop at. Any suggestions greatfully received.	Ma	12	3728	03:25 PM May 25, 2010 by Ma
	Help Please Ladies (And men who cook) (Preview) Hi guys, I only have a 4 burner gas cooktop in our Toyota Coaster, no oven or grill. I was thinking of buying a Toaster Oven as I am told that you can cook roasts,cakes etc in them, but they look small. In next weeks Aldi catalogue they have a Convection Oven on sale for $39.99 and it has a 12 litre capacity. Yo...	Sandym54	20	3776	09:33 AM May 25, 2010 by Sandym54
	Battery replacment...finally (Preview) Just to let you know it seems the battery was the cause of the problem I mentioned in an earlier thread, thanks for your advice & ideas out there in nomad land. When the auto electrician removed it he noticed the sides were slightly bloated but he put it on test overnight & it was only charged to 8....	Hylda&Jon	7	1587	06:02 PM May 24, 2010 by jimricho
	Kimbriki...NSW (Preview) Has aybody seen or been to this place in NSW.....Between Taree Wingham......Would dearly love to know........	jimbo	16	1828	12:33 PM May 24, 2010 by jimbo
	Where to Go?? (Preview) Can anyone suggest somewhere quiet, with a basic caravan park approximately 2 hours from western side of Melbourne? We have exhausted the usual suspects. Looking forward to suggestions.	Sandra K	7	983	09:22 PM May 23, 2010 by Sandra K
	Solar advice (Preview) Thanks for all the advise on solar panels have now had one fitted the battery is fully charged and we are ready to hit the road in two weeks had the panel fitted by a local chap trading under the name of outback power solutions very reasonable prices on all 12 vol gear and also thumper batteries certainly b...	Helena	0	642	08:57 PM May 23, 2010 by Helena
	HOT WATER ON TAP; (Preview) Iv,e just finished installing a gas instant hot water system to our van. Mounted unit on the A-frame, plumbed it to the existing flick mix tap on the sink with an external tap on the front, this allowes outside hot water & shower use if needed. It is producing temps of 58/60deg.& fully adjustab...	justcruisin01	6	1956	05:27 PM May 23, 2010 by glassies
	I'M A GREAT GRANDMA (AGAIN) (Preview) Kirra Jennings-Barford made her debut this morning at 11.26am. She tipped the scales at 7lb 5ozs and stood 51cm tall. Big sister Olivia wasn't all that sure about the interloper. Mum and Dad were just relieved Good job Nicole and David. Love you all heaps.	Ma	10	940	08:51 PM May 22, 2010 by DellieMay
	caravan idea? (Preview) been wondering for myself when dads not around, which he's always telling me to plan for i had thought of the slide on camper van to go on a 4wd ute but not sure what there like for when driving, and you kinda have the hight issue there now kind of thinking of an off road- semi off road on road van, say 15-18 ft p...	milo	17	3966	11:21 AM May 22, 2010 by milo
	Goodbye Lightning Nickel (Preview) Well, finished the 6 week, extended to 10 weeks contract and am looking for a new adventure! Watch for the next post! Cheers, Dianne	Bubs	0	757	06:25 PM May 21, 2010 by Bubs
	Address for mail etc (Preview) Hi all,a question to anyone that is on the road permanently.My wife and i will be doing so later this year.The house will be on the market very soon and i am wondering what the legal ramifications are when it comes to advising the authorities of your change of address. Eg when we have to renew our rego, lis...	Flyboy	6	907	12:21 PM May 20, 2010 by Flyboy
	Where is Mike and Judy? (Preview) Hi everyone. Been a while since I've been able to see whats going on. Just wondering if anyone can tell me if Mike and Judy are still members of the forum? They were from Sapphire in Qld. We are heading there in August and would love to meet them. Maybe someone knows where they are? I would appreciate any i...	DellieMay	2	868	09:59 PM May 19, 2010 by DellieMay
	Pop Top Saga (Preview) We ordered a replacement Pop Top sock ( the vinyl that goes around the top) early in February with and expected delivery of 2 weeks however after 3 weeks and no delivery I decided to chase things up. The result was that although the order had been received by the Canvas maker no attempt had been made to man...	Onedodger	1	1568	09:23 PM May 19, 2010 by Pam
	paint insulation for van (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone heard or used this new type of paint for caravans. It is claims your van will be 50% warmer or cooler if you paint it on the outside of your van. Also curious on the cost if anyone knows. Apparently there has been an ad in the CMCA Wanderer for this product. Thanks Rolex	rolex	4	1277	07:18 PM May 19, 2010 by rolex
	Temp work avail ..... (Preview) I don't know if I should be posting this under the work heading but here it is anyway. Just saw an ad in the Kalgoorlie Miner and they are looking for contract workers to help with the wheat harvest. On the weigh bridges, grading wheat etc. Have a look on www.cbh.com.au to apply. Imagine it to be fairly lig...	Bubs	9	1580	08:45 PM May 18, 2010 by gold dandelion
	Planning the big trip (Preview) G'day all, I have been reading through the forums as a newbie and realise that I have stumbled onto a wealth of information from a wealth of experienced travellers....My husband and I have always been avid campers first on motorbikes then in our home made Mitsubishi camper...we have now decided th...	Mummaasamovin	3	946	07:46 PM May 18, 2010 by Mummaasamovin
	Greetings from arkaroola (Preview) Have been here 2 weeks now with another two to go.great place to visit and plenty to look at. We are looking after the caravan park toilet and shower blocks, 2 hours a day each (10-12) which leaves plenty of time in the afternoon to do things. ted and robyn (pricey41) are coming up to replace us at end of mon...	Gary and Kerry	6	1078	03:16 PM May 18, 2010 by JRH
	.. Brrrrr .. it's kinda cold .. (Preview) Good mornin' all .. Lucky you folk up north .. and I'll be heading there soon myself .. Just travelled back from Adelaide .. had a coupla windy days and nights travelling through Victoria .. Now back at one of my favourite spots .. Macquarie Woods .. approx. halfway between Orange and Bathurst in NSW. C...	jonathan	12	1216	03:11 PM May 18, 2010 by Ma
	Can you straighten these please Peter! (Preview) I'm not entering them in the competition, but I would love to have a copy of them straightened! Cheers, Dianne	Bubs	5	953	09:24 AM May 18, 2010 by Bubs
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