The Grey Nomads - General

crocodile · crocodile

howdy fellow nomads, mrs croc n myself are crunching sum numbers about upgrading from our 2000 millard challenger pop top 16'6" to something that missus and I can agree on. our tug vehicle is a ford territory apparently rated at 2300kg. we have looked at a few different styles, but would like s...

dave06 · dave06

HAH!!!....................................................................................................................................................

al · al

Hi all Looking to buy a AGM 120amp battery for van any one any ideas the best battery and best price for said item in Adelaide. Any comments would be appreciated. AL

chezgo · chezgo

Firstly welcome to the many new members that have appeared while we have been up the south coast battling the tourists. And yes we are finally selling and moving to Streaky Bay hopefully it wont take any more than a few months. Out tennant is moving out so thought may as well make the change now rather tha...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

we are thing about going up to innaminka as our first test on the dirt. Proposing to get up that way middle of march, is this a good time of year to go? Other than checking the road conditions and weather any other things that I should prepare for, any advice gratefully received

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We headed off Friday afternoon for rapid bay with the new van and car. Anybody who knows the road to cape jervis will appreciate it is a challenging trip with lots of windy steep hills. I was a little bit disappointed in the way the new tug handled the conditions but thought maybes i was driving a little ca...

Raineygirl · Raineygirl

Hi to everyone - brand new and wet behind the ears new grey nomad here. I have b een reading all your post for a week or more - very interesting and you all sound so nice - I can't wait to meet up with people at the wonderful sounding places and campouts. I've yet to buy a van - think I'll get a campervan rather...

Ma · Ma

Seems there could be a bit of confusion as to the date of our Mudgee Meet Up. To this end: Mudgee Riverside Caravan and Tourist Park Short Street MUDGEE NSW From Monday 3rd May 2010 - THIS YEAR for as long as you want to stay. The Big Meet Up at a place and time to yet be decided is next year 201...

Sandym54 · Sandym54

Well not in the ones I am wearing of course!! But the locker where I keep my clean undies and other clothes, this is the 3rd time I have eradicated the little buggers, but in a few days they are back again!!!! Anyone have any suggestions, and please try and keep them clean!! Sandy

Jedo_03 · Jedo_03

Then we are 'off' to explore the 'top-end' Have been a few times before - but never this leisurely... This time is for 12 weeks... I'm retired now but the missus isn't and she is taking accumulated A/L for this trip. Doesn't want to take more than that - fair enough... We have a newbie Jayco Discovery (nov...

gunadoo · gunadoo

Hi all. Could I get your thoughts on the pros and cons of Poptops V Full vans..I'm tending towards full, but concerned about handling in crosswind etc,and as I have little patience (ask people who know me) having to " pop the top" whenever may drive me further over the "top". G...

Ginger · Ginger

good morning I have just joined, I am looking for a van but at this stage have not made up my mind. I would like to look through your files and ask questions on out of date threads. Is that ok.

Rolly · Rolly

I've been incommunicado for a while and will be again shortly I expect, but I want to thank you all for your continuing good and kind advice - even if it has taken me all day to trawl through the threads. Welcome from me to all the newbies too. I'll try to catch up with you good folks more often.

Ma · Ma

If anybody going to Mudgee in May is interested in a Winery Tour, please let me know and also if you want half day or full day. The full day ones quite often come with lunch. Thanks

reza · reza

Havent seen a post from you for ages unless i have missed it are you coming to Mudgee?

RobCol · RobCol

Hi all, been so busy; arrived back in Mt Gambier late Nov. from Winter on Sunshine Coast; finally got back into our house early Nov. Hubby says cheap air fares lets go to Vietnam for December!! So hurriedly moved back into house; then packed bag for OS. Flew Air Asia (excellent) to Kuala Lumpur next mo...

Denise · Denise

a photo of the tub is now on Neil's post , on page 2 of "travelling bathtub" topic....Cheers Denise

Dawn · Dawn

WANTED TO BUY! Was wondering whether it would be interesting for us to have a section Caravan for Sale or Caravan wanted. I'm sure there are many of us who would like to upgrade our rigs and sell the other rather than get nothing for trade in. Also could be a number of want to be GNs like me getting ready to bu...

Ma · Ma

All those going to Mudgee in May, please check the MEETING UP Sticky. Some important information posted. Thanks Elaine

Cully · Cully

This is NOT a post about whether we should have a new flag, but about our Flag History and those Australians fought under. First Australians fought under the British Union Jack, in Sudan, the Boer War and Boxer Rebellion in China. Then in the Korean War they fought under the United Nations Flag. In W...

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	roma vans (Preview) howdy fellow nomads, mrs croc n myself are crunching sum numbers about upgrading from our 2000 millard challenger pop top 16'6" to something that missus and I can agree on. our tug vehicle is a ford territory apparently rated at 2300kg. we have looked at a few different styles, but would like s...	crocodile	0	395	01:42 PM Feb 1, 2010 by crocodile
	absolutely the best way to keep someone in suspense!!! (Preview) HAH!!!....................................................................................................................................................	dave06	18	1127	01:30 PM Feb 1, 2010 by JRH
	AGM batteries (Preview) Hi all Looking to buy a AGM 120amp battery for van any one any ideas the best battery and best price for said item in Adelaide. Any comments would be appreciated. AL	al	5	2139	01:24 PM Feb 1, 2010 by Peter_n_Margaret
	theres a FOR SALE sign being erected out the front of my house (Preview) Firstly welcome to the many new members that have appeared while we have been up the south coast battling the tourists. And yes we are finally selling and moving to Streaky Bay hopefully it wont take any more than a few months. Out tennant is moving out so thought may as well make the change now rather tha...	chezgo	7	928	12:14 PM Feb 1, 2010 by Delta18
	Innaminka (Preview) we are thing about going up to innaminka as our first test on the dirt. Proposing to get up that way middle of march, is this a good time of year to go? Other than checking the road conditions and weather any other things that I should prepare for, any advice gratefully received	Gary and Kerry	15	1218	10:15 AM Feb 1, 2010 by dave06
	First trip in the van (Preview) We headed off Friday afternoon for rapid bay with the new van and car. Anybody who knows the road to cape jervis will appreciate it is a challenging trip with lots of windy steep hills. I was a little bit disappointed in the way the new tug handled the conditions but thought maybes i was driving a little ca...	Gary and Kerry	15	1327	09:42 AM Feb 1, 2010 by Gary and Kerry
	ANOTHER BRAND NEW GREY NOMAD!!! (Preview) Hi to everyone - brand new and wet behind the ears new grey nomad here. I have b een reading all your post for a week or more - very interesting and you all sound so nice - I can't wait to meet up with people at the wonderful sounding places and campouts. I've yet to buy a van - think I'll get a campervan rather...	Raineygirl	21	1173	05:40 PM Jan 31, 2010 by JRH
	CLARIFICATION ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Seems there could be a bit of confusion as to the date of our Mudgee Meet Up. To this end: Mudgee Riverside Caravan and Tourist Park Short Street MUDGEE NSW From Monday 3rd May 2010 - THIS YEAR for as long as you want to stay. The Big Meet Up at a place and time to yet be decided is next year 201...	Ma	40	1887	02:44 PM Jan 31, 2010 by glassies
	Help!!! I Have Ants in My Pants!!! (Preview) Well not in the ones I am wearing of course!! But the locker where I keep my clean undies and other clothes, this is the 3rd time I have eradicated the little buggers, but in a few days they are back again!!!! Anyone have any suggestions, and please try and keep them clean!! Sandy	Sandym54	19	1294	02:00 PM Jan 31, 2010 by glassies
	7 weeks to go... (Preview) Then we are 'off' to explore the 'top-end' Have been a few times before - but never this leisurely... This time is for 12 weeks... I'm retired now but the missus isn't and she is taking accumulated A/L for this trip. Doesn't want to take more than that - fair enough... We have a newbie Jayco Discovery (nov...	Jedo_03	19	3895	10:26 AM Jan 31, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Full Van or Poptop (Preview) Hi all. Could I get your thoughts on the pros and cons of Poptops V Full vans..I'm tending towards full, but concerned about handling in crosswind etc,and as I have little patience (ask people who know me) having to " pop the top" whenever may drive me further over the "top". G...	gunadoo	19	3191	10:09 AM Jan 31, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	I'm new (Preview) good morning I have just joined, I am looking for a van but at this stage have not made up my mind. I would like to look through your files and ask questions on out of date threads. Is that ok.	Ginger	11	1180	08:49 AM Jan 31, 2010 by Helen
	Hullo and thank you and welcome newbies. (Preview) I've been incommunicado for a while and will be again shortly I expect, but I want to thank you all for your continuing good and kind advice - even if it has taken me all day to trawl through the threads. Welcome from me to all the newbies too. I'll try to catch up with you good folks more often.	Rolly	8	990	07:54 PM Jan 30, 2010 by Denise
	WINERY TOURS (Preview) If anybody going to Mudgee in May is interested in a Winery Tour, please let me know and also if you want half day or full day. The full day ones quite often come with lunch. Thanks	Ma	4	448	07:25 PM Jan 30, 2010 by Denise
	hotrodbus??????????? (Preview) Havent seen a post from you for ages unless i have missed it are you coming to Mudgee?	reza	0	452	06:00 PM Jan 30, 2010 by reza
	Been to Vietnam (Preview) Hi all, been so busy; arrived back in Mt Gambier late Nov. from Winter on Sunshine Coast; finally got back into our house early Nov. Hubby says cheap air fares lets go to Vietnam for December!! So hurriedly moved back into house; then packed bag for OS. Flew Air Asia (excellent) to Kuala Lumpur next mo...	RobCol	12	1215	05:58 PM Jan 29, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	travelling bathtub photo (Preview) a photo of the tub is now on Neil's post , on page 2 of "travelling bathtub" topic....Cheers Denise	Denise	6	600	01:11 PM Jan 29, 2010 by ibbo
	For Sale or Want to Buy Caravan (Preview) WANTED TO BUY! Was wondering whether it would be interesting for us to have a section Caravan for Sale or Caravan wanted. I'm sure there are many of us who would like to upgrade our rigs and sell the other rather than get nothing for trade in. Also could be a number of want to be GNs like me getting ready to bu...	Dawn	8	1080	11:34 AM Jan 29, 2010 by Dawn
	PLEASE CHECK THE STICKY (Preview) All those going to Mudgee in May, please check the MEETING UP Sticky. Some important information posted. Thanks Elaine	Ma	0	391	08:06 AM Jan 29, 2010 by Ma
	Australian Flag History & Those We Fought Under (Preview) This is NOT a post about whether we should have a new flag, but about our Flag History and those Australians fought under. First Australians fought under the British Union Jack, in Sudan, the Boer War and Boxer Rebellion in China. Then in the Korean War they fought under the United Nations Flag. In W...	Cully	4	770	10:14 PM Jan 28, 2010 by Cully
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