The Grey Nomads - General

Bradbury · Bradbury

Brought Supreme off this dealer in Tassie .Thought the dealer was fair dinkum .Excuse my french but what a off lot bull**** first van we have purchase,ask questions yes we have a water filter & the rest is history.Don't get me wrong van is O.K & LOW &BEHOLD today we get a DVD with ins...

Coakley · Coakley

Hi all, My wife and I are planning to join the grey nomad army early next year 2010. We are currently researching suitable rigs for our budget. We would like to access as many low cost sites as possible to keep costs down and therefore would especially like to visit National Park sites. I notice from the l...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

After a lap around the block the hilight would would have to be the Horrizontal falls in the Kimbley,not a cheap place to go but a once in a life time.The icing on the cake was front seat beside the pilot on the return trip.Thegreatoutdoors,its bigger than any where else.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Planing a 10 trip to Tassie in Nov 09, flying down and then hiring a vehicle . Anyone done the same and can advise on motor home and van parks or car and B&B's. Have been told not many van parks available . Any comments would be appreciated

Sue & K · Sue & K

Saw this on another site and thought what a good idea...dunno how much sun they'd get inside the van tho, Sue We were planning to travel around outback Australia in our caravan but still wanted to enjoy home grown vegetables while we were on the road. No problem - we took a vegetable garden with us! It sim...

milo · milo

so when buying the van my dad (86) wanted comfort etc, so he got one with a shower/toilet, I told him I'll always take the thing to the dump point, do all that stuff now at our first park he tells me to use the park toilets, and showers etc.. I can understand the shower thing, but not to use the loo, he said he'...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We got a call during the week from the caravan builder saying someone had cancelled their van and we could take over the build. It was still early enough in the build stage that we could have our modifications done and have the colours we want. So we called in on the way home this afternoon, chose the colou...

Terro · Terro

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RobCol · RobCol

Dust storm from NSW has just hit the Sunshine Coast; is very warm and humid here. Yet I hear at home in Mount Gambier it is 16 and raining!!!!! We are going home in about 10 days time, so will be finding it a tad chillier than here!!

Johncog · Johncog

Anyone know who is fitting A frames in south east Qld. Any feedback on types?

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Anyone been there recently? Plan to stay at the Henty Bay CP - thoughts? And for 2 extra points why would Basil want to go to Portland?

Stefan · Stefan

http://www.themonthly.com.au/nation-reviewed-andrew-mcmillan-highway-robbery--182-- Edited by Stefan on Sunday 13th of September 2009 10:13:04 AM Highway Robbery Andrew McMill...

dave06 · dave06

we pick up the motorhome tomorrow morning for an all expenses paid journey to darwin, the vehicle has to be driven back to home so we are doing it costs us a dollar a day (5 days allowed) they pay all fuel, we will take her back and then fly home in ten days, cheap way to have a holiday may pay to have a squizz at y...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

http://www.iro.umontreal.ca/~csuros/IFT3290/materiel/origami_inst.pdf

Firefly · Firefly

Hi guys, check out this weather link the other half sent to me, will be very interesting in the cyclone season. http://www.bsch.au.com/index.shtml

RobCol · RobCol

For your interest; took this shot at Coolum beach from Pt Perry about 3 pm yesterday afternoon. Was unbelievable!!!

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

So my annual appointment was this morning. This bloke calls everyone "Cobber", I think he has a Chips Rafferty complex..... So we are going through the preamble and he says "Cobber now I want you to read the smallest line on the eye chart you can" Now Basil in his roll as Cobber has...

Cupie · Cupie

G'day ... I noticed an earlier post expressing concern about The Crusin' Granny. She is ok, just having internet access problems & hopes to be back on line this week. cheers .. G

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I was dropped off the airwaves when my USB wireless device changed it's serial number overnight. When I tried to log in next day I couldn't. It took many hours on the phone to the Telstra Bigpond Technical Support "Philipino Parrots". What a frustrating, demoralising experience, but I'm...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Im trying to work out what sort of 4X4 i need to tow a 20' van.In my opinion Cruisers and Patrols are very expensive when compared to Pajero's.Compare a Toyota to a Pajero its $10,000 dearer.Thats a very expensive brand badge! Cheers

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Dealers (Preview) Brought Supreme off this dealer in Tassie .Thought the dealer was fair dinkum .Excuse my french but what a off lot bull**** first van we have purchase,ask questions yes we have a water filter & the rest is history.Don't get me wrong van is O.K & LOW &BEHOLD today we get a DVD with ins...	Bradbury	3	551	10:33 AM Sep 30, 2009 by dave06
	Off road vans v Standard (Preview) Hi all, My wife and I are planning to join the grey nomad army early next year 2010. We are currently researching suitable rigs for our budget. We would like to access as many low cost sites as possible to keep costs down and therefore would especially like to visit National Park sites. I notice from the l...	Coakley	22	1438	10:37 PM Sep 29, 2009 by Coakley
	justcruisin (Preview) After a lap around the block the hilight would would have to be the Horrizontal falls in the Kimbley,not a cheap place to go but a once in a life time.The icing on the cake was front seat beside the pilot on the return trip.Thegreatoutdoors,its bigger than any where else.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...	justcruisin01	24	1295	09:11 PM Sep 29, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Tassie Trip (Preview) Planing a 10 trip to Tassie in Nov 09, flying down and then hiring a vehicle . Anyone done the same and can advise on motor home and van parks or car and B&B's. Have been told not many van parks available . Any comments would be appreciated	Wombat 280	15	1711	11:38 PM Sep 28, 2009 by brian & kerry
	Traveling garden (Preview) Saw this on another site and thought what a good idea...dunno how much sun they'd get inside the van tho, Sue We were planning to travel around outback Australia in our caravan but still wanted to enjoy home grown vegetables while we were on the road. No problem - we took a vegetable garden with us! It sim...	Sue & K	10	1019	02:23 PM Sep 28, 2009 by JRH
	old habits die hard?? (Preview) so when buying the van my dad (86) wanted comfort etc, so he got one with a shower/toilet, I told him I'll always take the thing to the dump point, do all that stuff now at our first park he tells me to use the park toilets, and showers etc.. I can understand the shower thing, but not to use the loo, he said he'...	milo	14	995	10:59 AM Sep 27, 2009 by dave06
	New Van (Preview) We got a call during the week from the caravan builder saying someone had cancelled their van and we could take over the build. It was still early enough in the build stage that we could have our modifications done and have the colours we want. So we called in on the way home this afternoon, chose the colou...	Gary and Kerry	12	2053	08:37 AM Sep 27, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	Embarassment City!!!!!!!! (Preview) <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 135135232 16 262145 0;} @font-face {font-family:&q...	Terro	4	916	10:34 AM Sep 26, 2009 by dave06
	Wierd Weather! (Preview) Dust storm from NSW has just hit the Sunshine Coast; is very warm and humid here. Yet I hear at home in Mount Gambier it is 16 and raining!!!!! We are going home in about 10 days time, so will be finding it a tad chillier than here!!	RobCol	19	1062	09:21 PM Sep 25, 2009 by suenami
	A frames (Preview) Anyone know who is fitting A frames in south east Qld. Any feedback on types?	Johncog	1	665	09:03 PM Sep 25, 2009 by Palebushman
	Portland Victoria (Preview) Anyone been there recently? Plan to stay at the Henty Bay CP - thoughts? And for 2 extra points why would Basil want to go to Portland?	Basil Faulty	22	1337	08:21 PM Sep 25, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Is this true grey nomads are thieves ? (Preview) http://www.themonthly.com.au/nation-reviewed-andrew-mcmillan-highway-robbery--182-- Edited by Stefan on Sunday 13th of September 2009 10:13:04 AM Highway Robbery Andrew McMill...	Stefan	26	1528	07:00 PM Sep 25, 2009 by Delta18
	what a lark (Preview) we pick up the motorhome tomorrow morning for an all expenses paid journey to darwin, the vehicle has to be driven back to home so we are doing it costs us a dollar a day (5 days allowed) they pay all fuel, we will take her back and then fly home in ten days, cheap way to have a holiday may pay to have a squizz at y...	dave06	7	1788	02:56 PM Sep 25, 2009 by dave06
	Do you want something constructive to do on your travels that is both educational & entertaining? (Preview) http://www.iro.umontreal.ca/~csuros/IFT3290/materiel/origami_inst.pdf	Basil Faulty	8	718	02:36 PM Sep 25, 2009 by dave06
	Weather Site (Preview) Hi guys, check out this weather link the other half sent to me, will be very interesting in the cyclone season. http://www.bsch.au.com/index.shtml	Firefly	3	636	12:55 PM Sep 25, 2009 by milo
	Dust Storm (Preview) For your interest; took this shot at Coolum beach from Pt Perry about 3 pm yesterday afternoon. Was unbelievable!!!	RobCol	6	775	06:20 AM Sep 25, 2009 by ibbo
	Would the healthcare System be better off without Idiots? or Basil Visits the Opthalmologist.... (Preview) So my annual appointment was this morning. This bloke calls everyone "Cobber", I think he has a Chips Rafferty complex..... So we are going through the preamble and he says "Cobber now I want you to read the smallest line on the eye chart you can" Now Basil in his roll as Cobber has...	Basil Faulty	6	719	09:45 PM Sep 24, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Is Grannie OK? (Preview) G'day ... I noticed an earlier post expressing concern about The Crusin' Granny. She is ok, just having internet access problems & hopes to be back on line this week. cheers .. G	Cupie	7	876	04:22 PM Sep 24, 2009 by Rolly
	Granny's OK - thanks for the thoughts. (Preview) I was dropped off the airwaves when my USB wireless device changed it's serial number overnight. When I tried to log in next day I couldn't. It took many hours on the phone to the Telstra Bigpond Technical Support "Philipino Parrots". What a frustrating, demoralising experience, but I'm...	Cruising Granny	10	1292	04:20 PM Sep 24, 2009 by Rolly
	Another What Question!What is towing vehicle of choice? (Preview) Hi Im trying to work out what sort of 4X4 i need to tow a 20' van.In my opinion Cruisers and Patrols are very expensive when compared to Pajero's.Compare a Toyota to a Pajero its $10,000 dearer.Thats a very expensive brand badge! Cheers	Stefan	6	804	10:35 AM Sep 24, 2009 by dave06
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