The Grey Nomads - General

stanners08 · stanners08

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with either the Toyota Landcruiser or new Mitsubishi Pajero as the best value for money and reliability etc to pull a 21ft van around Oz. Any advice will be most appreciated cheers, ian

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.caravanworld.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/56326.aspx

Terry · Terry

Hello all - heading off on the 22nd June to Queensland outback area - been trying to find dried food suppliers on the net with no luck (knowing me probably looking in the wrong place). Where can you purchase these products - supermarkets, camping stores ??. Thanks Terry

Ell&Mick · Ell&Mick

Well we are finally back in the world of technology after our computer had a nervous breakdown and had to be hospitalized for a time. I must say I am very glad to be back and have missed Dave and Basil terribly!! Life is pretty straight & boring without Dave & Basil to lighten it up. *sits back wit...

Vic41 · Vic41

The subject caravan park burn down yesterday, I don't have any further details at present but by the pics it looks like it won't be opening too soon again if ever. I'll try to post some pic's in Sharing Photos, but will have to see if I can do it first. Vic

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Well to make your day and to send you on your way with a laugh have a sqizz at Gracies "hunting outfit". She looks like something out of "Horse & Hounds". Of course all my fault, SWMBO says to buy her a jacquet as she ate the last one so off we trot to the pet shops to buy her one and n...

sagittarius · sagittarius

Hi all .. I have an idea that might help identification of other GN's whilst travelling about .. While we have (or will have) stickers pertaining to us being GN's for confirmation, I feel that if we attach and fly a couple of GREY RIBBONS from one's radio antenna. Keep them short (6") and they wont d...

RobCol · RobCol

Can't wait to "spot" one; people starting to arrive from "down south" here at Mudjimba, so hopefully will meet a fellow nomad soon!!!!!

chrismack · chrismack

hi everyone, can anybody tell me if the road from port douglas to cooktown is sealed all the way and how long does the drive take. hope you can help.

Gavin (Spud) Murphy · Gavin (Spud) Murphy

We haven't bought a van or tow vehicle yet but thinking of van up 18 - 20ft maximum and Nissan Pathfinder to tow it and also be an off roder when we need it. Does anyone have experience with the latest model Pathfinder as a tow vehicle. Ability, fuel economy solo and under tow. Your experience would be ap...

Bear59 · Bear59

Howdy All, currently at a park in Claireville 200km north of Rockhampton situated very nicely right on the beach. What I am interested in is your feedback on parks to the north of here either along the coast or inland that stick in your mind as being just that bit special either because of location or att...

Nenie23 · Nenie23

Hi Guys Wondering if I could ask for some help. I am trying to get an email address to post a Work Wanted advert but my computer wont let me continue with the link. Can anyone give me an email address that I could contact please. Thanks Janine

pawsoz · pawsoz

I have just splashed out and bought my own laptop and I got hood winked into buying the pre paid telstra mobile pre paid....and when on my computer it won't let me open up the forum and I am missing all my pals... Anyone know what the problem is and how I can fix it? Otherwise my chats will have to be limited t...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

"Tisha" African for the "willful one" Full blood Basenji, a lot of my old dog Pixie, and at the moment the only diff is her longer legs and her youth, Shes is 12 mth old and as with all Basenji cannot bark but yodels, her size and temperament makes her an ideal companion for us whe...

husbil · husbil

Hi dear all grey nomads, This is Ulrika Eriksson writing, a Swedish Journalist, based in Sydney, Australia. At the moment I'm working on an article for a Swedish Caravan and Motorhome magasine and I wonder if any of you would be willing, with a few words, to share your thoughts on why you are out on the ro...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/remembering1942/dday/index.asp-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 6th of June 2009 04:03:43 PM

Webmaster · Webmaster

Does anyone out there have any comments about Jayco vans? We've had an enquiry from a couple who are interested in purchasing a new Jayco Sterling and would like to get some feedback about the model before they make their decision.

BrigalowO · BrigalowO

Have any of you good people, ever camped in or near Cania Gorge? As part of a northern odyssey, in a week or so, we intended to visit the Gorge for a few days and wondered if there was some inside knowledge I can get from those who have visited and camped there. I understand that it is pretty expensive and som...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Interesting note , I counted 35 caravans heading north from Emerald to Charters Towers,over the 5.5 hours journey back, and a distance of 480 Ks, Any mathamatician care to extrapolate and multiply that out, for the amount of dollars heading that way by how many wallets,by how many people

whoppa · whoppa

Well we made it our first trip down to Kempsey ,must have seen 300 odd nomads heading north are we heading the wrong way. Stopped at Yamba and Coffs harbour No majors. although will double check the poptop locks in future after being flaged down 6 k,s out of Yamba. Lesson learned . for anyone interest...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Toyota Landcruiser or Mitsubishi Pajero: best buy to pull a 21ft van (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with either the Toyota Landcruiser or new Mitsubishi Pajero as the best value for money and reliability etc to pull a 21ft van around Oz. Any advice will be most appreciated cheers, ian	stanners08	4	1053	09:58 AM Jun 13, 2009 by stanners08
	Towing Myths - Caravan World Mag Experts Advice (Preview) http://www.caravanworld.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/56326.aspx	Vic41	8	2331	12:15 AM Jun 13, 2009 by Vic41
	dried food (Preview) Hello all - heading off on the 22nd June to Queensland outback area - been trying to find dried food suppliers on the net with no luck (knowing me probably looking in the wrong place). Where can you purchase these products - supermarkets, camping stores ??. Thanks Terry	Terry	6	857	10:12 PM Jun 12, 2009 by Ma
	Back in the world of technology.... and real world too!! (Preview) Well we are finally back in the world of technology after our computer had a nervous breakdown and had to be hospitalized for a time. I must say I am very glad to be back and have missed Dave and Basil terribly!! Life is pretty straight & boring without Dave & Basil to lighten it up. *sits back wit...	Ell&Mick	8	781	06:44 PM Jun 12, 2009 by Ell&Mick
	Dixons Caravan Park & Roadhouse Pt Hedland WA Burns Down - 10.6.2009 (Preview) The subject caravan park burn down yesterday, I don't have any further details at present but by the pics it looks like it won't be opening too soon again if ever. I'll try to post some pic's in Sharing Photos, but will have to see if I can do it first. Vic	Vic41	2	737	04:55 PM Jun 12, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Why do we whinge about the weather? (Preview) Well to make your day and to send you on your way with a laugh have a sqizz at Gracies "hunting outfit". She looks like something out of "Horse & Hounds". Of course all my fault, SWMBO says to buy her a jacquet as she ate the last one so off we trot to the pet shops to buy her one and n...	Basil Faulty	7	702	04:36 PM Jun 12, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	food - For - Thought !! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all .. I have an idea that might help identification of other GN's whilst travelling about .. While we have (or will have) stickers pertaining to us being GN's for confirmation, I feel that if we attach and fly a couple of GREY RIBBONS from one's radio antenna. Keep them short (6") and they wont d...	sagittarius	42	2112	11:42 AM Jun 12, 2009 by sagittarius
	Watching out for Grey Nomad bumper stickers. (Preview) Can't wait to "spot" one; people starting to arrive from "down south" here at Mudjimba, so hopefully will meet a fellow nomad soon!!!!!	RobCol	8	847	09:20 PM Jun 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	North Queensland travel (Preview) hi everyone, can anybody tell me if the road from port douglas to cooktown is sealed all the way and how long does the drive take. hope you can help.	chrismack	3	757	07:22 PM Jun 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Nissan Pathfinder 2.5litre TD (Preview) We haven't bought a van or tow vehicle yet but thinking of van up 18 - 20ft maximum and Nissan Pathfinder to tow it and also be an off roder when we need it. Does anyone have experience with the latest model Pathfinder as a tow vehicle. Ability, fuel economy solo and under tow. Your experience would be ap...	Gavin (Spud) Murphy	13	1454	02:26 PM Jun 11, 2009 by mike and Judy
	Van Parks - Rockhampton to Townsville (Preview) Howdy All, currently at a park in Claireville 200km north of Rockhampton situated very nicely right on the beach. What I am interested in is your feedback on parks to the north of here either along the coast or inland that stick in your mind as being just that bit special either because of location or att...	Bear59	3	567	10:06 PM Jun 10, 2009 by Bridgee
	Trying to post an ad for "work Wanted" - please help! (Preview) Hi Guys Wondering if I could ask for some help. I am trying to get an email address to post a Work Wanted advert but my computer wont let me continue with the link. Can anyone give me an email address that I could contact please. Thanks Janine	Nenie23	2	585	09:53 PM Jun 10, 2009 by sagittarius
	computer gurus-help (Preview) I have just splashed out and bought my own laptop and I got hood winked into buying the pre paid telstra mobile pre paid....and when on my computer it won't let me open up the forum and I am missing all my pals... Anyone know what the problem is and how I can fix it? Otherwise my chats will have to be limited t...	pawsoz	8	1011	08:50 PM Jun 10, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	She's arrived (Preview) "Tisha" African for the "willful one" Full blood Basenji, a lot of my old dog Pixie, and at the moment the only diff is her longer legs and her youth, Shes is 12 mth old and as with all Basenji cannot bark but yodels, her size and temperament makes her an ideal companion for us whe...	mike and Judy	18	1021	08:46 PM Jun 10, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	grey nomads, swedish journalist has a few questions (Preview) Hi dear all grey nomads, This is Ulrika Eriksson writing, a Swedish Journalist, based in Sydney, Australia. At the moment I'm working on an article for a Swedish Caravan and Motorhome magasine and I wonder if any of you would be willing, with a few words, to share your thoughts on why you are out on the ro...	husbil	10	1777	07:29 PM Jun 10, 2009 by husbil
	D Day Anniversary - 6th June 1944 - WW2 Allied Invasion of Normandy (Preview) http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/remembering1942/dday/index.asp-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 6th of June 2009 04:03:43 PM	Vic41	11	857	10:58 AM Jun 9, 2009 by Vic41
	Jayco vans feedback (Preview) Does anyone out there have any comments about Jayco vans? We've had an enquiry from a couple who are interested in purchasing a new Jayco Sterling and would like to get some feedback about the model before they make their decision.	Webmaster	3	1435	08:25 PM Jun 8, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Camp Sites At Or In Cania Gorge (Preview) Have any of you good people, ever camped in or near Cania Gorge? As part of a northern odyssey, in a week or so, we intended to visit the Gorge for a few days and wondered if there was some inside knowledge I can get from those who have visited and camped there. I understand that it is pretty expensive and som...	BrigalowO	1	899	07:29 PM Jun 8, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	heading north (Preview) Interesting note , I counted 35 caravans heading north from Emerald to Charters Towers,over the 5.5 hours journey back, and a distance of 480 Ks, Any mathamatician care to extrapolate and multiply that out, for the amount of dollars heading that way by how many wallets,by how many people	mike and Judy	1	612	04:54 PM Jun 8, 2009 by JRH
	On the road (Preview) Well we made it our first trip down to Kempsey ,must have seen 300 odd nomads heading north are we heading the wrong way. Stopped at Yamba and Coffs harbour No majors. although will double check the poptop locks in future after being flaged down 6 k,s out of Yamba. Lesson learned . for anyone interest...	whoppa	5	776	03:16 PM Jun 8, 2009 by whoppa
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