The Grey Nomads - General

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi everyone -finally with help from Pam to Cruising granny I realised you need to click on the photo in the box once uplaoded !-step 10 on "granny's Pic"topic. Thanks Pam and Dave for the help. At the moment I have put up a photo from our upper balcony in Loch Sport-A view that is both tranquil a...

lynnenbarry · lynnenbarry

Hi there folks, Havent been around much of late, as we are busy packing up and ready to head to QLD for Christmas. Just wanted this chance to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and great things for 2009. A little Chrissie card is attached for you all - don't imbibe too much - ok Best wishes and happy tra...

kesue · kesue

Has anyone used the Coleman twin burner folding cooking ring. Its the model that folds in half, and runs on a butane disposable cartridge. What are they like and how long does the cartridge last. Any comments would be appreciated before I buy. Keith

Bear59 · Bear59

G'Day All, interested in your opinions regarding working and travelling. I'm a welder with a background in caravan repairs amongst other things. I'm interested in what sort of demand you've either noticed first hand or your general opinion on the potential for enough work (of a independent na...

Valderi · Valderi

Hello everyone Well I am still working hard on my van which is really starting to take shape into a motorhome as she now has a fridge, bed, sink and gas top. There are fresh pics up on my website for you to browse. There are two pages now so be sure to check them both out. http://www.fwillustrations.com/i...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

For those that like a tipple but hate getting up during the night -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 18:06, 2008-12-12

Pam · Pam

Congrats on your upgraded status Basil.

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi Dave I have uploaded a photo into the box in my avatar but for some reason cannot get it to save or attach ? what am I missing

PeterH · PeterH

Thinking about purchasing a Nissan X Trail to tow the pop top (1450kgs). The specs say it is capable with 2,000 capacity, but I'm unsure about the power with only 125Kw. Still a couple of years away from travelling across the wide brown land, but am occupied at the moment with short 2/3 weeks trips when...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Monday I am heading to Mount Gambier ( work) via Keith, Bordertown and Naracoorte returning Friday via the Coorong. Thought I might investigate a few free camps whilst down that way, seeing we are heading that way in feb, can anybody add to whats in the Camps 4 book? Some one recommended Black ****atoo...

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

Why is it so hard caterisering Camper Trailers for registration and insurance.?...Sorry Sir...is it a caravan.No...its not got hard sides.Hmmmm...is it a tent...No.its got wheels......Hmmmm..has it got an engine...No..not last time I looked.Hmmmmm...Ok...We will register it as a box trail...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

G,day Im thinking of changing my normal plunge type brakes and installing electric. Being a retired plumber i know nutting about mechanics ,so question is are they easy to fit but more important what s a good unit to install, i have a small poptop van if that counts for anything. Emails or a...

Roostertales · Roostertales

Current prices in Melbourne seem to be around $1.04 for petrol and $1.40 for diesal -how does this compare elsewhere. I paid $1.25/LT in Loch Sport a few days ago

JRH · JRH

G'day, The B.O.S.S. and me have a 15 foot, 1984 Jayco Songbird Poptop and as she is a little long in the tooth I decided the time was right to retension the springs and undersling the axle to gain a little more ground clearance, well bugger me now I need mountain climbing gear to get in the damned thing,...

Bridgee · Bridgee

This is a special tribute to Dave on post number 1000 and his wonderful contributions to this forum. Remember that song by Harry Belafonte called The Banana Boat Song ???? Just to remind you it goes like this............. Day o day-ee-oh, daylight come and he wanna go homeSix foot seven foot eight...

Roostertales · Roostertales

Just thought I would mention three wines I have been trying lately -Three Brothers reunited Shiraz rated by Nicks wine merchants as best shiraz under $10 -can vouch for this - an excellent drop. Also Sauvignon Blanc -Murf's has two -NZ wines which are quite good in my view -Toi Toi $9.50 and Overstone $...

Roostertales · Roostertales

Lets see if I did this correctly

Dragonfly · Dragonfly

This might seem like a silly question, but to a newbie who is just starting to plan ahead for our nomad adventure, how do you cope with laundry duty when you are on long trips? Especially if you are trying to stay bush, or in National Parks as much as possible? Thanks for a great site, I will be making the mos...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

You can bet your bottom dollar on it , ready to go to South West Rocks in the morning and the bloody fridge has fagged out not getting cold on 240V, compressor running and all seems in go position . Could it require just simple regassing, it's about 8 Years old. Know bugger all about the working of van fr...

Pam · Pam

We have a tent style camper trailer and would like to know where other campers have their fridge. We have a 32 litre Engel. Is it best to place it in your vehicle or in the camper? If we put in a dual battery where does this battery go? For longer trips should we use the fridge as a freezer and use an esky as well...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Finally -I made it (Preview) Hi everyone -finally with help from Pam to Cruising granny I realised you need to click on the photo in the box once uplaoded !-step 10 on "granny's Pic"topic. Thanks Pam and Dave for the help. At the moment I have put up a photo from our upper balcony in Loch Sport-A view that is both tranquil a...	Roostertales	3	934	12:20 PM Dec 17, 2008 by Smokeydk
	A Chance To Wish You All a Merry Christmas & a safe and happy 2009 (Preview) Hi there folks, Havent been around much of late, as we are busy packing up and ready to head to QLD for Christmas. Just wanted this chance to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and great things for 2009. A little Chrissie card is attached for you all - don't imbibe too much - ok Best wishes and happy tra...	lynnenbarry	6	1008	09:45 PM Dec 16, 2008 by xina
	Coleman Folding gas cooker (Preview) Has anyone used the Coleman twin burner folding cooking ring. Its the model that folds in half, and runs on a butane disposable cartridge. What are they like and how long does the cartridge last. Any comments would be appreciated before I buy. Keith	kesue	4	1185	10:32 AM Dec 16, 2008 by dave06
	Need your opinion re work - welding/van repairs (Preview) G'Day All, interested in your opinions regarding working and travelling. I'm a welder with a background in caravan repairs amongst other things. I'm interested in what sort of demand you've either noticed first hand or your general opinion on the potential for enough work (of a independent na...	Bear59	13	1235	09:21 PM Dec 15, 2008 by Bear59
	Never Ending Story (Preview) Hello everyone Well I am still working hard on my van which is really starting to take shape into a motorhome as she now has a fridge, bed, sink and gas top. There are fresh pics up on my website for you to browse. There are two pages now so be sure to check them both out. http://www.fwillustrations.com/i...	Valderi	4	1080	06:43 PM Dec 14, 2008 by Valderi
	New seniors wine (Preview) For those that like a tipple but hate getting up during the night -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 18:06, 2008-12-12	Gary and Kerry	4	873	05:45 PM Dec 14, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Guru Basil (Preview) Congrats on your upgraded status Basil.	Pam	9	1224	12:34 PM Dec 14, 2008 by dave06
	Dave -more help needed re avatar (Preview) Hi Dave I have uploaded a photo into the box in my avatar but for some reason cannot get it to save or attach ? what am I missing	Roostertales	6	1079	09:23 PM Dec 13, 2008 by Cruising Granny
	Any one using Nissan X-Trail as tow unit for caravan? (Preview) Thinking about purchasing a Nissan X Trail to tow the pop top (1450kgs). The specs say it is capable with 2,000 capacity, but I'm unsure about the power with only 125Kw. Still a couple of years away from travelling across the wide brown land, but am occupied at the moment with short 2/3 weeks trips when...	PeterH	2	736	08:29 PM Dec 13, 2008 by PeterH
	Free Camps SE Sth Aust. (Preview) Monday I am heading to Mount Gambier ( work) via Keith, Bordertown and Naracoorte returning Friday via the Coorong. Thought I might investigate a few free camps whilst down that way, seeing we are heading that way in feb, can anybody add to whats in the Camps 4 book? Some one recommended Black ****atoo...	Gary and Kerry	3	1005	07:27 PM Dec 13, 2008 by Smokeydk
	Registration and Insurance (Preview) Why is it so hard caterisering Camper Trailers for registration and insurance.?...Sorry Sir...is it a caravan.No...its not got hard sides.Hmmmm...is it a tent...No.its got wheels......Hmmmm..has it got an engine...No..not last time I looked.Hmmmmm...Ok...We will register it as a box trail...	Smokeydk	12	1283	07:27 PM Dec 13, 2008 by Pam
	electric van brakes (Preview) G,day Im thinking of changing my normal plunge type brakes and installing electric. Being a retired plumber i know nutting about mechanics ,so question is are they easy to fit but more important what s a good unit to install, i have a small poptop van if that counts for anything. Emails or a...	drongo & wendy	5	1973	10:50 AM Dec 13, 2008 by dave06
	Current petrol and diesal prices (Preview) Current prices in Melbourne seem to be around $1.04 for petrol and $1.40 for diesal -how does this compare elsewhere. I paid $1.25/LT in Loch Sport a few days ago	Roostertales	5	1016	06:58 PM Dec 12, 2008 by rocan
	Mountain Climbing (Preview) G'day, The B.O.S.S. and me have a 15 foot, 1984 Jayco Songbird Poptop and as she is a little long in the tooth I decided the time was right to retension the springs and undersling the axle to gain a little more ground clearance, well bugger me now I need mountain climbing gear to get in the damned thing,...	JRH	0	809	06:15 PM Dec 12, 2008 by JRH
	Tribute to Dave06 on 1000 posts!! (Preview) This is a special tribute to Dave on post number 1000 and his wonderful contributions to this forum. Remember that song by Harry Belafonte called The Banana Boat Song ???? Just to remind you it goes like this............. Day o day-ee-oh, daylight come and he wanna go homeSix foot seven foot eight...	Bridgee	18	1246	05:44 PM Dec 12, 2008 by dave06
	Couple of good quaffers (Preview) Just thought I would mention three wines I have been trying lately -Three Brothers reunited Shiraz rated by Nicks wine merchants as best shiraz under $10 -can vouch for this - an excellent drop. Also Sauvignon Blanc -Murf's has two -NZ wines which are quite good in my view -Toi Toi $9.50 and Overstone $...	Roostertales	1	1157	10:41 AM Dec 12, 2008 by dave06
	have photo will travel (Preview) Lets see if I did this correctly	Roostertales	0	786	06:34 AM Dec 12, 2008 by Roostertales
	Clean clothes on a long trip? (Preview) This might seem like a silly question, but to a newbie who is just starting to plan ahead for our nomad adventure, how do you cope with laundry duty when you are on long trips? Especially if you are trying to stay bush, or in National Parks as much as possible? Thanks for a great site, I will be making the mos...	Dragonfly	5	1493	02:18 AM Dec 12, 2008 by Mike47
	Fridge problems (Preview) You can bet your bottom dollar on it , ready to go to South West Rocks in the morning and the bloody fridge has fagged out not getting cold on 240V, compressor running and all seems in go position . Could it require just simple regassing, it's about 8 Years old. Know bugger all about the working of van fr...	Wombat 280	2	1248	11:44 PM Dec 11, 2008 by Wombat 280
	Where Do You Put The Fridge? (Preview) We have a tent style camper trailer and would like to know where other campers have their fridge. We have a 32 litre Engel. Is it best to place it in your vehicle or in the camper? If we put in a dual battery where does this battery go? For longer trips should we use the fridge as a freezer and use an esky as well...	Pam	6	1200	10:45 PM Dec 11, 2008 by dave06
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