The Grey Nomads - General

nancyhector · nancyhector

Not sure if this is the right spot for this question, but, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I get too tired to drive myself around, all day. but would like to find an alternative. Also share the cost of petrol.

JanandBob · JanandBob

We're in the process of equipping ourselves for our upcoming journey and have been amazed by the number of handy camping gadgets out there. In our younger days, camping trips basically meant packing the sleeping bags, throwing in a couple of saucepans and a tin opener. Now there are portable Hill...

dave06 · dave06

I have an "onboard battery charger" so when I hook up to power it automatically charges first my starting battery and then my house battery through a solenoid setup, I was told by a wandering expert, whom shall remain nameless, that I am better off running my 300 watt inverter whilst drivi...

signwilson · signwilson

If ever you wish to buy a tow vehicle do not buy a jeep Grand Cheerokee 40,000klms rated at 3,500kg broke the rear subframe. No help from Jeep Australia to speak of. This set up never went of the bitumen. Has been rplaced with a diesel cruiser much much better.

tmw · tmw

Have been wondering about this for sometime, finally asking - when towing my van, is it best to have the overdrive on or off? I found out recently that fuel consumption improves with it off under 80-90 and wondered if that was the same when towing. Also, what is the best method for towing up ranges - ie the...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Hi Wendy and I are joining the nomads early next year but finding a van insurance at a fair price has been hard to do. Could someone put me on to a good insurance to suit a new nomad. Happy Times Drongo Dave

MikeMin · MikeMin

We were wondering how much damage can be caused to an LCD tv when on the road? Do you take the tv off the arm and store it safely lying down. Is it preferable to keep it upright but off the arm and protected? Do you travel with it in you vehicle? Your input is appreciated.

dave06 · dave06

just recieved an email from Graham and Pat Hanson, (technomad) they are managing the tourist park at Karratha for a while, they say they are loving every minute of it and not looking forward to their first cyclone, they asked me to pass on a message, if you are thinking about travelling to Karratha (an...

hagley · hagley

Gday all Just came across this very interesting forum so I can see Im going to get lots and lots of good info here. I am just about to fully retire and want to hit the road a bit more. At the moment I just do short hops in my Hilux ute that has a lined flexiglass canopy on the back. As this is a 2 door it gives me plen...

dave06 · dave06

how would you like to try to park that little 9.1 mtr "beastie" in a one lane caravan park, neverlone feed the thing pulling it, absolutely beatifull inside but why would you bother leaving one mansion for another, wheres the "get away from it all" factor, had one pull in (not as b...

LesleyW · LesleyW

Well Folks We've booked our flight - leaving London Heathrow on 27 August, arriving Sydney on the morning of 28th. We'll be heading for my Aunt's place in Mount Colah for a couple of days and then on to Newcastle to see if we can find a suitable motorhome there - I understand it's a good place to start. ...

dave06 · dave06

Time to get away from gennie non gennie thing ( been done to death, starting to get very silly) I have a scorpion gold stinger which everyone says is absolutely blue murder on gold, has anyone (1) got one (2) had any luck with it, I have tried a few places and found a lot of those ring pull things but no gold,...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

I am aftersome advise on adnderson plugs. The auto electrician says I can either have it wired to the batteries to charge them and let the hot wire run the fridge or have the fridge wired to the plug. Which is the way to go? My battery charger doesn't seem to do a very good job and the solar panels (2 x 80W) wo...

Freddos future · Freddos future

Looking for any full time nomads, by this I mean full time on the road, having your van as your full time home. We're in our early fifties and are about to take to the road as full time travellers on a budget. What are your experiences and suggestions. ie.,What work is out there if needed, tricks of the trad...

Valderi · Valderi

Hello everyone. I am a new member here though I have been reading through the forum for some weeks now. I want to head out on the road indefinitely and take my art around Australia. I have been attempting to work out what wattage of solar panels I will need and wondered if I could get some advice. I am loo...

MikeMin · MikeMin

Apologies in advance for the following 'extreme newbie' question: What do I need to do to run my 240v tv if we are not connected to mains power?

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We are very keen to do some free camping whilst tavelling. She who must be obeyed is a little concerned about the security aspect . What are peoples thoughts, experiences on this issue? Another point raised is , if we find somewhere we like and decide to set up camp for a few days how do you secure the van wh...

chezgo · chezgo

After we travelled around this amazing country of ours I need some info on a roadhouse that we didnt stop at Nundroo west of ceduna. Just some thoughts from anyone who stayed there what it is like hopefully not like a roadhouse that I think is now closed and was nearby where everywhere we went were warned...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hello everyone, We've had an email from Esther appealing for participants in an upcoming TV documentary she is making. The following is a brief description of her project along with contact details for anyone interested in getting more info: "I'm making a TV show about older people living l...

rabmail · rabmail

Rumour has it that Doug, Dusty and Slim are leaving FNQ and heading for Darwin. Has anyone sighted them. Dick

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	seeking a single lady , looking for a travelling companion, from Greenvale,qld single lady greenvale qld (Preview) Not sure if this is the right spot for this question, but, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I get too tired to drive myself around, all day. but would like to find an alternative. Also share the cost of petrol.	nancyhector	3	3534	09:47 AM Aug 10, 2008 by nancyhector
	Camping Gadget Advice (Preview) We're in the process of equipping ourselves for our upcoming journey and have been amazed by the number of handy camping gadgets out there. In our younger days, camping trips basically meant packing the sleeping bags, throwing in a couple of saucepans and a tin opener. Now there are portable Hill...	JanandBob	6	1673	05:32 PM Aug 9, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	running an onboard charger (Preview) I have an "onboard battery charger" so when I hook up to power it automatically charges first my starting battery and then my house battery through a solenoid setup, I was told by a wandering expert, whom shall remain nameless, that I am better off running my 300 watt inverter whilst drivi...	dave06	9	1770	05:43 PM Aug 7, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	towing with a jeep (Preview) If ever you wish to buy a tow vehicle do not buy a jeep Grand Cheerokee 40,000klms rated at 3,500kg broke the rear subframe. No help from Jeep Australia to speak of. This set up never went of the bitumen. Has been rplaced with a diesel cruiser much much better.	signwilson	5	1285	05:39 PM Aug 7, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Pathfinder towing Question (Preview) Have been wondering about this for sometime, finally asking - when towing my van, is it best to have the overdrive on or off? I found out recently that fuel consumption improves with it off under 80-90 and wondered if that was the same when towing. Also, what is the best method for towing up ranges - ie the...	tmw	2	1610	03:35 PM Aug 7, 2008 by tmw
	caravan insurance (Preview) Hi Wendy and I are joining the nomads early next year but finding a van insurance at a fair price has been hard to do. Could someone put me on to a good insurance to suit a new nomad. Happy Times Drongo Dave	drongo & wendy	3	890	09:16 AM Aug 7, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	How do you travel with LCD tv (Preview) We were wondering how much damage can be caused to an LCD tv when on the road? Do you take the tv off the arm and store it safely lying down. Is it preferable to keep it upright but off the arm and protected? Do you travel with it in you vehicle? Your input is appreciated.	MikeMin	4	1235	11:36 PM Aug 5, 2008 by MikeMin
	accomadation at Karratha (Preview) just recieved an email from Graham and Pat Hanson, (technomad) they are managing the tourist park at Karratha for a while, they say they are loving every minute of it and not looking forward to their first cyclone, they asked me to pass on a message, if you are thinking about travelling to Karratha (an...	dave06	1	986	05:59 AM Aug 4, 2008 by JanandBob
	A new newie (Preview) Gday all Just came across this very interesting forum so I can see Im going to get lots and lots of good info here. I am just about to fully retire and want to hit the road a bit more. At the moment I just do short hops in my Hilux ute that has a lined flexiglass canopy on the back. As this is a 2 door it gives me plen...	hagley	1	881	12:42 PM Aug 3, 2008 by dave06
	whats your thoughts on the monster paraded on the front page of the nomad (Preview) how would you like to try to park that little 9.1 mtr "beastie" in a one lane caravan park, neverlone feed the thing pulling it, absolutely beatifull inside but why would you bother leaving one mansion for another, wheres the "get away from it all" factor, had one pull in (not as b...	dave06	5	1154	11:36 AM Aug 3, 2008 by signwilson
	We'll soon be on our way (Preview) Well Folks We've booked our flight - leaving London Heathrow on 27 August, arriving Sydney on the morning of 28th. We'll be heading for my Aunt's place in Mount Colah for a couple of days and then on to Newcastle to see if we can find a suitable motorhome there - I understand it's a good place to start. ...	LesleyW	13	1965	12:26 AM Aug 2, 2008 by Silver Fox
	has any body had any success prospecting for gold (Preview) Time to get away from gennie non gennie thing ( been done to death, starting to get very silly) I have a scorpion gold stinger which everyone says is absolutely blue murder on gold, has anyone (1) got one (2) had any luck with it, I have tried a few places and found a lot of those ring pull things but no gold,...	dave06	9	1548	05:35 PM Aug 1, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Anderson Plug (Preview) I am aftersome advise on adnderson plugs. The auto electrician says I can either have it wired to the batteries to charge them and let the hot wire run the fridge or have the fridge wired to the plug. Which is the way to go? My battery charger doesn't seem to do a very good job and the solar panels (2 x 80W) wo...	Gary and Kerry	7	3321	10:48 PM Jul 29, 2008 by Mainey (wa)
	Full time Nomads (Preview) Looking for any full time nomads, by this I mean full time on the road, having your van as your full time home. We're in our early fifties and are about to take to the road as full time travellers on a budget. What are your experiences and suggestions. ie.,What work is out there if needed, tricks of the trad...	Freddos future	5	1726	08:10 PM Jul 28, 2008 by dave06
	Hello from Melbourne (Preview) Hello everyone. I am a new member here though I have been reading through the forum for some weeks now. I want to head out on the road indefinitely and take my art around Australia. I have been attempting to work out what wattage of solar panels I will need and wondered if I could get some advice. I am loo...	Valderi	11	1289	11:57 AM Jul 28, 2008 by dave06
	Running a 240v television (Preview) Apologies in advance for the following 'extreme newbie' question: What do I need to do to run my 240v tv if we are not connected to mains power?	MikeMin	8	1400	10:17 AM Jul 28, 2008 by dave06
	Free Camping (Preview) We are very keen to do some free camping whilst tavelling. She who must be obeyed is a little concerned about the security aspect . What are peoples thoughts, experiences on this issue? Another point raised is , if we find somewhere we like and decide to set up camp for a few days how do you secure the van wh...	Gary and Kerry	2	1148	04:10 PM Jul 27, 2008 by gitsho
	roadhouses (Preview) After we travelled around this amazing country of ours I need some info on a roadhouse that we didnt stop at Nundroo west of ceduna. Just some thoughts from anyone who stayed there what it is like hopefully not like a roadhouse that I think is now closed and was nearby where everywhere we went were warned...	chezgo	5	1017	01:49 PM Jul 25, 2008 by chezgo
	Anyone keen to take part in a TV Documentary? (Preview) Hello everyone, We've had an email from Esther appealing for participants in an upcoming TV documentary she is making. The following is a brief description of her project along with contact details for anyone interested in getting more info: "I'm making a TV show about older people living l...	Webmaster	3	1006	01:22 AM Jul 24, 2008 by LesleyW
	Where is Dong and Dusty (Preview) Rumour has it that Doug, Dusty and Slim are leaving FNQ and heading for Darwin. Has anyone sighted them. Dick	rabmail	3	1463	08:26 PM Jul 23, 2008 by The Bun
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