The Grey Nomads - General

Technomad · Technomad

Heading west. Leaving Adelaide for Eucla, 3am start, car only, hopefully reach Eucla before dark. Prebooked motel, next day to Kalgoorlie,the following day to Perth. Two driving, does it sound practical, any advice appreciated. Should we bypass Kalgoorlie, for the park want's upfront payment....

dave06 · dave06

Just wondering if anyone has been through the gramps since she caught alight, have the wildlife came back yet, are the trees refoliated or is it still burnt and barren and bereft of life -- Edited by dave06 at 12:32, 2008-07-04

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

The Bacon Tree Two Mexicans are stuck in the desert, wandering aimlessly and close to death. They are close to just lying down and waiting for the inevitable, when all of a sudden....... "Hey Pepe, do you smell what I smell. Ees bacon I is sure of eet." "Si, Luis eet smells like bacon to m...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Hello forum readers... I am asking if I require a special 240V extension lead at caravan and camping grounds. I only have a home built little camper, and really just need power ocasionally for a light and battery re-charging. So do I need a special lead with the huge 15amp earth, or will a domestic lea...

JanandBob · JanandBob

We're continuing our planning and are counting down now for our departure in Sept. (Can't come soon enough!) We've been reading mixed reviews of GPS devices. Some people say that they're really only useful in towns and that most National Parks don't show up in detail on them. Does anyone have any...

dave06 · dave06

Am I to understand the term "grey nomad" has now been extended to those among us that merely take longer holidays than others, or is it if one takes any sort of break and travels at all for any length of time automatically makes one a "grey nomad". have I already become one and real...

Webmaster · Webmaster

We've had an email from a lady who is interested in travelling around Australia in a motorhome or bus. She hasn't seen too many 4WD versions of these types of vehicles and would love to get some feedback from others regarding the pros and cons of 4WD rigs. Can you have a good trip and really see Aust...

Technomad · Technomad

Has anyone kept examples of caravan rear end name signs, names and funny ones. If i was game enough mine would be Graham and Panadol. Work wanted, good idea or not. One couple i met had to put a sliding sign because they were inundated with work offers while travelling espcially in WA.

Technomad · Technomad

Sold house after 32 yrs, new van with every luxury. On site near the sea for over 2 yrs and loving it. Van has done 27000 meters and does not shown any sign of wear. Thought i would miss a bath but the park has one, Foxtel satelite and wireless internet and a lawn to look after if i feel like it why would you miss...

Wheels · Wheels

I have recently travelled to WA from Wodonga (Vic) Drove to Adelaide then caught the Indian Pacific to Perth with the car on the back of the train While in WA, stayed in Perth, Fremantle, Bunbury, Margaret River, Hamelin Bay, Walpole, Albany, Esperence, detoured to Wave Rock for a night Drove the Null...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hello everyone, We've had an email from a couple who have purchased a Sat dish from ebay and are having lots of trouble trying to set it up. They are hoping someone out there knows the protocol to setting up for the reception of imparja and southern cross television programs. Apparently, they fa...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

I read in my toilet instruction book that you shouldn't travel with the flush tank full. I thought this was a bit strange, can anyone please help out on this?

New members · clazandaza

My husband of 35 odd years and myself have sold the old campa trainer and purchased a little pop top van. We have travelled mostly over Western Qld and N.T. but lately have been living in Cairns and love the National Parks Camping areas. Love to camp in the free roadside areas with other travellers. M...

MikeMin · MikeMin

Do you think it advisable to join the various park's memberships? Does the 10% discount really mount up to much? We will also throw in quite a bit of free camp sites to keep costs down. Also which are the best caravanning travel guides to purchase?

Nenie23 · Nenie23

Hi All, Hubby, kids and I are looking at taking work on a Cattle Station at Theodore QLD. Wondering if you have travelled there and may have any suggestions of what we can look at in our spare time. Our two kids are 9 and 7 and love the idea of being on a farm. Thanks Nenie!!!!!

MikeMin · MikeMin

Due to my undexpected retrenchment - which has turned out to be a blessing in disguise - we are planning to leave Melbourne as soon as November. We realise that the Nov/Dec holiday period can be a nightmare and as we are very new to vanning, would really like some advice as where to go at this time of the ye...

marg · marg

Hi My husband Ron and myself have a small property just north of Cooktown, Qld and are offering WOOFFING opportunities to self sufficient Grey Nomads who are looking for somewhere to stay in exchange for some light duties on the property - gardening, weed, cooking, sewing, some trade work. No object...

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

It is with regret that I inform all, that Dusty is now vision impaired and has now received assistance thru Guide Dogs Australia...Naturally Doug is coping as well as can be expected. Keep the chin up Doug.. Pics of Dusty with his new aids... Woof woof from all ya friends...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hello everyone, We have been contacted by Dr Patricia Obst who is keen to get 'the grey nomad perspective' for her research. Your views and input would be much appreciated and will be put to good use. The following is some information about the research and a link to take part: A team of researchers...

JanandBob · JanandBob

We are in the process of setting up our rig for departure in September (can't wait!). We're just wondering if it's worth getting a UHF radio fitted into our Landcruiser of if all the new technology like GPS and mobile phones has made them outdated?. We're planning to take a couple of 4WD tracks on ou...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	WA Bound (Preview) Heading west. Leaving Adelaide for Eucla, 3am start, car only, hopefully reach Eucla before dark. Prebooked motel, next day to Kalgoorlie,the following day to Perth. Two driving, does it sound practical, any advice appreciated. Should we bypass Kalgoorlie, for the park want's upfront payment....	Technomad	7	1318	10:47 AM Jul 5, 2008 by dave06
	anyone been through the grampians since the fire (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has been through the gramps since she caught alight, have the wildlife came back yet, are the trees refoliated or is it still burnt and barren and bereft of life -- Edited by dave06 at 12:32, 2008-07-04	dave06	2	892	10:38 AM Jul 4, 2008 by Wheels
	Worst JOKE Wednesday (Preview) The Bacon Tree Two Mexicans are stuck in the desert, wandering aimlessly and close to death. They are close to just lying down and waiting for the inevitable, when all of a sudden....... "Hey Pepe, do you smell what I smell. Ees bacon I is sure of eet." "Si, Luis eet smells like bacon to m...	Crazy Dog	2	1369	09:16 PM Jul 3, 2008 by Crazy Dog
	Extension leads ??? (Preview) Hello forum readers... I am asking if I require a special 240V extension lead at caravan and camping grounds. I only have a home built little camper, and really just need power ocasionally for a light and battery re-charging. So do I need a special lead with the huge 15amp earth, or will a domestic lea...	Ole Grizzly	5	1337	08:19 PM Jul 3, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	GPS or maps? (Preview) We're continuing our planning and are counting down now for our departure in Sept. (Can't come soon enough!) We've been reading mixed reviews of GPS devices. Some people say that they're really only useful in towns and that most National Parks don't show up in detail on them. Does anyone have any...	JanandBob	13	2442	08:13 PM Jul 3, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	will someone tell me what a "grey nomad" is now (Preview) Am I to understand the term "grey nomad" has now been extended to those among us that merely take longer holidays than others, or is it if one takes any sort of break and travels at all for any length of time automatically makes one a "grey nomad". have I already become one and real...	dave06	4	1241	08:10 PM Jul 3, 2008 by dave06
	Do you really need a 4WD? (Preview) We've had an email from a lady who is interested in travelling around Australia in a motorhome or bus. She hasn't seen too many 4WD versions of these types of vehicles and would love to get some feedback from others regarding the pros and cons of 4WD rigs. Can you have a good trip and really see Aust...	Webmaster	6	1766	08:02 PM Jul 3, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Signage (Preview) Has anyone kept examples of caravan rear end name signs, names and funny ones. If i was game enough mine would be Graham and Panadol. Work wanted, good idea or not. One couple i met had to put a sliding sign because they were inundated with work offers while travelling espcially in WA.	Technomad	5	1161	03:02 PM Jul 1, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	House to Heaven (Preview) Sold house after 32 yrs, new van with every luxury. On site near the sea for over 2 yrs and loving it. Van has done 27000 meters and does not shown any sign of wear. Thought i would miss a bath but the park has one, Foxtel satelite and wireless internet and a lawn to look after if i feel like it why would you miss...	Technomad	4	1082	01:34 PM Jun 30, 2008 by dave06
	Just travelled to WA (Preview) I have recently travelled to WA from Wodonga (Vic) Drove to Adelaide then caught the Indian Pacific to Perth with the car on the back of the train While in WA, stayed in Perth, Fremantle, Bunbury, Margaret River, Hamelin Bay, Walpole, Albany, Esperence, detoured to Wave Rock for a night Drove the Null...	Wheels	1	809	05:24 PM Jun 29, 2008 by dave06
	Setting up Portable Sat Gear (Preview) Hello everyone, We've had an email from a couple who have purchased a Sat dish from ebay and are having lots of trouble trying to set it up. They are hoping someone out there knows the protocol to setting up for the reception of imparja and southern cross television programs. Apparently, they fa...	Webmaster	6	1551	06:02 PM Jun 25, 2008 by dave06
	Toilet Help (Preview) I read in my toilet instruction book that you shouldn't travel with the flush tank full. I thought this was a bit strange, can anyone please help out on this?	Gary and Kerry	4	1322	05:32 PM Jun 23, 2008 by Gary and Kerry
	New members clazandaza (Preview) My husband of 35 odd years and myself have sold the old campa trainer and purchased a little pop top van. We have travelled mostly over Western Qld and N.T. but lately have been living in Cairns and love the National Parks Camping areas. Love to camp in the free roadside areas with other travellers. M...	clazandaza	14	1483	05:07 PM Jun 23, 2008 by Knightrider
	Joining Parks VIP memberships (Preview) Do you think it advisable to join the various park's memberships? Does the 10% discount really mount up to much? We will also throw in quite a bit of free camp sites to keep costs down. Also which are the best caravanning travel guides to purchase?	MikeMin	3	1110	11:42 AM Jun 23, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	What to do in Theodore QLD? (Preview) Hi All, Hubby, kids and I are looking at taking work on a Cattle Station at Theodore QLD. Wondering if you have travelled there and may have any suggestions of what we can look at in our spare time. Our two kids are 9 and 7 and love the idea of being on a farm. Thanks Nenie!!!!!	Nenie23	3	1159	10:47 PM Jun 21, 2008 by Doug and Dusty
	Leaving earlier than anticipated - help! (Preview) Due to my undexpected retrenchment - which has turned out to be a blessing in disguise - we are planning to leave Melbourne as soon as November. We realise that the Nov/Dec holiday period can be a nightmare and as we are very new to vanning, would really like some advice as where to go at this time of the ye...	MikeMin	3	972	12:04 PM Jun 21, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Grey Nomad WOOFERS (Preview) Hi My husband Ron and myself have a small property just north of Cooktown, Qld and are offering WOOFFING opportunities to self sufficient Grey Nomads who are looking for somewhere to stay in exchange for some light duties on the property - gardening, weed, cooking, sewing, some trade work. No object...	marg	5	1331	08:35 AM Jun 21, 2008 by marg
	Dusty gets old!!! (Preview) It is with regret that I inform all, that Dusty is now vision impaired and has now received assistance thru Guide Dogs Australia...Naturally Doug is coping as well as can be expected. Keep the chin up Doug.. Pics of Dusty with his new aids... Woof woof from all ya friends...	Crazy Dog	1	892	06:59 PM Jun 19, 2008 by Doug and Dusty
	Research Project on Your Experiences on the Road (Preview) Hello everyone, We have been contacted by Dr Patricia Obst who is keen to get 'the grey nomad perspective' for her research. Your views and input would be much appreciated and will be put to good use. The following is some information about the research and a link to take part: A team of researchers...	Webmaster	0	994	11:49 AM Jun 19, 2008 by Webmaster
	UHF radios (Preview) We are in the process of setting up our rig for departure in September (can't wait!). We're just wondering if it's worth getting a UHF radio fitted into our Landcruiser of if all the new technology like GPS and mobile phones has made them outdated?. We're planning to take a couple of 4WD tracks on ou...	JanandBob	5	1304	11:25 AM Jun 19, 2008 by Basil Faulty
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