The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

From laneways drenched in graffiti to an ever-expanding silo trail breathing life into country towns, Australia has an eclectic mix of street art bound to compel even the firmest non-believers in the power of paint. The silos in Northam, WA, are examples of how street art can help bring new hope. Si...

bushranger · bushranger

During my research into national parks and the "Big Trip" I have come across many comments that state that generators cannot be taken into National Parks. This seemed incorrect -- can't take generators into National Parks??? so I emailed all National Parks Head Offices except Tasmania and all stat...

sealady · sealady

Recently I have become aware of 'shared occupancy' situations and am wondering if others would be interested in exploring setting something up for people like us? My idea is to set up a group of like minded people to buy a property together and we run it how we like. At this stage I have many ideas but one...

iana · iana

Coming up the Birdseye highway from Elliston SA, two large Stags ran across the road in front of us, gracefully leaping over the fence. They were as big as small steers complete with antlers. Red deer most likely.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

What do you do with glass jars and the like when travelling? Do you leave them in the cupboards or pack them separately with insulation? Any other tips for not spilling or breaking things when travelling?

JayDee · JayDee

I was just doing a bit if thinking re renting out our rig when it is sitting idle in our front yard especially during the summer months. Our van can only sleep 2. ( want we wanted.) Wondering the pros and cons would be. No doubt insurance would be No. 1 factor. What sort of weekly fees would apply?? Jay&...

AlanMo · AlanMo

Hi All First post from an almost Grey Nomad (sometime first half 2019 to start our Big Lap!) We will have a motorhome-with-toad combination, and will transfer our current two NSW E-tags to these vehicles. However a question has occurred to me: If the tag is on the toad windscreen, will it also incur its...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all would like to know has anyone joined one of these clubs that hold rallys and events during the year ? be nice to make a few new friends ... not so easy as you get older !!!! Enjoy hitting the road but would be even more enjoyable to do it with a group once in a while ...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Old Age, I decided, is a gift I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like m...

coltoni · coltoni

Hi Im interested in comments pros and cons relating to Iveco and vw motorhomes particularly 2004 through to 2013 models many thanks

mezza56 · mezza56

Having never cooked in a camp oven I'm looking for advice on best type , SS or cast iron being the two options , I have read the supposed advantages of both (ie) weight , less chance of breaking , heating variations . But those of you that have and are using the stainless steel version how do you get along coo...

bluecat · bluecat

Hi I am thinking of changing from my old trusted transit van to a slide on with a shower/toilet and am wanting to know the pros and cons on slide ons are they hard to load and unload/set up also safety when left in free camps while sight seeing Trying to reduce costs as currently two regos and insurance in Ql...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, As TC Owen is on its way & it seems Townsville might get "a bit of a touch up", I'm wondering what I should do to secure our van. It is under a carport, is protected from the NW by the house & partially from the SE by the neighbour's house. Winds with gusts up to 165Kph are predict...

gandk · gandk

Hi again. I have done a search but need some updated info. I need to replace the awning and measured it up to be 13 ft from middle of each arm. A local person in Mackay makes the vinyl awning for about $400 but doesn't fit them and I am unable to do so. I phoned Jayco in Mackay and to buy a new one the same size is $8...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-10/how-the-grey-nomad-lifestyle-may-change/10599340

pipes · pipes

Just received another text message re. $1000 of shopping. Checked with the local Coles. They say it's all bull****!!

Santa · Santa

https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/auto/2018/12/07/jeep-australian-struggles/

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm almost there: the house sold a month ago, the caravan is paid for and awaiting my pickup and I just have to sell and/or give away some "stuff", pack the caravan and then I'll be ready to hit the road - permanently. So, my question is: Any last minute advice for a new nomad?

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... As Emissions Controls Became Stricter In Europe, Car Makers With Diesel Vehicles Needed A Way Of Cleaning Up Nitrogen Oxide Emissions. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) Was Born. Read the article here Cheers - John

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone - just in case there are some night owls still up & have a cloud free sky. The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak (according to the Townsville Astronomy Group, i...

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	Street art that's really worth hitting the road for..... (Preview) From laneways drenched in graffiti to an ever-expanding silo trail breathing life into country towns, Australia has an eclectic mix of street art bound to compel even the firmest non-believers in the power of paint. The silos in Northam, WA, are examples of how street art can help bring new hope. Si...	kiwijims	21	1491	07:35 PM Dec 21, 2018 by yobarr
	Generators in National Parks. (Preview) During my research into national parks and the "Big Trip" I have come across many comments that state that generators cannot be taken into National Parks. This seemed incorrect -- can't take generators into National Parks??? so I emailed all National Parks Head Offices except Tasmania and all stat...	bushranger	24	2097	05:45 PM Dec 21, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Alternative to retirement home. Would you be interested in being part of a 'multiple occupancy' home base? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Recently I have become aware of 'shared occupancy' situations and am wondering if others would be interested in exploring setting something up for people like us? My idea is to set up a group of like minded people to buy a property together and we run it how we like. At this stage I have many ideas but one...	sealady	34	1757	04:15 PM Dec 21, 2018 by Goldfinger
	Have the raindeer deserted Santa (Preview) Coming up the Birdseye highway from Elliston SA, two large Stags ran across the road in front of us, gracefully leaping over the fence. They were as big as small steers complete with antlers. Red deer most likely.	iana	16	1127	10:59 AM Dec 20, 2018 by Cupie
	Glass breakage when travelling (Preview) What do you do with glass jars and the like when travelling? Do you leave them in the cupboards or pack them separately with insulation? Any other tips for not spilling or breaking things when travelling?	Mike Harding	25	1359	08:22 AM Dec 20, 2018 by Relax-n
	Renting out ones Caravan..Pros & Cons. (Preview) I was just doing a bit if thinking re renting out our rig when it is sitting idle in our front yard especially during the summer months. Our van can only sleep 2. ( want we wanted.) Wondering the pros and cons would be. No doubt insurance would be No. 1 factor. What sort of weekly fees would apply?? Jay&...	JayDee	10	1484	10:27 PM Dec 19, 2018 by dieseltojo
	Road Toll electronic tags when towing a toad (Preview) Hi All First post from an almost Grey Nomad (sometime first half 2019 to start our Big Lap!) We will have a motorhome-with-toad combination, and will transfer our current two NSW E-tags to these vehicles. However a question has occurred to me: If the tag is on the toad windscreen, will it also incur its...	AlanMo	12	1293	09:42 AM Dec 19, 2018 by woolman
	joining a motorhome club .. like the cmca (Preview) Hi all would like to know has anyone joined one of these clubs that hold rallys and events during the year ? be nice to make a few new friends ... not so easy as you get older !!!! Enjoy hitting the road but would be even more enjoyable to do it with a group once in a while ...	goldenyears	9	1402	07:02 AM Dec 19, 2018 by goldenyears
	Friends forever (Preview) Old Age, I decided, is a gift I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like m...	Wombat 280	10	865	09:02 PM Dec 18, 2018 by Wizardofoz
	looking at diiferent motor homes (Preview) Hi Im interested in comments pros and cons relating to Iveco and vw motorhomes particularly 2004 through to 2013 models many thanks	coltoni	5	880	11:24 AM Dec 18, 2018 by dundreamin
	camp oven (Preview) Having never cooked in a camp oven I'm looking for advice on best type , SS or cast iron being the two options , I have read the supposed advantages of both (ie) weight , less chance of breaking , heating variations . But those of you that have and are using the stainless steel version how do you get along coo...	mezza56	8	1426	11:51 AM Dec 17, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	SLIDE ON'S (Preview) Hi I am thinking of changing from my old trusted transit van to a slide on with a shower/toilet and am wanting to know the pros and cons on slide ons are they hard to load and unload/set up also safety when left in free camps while sight seeing Trying to reduce costs as currently two regos and insurance in Ql...	bluecat	6	1483	10:40 PM Dec 16, 2018 by Gary and Barb
	Preparing a caravan for a cyclone (Preview) Hello everyone, As TC Owen is on its way & it seems Townsville might get "a bit of a touch up", I'm wondering what I should do to secure our van. It is under a carport, is protected from the NW by the house & partially from the SE by the neighbour's house. Winds with gusts up to 165Kph are predict...	Warren-Pat_01	4	1322	03:11 PM Dec 16, 2018 by PeterX
	REPLACING ROLL OUT AWNING?? (Preview) Hi again. I have done a search but need some updated info. I need to replace the awning and measured it up to be 13 ft from middle of each arm. A local person in Mackay makes the vinyl awning for about $400 but doesn't fit them and I am unable to do so. I phoned Jayco in Mackay and to buy a new one the same size is $8...	gandk	8	1005	10:45 AM Dec 16, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Are we the last generation of grey nomads (Preview) https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-10/how-the-grey-nomad-lifestyle-may-change/10599340	Whenarewethere	26	1764	09:48 AM Dec 16, 2018 by Wizardofoz
	Coles $1000 free gift!? (Preview) Just received another text message re. $1000 of shopping. Checked with the local Coles. They say it's all bull****!!	pipes	2	925	06:49 AM Dec 16, 2018 by JayDee
	‘Total lemons’: Jeep’s struggles continue to grow ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/auto/2018/12/07/jeep-australian-struggles/	Santa	64	3072	11:29 PM Dec 15, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Any last minute advice before I go permanent nomad? (Preview) I'm almost there: the house sold a month ago, the caravan is paid for and awaiting my pickup and I just have to sell and/or give away some "stuff", pack the caravan and then I'll be ready to hit the road - permanently. So, my question is: Any last minute advice for a new nomad?	Mike Harding	22	1375	06:52 PM Dec 15, 2018 by brickies
	What is ADBLUE and why do you need to know? (Preview) Gday... As Emissions Controls Became Stricter In Europe, Car Makers With Diesel Vehicles Needed A Way Of Cleaning Up Nitrogen Oxide Emissions. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) Was Born. Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	14	3692	02:43 PM Dec 15, 2018 by Greg 1
	Meteor Show tonight for the Night Owls (Preview) Hello everyone - just in case there are some night owls still up & have a cloud free sky. The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak (according to the Townsville Astronomy Group, i...	Warren-Pat_01	0	479	11:14 PM Dec 14, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
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