The Grey Nomads - General

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

Every year I come to Philippines and stay in my house in Cebu. Before returning to live in Australia in 2004, I lived in the northern part of the Country for almost 20 years. Typhoon season here is usually between May and November, and they usually hit the southern islands. In November 2013, Super Typho...

Hetho · Hetho

I know this topic has been up in the last month or so, but I thought this was worth a post. Tumby Bay, SA. (Eyre Peninsular, jut north on Port Lincoln.) Regards. Hetho -- Edited by Hetho on Monday 31st of December 2018 05:27:38 PM

Ger08 · Ger08

Just wondering if there any opinions on Stone Stompers v Rock Tamers? Im looking at both and would value any opinions on them.

SnowT · SnowT

I have to make the decision soon of whether I Import a Coaster Bus from Japan.. I want an automatic so I can let mum grab it at anytime, I'm not using it.. Mum Would Like to go Back to Tassie and Tour around and the bus will give her the chance to do so.. some would say that the issue is Price.. I have looked at th...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Another accident on the Nullarbor Travellers in a wizz bang type campervan, said they were blown off the road, and overturned Lady trapped but luckily draged out of vehicle Vehicle then caught fire and was totally destroyed Just a very friendly reminder, to first timers, from someone who has crosse...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

Hi all, couldn't find any info re the above two sites at the present time, so decided to give this a go. Thinking of heading to one or the other in a few days(New Years Day), have a big rig and would like to know if there are many there atm, as it will be us and our daughter & partner in a caravan for a few days...

Treecrest · Treecrest

Is it packed? We are thinking of coming early Jan.

AlexB · AlexB

Hi Finally sorted out which poptop to get - one of the new Jayco Journey's replacing the Freedom range. Only 14' but suitable for solo travel and delivery in early April The new Pajero Sports should be able to handle this van OK. Anyway - first major trip will be to Maleny in Qld from Wollongong, and tryin...

PeterX · PeterX

https://www.smh.com.au/money/borrowing/government-pension-loans-scheme-needs-adviser-exemption-20180618-p4zm4v.html

mgtlat · mgtlat

Looking at the lightweight Jurgens range of caravans which are capable of being towed with a smaller SUV! We have a BMW X3 30D Turbo Diesel. ATM 2400 Towball 200. Should be good to go on a 21ft? Those Nomads who do have them ...........................are you impressed and what do you tow it with? Ch...

scoota · scoota

Hi Just getting ready to leave for Tassie. What would be a average time to get from Brisbane to Port Melbourne it says 18 .5 hours on google. Plus whats the more enjoyable inland or coastal route. We leave end o January 2019 and must be in Melbourne by end of February. Cheers Scoota

JayDee · JayDee

Well it is all over for another 12 months. Bloody expensive day, but worth every $$$ of it to enjoy the family gathering. Did the old White Bearded man give you what you wanted???? Happy trails in 2019 Jay&Dee

rrakausk · rrakausk

Hi. I just read in the RV Daily that the Caravan Parks Association has forced Rockhampton Council to close their city free camp via legal action. So much for free choice in Australia. I have used van parks in the past before I retired, but now free camp wherever possible. I know it is illegal to be poor in A...

The Travelling Dillberries · The Travelling Dillberries

We have just had our Insurance policy updated to cover 10 weeks we will not be in residence. Many policies do not cover you when you are not actually living there. Worth checking.

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

On our Scenic Cruise, Amsterdam to Budapest a couple of years ago, at a number of stops we saw a number of motorhomes in some instances 20 or more parked on Tar adjacent to the wharf, similar but not so frequent in France recently, some with a dump point and water with no toilets and big bin rubbish contain...

terriwa · terriwa

any thoughts on these

iana · iana

Travelling full time on the road, I can't believe the amount of rubbish and human excreta at the rest stops, surely people have some respect for their country, and I do not believe it is the RV'ers doing all this. Some crazy drivers on the road, don't know what the solid white lines mean. Speeding with ca...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

merry Christmas to all our travelling friends, keep safe

Swampy42 · Swampy42

Hi everyone and a merry Christmas to you all i hope this doesnt come across as political, but it now appears that the caravan parks are lobbying their respective councils, with success, to close down the free camping areas, forcing the caravaners to stay at the parks at ridiculous prices. This has sta...

Santa · Santa

From the Sydney Morning Herald.Grey nomads targeted by classified scammers 22 December 2018 9:46amCrooks are baiting Australias travelling retirees with fake ads for boats, motor homes and machinery, tricking them into transferring money and passing them onto accomplices who are successfu...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	ANOTHER PHILIPPINE TYPHOON (Preview) Every year I come to Philippines and stay in my house in Cebu. Before returning to live in Australia in 2004, I lived in the northern part of the Country for almost 20 years. Typhoon season here is usually between May and November, and they usually hit the southern islands. In November 2013, Super Typho...	Big Gorilla	9	1191	11:45 AM Jan 2, 2019 by rodrocket
	Silo Art, found a good on today (Preview) I know this topic has been up in the last month or so, but I thought this was worth a post. Tumby Bay, SA. (Eyre Peninsular, jut north on Port Lincoln.) Regards. Hetho -- Edited by Hetho on Monday 31st of December 2018 05:27:38 PM	Hetho	2	965	12:39 AM Jan 2, 2019 by Farmhat
	Stone Stompers v Rock Tamers (Preview) Just wondering if there any opinions on Stone Stompers v Rock Tamers? Im looking at both and would value any opinions on them.	Ger08	11	11362	09:15 PM Jan 1, 2019 by Stephcott
	Coaster.. To import or Not import.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have to make the decision soon of whether I Import a Coaster Bus from Japan.. I want an automatic so I can let mum grab it at anytime, I'm not using it.. Mum Would Like to go Back to Tassie and Tour around and the bus will give her the chance to do so.. some would say that the issue is Price.. I have looked at th...	SnowT	39	7729	09:34 AM Jan 1, 2019 by Jaahn
	Another accident on the Nullarbor (Preview) Another accident on the Nullarbor Travellers in a wizz bang type campervan, said they were blown off the road, and overturned Lady trapped but luckily draged out of vehicle Vehicle then caught fire and was totally destroyed Just a very friendly reminder, to first timers, from someone who has crosse...	Tony Bev	4	1931	10:44 AM Dec 31, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Greens Lake & Aysons Reserve Query Please!!!! (Preview) Hi all, couldn't find any info re the above two sites at the present time, so decided to give this a go. Thinking of heading to one or the other in a few days(New Years Day), have a big rig and would like to know if there are many there atm, as it will be us and our daughter & partner in a caravan for a few days...	gypsynolmate	13	2162	06:47 PM Dec 30, 2018 by gypsynolmate
	Shannon NP WA (Preview) Is it packed? We are thinking of coming early Jan.	Treecrest	3	883	07:50 PM Dec 29, 2018 by elliemike
	Roadside overnight stops Sydney to Brisbane (Preview) Hi Finally sorted out which poptop to get - one of the new Jayco Journey's replacing the Freedom range. Only 14' but suitable for solo travel and delivery in early April The new Pajero Sports should be able to handle this van OK. Anyway - first major trip will be to Maleny in Qld from Wollongong, and tryin...	AlexB	10	3313	03:52 PM Dec 29, 2018 by Dunmowin
	government's reverse mortgage (Preview) https://www.smh.com.au/money/borrowing/government-pension-loans-scheme-needs-adviser-exemption-20180618-p4zm4v.html	PeterX	4	1066	07:45 PM Dec 28, 2018 by Terryt
	Jurgen Lunagazer- towing? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking at the lightweight Jurgens range of caravans which are capable of being towed with a smaller SUV! We have a BMW X3 30D Turbo Diesel. ATM 2400 Towball 200. Should be good to go on a 21ft? Those Nomads who do have them ...........................are you impressed and what do you tow it with? Ch...	mgtlat	46	5056	05:43 PM Dec 28, 2018 by Ron-D
	Brisbane to Port of Melbourne (Preview) Hi Just getting ready to leave for Tassie. What would be a average time to get from Brisbane to Port Melbourne it says 18 .5 hours on google. Plus whats the more enjoyable inland or coastal route. We leave end o January 2019 and must be in Melbourne by end of February. Cheers Scoota	scoota	8	1265	11:28 AM Dec 28, 2018 by Long Weekend
	Bye Bye Santa (Preview) Well it is all over for another 12 months. Bloody expensive day, but worth every $$$ of it to enjoy the family gathering. Did the old White Bearded man give you what you wanted???? Happy trails in 2019 Jay&Dee	JayDee	8	1021	09:10 PM Dec 26, 2018 by Gary and Barb
	Legal Ramifications after Rockhampton free camp closure ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi. I just read in the RV Daily that the Caravan Parks Association has forced Rockhampton Council to close their city free camp via legal action. So much for free choice in Australia. I have used van parks in the past before I retired, but now free camp wherever possible. I know it is illegal to be poor in A...	rrakausk	30	2220	08:23 PM Dec 26, 2018 by Big Gorilla
	House n Contents Insurance while away travelling (Preview) We have just had our Insurance policy updated to cover 10 weeks we will not be in residence. Many policies do not cover you when you are not actually living there. Worth checking.	The Travelling Dillberries	4	971	06:58 PM Dec 26, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Parking/Camping/Overnighting in Cities (Preview) On our Scenic Cruise, Amsterdam to Budapest a couple of years ago, at a number of stops we saw a number of motorhomes in some instances 20 or more parked on Tar adjacent to the wharf, similar but not so frequent in France recently, some with a dump point and water with no toilets and big bin rubbish contain...	PeterInSa	17	1748	03:55 PM Dec 26, 2018 by TheHeaths
	crystal lithium batteries (Preview) any thoughts on these	terriwa	6	1104	07:11 AM Dec 25, 2018 by Cloak
	Travelling full time on the road (Preview) Travelling full time on the road, I can't believe the amount of rubbish and human excreta at the rest stops, surely people have some respect for their country, and I do not believe it is the RV'ers doing all this. Some crazy drivers on the road, don't know what the solid white lines mean. Speeding with ca...	iana	20	1734	07:10 AM Dec 25, 2018 by Cloak
	Christmas wishes (Preview) merry Christmas to all our travelling friends, keep safe	Juggenaut	10	874	08:58 PM Dec 24, 2018 by Stretch60
	Free camping shut downs ( 1 2 3 4 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone and a merry Christmas to you all i hope this doesnt come across as political, but it now appears that the caravan parks are lobbying their respective councils, with success, to close down the free camping areas, forcing the caravaners to stay at the parks at ridiculous prices. This has sta...	Swampy42	107	4988	06:10 PM Dec 24, 2018 by Webmaster
	Grey nomads targeted by classified scammers (Preview) From the Sydney Morning Herald.Grey nomads targeted by classified scammers 22 December 2018 9:46amCrooks are baiting Australias travelling retirees with fake ads for boats, motor homes and machinery, tricking them into transferring money and passing them onto accomplices who are successfu...	Santa	5	1052	04:26 PM Dec 24, 2018 by Dougwe
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