The Grey Nomads - General

Fine Elsewhere · Fine Elsewhere

Id love to chat with those who live on the road. Id love to hear your stories, the good and the bad, where you are and what you are doing and I guess just live vicariously through you until our time comes.

Kebbin · Kebbin

It would be interesting to hear from fellow Grey Nomads on their experiences during Cyclone Debbie, like whether advice given was good or if you infact took your own or if you stayed put? Keb

Papou · Papou

Aftersales :) , good , bad , mediocre . Know this maybe a touchy question ?? So feel free to PM if you dont want to respond to the post. Got the feeling they are good to do bussiness with but one never fully knows unless one asks :). Kind Thanks in advance ey :).

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

I have been reading in this forum about how nervous Solo travelers and indeed nervous couples about staying at National Parks , Forest Free Camps and other remote locations. Apart from one incident recently near Taree NSW when some hooligans robbed the car while the owners were in the toilets at a hig...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, my blog this month is jampacked and i want to do some now n some later. Can i save it as a draft in the nomads forum. I do not have office programme. Thanks

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Not normally we have so much rain both sides of the ditch .. Sheesh ! Over on East, North Island at present . 150mm rain on one hour ..

Fine Elsewhere · Fine Elsewhere

Hi everyone, We are in the very early stages of researching what set up to buy to go permanently on the road. Our heads are spinning and our eyes are bleeding

I'd love to hear from people about the pros and cons of towing a little 4wd behind please. Thanks

civillian · civillian

Hi, have also posted in techies corner. Our Nissan Civillian 1992 recently copped a fair bit of water under it in the recent NSW floods (to the step well). Next day tried to start it, it lurched forward and stalled, the gear seemed stuck and would not engage with motor going. Today same thing, although w...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We have a 11 year old grandson who played Soccer for three years here in Australia prior to going to the United Kingdom for two years, where he played Soccer with other kids his own age in London for two seasons. The family has now returned home and have no plans to go overseas again any time soon so grand...

Fine Elsewhere · Fine Elsewhere

Are you allowed to put relevant but commercial websites in your signature? I read the forum rules but no mention there.

civillian · civillian

Can anyone tell me does this model (Civilian 1992 bus) have an adjustable clutch if so what is the proceedure ?. I have looked at cuppas manual and cannot find a page on this subject. Thanks

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Everywhere we go recently we see sights like this. A few days ago we saw one that had self destructed after being heavily roped down. There was an internal crack between the wall & ceiling running the full length of the awning. Costly! -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Sunday 26th of March 2017 07:...

bill12 · bill12

I just jot back to the island before Cyclone Debbie, and went for a fish with a mate. Landed this mack. 25.03kgs or 55lbs. at Cordellia rocks. it had 5 ft long fillets! Gave most of it to friends , and kept half a fillet for myself. Nice eating. Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 1st of April 2017 11:04:05 A...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... [ apologies Cindy - but I thought it the easiest way to get the info into this forum] http://www.caravanningnews.com/safechk.htm Cheers - John

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2017/insurer-backs-fibreglass-construction-58892/

jandm · jandm

Hi we are doing an east to west crossing of the Simpson Desert with friends and then continuing across to WA with them. Due to the itinerary, schedule, etc, we need to drop our van off on the western side of the Simpson before heading back to Birdsville where we will be meeting up with our friends. Can anyb...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all Just a quick note to let you know we will be in the Flinders Ranges starting 9th October this year. Anyone wanting to avoid that area would not be great to miss you. We will be at the Wilpena Pound caravan park. Big blue RAAF ensign on the van, cant miss me. OH dont stop for happy hour either.. Cheer...

JocknNik · JocknNik

After a truly wonderful first attempt at caravan touring, today I finally got to finish editing and compiling the nearly 2500 images we took on the road. I see it as the last act in the episode even though we came home just before Christmas. We'd lived in a caravan for 10 years way back when, but never took...

MARCH 2017 UPDATE IN 'MEMBERS BLOGS' · Dougwe

Finally managed to get it from the printers

kiwijims · kiwijims

The unusually damp wet season is testing the resilience of residents in Western Australia's remote north, who say they are enduring "A1 cabin fever" as their communities are cut off by flooding.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-02/remote-living-on-a-wa-property-cut-off-by-floodin...

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	Full time nomads (Preview) Id love to chat with those who live on the road. Id love to hear your stories, the good and the bad, where you are and what you are doing and I guess just live vicariously through you until our time comes.	Fine Elsewhere	9	1197	11:39 AM Apr 7, 2017 by Fine Elsewhere
	How did GN's fare during Cyclone Debbie (Preview) It would be interesting to hear from fellow Grey Nomads on their experiences during Cyclone Debbie, like whether advice given was good or if you infact took your own or if you stayed put? Keb	Kebbin	15	2127	08:55 PM Apr 6, 2017 by Daveo85
	Hinterland Caravans (Preview) Aftersales :) , good , bad , mediocre . Know this maybe a touchy question ?? So feel free to PM if you dont want to respond to the post. Got the feeling they are good to do bussiness with but one never fully knows unless one asks :). Kind Thanks in advance ey :).	Papou	3	1752	06:50 PM Apr 6, 2017 by Papou
	Safety Camping at Remote Camps Is there any Reports of Problems ? (Preview) I have been reading in this forum about how nervous Solo travelers and indeed nervous couples about staying at National Parks , Forest Free Camps and other remote locations. Apart from one incident recently near Taree NSW when some hooligans robbed the car while the owners were in the toilets at a hig...	Peter Rose	29	1712	04:07 PM Apr 6, 2017 by Linzeelou
	blog section question (Preview) hello everyone, my blog this month is jampacked and i want to do some now n some later. Can i save it as a draft in the nomads forum. I do not have office programme. Thanks	the rocket	9	839	11:06 AM Apr 6, 2017 by Cupie
	Had enough rain NZ and Oz ! (Preview) Not normally we have so much rain both sides of the ditch .. Sheesh ! Over on East, North Island at present . 150mm rain on one hour ..	Aus-Kiwi	11	905	10:58 AM Apr 6, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	To those with buses or motorhomes (Preview) Hi everyone, We are in the very early stages of researching what set up to buy to go permanently on the road. Our heads are spinning and our eyes are bleeding I'd love to hear from people about the pros and cons of towing a little 4wd behind please. Thanks	Fine Elsewhere	20	2231	07:48 PM Apr 5, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Clutch / non shifting gears (Preview) Hi, have also posted in techies corner. Our Nissan Civillian 1992 recently copped a fair bit of water under it in the recent NSW floods (to the step well). Next day tried to start it, it lurched forward and stalled, the gear seemed stuck and would not engage with motor going. Today same thing, although w...	civillian	4	857	07:27 PM Apr 5, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Do your Grandchildren play Soccer (Preview) We have a 11 year old grandson who played Soccer for three years here in Australia prior to going to the United Kingdom for two years, where he played Soccer with other kids his own age in London for two seasons. The family has now returned home and have no plans to go overseas again any time soon so grand...	aussietraveller	10	1002	06:33 PM Apr 5, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Signature question (Preview) Are you allowed to put relevant but commercial websites in your signature? I read the forum rules but no mention there.	Fine Elsewhere	6	966	01:33 PM Apr 5, 2017 by Fine Elsewhere
	nissan civilian bus 1992. (Preview) Can anyone tell me does this model (Civilian 1992 bus) have an adjustable clutch if so what is the proceedure ?. I have looked at cuppas manual and cannot find a page on this subject. Thanks	civillian	0	718	09:55 AM Apr 5, 2017 by civillian
	Look After Your Awnings Folks! (Preview) Everywhere we go recently we see sights like this. A few days ago we saw one that had self destructed after being heavily roped down. There was an internal crack between the wall & ceiling running the full length of the awning. Costly! -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Sunday 26th of March 2017 07:...	Desert Dweller	16	1776	05:40 AM Apr 5, 2017 by sandsmere
	55LBS SPANISH MACK ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I just jot back to the island before Cyclone Debbie, and went for a fish with a mate. Landed this mack. 25.03kgs or 55lbs. at Cordellia rocks. it had 5 ft long fillets! Gave most of it to friends , and kept half a fillet for myself. Nice eating. Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 1st of April 2017 11:04:05 A...	bill12	32	1765	02:48 PM Apr 4, 2017 by bill12
	QLD organisations also providing a valuable service. (Preview) Gday... [ apologies Cindy - but I thought it the easiest way to get the info into this forum] http://www.caravanningnews.com/safechk.htm Cheers - John	rockylizard	4	799	09:34 AM Apr 4, 2017 by Dougwe
	Insurer backs fibreglass construction (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2017/insurer-backs-fibreglass-construction-58892/	rockylizard	9	1126	07:51 AM Apr 4, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Secure van storage Oodnadatta, William Creek, Coober Pedy (Preview) Hi we are doing an east to west crossing of the Simpson Desert with friends and then continuing across to WA with them. Due to the itinerary, schedule, etc, we need to drop our van off on the western side of the Simpson before heading back to Birdsville where we will be meeting up with our friends. Can anyb...	jandm	3	1125	06:09 PM Apr 3, 2017 by jandm
	Flinders Ranges October 17 (Preview) Gday all Just a quick note to let you know we will be in the Flinders Ranges starting 9th October this year. Anyone wanting to avoid that area would not be great to miss you. We will be at the Wilpena Pound caravan park. Big blue RAAF ensign on the van, cant miss me. OH dont stop for happy hour either.. Cheer...	Phil C	4	976	05:48 PM Apr 3, 2017 by ken thomas
	Dust finally settled.. (Preview) After a truly wonderful first attempt at caravan touring, today I finally got to finish editing and compiling the nearly 2500 images we took on the road. I see it as the last act in the episode even though we came home just before Christmas. We'd lived in a caravan for 10 years way back when, but never took...	JocknNik	5	1004	05:02 PM Apr 3, 2017 by griffo and kezz
	MARCH 2017 UPDATE IN 'MEMBERS BLOGS' (Preview) Finally managed to get it from the printers	Dougwe	0	495	09:33 AM Apr 3, 2017 by Dougwe
	Remote WA communities cut off by flooding for months (Preview) The unusually damp wet season is testing the resilience of residents in Western Australia's remote north, who say they are enduring "A1 cabin fever" as their communities are cut off by flooding.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-02/remote-living-on-a-wa-property-cut-off-by-floodin...	kiwijims	2	960	09:48 PM Apr 2, 2017 by Bushpie
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