The Grey Nomads - General

Santa · Santa

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River rob · River rob

Hi we are heading to darwin from Nowra mid June and was just wondering what the phone reception is like in the Northern Territory ? We are with Optus but are considering a prepaid Telstra phone or a CB radio as back up . any advice would be much appreciated. thanks river rob

C00P · C00P

Hi folks, Does anyone remember this town's claim to fame? Go to the top of the class if you recalled it as the place where Donald Campbell broke the world water speed record in 1964 and became the only person ever to break both land and water speed records in the same calendar year. He completed this feat o...

mezza56 · mezza56

I reckon from the list of what you all put down your all a bunch of old farts LOL If any of you are either in Geelong or daylesford or Ballarat ( most of you would have been to one or the other ) Take the time to visit the Mill Markets , I have only been to Geelong and cant speak for the others but my wife and I spen...

robbo65 · robbo65

Very new to the caravan lifestyle but retirement has given me the opportunity to travel. I'm looking for a bit of advice. On our travels we hope to be able to watch TV whilst away and have been warned of the pitfalls of taking a TV antenna with me and expecting a signal. Reading through the forums, VAST ha...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi everyone I need help . Been planning my trip up the stuart to Darwin in may .. using the camps 8 book massive help ... But on arrival in Darwin camp grounds so expensive I have raised this issue in previous posts and apart from the Robbie robins reserve doesn't appear to be any where else ?? So where do m...

RobDel · RobDel

Is there an alternative product that can be used to clean a Thetford toilet bowl. That won't damage the seal. Thetford Toilet Bowl Cleaner is between $30 & $22 for a750ml bottle.

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

I've searched enough. Time to post here. I've got my solar panels 210w and 100amp battery with good quality regulator. I have a SBi 12 redarc unit that has been gathering dust in my shed, thought might as well install it in the van so car alternator will power the van battery up while driving. Cable...

Possum3 · Possum3

Was in Buxton NSW yesterday (Sunday) around lunch time. Anyone that doesn't know Buxton: It's a little village on the South side of Sydney just South of the Railway Museum in Thirlemere. At the little village shops the Child-bride ordered her usual egg and bacon roll while I had the "Buxton Burger",...

jules47 · jules47

Saw this on another site - thought someone might be interested - 87 Toyota CoasterSunshine Coast, Queensland$27,000 For sale 87 Toyota coaster $27,000. Manual Diesel RWC and rego 170,000klms. This is in excellent wel...l maintained condition. Has many many extras! Posting for my Dad (Mick...

Just me · Just me

i am finding $60 a night for a tiny caravan space in a park too expensive . what do others think?

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, does anyone remember the name of the lady who owns a farm in the grampians. who is on the forum. Think her first name is karen. Would be good to meet her. Thanks

kiwijims · kiwijims

The Great Northern Highway has been closed between Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek, as rivers rise across northern Western Australia following a week of steady rain. The De grey River is flooding........... The Maitland River ( near Karratha) has started flowing, ..Manager of Karratha Station...

jules47 · jules47

Sorry - tried to copy it over, but this is what a person on another forum was quoted for a night in Yamba at a CP - with a minimum of 2 nights!!!!!!$144 a night at caravan park 'absolutely appalling': LETTER"I DON'T know anyone who would happily camp for that extortion, and furthermore willingly spend th...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

We just got home and sitting in our letter box is a letter from the ATO What do they want now!!!!! Undeclared income from the CBA BANK.= $471,301.43 For Lambie Account xx005532........ Lambie...... did you just happen to win Lotto and forget to tell me. We have 28 days to reply with penalties to apply...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Bakeries, happy hour nibbles & drinks, sitting down relaxing all day, fun but NOT good for you. We're not being judgemental but over the past 4 years we can't help noticing how many nomads are overweight & do very little exercise. We initially put on weight in the first 1st year of our retirem...

Grubbygypsy · Grubbygypsy

Well.....today....I go for a walk up to the bins (I'm always way off in the bush where I can be) - so, I've got at 200m walk each way, that ive done 3 times in my 24 hours. I go to the bin I used last night and HORROR of all horrors - there is human (well I don't think think it was a doggy bag) excreta, in a fruit bag,...

kiwijims · kiwijims

See....... "Fire Updates" Top of this section. K.J.

kiwijims · kiwijims

Busselton Health Campus: WA Premier says building faults not an issue as patients served food from truck !!!Faulty ceilings and wall panels have forced the closure of the kitchen and other parts of the $120 million Busselton Health Campus, prompting a temporary food truck to be set up outside.The h...

TravellingAlong · TravellingAlong

Hi everyone Can anyone share information about an Adelaide Based company - Adventura Caravans Indulgence 17 foot van. We like the look of their product - attention to detail, quality products appear to be used. Would love to hear your views before we buy. Thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Camping out ain't what it used to be. (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/comment/camping-out-sure-ain...	Santa	17	1268	08:58 PM Jan 18, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Mobile reception (Preview) Hi we are heading to darwin from Nowra mid June and was just wondering what the phone reception is like in the Northern Territory ? We are with Optus but are considering a prepaid Telstra phone or a CB radio as back up . any advice would be much appreciated. thanks river rob	River rob	28	1791	08:33 PM Jan 18, 2017 by Ris
	Dumbleyung, WA (Preview) Hi folks, Does anyone remember this town's claim to fame? Go to the top of the class if you recalled it as the place where Donald Campbell broke the world water speed record in 1964 and became the only person ever to break both land and water speed records in the same calendar year. He completed this feat o...	C00P	4	680	06:16 PM Jan 18, 2017 by C00P
	Ha Ha without saying ur age (Preview) I reckon from the list of what you all put down your all a bunch of old farts LOL If any of you are either in Geelong or daylesford or Ballarat ( most of you would have been to one or the other ) Take the time to visit the Mill Markets , I have only been to Geelong and cant speak for the others but my wife and I spen...	mezza56	5	700	02:35 PM Jan 18, 2017 by Possum3
	Satellite TV help! (Preview) Very new to the caravan lifestyle but retirement has given me the opportunity to travel. I'm looking for a bit of advice. On our travels we hope to be able to watch TV whilst away and have been warned of the pitfalls of taking a TV antenna with me and expecting a signal. Reading through the forums, VAST ha...	robbo65	8	2364	02:18 PM Jan 18, 2017 by robbo65
	places to stay in or around darwin with small campervan (Preview) Hi everyone I need help . Been planning my trip up the stuart to Darwin in may .. using the camps 8 book massive help ... But on arrival in Darwin camp grounds so expensive I have raised this issue in previous posts and apart from the Robbie robins reserve doesn't appear to be any where else ?? So where do m...	goldenyears	18	1204	09:06 AM Jan 18, 2017 by goldenyears
	Thetford Toilet Bowl Cleaner (Preview) Is there an alternative product that can be used to clean a Thetford toilet bowl. That won't damage the seal. Thetford Toilet Bowl Cleaner is between $30 & $22 for a750ml bottle.	RobDel	14	2959	08:58 AM Jan 18, 2017 by ants_oz
	Relay switch dual system (Preview) I've searched enough. Time to post here. I've got my solar panels 210w and 100amp battery with good quality regulator. I have a SBi 12 redarc unit that has been gathering dust in my shed, thought might as well install it in the van so car alternator will power the van battery up while driving. Cable...	Eaglemax	3	733	11:41 PM Jan 17, 2017 by dirvine
	Now this will cause a commotion (Preview) Was in Buxton NSW yesterday (Sunday) around lunch time. Anyone that doesn't know Buxton: It's a little village on the South side of Sydney just South of the Railway Museum in Thirlemere. At the little village shops the Child-bride ordered her usual egg and bacon roll while I had the "Buxton Burger",...	Possum3	11	1634	10:04 PM Jan 17, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	'87 Coaster (Preview) Saw this on another site - thought someone might be interested - 87 Toyota CoasterSunshine Coast, Queensland$27,000 For sale 87 Toyota coaster $27,000. Manual Diesel RWC and rego 170,000klms. This is in excellent wel...l maintained condition. Has many many extras! Posting for my Dad (Mick...	jules47	6	1193	09:42 PM Jan 17, 2017 by jules47
	prices of caravan park . (Preview) i am finding $60 a night for a tiny caravan space in a park too expensive . what do others think?	Just me	18	1519	11:47 AM Jan 17, 2017 by jules47
	The grampians (Preview) hello everyone, does anyone remember the name of the lady who owns a farm in the grampians. who is on the forum. Think her first name is karen. Would be good to meet her. Thanks	the rocket	3	889	11:03 AM Jan 17, 2017 by the rocket
	Rivers rising and roads cut across northern Western Australia...... (Preview) The Great Northern Highway has been closed between Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek, as rivers rise across northern Western Australia following a week of steady rain. The De grey River is flooding........... The Maitland River ( near Karratha) has started flowing, ..Manager of Karratha Station...	kiwijims	3	901	10:46 AM Jan 17, 2017 by Bushpie
	$144.50 PER NIGHT (Preview) Sorry - tried to copy it over, but this is what a person on another forum was quoted for a night in Yamba at a CP - with a minimum of 2 nights!!!!!!$144 a night at caravan park 'absolutely appalling': LETTER"I DON'T know anyone who would happily camp for that extortion, and furthermore willingly spend th...	jules47	28	2160	09:54 AM Jan 17, 2017 by sandsmere
	We a RICH..... Not. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We just got home and sitting in our letter box is a letter from the ATO What do they want now!!!!! Undeclared income from the CBA BANK.= $471,301.43 For Lambie Account xx005532........ Lambie...... did you just happen to win Lotto and forget to tell me. We have 28 days to reply with penalties to apply...	Hey Jim	44	2470	08:30 AM Jan 17, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	Exercise, How Much Do You Do? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Bakeries, happy hour nibbles & drinks, sitting down relaxing all day, fun but NOT good for you. We're not being judgemental but over the past 4 years we can't help noticing how many nomads are overweight & do very little exercise. We initially put on weight in the first 1st year of our retirem...	Desert Dweller	37	2699	07:32 AM Jan 17, 2017 by RosieW
	Mortified - what can we do about it? (Preview) Well.....today....I go for a walk up to the bins (I'm always way off in the bush where I can be) - so, I've got at 200m walk each way, that ive done 3 times in my 24 hours. I go to the bin I used last night and HORROR of all horrors - there is human (well I don't think think it was a doggy bag) excreta, in a fruit bag,...	Grubbygypsy	14	1485	10:54 PM Jan 16, 2017 by Grubbygypsy
	Bushfire ADVICE for CHITTERING in SHIRE OF CHITTERING. W.A. (Preview) See....... "Fire Updates" Top of this section. K.J.	kiwijims	1	418	08:39 PM Jan 16, 2017 by kiwi rainbow
	Welcome to third world W.A........... (Preview) Busselton Health Campus: WA Premier says building faults not an issue as patients served food from truck !!!Faulty ceilings and wall panels have forced the closure of the kitchen and other parts of the $120 million Busselton Health Campus, prompting a temporary food truck to be set up outside.The h...	kiwijims	10	1126	08:00 PM Jan 16, 2017 by kiwijims
	Adventura Caravans South Australia information please (Preview) Hi everyone Can anyone share information about an Adelaide Based company - Adventura Caravans Indulgence 17 foot van. We like the look of their product - attention to detail, quality products appear to be used. Would love to hear your views before we buy. Thanks	TravellingAlong	2	793	07:07 PM Jan 16, 2017 by TravellingAlong
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