The Grey Nomads - General

nuggetfinder · nuggetfinder

Hi, I am a new member - well I have grey hair already so now I am also a nomad - yea! I am looking to buy a coaster to set up as home, any tips would be gratefully appreciated, or if you have a loved coaster you no longer have a use for please email me. I am really looking forward to the nomadic lifestyle. any tips...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

For those who do not yet have a ladder Aldi have a four step one on sale from Saturday 27th February for $49.99. (Well, you won't get any change out of $50.00!) I bought a similar one from Aldi several years ago and when it is not strapped to the rear bumper bar of the van it is in the house. Being aluminium it...

Caliban · Caliban

Okay so I am in my home on wheels having the time of my life.... Are there any precautions that you take with your animal out and about? What about when you stop on the side the road for a toilet break for your pooch do you let them explore the scrub or do you worry about snakes and such? Do you have them always w...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Planning a trip to Darwin first time for us in small campervan .. over 3.. 4 months any info regarding stuart hwy etc appreciated .... From Darwin to Broome .. Perth then back to Melbourne big trip so any advice from you guys would help mainly fuel stops etc free overnighters and cheap one night s...

Hylife · Hylife

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-20-feb/

Hylife · Hylife

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-20-feb/

DMaxer · DMaxer

I know when things seem a little odd one could summon Batman by shining the bat symbol into the night sky and one could ask Clark Kent to summon Superman but what does one do when The Phantom is needed to sort out some really odd behaviour. Does he just appear or is there one amongst us that knows the call si...

D and D · D and D

Last week we traveled from Canberra through Cooma to Bemboka (close to Bega). This involved driving down Brown's Mountain, one of the steepest and windiest pieces of road we've traveled on. This was made worse by road crews repairing a slip closing off one lane with automated traffic lights. The bra...

Joe50 · Joe50

Thought I'd be fairly incognito parked up at my sister's place for a bit before continuing the journey south, but Google Earth got me. Anyone else been snapped by Google's eye in the sky?

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Starting to put together our maiden voyage this coming season. I want to revisit Flowers Bay SA. Has anyone stopped over their lately. The CVP has new management and fees for a tent from $25 PN. Has anyone used a powered site and how much. Their web site doesn't give a costing except for saying ,...

kazza58 · kazza58

hello every one...Karen again after a long spell. Yes still traveling yet stayed at Padstow..NSW for awhile ...Last nite we stayed at a camp ground called Coomburra Valley Campground and cost $28 for two of us on Seniors...a rough road in and it was like concentration camp as far as I was concern...

new member · widgeewoodduck

am not sure if this is the correct way to do this but here goes , have just joined this wonderful site and thank you for having us on board , as i am new to all this travelling life style and am a novice , do not have a motor home or caravan , we are going to be travelling with a camper trailer , and overnight stays w...

brickies · brickies

I have been hearing from other people that insurance companies have been asking for proof of servicing when making a claim , Well last week when renewing my caravan insurance with QBE I was informed that I could be ask for proof of servicing when making a claim , So how common is this .

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Hi Folks, once again I'm after advice and thoughts. This time re:water for the caravan. It looks like we will be having 3 water tanks with our new van, 2 x 80ltr and 1 x 60ltr. My thinking is, as we plan to be on the road permanently and would be picking up fresh water anywhere from a tap to a stream that we wou...

New Member as well · Gregs1

Hello all, I am a new member and starting to get familiar with this forum. Hello to you all. We have been traveling on odd trips, usually to Darwin where my Daughter lives, for about 6 years now. We have covered a big part of the east coast of Australia so far and plan to come down the WA Coast after our annual...

Caliban · Caliban

Hi my name is Nicole. I have not yet taken the leap to travel full time around Australia as my circumstances do not yet permit me, but I hope to one day. I am at the stage of doing a lot of research, so of course I have a lot of questions: 1. If I only buy a setup which is not suitable for off road driving, will I no...

Caliban · Caliban

More question for quality answers. Address How do you full timers deal with no address, do you have a PO Box, do you do everything online. Can you have a PO Box for banks, tax dept, and insurance? Can you get things bought online delivered to a PO Box. Go Via Do you guys have the Go Via device, do you really ne...

Joe50 · Joe50

Have just seen the latest (paper) catalogue from Aldi - has a few Special Buys that go on sale on February 20 that would interest vanners. Includes caravan cover (3 sizes), TV antenna, caravan levelling ramp/chock set, 20m food-grade water hose, small & large collapsible washing tub, laundry t...

trouto · trouto

what do you use hammer in ones or screw in ones what size What about sand what about Lighting Ridge dirt thinking of getting plastic screw in ones any thoughts thanks

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I was looking at a Concept 630R caravan today. Does anyone have any thoughts on Concept caravans in general, and this model in particular? Thanks.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	new grey nomad (Preview) Hi, I am a new member - well I have grey hair already so now I am also a nomad - yea! I am looking to buy a coaster to set up as home, any tips would be gratefully appreciated, or if you have a loved coaster you no longer have a use for please email me. I am really looking forward to the nomadic lifestyle. any tips...	nuggetfinder	5	1202	06:19 PM Feb 17, 2016 by Dougwe
	Aldi Step Ladder (Preview) For those who do not yet have a ladder Aldi have a four step one on sale from Saturday 27th February for $49.99. (Well, you won't get any change out of $50.00!) I bought a similar one from Aldi several years ago and when it is not strapped to the rear bumper bar of the van it is in the house. Being aluminium it...	Long Weekend	1	2726	03:26 PM Feb 17, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Dogs Health to all dog owners traveling with dogs (Preview) Okay so I am in my home on wheels having the time of my life.... Are there any precautions that you take with your animal out and about? What about when you stop on the side the road for a toilet break for your pooch do you let them explore the scrub or do you worry about snakes and such? Do you have them always w...	Caliban	12	1017	08:35 AM Feb 17, 2016 by Caliban
	UP THE STUART TO DARWIN (Preview) Planning a trip to Darwin first time for us in small campervan .. over 3.. 4 months any info regarding stuart hwy etc appreciated .... From Darwin to Broome .. Perth then back to Melbourne big trip so any advice from you guys would help mainly fuel stops etc free overnighters and cheap one night s...	goldenyears	12	1804	05:42 PM Feb 16, 2016 by goldenyears
	ALDI 'The Open Road' Caravanning special buys Saturday 20th Feb (Preview) https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-20-feb/	Hylife	0	354	02:45 PM Feb 16, 2016 by Hylife
	ALDI 'The Open Road' Caravanning special buys Saturday 20th Feb (Preview) https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-20-feb/	Hylife	0	370	02:39 PM Feb 16, 2016 by Hylife
	Where Is He. (Preview) I know when things seem a little odd one could summon Batman by shining the bat symbol into the night sky and one could ask Clark Kent to summon Superman but what does one do when The Phantom is needed to sort out some really odd behaviour. Does he just appear or is there one amongst us that knows the call si...	DMaxer	13	1408	11:09 AM Feb 16, 2016 by DMaxer
	Brake Fluid Testing (Preview) Last week we traveled from Canberra through Cooma to Bemboka (close to Bega). This involved driving down Brown's Mountain, one of the steepest and windiest pieces of road we've traveled on. This was made worse by road crews repairing a slip closing off one lane with automated traffic lights. The bra...	D and D	19	1718	10:50 AM Feb 16, 2016 by Long Weekend
	Nowhere to hide (Preview) Thought I'd be fairly incognito parked up at my sister's place for a bit before continuing the journey south, but Google Earth got me. Anyone else been snapped by Google's eye in the sky?	Joe50	10	1842	09:39 AM Feb 16, 2016 by Cupie
	Fowlers Bay SA CV Park (Preview) Hi all, Starting to put together our maiden voyage this coming season. I want to revisit Flowers Bay SA. Has anyone stopped over their lately. The CVP has new management and fees for a tent from $25 PN. Has anyone used a powered site and how much. Their web site doesn't give a costing except for saying ,...	Hey Jim	10	1583	07:55 PM Feb 15, 2016 by KevKim37
	where to stay near Coomera Queensland (Preview) hello every one...Karen again after a long spell. Yes still traveling yet stayed at Padstow..NSW for awhile ...Last nite we stayed at a camp ground called Coomburra Valley Campground and cost $28 for two of us on Seniors...a rough road in and it was like concentration camp as far as I was concern...	kazza58	9	1001	06:30 PM Feb 15, 2016 by kazza58
	new member (Preview) am not sure if this is the correct way to do this but here goes , have just joined this wonderful site and thank you for having us on board , as i am new to all this travelling life style and am a novice , do not have a motor home or caravan , we are going to be travelling with a camper trailer , and overnight stays w...	widgeewoodduck	20	1238	05:29 PM Feb 15, 2016 by widgeewoodduck
	Insurance companies wanting proof of servicing (Preview) I have been hearing from other people that insurance companies have been asking for proof of servicing when making a claim , Well last week when renewing my caravan insurance with QBE I was informed that I could be ask for proof of servicing when making a claim , So how common is this .	brickies	15	1449	04:10 PM Feb 15, 2016 by Brisand
	Water for the caravan (Preview) Hi Folks, once again I'm after advice and thoughts. This time re:water for the caravan. It looks like we will be having 3 water tanks with our new van, 2 x 80ltr and 1 x 60ltr. My thinking is, as we plan to be on the road permanently and would be picking up fresh water anywhere from a tap to a stream that we wou...	No Fixed Address	6	2125	02:33 PM Feb 15, 2016 by No Fixed Address
	New Member as well (Preview) Hello all, I am a new member and starting to get familiar with this forum. Hello to you all. We have been traveling on odd trips, usually to Darwin where my Daughter lives, for about 6 years now. We have covered a big part of the east coast of Australia so far and plan to come down the WA Coast after our annual...	Gregs1	9	1046	10:35 AM Feb 15, 2016 by Gregs1
	newbie Questions (Preview) Hi my name is Nicole. I have not yet taken the leap to travel full time around Australia as my circumstances do not yet permit me, but I hope to one day. I am at the stage of doing a lot of research, so of course I have a lot of questions: 1. If I only buy a setup which is not suitable for off road driving, will I no...	Caliban	21	1746	09:07 AM Feb 15, 2016 by RosieW
	No address, go via, joining (Preview) More question for quality answers. Address How do you full timers deal with no address, do you have a PO Box, do you do everything online. Can you have a PO Box for banks, tax dept, and insurance? Can you get things bought online delivered to a PO Box. Go Via Do you guys have the Go Via device, do you really ne...	Caliban	9	1235	07:09 PM Feb 14, 2016 by Caliban
	Aldi special buys for February 20 (Preview) Have just seen the latest (paper) catalogue from Aldi - has a few Special Buys that go on sale on February 20 that would interest vanners. Includes caravan cover (3 sizes), TV antenna, caravan levelling ramp/chock set, 20m food-grade water hose, small & large collapsible washing tub, laundry t...	Joe50	5	2499	10:13 AM Feb 14, 2016 by Grandad5
	Tent pegs (Preview) what do you use hammer in ones or screw in ones what size What about sand what about Lighting Ridge dirt thinking of getting plastic screw in ones any thoughts thanks	trouto	24	2766	09:25 AM Feb 14, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Thoughts on an Concept 630R Caravan? (Preview) I was looking at a Concept 630R caravan today. Does anyone have any thoughts on Concept caravans in general, and this model in particular? Thanks.	rexboggs5	5	1237	09:15 AM Feb 14, 2016 by littledick
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