The Grey Nomads - General

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi to all new van buyers and prospective van buyers, we have just been caught out beautifully with our new van purchase. Please Please Please make sure before you hand over your final payment or better still when you are looking at buying get them to give you a FULL copy of their warranty documentation t...

Rasty · Rasty

Hi Folks, Another newbie hits the forum. My wife and I have been around once many years ago when the children were under ten ,now over thirty, we bush camped (as in tents)as much as posibble for 18 months, best life experience we and I our children have ever had. Now its time to crank up and do it again ,bu...

the rocket · the rocket

good morning everyone, have you lived full time in your caravan while undergoing chemotherapy? If so, how did u go and do you have any tips. Thanks. Rocket

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/sa-fires-87-homes-lost-premier-says/6981240-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 28th of November 2015 05:37:36 AM

subaru · subaru

In the new year we are traveling across to Tasmania on the ferry,my question is,will i be allowed to leave the fridge in the back of the Colorado switched on,running off the 2nd battery or will i have to turn it off.Also as we are traveling across on the day trip,should i book into a carava...

Casualkev · Casualkev

I have noticed in various remarks on the subject that some people use all types of 20lt drums to contain their grey water, so I went looking for something with wheels on it as the back is not much chop these days, there are plenty available on google. Having then read the CMCA policy on Self Contained Vehi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/dozens-more-homes-confirmed-lost-as-sa-bushfire-threat-eases/6978888

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all just a general question which will vary by each group. Just wondering travel costs per wk/fnigt fuel food ect general overall costing cheers

Moose1 · Moose1

G'day Forumites Spouse & I are looking to buy our first van - coming from a tent for many years and then a camper trailer in more recent years (still use the tent on more remote trips). We are looking at a small van - basically just a place to sleep safely without worrying about wet canvas, torn canvas,...

Santa · Santa

http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/11/26/injury-toll-rises-from-sa-fire.html

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... It crossed my mind today (It's sad when that happens ) "I wonder that the demographic of the Grey Nomad forum is?" Perhaps you could indicate in the poll above.

No need for elaborating comments I reckon ... just a quick tick in the relevant box.

Cheers - and t...

sheeds · sheeds

A few years ago the Yanks sued the Aussies about using their "Winnebago" name. The Yankees wanted to start marketing in OZ and wanted their own name. A settlement was reached and the Aussies changed to the "Avida" brand.A bit confusing all round.One large Avida dealership in M...

Spydermann · Spydermann

You know rain is needed when you walk past your rain gauge and it's full of spiderwebs and dust. Had a few sound & light shows recently in Ballarat but no water.

brickies · brickies

We have set down for 3 weeks at a caravan park by the bay outside Brisbane , This park is full most of the year with many grey nomads at anytime , When talking to others in the park most only stay in caravan parks and have never free camp, So it looks like we all do have our own way of grey nomading and that good ....

mjt57 · mjt57

We're looking for a family van. ie. one with a queen bed and at least 3 bunks, so when we go away we can take the grandkids, or if it's say a quick trip down to Phillip Island for the weekend, we can take friends with us. We've been searching and traispsing in and out of vans since we started our search in earne...

Sheffield-er · Sheffield-er

If you ask Mr Google he doesn't know about it, but it is a Kui Park called Riverbreeze. Only been open since March but has lovely ensuite/bathroom toilet combination setups. Big one for Disabled guests. The proprietor, Greg, is very nice and couldn't be more helpful. And does RV repair work, s...

Ronda Creyk · Ronda Creyk

Has anyone heard of this camping ground not far from Pine Creek in the NT.

ChrisandPeter · ChrisandPeter

Hi All, I have 5 weeks off before I hand over my job of 24 years at the end of Jan - I retire on 5Feb. We have a week at Inskip Point planned with our Grand-daughter but after she goes home we don't really want to stay at Inskip for Xmas and New Year. We are thinking of heading to Wuruma Dam on about 13Dec. I reali...

kiwijims · kiwijims

CANCELLED http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=15359-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 24th of November 2015 04:07:50 AM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	READ THE FINE PRINT OF YOUR NEW VAN PURCHASE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi to all new van buyers and prospective van buyers, we have just been caught out beautifully with our new van purchase. Please Please Please make sure before you hand over your final payment or better still when you are looking at buying get them to give you a FULL copy of their warranty documentation t...	Liltacker	34	2817	03:37 PM Nov 28, 2015 by Liltacker
	Kindom Kensington (Preview) Hi Folks, Another newbie hits the forum. My wife and I have been around once many years ago when the children were under ten ,now over thirty, we bush camped (as in tents)as much as posibble for 18 months, best life experience we and I our children have ever had. Now its time to crank up and do it again ,bu...	Rasty	1	850	01:39 PM Nov 28, 2015 by Dougwe
	Chemo. In a caravan (Preview) good morning everyone, have you lived full time in your caravan while undergoing chemotherapy? If so, how did u go and do you have any tips. Thanks. Rocket	the rocket	2	1314	11:52 AM Nov 28, 2015 by jrk36
	Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days. (Preview) Just bought a new Jayco Silverline Outback any pros or cons to look out for. Picking up in 7 days.	Phil Owen	13	2048	06:05 AM Nov 28, 2015 by chris & terry
	BREAKING NEWS = SA bushfire: 87 homes lost.................. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/sa-fires-87-homes-lost-premier-says/6981240-- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 28th of November 2015 05:37:36 AM	kiwijims	3	1964	09:28 PM Nov 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Leaving Waeco Swithched On. (Preview) In the new year we are traveling across to Tasmania on the ferry,my question is,will i be allowed to leave the fridge in the back of the Colorado switched on,running off the 2nd battery or will i have to turn it off.Also as we are traveling across on the day trip,should i book into a carava...	subaru	5	1199	09:27 PM Nov 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Self Contained/ Leave No Trace ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have noticed in various remarks on the subject that some people use all types of 20lt drums to contain their grey water, so I went looking for something with wheels on it as the back is not much chop these days, there are plenty available on google. Having then read the CMCA policy on Self Contained Vehi...	Casualkev	47	4576	09:22 PM Nov 27, 2015 by PeterD
	SA bushfire: 35 homes destroyed (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/dozens-more-homes-confirmed-lost-as-sa-bushfire-threat-eases/6978888	kiwijims	4	618	05:24 PM Nov 27, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Travel cost. (Preview) Hi all just a general question which will vary by each group. Just wondering travel costs per wk/fnigt fuel food ect general overall costing cheers	dishlicker	14	1461	09:01 PM Nov 26, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	First van - looking for some advice (Preview) G'day Forumites Spouse & I are looking to buy our first van - coming from a tent for many years and then a camper trailer in more recent years (still use the tent on more remote trips). We are looking at a small van - basically just a place to sleep safely without worrying about wet canvas, torn canvas,...	Moose1	10	1437	08:23 PM Nov 26, 2015 by PeterD
	South Australian fires. (Preview) http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/11/26/injury-toll-rises-from-sa-fire.html	Santa	0	535	07:47 PM Nov 26, 2015 by Santa
	What is Grey Nomad Forum's demographic? (Preview) Gday... It crossed my mind today (It's sad when that happens ) "I wonder that the demographic of the Grey Nomad forum is?" Perhaps you could indicate in the poll above. No need for elaborating comments I reckon ... just a quick tick in the relevant box. Cheers - and t...	rockylizard	18	1783	02:52 PM Nov 26, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Avida(formerly Winnebago) v. the Yankee Winnebago (Preview) A few years ago the Yanks sued the Aussies about using their "Winnebago" name. The Yankees wanted to start marketing in OZ and wanted their own name. A settlement was reached and the Aussies changed to the "Avida" brand.A bit confusing all round.One large Avida dealership in M...	sheeds	2	1591	01:29 PM Nov 26, 2015 by aussietraveller
	No Rain - still (Preview) You know rain is needed when you walk past your rain gauge and it's full of spiderwebs and dust. Had a few sound & light shows recently in Ballarat but no water.	Spydermann	7	896	06:40 AM Nov 26, 2015 by dorian
	Grey Nomads are all different (Preview) We have set down for 3 weeks at a caravan park by the bay outside Brisbane , This park is full most of the year with many grey nomads at anytime , When talking to others in the park most only stay in caravan parks and have never free camp, So it looks like we all do have our own way of grey nomading and that good ....	brickies	12	1615	05:23 AM Nov 26, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Kododa Batallion - Opinions, Anyone? (Preview) We're looking for a family van. ie. one with a queen bed and at least 3 bunks, so when we go away we can take the grandkids, or if it's say a quick trip down to Phillip Island for the weekend, we can take friends with us. We've been searching and traispsing in and out of vans since we started our search in earne...	mjt57	6	2261	09:42 PM Nov 25, 2015 by Kendo
	YES, there IS a C.P. in Smithton, Tassie. (Preview) If you ask Mr Google he doesn't know about it, but it is a Kui Park called Riverbreeze. Only been open since March but has lovely ensuite/bathroom toilet combination setups. Big one for Disabled guests. The proprietor, Greg, is very nice and couldn't be more helpful. And does RV repair work, s...	Sheffield-er	3	760	08:56 PM Nov 25, 2015 by Sheffield-er
	Corn Patch (Preview) Has anyone heard of this camping ground not far from Pine Creek in the NT.	Ronda Creyk	9	2587	02:41 PM Nov 25, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Wuruma Dam in December (Preview) Hi All, I have 5 weeks off before I hand over my job of 24 years at the end of Jan - I retire on 5Feb. We have a week at Inskip Point planned with our Grand-daughter but after she goes home we don't really want to stay at Inskip for Xmas and New Year. We are thinking of heading to Wuruma Dam on about 13Dec. I reali...	ChrisandPeter	2	968	07:59 AM Nov 25, 2015 by ChrisandPeter
	ANOTHER SEVERE THUNDER STORM FOR S.W.W.A. "CANCELLED" (Preview) CANCELLED http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=15359-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 24th of November 2015 04:07:50 AM	kiwijims	4	1185	11:47 PM Nov 24, 2015 by Cupie
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