The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-02/canberra-lights-up-as-storm-dumps-20mm-of-rain-on-capital/6904060

Markusman · Markusman

I'm about to head off to explore this great country of ours and was looking at buying a Projecta Solar Panel kit, the panel folds up and seems convenient as far as space goes, I'm looking for some feedback from anyone who has used these type of panels. Thanks

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I see many on here asking about safe /unsafe free overnight camps. What are you most worried / concerned about out in the never never? Regards Jim

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-30/tanami-road-trip/6895980?section=wa

pearla · pearla

Hi everyone , We are still in the narrowing down stage atm . We were wondering has anyone replaces the material on a pop top , and if so w that was the assoc cost ,and can we do it ourself ? Still trying to work out hard van or pop top. Lol still trying to work out a lot of things regards Pearla

sandsmere · sandsmere

Jimbo hasn't been on here for some time. Has anybody heard from him or know if he is OK? I like his posts.

Sheffield-er · Sheffield-er

I am off on the big boat (The Spirit) to Tassie on Saturday (31st). Taking my little Dingo camper (which performed well on the 10 day trip to Mildura Country Music). I have planned out the scariest bit (getting through Melbourne). Booked into Burnie Ocean View C.P. Anyone got any feedback on i...

JackieP · JackieP

In May this year hubby and i set out from Brisbane to do the big loop. We headed in an anti clockwise direction and did the shortest route thru Qld ( we live there so will do that next time ) We have now been on the road for 5 months and have arrived in Perth so are about half way thru our trip and let me tell you we h...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Shut the front gate! Xmas is just around the corner, yep, true. Well, October is done and dusted, where did that go? No way known do I know. Guess where I am as I do this? Go on, guess. First and as usual I will do a u turn and go back to the beginning of the month. Hold on tight. I enjoyed my time at Warrnam...

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Go the All Blacks. If we do have a win tomorrow morning, Dougwe will have to bow down to me when we meet up at Greens in a weeks time. I shouldn't have too much dirt on my boots for you Doug.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-01/hot-dry-conditions-early-start-to-victorias-bushfire-season/6902948

Brisand · Brisand

Just an independent thought on free camping. Everyone with strong thoughts on free camping, put yourselves in the positon of a caravan park owner, they employ people, and, just maybe, a family member of maybe you or another family. I would suggest that those complaining the most are maybe those who...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

Well, after much soul searching (and some tears), we decided it was finally time to update the trusty old van. We finally went for one of those fancy European models. I'm sure you will all agree she is really something! (see avatar) I have attached a pix of old faithful (see below) -- Edited by Stratman7...

The Doo crew · The Doo crew

We just cant seem to drive past one always about mid morning!! We have breakfast early but by 11am if we spot one the bus just changes direction & every town no matter how small seems to have one. Haven't struck a crook one yet !! Although you do meet some characters in these places as we did today with J...

Santa · Santa

With all of the discussion on free camping recently there is an aspect that has been ignored. Free camping in the outback, that is, well away (at least 20km) from towns and built up area's. Free camping within town/city limits, we see a constant stream of tips/hints on how to outwit the powers that be, i...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Last week we stayed at the lovely campground near the mouth of the Fitzroy River on Victoria's South-West coast. Last year when we were there it was spick & span but it has now become a disaster area with overflowing rubbish bins, unmowed grass & unclean toilets. A large sign has been erected o...

fitzy · fitzy

Last year a mate an I bought 2 new vans from Coromal 6.35mts.@ $60k. each and must say they have gone backwards as far as quality goes,having previously had a 2006 model that was trouble-free. Why would they instal a useless Dometic B3000 A/C in place of an Air Command Ibis (have already replaced once an...

Possum3 · Possum3

Some of you may be interested in this Traveller's Health Survey conducted by Wollongong Uni https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AusTravellers I figure that anything that may help get services out to where we travel to must be a good thing.

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-28/fugitives-gino-and-mark-stocco-caught/6885106-- Edited by Weevil on Wednesday 28th of October 2015 01:08:53 PM

Oma · Oma

This Friday at 1pm Bruce, myself & a friend are going to see the Mayor, with a list of suggestions, about their apathy regarding Low Cost/Freedom camping in this area. We would like you all to go to the Bundaberg regional Councils page on FB & have your say please.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Canberra receives 20mm dumping of rain as spectacular storm lights up night sky (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-02/canberra-lights-up-as-storm-dumps-20mm-of-rain-on-capital/6904060	kiwijims	1	630	09:10 AM Nov 3, 2015 by AusGabby
	Solar Panels (Preview) I'm about to head off to explore this great country of ours and was looking at buying a Projecta Solar Panel kit, the panel folds up and seems convenient as far as space goes, I'm looking for some feedback from anyone who has used these type of panels. Thanks	Markusman	1	905	05:25 AM Nov 3, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	Why/ What is it, that you feel unsafe free camping? (Preview) Hi all, I see many on here asking about safe /unsafe free overnight camps. What are you most worried / concerned about out in the never never? Regards Jim	Hey Jim	18	1763	01:58 AM Nov 3, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	NT and WA governments submit $680 million proposal to seal the Tanami Road (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-30/tanami-road-trip/6895980?section=wa	kiwijims	6	1432	06:31 PM Nov 2, 2015 by Wombat 280
	pop top new lineing (Preview) Hi everyone , We are still in the narrowing down stage atm . We were wondering has anyone replaces the material on a pop top , and if so w that was the assoc cost ,and can we do it ourself ? Still trying to work out hard van or pop top. Lol still trying to work out a lot of things regards Pearla	pearla	6	2091	03:51 PM Nov 2, 2015 by pearla
	Jimbo. (Preview) Jimbo hasn't been on here for some time. Has anybody heard from him or know if he is OK? I like his posts.	sandsmere	4	1112	02:48 PM Nov 2, 2015 by Happywanderer
	Buying trip to Tassie (Preview) I am off on the big boat (The Spirit) to Tassie on Saturday (31st). Taking my little Dingo camper (which performed well on the 10 day trip to Mildura Country Music). I have planned out the scariest bit (getting through Melbourne). Booked into Burnie Ocean View C.P. Anyone got any feedback on i...	Sheffield-er	13	1674	02:06 PM Nov 2, 2015 by Chris61
	We are about half way (Preview) In May this year hubby and i set out from Brisbane to do the big loop. We headed in an anti clockwise direction and did the shortest route thru Qld ( we live there so will do that next time ) We have now been on the road for 5 months and have arrived in Perth so are about half way thru our trip and let me tell you we h...	JackieP	14	1170	01:31 PM Nov 2, 2015 by jules47
	OCTOBER 2015 UPDATE (Preview) Shut the front gate! Xmas is just around the corner, yep, true. Well, October is done and dusted, where did that go? No way known do I know. Guess where I am as I do this? Go on, guess. First and as usual I will do a u turn and go back to the beginning of the month. Hold on tight. I enjoyed my time at Warrnam...	Dougwe	5	1099	09:38 PM Nov 1, 2015 by Myrlin
	Go the All Blacks (Preview) Go the All Blacks. If we do have a win tomorrow morning, Dougwe will have to bow down to me when we meet up at Greens in a weeks time. I shouldn't have too much dirt on my boots for you Doug.	Kiwi-as	15	1186	06:53 PM Nov 1, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Victoria bushfires: Hot, dry conditions prompt early official start to state's bushfire season (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-01/hot-dry-conditions-early-start-to-victorias-bushfire-season/6902948	kiwijims	0	621	05:58 PM Nov 1, 2015 by kiwijims
	Free camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just an independent thought on free camping. Everyone with strong thoughts on free camping, put yourselves in the positon of a caravan park owner, they employ people, and, just maybe, a family member of maybe you or another family. I would suggest that those complaining the most are maybe those who...	Brisand	43	2991	01:48 PM Nov 1, 2015 by KFT
	It's sad to say goodbye! (Preview) Well, after much soul searching (and some tears), we decided it was finally time to update the trusty old van. We finally went for one of those fancy European models. I'm sure you will all agree she is really something! (see avatar) I have attached a pix of old faithful (see below) -- Edited by Stratman7...	Stratman77	11	1771	01:21 PM Nov 1, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	How do you avoid the wonderfull Bakery's ????? (Preview) We just cant seem to drive past one always about mid morning!! We have breakfast early but by 11am if we spot one the bus just changes direction & every town no matter how small seems to have one. Haven't struck a crook one yet !! Although you do meet some characters in these places as we did today with J...	The Doo crew	9	1335	02:28 AM Nov 1, 2015 by HiAce98
	Two types of free campers. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) With all of the discussion on free camping recently there is an aspect that has been ignored. Free camping in the outback, that is, well away (at least 20km) from towns and built up area's. Free camping within town/city limits, we see a constant stream of tips/hints on how to outwit the powers that be, i...	Santa	52	2590	02:25 AM Nov 1, 2015 by HiAce98
	A lovely campsite goes downhill. (Preview) Last week we stayed at the lovely campground near the mouth of the Fitzroy River on Victoria's South-West coast. Last year when we were there it was spick & span but it has now become a disaster area with overflowing rubbish bins, unmowed grass & unclean toilets. A large sign has been erected o...	Desert Dweller	7	1477	02:08 AM Nov 1, 2015 by HiAce98
	Coromal Caravans (Preview) Last year a mate an I bought 2 new vans from Coromal 6.35mts.@ $60k. each and must say they have gone backwards as far as quality goes,having previously had a 2006 model that was trouble-free. Why would they instal a useless Dometic B3000 A/C in place of an Air Command Ibis (have already replaced once an...	fitzy	7	11894	10:43 PM Oct 31, 2015 by snapper49
	Wollongong Uni survey (Preview) Some of you may be interested in this Traveller's Health Survey conducted by Wollongong Uni https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AusTravellers I figure that anything that may help get services out to where we travel to must be a good thing.	Possum3	5	1129	08:56 PM Oct 31, 2015 by franniemac
	"Free Camping" Fugitives Gino & Mark Stocco Captured In Dunedoo NSW (Near Dubbo) (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-28/fugitives-gino-and-mark-stocco-caught/6885106-- Edited by Weevil on Wednesday 28th of October 2015 01:08:53 PM	Weevil	10	2368	07:24 PM Oct 31, 2015 by Hydeeeho
	Meeting Bundaberg regional Council Mayor (Preview) This Friday at 1pm Bruce, myself & a friend are going to see the Mayor, with a list of suggestions, about their apathy regarding Low Cost/Freedom camping in this area. We would like you all to go to the Bundaberg regional Councils page on FB & have your say please.	Oma	3	1080	07:32 PM Oct 30, 2015 by Happywanderer
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