The Grey Nomads - General

chopit · chopit

http://www.jondaryanwoolshed.com.au/events/the-woolshed-classic-1-3-may-2015/

al · al

HI : I have a goldstream van when I bought not new it came with a 12volt transformer for lights when plugged in to 240v. my problem is it has 12v batteries installed for power when camping. The transformer charges batteries when connected to 240v. but there is only a manual switch to turn off power to batt...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Now, we have all heard of My Kitchen Rules. Well I am stranded on the NSW south coast due to the weather gods unleashing all their fury around here so I am being spoilt. I have been house sitting for Copper 1&2 and he decided to cook chicken in his pyjamas tonight for dinner, ooops, that should be chick...

Hendo · Hendo

Google Newcastle Herald and check out the many photos of the damage done in Stroud, Dungog and Newcastle surrounds, unbelievable!!! Makes you think just how safe are you when free camping along a river bank particularly in remote hilly areas without mobile coverage. I live not far from Stroud and of...

shekon · shekon

I am wondering what would be the best 12volt freezer to buy for Miss Daisy. I have gone a little overboard while house sitting, making soups, so have a freezer full. About to hit the road again and heading to the more outback regions so would like to buy meat and bread etc before I leave the main centres so t...

deverall11 · deverall11

Watched 4corners last night. Unbelievable corruption at Australian universities in their relentless quest to chase income from foreign students. Corruption starts at the suitability tests, mostly in China, with fake papers forwarded to the universities on behalf of student who don't make the...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I know there is a camp there, I know its on a river and I know there is a higher ground and a lower ground. What I don't know is how to find it. There is nothing on Wikicamps or Camps 7 that I can find. I know it would be in Free and Budget Camping sub forum on here but after going back 5 or 6 pages I gave up. Would like...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Hi All, We are in the process of planning a Wild Flower tour of central W.A. starting around September, We are looking for any ideas from people who have done these tours ( with a caravan ) previously, Having done a trip from Perth up through Wubin to Geraldton before, We are now looking at doing a trip t...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-22/campers-fail-to-report-crocodile-walking-kimberley-camp-site/6410132

brickies · brickies

Traveling in central NSW at the moment and have the free camp all to ourself maybe the time of the year.

OMD · OMD

We are thinking of jumping in the car for the night as there no sleep happen in this van.it. Has come back with vengeance, it's even scaring me. Nelson bay hope everyone else is staying safe

gandk · gandk

We are looking at buying a 2011 Goldstream Pop top off roader. Anyone out there who have had experience with these vans? We will be looking at it tomorrow. Also it has 2 recliners instead of the normal seating which I haven't liked the look of, but haven't tried them. Kim

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

here hopefully this link to YouTube works https://youtu.be/-ns-ooAwWSo to the video of the toaster I made

chaslib · chaslib

Just got a reminder regarding membership and I can't help but wonder "is it really worth it???" What do you get for your $$$$!!!!??? Insurance - no, I get that cheaper than most because our family have insurance running through our veins ..... NRMA does everything with massive loyalty, N...

OMD · OMD

Hope we don't encounter to many nights like last nite. 11.30 last night out side in cyclonic conditions putting awning away. had the couple next helping as linda wasn't strong enough to hold her end on her own. They had bit of trouble also .and yes did go over and offer my asisstance. all the gear out of o...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Nocked this up yesterday

OMD · OMD

Went and looked at it today at heatherbrye and fits the bill. Take over tomorrow then just have to have electric brakes fitted so we can carry on our trip down to sydney. It's the 2009 LS-U with 158k on clock. Pic once get back and hooked up. OMD, ( Peter)

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

Hi All, Just wondering how many grey nomads are traveling while on a dsp, and has anyone had any problems with centerlink

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are looking at getting a portable heater for the van while we do some free camping ,is there a good gas heater and what size do you recommend ,have looked at the primus buddy but don't know if that would be over kill for a 18ft van, never free camped before so any advice would be great

Beth54 · Beth54

I haven't been there myself, but my sister went through there recently and most of it is now fenced off and there's a sign saying no camping, and another say 20 hours maximum stay. Which is what I think is termed an oxymoron.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Classic motorcycles & camping. Jondaryon Woolshed.S.E.Qld (Preview) http://www.jondaryanwoolshed.com.au/events/the-woolshed-classic-1-3-may-2015/	chopit	3	912	03:10 PM Apr 23, 2015 by chopit
	how to protect battery from over charge. (Preview) HI : I have a goldstream van when I bought not new it came with a 12volt transformer for lights when plugged in to 240v. my problem is it has 12v batteries installed for power when camping. The transformer charges batteries when connected to 240v. but there is only a manual switch to turn off power to batt...	al	2	618	02:21 PM Apr 23, 2015 by Olley46
	C1 RULES IN HIS KITCHEN (Preview) Now, we have all heard of My Kitchen Rules. Well I am stranded on the NSW south coast due to the weather gods unleashing all their fury around here so I am being spoilt. I have been house sitting for Copper 1&2 and he decided to cook chicken in his pyjamas tonight for dinner, ooops, that should be chick...	Dougwe	3	1088	08:47 AM Apr 23, 2015 by Dougwe
	Storm Damage (Preview) Google Newcastle Herald and check out the many photos of the damage done in Stroud, Dungog and Newcastle surrounds, unbelievable!!! Makes you think just how safe are you when free camping along a river bank particularly in remote hilly areas without mobile coverage. I live not far from Stroud and of...	Hendo	4	835	06:39 AM Apr 23, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	Probably a question that has been asked many times however........ (Preview) I am wondering what would be the best 12volt freezer to buy for Miss Daisy. I have gone a little overboard while house sitting, making soups, so have a freezer full. About to hit the road again and heading to the more outback regions so would like to buy meat and bread etc before I leave the main centres so t...	shekon	10	1280	10:41 PM Apr 22, 2015 by shekon
	Australian university corruption (Preview) Watched 4corners last night. Unbelievable corruption at Australian universities in their relentless quest to chase income from foreign students. Corruption starts at the suitability tests, mostly in China, with fake papers forwarded to the universities on behalf of student who don't make the...	deverall11	4	884	07:43 PM Apr 22, 2015 by Memem
	Calliope Qld Camping (Preview) I know there is a camp there, I know its on a river and I know there is a higher ground and a lower ground. What I don't know is how to find it. There is nothing on Wikicamps or Camps 7 that I can find. I know it would be in Free and Budget Camping sub forum on here but after going back 5 or 6 pages I gave up. Would like...	Happywanderer	17	1776	04:21 PM Apr 22, 2015 by diggerop
	WILD FLOWER TOURING IN W.A. (Preview) Hi All, We are in the process of planning a Wild Flower tour of central W.A. starting around September, We are looking for any ideas from people who have done these tours ( with a caravan ) previously, Having done a trip from Perth up through Wubin to Geraldton before, We are now looking at doing a trip t...	kiwijims	11	1219	03:50 PM Apr 22, 2015 by Peter1059
	Croc Near Fitzroy River Camping Spot in WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-22/campers-fail-to-report-crocodile-walking-kimberley-camp-site/6410132	Weevil	0	879	11:42 AM Apr 22, 2015 by Weevil
	Free Camps (Preview) Traveling in central NSW at the moment and have the free camp all to ourself maybe the time of the year.	brickies	7	1248	09:15 AM Apr 22, 2015 by JayDee
	It's bad here (Preview) We are thinking of jumping in the car for the night as there no sleep happen in this van.it. Has come back with vengeance, it's even scaring me. Nelson bay hope everyone else is staying safe	OMD	4	777	08:41 PM Apr 21, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	HAS ANYONE HAD GOLDSTREAM POP TOP OFF ROADER ? (Preview) We are looking at buying a 2011 Goldstream Pop top off roader. Anyone out there who have had experience with these vans? We will be looking at it tomorrow. Also it has 2 recliners instead of the normal seating which I haven't liked the look of, but haven't tried them. Kim	gandk	2	671	03:56 PM Apr 21, 2015 by gandk
	I did it. I think if this link works (Preview) here hopefully this link to YouTube works https://youtu.be/-ns-ooAwWSo to the video of the toaster I made	Woody n Sue	5	879	12:49 PM Apr 21, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	CMCA membership .... is it worth it? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just got a reminder regarding membership and I can't help but wonder "is it really worth it???" What do you get for your $$$$!!!!??? Insurance - no, I get that cheaper than most because our family have insurance running through our veins ..... NRMA does everything with massive loyalty, N...	chaslib	51	13975	10:44 AM Apr 21, 2015 by brickies
	What a night in nelson bay. (Preview) Hope we don't encounter to many nights like last nite. 11.30 last night out side in cyclonic conditions putting awning away. had the couple next helping as linda wasn't strong enough to hold her end on her own. They had bit of trouble also .and yes did go over and offer my asisstance. all the gear out of o...	OMD	3	967	10:19 AM Apr 21, 2015 by Cupie
	Toasted (Preview) Nocked this up yesterday	Woody n Sue	7	1044	09:13 AM Apr 21, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Now owner of a Isuzu D-Max 3ltr turbo desiel (Preview) Went and looked at it today at heatherbrye and fits the bill. Take over tomorrow then just have to have electric brakes fitted so we can carry on our trip down to sydney. It's the 2009 LS-U with 158k on clock. Pic once get back and hooked up. OMD, ( Peter)	OMD	2	623	10:04 PM Apr 20, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	pensions (Preview) Hi All, Just wondering how many grey nomads are traveling while on a dsp, and has anyone had any problems with centerlink	uncle wombat	8	1674	09:45 PM Apr 20, 2015 by uncle wombat
	Portable heaters (Preview) We are looking at getting a portable heater for the van while we do some free camping ,is there a good gas heater and what size do you recommend ,have looked at the primus buddy but don't know if that would be over kill for a 18ft van, never free camped before so any advice would be great	Cowboy7307	20	6166	04:46 PM Apr 20, 2015 by Grey Gra
	No camping at Dickabram Bridge. (Preview) I haven't been there myself, but my sister went through there recently and most of it is now fenced off and there's a sign saying no camping, and another say 20 hours maximum stay. Which is what I think is termed an oxymoron.	Beth54	13	2132	04:19 PM Apr 20, 2015 by Beth54
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