The Grey Nomads - General

JayDee · JayDee

We were just looking for feedback from the Ladies on tour in regards to having a 12 volt sewing machine.The wife ( Dee) of the Jay&Dee is into quilting and wants to take her hobby with us on the road.She has a Janome computerised machine at home. It is an electric 240 watt, a very compact but slightly h...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

we have just replaced out little van for a bit bigger .and it came with a full roll out awning, and full annex as usual when you get a new toy you have to try it out, well we thought a shake down on the front lawn and put up the annex,no way would it fit my question is on the roll out roller on the awning, where shou...

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are coming over to Victoria in the next few weeks and interested in having a look around Lake Eildon. Can someone recommend a camp area . I have googled it but haven't come up with a lot of info on where the best caravan spots are Would like to be near the water if this is possible

kiwijims · kiwijims

We have just returned from a free Camping holiday at Cliff Head North, Situated app 6.5 km South of the Junction of the Brand Hwy and the new Coastal hwy, ( about 6hrs drive North of Perth ) This spot is supposed to be a 72hr rest area but, we noticed a number of campers there, who were there three weeks ago...

Cloak · Cloak

Can't wait. Will try to catch up with any GN's while up there... Can't wait, did I say that already?

dazren · dazren

Gidday all, we are taking off tomorrow for Nug Nug Camping reserve, near Myrtleford Vic. For the Easter break. Anyone been there ? whats it like? will it be crowded or is there plenty of room ?, any info appreciated, but we are going anyway, as i have heard about this place for years it sounds interesting...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Well since our first outing went ok we have purchased a few new items on Tuesday in Mildura Jaffa iron , skillet , and billy for the fire also got two new solar panels at kulkyne kampers 155 w for $155 only two others left after I got mine. Should fufull our needs just fine will be putting them through my old r...

Phil C · Phil C

its exactly 2 years today that we took delivery of our new Jayco Starcraft 20 foot caravan. We live in this van 24/7 after selling our home and most of our possessions. I often look back to see what we miss due to this monumental lifestyle change, the answer comes back NOTHING!! i don't miss the costs of k...

Samsarra · Samsarra

Hello after spending a wonderful 2 month in Tasmania (Coaster Heaven ) I'm heading to Alice Springs , the service is do in 1000km , Alice is 2000km or more so can anyone suggest a good secure place I could get my bus serviced before I go North around Melbourne or Geelong ! thanks in advance Sahyma

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.principality-hutt-river.com/gov/PHR_45th_Anniversary_Celebration_Weekend.htm

Apprentice Nomad · Apprentice Nomad

I am wondering if anyone has bought from the above company Seems we may have been scammed.???

Weevil · Weevil

Wonder what effect these foreign owned ships will have on recreational fishing in these areas, see; http://www.blogotariat.com/node/1970946 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-02/a ... te/6368358 -- Edited by Weevil on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 04:59:57 PM

TechnoGypsy · TechnoGypsy

Just picking up on what B and B wrote about Esperance, at the end of the thread about Bendigo. If these van park owners are in the ear of the councillors about having exclusive attendance at the caravan parks in the town and it's getting difficult to free park in the vicinity - then it's simple for me = I j...

Santa · Santa

http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/nicole-flint-grey-nomads-in-caravans-are-slowing-us-down/story-fnii5yv4-1227292929646

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caradvice.com.au/346679/march-2015-car-sales-winners-and-losers/

Bevandy2 · Bevandy2

Standard vinyl awning as fitted to Jayco etc, over New Year we stayed at the town of 1770, and it teemed with rain, the awning leaked like the proverbial, everything under it got soaked, I could not determine where it was coming in, it seemed OK where it attaches to the roof of the pop top. Underneath was l...

gandk · gandk

New style windows -YUK. We are looking at buying a new van (semi off road etc)but really don't like the new style push out, slide down, slide up windows. They seem very fragile. Even saw a new one in sale yard broken and torn. What was wrong with the wind out ones that didn't let insects in as you open the...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-07/missing-boy-luke-shambrook-found-alive/6374930

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

hi guys what's the best way to clean the canvas without taking the protective coating of it, hubby wants to scrub it to death, then will complain when it leaks. thank you in advance lyn

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-06/rock-fishing-safety-ignored-at-wa-salmon-holes-despite-deaths/6372508-- Edited by Weevil on Monday 6th of April 2015 01:26:24 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	12 volt sewing machine ( quilting) (Preview) We were just looking for feedback from the Ladies on tour in regards to having a 12 volt sewing machine.The wife ( Dee) of the Jay&Dee is into quilting and wants to take her hobby with us on the road.She has a Janome computerised machine at home. It is an electric 240 watt, a very compact but slightly h...	JayDee	8	5361	08:51 PM Apr 9, 2015 by JayDee
	Annex query (Preview) we have just replaced out little van for a bit bigger .and it came with a full roll out awning, and full annex as usual when you get a new toy you have to try it out, well we thought a shake down on the front lawn and put up the annex,no way would it fit my question is on the roll out roller on the awning, where shou...	Cowboy7307	6	1151	08:39 AM Apr 9, 2015 by Cupie
	Where to camp around Lake Eildon (Preview) we are coming over to Victoria in the next few weeks and interested in having a look around Lake Eildon. Can someone recommend a camp area . I have googled it but haven't come up with a lot of info on where the best caravan spots are Would like to be near the water if this is possible	jbrinks	4	1734	08:12 AM Apr 9, 2015 by yeoeleven
	Cliff Head North ( on the West Coast ) (Preview) We have just returned from a free Camping holiday at Cliff Head North, Situated app 6.5 km South of the Junction of the Brand Hwy and the new Coastal hwy, ( about 6hrs drive North of Perth ) This spot is supposed to be a 72hr rest area but, we noticed a number of campers there, who were there three weeks ago...	kiwijims	7	2517	08:03 AM Apr 9, 2015 by jules47
	Off to Mildura on 9th March. (Preview) Can't wait. Will try to catch up with any GN's while up there... Can't wait, did I say that already?	Cloak	9	886	07:52 AM Apr 9, 2015 by jules47
	Nug Nug (Preview) Gidday all, we are taking off tomorrow for Nug Nug Camping reserve, near Myrtleford Vic. For the Easter break. Anyone been there ? whats it like? will it be crowded or is there plenty of room ?, any info appreciated, but we are going anyway, as i have heard about this place for years it sounds interesting...	dazren	5	892	11:19 PM Apr 8, 2015 by dazren
	Supplies purchased (Preview) Well since our first outing went ok we have purchased a few new items on Tuesday in Mildura Jaffa iron , skillet , and billy for the fire also got two new solar panels at kulkyne kampers 155 w for $155 only two others left after I got mine. Should fufull our needs just fine will be putting them through my old r...	Woody n Sue	0	721	10:40 PM Apr 8, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	2 years today we picked up our caravan (Preview) its exactly 2 years today that we took delivery of our new Jayco Starcraft 20 foot caravan. We live in this van 24/7 after selling our home and most of our possessions. I often look back to see what we miss due to this monumental lifestyle change, the answer comes back NOTHING!! i don't miss the costs of k...	Phil C	7	1023	08:33 PM Apr 8, 2015 by Phil C
	seeking where can get Toyota bus serviced urgently around Melbourne Geelong area (Preview) Hello after spending a wonderful 2 month in Tasmania (Coaster Heaven ) I'm heading to Alice Springs , the service is do in 1000km , Alice is 2000km or more so can anyone suggest a good secure place I could get my bus serviced before I go North around Melbourne or Geelong ! thanks in advance Sahyma	Samsarra	2	572	07:54 PM Apr 8, 2015 by wendyv
	Hutt River Province (WA) - 45th Anniversary Celebration Weekend - 25/26th April 2015 (Preview) http://www.principality-hutt-river.com/gov/PHR_45th_Anniversary_Celebration_Weekend.htm	Weevil	6	873	02:01 PM Apr 8, 2015 by Weevil
	SOLAR PANELS COMPANY - campsalesau.com (Preview) I am wondering if anyone has bought from the above company Seems we may have been scammed.???	Apprentice Nomad	4	1280	12:16 PM Apr 8, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Effects Of Large Commercial Fishing Boats On Recreational Fishing On Our Southern, Lower East and West Coasts (Preview) Wonder what effect these foreign owned ships will have on recreational fishing in these areas, see; http://www.blogotariat.com/node/1970946 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-02/a ... te/6368358 -- Edited by Weevil on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 04:59:57 PM	Weevil	3	1101	10:42 AM Apr 8, 2015 by Ontos45
	Another town to boycott perhaps. (Preview) Just picking up on what B and B wrote about Esperance, at the end of the thread about Bendigo. If these van park owners are in the ear of the councillors about having exclusive attendance at the caravan parks in the town and it's getting difficult to free park in the vicinity - then it's simple for me = I j...	TechnoGypsy	25	2280	09:43 AM Apr 8, 2015 by Weevil
	Grey Nomads in caravans to blame. (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/nicole-flint-grey-nomads-in-caravans-are-slowing-us-down/story-fnii5yv4-1227292929646	Santa	25	2371	09:19 AM Apr 8, 2015 by Birdographers
	March 2015 Car Sales figures (Preview) http://www.caradvice.com.au/346679/march-2015-car-sales-winners-and-losers/	rockylizard	1	537	08:18 AM Apr 8, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Leaking Colorado roll out awning. (Preview) Standard vinyl awning as fitted to Jayco etc, over New Year we stayed at the town of 1770, and it teemed with rain, the awning leaked like the proverbial, everything under it got soaked, I could not determine where it was coming in, it seemed OK where it attaches to the roof of the pop top. Underneath was l...	Bevandy2	2	552	07:09 AM Apr 8, 2015 by Cupie
	NEW EUROPEAN WINDOWS -YUK (Preview) New style windows -YUK. We are looking at buying a new van (semi off road etc)but really don't like the new style push out, slide down, slide up windows. They seem very fragile. Even saw a new one in sale yard broken and torn. What was wrong with the wind out ones that didn't let insects in as you open the...	gandk	11	817	06:38 AM Apr 8, 2015 by gandk
	11 year old missing camper found near Lake Eildon (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-07/missing-boy-luke-shambrook-found-alive/6374930	petengail	6	653	01:06 AM Apr 8, 2015 by Joe50
	cleaning annex canvas (Preview) hi guys what's the best way to clean the canvas without taking the protective coating of it, hubby wants to scrub it to death, then will complain when it leaks. thank you in advance lyn	lyn-n-ken	6	1562	12:37 AM Apr 8, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Safety Ignored By Some At Salmon Fishing Spot Near Albany WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-06/rock-fishing-safety-ignored-at-wa-salmon-holes-despite-deaths/6372508-- Edited by Weevil on Monday 6th of April 2015 01:26:24 PM	Weevil	5	2121	11:42 PM Apr 7, 2015 by TechnoGypsy
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