The Grey Nomads - General

Ontos45 · Ontos45

Sue, I, Sheba and Joe50 and the dog Sasa, survived cyclone but no power for approx. 6 weeks (generator) and phones/wireless internet last night. We hit by trees etc but under steel framed carport thank the Gods as 1/2 a tree crashed onto roof and branch pieced side of van above kitchen. Tree against va...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... The weather has been too damned hot and the night's not very good for sleeping. But the sunrise at my camp at Nyah in VIC this morning was worth being up for. cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Monday 23rd of February 2015 07:16:55 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

I took this picture Tuesday Evening, looking South where the fire was burning over the Freeway.......

Jeanne and Punk · Jeanne and Punk

After any suggestions of free camping areas or rest areas between Gold Coast and Sydney. are there any free camping areas Where you can stay a couple of days? this is our first trip with solar on and so trying to find thebestplaces to stay. thanks in advamce.

TropicalRose · TropicalRose

Hi are they bad there being by a lake?

The Doms · The Doms

Hi all.Just wanted peoples opinion on tow vehicle.We will be towing a large van of about 3 tonne and wanted some opinions on hino, isuzu, or fuso trucks.I was keen on the 4x4 option of both the isuzu and fuso though as touring around Australia is a new venture for us I wasnt sure if I could get away with a 4x2...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I had a very short txt from Sheba today saying she is ok thanks. Doesn't always have service and will be in touch when things are easier. No mention of the others in the area. Hope they are all safe.

Gundog · Gundog

reglynn · reglynn

Hi, anyone near here or are adventuring this way as we are here for a couple of days. Cheers reg & lynn

koala · koala

Hello all We are looking to get a pop top and possibly another vehicle in the near future to travel. We have a Corolla and looking to get a 10 foot van. We need to fit in bikes and stuff so are thinking of a small cargo van type thing with the back a bit higher than the Corolla wagon. The shape fits the VW 5 seate...

Chicka52 · Chicka52

we have 120L fridge in our van and a 8.4kg gas bottle...... Anyone with more experienced than us have an idea on how many days we'll get using the gas just for the fridge? thanks.

Gundog · Gundog

Whilst I have not been here yet It will be on my list of places to stay for a while. Where am I talking about Kellerberrin WA is a small town in the wheat belt between Northam and Merridan, the local Caravan Park has 6 powered sites and 6 unpowered. My reason for asking fellow travellers to support this smal...

kiwijims · kiwijims

There is no threat to lives or homes but there is smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. The fire is in an area bounded by Tomar Rd, Aqua Rd, Pigeon Rd and Old Yanchep Rd. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: ...

buffy61 · buffy61

Seems everyone raves over the Weber Baby G.....are they really better than other gas BBQs that we can take on the road easily??? Vicki & Bryan

Lee4 · Lee4

Hi, have just spent 2 glorious weeks on mid north coast nsw. Van on double concrete slab. Moved couple hours north for look & hasn't stopped raining. Sites are sand so I put down tarp...wrong move. Can you suggest some flooring that will let water through but keep out sand ?

Russue · Russue

http://www.freerangecamping.com.au/free-range-camping-listing-features/

robails1 · robails1

Need for owners manual, Hi everyone took my rig out for it's maiden voyage last weekend it is a new concept 590R. I found out the hard way about locking your drawers and cupboards before travelling (what a mess) some cupboards also did not lock properly . I also had problems with power, drainage,brake s...

shekon · shekon

I am currently in Apollo Bay, having driven down the GOR, for the first time in years, from the Warrnambool side. All good from my point of view and Miss Daisy and Seedling handled the hills beautifully. A word of warning though if you are travelling this road. Take care and be aware of the amount of Asia...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-20/rockhampton-resident-in-home-when-roof-ripped-off/6166472?section=qld

dING · dING

Went for a trip into the Leatherwood Forest Cause we put our Bees out there every year And camped out there for a while after setting up Camp and cutting a bit of fire wood started the Hard work Then checked out the river (the Hellyer) And the Bush around the camp twas quite pretty Then got to me B...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Survived Cyclone (Preview) Sue, I, Sheba and Joe50 and the dog Sasa, survived cyclone but no power for approx. 6 weeks (generator) and phones/wireless internet last night. We hit by trees etc but under steel framed carport thank the Gods as 1/2 a tree crashed onto roof and branch pieced side of van above kitchen. Tree against va...	Ontos45	16	1467	08:49 AM Feb 25, 2015 by Gerty Dancer
	Sunrise at Nyah VIC (Preview) Gday... The weather has been too damned hot and the night's not very good for sleeping. But the sunrise at my camp at Nyah in VIC this morning was worth being up for. cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Monday 23rd of February 2015 07:16:55 PM	rockylizard	4	645	08:03 AM Feb 25, 2015 by jules47
	Smoke & cloud over South Perth (Preview) I took this picture Tuesday Evening, looking South where the fire was burning over the Freeway.......	kiwijims	1	616	11:12 PM Feb 24, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Free camping/rest areas in northern NSW (Preview) After any suggestions of free camping areas or rest areas between Gold Coast and Sydney. are there any free camping areas Where you can stay a couple of days? this is our first trip with solar on and so trying to find thebestplaces to stay. thanks in advamce.	Jeanne and Punk	10	1629	08:16 PM Feb 24, 2015 by Jeanne and Punk
	Greens lake mozzies? (Preview) Hi are they bad there being by a lake?	TropicalRose	16	1536	04:48 PM Feb 24, 2015 by Delta18
	truck advice (Preview) Hi all.Just wanted peoples opinion on tow vehicle.We will be towing a large van of about 3 tonne and wanted some opinions on hino, isuzu, or fuso trucks.I was keen on the 4x4 option of both the isuzu and fuso though as touring around Australia is a new venture for us I wasnt sure if I could get away with a 4x2...	The Doms	28	13241	11:29 PM Feb 23, 2015 by The Doms
	Sheba is OK. (Preview) I had a very short txt from Sheba today saying she is ok thanks. Doesn't always have service and will be in touch when things are easier. No mention of the others in the area. Hope they are all safe.	Happywanderer	10	1216	10:11 PM Feb 23, 2015 by Solo Steve
	I think I want one of these (Preview)	Gundog	4	1052	09:13 PM Feb 23, 2015 by grahos
	Lake Colac (Preview) Hi, anyone near here or are adventuring this way as we are here for a couple of days. Cheers reg & lynn	reglynn	2	694	04:54 PM Feb 23, 2015 by reglynn
	Towing small pop tops small cars towing caravans towing with a small car small caravans caravans (Preview) Hello all We are looking to get a pop top and possibly another vehicle in the near future to travel. We have a Corolla and looking to get a 10 foot van. We need to fit in bikes and stuff so are thinking of a small cargo van type thing with the back a bit higher than the Corolla wagon. The shape fits the VW 5 seate...	koala	10	2622	07:11 AM Feb 23, 2015 by koala
	gas fridge (Preview) we have 120L fridge in our van and a 8.4kg gas bottle...... Anyone with more experienced than us have an idea on how many days we'll get using the gas just for the fridge? thanks.	Chicka52	3	860	01:22 AM Feb 23, 2015 by madaboutled
	Travelling around WA (Preview) Whilst I have not been here yet It will be on my list of places to stay for a while. Where am I talking about Kellerberrin WA is a small town in the wheat belt between Northam and Merridan, the local Caravan Park has 6 powered sites and 6 unpowered. My reason for asking fellow travellers to support this smal...	Gundog	5	1131	06:34 PM Feb 22, 2015 by Delta18
	Bushfire ADVICE for the northern part of Pinjar Pine Plantation, 10km east of Yanchep in the City of Wanneroo Perth W.A. (Preview) There is no threat to lives or homes but there is smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. The fire is in an area bounded by Tomar Rd, Aqua Rd, Pigeon Rd and Old Yanchep Rd. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: ...	kiwijims	1	495	12:11 PM Feb 22, 2015 by kiwijims
	Weber Baby G or any gas BBQ do the trick? (Preview) Seems everyone raves over the Weber Baby G.....are they really better than other gas BBQs that we can take on the road easily??? Vicki & Bryan	buffy61	24	3980	12:07 AM Feb 22, 2015 by meetoo
	Flooring (Preview) Hi, have just spent 2 glorious weeks on mid north coast nsw. Van on double concrete slab. Moved couple hours north for look & hasn't stopped raining. Sites are sand so I put down tarp...wrong move. Can you suggest some flooring that will let water through but keep out sand ?	Lee4	10	2565	11:20 PM Feb 21, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Worth a look (Preview) http://www.freerangecamping.com.au/free-range-camping-listing-features/	Russue	5	1023	07:44 PM Feb 21, 2015 by Papou
	owners manual for new caravan and caravanners (Preview) Need for owners manual, Hi everyone took my rig out for it's maiden voyage last weekend it is a new concept 590R. I found out the hard way about locking your drawers and cupboards before travelling (what a mess) some cupboards also did not lock properly . I also had problems with power, drainage,brake s...	robails1	9	5715	10:23 AM Feb 21, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Great Ocean Road. (Preview) I am currently in Apollo Bay, having driven down the GOR, for the first time in years, from the Warrnambool side. All good from my point of view and Miss Daisy and Seedling handled the hills beautifully. A word of warning though if you are travelling this road. Take care and be aware of the amount of Asia...	shekon	4	1151	10:21 AM Feb 21, 2015 by Nelly
	House looses roof in Rocky (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-20/rockhampton-resident-in-home-when-roof-ripped-off/6166472?section=qld	kiwijims	0	549	08:43 PM Feb 20, 2015 by kiwijims
	A trip into the Tarkine Leatherwood Forest (Preview) Went for a trip into the Leatherwood Forest Cause we put our Bees out there every year And camped out there for a while after setting up Camp and cutting a bit of fire wood started the Hard work Then checked out the river (the Hellyer) And the Bush around the camp twas quite pretty Then got to me B...	dING	11	793	08:24 PM Feb 20, 2015 by Recoup
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