The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-27/bushfire-in-nowergup-breaks-containment-lines/6048504

briche · briche

Before I get onto the topic, we want to wish you all a happy and safe Australia Day and may you're travels be full of great memories. Now onto the topic. Has anyone come across any articles, posts, etc on a sola hot water system for caravans. I have seen references on this topic but not in detail. I am aware o...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, my previous post I asked about washing machines. the lemair as recommended looks good. however , there are 2 models . A xqb22 that weighs 20 kgs and an xqb32, which I cannot find the weight for. have looked online, have rung places that sell it online. they look to be the same machine only o...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/our-parks-awash-with-freeloading-backpackers/story-fnjbnts7-1227197443051

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, strop and I are getting a bit sick of hand washing and have decided to buy a washing machine. it needs to be able to wash a single cotton blanket. can anyone recommend a machine? not sure if we can get it fitted into the caravan yet. but if we cannot we will need to look at one that just washes a...

PurgaEd · PurgaEd

Hi again I'm researching add on rear view mirrors. I can't use "Clearview" mirrors on my 2011 PK Ranger; the doors can't handle the additional weight. Clearview have a new product out called "The Convertor". They're remotely adjustable; i.e., they're electrically driven i...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-25/petrol-prices-fall-in-perth/6045006

peter1 · peter1

Hi all Looking for any thoughts about good spots to stay on the NSW south coast - say south of Ulladulla. We plan to spend 5 weeks in the area in mid February to March (departing from Mornington Peninsula - Victoria). We have an 18 foot tandem off-road pheonix c'van towed by a 2004 turbo diesel troopy. I'm...

shekon · shekon

Happy Australia Day. What a wonderful country we live in, we have our problems yet we are so lucky in so many ways. We tend to whinge about the simplest of things, and are we not lucky that we can. We travel with freedom, we don't have to worry too much about anything at all really. Yes, we all have our worrie...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, we stayed at Kiama a few years ago. caravan park was right on beach and we put our chairs in the shade and could see the water. is there anywhere near the gold coast qld. or northern rivers that has the same outlook? cheers. rocket.

copper1 · copper1

Folks, this is just a very quick update on our fellow Grey Nomad Gary Kelly Esq, who has been absent from out pages for sometime. I rang Gary's house tonight and spoke with Lindsay, the chap that Gary, normally looks after. He informed me that Gary is back in Manning Base Hospital and , is very unwell with...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I had this in Petengails thread, but decided it may have taken his thread "off topic". Horses for courses BUT going to the same place year after year after year!!! We took our 4 kids to different places and experiences. Due to business we only had a major holiday every 2nd year. Our adult kids...

keiron · keiron

Hi, How does one find others to travel with on an extended journey. I am wanting to travel (anywhere new) but SWMBO likes to stay at home. I am towing an 18' poptop Viscount Tourer, no ensuite, pulled by a Nissan Patrol. No set itinery, but needs ti include new regions and experiences. Any good cooks plea...

Gundog · Gundog

This morning an individual in a I think it was an Isuzu pulling a 5th wheeler pulled out into the western highway from Ballarat causing 2 cars to brake heavily almost creating a multi car accident. So if you were driving the Qld registered vehicle towing the 5th Wheeler, lift your game think of other r...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-25/australian-built-rv-sales-boom-despite-car-industry-gloom/6044608

Jim Moon · Jim Moon

Hi. Does anyone have link (or contact) for a short stay in granny flat of house in Ballina (will pay cash) for hubby & wife while looking for a home to buy? Will probably be sick of living in Elf following the voyage to there. No kids or animals. Cheers

Philw · Philw

Hi all I have constructed an argument that I am going to send to councils, newspapers and motoring organisations. Ie RACQ etc. I have reproduced the letter below. If you think it is ok, and support its position, and can help I would appreciate it. I need contact details (email address) for Mayors, n...

petengail · petengail

http://www.standard.net.au/story/2832717/illegal-vanpackers-anger-accommodation-providers/?cs=72

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

http://www.littlethings.com/fold-out-trailer-markies-marquis/?utm_source=sungazing&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=PFPost

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

,I'm always impressed with folk like Jules who can provide comprehensive details on Free Camps and Caravan Parks sometimes in the most obscure places and apparently off the top of her head.......e.g. 'that's over the bridge to the right past the Roadhouse and provision for perhaps 10 vans, and th...

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	ANOTHER BUSHFIRE NORTH OF PERTH :- updated 6.20pm second major fire (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-27/bushfire-in-nowergup-breaks-containment-lines/6048504	kiwijims	3	2005	02:28 PM Jan 28, 2015 by kiwijims
	Sola hot water (Preview) Before I get onto the topic, we want to wish you all a happy and safe Australia Day and may you're travels be full of great memories. Now onto the topic. Has anyone come across any articles, posts, etc on a sola hot water system for caravans. I have seen references on this topic but not in detail. I am aware o...	briche	5	895	12:25 PM Jan 28, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	can u help me research wash machine (Preview) Hi Everyone, my previous post I asked about washing machines. the lemair as recommended looks good. however , there are 2 models . A xqb22 that weighs 20 kgs and an xqb32, which I cannot find the weight for. have looked online, have rung places that sell it online. they look to be the same machine only o...	the rocket	6	1088	11:35 AM Jan 28, 2015 by kiwijims
	At last the blame has shifted (Preview) http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/our-parks-awash-with-freeloading-backpackers/story-fnjbnts7-1227197443051	NeilandRaine	19	1820	11:03 AM Jan 28, 2015 by the rocket
	which washing machine to buy. (Preview) hello everyone, strop and I are getting a bit sick of hand washing and have decided to buy a washing machine. it needs to be able to wash a single cotton blanket. can anyone recommend a machine? not sure if we can get it fitted into the caravan yet. but if we cannot we will need to look at one that just washes a...	the rocket	10	1574	10:57 AM Jan 28, 2015 by the rocket
	REAR VIEW MIRRORS (Preview) Hi again I'm researching add on rear view mirrors. I can't use "Clearview" mirrors on my 2011 PK Ranger; the doors can't handle the additional weight. Clearview have a new product out called "The Convertor". They're remotely adjustable; i.e., they're electrically driven i...	PurgaEd	23	2864	10:47 PM Jan 27, 2015 by ShortNorth
	Perth Petrol now below $ 1.00 C/P/L (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-25/petrol-prices-fall-in-perth/6045006	kiwijims	4	1130	09:05 PM Jan 27, 2015 by delatite
	Suggestions - NSW south coast camp spots (Preview) Hi all Looking for any thoughts about good spots to stay on the NSW south coast - say south of Ulladulla. We plan to spend 5 weeks in the area in mid February to March (departing from Mornington Peninsula - Victoria). We have an 18 foot tandem off-road pheonix c'van towed by a 2004 turbo diesel troopy. I'm...	peter1	16	3224	05:39 PM Jan 27, 2015 by neilnruth
	Happy Australia Day. (Preview) Happy Australia Day. What a wonderful country we live in, we have our problems yet we are so lucky in so many ways. We tend to whinge about the simplest of things, and are we not lucky that we can. We travel with freedom, we don't have to worry too much about anything at all really. Yes, we all have our worrie...	shekon	6	1119	12:04 PM Jan 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	caraan park on beach front gold coast (Preview) Hi everyone, we stayed at Kiama a few years ago. caravan park was right on beach and we put our chairs in the shade and could see the water. is there anywhere near the gold coast qld. or northern rivers that has the same outlook? cheers. rocket.	the rocket	7	1161	11:22 AM Jan 27, 2015 by Cupie
	GARY KELLY UPDATE!!!!!!!!! (Preview) Folks, this is just a very quick update on our fellow Grey Nomad Gary Kelly Esq, who has been absent from out pages for sometime. I rang Gary's house tonight and spoke with Lindsay, the chap that Gary, normally looks after. He informed me that Gary is back in Manning Base Hospital and , is very unwell with...	copper1	13	1678	10:07 AM Jan 27, 2015 by Goldfinger
	What are holidays??? (Preview) I had this in Petengails thread, but decided it may have taken his thread "off topic". Horses for courses BUT going to the same place year after year after year!!! We took our 4 kids to different places and experiences. Due to business we only had a major holiday every 2nd year. Our adult kids...	aussie_paul	9	1073	09:49 PM Jan 26, 2015 by neilnruth
	Solo looking for travelling companions / convoy (Preview) Hi, How does one find others to travel with on an extended journey. I am wanting to travel (anywhere new) but SWMBO likes to stay at home. I am towing an 18' poptop Viscount Tourer, no ensuite, pulled by a Nissan Patrol. No set itinery, but needs ti include new regions and experiences. Any good cooks plea...	keiron	2	1286	08:41 PM Jan 26, 2015 by Ozzie_Traveller
	Hope it wasn't one of us (Preview) This morning an individual in a I think it was an Isuzu pulling a 5th wheeler pulled out into the western highway from Ballarat causing 2 cars to brake heavily almost creating a multi car accident. So if you were driving the Qld registered vehicle towing the 5th Wheeler, lift your game think of other r...	Gundog	10	1613	11:13 AM Jan 26, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Caravan and RV sales boom in Australia. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-25/australian-built-rv-sales-boom-despite-car-industry-gloom/6044608	petengail	5	859	11:05 AM Jan 26, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Looking For Accom (month or so) in Ballina (Preview) Hi. Does anyone have link (or contact) for a short stay in granny flat of house in Ballina (will pay cash) for hubby & wife while looking for a home to buy? Will probably be sick of living in Elf following the voyage to there. No kids or animals. Cheers	Jim Moon	1	569	09:40 AM Jan 26, 2015 by Jim Moon
	Need help with contact details for freedom camp letter. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all I have constructed an argument that I am going to send to councils, newspapers and motoring organisations. Ie RACQ etc. I have reproduced the letter below. If you think it is ok, and support its position, and can help I would appreciate it. I need contact details (email address) for Mayors, n...	Philw	34	3338	10:16 PM Jan 25, 2015 by Philw
	Same old same old.... Warrnambool Vic park owners complaining again.... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.standard.net.au/story/2832717/illegal-vanpackers-anger-accommodation-providers/?cs=72	petengail	34	2515	05:57 PM Jan 25, 2015 by baute
	Nice slant on the expandable caravan theme. (Preview) http://www.littlethings.com/fold-out-trailer-markies-marquis/?utm_source=sungazing&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=PFPost	Hylda&Jon	6	1193	04:54 PM Jan 25, 2015 by Woolly
	Do you keep a travelling Journal with details/pros/cons of every Free Camp, Caravan Park etc..you stay in?.... (Preview) ,I'm always impressed with folk like Jules who can provide comprehensive details on Free Camps and Caravan Parks sometimes in the most obscure places and apparently off the top of her head.......e.g. 'that's over the bridge to the right past the Roadhouse and provision for perhaps 10 vans, and th...	Goldfinger	17	1531	04:50 PM Jan 25, 2015 by neilnruth
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