The Grey Nomads - General

copper1 · copper1

He has made it, Gary Kelly has put another year down the gurgler Happy Birthday Mate

Gemangi · Gemangi

Well folks, it's a while since my last post but we're just about ready to Rock n Roll. The house is under contract and we have our eye on a 25 ft Caravan and a Ford Ranger xlt so should be on the shake down cruise in about 6 weeks. The thing now is to look at vehicle and caravan insurance. Can any of you tell me...

The Hats · The Hats

Well we got the call to say our new Roadstar Voyager is coming of the production line on Monday YAY

Should be at our dealers on the sunshine coast by next Friday . But due to my currant illness we will not be able to pick it up for a few weeks Never mind the good bit is it is ready when we are Che...

Met a Grey Nomad member today!!! · jules47

We were on the lookout for the famous wreath flowers while in this area (WA - near Mullewa), and decided to have a look at a place off the road called War Rock - walking along, a lady came up and said - "Hello, Jules" - I thought where do I know this person from? Turns out she and her husband are mem...

frangipani · frangipani

Its hot and beautiful, bpoked in to the resort, unpowered site and dinner $20. What can I say , on the way saw the stramolites, had brekky at the Billabong Road house, fish and chips of course, and had my photo taken for the wall , tomorrow the dolphins -- Edited by Frangipani on Thursday 28th of August 201...

Bevandy2 · Bevandy2

Hi folks, Somewhere down the line we have a thread about those dreaded safety chain shackles. The following link is from the Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper, and is an article from a Bundaberg police officer. He addresses this issue and some others, you have to love what he says about mobile phones, I h...

Joe50 · Joe50

A movie theatre in Hong Kong encourages its patrons to leave their mobile phones switched on so it can teach a lesson. And, well done VW. What a clever way to communicate how risky it is to use mobile phones while driving. More than 1.5 million views in 3 days. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHixe...

oldboar · oldboar

On another forum a post was noticed about a free camp that stated grey water tanks must be used & generators were not permitted. Many posters felt these simple requirements to be unreasonable, stating that they were forcing them into caravan parks. In our opinion, the requirements are quite r...

fredcam · fredcam

hi gang l what to get the right ball weight for my caravan l got range rover sport the towing weight is 3500kg and the tow ball is 350kg my caravan is 19' royal flair the GTM 2345kg Tare Mass is 211kg axle Group 2600kg Bkgall 175kg Max Ball loading 350kg can someone help

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Staying there for almost 3 weeks late Sept/Oct. Any suggestions from others who have stayed there? Whats the fishing and snorkeling like? Any outstanding places to go or things to do?

Explorer · Explorer

Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day. The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for" He he it's still early and I may get some more calls. Mike.

PurgaEd · PurgaEd

Good afternoon all My wife and I have taken the leap and ordered our first van. I have been researching / asking questions / going to caravan shows and visiting yards for 2 years. I have settled on a Goldstar 1960 (19'6"), made and sold only by the manufacturer in South Australia. It will be built a...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are heading to Adelaide and were going to go via Portland and wondered what is good cabin accommodation there ` have looked on some places on Google and a lot dont have good reviews, wishing now we were taking the van but not worth it for two weeks

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I'm fitting some new curtains in my good ole bus / motorhome . I'm selling it and don't want colour that could offend .. I was thinking light grey ? So many options ? What do people think ? [URL=http://s4.photobucket.com/user/EBXR8240/media/bus022_zps39759016.jpg.html][IMG]https://i4.ph...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We have spent the last few days with Sarg, at Coorella Dam/ Clem Walton park about 60 k from Mt Isa. what a great bloke. He could not have made us more welcome despite me breaking his car. Many a yarn told and a few beers consumed around the campfire. We also met GN's Jan and Kevin, again great people. Thanks...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/fremantle-rail-bridge-to-reopen-monday/5707432

kiwijims · kiwijims

Roads closed after flooding in WA's South WestUpdated about an hour agoFri 29 Aug 2014, 8:49pmVIDEO: Storm lashes South West (ABC News)PHOTO: A Donnybrook orchard was submerged after wild weather swept through the region.(Roxanne Taylor: ABC News)MAP: Donnybrook 6239Roads have been clo...

Tornado · Tornado

We are planning our first ever road trip in a hired campervan from Adelaide to Perth in mid-September. Would like to try some free camping sites but I am concerned if it is safe to camp on our own. Any advice appreciated. Any other hints also appreciated.

beiffe · beiffe

I had to purchase a new blood pressure monitor as my old one was about 15 years old and the readings were getting way out of the ball park. Got mine checked at a chemist, I did a reading with mine and then straight away did a test with theirs. The readings were a long way apart. The chemist advised that the exp...

Allany · Allany

What mud flaps do i put on the back of the patrol for towing? i have seen a few vehicles with mudflaps that look like long broom bristles can anyone tell me where to get these? allan -- Edited by Allany on Thursday 28th of August 2014 03:14:30 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Happy Birthday Gary Kelly (Preview) He has made it, Gary Kelly has put another year down the gurgler Happy Birthday Mate	copper1	20	782	04:34 PM Sep 1, 2014 by KFT
	Vehicle and Caravan Insurance (Preview) Well folks, it's a while since my last post but we're just about ready to Rock n Roll. The house is under contract and we have our eye on a 25 ft Caravan and a Ford Ranger xlt so should be on the shake down cruise in about 6 weeks. The thing now is to look at vehicle and caravan insurance. Can any of you tell me...	Gemangi	16	2180	12:56 PM Sep 1, 2014 by hako
	Got the Phone call............ (Preview) Well we got the call to say our new Roadstar Voyager is coming of the production line on Monday YAY Should be at our dealers on the sunshine coast by next Friday . But due to my currant illness we will not be able to pick it up for a few weeks Never mind the good bit is it is ready when we are Che...	The Hats	13	841	10:08 AM Sep 1, 2014 by roadtourer
	Met a Grey Nomad member today!!! (Preview) We were on the lookout for the famous wreath flowers while in this area (WA - near Mullewa), and decided to have a look at a place off the road called War Rock - walking along, a lady came up and said - "Hello, Jules" - I thought where do I know this person from? Turns out she and her husband are mem...	jules47	5	635	10:03 AM Sep 1, 2014 by Johnty
	Made it to Monkey Mia (Preview) Its hot and beautiful, bpoked in to the resort, unpowered site and dinner $20. What can I say , on the way saw the stramolites, had brekky at the Billabong Road house, fish and chips of course, and had my photo taken for the wall , tomorrow the dolphins -- Edited by Frangipani on Thursday 28th of August 201...	frangipani	16	1146	09:17 AM Sep 1, 2014 by roadtourer
	Police advice, from the horses mouth (Preview) Hi folks, Somewhere down the line we have a thread about those dreaded safety chain shackles. The following link is from the Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper, and is an article from a Bundaberg police officer. He addresses this issue and some others, you have to love what he says about mobile phones, I h...	Bevandy2	15	1551	12:36 AM Sep 1, 2014 by PeterD
	Road safety message from VW (Preview) A movie theatre in Hong Kong encourages its patrons to leave their mobile phones switched on so it can teach a lesson. And, well done VW. What a clever way to communicate how risky it is to use mobile phones while driving. More than 1.5 million views in 3 days. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHixe...	Joe50	8	703	07:30 PM Aug 31, 2014 by Travel Bug
	Unreasonable expectations. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) On another forum a post was noticed about a free camp that stated grey water tanks must be used & generators were not permitted. Many posters felt these simple requirements to be unreasonable, stating that they were forcing them into caravan parks. In our opinion, the requirements are quite r...	oldboar	33	1913	04:50 PM Aug 31, 2014 by JackoFJR
	tow ball weight (Preview) hi gang l what to get the right ball weight for my caravan l got range rover sport the towing weight is 3500kg and the tow ball is 350kg my caravan is 19' royal flair the GTM 2345kg Tare Mass is 211kg axle Group 2600kg Bkgall 175kg Max Ball loading 350kg can someone help	fredcam	12	2435	01:37 PM Aug 31, 2014 by fredcam
	Yardie Creek camp site, National Park, Coral Bay, WA (Preview) Staying there for almost 3 weeks late Sept/Oct. Any suggestions from others who have stayed there? Whats the fishing and snorkeling like? Any outstanding places to go or things to do?	Bruce and Bev	8	749	12:12 AM Aug 31, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	The absolute insult today! Twice. (Preview) Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day. The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for" He he it's still early and I may get some more calls. Mike.	Explorer	26	1881	08:26 PM Aug 30, 2014 by PurgaEd
	Advice for a novice - Please! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Good afternoon all My wife and I have taken the leap and ordered our first van. I have been researching / asking questions / going to caravan shows and visiting yards for 2 years. I have settled on a Goldstar 1960 (19'6"), made and sold only by the manufacturer in South Australia. It will be built a...	PurgaEd	33	6165	06:15 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Phil C
	Accomondation in Portland Vic (Preview) We are heading to Adelaide and were going to go via Portland and wondered what is good cabin accommodation there ` have looked on some places on Google and a lot dont have good reviews, wishing now we were taking the van but not worth it for two weeks	Cowboy7307	4	500	04:42 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Cowboy7307
	Curtains for converted bus ? (Preview) I'm fitting some new curtains in my good ole bus / motorhome . I'm selling it and don't want colour that could offend .. I was thinking light grey ? So many options ? What do people think ? [URL=http://s4.photobucket.com/user/EBXR8240/media/bus022_zps39759016.jpg.html][IMG]https://i4.ph...	Aus-Kiwi	8	738	02:04 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Vic41
	Are All GN's so nice. (Preview) We have spent the last few days with Sarg, at Coorella Dam/ Clem Walton park about 60 k from Mt Isa. what a great bloke. He could not have made us more welcome despite me breaking his car. Many a yarn told and a few beers consumed around the campfire. We also met GN's Jan and Kevin, again great people. Thanks...	Poppy sore eye	13	867	02:00 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Glenelg
	Fremantle Rail Bridge Set To Open On Monday. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/fremantle-rail-bridge-to-reopen-monday/5707432	Vic41	2	408	01:30 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Vic41
	South West W.A. under water (Preview) Roads closed after flooding in WA's South WestUpdated about an hour agoFri 29 Aug 2014, 8:49pmVIDEO: Storm lashes South West (ABC News)PHOTO: A Donnybrook orchard was submerged after wild weather swept through the region.(Roxanne Taylor: ABC News)MAP: Donnybrook 6239Roads have been clo...	kiwijims	5	969	10:41 AM Aug 30, 2014 by Vic41
	First road trip (Preview) We are planning our first ever road trip in a hired campervan from Adelaide to Perth in mid-September. Would like to try some free camping sites but I am concerned if it is safe to camp on our own. Any advice appreciated. Any other hints also appreciated.	Tornado	7	1115	09:50 AM Aug 30, 2014 by jules47
	Buying medical devices if privately insured. (Preview) I had to purchase a new blood pressure monitor as my old one was about 15 years old and the readings were getting way out of the ball park. Got mine checked at a chemist, I did a reading with mine and then straight away did a test with theirs. The readings were a long way apart. The chemist advised that the exp...	beiffe	0	428	08:28 AM Aug 30, 2014 by beiffe
	Mud Flaps (Preview) What mud flaps do i put on the back of the patrol for towing? i have seen a few vehicles with mudflaps that look like long broom bristles can anyone tell me where to get these? allan -- Edited by Allany on Thursday 28th of August 2014 03:14:30 PM	Allany	3	761	05:25 AM Aug 30, 2014 by Dougwe
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