The Grey Nomads - General

Vic41 · Vic41

(I would imagine anyone in Australia could put their input on the site as many travel to WA from other states. This article was in the Seniors Newspaper. This is your chance to put in a plug for no bells and whistles camping and hopefully more low cost camping.) "Camping and caravan lovers are...

RosieW · RosieW

It's been fun. Stressful at times (the whole "Why didn't you leave *item needed at time* out?" thing, and Sydney long-weekend traffic in pouring rain), but overall a lot of fun. We spent a lot more time in parks than we wanted in Victoria, but once we got the Truckies Atlas, we were away. S...

glassies · glassies

Well we are back from our 8 days spent driving practicaly all over tassie !! Boy we did some kilometers and saw some awesome scenery too ,i was a bit peeved. With cradle mtn sure it was great to see ( no snow) bit cost us over thirty bucks to go in and take a photo typical rort or the system i call it!! I understa...

19bruce54 · 19bruce54

Hi All. I hear that National Parks in Tasmania require you to have a grey water tank to stay in there parks. Is this correct and is it becoming the norm on the mainland, appreciate any information on the subject.

barrie · barrie

Left Yeoeleven ,Chris & Paul today and it was a leasure to meet them .Were heading in the general direction south west toLlake Elphenstine Home Hill is a good place to relax and have a look at the area -- Edited by barrie on Thursday 3rd of July 2014 07:42:38 PM

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I submitted a post on this topic this morning and it somehow ended up in the solo traveller section it contains important info for any one in NT using LPG

Lynnek · Lynnek

Hi all, Have just said 'yes' to buying a second hand Mercedes Sprinter motorhome. I know that I should be given a Safety Certificate and a Gas Certificate and I've also arranged for a mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection. Are there any other checks or certificates that I need to get prior to payin...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Well all you folk were correct.The park is great ,big sites, good amenities ,very laid back. Fishing is the go tomorrow and a sightsee. Cheers John

loulybelle · loulybelle

just wondering if anyone knows if police checks are required to work in caravan parks, camp groungs etc thanks

barrie · barrie

Already seen lots heading off with mum and dad with there the trailers full off camping gear so we have pulled into the Home Hill showground for a few nights where it is only $10 a night for power and water.

in transit · in transit

We are planning a trip from SE QLD thru NSW to SA, and returning thru VIC and NSW to QLD.As we intended to stay in some national parks, I decided to check camping fees in Vic. It seems that the 2 of us staying in what is called a mid rated park would be charged $37.80. If our stay was between November and April...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

hi all after spending some great time with Dougwe and avoiding as many feral mbats as we could ( the GN ones are ok) we headed to blue waters ?... Too many people and not our scene, w went to Balgal beach but again queing to get a site is not us, we ended up in Rollingstone, a lovely spot and we met some nice peop...

chopit · chopit

Circumstances have come together and we have decided to hit the road full time. Rental house lease over. "Must keep" items into storage in a friends empty shed. Job disappeared. State gov't shut down where I worked. Final packing and we are off. All the great ideas, positive comments and f...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

[spoiler] I have recently purchased a 2007 Jayco Pop Top. Am thinking about painting the roof top and hence am wondering ... having recently ad all joins, etc resealed. 1. Is this a wise action? 2. What paint should I use ... Oil based/Water based ? Cheers,

Vic41 · Vic41

Does anyone know if you can put pictures on private messages please, and if so could you explain how, Thanks Vic

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

Almost everytime I go up or down the Barrier to Olary where I stop opp the hotel and have there great burger hard t obeat. Only draw back is there is no draught beer all in stubbies or cans, but the burger with a squire through it is to die for, I be having 1 in app 2 or 3 weeks. The rest area opp is basic, as you sti...

Oma · Oma

http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/halls-gap-to-molesworth/

barmaryee · barmaryee

Hello Everyone The caravan rebuild is coming along slowly, I have the two grey water tanks in and waiting on the freshwater tank. Does anyone know of any suppliers of 18mm plywood covered EPS sheets. Durolite supply it but are quite expensive so I was wondering if anyone has bought any recently (or eve...

JohnR · JohnR

(Also posted in Recommendations) Murray Bridge welcomes and accommodates the growing RV market by providing RV friendly campgrounds, dump point, fresh water and ease to access parking within CBD and local services. Showground offers self contained Caravans & RVs with powered sites $10-p...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Wednesday we are bock on the west bound track after spending a couple of days in the Isa in the company of Patto44. Really enjoyed your company a friendship ;along with a night out for dinner Thanks again guys, travell safe a hope we can meet up again along one of these tracks. Cheers; JC.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	WA: Input Wanted Over Planned Changes To Caravan Park Laws. (Preview) (I would imagine anyone in Australia could put their input on the site as many travel to WA from other states. This article was in the Seniors Newspaper. This is your chance to put in a plug for no bells and whistles camping and hopefully more low cost camping.) "Camping and caravan lovers are...	Vic41	1	763	07:48 AM Jul 4, 2014 by tezza
	6 weeks (or so) on the road and at our first 'long-term' stop. (Preview) It's been fun. Stressful at times (the whole "Why didn't you leave item needed at time out?" thing, and Sydney long-weekend traffic in pouring rain), but overall a lot of fun. We spent a lot more time in parks than we wanted in Victoria, but once we got the Truckies Atlas, we were away. S...	RosieW	5	1072	07:19 AM Jul 4, 2014 by RosieW
	Tasmania (Preview) Well we are back from our 8 days spent driving practicaly all over tassie !! Boy we did some kilometers and saw some awesome scenery too ,i was a bit peeved. With cradle mtn sure it was great to see ( no snow) bit cost us over thirty bucks to go in and take a photo typical rort or the system i call it!! I understa...	glassies	15	1506	11:48 PM Jul 3, 2014 by baysidetas
	Grey Water Tanks (Preview) Hi All. I hear that National Parks in Tasmania require you to have a grey water tank to stay in there parks. Is this correct and is it becoming the norm on the mainland, appreciate any information on the subject.	19bruce54	3	738	08:09 PM Jul 3, 2014 by KevKim37
	Left Home Hill today (Preview) Left Yeoeleven ,Chris & Paul today and it was a leasure to meet them .Were heading in the general direction south west toLlake Elphenstine Home Hill is a good place to relax and have a look at the area -- Edited by barrie on Thursday 3rd of July 2014 07:42:38 PM	barrie	3	523	07:56 PM Jul 3, 2014 by barrie
	LPG in Northern Territory (Preview) I submitted a post on this topic this morning and it somehow ended up in the solo traveller section it contains important info for any one in NT using LPG	aussietraveller	11	1807	06:07 PM Jul 3, 2014 by hako
	Buying MH, What Certificates Do I Need? (Preview) Hi all, Have just said 'yes' to buying a second hand Mercedes Sprinter motorhome. I know that I should be given a Safety Certificate and a Gas Certificate and I've also arranged for a mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection. Are there any other checks or certificates that I need to get prior to payin...	Lynnek	8	772	05:59 PM Jul 3, 2014 by Bas + Eve
	At Kidmans Camp (Preview) Well all you folk were correct.The park is great ,big sites, good amenities ,very laid back. Fishing is the go tomorrow and a sightsee. Cheers John	moamajohn	8	740	05:18 PM Jul 3, 2014 by ken thomas
	police checks (Preview) just wondering if anyone knows if police checks are required to work in caravan parks, camp groungs etc thanks	loulybelle	11	1411	02:51 PM Jul 3, 2014 by loulybelle
	ferals on the loose (Preview) Already seen lots heading off with mum and dad with there the trailers full off camping gear so we have pulled into the Home Hill showground for a few nights where it is only $10 a night for power and water.	barrie	20	1595	11:08 AM Jul 3, 2014 by Phil C
	Victorian national park camp fees (Preview) We are planning a trip from SE QLD thru NSW to SA, and returning thru VIC and NSW to QLD.As we intended to stay in some national parks, I decided to check camping fees in Vic. It seems that the 2 of us staying in what is called a mid rated park would be charged $37.80. If our stay was between November and April...	in transit	12	775	10:07 AM Jul 3, 2014 by Peterpan
	A break in travel (Preview) hi all after spending some great time with Dougwe and avoiding as many feral mbats as we could ( the GN ones are ok) we headed to blue waters ?... Too many people and not our scene, w went to Balgal beach but again queing to get a site is not us, we ended up in Rollingstone, a lovely spot and we met some nice peop...	Poppy sore eye	10	693	08:22 AM Jul 3, 2014 by Dougwe
	We're hitting the road. (Preview) Circumstances have come together and we have decided to hit the road full time. Rental house lease over. "Must keep" items into storage in a friends empty shed. Job disappeared. State gov't shut down where I worked. Final packing and we are off. All the great ideas, positive comments and f...	chopit	6	585	04:04 AM Jul 3, 2014 by peterblack
	Caravan Maintenance (Preview) [spoiler] I have recently purchased a 2007 Jayco Pop Top. Am thinking about painting the roof top and hence am wondering ... having recently ad all joins, etc resealed. 1. Is this a wise action? 2. What paint should I use ... Oil based/Water based ? Cheers,	Nomad1946	8	1256	01:36 AM Jul 3, 2014 by Nomad1946
	Pictures On Private Messages ????? (Preview) Does anyone know if you can put pictures on private messages please, and if so could you explain how, Thanks Vic	Vic41	17	923	05:55 PM Jul 2, 2014 by Vic41
	Olary hotel Sa (Preview) Almost everytime I go up or down the Barrier to Olary where I stop opp the hotel and have there great burger hard t obeat. Only draw back is there is no draught beer all in stubbies or cans, but the burger with a squire through it is to die for, I be having 1 in app 2 or 3 weeks. The rest area opp is basic, as you sti...	graham (chickenman)	0	539	03:45 PM Jul 2, 2014 by graham (chickenman)
	My latest blog. (Preview) http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/halls-gap-to-molesworth/	Oma	1	286	03:41 PM Jul 2, 2014 by Glenelg
	Ply Covered EPS (Preview) Hello Everyone The caravan rebuild is coming along slowly, I have the two grey water tanks in and waiting on the freshwater tank. Does anyone know of any suppliers of 18mm plywood covered EPS sheets. Durolite supply it but are quite expensive so I was wondering if anyone has bought any recently (or eve...	barmaryee	0	439	02:33 PM Jul 2, 2014 by barmaryee
	RV Friendly Town Murray Bridge SA (Preview) (Also posted in Recommendations) Murray Bridge welcomes and accommodates the growing RV market by providing RV friendly campgrounds, dump point, fresh water and ease to access parking within CBD and local services. Showground offers self contained Caravans & RVs with powered sites $10-p...	JohnR	3	994	10:55 AM Jul 2, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	ON THE ROAD AGAIN; (Preview) Wednesday we are bock on the west bound track after spending a couple of days in the Isa in the company of Patto44. Really enjoyed your company a friendship ;along with a night out for dinner Thanks again guys, travell safe a hope we can meet up again along one of these tracks. Cheers; JC.	justcruisin01	2	506	09:18 AM Jul 2, 2014 by Dougwe
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