The Grey Nomads - General

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.

Vic41 · Vic41

For WA GN's, the WA Public Trustees offer a free Will lodgement and storage if lodged in person, a fee is charged only if lodged by a third party. A will can be one you have done yourself or by a solicitor/lawyer etc, does not have to be done by Public Trustees.... https://www.publictrustee.wa.gov.a...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday , we are spending a night at the C/Park at the above town.$25 ,drive thru and nice and clean.very busy and the lady in the office said to try the services club next door for a real nice Chinese feed.We went with the folk next to us and it was fresh and huge !All round a real nice ,simpel stopover .John

Collo · Collo

I went to see a financial planner the other day as I hope to retire in about six years and thought some planning may help. The planner is a fee for service, that is, he receives no commissions from any products he recommends. He has charged a once off $3000 for the plan. He says that six monthly reviews are f...

kandagal · kandagal

On Sat. night we visited friends who live 8 kms out of Kuranda for dinner. Had a great time but then we started home. I was driving as Keith had enjoyed a couple glasses of wine. FOG I wasn't prepared for it & it certainly made driving a bit scary. The lights on our poor little Suzuki didn't cope v...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	567	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	1891	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	829	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	787	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	1538	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	1641	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	817	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	736	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	622	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	1374	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	964	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	584	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	379	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	482	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	1064	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	544	09:18 AM Jul 2, 2014 by Dougwe
	WA Public Trustees Free Will Lodgement (Preview) For WA GN's, the WA Public Trustees offer a free Will lodgement and storage if lodged in person, a fee is charged only if lodged by a third party. A will can be one you have done yourself or by a solicitor/lawyer etc, does not have to be done by Public Trustees.... https://www.publictrustee.wa.gov.a...	Vic41	8	746	09:17 AM Jul 2, 2014 by peterblack
	Downtown Hillston NSW (Preview) Gday , we are spending a night at the C/Park at the above town.$25 ,drive thru and nice and clean.very busy and the lady in the office said to try the services club next door for a real nice Chinese feed.We went with the folk next to us and it was fresh and huge !All round a real nice ,simpel stopover .John	moamajohn	3	699	09:13 AM Jul 2, 2014 by Dougwe
	What do financial planners charge? (Preview) I went to see a financial planner the other day as I hope to retire in about six years and thought some planning may help. The planner is a fee for service, that is, he receives no commissions from any products he recommends. He has charged a once off $3000 for the plan. He says that six monthly reviews are f...	Collo	14	2203	09:04 AM Jul 2, 2014 by _wombat_
	Fog (Preview) On Sat. night we visited friends who live 8 kms out of Kuranda for dinner. Had a great time but then we started home. I was driving as Keith had enjoyed a couple glasses of wine. FOG I wasn't prepared for it & it certainly made driving a bit scary. The lights on our poor little Suzuki didn't cope v...	kandagal	1	528	10:46 PM Jul 1, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
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