The Grey Nomads - General

rayntal · rayntal

I am travelling to Brisbane, arriving 14th May to pick up a new motorhome in northgate, I will need somewhere to stay on the nights of 14th 15th May, will need to clean out the old motorhome ready to changeover on the 15th. I would prefer a caravan park where I can get a cabin for the 2 nights, as I will need to...

grahos · grahos

We are thinking of buying a poptop Jayco and would appreciate other owners experiences with a Jayco rig.

Vic41 · Vic41

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57410835/please-keep-an-eye-out-our-home-away-from-home-has-been-stol/-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesd...

Backaburke · Backaburke

We are in our first week of working our way around Australia. Currently in Port Lincoln. Everyone keeps telling us there is plenty of work in WA. We're willing to do anything that will fund our travels. No other form of income I'm afraid. Looking for opinions of whether there is in-fact lots a work...

dING · dING

Does any one know of a nice campsite (free of course) Half hour or so from Ballina NSW Thank you all info gratefully received dING

JayDee · JayDee

I enjoying reading Larry Pickering's website and cartons. Well worth a read of the attached and then you can read any back issues. the latest cartoon of the raising of the flag really does tell the story that 90% of us think. Jay&Dee P.S I have been an LNP supporter for over 50 years. So..............

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

We have just traveled up from the coast through Dorrigo a through Armidale on our way to Tamworth. Armidale is so colourfull at the moment with all the autumn tones of the liquid ambers.poplars.flame trees etc. From greens yellows amber burgendys. Well worth a look if passing that way. Also the drive...

dragonfly1 · dragonfly1

Left Dunnedoo And travelled through Gulgong, then cut across to Wellington, through Molong then Orange. We cut across to Blayney and then into Carcoar dam, lovely spot Burt very hard to find a level camp site. Monday we travelled 56kls to Cowra had a coffee and did some shopping. We camped in a ro...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi Folks, We are off to Rutherglen to replace the white port supplies on the 9th May and thought that we would take in Greens Lake for a few days on the way since we have not been there and heard so much about it. Hope to see some of you there. A question, if there has been rain does it get a bit muddy? The picture...

petengail · petengail

http://www.ntnews.com.au/lifestyle/survey-reveals-the-top-territory-camping-and-caravanning-destinations/story-fnkd45ts-1226898662361

kirraweebob · kirraweebob

Hi everyone - we really love our coffee from our pod machine, however with only 600W inverter in our van, we are having trouble finding a machine we cn use when away from powered sites - any suggestions?? Anyone else found a low wattage coffee pod machine?

kesa32 · kesa32

Hi , anyone tried and succeeded in getting full comprehensive insurance for an imported van ive got to try a few more company's , but no luck so far......... It's got all the certificates etc , just they have a clause saying no to imported stuff ( cars too ) even though they're comply and are au registered...

Vic41 · Vic41

The only part of Gibb River Road I have done is part of the road from Derby to the turn off from Gibb River Road to Winjana George and Tunnel Creek (worth the diversion). I was looking at this link which shows some of the Gibb River Road and the different types of RV used for the trip, if you have done it I would...

chaslib · chaslib

Each year in April I download the updates to my copy of Camps 6. Looks like I wont need to do this again next year because judging by the number of places that are closed the book will no longer be a 400 page spirel book - it will be a pocket size booklet. Almost 60 closed and many more have had facilities down...

Patto44 · Patto44

I have been trying to contact Diesel Heating Australia for over a week, so I can purchase a Snugger heater. Left messages and emails but no response. Not a good look for their service. Does anyone know where else I can buy one in Sydney or Central Coast NSW? Thanks Patto

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

To day we had the pleasure of sharing so quality time with Frank at our camp site at Walladabah. Thank you for comming over a look foward to our next meeting some where in this great land. Cheers. JC.

wazzawiseone · wazzawiseone

The other day we witnessed this. http://youtu.be/xjbS-P-cKQA Watch the left hand lane. On the M1 heading towards Gateway Bridge, Brisbane . As you can see I was doing 94 Kph. and Motorbike was doing ???. He did not come from onramp but was just going from lane to lane. Definitely on his way of removing...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.dodgebrosclub-australasia.asn.au/aussie_first_caravan.html

mainworry · mainworry

Well we now have our first trip under our belt..Up the coast way from Central Coast NSW to just north of Townsville, M/H travelled exceptionally well the beautiful "Bruce Hwy" I must admit kept me on my toes tended to want to throw us from side to side a fair bit. The weather was quite pleasant...

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

LEST WE FORGET. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Blw_hbp1o , My uncle George in which I never meet. No one knew why he was call George as his 1 st name was Clark? Roll of Honour - Clark Robertson Scoular Service Number: NX40060 Rank: Signalman Unit: 4 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment RAA Service:...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Where to stay - Northgate Brisbane (Preview) I am travelling to Brisbane, arriving 14th May to pick up a new motorhome in northgate, I will need somewhere to stay on the nights of 14th 15th May, will need to clean out the old motorhome ready to changeover on the 15th. I would prefer a caravan park where I can get a cabin for the 2 nights, as I will need to...	rayntal	8	814	07:04 PM Apr 30, 2014 by Middo
	Jayco caravan,poptops campervan experiences. (Preview) We are thinking of buying a poptop Jayco and would appreciate other owners experiences with a Jayco rig.	grahos	15	3653	06:52 PM Apr 30, 2014 by grahos
	Stolen Campervan (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57410835/please-keep-an-eye-out-our-home-away-from-home-has-been-stol/-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesd...	Vic41	10	1099	06:33 PM Apr 30, 2014 by Tomzys
	Is there really plenty of work in WA? (Preview) We are in our first week of working our way around Australia. Currently in Port Lincoln. Everyone keeps telling us there is plenty of work in WA. We're willing to do anything that will fund our travels. No other form of income I'm afraid. Looking for opinions of whether there is in-fact lots a work...	Backaburke	7	1160	05:18 PM Apr 30, 2014 by Red Dog
	Ballina Nsw (Preview) Does any one know of a nice campsite (free of course) Half hour or so from Ballina NSW Thank you all info gratefully received dING	dING	1	783	02:24 PM Apr 30, 2014 by chaslib
	The state of the Nation (Preview) I enjoying reading Larry Pickering's website and cartons. Well worth a read of the attached and then you can read any back issues. the latest cartoon of the raising of the flag really does tell the story that 90% of us think. Jay&Dee P.S I have been an LNP supporter for over 50 years. So..............	JayDee	2	701	11:19 AM Apr 30, 2014 by rockylizard
	A sea of colour: (Preview) We have just traveled up from the coast through Dorrigo a through Armidale on our way to Tamworth. Armidale is so colourfull at the moment with all the autumn tones of the liquid ambers.poplars.flame trees etc. From greens yellows amber burgendys. Well worth a look if passing that way. Also the drive...	justcruisin01	9	1040	10:02 AM Apr 30, 2014 by justcruisin01
	Gold Coast to Murray update (Preview) Left Dunnedoo And travelled through Gulgong, then cut across to Wellington, through Molong then Orange. We cut across to Blayney and then into Carcoar dam, lovely spot Burt very hard to find a level camp site. Monday we travelled 56kls to Cowra had a coffee and did some shopping. We camped in a ro...	dragonfly1	1	606	07:58 PM Apr 29, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Trip (Preview) Hi Folks, We are off to Rutherglen to replace the white port supplies on the 9th May and thought that we would take in Greens Lake for a few days on the way since we have not been there and heard so much about it. Hope to see some of you there. A question, if there has been rain does it get a bit muddy? The picture...	Magnarc	4	728	04:02 PM Apr 29, 2014 by Dougwe
	Top N.T. camping and caravan destinations (Preview) http://www.ntnews.com.au/lifestyle/survey-reveals-the-top-territory-camping-and-caravanning-destinations/story-fnkd45ts-1226898662361	petengail	2	594	12:52 PM Apr 29, 2014 by bill12
	Nespresso on the road coffee nespresso percolator espresso (Preview) Hi everyone - we really love our coffee from our pod machine, however with only 600W inverter in our van, we are having trouble finding a machine we cn use when away from powered sites - any suggestions?? Anyone else found a low wattage coffee pod machine?	kirraweebob	27	5894	10:18 AM Apr 29, 2014 by Steppe
	Imported van comprehensive insurance (Preview) Hi , anyone tried and succeeded in getting full comprehensive insurance for an imported van ive got to try a few more company's , but no luck so far......... It's got all the certificates etc , just they have a clause saying no to imported stuff ( cars too ) even though they're comply and are au registered...	kesa32	4	522	07:12 AM Apr 29, 2014 by kesa32
	Gibb River Road - Have You Done It and with what type of rig? (Preview) The only part of Gibb River Road I have done is part of the road from Derby to the turn off from Gibb River Road to Winjana George and Tunnel Creek (worth the diversion). I was looking at this link which shows some of the Gibb River Road and the different types of RV used for the trip, if you have done it I would...	Vic41	20	2208	10:12 PM Apr 28, 2014 by Vic41
	Closed campsites - Camps 6/7 (Preview) Each year in April I download the updates to my copy of Camps 6. Looks like I wont need to do this again next year because judging by the number of places that are closed the book will no longer be a 400 page spirel book - it will be a pocket size booklet. Almost 60 closed and many more have had facilities down...	chaslib	7	1212	09:10 PM Apr 28, 2014 by Radar
	Diesel Heater - Snugger (Preview) I have been trying to contact Diesel Heating Australia for over a week, so I can purchase a Snugger heater. Left messages and emails but no response. Not a good look for their service. Does anyone know where else I can buy one in Sydney or Central Coast NSW? Thanks Patto	Patto44	4	1596	08:55 PM Apr 28, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Thank you KFT. (Preview) To day we had the pleasure of sharing so quality time with Frank at our camp site at Walladabah. Thank you for comming over a look foward to our next meeting some where in this great land. Cheers. JC.	justcruisin01	1	616	08:53 PM Apr 28, 2014 by KFT
	Nothing surprises me any more (Preview) The other day we witnessed this. http://youtu.be/xjbS-P-cKQA Watch the left hand lane. On the M1 heading towards Gateway Bridge, Brisbane . As you can see I was doing 94 Kph. and Motorbike was doing ???. He did not come from onramp but was just going from lane to lane. Definitely on his way of removing...	wazzawiseone	3	989	05:26 PM Apr 28, 2014 by chopit
	Australia's First "Caravan" (motorised mobile home) (Preview) http://www.dodgebrosclub-australasia.asn.au/aussie_first_caravan.html	Vic41	5	1146	08:43 AM Apr 28, 2014 by signwilson
	First trip (Preview) Well we now have our first trip under our belt..Up the coast way from Central Coast NSW to just north of Townsville, M/H travelled exceptionally well the beautiful "Bruce Hwy" I must admit kept me on my toes tended to want to throw us from side to side a fair bit. The weather was quite pleasant...	mainworry	4	993	04:58 PM Apr 27, 2014 by mainworry
	Anzac day 2014 (Preview) LEST WE FORGET. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Blw_hbp1o , My uncle George in which I never meet. No one knew why he was call George as his 1 st name was Clark? Roll of Honour - Clark Robertson Scoular Service Number: NX40060 Rank: Signalman Unit: 4 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment RAA Service:...	graham (chickenman)	13	1134	02:30 PM Apr 27, 2014 by ozjohn
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