The Grey Nomads - General

Pam · Pam

We stopped in Lockhart today for lunch and this iconic cafe had a sold sign in the window. The insides looked like they were renovating. The booth seating was gone and it looked like a demolition site. Some members would remember a pic of this cafe in pick this place a while ago. I hope they eventually r...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, I am currently in Penrith NSW and at this stage will be leaving tomorrow, Sunday. I am heading up the Pacific and Bruce highways, arriving in Townsville possibly Wednesday or Thursday. With all the rain in the East I would realy appreciate any information on closed/flooded roads or the po...

philchez · philchez

Hi all Love this forum we are newbies and preparing our first big 4 month trip later in the year with our much loved pooch in our current 1992 Coromal 475 Seka on a budget Would appreciate advice on purchase/installation of rooftop air conditioner. No doubt will have many more questions. Appreciate...

robcer · robcer

Hi all, we have been at Aysons Reserve for a couple of weeks now it's a great place. There are very clean toilets and a dump point but no rubbish bins or potable water we recommend this place to everyone, it's very central and close to Bendigo

Hendo · Hendo

Does anyone know if your van is covered by insurance if it is damaged or stolen while unattended in a "free" camp site?

exa41 · exa41

Hi Guys , just installed Camps7 app into my GPS , good value for money , works a treat.

saltel · saltel

Hi every one. You guys could be able to help. We need to know a route camping in between, from lakes entrance to Port macquarie. We would like to avoid Sidney and new castle if we can. We go may. Cheers!

Hendo · Hendo

There is much comment on free camping on this site and I can see the financial benefits of this style of travel, not mentioning the social side as well. As we havent embraced free camping as yet, not having the set up, my question to you free campers out there is, do you ever unhitch and leave your van una...

Robert and Karen · Robert and Karen

GEIRO (Geist & European imported RV Owners Club Inc) is born! The previous Geist Owners Group that consisted of approximately 55 members decided at the 2013 Yamba gathering to elect a Steering Committee to help form a new Incorporated Club run by members.The inaugural GEIRO Club Gathering wa...

Vic41 · Vic41

Looking at all the brands of different caravans in a Caravan Show liftout recently and I looked some of them up online, including Goldstream Caravans. I see they have a number of new models since they started making them and camper trailers. I'm just curious as to how many Goldstream owners we have on...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at buying a portable toilet and have looked at cheep ones and thetford and want to know if thy are worth the extra money and what is the best pump ones the 165 is a squeeze one or spend more on the proper pump one thanks

pws25 · pws25

Hi Cindy, any thoughts/ possibilities on wheel covers for the spare on back o vans????

bab600 · bab600

Hello everyone We want to go to Canberra for 3 or 4 days after Easter and I was after some Information on Free camp or C/P spots in or around Canberra and the only one I know of is Cotter Dam and we haven't Been down that way for ages, and Im led to believe its about $12 / per head. Thanks in anticipation Br...

Travelling Wattos · Travelling Wattos

Hello, is there anyone in Darwin or does anyone know of some person or business in Darwin that we could contact to check out a fifth wheeler we have seen for sale there. We are a bit far away at the moment (Tasmania). No responsibility to be on the person. Just a pair of eyes and opinion would be great! Thank...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Just hope every one will be OK in the SE Qld area after all the rain that has fallen over the last 24 Hrs. A friend lives on the Brisbane River West of Brisbane. I don't think there has been enough rain to flood them but it's all the low lying places that flood causing chaos. People cut off and causing accide...

Rickp · Rickp

Hello to all, has anyone had rainwater come through the roof mounted aircondtitioner? Cheers Rick

Dalmur · Dalmur

We had travelled for 16months in a camper trailer back in 2008/09 and loved it. Now after a 4 year sojourn in Moama NSW managing a caravan park, a new car and upgraded to a new van, we are finally back on the road again. Feels good . Not sure how long we will be travelling for. Just intend having a b...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

www.yourlifechoices.com.au/aged-care/cost-of-aged-care?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews

Technomad · Technomad

There are a few options when choosing a boat to fish from that is relatively convenient when towing a van. My choice was an inflatable, a Quicksilver 340 Sports, an 11 foot multi chamber ply floor with an air keel. Rolls up to a complete package and fitted easily under the bed. The hull was Hypalon, a DuPo...

Collo · Collo

Hello everyone, Have just bought a 17' Jayco Sterling pop top privately. 2007 model, but the last five years has sat idle. In as new condition(outside needs good clean). However, Eltham(opposite side of Melb.) is approx 200 kms from Ballarat. (mostly freeway) and I have never owed or towed a van befo...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Bluebird Cafe Lockhart NSW ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We stopped in Lockhart today for lunch and this iconic cafe had a sold sign in the window. The insides looked like they were renovating. The booth seating was gone and it looked like a demolition site. Some members would remember a pic of this cafe in pick this place a while ago. I hope they eventually r...	Pam	32	3221	09:32 AM Mar 31, 2014 by Bluebird
	WEATHER UP THE EAST COAST (Preview) Howdy all, I am currently in Penrith NSW and at this stage will be leaving tomorrow, Sunday. I am heading up the Pacific and Bruce highways, arriving in Townsville possibly Wednesday or Thursday. With all the rain in the East I would realy appreciate any information on closed/flooded roads or the po...	Dougwe	10	1090	08:35 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Dougwe
	air conditioner and Awning (Preview) Hi all Love this forum we are newbies and preparing our first big 4 month trip later in the year with our much loved pooch in our current 1992 Coromal 475 Seka on a budget Would appreciate advice on purchase/installation of rooftop air conditioner. No doubt will have many more questions. Appreciate...	philchez	8	1560	05:50 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	Aysons Reserve Elmore (Preview) Hi all, we have been at Aysons Reserve for a couple of weeks now it's a great place. There are very clean toilets and a dump point but no rubbish bins or potable water we recommend this place to everyone, it's very central and close to Bendigo	robcer	3	1152	05:13 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Bucko
	Free Camp 2 (Preview) Does anyone know if your van is covered by insurance if it is damaged or stolen while unattended in a "free" camp site?	Hendo	4	886	01:59 PM Mar 30, 2014 by gypsynolmate
	camps 7 (Preview) Hi Guys , just installed Camps7 app into my GPS , good value for money , works a treat.	exa41	8	1386	10:59 AM Mar 30, 2014 by Vic41
	easiest way to Port macquarie (Preview) Hi every one. You guys could be able to help. We need to know a route camping in between, from lakes entrance to Port macquarie. We would like to avoid Sidney and new castle if we can. We go may. Cheers!	saltel	6	1159	07:43 AM Mar 30, 2014 by Rip and Rosie
	Free Camping (Preview) There is much comment on free camping on this site and I can see the financial benefits of this style of travel, not mentioning the social side as well. As we havent embraced free camping as yet, not having the set up, my question to you free campers out there is, do you ever unhitch and leave your van una...	Hendo	9	1576	05:59 AM Mar 30, 2014 by Mousey
	A new club for Geist and European van owners (Preview) GEIRO (Geist & European imported RV Owners Club Inc) is born! The previous Geist Owners Group that consisted of approximately 55 members decided at the 2013 Yamba gathering to elect a Steering Committee to help form a new Incorporated Club run by members.The inaugural GEIRO Club Gathering wa...	Robert and Karen	12	1802	01:39 AM Mar 30, 2014 by Vic41
	Goldstream Caravans (Preview) Looking at all the brands of different caravans in a Caravan Show liftout recently and I looked some of them up online, including Goldstream Caravans. I see they have a number of new models since they started making them and camper trailers. I'm just curious as to how many Goldstream owners we have on...	Vic41	4	1679	09:08 PM Mar 29, 2014 by Vic41
	Portable toilets (Preview) Looking at buying a portable toilet and have looked at cheep ones and thetford and want to know if thy are worth the extra money and what is the best pump ones the 165 is a squeeze one or spend more on the proper pump one thanks	Cowboy7307	9	890	07:43 PM Mar 29, 2014 by Radar
	Wheel covers.. (Preview) Hi Cindy, any thoughts/ possibilities on wheel covers for the spare on back o vans????	pws25	0	635	07:08 PM Mar 29, 2014 by pws25
	Canberra and envirions (Preview) Hello everyone We want to go to Canberra for 3 or 4 days after Easter and I was after some Information on Free camp or C/P spots in or around Canberra and the only one I know of is Cotter Dam and we haven't Been down that way for ages, and Im led to believe its about $12 / per head. Thanks in anticipation Br...	bab600	6	1207	12:12 PM Mar 29, 2014 by aussietraveller
	Need someone in Darwin to check out a rig for us (Preview) Hello, is there anyone in Darwin or does anyone know of some person or business in Darwin that we could contact to check out a fifth wheeler we have seen for sale there. We are a bit far away at the moment (Tasmania). No responsibility to be on the person. Just a pair of eyes and opinion would be great! Thank...	Travelling Wattos	4	2077	08:34 PM Mar 28, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Wet Wet Wet! (Preview) Just hope every one will be OK in the SE Qld area after all the rain that has fallen over the last 24 Hrs. A friend lives on the Brisbane River West of Brisbane. I don't think there has been enough rain to flood them but it's all the low lying places that flood causing chaos. People cut off and causing accide...	Yuglamron	3	586	07:59 PM Mar 28, 2014 by exa41
	Rainwater from roof mounted air cons? (Preview) Hello to all, has anyone had rainwater come through the roof mounted aircondtitioner? Cheers Rick	Rickp	3	652	02:54 PM Mar 28, 2014 by Rickp
	Back on the road (Preview) We had travelled for 16months in a camper trailer back in 2008/09 and loved it. Now after a 4 year sojourn in Moama NSW managing a caravan park, a new car and upgraded to a new van, we are finally back on the road again. Feels good . Not sure how long we will be travelling for. Just intend having a b...	Dalmur	3	597	12:23 PM Mar 28, 2014 by Dalmur
	Cost of Aged Care (Preview) www.yourlifechoices.com.au/aged-care/cost-of-aged-care?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews	Rip and Rosie	4	1080	09:03 AM Mar 28, 2014 by Rheo47
	Fishing boat choice when travelling. (Preview) There are a few options when choosing a boat to fish from that is relatively convenient when towing a van. My choice was an inflatable, a Quicksilver 340 Sports, an 11 foot multi chamber ply floor with an air keel. Rolls up to a complete package and fitted easily under the bed. The hull was Hypalon, a DuPo...	Technomad	2	1054	08:20 AM Mar 28, 2014 by Technomad
	Service for caravan near Eltham Victoria (Preview) Hello everyone, Have just bought a 17' Jayco Sterling pop top privately. 2007 model, but the last five years has sat idle. In as new condition(outside needs good clean). However, Eltham(opposite side of Melb.) is approx 200 kms from Ballarat. (mostly freeway) and I have never owed or towed a van befo...	Collo	4	722	02:42 PM Mar 27, 2014 by moamajohn
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