The Grey Nomads - General

the rocket · the rocket

when freecamping:What does everyone think is an acceptable distance from another camper? We seem to park up for the night, then, when nearly asleep, a car with backpackers comes along and parks right next to my bed window. can hear everything. Does anyone know why they do this when there is an entir...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

Tropical LowIssued at 4:47 am EST Wednesday 29 January 2014. Refer to Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 4.

Bamboo · Bamboo

Have placed solar panels and battery packs onto 4WD Navara. Power up system during the day and run compressor fridge, TV, inverter etc. at night. Have got 10 metres of heavy duty capable to leave car in sun and van in shade. Have been free camping since going for this set up. -- Edited by Bamboo on Wednes...

chaslib · chaslib

We had the pleasure of meeting Beth54 and her good friend Raeyen (sorry - not sure of spelling) at Murwillumbah yesterday. Went and checked out Cramms Farm at Doon Doon on Clarrie Hall Dam - lovely place for a visit but sadly camping not permitted even thought the place is enormous and well maintained....

New Guy Joe · New Guy Joe

Hi there - looks like I'll be joining the ranks over the next few months. This forum obviously is a huge find for me - with great people, information, and tips. Wondering if there is any app or similar which covers off the basics found here? While I've made a lot of notes already - keen to know what's out...

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Just a quick reminder to us all that not every one is on holidays with the "I am the only one one the road" attitude. New years day found a great many locals and tourists alike down enjoying Lake Bonney S.A., I noticed two MHs pull into the angle parking bays on the lake front, both beautiful uni...

gollymolly · gollymolly

Has any one stayed at Westview Caravan park Dubbo or at the Dubbo show grounds recently?

Giz and Jon · Giz and Jon

hi all I work over here on the West Coast and live in NZ. 5weeks on 5weeks off. my wife and I have the house on the market and are coming over here to travel around for a few years while I still have this job. my question is, if I was to get a WA drivers license, would that do for travelling all states? I understan...

copper1 · copper1

Well folks have settled at Burnie for a few days with nice warm and sunny weather, not the Tassie weather I am used to . Anyway took a drive to Stanley and conquered, the nut, Via the chair lift we then stopped for fish and chips for lunch which, was very nice. After lunch took a drive to Smithton and then...

shero · shero

Hi all. I have coaster with a home made awning that slides into the track. i put it up today and needed two people to do the job. As I will be travelling alone i was wondering if anyone can tell me how i can to do it by myself. any help would be appreciated. thanks shero

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

I just hope that the next 500 posts will be as enjoyable and helpful as the first 500..

Bucko · Bucko

Has anyone had an experience with the new release of Kogan mobile sim cards?, they are using the Telstra network, the only other operator to use Telstra, they have mobile and data plans available, sim cards apparently only available online, I've emailed them to ask if I can get the sim card other than o...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep met Cowboy7301 and Mrs Cowboy (David and Lesley) today and spent a lovely afternoon getting chauffeured around the country side. Never let anyone tell you it is cold in Tassie, not this time of year anyway, very warm to hot indeedy and I tell you that for free. 22c feels like around 30c. Now let me tel...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I couldn't get the Liquorice Allsort Slice Jules so have the whole shop. Enjoy

Hendo · Hendo

While online I thought I might post a "heads up" re keyless entry. On Australia Day family members were leaving a function,she placed her handbag with keys, phone etc, on the front seat, closed the door, opened the back door and strapped in the 8 month old bub into his car seat. Closed t...

Kiwi Kate · Kiwi Kate

We are driving from Mildura to Lakes Entrance, Victoria. 22ft van towed by Nissan Navara King Cab. Are we able to cross Mt Hotham between Omeo and the coast or is it a big strain on the tow vehicle?

Boothy · Boothy

We are heading off on a trip in April and come across this place, booked for 5 nights but just noticed it's not actually in Merimbula but on the other side of Merimbula about 8ks drive. Just wondering if anyone has been here?

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We've had several tables over the years, and they've all been superseded for some reason or other. Too high, too low, too small, or it broke, but mostly too unstable. Its hard to pull your chair up to a table without knocking it and spilling your wine!!! We're looking for a table and chair combo where you...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

kitchenware/linen/pillows/clothes/buckets/power-cords

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I have received a response from the Webmaster Cindy. WHO IS THIS STICKY will appear in the "I DIGRESS" Column. This is her response: Hi Ken, Many thanks for the suggestion. I think it's a great idea and have made it a 'sticky' at the top of 'I digress'. I reckon it will be an interesting and fun...

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	distance from other campers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) when freecamping:What does everyone think is an acceptable distance from another camper? We seem to park up for the night, then, when nearly asleep, a car with backpackers comes along and parks right next to my bed window. can hear everything. Does anyone know why they do this when there is an entir...	the rocket	57	3005	02:53 PM Feb 1, 2014 by JRH
	TROPICAL CYCLONE FORECAST TRACK MAP (Preview) Tropical LowIssued at 4:47 am EST Wednesday 29 January 2014. Refer to Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 4.	Big Gorilla	14	1698	02:38 PM Feb 1, 2014 by Kooroorinya Kelpie
	SOLAR PANELS ON 4WD (Preview) Have placed solar panels and battery packs onto 4WD Navara. Power up system during the day and run compressor fridge, TV, inverter etc. at night. Have got 10 metres of heavy duty capable to leave car in sun and van in shade. Have been free camping since going for this set up. -- Edited by Bamboo on Wednes...	Bamboo	13	3981	02:30 PM Feb 1, 2014 by Bamboo
	GN meet (Preview) We had the pleasure of meeting Beth54 and her good friend Raeyen (sorry - not sure of spelling) at Murwillumbah yesterday. Went and checked out Cramms Farm at Doon Doon on Clarrie Hall Dam - lovely place for a visit but sadly camping not permitted even thought the place is enormous and well maintained....	chaslib	4	460	02:06 PM Feb 1, 2014 by the rocket
	Getting Started - Online Info When Travelling? (Preview) Hi there - looks like I'll be joining the ranks over the next few months. This forum obviously is a huge find for me - with great people, information, and tips. Wondering if there is any app or similar which covers off the basics found here? While I've made a lot of notes already - keen to know what's out...	New Guy Joe	9	1031	08:47 AM Feb 1, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Driving Reminders (Preview) Just a quick reminder to us all that not every one is on holidays with the "I am the only one one the road" attitude. New years day found a great many locals and tourists alike down enjoying Lake Bonney S.A., I noticed two MHs pull into the angle parking bays on the lake front, both beautiful uni...	Dreamcaster51	5	762	06:58 AM Feb 1, 2014 by Zoomtopz
	Westview caravan park Dubbo (Preview) Has any one stayed at Westview Caravan park Dubbo or at the Dubbo show grounds recently?	gollymolly	11	1633	09:32 PM Jan 31, 2014 by KFT
	newby question (Preview) hi all I work over here on the West Coast and live in NZ. 5weeks on 5weeks off. my wife and I have the house on the market and are coming over here to travel around for a few years while I still have this job. my question is, if I was to get a WA drivers license, would that do for travelling all states? I understan...	Giz and Jon	8	882	02:47 PM Jan 31, 2014 by Herb
	Tassie Adventure Continues ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well folks have settled at Burnie for a few days with nice warm and sunny weather, not the Tassie weather I am used to . Anyway took a drive to Stanley and conquered, the nut, Via the chair lift we then stopped for fish and chips for lunch which, was very nice. After lunch took a drive to Smithton and then...	copper1	39	1366	02:27 PM Jan 31, 2014 by RosieW
	Slide in awning (Preview) Hi all. I have coaster with a home made awning that slides into the track. i put it up today and needed two people to do the job. As I will be travelling alone i was wondering if anyone can tell me how i can to do it by myself. any help would be appreciated. thanks shero	shero	11	2098	11:08 AM Jan 31, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	WooooHooooo this post will make me a Guru.. (Preview) I just hope that the next 500 posts will be as enjoyable and helpful as the first 500..	oldbobsbus	12	946	09:57 AM Jan 31, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Kogan mobile/broadband- (Preview) Has anyone had an experience with the new release of Kogan mobile sim cards?, they are using the Telstra network, the only other operator to use Telstra, they have mobile and data plans available, sim cards apparently only available online, I've emailed them to ask if I can get the sim card other than o...	Bucko	14	2837	09:54 AM Jan 31, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	GN's MEET IN TASSIE (Preview) Yep met Cowboy7301 and Mrs Cowboy (David and Lesley) today and spent a lovely afternoon getting chauffeured around the country side. Never let anyone tell you it is cold in Tassie, not this time of year anyway, very warm to hot indeedy and I tell you that for free. 22c feels like around 30c. Now let me tel...	Dougwe	0	378	06:10 PM Jan 30, 2014 by Dougwe
	JUST FOR YOU JULES47 (Preview) I couldn't get the Liquorice Allsort Slice Jules so have the whole shop. Enjoy	Dougwe	3	551	06:18 PM Jan 30, 2014 by jules47
	Keyless Entry (Preview) While online I thought I might post a "heads up" re keyless entry. On Australia Day family members were leaving a function,she placed her handbag with keys, phone etc, on the front seat, closed the door, opened the back door and strapped in the 8 month old bub into his car seat. Closed t...	Hendo	9	1295	06:01 PM Jan 30, 2014 by deverall11
	Mt Hotham (Preview) We are driving from Mildura to Lakes Entrance, Victoria. 22ft van towed by Nissan Navara King Cab. Are we able to cross Mt Hotham between Omeo and the coast or is it a big strain on the tow vehicle?	Kiwi Kate	10	1869	05:21 PM Jan 30, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	Merimbula Lake Caravan park - anybody been? (Preview) We are heading off on a trip in April and come across this place, booked for 5 nights but just noticed it's not actually in Merimbula but on the other side of Merimbula about 8ks drive. Just wondering if anyone has been here?	Boothy	4	1333	05:21 PM Jan 30, 2014 by exa41
	Tables (Preview) We've had several tables over the years, and they've all been superseded for some reason or other. Too high, too low, too small, or it broke, but mostly too unstable. Its hard to pull your chair up to a table without knocking it and spilling your wine!!! We're looking for a table and chair combo where you...	Gerty Dancer	14	1272	05:18 PM Jan 30, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	A question for part-time Nomads (Preview) kitchenware/linen/pillows/clothes/buckets/power-cords	Gerty Dancer	20	1310	04:14 PM Jan 30, 2014 by Radar
	WHO IS THIS STICKY (Preview) I have received a response from the Webmaster Cindy. WHO IS THIS STICKY will appear in the "I DIGRESS" Column. This is her response: Hi Ken, Many thanks for the suggestion. I think it's a great idea and have made it a 'sticky' at the top of 'I digress'. I reckon it will be an interesting and fun...	Big Gorilla	1	551	08:23 AM Jan 30, 2014 by oldbobsbus
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