The Grey Nomads - General

Boomers · Boomers

Hello Fellow Travellers Well the adventure of a lifetime begins in less than 6 weeks now it has certainly been a busy time packing and chucking. Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat as me I have a pacemaker and have to send a transmission or interrogation as they call it of my device back to m...

copper1 · copper1

Well day two of our trip towards Tassie, left Womargama for Melbourne arriving at 2:30pm and wow what about the roads, and how good the western ring road is anyway, unhooked the van at Braybrook CP and head down to Port Melbourne making sure we can find the place no worries at all. Looking forward to o...

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Omg, we had our v8 03 cruisercconverted to gas and we're only getting 250ks outof a 90lt ttankttowing thevva. Is tthatrright? We were suss thattthe gas guy did a dodgy job as we had to take it back a gfew times as it was stalling etc. No we're REALLY worried. Should we becconcerned or is this fairly no...

copper1 · copper1

Well we set off this morning for our travel extravaganza to Tassie well heading over to Bungendore hit a Kangaroo smashed the front of the van in then hit a huge downpour of rain front window leaks anyway hopefully things will get better. We are free camped at Womargama near Holbrook good free camp...

Radar · Radar

Hi All This year we are seriously looking at going to Tamworth. I do realize it going to be busy something are up in price, what I am looking for is freed back on the better places to camp and where, how long you go for, what days are better and is there a big open aired concert on. Some good help full freed back...

Wizardofoz · Wizardofoz

What is the general rule in national parks and ordinary free camps as I don't have a grey water tank on my caravan? are there restrictions on using these camping areas without a grey water tank?

Dougwe · Dougwe

I will be heading over to beautiful Tasmania. Yep on Sunday, Aussie Day , I will be on board the good ship "Spirit" sailing the high seas during a day sail so I can see where we are going. For those over there and if you would like to catch up just give me a hoy on PM. I will based at Devonport and doin...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Have found a good deal on a new van in Melbourne, is there any problem asking the dealership to register it in NSW?

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

We are going to "Perkins Thank you party" at Evans Head , 21,22,23 leaving 24/2 . We are staying at Silver Sands caravan park . Anybody else going , or going to be there , those dates . Richo

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Copied this from this week's Workabout bulletin. Made me laugh. The Federal Department of Communications has recently launched an initiative (called the Mobile Coverage Programme) to extend mobile phone coverage service in regional and remote areas. As part of the programme, the Mobile Blac...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers. Just curious - all you people who free camp and say you have everything - where do you get your water? Jay-Jay

shuyak · shuyak

Well finally it's happening, we have purchased or new rig (new to us any way) a 35ft Forrest River Copper Canyon 5th wheeler & a NQR 450 Crew Cab Isuzu truck, & are looking forwards to getting on the road, we probably will not be permanently on the road for about 18 months but will do some travelli...

bill12 · bill12

I amcoming south for my usual" get away from the wet season " jaunts, and have bought tickets to the Broncos vs Cowboys trial game at Redclffe on Feb8th. So I emailed the council there and was sent this reply.The way I read it is that if your van is below 30ft or you are not a showy or in a caravan cl...

colsa · colsa

We have been booked to do a house sit in Kapunda ( Barossa) for 4 weeks from mid August, but we are unable to do it, is there anyone interrested in doing it, theres 3 dogs and 3 inside only cats, the owner seems to be very nice and i would like to try to find some one to help her out. If you are interrested contact...

Oma · Oma

We acknowledge receipt of your comments in regards to low cost/free rest areas. The Queensland Drive Tourism Strategy, launched on 24 January 2013, was developed to encourage more travellers to take a driving holiday in Queensland. The matter of local government approaches to camping opt...

ramblegambol · ramblegambol

Hi Folks,I'm 6 foot 4 (195cm?) and looking to buy a used motorhome that is self contained for full timing.I'm currently overseas and need to purchase a vehicle to live in within a few weeks of arriving back in Brisbane. So far I've only been able to look at a few coasters, not much over here.I can't stand u...

Steppe · Steppe

Gday nomads i am a new member and have introduced myself on the introductory fourum Have also booked for gtg at poppanyinnig. Not many sites so if you would like to attend phone judy at lazeaway cp. Cheers. Bill.

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, is anyone living full time on the road and freecamping. We have been freecamping and while small things is ok but what does everyone do when it is sheets? Is it acceptable to put up a line or hang under the awning or not? any ideas would be welcome.

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Hi all Drongo has returned Well its time to hit the black stuff again and im loking for a new tug, I am keen on the colorardo 4/4 desiel (used ,arround th 80 ks mark) just looking for thoughts on those who have or do own one. I have spoken to a few that use them for there work and have had no bad reports, but wont h...

barina · barina

http://www.geelongcaravancampingexpo.com.au/?gclid=CMuApuyFjrwCFVYIvAodd2MANw

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Medical Hook Ups (Preview) Hello Fellow Travellers Well the adventure of a lifetime begins in less than 6 weeks now it has certainly been a busy time packing and chucking. Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat as me I have a pacemaker and have to send a transmission or interrogation as they call it of my device back to m...	Boomers	6	584	01:53 PM Jan 26, 2014 by Boomers
	Wow Melbourne has changed (Preview) Well day two of our trip towards Tassie, left Womargama for Melbourne arriving at 2:30pm and wow what about the roads, and how good the western ring road is anyway, unhooked the van at Braybrook CP and head down to Port Melbourne making sure we can find the place no worries at all. Looking forward to o...	copper1	10	724	11:18 AM Jan 26, 2014 by _wombat_
	Mileage on gas? (Preview) Omg, we had our v8 03 cruisercconverted to gas and we're only getting 250ks outof a 90lt ttankttowing thevva. Is tthatrright? We were suss thattthe gas guy did a dodgy job as we had to take it back a gfew times as it was stalling etc. No we're REALLY worried. Should we becconcerned or is this fairly no...	Flicka9736	19	5545	12:47 AM Jan 26, 2014 by Jayco Gypsy
	We are under way (Preview) Well we set off this morning for our travel extravaganza to Tassie well heading over to Bungendore hit a Kangaroo smashed the front of the van in then hit a huge downpour of rain front window leaks anyway hopefully things will get better. We are free camped at Womargama near Holbrook good free camp...	copper1	11	849	10:47 PM Jan 25, 2014 by sarg
	Tamworth Country Music Festival 2014 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All This year we are seriously looking at going to Tamworth. I do realize it going to be busy something are up in price, what I am looking for is freed back on the better places to camp and where, how long you go for, what days are better and is there a big open aired concert on. Some good help full freed back...	Radar	39	2265	08:40 PM Jan 25, 2014 by Jonathan
	Grey Water? (Preview) What is the general rule in national parks and ordinary free camps as I don't have a grey water tank on my caravan? are there restrictions on using these camping areas without a grey water tank?	Wizardofoz	28	6528	03:25 PM Jan 25, 2014 by NeilnDi
	SHIP AHOY (Preview) I will be heading over to beautiful Tasmania. Yep on Sunday, Aussie Day , I will be on board the good ship "Spirit" sailing the high seas during a day sail so I can see where we are going. For those over there and if you would like to catch up just give me a hoy on PM. I will based at Devonport and doin...	Dougwe	15	1189	12:32 PM Jan 25, 2014 by _wombat_
	Picking up new van in Melbourne but want it rego-ed in NSW (Preview) Have found a good deal on a new van in Melbourne, is there any problem asking the dealership to register it in NSW?	Rip and Rosie	20	1510	10:19 AM Jan 25, 2014 by brian
	Perkins do @ Evans Head (Preview) We are going to "Perkins Thank you party" at Evans Head , 21,22,23 leaving 24/2 . We are staying at Silver Sands caravan park . Anybody else going , or going to be there , those dates . Richo	Zoomtopz	0	567	08:34 PM Jan 24, 2014 by Zoomtopz
	Mobile Black Spots Project (Preview) Copied this from this week's Workabout bulletin. Made me laugh. The Federal Department of Communications has recently launched an initiative (called the Mobile Coverage Programme) to extend mobile phone coverage service in regional and remote areas. As part of the programme, the Mobile Blac...	Dunmowin	6	784	09:30 PM Jan 24, 2014 by EllenajoeL
	Water? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Campers. Just curious - all you people who free camp and say you have everything - where do you get your water? Jay-Jay	Jay-Jay	39	3085	03:12 PM Jan 24, 2014 by Kooroorinya Kelpie
	Getting on the road (Preview) Well finally it's happening, we have purchased or new rig (new to us any way) a 35ft Forrest River Copper Canyon 5th wheeler & a NQR 450 Crew Cab Isuzu truck, & are looking forwards to getting on the road, we probably will not be permanently on the road for about 18 months but will do some travelli...	shuyak	5	939	02:57 PM Jan 24, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Redciffe showgrounds-closed to smaller vans (Preview) I amcoming south for my usual" get away from the wet season " jaunts, and have bought tickets to the Broncos vs Cowboys trial game at Redclffe on Feb8th. So I emailed the council there and was sent this reply.The way I read it is that if your van is below 30ft or you are not a showy or in a caravan cl...	bill12	12	1329	01:28 PM Jan 24, 2014 by Grevo
	House sitting (Preview) We have been booked to do a house sit in Kapunda ( Barossa) for 4 weeks from mid August, but we are unable to do it, is there anyone interrested in doing it, theres 3 dogs and 3 inside only cats, the owner seems to be very nice and i would like to try to find some one to help her out. If you are interrested contact...	colsa	4	1092	10:30 AM Jan 24, 2014 by deverall11
	Bundaberg Council reply to my many letters (Preview) We acknowledge receipt of your comments in regards to low cost/free rest areas. The Queensland Drive Tourism Strategy, launched on 24 January 2013, was developed to encourage more travellers to take a driving holiday in Queensland. The matter of local government approaches to camping opt...	Oma	3	1117	12:21 AM Jan 24, 2014 by Mr B2
	How Tall is your Shower? (Preview) Hi Folks,I'm 6 foot 4 (195cm?) and looking to buy a used motorhome that is self contained for full timing.I'm currently overseas and need to purchase a vehicle to live in within a few weeks of arriving back in Brisbane. So far I've only been able to look at a few coasters, not much over here.I can't stand u...	ramblegambol	11	1132	04:14 PM Jan 23, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Gtg poppanyinning (Preview) Gday nomads i am a new member and have introduced myself on the introductory fourum Have also booked for gtg at poppanyinnig. Not many sites so if you would like to attend phone judy at lazeaway cp. Cheers. Bill.	Steppe	1	552	02:37 AM Jan 23, 2014 by Vic41
	washing: when free camping (Preview) Hi Everyone, is anyone living full time on the road and freecamping. We have been freecamping and while small things is ok but what does everyone do when it is sheets? Is it acceptable to put up a line or hang under the awning or not? any ideas would be welcome.	the rocket	15	2104	01:08 AM Jan 23, 2014 by Dunmowin
	thoughts on the colorardo (Preview) Hi all Drongo has returned Well its time to hit the black stuff again and im loking for a new tug, I am keen on the colorardo 4/4 desiel (used ,arround th 80 ks mark) just looking for thoughts on those who have or do own one. I have spoken to a few that use them for there work and have had no bad reports, but wont h...	drongo & wendy	20	1461	10:15 PM Jan 22, 2014 by senseiray
	Geelong Caravan Camping & Outdoor Expo 2014 (Preview) http://www.geelongcaravancampingexpo.com.au/?gclid=CMuApuyFjrwCFVYIvAodd2MANw	barina	6	695	10:10 PM Jan 22, 2014 by freehazzas
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