The Grey Nomads - General

TravelingAustralia · TravelingAustralia

Hello all, We are just wondering what do we need for our Avida Esperance the minute we drive off the block ? I'm sure they will want to sell us everything but what do we definitely need and what are options ? We will not be going off road and will free camp and use caravan parks. Any idea's will be much appr...

Wandererone · Wandererone

Hoping to head off for a 'test run' in our new little 'toy' in the next week or so for a couple of days. As the van is only 13' it should be an interesting experience. Trying to find space to put stuff is a challenge. Making the bed is really testing! Just going to Walga, about 2 hours away from home, for starte...

Kaid · Kaid

Hi to all those who have a babyq. Have just purchased one. Would like to know if I could use silicone cookware in it? Would place on a trivet and use foil underneath. Just thought that it would lighten the load. Any and all advice gratefully received

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

I hope this short video gives us all some idea of what can happen when things go wrong.... I have never posted a video before so i hope this works

Brianwoodbridge56 · Brianwoodbridge56

We made it!. Thank you all from Brian and Frances. We have just completed 2350k in a wagon with our two horses (Thelma and Louise) and the experience was made so much better by all the Grey Nomads that either stopped and talked to us or shared our camping experience. Basic itinerary was Gunning, Bourke,...

barina · barina

What level of roadside assist do people with motorhomes consider the best. I am in Victoria so I guess it will be RACV.

buffy61 · buffy61

Hi all you lovely nomads residing at Greens lake....... thinking of swinging by that way in the new year...can't wait to meet some real life grey nomads!! A few questions....is there fresh water? And is it easy to get it into your van? Dump point?? If not, how far away is one? Can you run your sullage in...

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

The adaptor leads arrived this morning, and it appears the problem is a faulty sensor on the injector pump. A replacement is on its way from Brunswicks in WA. In fact they are sending two, in case one of these is faulty also. Expect it to arrive Friday, so have paid up the caravan park till then.

freehazzas · freehazzas

We are all set up and camping at Melvilles caves if anybody is around the area. Have heaps of wood for a fire.

Dougwe · Dougwe

I am currently sitting on the perch at Lakes Entrance, East Gippsland Vic. Just here for one night though. Hope I don't drop of the perch. I love this place and normally stay a few times a year but this is the first for 2013, just been way too busy this year. I had rain and very cold winds all the way from Batem...

Lesley F · Lesley F

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/elderly-couple-killed-after-car-and-truck-collide-at-moliagul-20131028-2wapb.html

spida · spida

Any nomads here for the Vietnam Vets weekend at the sports oval. Arrived yesterday just to camp a night to find a 'happening' and the oval half full already with a heap of activities planned I am told so have decided to spend the weekend - although parked up at the metal pit end out of the way a bit

IRVDAPH · IRVDAPH

HI ALL We'are at t the Lorne CP this week end with about 6/7 other vans ,all rele's or freinds.If your down that way say Gday. IRVDAPH

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-28/petrol-prices-tipped-to-fall/5050264

Bill and Lesley · Bill and Lesley

Hi All, Been a while since we posted anything, but we are on our way fron Qld to Victoria at last.. In northern NSW at the moment and heading off next week via the coast road. Has anyone done this run and can advise of any "bear traps" to watch out for? Also, that five k's of greater than 10% grade j...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Hi Guys, Anybody done the upgrade yet? How did the upgrade go on your system? This upgrade is for Win 8 to Win 8.1 only

sucastja · sucastja

Hi all, Hubby and I are planning on doing a driving / camping trip in Tassie just after Xmas for 2 or 3 weeks. Want to check out Bay of fires. Does anyone have any suggestions of must see and do in Tassie? We have been a couple of times before and love it so much we want to just take our time. Not planning on book...

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

What a way to fund your travels!! Not this little duck from the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Kingsthorpedavid · Kingsthorpedavid

Unhappy campers will have to pay more to stay in national parks Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/unhappy-campers-will-have-to-pay-more-to-stay-in-national-parks-20131023-2w0wf.html -- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Saturday 26th of Octob...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi, Does anyone have any ideas on travelling in a small economical car and a trailer of some sort for sleeping. thanks. rocket n stropAlso, anyone know approx. the fuel consumption with a high ace van and a small trailer? thanks. -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 28th of March 2012 01:11:20 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What do we need for our Avida Esperance ? (Preview) Hello all, We are just wondering what do we need for our Avida Esperance the minute we drive off the block ? I'm sure they will want to sell us everything but what do we definitely need and what are options ? We will not be going off road and will free camp and use caravan parks. Any idea's will be much appr...	TravelingAustralia	16	1440	03:23 PM Nov 3, 2013 by TravelingAustralia
	Our first (brief) venture (Preview) Hoping to head off for a 'test run' in our new little 'toy' in the next week or so for a couple of days. As the van is only 13' it should be an interesting experience. Trying to find space to put stuff is a challenge. Making the bed is really testing! Just going to Walga, about 2 hours away from home, for starte...	Wandererone	9	822	02:56 AM Nov 3, 2013 by neilnruth
	BabyQ query (Preview) Hi to all those who have a babyq. Have just purchased one. Would like to know if I could use silicone cookware in it? Would place on a trivet and use foil underneath. Just thought that it would lighten the load. Any and all advice gratefully received	Kaid	9	1251	02:44 AM Nov 3, 2013 by Griff
	Crash Cam of the Iluka Turn off crash involving a nomad (Preview) I hope this short video gives us all some idea of what can happen when things go wrong.... I have never posted a video before so i hope this works	oldbobsbus	5	2164	01:11 AM Nov 3, 2013 by gypsynolmate
	Giddyup - real horse power (Preview) We made it!. Thank you all from Brian and Frances. We have just completed 2350k in a wagon with our two horses (Thelma and Louise) and the experience was made so much better by all the Grey Nomads that either stopped and talked to us or shared our camping experience. Basic itinerary was Gunning, Bourke,...	Brianwoodbridge56	10	870	11:12 PM Nov 2, 2013 by Duh
	RACV What level of roadside assist (Preview) What level of roadside assist do people with motorhomes consider the best. I am in Victoria so I guess it will be RACV.	barina	8	1897	06:08 PM Nov 2, 2013 by KFT
	Greens lake info (Preview) Hi all you lovely nomads residing at Greens lake....... thinking of swinging by that way in the new year...can't wait to meet some real life grey nomads!! A few questions....is there fresh water? And is it easy to get it into your van? Dump point?? If not, how far away is one? Can you run your sullage in...	buffy61	27	1912	08:02 PM Nov 1, 2013 by jules47
	Still stuck in PA (Preview) The adaptor leads arrived this morning, and it appears the problem is a faulty sensor on the injector pump. A replacement is on its way from Brunswicks in WA. In fact they are sending two, in case one of these is faulty also. Expect it to arrive Friday, so have paid up the caravan park till then.	Kiwi-as	11	1161	04:22 PM Nov 1, 2013 by Santa
	Melvilles caves (Preview) We are all set up and camping at Melvilles caves if anybody is around the area. Have heaps of wood for a fire.	freehazzas	4	953	08:08 AM Nov 1, 2013 by Sheba
	LAKES ENTRANCE ANYONE (Preview) I am currently sitting on the perch at Lakes Entrance, East Gippsland Vic. Just here for one night though. Hope I don't drop of the perch. I love this place and normally stay a few times a year but this is the first for 2013, just been way too busy this year. I had rain and very cold winds all the way from Batem...	Dougwe	7	767	05:21 AM Nov 1, 2013 by jules47
	Accident (Preview) http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/elderly-couple-killed-after-car-and-truck-collide-at-moliagul-20131028-2wapb.html	Lesley F	7	1111	06:53 PM Oct 31, 2013 by Hydeeeho
	Bruce Rock WA (Preview) Any nomads here for the Vietnam Vets weekend at the sports oval. Arrived yesterday just to camp a night to find a 'happening' and the oval half full already with a heap of activities planned I am told so have decided to spend the weekend - although parked up at the metal pit end out of the way a bit	spida	3	604	01:12 AM Nov 1, 2013 by Duh
	LORNE THIS L-WEEKEND (Preview) HI ALL We'are at t the Lorne CP this week end with about 6/7 other vans ,all rele's or freinds.If your down that way say Gday. IRVDAPH	IRVDAPH	2	438	10:43 PM Oct 31, 2013 by IRVDAPH
	Petrol price tipped to continue falling as Australian dollar rises and global oil prices drop (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-28/petrol-prices-tipped-to-fall/5050264	petengail	16	1059	03:53 AM Oct 31, 2013 by Cupie
	Heading down to Victoria (Preview) Hi All, Been a while since we posted anything, but we are on our way fron Qld to Victoria at last.. In northern NSW at the moment and heading off next week via the coast road. Has anyone done this run and can advise of any "bear traps" to watch out for? Also, that five k's of greater than 10% grade j...	Bill and Lesley	14	1178	03:05 AM Oct 31, 2013 by jules47
	Windows 8.1 free upgrade (Preview) Hi Guys, Anybody done the upgrade yet? How did the upgrade go on your system? This upgrade is for Win 8 to Win 8.1 only	_wombat_	26	1536	12:54 AM Oct 31, 2013 by _wombat_
	Tassie (Preview) Hi all, Hubby and I are planning on doing a driving / camping trip in Tassie just after Xmas for 2 or 3 weeks. Want to check out Bay of fires. Does anyone have any suggestions of must see and do in Tassie? We have been a couple of times before and love it so much we want to just take our time. Not planning on book...	sucastja	18	973	12:09 AM Oct 31, 2013 by neilnruth
	Funding travels (Preview) What a way to fund your travels!! Not this little duck from the Fleurieu Peninsula.	scottynbulldog	2	744	06:19 PM Oct 30, 2013 by scottynbulldog
	Unhappy campers will have to pay more to stay in national parks (Preview) Unhappy campers will have to pay more to stay in national parks Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/unhappy-campers-will-have-to-pay-more-to-stay-in-national-parks-20131023-2w0wf.html -- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Saturday 26th of Octob...	Kingsthorpedavid	7	823	04:23 AM Oct 30, 2013 by gordon_adl
	small economical car & something to sleep n (Preview) Hi, Does anyone have any ideas on travelling in a small economical car and a trailer of some sort for sleeping. thanks. rocket n stropAlso, anyone know approx. the fuel consumption with a high ace van and a small trailer? thanks. -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 28th of March 2012 01:11:20 PM	the rocket	15	1676	12:52 AM Oct 30, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
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