The Grey Nomads - General

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

"morning all. Looking for some advice and helpful hints for a trip to the gemfields. Have the required gear and have read a bit but looking for first hand hints. Not looking to make a fortune or to discover a monster gem but rather the experience.

bill12 · bill12

Have you ever had your gps lead you astay? I left my sisters place at Pomona, QLD, to go up the Brisbane river valley , to do some Bass fishing , and following the prompts on my gps, ended up on dirt roads in the state forest west of Beerburrum in the fog!I know I haven't upgrade my map data, but these things ca...

Kaid · Kaid

Got an email this morning from " bigpond." Said I had to update and verify my email account within 24hrs or it would be suspended. Rang up bigpond and they said it was a SCAM. I deleted it straight away as I thought it might have been. Was a bit worried that I had opened it to read it though. The guy...

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

why is it vehicle manufacturers never make a sun visor that when pulled into the side window always leaves about 75 to 100mm gap so when driving as the sun goes down you always get the sun through the gap really annoys me my daughter has a hyundai and the visor has an insert that pulls across the gap so why d...

mr ed · mr ed

I can't believe it we are about to make our first trip in our new van mind you our van is 14 months old - let me explain mid 2012 we had our house up for sale, van ordered getting close to retirement (we are both in our 50's) my fit and healthy husband all of a sudden took ill - to cut a long story short after 6 mont...

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

noticed an ad in the lates edition of caravan and motorhome re, a pc program to document your travels upload pics etc anyone know what its like called nomad notes Neil

copper1 · copper1

New Area Code - PLEASE READ Be sure you read this and pass it on.809 Area Code We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said 'Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you- get back to us quickly. I have something important to tell you.' Then she repeated a phone number beginning with...

dazren · dazren

How are you cooking it ???/

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55313927/marj-has/?page=1#lastPostAnchor

jenr · jenr

The time is getting closer that I will be looking at buying a campervan. There will only be me and my little dog. I have been looking at some sites like Gumtree and the Trading Post? Any ideas on some good reliable sites to look at for campervans being sold probably second hand? Thank you Jen

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Just spent a couple of days camped with ParamountCruiser at Lucky Bay campsite in Cape Le Grande NP. We had the best spot in the campsite, with views over the bay, and a picnic table where we shared a couple of happy hours with another couple of (non forumite) grey nomads. Good to meet them all, and all th...

barina · barina

Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah

dazren · dazren

For Tea ------------- Number one ??

freehazzas · freehazzas

Well today after months of waiting and planning we steped into our new fifth wheeler for the first time. It looks amazing. We dont get it till wed arvo as still has to be detailed by dealer ect and extra solar panel put on which the builder forgot. So only a few more days and we are on the road. Will get pics wh...

dazren · dazren

this should be TEN THOUSAND ??

billeeeeeee · billeeeeeee

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gitsho · gitsho

Hi all, we haven't visited green lake yet, after reading all the great comments here we are going to head there about end November, currently in the wide bay. Would love to know temps and how dry/lush it is rgds gitsho

jules47 · jules47

Another visitor today - this time staying overnight on her maiden voyage in her Mercedes Sprinter - Barina (Judy) and the dogs Mia and Monty - a shakedown trip - worked out the fridge is three way - sorted out the gas side!!! Thanks for lunch Judy!!

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Gday all well here it is coromal 667 lifestyle . I think we got everything extra on it, lncluding 200 watt stick on panels on roof plus 2 x 130 amp batteries in van. See you out there bowsie.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

When on the road how do you go about find water to fill your water tank. When I start a trip it's easy as I can fill up at whoever's house I'm leaving. Once on the road and run out of tank water as I have now, I don't see anywhere available. Its not like they put signs out "Fill your water tank here" I h...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Anakie/ Rubyvale/ Sapphire (Preview) "morning all. Looking for some advice and helpful hints for a trip to the gemfields. Have the required gear and have read a bit but looking for first hand hints. Not looking to make a fortune or to discover a monster gem but rather the experience.	Bent Axle Bob	10	1124	03:32 PM Oct 23, 2013 by Bent Axle Bob
	Majic Mystery Tour (Preview) Have you ever had your gps lead you astay? I left my sisters place at Pomona, QLD, to go up the Brisbane river valley , to do some Bass fishing , and following the prompts on my gps, ended up on dirt roads in the state forest west of Beerburrum in the fog!I know I haven't upgrade my map data, but these things ca...	bill12	12	1054	05:58 AM Oct 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	SCAM (Preview) Got an email this morning from " bigpond." Said I had to update and verify my email account within 24hrs or it would be suspended. Rang up bigpond and they said it was a SCAM. I deleted it straight away as I thought it might have been. Was a bit worried that I had opened it to read it though. The guy...	Kaid	5	780	05:56 AM Oct 23, 2013 by Dunmowin
	sun visors (Preview) why is it vehicle manufacturers never make a sun visor that when pulled into the side window always leaves about 75 to 100mm gap so when driving as the sun goes down you always get the sun through the gap really annoys me my daughter has a hyundai and the visor has an insert that pulls across the gap so why d...	nallingtoon	3	664	05:37 AM Oct 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	never never never give up (Preview) I can't believe it we are about to make our first trip in our new van mind you our van is 14 months old - let me explain mid 2012 we had our house up for sale, van ordered getting close to retirement (we are both in our 50's) my fit and healthy husband all of a sudden took ill - to cut a long story short after 6 mont...	mr ed	7	906	03:40 AM Oct 23, 2013 by mr ed
	nomad notes (Preview) noticed an ad in the lates edition of caravan and motorhome re, a pc program to document your travels upload pics etc anyone know what its like called nomad notes Neil	nallingtoon	4	841	02:53 AM Oct 23, 2013 by nallingtoon
	General Warning just through (Preview) New Area Code - PLEASE READ Be sure you read this and pass it on.809 Area Code We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said 'Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you- get back to us quickly. I have something important to tell you.' Then she repeated a phone number beginning with...	copper1	21	1677	08:45 PM Oct 22, 2013 by woolman
	Marj ?? this is number 2 (Preview) How are you cooking it ???/	dazren	0	421	01:32 AM Oct 22, 2013 by dazren
	its all over (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55313927/marj-has/?page=1#lastPostAnchor	_wombat_	4	872	07:11 AM Oct 22, 2013 by _wombat_
	Buying a campervan (Preview) The time is getting closer that I will be looking at buying a campervan. There will only be me and my little dog. I have been looking at some sites like Gumtree and the Trading Post? Any ideas on some good reliable sites to look at for campervans being sold probably second hand? Thank you Jen	jenr	15	1188	06:29 AM Oct 22, 2013 by countryroad
	Meet up with ParamountCruiser (Preview) Just spent a couple of days camped with ParamountCruiser at Lucky Bay campsite in Cape Le Grande NP. We had the best spot in the campsite, with views over the bay, and a picnic table where we shared a couple of happy hours with another couple of (non forumite) grey nomads. Good to meet them all, and all th...	Dunmowin	5	816	09:16 PM Oct 21, 2013 by ParamountCruiser
	Hallelujah (Preview) Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah	barina	2	518	03:57 AM Oct 22, 2013 by barina
	Hey Marj what ya cookin (Preview) For Tea ------------- Number one ??	dazren	5	672	08:25 PM Oct 21, 2013 by _wombat_
	Saw our rig today (Preview) Well today after months of waiting and planning we steped into our new fifth wheeler for the first time. It looks amazing. We dont get it till wed arvo as still has to be detailed by dealer ect and extra solar panel put on which the builder forgot. So only a few more days and we are on the road. Will get pics wh...	freehazzas	5	645	03:20 AM Oct 22, 2013 by The Roamer
	Hey Marj ???? (Preview) this should be TEN THOUSAND ??	dazren	6	522	02:51 AM Oct 22, 2013 by barina
	Marj post something.................................. (Preview) ..	billeeeeeee	2	524	01:22 AM Oct 22, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Weather at greens lake (Preview) Hi all, we haven't visited green lake yet, after reading all the great comments here we are going to head there about end November, currently in the wide bay. Would love to know temps and how dry/lush it is rgds gitsho	gitsho	4	751	11:57 PM Oct 21, 2013 by billeeeeeee
	Greens Lake (Preview) Another visitor today - this time staying overnight on her maiden voyage in her Mercedes Sprinter - Barina (Judy) and the dogs Mia and Monty - a shakedown trip - worked out the fridge is three way - sorted out the gas side!!! Thanks for lunch Judy!!	jules47	5	683	05:01 PM Oct 21, 2013 by jules47
	Picked it up today (Preview) Gday all well here it is coromal 667 lifestyle . I think we got everything extra on it, lncluding 200 watt stick on panels on roof plus 2 x 130 amp batteries in van. See you out there bowsie.	bowsie1	14	1105	04:45 PM Oct 21, 2013 by LetsRetreat
	Where do you find your tank water? (Preview) When on the road how do you go about find water to fill your water tank. When I start a trip it's easy as I can fill up at whoever's house I'm leaving. Once on the road and run out of tank water as I have now, I don't see anywhere available. Its not like they put signs out "Fill your water tank here" I h...	Happywanderer	16	1288	04:31 PM Oct 21, 2013 by Happywanderer
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