The Grey Nomads - General

sherbert · sherbert

I had just finishing posting comment in the free camps about Cadell ....... when a motor home drove in with Billeee written on the front .Just met my first grey nomads from the forum . Billee and Jules said to tell you i had just met the two nicest people have to agree with them Ha-Ha

gooba53 · gooba53

I was looking through my photos to share some with you, but gee it's hard to pick! We went up the Stuart Hwy to Three Ways then down the Barkley Hwy and are now in Morven Qld. We have mixed up the free camping with a few parks and are really loving it. Stuart is on 3 months longs service leave, heavens know how...

Olley46 · Olley46

How old do you have to be before you don't have to vote,in Australia . Lance C

sarg · sarg

I saw this the other day and wondered what else they could get us for ? NEW QLD ROAD RULES AS OF NOW!!!! $352 + 2 POINTS PLAYING LOUD MUSIC $330 + 3 POINTS USING MOBILE PHONE INCLUDING USE BY CYCLISTS $256 + 1 POINT FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE TOO CLOSELY $256 + POINTS DRIVING WITH PERSON OR ANIMAL O...

milo · milo

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/bushfires-threaten-sydneys-western-suburbs-nsw-rural-fire-service-issues-emergency-warnings-20130910-2thnl.html

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Went into the local hardware store here in Biggenden this morning asking if he knew of anyone who fills gas bottles. They do. Local Hardware & Rural Supplies Store, Victoria Street, Biggenden. 4 kg is $16.50 and a 9kg is $37.00. Not sure about the 9 kg price but I do know that is a great price for a 4 kg a...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Hi all, have been ill for a little while but back now to make a pain of myself again. i have been told that motor homes are VERY unstable, subject to road conditions and wind. Both while driving and when parked up. is this really an issue? if so how do you manage it, pit was even said that on a windy night you ma...

mr glassies · mr glassies

hi guys saw a mobile home this morn heading sth along crikey way (steve erwin way ) no front window nice lookiin rig . dibs

countryroad · countryroad

I topped up and it was $25.10, picked up 2lt milk, went to pay. I said No. 7 and the milk please. He said $38.40...I said NO the little white Corolla $25,10. He said that's already been paid for!!! I was left to pay the higher amount. I didn't have to pay the $38.40 but other car had driven off. What a Cheek...

Duh · Duh

Visited this place a couple of days ago, about 200 kms n/n/e of Perth. Not listed in Camps, but I noticed on a current tourist brochure it shows a tent to signify camping, couldn't see any no camping signs anywhere, one long drop toilet at the cave parking area. This has a large turn around where you coul...

Big Gregg · Big Gregg

Simple question and hoping for a "simple" answer ? Have a roof-mounted internal wind-up Wineguard aerial which seems to be stuck down somehow Do not want to force it as it'll probably break something . Have yet to try someone up top while I try to wind it up from inside Any suggestions th...

jay · jay

We are in the market for a new van, we rented our house out & have lived in our 04 Roadstar Limited Edition for the last 4 years & love the life on the road, our Rodie has been a terrific van but we need to go for a full ensuite model 21',now. Can anyone comment on the Idlylic vans, they are ...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Just spent 2 nights Fri & Sat night Dicky Beach CP great spot lovely park , arrived 1pm and had to be out by 10am Sunday. $48/night out of season. No wonder people want to free camp and not go into CP's. Am I over reacting.The highest we have ever paid was $50/night over the Xmas - New Year period whi...

herbie · herbie

Cloncurry info centre would like everyone to know due to the water shortage could all the traveller's along the Flinders & Barkly H/ Ways be awear that council's are asking that traveller's take ONLY 30lts of Drinking Water from each of the towns. This will help share the burden around as they are...

deconuts · deconuts

After four months of diligent research we finally bought our new, and first, van today at the Penrith RV show. It's a Concept SX 22' 6". We particularly liked the excellent build quality, finish and a lot of extras that come standard, and, having only this week read the most positive review ...

ken thomas · ken thomas

Was told to camp at the showground, but they are now closed to caravans due to pressure. I was directed to St Pats race course and can stay here for $25 per night powered, the facilities are fairly basic, but toilets and showers in the jockey room, water is available ,but you have to find the taps, dump poi...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi campers, Just returned from our winter holiday and came back with a damaged awning. Probably clipped an overhanging tree somewhere. Having it replaced next week...Now, any ideas on how to protect the new one from same problem? I thought there was a plastic cover could be bought, but awning re...

magraret · magraret

well i have looked on other post and cant find any response so what do you women do when you are at home do you work do you volunter what fills your days

leslie · leslie

I would like to know how the d max tows! my caravan is 2.5tons. and fuel comsumption

chopit · chopit

I'm going to have a look at a Gallivantor pop top caravan. It raises up the walls & roof on hydraulic rams. A battery powers an electric motor that raises & lowers it. Looks interesting, just can't find anything on the net about them. Anyone know anything about them ?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Have just met (Preview) I had just finishing posting comment in the free camps about Cadell ....... when a motor home drove in with Billeee written on the front .Just met my first grey nomads from the forum . Billee and Jules said to tell you i had just met the two nicest people have to agree with them Ha-Ha	sherbert	11	1007	03:44 PM Sep 12, 2013 by jules47
	The trip thus far (Preview) I was looking through my photos to share some with you, but gee it's hard to pick! We went up the Stuart Hwy to Three Ways then down the Barkley Hwy and are now in Morven Qld. We have mixed up the free camping with a few parks and are really loving it. Stuart is on 3 months longs service leave, heavens know how...	gooba53	5	634	03:18 AM Sep 12, 2013 by gooba53
	Voting (Preview) How old do you have to be before you don't have to vote,in Australia . Lance C	Olley46	7	656	08:09 PM Sep 11, 2013 by Cupie
	NEW ROAD RULES IN QUEENSLAND (Preview) I saw this the other day and wondered what else they could get us for ? NEW QLD ROAD RULES AS OF NOW!!!! $352 + 2 POINTS PLAYING LOUD MUSIC $330 + 3 POINTS USING MOBILE PHONE INCLUDING USE BY CYCLISTS $256 + 1 POINT FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE TOO CLOSELY $256 + POINTS DRIVING WITH PERSON OR ANIMAL O...	sarg	28	4256	02:11 AM Sep 12, 2013 by Jack Mac
	bushfire season has started early (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/environment/bushfires-threaten-sydneys-western-suburbs-nsw-rural-fire-service-issues-emergency-warnings-20130910-2thnl.html	milo	1	412	01:56 AM Sep 12, 2013 by QueenKombi
	Gas Fill up prices. (Preview) Went into the local hardware store here in Biggenden this morning asking if he knew of anyone who fills gas bottles. They do. Local Hardware & Rural Supplies Store, Victoria Street, Biggenden. 4 kg is $16.50 and a 9kg is $37.00. Not sure about the 9 kg price but I do know that is a great price for a 4 kg a...	Happywanderer	20	1979	05:36 PM Sep 11, 2013 by weetam
	Motorhome stability (Preview) Hi all, have been ill for a little while but back now to make a pain of myself again. i have been told that motor homes are VERY unstable, subject to road conditions and wind. Both while driving and when parked up. is this really an issue? if so how do you manage it, pit was even said that on a windy night you ma...	Poppy sore eye	14	2002	04:01 PM Sep 11, 2013 by pawsoz
	was that you (Preview) hi guys saw a mobile home this morn heading sth along crikey way (steve erwin way ) no front window nice lookiin rig . dibs	mr glassies	4	637	08:23 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	surprise at the servo (Preview) I topped up and it was $25.10, picked up 2lt milk, went to pay. I said No. 7 and the milk please. He said $38.40...I said NO the little white Corolla $25,10. He said that's already been paid for!!! I was left to pay the higher amount. I didn't have to pay the $38.40 but other car had driven off. What a Cheek...	countryroad	19	1209	02:44 PM Sep 11, 2013 by Ontos45
	Jingemia Cave - Watheroo National Park WA (Preview) Visited this place a couple of days ago, about 200 kms n/n/e of Perth. Not listed in Camps, but I noticed on a current tourist brochure it shows a tent to signify camping, couldn't see any no camping signs anywhere, one long drop toilet at the cave parking area. This has a large turn around where you coul...	Duh	2	2774	07:44 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Duh
	Stuck Wineguard aerial (Preview) Simple question and hoping for a "simple" answer ? Have a roof-mounted internal wind-up Wineguard aerial which seems to be stuck down somehow Do not want to force it as it'll probably break something . Have yet to try someone up top while I try to wind it up from inside Any suggestions th...	Big Gregg	8	1004	05:39 AM Sep 11, 2013 by herbie
	New caravan hunt. (Preview) We are in the market for a new van, we rented our house out & have lived in our 04 Roadstar Limited Edition for the last 4 years & love the life on the road, our Rodie has been a terrific van but we need to go for a full ensuite model 21',now. Can anyone comment on the Idlylic vans, they are ...	jay	5	3276	03:52 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Les_Donz
	Overpriced or not,what do you think ?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just spent 2 nights Fri & Sat night Dicky Beach CP great spot lovely park , arrived 1pm and had to be out by 10am Sunday. $48/night out of season. No wonder people want to free camp and not go into CP's. Am I over reacting.The highest we have ever paid was $50/night over the Xmas - New Year period whi...	goldcoaster	38	2156	12:07 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Mark
	Water Shortage (Preview) Cloncurry info centre would like everyone to know due to the water shortage could all the traveller's along the Flinders & Barkly H/ Ways be awear that council's are asking that traveller's take ONLY 30lts of Drinking Water from each of the towns. This will help share the burden around as they are...	herbie	4	847	11:36 PM Sep 10, 2013 by herbie
	Our new van (Preview) After four months of diligent research we finally bought our new, and first, van today at the Penrith RV show. It's a Concept SX 22' 6". We particularly liked the excellent build quality, finish and a lot of extras that come standard, and, having only this week read the most positive review ...	deconuts	18	1596	05:45 AM Sep 10, 2013 by deconuts
	Broken Hill showgrounds closed (Preview) Was told to camp at the showground, but they are now closed to caravans due to pressure. I was directed to St Pats race course and can stay here for $25 per night powered, the facilities are fairly basic, but toilets and showers in the jockey room, water is available ,but you have to find the taps, dump poi...	ken thomas	4	2161	04:21 AM Sep 10, 2013 by billeeeeeee
	Awning (Preview) Hi campers, Just returned from our winter holiday and came back with a damaged awning. Probably clipped an overhanging tree somewhere. Having it replaced next week...Now, any ideas on how to protect the new one from same problem? I thought there was a plastic cover could be bought, but awning re...	Jay-Jay	3	1100	04:05 AM Sep 10, 2013 by Bunkerbob
	what do you do when not traveling in retirement (Preview) well i have looked on other post and cant find any response so what do you women do when you are at home do you work do you volunter what fills your days	magraret	28	1662	04:03 AM Sep 10, 2013 by Two Strays
	isuzu d max (Preview) I would like to know how the d max tows! my caravan is 2.5tons. and fuel comsumption	leslie	2	1126	02:35 AM Sep 10, 2013 by Bryan
	Anyone heard of a "Gallivantor" Pop top caravan (Preview) I'm going to have a look at a Gallivantor pop top caravan. It raises up the walls & roof on hydraulic rams. A battery powers an electric motor that raises & lowers it. Looks interesting, just can't find anything on the net about them. Anyone know anything about them ?	chopit	6	858	01:38 AM Sep 10, 2013 by Dougwe
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