The Grey Nomads - General

JICK · JICK

Has anyone travelled on this stretch of the Silver City Hwy recently? I was wondering if it is OK for a solo GN with dog - towing camper trailer and Mitsubishi Outlander? Also the stretch from Nocccundra to Windorah?

Dougwe · Dougwe

Mmmmmmm, here I am again and still in Townsville. Another week done and dusted. I still haven't made that big decision when to leave just yet but I think it is getting close and maybe as close as next week even. You might remember last update I hadn't been 100%, well I am still not running at full speed...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Leaving William Bay tomorrow morning, heading (slowly as usual) towards Margaret River. First stop Windy Harbour We have two weeks before our next "assignment" at Mundijong on 31st July. Meeting up with Cruising Granny next week at Bunbury. If any other GNs are around the area, we w...

Chevy · Chevy

Left Carnarvon this morning for Gladstone Beach campground. Just before Wooramel Roadhouse realised we had forgotten to get some cash for camp fees etc. Filled up with Diesel only to be told No Cash Out Ever! Their story is you need a special machine to be able to give cash out. We have never heard this b...

fpw · fpw

hi every one has any one fitted wire less reversing camera and sensors to there tow car , is it a hard job or better to get a sparks to do it .thanks fred

Roving-Dutchy · Roving-Dutchy

If your thinking of buying an E reader Big W has Kobo touch for $98 sale starts Thursday 18th Cheers David

magraret · magraret

forget my post about itech it seems that access antennas was a bit of a hit with you guys so here we go again it seems that a few have been biten so we take on board your experiences and input so please input your advise to us as we need the help

6000 Members + · jimbo

How would it be if the 6000 + Members got on line at the same time?

grandpabob · grandpabob

http://www.towingguide.com.au/index.html The above is a very informative guide to towing. It could interest a few here.

Golddetectornomad · Golddetectornomad

I pay my way and always have however I'm still laughing at the irony of my recent experience with a new ANZ Access card to my Savings Account with a new "swipe" feature invented by some mental Banking Midget....if you lose it it can be used many times for purchases under $100 with impunity unt...

deconuts · deconuts

Hi all who like hot water showers. Is anyone using the induiced draft tankless water heaters. I have read a little about this system but as usual experience is what counts. Also is it a feature in some caravans or are they always retro-fitted? What would be the approxiate costs assoaciated with the pur...

Graden · Graden

Hi, thanks for your comments, yes we have a tight schedule to keep, circumstances only allow us 3 weeks total to get to Qld- Burleigh heads, for a purpose. We could have paid an airline and hire car company to facilitate our need to be here, but, we decided to be nomads for a short time to experience and lea...

gooba53 · gooba53

Our very first trip in our van. Even got sunshine. This is an angling club so see if we can catch a fish tomorrow!

spida · spida

Another excellent camp about 60km south of Karijini Turnoff on Great Northern. (Loo, dump and covered seating) If you stop there do go for a walk along the stream bed in the the ravine cut into the mountain. I pulled it upon google earth and decided I had walked about half way along. There is also a rough r...

brickies · brickies

"www.dailymercury.com.au:news:waverley-ck-rest-area-is-upgraded:1655689:.webloc"-- Edited by brickies on Thursday 18th of July 2013 07:52:34 AM

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Just finished loading up for another quickie trip out to Kinbombi Falls for a few days then up to Dickabrams Bridge for another couple of days The Falls is a really nice clean quiet spot if one wants a relaxing stopover Have not been to the Bridge yet ( to stay ) only driven over it Just hope its not too cold C...

Beth54 · Beth54

The following was posted on facebook so I thought it pertinent to share.Steve Williscroft.................Hello Travellers, firstly as a permanent resident and ratepayer in the Whitsunday region I would like to apologize for the disgusting behaviour of our council. I would also like to apolog...

deconuts · deconuts

Hi everyone (we don't know a single one of you yet but that will change real soon) We just put a deposit on our towing vehicle without a test drive (shame on us), that is because we have researched many mags and websites' over the last couple of months, exploring the various vehicles that would meet our c...

davlynh · davlynh

We are coming from south aust and we know it will be cold but we don't care, we have all the books on what to see but anybody got any not so well known things to see. will stay in the area for a week or so.. thanks Dave,,

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRkY-fg8t64

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Silver City Hwy Broken Hill north to Noocundra (Preview) Has anyone travelled on this stretch of the Silver City Hwy recently? I was wondering if it is OK for a solo GN with dog - towing camper trailer and Mitsubishi Outlander? Also the stretch from Nocccundra to Windorah?	JICK	3	616	03:39 AM Jul 23, 2013 by wendyv
	UPDATE JULY 22, 2013 (Preview) Mmmmmmm, here I am again and still in Townsville. Another week done and dusted. I still haven't made that big decision when to leave just yet but I think it is getting close and maybe as close as next week even. You might remember last update I hadn't been 100%, well I am still not running at full speed...	Dougwe	16	957	03:29 AM Jul 23, 2013 by Helena
	Margaret River, WA (Preview) Leaving William Bay tomorrow morning, heading (slowly as usual) towards Margaret River. First stop Windy Harbour We have two weeks before our next "assignment" at Mundijong on 31st July. Meeting up with Cruising Granny next week at Bunbury. If any other GNs are around the area, we w...	Dunmowin	5	525	02:23 AM Jul 23, 2013 by Dunmowin
	cash out at roadhouses (Preview) Left Carnarvon this morning for Gladstone Beach campground. Just before Wooramel Roadhouse realised we had forgotten to get some cash for camp fees etc. Filled up with Diesel only to be told No Cash Out Ever! Their story is you need a special machine to be able to give cash out. We have never heard this b...	Chevy	19	1263	01:47 AM Jul 23, 2013 by Beth54
	reversing cameras and sensors (Preview) hi every one has any one fitted wire less reversing camera and sensors to there tow car , is it a hard job or better to get a sparks to do it .thanks fred	fpw	8	998	09:26 PM Jul 22, 2013 by _wombat_
	Big W has a good deal on Kobo e Reader (Preview) If your thinking of buying an E reader Big W has Kobo touch for $98 sale starts Thursday 18th Cheers David	Roving-Dutchy	8	2466	07:54 PM Jul 22, 2013 by Popeye
	forget itechworld what about access antennas (Preview) forget my post about itech it seems that access antennas was a bit of a hit with you guys so here we go again it seems that a few have been biten so we take on board your experiences and input so please input your advise to us as we need the help	magraret	1	672	06:03 PM Jul 22, 2013 by Delta18
	6000 Members + (Preview) How would it be if the 6000 + Members got on line at the same time?	jimbo	4	514	03:01 AM Jul 22, 2013 by The dog lady
	Towing Guide (Preview) http://www.towingguide.com.au/index.html The above is a very informative guide to towing. It could interest a few here.	grandpabob	1	694	09:06 PM Jul 21, 2013 by JayDee
	Gotta love these new whizbang ANZ swipe Cards for purchases under $100! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I pay my way and always have however I'm still laughing at the irony of my recent experience with a new ANZ Access card to my Savings Account with a new "swipe" feature invented by some mental Banking Midget....if you lose it it can be used many times for purchases under $100 with impunity unt...	Golddetectornomad	37	1745	01:22 PM Jul 21, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Hot water induced draft tankless water heater (Preview) Hi all who like hot water showers. Is anyone using the induiced draft tankless water heaters. I have read a little about this system but as usual experience is what counts. Also is it a feature in some caravans or are they always retro-fitted? What would be the approxiate costs assoaciated with the pur...	deconuts	7	4515	06:57 PM Jul 21, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	This is it: Update 4. (Preview) Hi, thanks for your comments, yes we have a tight schedule to keep, circumstances only allow us 3 weeks total to get to Qld- Burleigh heads, for a purpose. We could have paid an airline and hire car company to facilitate our need to be here, but, we decided to be nomads for a short time to experience and lea...	Graden	4	588	04:48 PM Jul 21, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Lake Purrumbete. Camperdown. Victoria (Preview) Our very first trip in our van. Even got sunshine. This is an angling club so see if we can catch a fish tomorrow!	gooba53	4	564	04:29 PM Jul 21, 2013 by trouto
	Mt Robinson camp WA (Preview) Another excellent camp about 60km south of Karijini Turnoff on Great Northern. (Loo, dump and covered seating) If you stop there do go for a walk along the stream bed in the the ravine cut into the mountain. I pulled it upon google earth and decided I had walked about half way along. There is also a rough r...	spida	9	1834	03:41 PM Jul 21, 2013 by AmandaJayne
	Waverly creek rest area queensland (Preview) "www.dailymercury.com.au:news:waverley-ck-rest-area-is-upgraded:1655689:.webloc"-- Edited by brickies on Thursday 18th of July 2013 07:52:34 AM	brickies	13	2233	10:32 PM Jul 20, 2013 by The dog lady
	Kinbombi Falls Qld (Preview) Just finished loading up for another quickie trip out to Kinbombi Falls for a few days then up to Dickabrams Bridge for another couple of days The Falls is a really nice clean quiet spot if one wants a relaxing stopover Have not been to the Bridge yet ( to stay ) only driven over it Just hope its not too cold C...	chrisnchris	5	2613	10:21 PM Jul 20, 2013 by The dog lady
	Whitsunday region. (Preview) The following was posted on facebook so I thought it pertinent to share.Steve Williscroft.................Hello Travellers, firstly as a permanent resident and ratepayer in the Whitsunday region I would like to apologize for the disgusting behaviour of our council. I would also like to apolog...	Beth54	12	828	05:12 AM Jul 21, 2013 by The dog lady
	Our first major purchase--it's a tug (Preview) Hi everyone (we don't know a single one of you yet but that will change real soon) We just put a deposit on our towing vehicle without a test drive (shame on us), that is because we have researched many mags and websites' over the last couple of months, exploring the various vehicles that would meet our c...	deconuts	6	686	04:52 AM Jul 21, 2013 by D and D
	heading to blue mountains next month (Preview) We are coming from south aust and we know it will be cold but we don't care, we have all the books on what to see but anybody got any not so well known things to see. will stay in the area for a week or so.. thanks Dave,,	davlynh	7	705	04:46 AM Jul 21, 2013 by The dog lady
	Now this is a mobile home. (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRkY-fg8t64	Hylda&Jon	7	730	04:23 AM Jul 21, 2013 by The dog lady
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