The Grey Nomads - General

Duh · Duh

For those with not enough room in a small van or campervan for a captains chair or similar who want a comfortable backrest to read etc, these cushions are ideal. We have a couple of them we bought in Spotlight years ago, you can put them against the wall to sit sideways on your bed (use a pillow behind them...

herbie · herbie

Independent Senetor Nick Xenophonhas has offered his legal firms services for free of charge to the Brighton Caravan Park residents to represent them in the battle going on regarding the council wanting the people to move out from living there in there park homes . The council has plans to erect new...

Sheba · Sheba

Hi every-one. Does any-one who was at Wuruma Dam a little while ago remember Paul, with the Kayak ? Visited him in Hospital today. He's just come back to Rocky, after being in Brisbane for about a week or so. He'll probably be in the Mater here for at least another few weeks. I'm sure he'd appreciate...

gooba53 · gooba53

Tried to get van down the drive. Needed more clearance between the fence and house. went to take gates off, wood all rotten, almost fell apart. There's another job on the list. Enough clearance on sides, proceed with caution. Couldn't clear the veranda height wise. Draw line where to saw beams, pro...

jules47 · jules47

Pulled in here today to find the annual camp draft happening. So a few are in the "no generator" end - the rest on the nicely cut grass across the road - about 50 travellers. Still a great spot. Lots who are driving in are turning around and driving away.

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

6 months 18 days and counting, we will be on the road again. Things are moving along, the house is sold we are getting close to finding a cosy motorhome.... I think.... But as usual more help needed please. I have learnt on this forum That a UHF radio with a hand held device is a must. The question is what sh...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

A 36 year old female had an accident several weeks ago. It was raining, though not excessively when her car suddenly began to hydro-planeand literally flew through the air. She was not seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden occurrence!When she explained to the Police Officer what had hap...

GazzanJanna · GazzanJanna

White Cliffs NSW : Is it worth the 500k return trip from COBAR to check it out ? Had some very poor reports !!. Is there much to see and do ? -- Edited by GazzanJanna on Thursday 11th of July 2013 07:21:50 AM

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, sun is shining today. yahhooo. anyway, does anyone own or has anyone owneda ford transit van. auto. diesel?I was wanting to know how many kilometres to the litre - empty and loaded? really hope someone knows.thanks.

crocodile · crocodile

Howdy all, been looking through the camps aust books and seen various camp spots on the oxley highway. have heard some talk of donation style payment ( which is no probs anywhere) of camping behind or near the long flat hotel, hope that is the correct name for the hotel. also was told pub has showers/to...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

To anyone interested. This is just an update to some recent posts regarding removal of wheel nuts on vehicles. The Power Enforcer. The Parent company in Holland gave my details to the Australian distributors and they have advised me that the price of the tool is $55 + $15 postage and handling within...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I have just spent over half an hour talking with the owners of the Corop Store. They started to question me when I said I had just come from there after going out to catch up with a couple of grey nomads (pricey43). They were able to tell me exactly what is going on out there as they want it to stay open just as m...

herbie · herbie

One of the highlights of our trip up to the Cape was a last minute decision to detour out to Chilli Beach and Portland Roads .In the Iron Range National Park,The road in is about 110km,but it can take up to five hrs to cover it. The park is world significance as it has the largest area of remnant lowland rain...

hako · hako

My darling wife Joy is currently crook with a coughing bug - means being house-bound, misreable and sitting in a comfortable lounge. Every now and then as I pass by her outstretched legs to throw another log on the fire, I will tickle the underside of her feet and will always get the reply 'you can do th...

wazzawiseone · wazzawiseone

http://www.nynganobserver.com.au/story/1598583/debunking-the-myths/?cs=1242

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi fellow GN's, You might remember a few weeks ago I put a question in 'Techies Corner' about my fridge in the Avan not working on 240v but is on Gas and 12v ok, well, I have to pack up shop and it goes in tomorrow (Friday) at 8.00am to hopefully be fixed. I will be back at the free camp in my daughters back yard b...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

hi Campers, Travelled from Woomera to Coober Pedy few days ago and counted around 13 'dead' cars on that stretch of road - remarked to DH 'what on earth is wrong with this road?' then, few km further, came across a bad caravan accident, front bonnet of vehicle bashed in and back of caravan caved in. 3 p...

spida · spida

Camp 6 says we can stay at Karratha roadhouse as long as we spend money there - so filled up the ute - and then found that we are no longer allowed to stay there. Ranger has told them we will be fined $100 is caught. Very big area out the back but maybe we get in the way of trucks Next stop south is 40km - BUT found...

barina · barina

Hi all Well after a 4.5 day internet drought due to rv parks limiting free wifi things are looking up this afternoon. Tomorrow not sure we move on from here. We left cedar city and went to Lee Vinning very nice place near lake mono. The next day we headed for Yosemite park.....OMG!!!!!!! What a drive, ma...

In your profile · goldcoaster

When you go into your Profile on this site,what happens when you Write on Whiteboard ?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Bed Backrest Arm Cushions (Preview) For those with not enough room in a small van or campervan for a captains chair or similar who want a comfortable backrest to read etc, these cushions are ideal. We have a couple of them we bought in Spotlight years ago, you can put them against the wall to sit sideways on your bed (use a pillow behind them...	Duh	21	3682	01:11 AM Jul 14, 2013 by Duh
	Brighton Caravan Park SA (Preview) Independent Senetor Nick Xenophonhas has offered his legal firms services for free of charge to the Brighton Caravan Park residents to represent them in the battle going on regarding the council wanting the people to move out from living there in there park homes . The council has plans to erect new...	herbie	8	1355	12:39 AM Jul 14, 2013 by Cruising Granny
	My Van. [Paul] (Preview) Hi every-one. Does any-one who was at Wuruma Dam a little while ago remember Paul, with the Kayak ? Visited him in Hospital today. He's just come back to Rocky, after being in Brisbane for about a week or so. He'll probably be in the Mater here for at least another few weeks. I'm sure he'd appreciate...	Sheba	10	910	12:17 AM Jul 14, 2013 by Cruising Granny
	Things don't always run smoothly (Preview) Tried to get van down the drive. Needed more clearance between the fence and house. went to take gates off, wood all rotten, almost fell apart. There's another job on the list. Enough clearance on sides, proceed with caution. Couldn't clear the veranda height wise. Draw line where to saw beams, pro...	gooba53	16	1138	09:48 PM Jul 13, 2013 by The dog lady
	St Lawrence, Qld (Preview) Pulled in here today to find the annual camp draft happening. So a few are in the "no generator" end - the rest on the nicely cut grass across the road - about 50 travellers. Still a great spot. Lots who are driving in are turning around and driving away.	jules47	11	734	08:41 PM Jul 13, 2013 by jules47
	Help please with radio's (Preview) 6 months 18 days and counting, we will be on the road again. Things are moving along, the house is sold we are getting close to finding a cosy motorhome.... I think.... But as usual more help needed please. I have learnt on this forum That a UHF radio with a hand held device is a must. The question is what sh...	Poppy sore eye	12	1127	07:19 AM Jul 13, 2013 by Mark
	DRIVING TIP... (Preview) A 36 year old female had an accident several weeks ago. It was raining, though not excessively when her car suddenly began to hydro-planeand literally flew through the air. She was not seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden occurrence!When she explained to the Police Officer what had hap...	Big Gorilla	17	1585	06:51 AM Jul 13, 2013 by Shaky
	WHITE CLIFFS NSW : yes or no ? (Preview) White Cliffs NSW : Is it worth the 500k return trip from COBAR to check it out ? Had some very poor reports !!. Is there much to see and do ? -- Edited by GazzanJanna on Thursday 11th of July 2013 07:21:50 AM	GazzanJanna	9	3090	06:37 AM Jul 13, 2013 by Shaky
	ford transit ve mileage question (Preview) Hi Everyone, sun is shining today. yahhooo. anyway, does anyone own or has anyone owneda ford transit van. auto. diesel?I was wanting to know how many kilometres to the litre - empty and loaded? really hope someone knows.thanks.	the rocket	8	987	11:54 PM Jul 12, 2013 by the rocket
	Long Flat Pub Oxley hwy Wauchope/walcha NSW (Preview) Howdy all, been looking through the camps aust books and seen various camp spots on the oxley highway. have heard some talk of donation style payment ( which is no probs anywhere) of camping behind or near the long flat hotel, hope that is the correct name for the hotel. also was told pub has showers/to...	crocodile	2	1294	11:35 PM Jul 12, 2013 by NeilandRaine
	Power Enforcer (Preview) To anyone interested. This is just an update to some recent posts regarding removal of wheel nuts on vehicles. The Power Enforcer. The Parent company in Holland gave my details to the Australian distributors and they have advised me that the price of the tool is $55 + $15 postage and handling within...	Yuglamron	1	539	11:00 PM Jul 12, 2013 by Roving-Dutchy
	Greens Lake Management Plan (Preview) I have just spent over half an hour talking with the owners of the Corop Store. They started to question me when I said I had just come from there after going out to catch up with a couple of grey nomads (pricey43). They were able to tell me exactly what is going on out there as they want it to stay open just as m...	Happywanderer	11	935	09:32 PM Jul 12, 2013 by QueenKombi
	Chilli Beach Cape York QLD (Preview) One of the highlights of our trip up to the Cape was a last minute decision to detour out to Chilli Beach and Portland Roads .In the Iron Range National Park,The road in is about 110km,but it can take up to five hrs to cover it. The park is world significance as it has the largest area of remnant lowland rain...	herbie	5	6041	04:42 PM Jul 12, 2013 by Palebushman
	The Human Touch (Preview) My darling wife Joy is currently crook with a coughing bug - means being house-bound, misreable and sitting in a comfortable lounge. Every now and then as I pass by her outstretched legs to throw another log on the fire, I will tickle the underside of her feet and will always get the reply 'you can do th...	hako	8	832	03:05 PM Jul 12, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Freedom Camping - best letter I have ever seen on the subject (Preview) http://www.nynganobserver.com.au/story/1598583/debunking-the-myths/?cs=1242	wazzawiseone	28	1596	05:36 AM Jul 12, 2013 by herbie
	MY 3 WAY FRIDGE UPDATE (Preview) Hi fellow GN's, You might remember a few weeks ago I put a question in 'Techies Corner' about my fridge in the Avan not working on 240v but is on Gas and 12v ok, well, I have to pack up shop and it goes in tomorrow (Friday) at 8.00am to hopefully be fixed. I will be back at the free camp in my daughters back yard b...	Dougwe	1	629	04:37 AM Jul 12, 2013 by Duh
	Caravan accident (Preview) hi Campers, Travelled from Woomera to Coober Pedy few days ago and counted around 13 'dead' cars on that stretch of road - remarked to DH 'what on earth is wrong with this road?' then, few km further, came across a bad caravan accident, front bonnet of vehicle bashed in and back of caravan caved in. 3 p...	Jay-Jay	13	1739	04:31 AM Jul 12, 2013 by The dog lady
	Karratha roadhouse WA (Preview) Camp 6 says we can stay at Karratha roadhouse as long as we spend money there - so filled up the ute - and then found that we are no longer allowed to stay there. Ranger has told them we will be fined $100 is caught. Very big area out the back but maybe we get in the way of trucks Next stop south is 40km - BUT found...	spida	7	2532	08:40 PM Jul 11, 2013 by spida
	more USA (Preview) Hi all Well after a 4.5 day internet drought due to rv parks limiting free wifi things are looking up this afternoon. Tomorrow not sure we move on from here. We left cedar city and went to Lee Vinning very nice place near lake mono. The next day we headed for Yosemite park.....OMG!!!!!!! What a drive, ma...	barina	3	583	08:30 PM Jul 11, 2013 by Sheba
	In your profile (Preview) When you go into your Profile on this site,what happens when you Write on Whiteboard ?	goldcoaster	3	669	03:14 AM Jul 12, 2013 by nomadic1
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