The Grey Nomads - General

Plendo · Plendo

This morning 774 is focused on grey nomads, started off with an interview with a trucky explaining what terrible drivers Gray Nomads are. Now talking about the tourist economy impact of Grey Nomads

herbie · herbie

Just listening to the ABC radio news and announced that so far this long week end Two people have been killed while towing caravans in separate incidents.One in Qld the Other in NSW and the third caravan accident in Victoria with injury sustained to the people.....They believe the Victorian acciden...

carry1 · carry1

With a few stars in our eyes & lots of bitten fingernails we will leave Townsville on our journey.Came a bit early than our bio reads but with Michael being laid off due to the local labour downturn we have decided to start our adventure early. The van is almost packed got our UHF radio fitted now I jus...

Sheba · Sheba

I meant a Pic. for the "Pick this Place" thread. Not one of you. Cheers, Sheba.

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

I'm a happy little ****roach today Woooohooooo finally . Way to go Blues

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers Well, ended up getting a Rhino Rack'n'Roll loader for the kayak. Have managed to get the kayak on top of car without damaging outselves Now, where and how do you store it (the kayak) at home? DH thought of making a pulley above the car in the garage. I had a quicker idea - just propping it up...

Cloak · Cloak

I recall an article on this so wonder in the real world does it work? The article I read claimed a small LPG tank / injector installed in your 4WD gave better performance and importantly economy. Can anyone here confirm this? Cheers and thanks in advance. Steve

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

I'm just putting it out here for some time in June. I'm expecting to bearound the latter part of June and into July. If there are annomads out there who would, like to catch up let me know. I also plan to do some travelling around so Pharos somewhere else would be more suitable. Hope to meet some of you ar...

Rd Runa · Rd Runa

What fuel consumption are you guys getting ? We tow a 9 metre fifth wheeler with a 2002 turbo diesel 7.3 v8 F250. be interesting to see what the average is per trip compared to the different conditions.

philchez · philchez

Hi members Are you please able to give us newbies an answer (sort of urgent). Tomorrow (monday 10/6) We are looking to purchase a van with Qld rego and we live in NSW. Do we have to change rego straight away or is there anything specific we need to do for transfer to take place? Thank you for your help als...

Shogun · Shogun

Hi all I'm heading up to the Bridsville races in September and want to know what the roads are like around at that time. I will be travelling in my Jayco Motorhome. any great spots to visit on the way up would be appreciated too. cheers Brett

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Qld caravan parks now a free app on iTunes and Android, only for the Ipad at the moment. A good map selection too. Slowly filling my Ipad up with camping apps and caravan pks, saves carrying all that paperwork around with you but you still have to have Wi Fi or 3g signal.

Peakhillfm · Peakhillfm

G'day from NT, I have just taken a look at the Peakhillfm statistics page and its great to see that some many readers to this forum are paying us a visit to find out all about us and also listening in to the music. On behalf of OUR radio station,I thank you,and also tune in anywhere around the world and liste...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Seems to be some discussion on raising the speed limit on our Highways,whats your thoughts.I disagree,their is only a few roads that could handle higher speeds,but it is driver training that worries me.The poll below is from ninemsn. VOTE Should highway speed limits be raised? 39130 28032

D and D · D and D

Looking ahead we plan to start our first circumnavigation of the land next January and intend doing an anti-clockwise trip around National Highway 1 starting from Adelaide. Given the time of year, the direction of travel and that we do not intend rushing, what are the must sees for a journey such as th...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

http://www.news.com.au/travel/dog-survives-100m-cliff-plunge-in-northern-territory/story-e6frfq7r-1226656743742

biggles · biggles

Hi all .. It seems that there are a growing number of travellers on the roads these days. Here at Kerribee Park at Mareeba in Nth Qld, the numbers onsite last night passed the 100 units .. this is more than twice what it was this time last year .. .. and a great number of them are new to this place .. they pop in t...

Cloak · Cloak

Any of our GN attempted this at all? It looked easy on TV. Cheers

tonyd · tonyd

ABC reports tonight that Broome is finally clamping down (literally) on the backpackers/whizzbang crowd who camp in public areas, streets etc. Council has bought wheel clamps and is starting to use them. Was NOT popular with young (European) travellers interviewed as they collected their laund...

SCOEY · SCOEY

Have started to put our CV's together ready for heading off and working our way around. To those who have done the same, do potential employers want letters from referees or just a contact name and details? Cheers. SCOEY

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	774 Melbourne Focused on GREY NOMADS (Preview) This morning 774 is focused on grey nomads, started off with an interview with a trucky explaining what terrible drivers Gray Nomads are. Now talking about the tourist economy impact of Grey Nomads	Plendo	14	1236	07:52 PM Jun 11, 2013 by BruDi
	More Caravan accidents. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just listening to the ABC radio news and announced that so far this long week end Two people have been killed while towing caravans in separate incidents.One in Qld the Other in NSW and the third caravan accident in Victoria with injury sustained to the people.....They believe the Victorian acciden...	herbie	38	3003	07:16 PM Jun 11, 2013 by gooba53
	July 1st.... Not many sleeps to go (Preview) With a few stars in our eyes & lots of bitten fingernails we will leave Townsville on our journey.Came a bit early than our bio reads but with Michael being laid off due to the local labour downturn we have decided to start our adventure early. The van is almost packed got our UHF radio fitted now I jus...	carry1	6	690	04:44 PM Jun 11, 2013 by carry1
	For Dorian. (Preview) I meant a Pic. for the "Pick this Place" thread. Not one of you. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	0	526	04:40 AM Jun 11, 2013 by Sheba
	Win for the Blues (Preview) I'm a happy little ****roach today Woooohooooo finally . Way to go Blues	chrisnchris	10	768	06:22 AM Jun 11, 2013 by chrisnjo
	Kayak loaders, now how to store (Preview) Hi Campers Well, ended up getting a Rhino Rack'n'Roll loader for the kayak. Have managed to get the kayak on top of car without damaging outselves Now, where and how do you store it (the kayak) at home? DH thought of making a pulley above the car in the garage. I had a quicker idea - just propping it up...	Jay-Jay	4	803	03:42 AM Jun 11, 2013 by capricorn and pisces
	LPG enhancement for Diesel (Preview) I recall an article on this so wonder in the real world does it work? The article I read claimed a small LPG tank / injector installed in your 4WD gave better performance and importantly economy. Can anyone here confirm this? Cheers and thanks in advance. Steve	Cloak	3	783	02:55 AM Jun 11, 2013 by blaze
	Coffee and a catch up in Darwin anyone? (Preview) I'm just putting it out here for some time in June. I'm expecting to bearound the latter part of June and into July. If there are annomads out there who would, like to catch up let me know. I also plan to do some travelling around so Pharos somewhere else would be more suitable. Hope to meet some of you ar...	Evie n Rhys	0	404	06:31 PM Jun 10, 2013 by Evie n Rhys
	Fuel consumption (Preview) What fuel consumption are you guys getting ? We tow a 9 metre fifth wheeler with a 2002 turbo diesel 7.3 v8 F250. be interesting to see what the average is per trip compared to the different conditions.	Rd Runa	15	1662	12:55 AM Jun 11, 2013 by NeilandRaine
	Rego transfer Qld to NSW (Preview) Hi members Are you please able to give us newbies an answer (sort of urgent). Tomorrow (monday 10/6) We are looking to purchase a van with Qld rego and we live in NSW. Do we have to change rego straight away or is there anything specific we need to do for transfer to take place? Thank you for your help als...	philchez	5	6403	12:07 AM Jun 11, 2013 by Peakhillfm
	Melbourne to Birdsville for the races (Preview) Hi all I'm heading up to the Bridsville races in September and want to know what the roads are like around at that time. I will be travelling in my Jayco Motorhome. any great spots to visit on the way up would be appreciated too. cheers Brett	Shogun	2	739	09:59 PM Jun 10, 2013 by herbie
	Queensland Caravan Parks (Preview) Qld caravan parks now a free app on iTunes and Android, only for the Ipad at the moment. A good map selection too. Slowly filling my Ipad up with camping apps and caravan pks, saves carrying all that paperwork around with you but you still have to have Wi Fi or 3g signal.	goldcoaster	8	1123	09:42 PM Jun 10, 2013 by herbie
	Thank you to all the hits (Preview) G'day from NT, I have just taken a look at the Peakhillfm statistics page and its great to see that some many readers to this forum are paying us a visit to find out all about us and also listening in to the music. On behalf of OUR radio station,I thank you,and also tune in anywhere around the world and liste...	Peakhillfm	3	581	03:44 PM Jun 10, 2013 by Peakhillfm
	Highway speed limits ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Seems to be some discussion on raising the speed limit on our Highways,whats your thoughts.I disagree,their is only a few roads that could handle higher speeds,but it is driver training that worries me.The poll below is from ninemsn. VOTE Should highway speed limits be raised? 39130 28032	goldcoaster	31	1801	01:12 PM Jun 10, 2013 by sandsmere
	Must see on National Highway 1 (Preview) Looking ahead we plan to start our first circumnavigation of the land next January and intend doing an anti-clockwise trip around National Highway 1 starting from Adelaide. Given the time of year, the direction of travel and that we do not intend rushing, what are the must sees for a journey such as th...	D and D	18	1724	05:38 AM Jun 10, 2013 by The dog lady
	a lucky - unlucky mishap (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/travel/dog-survives-100m-cliff-plunge-in-northern-territory/story-e6frfq7r-1226656743742	Hylda&Jon	10	5454	05:34 AM Jun 10, 2013 by jetj
	More "Nomadic" travellers this year .. ? (Preview) Hi all .. It seems that there are a growing number of travellers on the roads these days. Here at Kerribee Park at Mareeba in Nth Qld, the numbers onsite last night passed the 100 units .. this is more than twice what it was this time last year .. .. and a great number of them are new to this place .. they pop in t...	biggles	5	804	05:07 AM Jun 10, 2013 by The dog lady
	Banana harvesting. (Preview) Any of our GN attempted this at all? It looked easy on TV. Cheers	Cloak	6	784	05:02 AM Jun 10, 2013 by The dog lady
	Broome clamping down (Preview) ABC reports tonight that Broome is finally clamping down (literally) on the backpackers/whizzbang crowd who camp in public areas, streets etc. Council has bought wheel clamps and is starting to use them. Was NOT popular with young (European) travellers interviewed as they collected their laund...	tonyd	13	1320	03:07 AM Jun 10, 2013 by justcruisin01
	References (Preview) Have started to put our CV's together ready for heading off and working our way around. To those who have done the same, do potential employers want letters from referees or just a contact name and details? Cheers. SCOEY	SCOEY	14	995	03:02 AM Jun 10, 2013 by SCOEY
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