The Grey Nomads - General

Mjl · Mjl

Hi everyone, this is our very first post and we're really excited about using the Grey Nomads forum etc. the amount of info is staggering. Anyhow, the main reason for this post is to get some up to date opinions on whether to buy a Cobb or Dream Pot. Which one is more versatile? After reading up on them the...

mr glassies · mr glassies

where can i get one dibs

milo · milo

Its nice to be back home !! thanks to all who wished me well before! now to rest up and try and get this house warmed up a bit !

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We had it all planned, house goes on the marlet (agent says average 2-3 months to sell, as its winter you know) that takes us to about september, 60 day settlement ...about November, couple of months to find a MH once we have the money, already to leave at the end of Jan. No !!! The house went on the market l...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Ok then I thought I'd just give you a bit of an update this week and a few pics. The week has gone really quickly and looking back on it not much has really been done but then why should I rush these things afterall what is the rush now anyway? I have helped my daughter out a couple of times and done the 'sch...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers Further to my enquiry (May 1st) about canoes/kayaks - well, DH has bought one. Now, how do we get it on the car roof without doing our backs in? It's a double and we were told around 35kgs (feels more to me) Someone mentioned a lifting rig? Any ideas? It's longer than I thought it would be an...

blaze · blaze

Faced a minor problem last night. Quiet time is ten oclock, far enough. It is my opinion though that in all fairness and to be curtious the noise should start to lessen well before 10. The C/P I am in ATM has a number of strata titles. Well the one opersite me cranked up the music about 9 ( about 8 people havin...

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi All Does anyone know of any good free/ cheap areas around Gil Weir , Miles area for a few days stopover. Cheers

Mark · Mark

I am curious to see how many members are True Blue Born and Bred Australians, or, like myself wafted in from another country but have decided to hit the road and explore this huge fantastic country that we now call home? The reason I ask is that certainly in the UK, the possibility and even thoughts of hi...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

There have been a number of posts on this topic in recent times and following some recent moves in State parliament I believe that we need to consider talking to our local state politicians about the current proposal to reduce benefits to those injured so that premiums can be reduced in NSW and we all kn...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi, new to the forum so apology if this has been covered before. I'm researching folding boat trailers and all claim to be the best! apart from weight advantage is alloy better than steel?, the models without springs, can they take some mild travel on dirt roads or should they only be used on bitum...

Mark · Mark

G'Day The names are Mark & Linda and thought we'd say hello to all you fellow GN's......................... "Hello" We're pretty new to life on the road, we sold the house (although we do have a small block for later on in life) and put our worldly goods into storage, so I...

carry1 · carry1

What is the general price people pay for caravan content insurance while full time on the road ?. We have found that CIL do not cover any tools,(bikes -only up to 300.00) or phones carried . What do people do to cover the possible loss of these items . Cheers

Rickp · Rickp

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has good or bad comments about electric levelling jacks? Cheers, Rick

copper1 · copper1

Hi everyone after being away for the last few months I have decided to upgrade the van as I have been offered a good price for my coromal, as it is only 9mths old. Anyway just wondering if anyone out there have and use a Creative Caravan and what you think either good or bad. Gaz

kandagal · kandagal

At last today we were officially told how much we would get for our wrecked car. A bit more than we feared we would get but less what it has cost us to replace it. So we have come home with another Suzuki. We still have to get the brackets & braking system put on it so we can tow it with our hitch-n-go. S...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

I read with discust that the NSW NPWS are considering the adopting the Qld system of pre-booking on line & paying for campsites before your arrival. So more of buying a pig in a bag, why would you want to book some thing unseen. I see this as being another way of detering people from visiting these are...

herbie · herbie

Was just talking to a couple of g/ ns here at pub in Winton ,who was saying they were camped at the free camp beside the river in Hay NSW, last week and just went to the s/ market came back and their Solar panels were nicked ,this was between 10.30 and 11am .There were a few other campers scattered around the a...

mr glassies · mr glassies

Back at the pa in brisbane with della for yet another scan and then back on fri for results o well least there trying to keep on top of it dibs

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Walking down the street today in hervey bay & picked up a Visa card right in front of the Super Cheap store, some one must have just dropped it moments before as they left the shop. It was a NAB card, looked accross the street & there was the Nab. Took it over & handed it in thinking they may be ab...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Cobb cooker v. Dreampot (Preview) Hi everyone, this is our very first post and we're really excited about using the Grey Nomads forum etc. the amount of info is staggering. Anyhow, the main reason for this post is to get some up to date opinions on whether to buy a Cobb or Dream Pot. Which one is more versatile? After reading up on them the...	Mjl	20	3112	02:55 AM Jun 7, 2013 by Roadstogo
	might buy one of these (Preview) where can i get one dibs	mr glassies	6	1127	02:44 AM Jun 7, 2013 by _wombat_
	I'm home!! (Preview) Its nice to be back home !! thanks to all who wished me well before! now to rest up and try and get this house warmed up a bit !	milo	10	713	02:29 AM Jun 7, 2013 by _wombat_
	Things are getting scary ! and very real.! (Preview) We had it all planned, house goes on the marlet (agent says average 2-3 months to sell, as its winter you know) that takes us to about september, 60 day settlement ...about November, couple of months to find a MH once we have the money, already to leave at the end of Jan. No !!! The house went on the market l...	Poppy sore eye	22	1515	08:50 PM Jun 6, 2013 by Poppy sore eye
	UPDATE JUNE 3, 2013 (Preview) Ok then I thought I'd just give you a bit of an update this week and a few pics. The week has gone really quickly and looking back on it not much has really been done but then why should I rush these things afterall what is the rush now anyway? I have helped my daughter out a couple of times and done the 'sch...	Dougwe	14	1028	05:58 PM Jun 6, 2013 by Dougwe
	Transporting the kayak (Preview) Hi Campers Further to my enquiry (May 1st) about canoes/kayaks - well, DH has bought one. Now, how do we get it on the car roof without doing our backs in? It's a double and we were told around 35kgs (feels more to me) Someone mentioned a lifting rig? Any ideas? It's longer than I thought it would be an...	Jay-Jay	15	3331	05:39 PM Jun 6, 2013 by golivers travels
	Quiet time in C/P, whats your veiw (Preview) Faced a minor problem last night. Quiet time is ten oclock, far enough. It is my opinion though that in all fairness and to be curtious the noise should start to lessen well before 10. The C/P I am in ATM has a number of strata titles. Well the one opersite me cranked up the music about 9 ( about 8 people havin...	blaze	11	1057	04:24 PM Jun 6, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Info on Gil Weir (Preview) Hi All Does anyone know of any good free/ cheap areas around Gil Weir , Miles area for a few days stopover. Cheers	chrisnchris	9	2592	04:07 PM Jun 6, 2013 by chrisnchris
	True Blue or Not? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am curious to see how many members are True Blue Born and Bred Australians, or, like myself wafted in from another country but have decided to hit the road and explore this huge fantastic country that we now call home? The reason I ask is that certainly in the UK, the possibility and even thoughts of hi...	Mark	57	2613	05:30 AM Jun 6, 2013 by Mark
	Third party Insurance (Preview) There have been a number of posts on this topic in recent times and following some recent moves in State parliament I believe that we need to consider talking to our local state politicians about the current proposal to reduce benefits to those injured so that premiums can be reduced in NSW and we all kn...	aussietraveller	3	520	03:59 AM Jun 6, 2013 by Wombat 280
	folding boat trailer (Preview) Hi, new to the forum so apology if this has been covered before. I'm researching folding boat trailers and all claim to be the best! apart from weight advantage is alloy better than steel?, the models without springs, can they take some mild travel on dirt roads or should they only be used on bitum...	ROAD RUNNER	7	2057	03:22 AM Jun 6, 2013 by ROAD RUNNER
	Newbie Saying Hello (Preview) G'Day The names are Mark & Linda and thought we'd say hello to all you fellow GN's......................... "Hello" We're pretty new to life on the road, we sold the house (although we do have a small block for later on in life) and put our worldly goods into storage, so I...	Mark	24	894	03:10 AM Jun 6, 2013 by Mark
	Contents insurance query (Preview) What is the general price people pay for caravan content insurance while full time on the road ?. We have found that CIL do not cover any tools,(bikes -only up to 300.00) or phones carried . What do people do to cover the possible loss of these items . Cheers	carry1	15	1724	06:31 AM Jun 5, 2013 by Grams
	Electric caravan levelling jacks (Preview) Hi, I was wondering if anyone has good or bad comments about electric levelling jacks? Cheers, Rick	Rickp	8	6813	03:54 AM Jun 5, 2013 by neilnruth
	Creative Caravans (Preview) Hi everyone after being away for the last few months I have decided to upgrade the van as I have been offered a good price for my coromal, as it is only 9mths old. Anyway just wondering if anyone out there have and use a Creative Caravan and what you think either good or bad. Gaz	copper1	10	4580	03:26 AM Jun 5, 2013 by neilnruth
	Got another Suzuki (Preview) At last today we were officially told how much we would get for our wrecked car. A bit more than we feared we would get but less what it has cost us to replace it. So we have come home with another Suzuki. We still have to get the brackets & braking system put on it so we can tow it with our hitch-n-go. S...	kandagal	5	481	03:24 AM Jun 5, 2013 by neilnruth
	MORE BUREAUCRATIC BULL $#!T; (Preview) I read with discust that the NSW NPWS are considering the adopting the Qld system of pre-booking on line & paying for campsites before your arrival. So more of buying a pig in a bag, why would you want to book some thing unseen. I see this as being another way of detering people from visiting these are...	justcruisin01	13	1208	03:13 AM Jun 5, 2013 by The dog lady
	Solar panels nicked (Preview) Was just talking to a couple of g/ ns here at pub in Winton ,who was saying they were camped at the free camp beside the river in Hay NSW, last week and just went to the s/ market came back and their Solar panels were nicked ,this was between 10.30 and 11am .There were a few other campers scattered around the a...	herbie	17	1638	02:34 AM Jun 5, 2013 by The dog lady
	More scans ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Back at the pa in brisbane with della for yet another scan and then back on fri for results o well least there trying to keep on top of it dibs	mr glassies	44	2645	01:56 AM Jun 5, 2013 by glassies
	DONE OUR GOOD DEED FOR THE DAY! (Preview) Walking down the street today in hervey bay & picked up a Visa card right in front of the Super Cheap store, some one must have just dropped it moments before as they left the shop. It was a NAB card, looked accross the street & there was the Nab. Took it over & handed it in thinking they may be ab...	justcruisin01	18	1293	01:55 AM Jun 5, 2013 by glassies
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