The Grey Nomads - General

Red Dog · Red Dog

Is WA the only state were roadworthys are not required every time you register. -- Edited by Red Dog on Monday 6th of May 2013 07:47:11 AM

keithintassie · keithintassie

Hi folks, Now that we've actually started our half lap we find that we just love the convenience of the Fiamma F45S awning that we had fitted prior to departing from Hobart. Even though we've only been on the road for a week we've come to the conclusion that the awning would be even more benefit if we had an...

herbie · herbie

If anyone is visiting Margret River WA, a grate place to visit is the Berry Farm located at 43 Bessell Road M/River.WA.Situated in the Rosa Glen Valley not for out of Margret River.A food and vine lovers paradise, all produce and wines and cidar you can taste test.Plenty of room to park big rigs and also...

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

a couple of weeks ago i pulled into a woolies/caltex servo filled the patrol with diesel grabbed the wifes rewards card and the the servo attendant said you got a good deal 20% discount per ltr couldnt believe it didnt argue and drove off anyone else had this discount Neil

herbie · herbie

Just wondering if everyone is the same as wife and myself and have a list of destinations and places to see in this big beautiful country .My list gets bigger every day. after speaking to people who have been to places i had never heard of before speaking to them. I think communicating between fellow tra...

malfromcessnock · malfromcessnock

Hey board members I have a Toyota Aurion 3500cc and am thinking of buying a Viscount Little Nipper - weight unloaded is apparently 640kgs. If I tow this behind my Aurion at highway speed how much extra in fuel consumption should I be reckonning on? 100% - 80% or less? Never towed before - I want a SMALL van...

Great Escapee · Great Escapee

have just purchased a La Vista Taipan off road van , have heard good things happy to hear comments

spida · spida

Kakadont if you want to camp between Cooinda and Jabiru - all 'closed due to seasonal conditions'. Cooinda Lodge CP - $46 powered, $36 unpowered. $90 2hour sunset cruise. So thought I would be smart and camp.....ended up at Jabiru Lodge CP. Too much smoke around for me to be tempted to stop further sou...

Turtle · Turtle

Hi guys its Turtle again Any recommendations for both caravan parks and free camps in and around Broome also must sees that don't include zoos and rain forests we are about full on them before we start. cheers Turts

shuyak · shuyak

Hi all, we are just getting started with what is to be our new lifesytle, we have ordered a new 5th wheeler & we need some advice on the vehicle we are thinking of useing. We are thinking of the Iveco Daily single cab LWB tray top as we need to be able to have a dog transporter box built behind the cab &...

Santa · Santa

This is a handy map, courtesy of the NRMA. Shows most of the main roads in Autralia and is fast.

bill12 · bill12

I am thinking serously of selling the house I have on Magnetic island, Qld, and my small charter fishing business, and taking early retirement on the road. The full time Grey nomad life is calling me. As I have saleable skills and reasonable heath, I don,t think it will be hard to get work , if I want it,B...

Grams · Grams

While we are home, and still have one teenager here, we watch TV or DVDs, or play board games. Usually me or my daughter play computer games or surf the net. But when we get to go on our travels, and it's just the two of us, it will be TV if there is reception, DVDs, board games, etc. I have hobbies like knittin...

petengail · petengail

From this morning's ABC on line http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4667870.html

Terra Domus · Terra Domus

I have been thinking, which at this late stage in my life, does frighten me. However, just image rolling into a town and for every $10 dollars spent in a local shop you received a $1 voucher towards your stay at a local (ish) Caravan Park. Obviously National Supermarkets and Fuel Stations would not be...

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

Hi all, it's been a long time between me popping my head in here but we've been having a wonderful time in the bus!!! I adore the outback and some of the places we've been in don't have very good signals and those that do I've been catching up with my children... well, I finally put some more photos up on my bl...

buffy61 · buffy61

.... And run my hair straightener!! and the usual bits and pieces e.g. TV, lights, fan. so was talking to a car repair guy that has off road vehicle and has put a solar panel on his car. He reckons 100w as he only has 100ah battery. Think he may be a tad confused about amps and watts! He tried telling us as we ha...

arthur · arthur

Here's two I like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4pbythddq8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VxoXn-0Ezs Cheers

herbie · herbie

Was wondering if anyone has had an issue regarding their tow vihicle and van being insured under the or on the one policy. By that i mean one policy one policy number. If you had a accident and both tug and van were damaged logically would it be covered by the one excess. Regards Herbie.

Weedy Pigeon · Weedy Pigeon

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2013/05/04/241900_local-news.html

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Registration IN fo Please (Preview) Is WA the only state were roadworthys are not required every time you register. -- Edited by Red Dog on Monday 6th of May 2013 07:47:11 AM	Red Dog	18	1082	08:41 PM May 7, 2013 by Roving-Dutchy
	Fiamma F45S Awning Assistance Required (Preview) Hi folks, Now that we've actually started our half lap we find that we just love the convenience of the Fiamma F45S awning that we had fitted prior to departing from Hobart. Even though we've only been on the road for a week we've come to the conclusion that the awning would be even more benefit if we had an...	keithintassie	7	4421	05:44 PM May 7, 2013 by Memem
	Margret River WA (Preview) If anyone is visiting Margret River WA, a grate place to visit is the Berry Farm located at 43 Bessell Road M/River.WA.Situated in the Rosa Glen Valley not for out of Margret River.A food and vine lovers paradise, all produce and wines and cidar you can taste test.Plenty of room to park big rigs and also...	herbie	11	762	09:42 AM May 7, 2013 by Duh
	fuel consumption (Preview) a couple of weeks ago i pulled into a woolies/caltex servo filled the patrol with diesel grabbed the wifes rewards card and the the servo attendant said you got a good deal 20% discount per ltr couldnt believe it didnt argue and drove off anyone else had this discount Neil	nallingtoon	2	574	10:03 PM May 6, 2013 by ShortNorth
	What places do you have on your bucket list to visit. (Preview) Just wondering if everyone is the same as wife and myself and have a list of destinations and places to see in this big beautiful country .My list gets bigger every day. after speaking to people who have been to places i had never heard of before speaking to them. I think communicating between fellow tra...	herbie	10	702	04:21 AM May 7, 2013 by herbie
	Fuel Consumption - a general question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey board members I have a Toyota Aurion 3500cc and am thinking of buying a Viscount Little Nipper - weight unloaded is apparently 640kgs. If I tow this behind my Aurion at highway speed how much extra in fuel consumption should I be reckonning on? 100% - 80% or less? Never towed before - I want a SMALL van...	malfromcessnock	30	3307	01:55 AM May 7, 2013 by Duh
	new van (Preview) have just purchased a La Vista Taipan off road van , have heard good things happy to hear comments	Great Escapee	0	443	06:13 PM May 6, 2013 by Great Escapee
	Kakadu 3rd May (Preview) Kakadont if you want to camp between Cooinda and Jabiru - all 'closed due to seasonal conditions'. Cooinda Lodge CP - $46 powered, $36 unpowered. $90 2hour sunset cruise. So thought I would be smart and camp.....ended up at Jabiru Lodge CP. Too much smoke around for me to be tempted to stop further sou...	spida	7	672	11:32 PM May 6, 2013 by cannylass
	Visit to Broome in mid july 2013 (Preview) Hi guys its Turtle again Any recommendations for both caravan parks and free camps in and around Broome also must sees that don't include zoos and rain forests we are about full on them before we start. cheers Turts	Turtle	18	2673	07:29 PM May 6, 2013 by herbie
	Getting started & needing some advice (Preview) Hi all, we are just getting started with what is to be our new lifesytle, we have ordered a new 5th wheeler & we need some advice on the vehicle we are thinking of useing. We are thinking of the Iveco Daily single cab LWB tray top as we need to be able to have a dog transporter box built behind the cab &...	shuyak	9	1265	05:27 PM May 6, 2013 by shuyak
	Map of Australia----Interactive. (Preview) This is a handy map, courtesy of the NRMA. Shows most of the main roads in Autralia and is fast.	Santa	23	1751	04:55 PM May 6, 2013 by Santa
	The Big Desicion! (Preview) I am thinking serously of selling the house I have on Magnetic island, Qld, and my small charter fishing business, and taking early retirement on the road. The full time Grey nomad life is calling me. As I have saleable skills and reasonable heath, I don,t think it will be hard to get work , if I want it,B...	bill12	16	1139	01:00 PM May 6, 2013 by bill12
	What do you do in the evenings...before bedtime :) (Preview) While we are home, and still have one teenager here, we watch TV or DVDs, or play board games. Usually me or my daughter play computer games or surf the net. But when we get to go on our travels, and it's just the two of us, it will be TV if there is reception, DVDs, board games, etc. I have hobbies like knittin...	Grams	29	1535	11:25 PM May 5, 2013 by ShortNorth
	Just how rich are the Baby Boomer/Grey Nomad generation? (Preview) From this morning's ABC on line http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4667870.html	petengail	18	1436	03:27 AM May 6, 2013 by Baz421
	Wouldn't it be great if..... (Preview) I have been thinking, which at this late stage in my life, does frighten me. However, just image rolling into a town and for every $10 dollars spent in a local shop you received a $1 voucher towards your stay at a local (ish) Caravan Park. Obviously National Supermarkets and Fuel Stations would not be...	Terra Domus	23	1233	10:33 PM May 5, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Up dated my blog a bit (Preview) Hi all, it's been a long time between me popping my head in here but we've been having a wonderful time in the bus!!! I adore the outback and some of the places we've been in don't have very good signals and those that do I've been catching up with my children... well, I finally put some more photos up on my bl...	AmandaJayne	1	545	10:21 PM May 5, 2013 by pauline
	Solar panels... How many watts to free camp... (Preview) .... And run my hair straightener!! and the usual bits and pieces e.g. TV, lights, fan. so was talking to a car repair guy that has off road vehicle and has put a solar panel on his car. He reckons 100w as he only has 100ah battery. Think he may be a tad confused about amps and watts! He tried telling us as we ha...	buffy61	9	1893	09:31 PM May 5, 2013 by AmandaJayne
	Driving Song-what's your favorite? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here's two I like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4pbythddq8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VxoXn-0Ezs Cheers	arthur	30	2042	07:32 PM May 5, 2013 by BohemianGypsy
	Insurance Question !! (Preview) Was wondering if anyone has had an issue regarding their tow vihicle and van being insured under the or on the one policy. By that i mean one policy one policy number. If you had a accident and both tug and van were damaged logically would it be covered by the one excess. Regards Herbie.	herbie	12	869	04:21 PM May 5, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Camping problem NOT CAUSED BY BABY BOOMERS (Preview) http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2013/05/04/241900_local-news.html	Weedy Pigeon	9	1916	02:13 PM May 5, 2013 by Cloak
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