The Grey Nomads - General

bensuz29 · bensuz29

G'day Talking to a fellow traveler and not being mechcanical minded, I would like to get some other opinions. He advised me to put my 4x4 into 4 wheel (H) drive when travelling up steep mountains (regardless of weather). His claim is that this will give better fuel consumtion and also spread the loa...

beachball57 · beachball57

what a weekend,, just finished and argument with one of my contractors as to wwhy they haven't paid my invoices yet,, now 60 days over due,,and I'm the bad guy !!!I did the work now i wat to be paid, I don't think that is to unreasonable,, to top this weekend off have to take my best mate to the vets for the bi...

spida · spida

I was 'corrected' the other day - 'we do NOT free camp - we are Independant Campers'. I want to start a new trend! Independant - to clunky Free - now a dirty word it seems Freedom - a bit 'proper' and only heard it once Bush - mmmm what is that - maybe all the places not in the 'bible' that I dont know about. So - f...

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

After spending 7 weeks camped with our caravan on the front lawn of our friend's place in Gisborne while our cruiser was being repaired down in Thomastown, finally got the cruiser back this afternoon and are all packed up ready to head North first thing in the morning. First stop Shepparton and SPC to s...

Weedy Pigeon · Weedy Pigeon

Here's the other side of the story. These people may not have the asstes of the Baby Boomers, but neither do they have the manners or regard for other members of the community. This is an ongoing problem in Cairns and our council appears not to have the intestinal fortitude to deal with it.

Golddetectornomad · Golddetectornomad

When GN folk mention the length of their vans, what length are they quoting? My Jayco is internal 16'11", it is actual body length 19', however overall with A frame and sullage equipment box it occupies 24'. road space......soooo relative to oft quoted lengths on this Forum is mine a 19' Van?...

Tassie Tiger · Tassie Tiger

Hello fellow travellers, I am into the 5th week of my adventure and really enjoying it. One of the issues I need to deal with at the moment is maintaining some sort of income level so I can fuel up and eat!! Not desperate but I would like to have something coming in. I have had a look at those on line survey...

Apprentice Nomad · Apprentice Nomad

Just had our first grey nomad trip Lake Leslie, then free camped Mellmeran - great spot Cecil Plains free camp - another great spot, quiet, busy and lovely camp fire Kingaroy showgrounds - very good location, and visited all around the area. Bunya Mountains glorious Caboolture showgrounds, not gre...

Wild1 · Wild1

Good Morning Fellow Nomads Question: I am driving from the NSW Mid North Coast to the Sunshine Coast in June and would like to go via The Risk and Rathdowney. 'The Cave' as you can see from my Avator, stands about 3 metres high because of its hump at the front - is anyone familiar with this road, can I do it...

herbie · herbie

Cannot believe what i have just read , regarding some bakery businesses wanting to ban electricial shops from selling breadmakers,due to the fact that they recon it will end up putting the bakery out of business.Were will it all end...Does that mean that before long we will not be allowed to fish ,...

jules47 · jules47

Just had this sent to me - by a very reputable sources,he at first thought it was a scam, but checked it out - and it is genuine!!!!!! Beware! "Our Federal Government has just passed legislation that gives them the power to take your money from your bank account if you have not used it for 3 years....

Red Dog · Red Dog

Was interested the other day to read a piece in a magizine about how the grey nomad traveler is buggering things for the normal holiday maker, some of the things mentioned were over crowding of camp sites arriving to places in to big a mobs, over staying in the free camp sites, just being allround free lo...

jules47 · jules47

Welcome back to the mainland - Ozi2 (Roger and Leoni), and a big WELCOME to the mainland Florinhill (Bob and Rhonda). Both came over on the boat last night - were looking out for each other to meet up - and would you believe their seats in the Ocean Recliner sections were adjacent. Happy travels on the &q...

gst · gst

Well by 3pm Monday will be in Bali will spend two weeks just laying around doing nothing.

herbie · herbie

Just read a press release regarding the Station Suare Free Camping in Latrobe Tasmania.The Mayor stated the council has been required by State Gov & Economic Regulator,to charge a $10 per night for comlient motorhome/ caravan for the use of this facility.The Mayor went on to say Local Goverme...

petengail · petengail

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/police-are-investigating-a-possible-crocodile-attack-in-far-north-queensland-after-concerns-about-a-missing-fisherman/stor...

Renfrew · Renfrew

Hi All, The Vantastics will be there from this Friday & during the weekend to assist with the pleasant chores that enable a great event to be such a success. http://www.malenywoodexpo.com.au/woodexpo/

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... File this under (now) useless information ... I drove past the Redcliffe Showgrounds yesterday and there were about 30 vans set up in there ... some had been there a while, obviously by the grass growing underneath, and some looked like 'travellers' who had not been there for long. I had been p...

Maccas · Maccas

The Swift cooker had 3 gas burners and one electric hotplate. The electric hotplate just decided not to work. Anyone have any clues how to fix?

Scotty01 · Scotty01

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/news/tourists-on-budget-opt-for-caravans-in-wake-of-high-australian-dollar/story-fn3015fd-1226633359568

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	4x4 on steep hills (Preview) G'day Talking to a fellow traveler and not being mechcanical minded, I would like to get some other opinions. He advised me to put my 4x4 into 4 wheel (H) drive when travelling up steep mountains (regardless of weather). His claim is that this will give better fuel consumtion and also spread the loa...	bensuz29	10	1151	11:51 AM May 5, 2013 by bensuz29
	what a weekend (Preview) what a weekend,, just finished and argument with one of my contractors as to wwhy they haven't paid my invoices yet,, now 60 days over due,,and I'm the bad guy !!!I did the work now i wat to be paid, I don't think that is to unreasonable,, to top this weekend off have to take my best mate to the vets for the bi...	beachball57	9	764	04:17 AM May 5, 2013 by pauline
	Independant? Free? Freedom? Bush? NO NO ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was 'corrected' the other day - 'we do NOT free camp - we are Independant Campers'. I want to start a new trend! *Independant* - to clunky *Free* - now a dirty word it seems *Freedom* - a bit 'proper' and only heard it once *Bush* - mmmm what is that - maybe all the places not in the 'bible' that I dont know about. So - f...	spida	31	1600	03:47 AM May 5, 2013 by Duh
	Away again at last (Preview) After spending 7 weeks camped with our caravan on the front lawn of our friend's place in Gisborne while our cruiser was being repaired down in Thomastown, finally got the cruiser back this afternoon and are all packed up ready to head North first thing in the morning. First stop Shepparton and SPC to s...	Kiwi-as	11	792	01:31 AM May 5, 2013 by Dougwe
	In answer to the " Rich Baby Boomer Generation " from the ABC (Preview) Here's the other side of the story. These people may not have the asstes of the Baby Boomers, but neither do they have the manners or regard for other members of the community. This is an ongoing problem in Cairns and our council appears not to have the intestinal fortitude to deal with it.	Weedy Pigeon	0	482	05:36 PM May 4, 2013 by Weedy Pigeon
	A morning quickie if I may...question that is..... (Preview) When GN folk mention the length of their vans, what length are they quoting? My Jayco is internal 16'11", it is actual body length 19', however overall with A frame and sullage equipment box it occupies 24'. road space......soooo relative to oft quoted lengths on this Forum is mine a 19' Van?...	Golddetectornomad	11	1729	12:19 AM May 5, 2013 by arthur
	Earning on the Road - On Line Surveys (Preview) Hello fellow travellers, I am into the 5th week of my adventure and really enjoying it. One of the issues I need to deal with at the moment is maintaining some sort of income level so I can fuel up and eat!! Not desperate but I would like to have something coming in. I have had a look at those on line survey...	Tassie Tiger	8	917	11:21 PM May 4, 2013 by Tassie Tiger
	First nomad trip (Preview) Just had our first grey nomad trip Lake Leslie, then free camped Mellmeran - great spot Cecil Plains free camp - another great spot, quiet, busy and lovely camp fire Kingaroy showgrounds - very good location, and visited all around the area. Bunya Mountains glorious Caboolture showgrounds, not gre...	Apprentice Nomad	6	641	08:30 PM May 4, 2013 by Apprentice Nomad
	Can I Do Running Creek Road? (Preview) Good Morning Fellow Nomads Question: I am driving from the NSW Mid North Coast to the Sunshine Coast in June and would like to go via The Risk and Rathdowney. 'The Cave' as you can see from my Avator, stands about 3 metres high because of its hump at the front - is anyone familiar with this road, can I do it...	Wild1	11	1340	07:03 PM May 4, 2013 by Roving-Dutchy
	Breadmakers to be band ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Cannot believe what i have just read , regarding some bakery businesses wanting to ban electricial shops from selling breadmakers,due to the fact that they recon it will end up putting the bakery out of business.Were will it all end...Does that mean that before long we will not be allowed to fish ,...	herbie	35	2182	05:46 PM May 4, 2013 by Delta18
	Bank Accounts Not used for three years (Preview) Just had this sent to me - by a very reputable sources,he at first thought it was a scam, but checked it out - and it is genuine!!!!!! Beware! "Our Federal Government has just passed legislation that gives them the power to take your money from your bank account if you have not used it for 3 years....	jules47	24	2260	02:57 PM May 4, 2013 by Wild1
	whats the problem (Preview) Was interested the other day to read a piece in a magizine about how the grey nomad traveler is buggering things for the normal holiday maker, some of the things mentioned were over crowding of camp sites arriving to places in to big a mobs, over staying in the free camp sites, just being allround free lo...	Red Dog	13	1124	03:21 AM May 4, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Spirit of Tasmania (Preview) Welcome back to the mainland - Ozi2 (Roger and Leoni), and a big WELCOME to the mainland Florinhill (Bob and Rhonda). Both came over on the boat last night - were looking out for each other to meet up - and would you believe their seats in the Ocean Recliner sections were adjacent. Happy travels on the &q...	jules47	2	643	03:06 AM May 4, 2013 by jules47
	Bali (Preview) Well by 3pm Monday will be in Bali will spend two weeks just laying around doing nothing.	gst	16	797	01:42 AM May 4, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Press Release. (Preview) Just read a press release regarding the Station Suare Free Camping in Latrobe Tasmania.The Mayor stated the council has been required by State Gov & Economic Regulator,to charge a $10 per night for comlient motorhome/ caravan for the use of this facility.The Mayor went on to say Local Goverme...	herbie	2	576	01:19 AM May 4, 2013 by NeilandRaine
	Another Croc attack in N.W. QLD (Preview) http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/police-are-investigating-a-possible-crocodile-attack-in-far-north-queensland-after-concerns-about-a-missing-fisherman/stor...	petengail	1	469	11:29 PM May 3, 2013 by Weedy Pigeon
	Who's Going to the Maleny Wood Expo? (Preview) Hi All, The Vantastics will be there from this Friday & during the weekend to assist with the pleasant chores that enable a great event to be such a success. http://www.malenywoodexpo.com.au/woodexpo/	Renfrew	3	537	09:22 PM May 3, 2013 by glassies
	Bitta info on Redcliffe QLD Showgrounds (Preview) Gday... File this under (now) useless information ... I drove past the Redcliffe Showgrounds yesterday and there were about 30 vans set up in there ... some had been there a while, obviously by the grass growing underneath, and some looked like 'travellers' who had not been there for long. I had been p...	rockylizard	11	1253	02:49 PM May 3, 2013 by rockylizard
	Swift Cooker in caravan (Preview) The Swift cooker had 3 gas burners and one electric hotplate. The electric hotplate just decided not to work. Anyone have any clues how to fix?	Maccas	7	1127	05:46 AM May 3, 2013 by Maccas
	International push will push caravan parks even more out of GN requirements. (Preview) http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/news/tourists-on-budget-opt-for-caravans-in-wake-of-high-australian-dollar/story-fn3015fd-1226633359568	Scotty01	3	658	04:35 AM May 3, 2013 by herbie
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