The Grey Nomads - General

Trish_Dave · Trish_Dave

We are newbies to the Forum and I thought I would give it a go to find out some things. My partner and I have decided to make the great escape later this year. My question - just how physically hard is the fruit harvesting. I would assume that some are harder than the others and would appreciate any advic...

woodylad · woodylad

Hi Nomads! We are hoping to buy a new caravan for the big lap early next year. unfortunately we are still working in NZ and will not retire until February/march time next Grear. We a have been advised to take a look at caravan shows to get a good deal so we intend popping over to Australia to attend a show or t...

neilnruth · neilnruth

Is anyone else having the same peculiar problem? I just opened justcruising's post and it had a long line of little red boxes with a question mark in them. Other times it has been black boxes with a ? mark. They are often dispersed throughout the post. The second time I opened JC's post they were gone. Las...

bill12 · bill12

Do yourself a favour . Go on utube and watch this out of this world version of the classic David Bowie song. Sorry, don,t know how to link it to the site. Bill

Grams · Grams

Hi, After reading about a fellow GN and their accident and having stuff stolen, it got me wondering about the insurance.... At the moment we have: Car, House, Contents and Caravan Insurance. But as we are still tied to the house this is fine. But when we sell up, move what precious stuff we want to take wi...

RodLainie · RodLainie

HELP and ADVICE please.... Can you please tell me in your opinion and experience, which are the best inline water filters? Thanks Lorraine

StephenM · StephenM

Hi I have just joined the Grey Nomad Forum for the first time. I need some advise from someone who has or owned a Tilta Tralier and towed a small car behind it around Australia. What information I'm looking for is; towing how much fuel use does it put on a normal 100 klm journey, will the auto transmission...

Ug-Vic · Ug-Vic

Hi all. This message just appeared on my Facebook page by a concerned grand daughter. I figured if anyone could possibly help it would be nomad travelers Elyce Bonavita 7 hours ago · Can everyone on the road please keep an eye out for my grandparents. Ralph (83) and Norma (77) Prestage last seen driving...

keiron · keiron

Hello. I am expecting to be on the road soon, and am wanting to take my firearms with me, 12# shotgun and .22 cal Rifle. Does anyone have any first hand experience / knowledge of the requirements when traveling across State Borders, and just as importantly, how does one satisfy gun storage as required b...

John woodfine · John woodfine

I have just Finished our new motorhome Guess what it is overweight I got it registered minus a few things but by the time the air-conditioner solar panels and batteries went on it was well overweight I was thinking about rebuilding it ,but can't afford a divorce So my problem is to know ,where the weigh...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

With GN members, Barbandaz, they stayed three nights here at the bridge , leaving this morning. Thanks to you both , enjoyed your company & a good result from an unexpected meetup. Travell safe , may we meet again. JC.

Scotty01 · Scotty01

Have just spent 3 days in free camp at Swan Reach SA, Camp6 No 222, excelent free camp site but was told by the lady that comes around and tidys things daily that the council is looking to close it down under pressure from the Caravan Park operator. Even if you have never been here please contemplate shoot...

Happy Daze · Happy Daze

We finally headed off on our planned trip to S.A. about a week and a bit ago, after a delay of 10 weeks, caused because unfortunately, when my husband was on his way home from some shopping just prior to our departure, another vehicle came full speed out of a road on our left causing serious damage to our...

Santa · Santa

Attempted to post this yesterday and received a message that my post had been flagged as spam and would be reviewed by a moderator. We seem to read about another caravan/towing vehicle rollover/incident almost daily. I suspect that if van owners followed a few of the tips in this link http://www.t...

Plodnalong · Plodnalong

I just pulled in to Darwin today after a good run up the centre from Victoria. I'm at the Hidden Valley Resort for tonight, and maybe a few more if they let me stay. Any other Grey Nomads in town at the moment? Coffee, beer or wine would be good. Andy

smiley · smiley

Hi, i am contemplating having a satelite dish mounted on the caravan,as opposed to having a satelite dish that i have to set up and locate a satelite each time i move on,Has anyone out there got one mounted on their caravan??

barrie · barrie

We are currently at Northam CP as the car is going for a service on monday but it's not a place for fainthearted who have large vans or have problems reversing

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/a-drive-through-tourist-cash-loss/1864114/

bill12 · bill12

I was reading the local paper, The Townsville Buliten, and this article on a roll over on the Gregory development road came up. Its a single lane bitumen road frequented by big B double and triple trucks. This is what excess speed and bad verges on the road can do. Both ocupants wer not badly hurt, thank...

briche · briche

Just a note to say hello to all the mums out on the road. Thank you for being a great mum that has gone the extra mile (opps, klms) your children and family appreciate the values and dedication that you gave to their lives. briche

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The Harvet Trail (Preview) We are newbies to the Forum and I thought I would give it a go to find out some things. My partner and I have decided to make the great escape later this year. My question - just how physically hard is the fruit harvesting. I would assume that some are harder than the others and would appreciate any advic...	Trish_Dave	13	1125	12:20 AM May 16, 2013 by Jack Mac
	Caravan shows over the next year or so (Preview) Hi Nomads! We are hoping to buy a new caravan for the big lap early next year. unfortunately we are still working in NZ and will not retire until February/march time next Grear. We a have been advised to take a look at caravan shows to get a good deal so we intend popping over to Australia to attend a show or t...	woodylad	19	1658	09:06 PM May 15, 2013 by herbie
	Question marks (Preview) Is anyone else having the same peculiar problem? I just opened justcruising's post and it had a long line of little red boxes with a question mark in them. Other times it has been black boxes with a ? mark. They are often dispersed throughout the post. The second time I opened JC's post they were gone. Las...	neilnruth	19	1031	12:28 PM May 15, 2013 by neilnruth
	Ground control to Major Tom (Preview) Do yourself a favour . Go on utube and watch this out of this world version of the classic David Bowie song. Sorry, don,t know how to link it to the site. Bill	bill12	12	15762	06:21 PM May 15, 2013 by bill12
	Question about the Insurance for the Caravan and Contents (Preview) Hi, After reading about a fellow GN and their accident and having stuff stolen, it got me wondering about the insurance.... At the moment we have: Car, House, Contents and Caravan Insurance. But as we are still tied to the house this is fine. But when we sell up, move what precious stuff we want to take wi...	Grams	20	2358	07:23 AM May 15, 2013 by chaslib
	WATER FILTERS - Inline (Preview) HELP and ADVICE please.... Can you please tell me in your opinion and experience, which are the best inline water filters? Thanks Lorraine	RodLainie	9	1250	06:24 PM May 14, 2013 by RodLainie
	Advise on towing a Tilta Tralier with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter (Preview) Hi I have just joined the Grey Nomad Forum for the first time. I need some advise from someone who has or owned a Tilta Tralier and towed a small car behind it around Australia. What information I'm looking for is; towing how much fuel use does it put on a normal 100 klm journey, will the auto transmission...	StephenM	4	1475	05:12 PM May 14, 2013 by StephenM
	Have you seen these people (Preview) Hi all. This message just appeared on my Facebook page by a concerned grand daughter. I figured if anyone could possibly help it would be nomad travelers Elyce Bonavita 7 hours ago · Can everyone on the road please keep an eye out for my grandparents. Ralph (83) and Norma (77) Prestage last seen driving...	Ug-Vic	23	1667	04:15 PM May 14, 2013 by Happywanderer
	carrying firearms as a G/N ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello. I am expecting to be on the road soon, and am wanting to take my firearms with me, 12# shotgun and .22 cal Rifle. Does anyone have any first hand experience / knowledge of the requirements when traveling across State Borders, and just as importantly, how does one satisfy gun storage as required b...	keiron	42	5750	06:20 AM May 14, 2013 by Baz421
	Overweight (Preview) I have just Finished our new motorhome Guess what it is overweight I got it registered minus a few things but by the time the air-conditioner solar panels and batteries went on it was well overweight I was thinking about rebuilding it ,but can't afford a divorce So my problem is to know ,where the weigh...	John woodfine	27	1709	03:14 AM May 14, 2013 by Cruising Granny
	ENJOYABLE TIME SPENT; (Preview) With GN members, Barbandaz, they stayed three nights here at the bridge , leaving this morning. Thanks to you both , enjoyed your company & a good result from an unexpected meetup. Travell safe , may we meet again. JC.	justcruisin01	0	756	06:23 PM May 13, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Another Free Camp under threat! (Preview) Have just spent 3 days in free camp at Swan Reach SA, Camp6 No 222, excelent free camp site but was told by the lady that comes around and tidys things daily that the council is looking to close it down under pressure from the Caravan Park operator. Even if you have never been here please contemplate shoot...	Scotty01	2	724	12:24 AM May 14, 2013 by briche
	ON THE ROAD AT LAST (Preview) We finally headed off on our planned trip to S.A. about a week and a bit ago, after a delay of 10 weeks, caused because unfortunately, when my husband was on his way home from some shopping just prior to our departure, another vehicle came full speed out of a road on our left causing serious damage to our...	Happy Daze	5	651	03:26 PM May 13, 2013 by beiffe
	Towing Tips to help make Towing a Caravan easy. (Preview) Attempted to post this yesterday and received a message that my post had been flagged as spam and would be reviewed by a moderator. We seem to read about another caravan/towing vehicle rollover/incident almost daily. I suspect that if van owners followed a few of the tips in this link http://www.t...	Santa	10	1173	03:58 AM May 13, 2013 by Renfrew
	DARWIN - who's here? (Preview) I just pulled in to Darwin today after a good run up the centre from Victoria. I'm at the Hidden Valley Resort for tonight, and maybe a few more if they let me stay. Any other Grey Nomads in town at the moment? Coffee, beer or wine would be good. Andy	Plodnalong	2	533	05:12 AM May 13, 2013 by Plodnalong
	alden satelite antenna (Preview) Hi, i am contemplating having a satelite dish mounted on the caravan,as opposed to having a satelite dish that i have to set up and locate a satelite each time i move on,Has anyone out there got one mounted on their caravan??	smiley	10	1196	03:42 AM May 13, 2013 by jbell6660
	Tight squeeze (Preview) We are currently at Northam CP as the car is going for a service on monday but it's not a place for fainthearted who have large vans or have problems reversing	barrie	15	1040	03:39 AM May 13, 2013 by Kaid
	Possible free overnight stopover in Maclean NSW (Preview) http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/a-drive-through-tourist-cash-loss/1864114/	Hylda&Jon	6	1224	03:32 AM May 13, 2013 by herbie
	Trajic rise in fatal toll (Preview) I was reading the local paper, The Townsville Buliten, and this article on a roll over on the Gregory development road came up. Its a single lane bitumen road frequented by big B double and triple trucks. This is what excess speed and bad verges on the road can do. Both ocupants wer not badly hurt, thank...	bill12	12	5213	03:23 AM May 13, 2013 by Sheba
	Another mothers day (Preview) Just a note to say hello to all the mums out on the road. Thank you for being a great mum that has gone the extra mile (opps, klms) your children and family appreciate the values and dedication that you gave to their lives. briche	briche	4	586	01:23 AM May 13, 2013 by glassies
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