The Grey Nomads - General

RosieW · RosieW

We are looking at purchasing an awning for our 8.5m coach, we were thinking about 5-6m. Wondering what experiences/recommendations GN's might have for brand/type/size as well as any experience with online sellers/eBay?

Beth54 · Beth54

In case some of you haven't heard about this... We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or wer...e taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers...

Red Dog · Red Dog

One of Western Australia most beautiful parts may be being closed down to vans over 20ft has anyone else heard this rumor, It has always been so good and cheap look forward to hearing any updates.

Duh · Duh

First of all I would like to say this is a free forum and there is no obligation for anyone to pay anything towards it, thanks to Cindy's generosity. However, for those who feel that way inclined (no pressure for anyone, just those that may want to) I think it would be a nice gesture to buy either The Grey N...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

is this the new Win 8.1 Pro ? rumour has it maybe out in June 2013 Got this info from a tech site I visit http://dottech.org

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

Hi guys, Has anyone stayed at the caravan park at Croki near Taree, looks nice was wondering if its ok any info would be good thank you Lyn

Santa · Santa

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/ron-and-jenny-purdie-escape-uninjured-after-car-crash-caravan-explodes-near-coober-pedy/story-e6frea8...

gerard gue · gerard gue

We will be leaving beginning of June for a trip to Cape Yoirk. We will stay at Cairns for a few days fefore going by working ship up and there we are taking one of those safary tour. We are looking forward to this trip. It has been a long time coming. We will come back to Sydney in August via the inland road if we...

Juniior · Juniior

Where do people keep a copy of emergency contacts and other important info" My thoughts are glovebox & sun visor. Is there other spots that emergency workers would look? I have a brief version on acard in my wallet but that is not on me when I'm driving.

gooba53 · gooba53

Having our first caravan built. So many choices out there. I thought I wanted a full stove. Then I thought I wanted a convection microwave as we plan to cook outside where possible. Then my sister, who free camps, suggested when free camping a gas oven inside is so convenient. If you just pull up for one...

herbie · herbie

My insurance on c/ van is coming up for renewal, so rang insurance office to let them know that i was based in QLD for no fixed amount of time,so needed the insurance transfered over the sons address in QLD from address in WA (daughters) was told by the lady i was speaking to ...Well that will be $90 extra on...

snap1946 · snap1946

can any body tell me if these cars are any good for towing a 22' van 2400kgs 2001 Toyota Prado, 4 cylinder turbo diesel inter cooled cheers snap

JenandGaz · JenandGaz

Spent our first night on the GN road, free camped just south of Mt Gambier. Had a visit from 2 other nomads who went out of their way to visit us all to briefly. Shared a few stories and had a great laugh, thanks Firehheart and Biggles. If these two represent the greater GN community then I cant wait to me...

Roving-Dutchy · Roving-Dutchy

Please down size photo's before uploading, a photo that is too large takes a long time to upload, also creates a photo on the web page that must be scrolled to see the photo it also affects all other posts on that thread. An easy way if you use Picasa is to select your photo's then export them to Pictures as y...

johnnz · johnnz

Now into the 10th day of cycling the Eyre Peninsula, we started out storing 'Folsom' at Wanaroo, taking the Spencer Gulf ferry to Lucky Bay, going south with some great beach camps to Port Lincoln, had a lay over day there. Now at Coffin Bay caravan park. Today we visited Coffin Bay national park which...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Many may remember a couple of months back we had a thread on fridge problems by Blaze; out of that came the link to Waeco recomended instalation system. This was closed due to the attacks of a certain person , now not here. enough on that. Some may remember that I done the installation as recommended &a...

INCOMMUNICADO · INCOMMUNICADO

Hi all , well im strating out on a bit of a treck up to queensland . My little dog and I are seasoned short distance weekend travellers and now stepping out for a bit of an adventure . I live in the grampians ( Victoria ) and the nights are getting cold - so off wee go !! I intend going up the inland hwy - as oppos...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, in the grey nomad times it says we can use vinegar in the toilet. Is this to clean it on the outside with vinegar and water or to use vinegar instead of chemicals for the break down process? thanks.

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-04/seaspray-caravan-park-asked-to-move-on-after-80/4610310

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi My husband has just started using a CPAP and as we will be on the road we would like to know what the power usage is per night . It will be running on 12 volt through a 180w pure sine wave inverter which was supplied with the machine . Cheers

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Awning for the bus - thoughts/advice? (Preview) We are looking at purchasing an awning for our 8.5m coach, we were thinking about 5-6m. Wondering what experiences/recommendations GN's might have for brand/type/size as well as any experience with online sellers/eBay?	RosieW	6	2550	09:59 PM Apr 7, 2013 by RosieW
	ICE (Preview) In case some of you haven't heard about this... We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or wer...e taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers...	Beth54	17	1097	07:47 PM Apr 7, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Parry Beach in Southern WA (Preview) One of Western Australia most beautiful parts may be being closed down to vans over 20ft has anyone else heard this rumor, It has always been so good and cheap look forward to hearing any updates.	Red Dog	10	1470	11:04 AM Apr 7, 2013 by Duh
	Pay It Forward For the Forum... (Preview) First of all I would like to say this is a free forum and there is no obligation for anyone to pay anything towards it, thanks to Cindy's generosity. However, for those who feel that way inclined (no pressure for anyone, just those that may want to) I think it would be a nice gesture to buy either The Grey N...	Duh	13	898	04:15 AM Apr 7, 2013 by Duh
	Win 8.1 (Preview) is this the new Win 8.1 Pro ? rumour has it maybe out in June 2013 Got this info from a tech site I visit http://dottech.org	_wombat_	3	648	03:09 AM Apr 7, 2013 by Dougwe
	Croki anyone stayed there, (Preview) Hi guys, Has anyone stayed at the caravan park at Croki near Taree, looks nice was wondering if its ok any info would be good thank you Lyn	lyn-n-ken	8	1290	02:42 AM Apr 7, 2013 by vk6tnc
	Car and Caravan burn near Coober Pedy. (Preview) http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/ron-and-jenny-purdie-escape-uninjured-after-car-crash-caravan-explodes-near-coober-pedy/story-e6frea8...	Santa	14	1429	12:57 AM Apr 7, 2013 by tezza n tomoko
	Cape York (Preview) We will be leaving beginning of June for a trip to Cape Yoirk. We will stay at Cairns for a few days fefore going by working ship up and there we are taking one of those safary tour. We are looking forward to this trip. It has been a long time coming. We will come back to Sydney in August via the inland road if we...	gerard gue	8	849	12:04 AM Apr 7, 2013 by Beth54
	Emergency Information (Preview) Where do people keep a copy of emergency contacts and other important info" My thoughts are glovebox & sun visor. Is there other spots that emergency workers would look? I have a brief version on acard in my wallet but that is not on me when I'm driving.	Juniior	14	997	11:47 PM Apr 6, 2013 by Juniior
	Cooking and free camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Having our first caravan built. So many choices out there. I thought I wanted a full stove. Then I thought I wanted a convection microwave as we plan to cook outside where possible. Then my sister, who free camps, suggested when free camping a gas oven inside is so convenient. If you just pull up for one...	gooba53	49	2992	11:39 PM Apr 6, 2013 by gooba53
	insurance from one state to another (Preview) My insurance on c/ van is coming up for renewal, so rang insurance office to let them know that i was based in QLD for no fixed amount of time,so needed the insurance transfered over the sons address in QLD from address in WA (daughters) was told by the lady i was speaking to ...Well that will be $90 extra on...	herbie	3	568	07:43 PM Apr 6, 2013 by herbie
	prado (Preview) can any body tell me if these cars are any good for towing a 22' van 2400kgs 2001 Toyota Prado, 4 cylinder turbo diesel inter cooled cheers snap	snap1946	5	792	05:16 PM Apr 6, 2013 by scottynbulldog
	Our first night on the road (Preview) Spent our first night on the GN road, free camped just south of Mt Gambier. Had a visit from 2 other nomads who went out of their way to visit us all to briefly. Shared a few stories and had a great laugh, thanks Firehheart and Biggles. If these two represent the greater GN community then I cant wait to me...	JenandGaz	11	954	03:32 PM Apr 6, 2013 by JenandGaz
	Downsize your photo's please! (Preview) Please down size photo's before uploading, a photo that is too large takes a long time to upload, also creates a photo on the web page that must be scrolled to see the photo it also affects all other posts on that thread. An easy way if you use Picasa is to select your photo's then export them to Pictures as y...	Roving-Dutchy	25	1010	03:10 PM Apr 6, 2013 by beiffe
	GM's Cycling the Eyre Peninsula (Preview) Now into the 10th day of cycling the Eyre Peninsula, we started out storing 'Folsom' at Wanaroo, taking the Spencer Gulf ferry to Lucky Bay, going south with some great beach camps to Port Lincoln, had a lay over day there. Now at Coffin Bay caravan park. Today we visited Coffin Bay national park which...	johnnz	0	437	01:08 AM Apr 6, 2013 by johnnz
	FRIDGE INSULATION; ( RE- VISIT TO AN EARLIER TOPIC) (Preview) Many may remember a couple of months back we had a thread on fridge problems by Blaze; out of that came the link to Waeco recomended instalation system. This was closed due to the attacks of a certain person , now not here. enough on that. Some may remember that I done the installation as recommended &a...	justcruisin01	11	1241	07:47 PM Apr 5, 2013 by Beth54
	STARTING OUT ON MY WAY TO QLD (Preview) Hi all , well im strating out on a bit of a treck up to queensland . My little dog and I are seasoned short distance weekend travellers and now stepping out for a bit of an adventure . I live in the grampians ( Victoria ) and the nights are getting cold - so off wee go !! I intend going up the inland hwy - as oppos...	INCOMMUNICADO	11	1373	02:18 AM Apr 6, 2013 by Beth54
	toilet in caravan ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Everyone, in the grey nomad times it says we can use vinegar in the toilet. Is this to clean it on the outside with vinegar and water or to use vinegar instead of chemicals for the break down process? thanks.	the rocket	36	8972	01:26 AM Apr 6, 2013 by Duh
	Seaspray Caravan Park 90 Mile Beach Gippsland Victoria to be moved (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-04/seaspray-caravan-park-asked-to-move-on-after-80/4610310	petengail	2	566	12:23 AM Apr 6, 2013 by Cloak
	Question on CPAP machine (Preview) Hi My husband has just started using a CPAP and as we will be on the road we would like to know what the power usage is per night . It will be running on 12 volt through a 180w pure sine wave inverter which was supplied with the machine . Cheers	chrisnchris	4	520	08:04 PM Apr 5, 2013 by marto1944
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