The Grey Nomads - General

Cloak · Cloak

Hi folks, Judie and I are on our final stretch before retirement and are attempting to work out if we need to sell the home or downsize and release capital and rent out the new property. We have enough in super to get a decent rig suitable for long term living but are are looking for advice on these:- Do pe...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyoe, aldi have this week at 3 way absorption cooler. cools up to 25c below ambient temperature. runs on 140v mains 12v car battery or gas bottle. runs for up to 1-2 weeks on standard gas bottle. silent operation. includes gas hose and regulator.53.2l x 46w x 47cm h. Does 1. does anyone have one and...

retiree · retiree

beautifuln weather at tocomwal town beach cool nites but lovely days in the mid to high 20s enjoying sitting having the beautiful murray as our view lots of campers from numurak motorhome weekend have come in today

midlife-crisis-gapyear · midlife-crisis-gapyear

Hi all, This is just an introduction of ourselves. We have been on the road for three weeks now and are still new at being grey nomads. We have been to Mudgee, Cobar, Broken Hill, Great Ocean Road and are now in SA. We would welcome any suggestions on where to go from Naracoorte, including where to avoid. P...

mongrel · mongrel

Watching the news tonight saw the article on the devistation caused by the mini tornado that crossed the NSW/VIC border today .I would like to let people know thay my thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy and safe recovery. I Trust that the GNs involved in this are all safe ...Good luck to all ......

bazzaswife · bazzaswife

So glad I found this forum - and grateful for everyone who responded to my earlier post (even though I didn't understand some things about ball weight or whatevers). But.... My husband did a bad thing. He took me to the Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show - and we could only last for about 4 hours becaus...

Grams · Grams

Or do you even have too? Hi, Les and I were talking about this, Les wanted to make a cover of some kind with vents so he could padlock them in. I was hoping...that there was not going to be people around the places we go to. that would steal everything not locked and bolted down So what do you think? Are there...

bazzaswife · bazzaswife

Hello All, We are looking at updated our van after having bought a Prado last August. Didn't realize that the Prado was limited to 2500kgs when we bought it (had a landcruiser previously). Have looked at a number of vans and sort of thinking about a 19'6 Golden Eagle Eureka. It has a TARE weight? of 21...

Happy Daze · Happy Daze

Being new to the Forum and still finding my way around it, while exploring this afternoon, I think I've managed to give myself an Avatar (well, I hope I have). This cheeky pair were sitting outside the window while I was have a cuppa one day a while ago, and they very kindly stayed put while I went to get t...

herbie · herbie

Noticed today that Kmart and Bigw have some bits and pieces of cheap camping gear ..i thought the fold up table in Kmart was a ripper and the shower tent in Bigw was one of those that has the silver lining so you cannot see through it.Some do not have that.Just raced back to Kmart and brought the portable Bu...

Apprentice Nomad · Apprentice Nomad

We are about to collect our new van and want to start a short trip after Easter and school holidays. We have Camps 7 book, but can anyone suggest any good freecamp areas around Yamba or north to the Gold Coast area? Thanks and enjoy travelling

neilnruth · neilnruth

On Feb 23rd there was a thread posted to say the freecamp was vandalised (the loos gunned down). I have visited the said ladies long drop and my husband has visited the men's - and I could not see a bullet hole in sight. I spoke to one lady who has been here since December and she says there has been no vandali...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Hi, I have heard many nomads use nappy san as an alternative to other products in their toilet cassettes. Does it work? If so how much do you use. We have a new van which only has the bottom tank.

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

any tough on this 3-Way Absorption Coolerea $ 269 *Cools up to 25°C below ambient temperature without any mechanical vibration or noiseOperates on either LPG gas bottle, 240V AC household power point or 12V DC car cigarette lighterIncludes Hose, Regulator and Carry HandlesDimensions: 48(H) x 5...

Recoup · Recoup

Hi TEN people were injured and another 80 people were walking wounded last night after tornadoes ripped through the Yarrawonga-Mulwala area. There were reports of caravans being picked up and thrown by extreme winds at the View Denison County Caravan Park and Sun Country Holiday...

woosy · woosy

I have a waco which has been in the repair shop since the first week of January. We took the waco up the centre of Australia with no noise can you tell me if any one has a waco if it is silent to run our one did not make a noise for 18 month's but it make's a noise like breathing all the time and they tell me that is no...

Happy Daze · Happy Daze

I've been following this forum for quite some time now and thought it was about time I became a member, so, greetings fellow Nomads. We're a retired couple, living on the south coast of N.S.W., and we get away as often as we can, frequently camping relatively close to home as there are lots of great campi...

scotia59 · scotia59

Looking for help....we are travelling from Broome to Adelaide in September and wondered if anyone could recommend good campsites, free or paid! Also anything we should not miss on our travels? Was going to stop at Halls Creek but have been warned off there! Any help would be greatly appreciated. J...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Hi Guys, beware of this email going around, titled DHL Delivery Report it may contain a virus, both I & Mrs W both got the same email this morning and mine contained an attachment and Mrs W one did not have the attachament, so lookout for this email and DO NOT OPEN IT, Snoops.com is aware of this email/...

keiron · keiron

Hello to all lucky enough to own a Nissan Patrol. I have a 2006 ST-L 4.8 Litre Petrol Automatic, and am wanting to fit an auxiliary battery underneath the bonnet, to power things like fridge, phones, CB etc. Has anyone done this modification, and if so, where abouts did you position the battery. OR did y...

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	Financial matters. (Preview) Hi folks, Judie and I are on our final stretch before retirement and are attempting to work out if we need to sell the home or downsize and release capital and rent out the new property. We have enough in super to get a decent rig suitable for long term living but are are looking for advice on these:- Do pe...	Cloak	16	1725	09:57 PM Mar 23, 2013 by greyghosts
	3way absorption cooler (Preview) Hi everyoe, aldi have this week at 3 way absorption cooler. cools up to 25c below ambient temperature. runs on 140v mains 12v car battery or gas bottle. runs for up to 1-2 weeks on standard gas bottle. silent operation. includes gas hose and regulator.53.2l x 46w x 47cm h. Does 1. does anyone have one and...	the rocket	17	2996	08:58 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Beth54
	tocomwal town beach (Preview) beautifuln weather at tocomwal town beach cool nites but lovely days in the mid to high 20s enjoying sitting having the beautiful murray as our view lots of campers from numurak motorhome weekend have come in today	retiree	8	906	08:07 PM Mar 23, 2013 by beiffe
	More Newbies (Preview) Hi all, This is just an introduction of ourselves. We have been on the road for three weeks now and are still new at being grey nomads. We have been to Mudgee, Cobar, Broken Hill, Great Ocean Road and are now in SA. We would welcome any suggestions on where to go from Naracoorte, including where to avoid. P...	midlife-crisis-gapyear	19	844	12:18 PM Mar 23, 2013 by herbie
	Tornados. (Preview) Watching the news tonight saw the article on the devistation caused by the mini tornado that crossed the NSW/VIC border today .I would like to let people know thay my thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy and safe recovery. I Trust that the GNs involved in this are all safe ...Good luck to all ......	mongrel	9	801	07:05 PM Mar 23, 2013 by herbie
	Which Van for a Witch (Preview) So glad I found this forum - and grateful for everyone who responded to my earlier post (even though I didn't understand some things about ball weight or whatevers). But.... My husband did a bad thing. He took me to the Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show - and we could only last for about 4 hours becaus...	bazzaswife	6	962	05:34 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Does anyone secure their Gas bottles? (Preview) Or do you even have too? Hi, Les and I were talking about this, Les wanted to make a cover of some kind with vents so he could padlock them in. I was hoping...that there was not going to be people around the places we go to. that would steal everything not locked and bolted down So what do you think? Are there...	Grams	17	1707	05:22 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Hylda&Jon
	Prado - Towing and Recommendations for a New Van (Preview) Hello All, We are looking at updated our van after having bought a Prado last August. Didn't realize that the Prado was limited to 2500kgs when we bought it (had a landcruiser previously). Have looked at a number of vans and sort of thinking about a 19'6 Golden Eagle Eureka. It has a TARE weight? of 21...	bazzaswife	14	5792	04:33 PM Mar 23, 2013 by ozjohn
	Avatar (Preview) Being new to the Forum and still finding my way around it, while exploring this afternoon, I think I've managed to give myself an Avatar (well, I hope I have). This cheeky pair were sitting outside the window while I was have a cuppa one day a while ago, and they very kindly stayed put while I went to get t...	Happy Daze	18	962	02:36 PM Mar 23, 2013 by capricorn and pisces
	Camping gear (Preview) Noticed today that Kmart and Bigw have some bits and pieces of cheap camping gear ..i thought the fold up table in Kmart was a ripper and the shower tent in Bigw was one of those that has the silver lining so you cannot see through it.Some do not have that.Just raced back to Kmart and brought the portable Bu...	herbie	7	934	06:46 AM Mar 23, 2013 by herbie
	New to Grey Nomads Forum (Preview) We are about to collect our new van and want to start a short trip after Easter and school holidays. We have Camps 7 book, but can anyone suggest any good freecamp areas around Yamba or north to the Gold Coast area? Thanks and enjoy travelling	Apprentice Nomad	11	755	05:20 AM Mar 23, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Braidwood Freecamp not vandalised (Preview) On Feb 23rd there was a thread posted to say the freecamp was vandalised (the loos gunned down). I have visited the said ladies long drop and my husband has visited the men's - and I could not see a bullet hole in sight. I spoke to one lady who has been here since December and she says there has been no vandali...	neilnruth	16	889	04:58 AM Mar 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	NAPPY SAN (Preview) Hi, I have heard many nomads use nappy san as an alternative to other products in their toilet cassettes. Does it work? If so how much do you use. We have a new van which only has the bottom tank.	Bravehearts	11	2763	03:39 AM Mar 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	3 way cooler (Preview) any tough on this 3-Way Absorption Coolerea $ 269 *Cools up to 25°C below ambient temperature without any mechanical vibration or noiseOperates on either LPG gas bottle, 240V AC household power point or 12V DC car cigarette lighterIncludes Hose, Regulator and Carry HandlesDimensions: 48(H) x 5...	Cruising Cruze	4	622	03:28 AM Mar 23, 2013 by buffy61
	Tornado at Yarrawonga-Mulwala (Preview) Hi TEN people were injured and another 80 people were walking wounded last night after tornadoes ripped through the Yarrawonga-Mulwala area. There were reports of caravans being picked up and thrown by extreme winds at the View Denison County Caravan Park and Sun Country Holiday...	Recoup	8	1973	10:15 PM Mar 22, 2013 by msg
	help for my waco/cf40 (Preview) I have a waco which has been in the repair shop since the first week of January. We took the waco up the centre of Australia with no noise can you tell me if any one has a waco if it is silent to run our one did not make a noise for 18 month's but it make's a noise like breathing all the time and they tell me that is no...	woosy	15	1016	09:42 PM Mar 22, 2013 by herbie
	Greetings (Preview) I've been following this forum for quite some time now and thought it was about time I became a member, so, greetings fellow Nomads. We're a retired couple, living on the south coast of N.S.W., and we get away as often as we can, frequently camping relatively close to home as there are lots of great campi...	Happy Daze	7	520	03:18 PM Mar 22, 2013 by the rocket
	Broome to Adelaide (Preview) Looking for help....we are travelling from Broome to Adelaide in September and wondered if anyone could recommend good campsites, free or paid! Also anything we should not miss on our travels? Was going to stop at Halls Creek but have been warned off there! Any help would be greatly appreciated. J...	scotia59	11	981	10:49 AM Mar 22, 2013 by Duh
	DHL Delivery Report VIRUS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Guys, beware of this email going around, titled DHL Delivery Report it may contain a virus, both I & Mrs W both got the same email this morning and mine contained an attachment and Mrs W one did not have the attachament, so lookout for this email and DO NOT OPEN IT, Snoops.com is aware of this email/...	_wombat_	30	3426	05:13 AM Mar 22, 2013 by Duh
	NISSAN PATROL AUXILIARY BATTERY (Preview) Hello to all lucky enough to own a Nissan Patrol. I have a 2006 ST-L 4.8 Litre Petrol Automatic, and am wanting to fit an auxiliary battery underneath the bonnet, to power things like fridge, phones, CB etc. Has anyone done this modification, and if so, where abouts did you position the battery. OR did y...	keiron	9	1944	03:04 AM Mar 22, 2013 by keiron
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