The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep I wont say how old he is but have a great day OLD fart from all here at "The" Lake. (Greens Lake)

Travel Bug · Travel Bug

Hi Everone, Just letting you know that Beth's condition is unchanged since yesterday. Because she didn't respond to the original medication that they gave her on Friday...yesterday the Dr. changed her to a different one. Unfortunately, that hasn't worked either so the Cardiologist will see he...

ideaswoman · ideaswoman

We purchased our first van [11ft 1980 Millard pop top] a few days before last year's Victorian camping show so we are really looking forwars to this years one, being a little more knowledgable this time round. Did anyone get great deals on camping chairs or anything else for that matter at previous sho...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Here at Greens Lake, I think the local natives have got their long weekend mixed up. That committee meeting We were going to have to discuss departure time, well, we had it it last night and the unanimous decission was, we go befor next weekend. I don't like crouds these days, I don't think me and myself a...

barina · barina

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2013/03/01/360295_news.html

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day yawl. A while back, somebody asked for suggestions as to how to keep one's self amused in a caravan during inclement weather. I suggested starting a new hobby - ships in a bottle, model airplaines, something that didn't require electricity. There are girls who do crocheting and patch-work qui...

Robbiebago · Robbiebago

I am very interested in find the suppliers of the following items Door handles - These seems easy to use - please correct me if you ahve had bad experiences with them Wall mounted dishrack Kitchen sink with fitted bowl, cutting board etc adjustable drawer dividers

Robbiebago · Robbiebago

Back at the end of November, Rob and I started the process of buying a bus and converting it into a Motorhome. I had thought that I had posted some updates on this forum, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Rather than double up on all the information, I will just give you the links to date and if you are interes...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, Well after weeks of jumping between Ford and Mazda I finally decided on a Mazda BT50 Single Cab Chassis 4x2 Hi-Rider. It will be a few weeks before delivery as I am getting an Alloy Tray and Canopy Combination fitted and some other goodies. So it will be a long few weeks to wait. John.

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, We have a 2008 18' Supreme Spirit with which we are extremely pleased, except for one niggling problem. When towing in moderate/heavy rain water gets into the boot and the front window. The water through the window ends up on the shelf above the bed and with a bit of preplanning we usually cover t...

herbie · herbie

Wife's sister and her husband drove from Mission Beach this morning 1/ 3/ 13, It took them 8hrs just to get to Mackay, due to road work's and rain.

ifimust · ifimust

I have found an advertisement in the 50 Something magazine about owning your own ATM. I am trying to find people that already have invested this way. It sounds too good to be true, and you know what they say when it sounds like it, it generally is. I can't find any negative publicity at all on the intern...

ideaswoman · ideaswoman

My first post and I thought I should share a great offer. Camps 7 with Pic under $50.00! We only bought ours last week for our trip back to south west Victoria paying full price. Camping Plus are at Burleigh Heads and across the road at Harbourtown on the Gold Coast.

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

Congratulations to all involved, organizers and members! It is all thanks to you, Cindy and the rest of the crew to run such a good forum and keep it under control. Are you a member x2 now Happywanderer?

Romany · Romany

Hi All, A question about electric brakes. Have just paid to get new bearings and brake pads replaced on our van they are 254mm or in the old school 10" drums. 3 out of the 4 wheels have over heated and nearly locked on. The bloke has told me the new shoes are made in China and are slightly bigger and I wil...

cobberandco · cobberandco

First time query. Sign for back of van - "Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle. Been told that such a sign has some legal benefits for taking a wide "Left" turn and requdiring going into the right lane. Is this correct? Anybody know the motor reg branch rules for vic?

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... ........ and even WITHOUT friends, a campfire is SHEER BLISS

Cheers - John

Comebak-Wilson · Comebak-Wilson

Had my Mazda Bravo 4x4 2.5 ltr turbo diesel for 8 years now and rarely used 5th gear. Yesterday I was towing my 4.2 mtr tinny home from Stansbury to Adelaide (SA). (200 kms). Because a mate was driving behind I engaged 5th so we could get back quicker. While driving I had to changed back to 4th, then back to 5...

Griff · Griff

Just read the GN news story of the day and as we are planning to head up to Broome around early May next year was wondering how far in advance of our expected arrival I need to book a spot. What recommendations do people have for camping with a camper trailer in Broome and surroundings. Thanks in advance Gr...

5000 registered members · Happywanderer

We only have 9 new members to sign up and we have reached 5000 members. Maybe I will deregister and re-sign up just in case there is a prize for the 5000th. lol

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	HAPPY BIRTHDAY NU-ONE (Preview) Yep I wont say how old he is but have a great day OLD fart from all here at "The" Lake. (Greens Lake)	Dougwe	15	1108	12:34 AM Mar 4, 2013 by glassies
	UPDATE ON BETH54 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Everone, Just letting you know that Beth's condition is unchanged since yesterday. Because she didn't respond to the original medication that they gave her on Friday...yesterday the Dr. changed her to a different one. Unfortunately, that hasn't worked either so the Cardiologist will see he...	Travel Bug	58	3023	12:32 AM Mar 4, 2013 by Beth54
	Great deals at the camping show? (Preview) We purchased our first van [11ft 1980 Millard pop top] a few days before last year's Victorian camping show so we are really looking forwars to this years one, being a little more knowledgable this time round. Did anyone get great deals on camping chairs or anything else for that matter at previous sho...	ideaswoman	12	1200	05:41 PM Mar 3, 2013 by two dogs
	Busy Busy Busy (Preview) Here at Greens Lake, I think the local natives have got their long weekend mixed up. That committee meeting We were going to have to discuss departure time, well, we had it it last night and the unanimous decission was, we go befor next weekend. I don't like crouds these days, I don't think me and myself a...	Dougwe	5	665	04:56 PM Mar 3, 2013 by Dougwe
	Van crash Geelong (Preview) http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2013/03/01/360295_news.html	barina	23	1518	07:33 AM Mar 3, 2013 by Duh
	Boredom when it's raining (Preview) G'day yawl. A while back, somebody asked for suggestions as to how to keep one's self amused in a caravan during inclement weather. I suggested starting a new hobby - ships in a bottle, model airplaines, something that didn't require electricity. There are girls who do crocheting and patch-work qui...	GaryKelly	21	1198	06:15 AM Mar 3, 2013 by buffy61
	Looking for suppliers of various items (Preview) I am very interested in find the suppliers of the following items Door handles - These seems easy to use - please correct me if you ahve had bad experiences with them Wall mounted dishrack Kitchen sink with fitted bowl, cutting board etc adjustable drawer dividers	Robbiebago	5	609	04:56 AM Mar 3, 2013 by neilnruth
	Converting a bus into a motorhome bus conversion motorhome conversion blog (Preview) Back at the end of November, Rob and I started the process of buying a bus and converting it into a Motorhome. I had thought that I had posted some updates on this forum, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Rather than double up on all the information, I will just give you the links to date and if you are interes...	Robbiebago	2	3882	04:54 AM Mar 3, 2013 by neilnruth
	Orderd New Vehicle (Preview) Hi, Well after weeks of jumping between Ford and Mazda I finally decided on a Mazda BT50 Single Cab Chassis 4x2 Hi-Rider. It will be a few weeks before delivery as I am getting an Alloy Tray and Canopy Combination fitted and some other goodies. So it will be a long few weeks to wait. John.	Mr Red	9	773	04:46 AM Mar 3, 2013 by neilnruth
	Leaking Boot & Front Window (Preview) Hi All, We have a 2008 18' Supreme Spirit with which we are extremely pleased, except for one niggling problem. When towing in moderate/heavy rain water gets into the boot and the front window. The water through the window ends up on the shelf above the bed and with a bit of preplanning we usually cover t...	Hurls	12	6260	03:59 AM Mar 3, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Bruce h/ way.. (Preview) Wife's sister and her husband drove from Mission Beach this morning 1/ 3/ 13, It took them 8hrs just to get to Mackay, due to road work's and rain.	herbie	10	725	01:23 AM Mar 3, 2013 by brickies
	Own your own ATM (Preview) I have found an advertisement in the 50 Something magazine about owning your own ATM. I am trying to find people that already have invested this way. It sounds too good to be true, and you know what they say when it sounds like it, it generally is. I can't find any negative publicity at all on the intern...	ifimust	23	3345	09:23 PM Mar 2, 2013 by herbie
	Camping Plus Sale this weekend (Preview) My first post and I thought I should share a great offer. Camps 7 with Pic under $50.00! We only bought ours last week for our trip back to south west Victoria paying full price. Camping Plus are at Burleigh Heads and across the road at Harbourtown on the Gold Coast.	ideaswoman	4	656	02:27 PM Mar 2, 2013 by mongrel
	5000th membership (Preview) Congratulations to all involved, organizers and members! It is all thanks to you, Cindy and the rest of the crew to run such a good forum and keep it under control. Are you a member x2 now Happywanderer?	scottynbulldog	10	507	06:16 AM Mar 2, 2013 by Duh
	Caravan brakes (Preview) Hi All, A question about electric brakes. Have just paid to get new bearings and brake pads replaced on our van they are 254mm or in the old school 10" drums. 3 out of the 4 wheels have over heated and nearly locked on. The bloke has told me the new shoes are made in China and are slightly bigger and I wil...	Romany	8	5722	03:32 AM Mar 2, 2013 by Baz421
	Van signage - Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle (Preview) First time query. Sign for back of van - "Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle. Been told that such a sign has some legal benefits for taking a wide "Left" turn and requdiring going into the right lane. Is this correct? Anybody know the motor reg branch rules for vic?	cobberandco	9	1070	11:41 PM Mar 1, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Campfires (Preview) Gday... ........ and even WITHOUT friends, a campfire is SHEER BLISS Cheers - John	rockylizard	7	717	06:42 PM Mar 1, 2013 by Yuglamron
	5th gear. Yes this has been discussed many times, now I know why (Preview) Had my Mazda Bravo 4x4 2.5 ltr turbo diesel for 8 years now and rarely used 5th gear. Yesterday I was towing my 4.2 mtr tinny home from Stansbury to Adelaide (SA). (200 kms). Because a mate was driving behind I engaged 5th so we could get back quicker. While driving I had to changed back to 4th, then back to 5...	Comebak-Wilson	19	7124	10:03 PM Feb 28, 2013 by way2gokev
	Booking CP in Broome (Preview) Just read the GN news story of the day and as we are planning to head up to Broome around early May next year was wondering how far in advance of our expected arrival I need to book a spot. What recommendations do people have for camping with a camper trailer in Broome and surroundings. Thanks in advance Gr...	Griff	10	918	05:49 AM Mar 1, 2013 by herbie
	5000 registered members ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We only have 9 new members to sign up and we have reached 5000 members. Maybe I will deregister and re-sign up just in case there is a prize for the 5000th. lol	Happywanderer	30	1852	05:11 AM Mar 1, 2013 by Happywanderer
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