The Grey Nomads - General

_wombat_ · _wombat_

here are some free apps for iPad etc, I have not downloaded these yet, only just found them, maybe interesting for some members. just going to download them now, after downloading them I find that they are all ads for tour companies so have deleted them from this topic. -- Edited by _wombat_ on Saturday...

clazandaza · clazandaza

APIA came through with the dollars to fix our van following the tornado at Burrum Heads three weeks ago. New roof and side cupboards. Will be like a new one. Ian

keiron · keiron

Hi. We are very new at this travelling stuff and need some clues. My tow is a Patrol and the van an 18' poptop. I am looking to buy a Generator, Baby Q BBQ, Compressor, Battery pack / jump starter, xtra gas bottle, external shower, porta loo and some other small bits n pieces. My question is; once I have them...

KFT · KFT

G'day Everyone I wish to inform members of a community website run by David Birch of Tamworth NSW which is called: Mylocalfuel.com. The basis of this site is to advise fuel prices by town which can be updated by users who are either travelling through or who live in the area. I think this is a great ini...

bill12 · bill12

I did the walk, not in my high heeled sneakers and tight pants, but to Bee Gees monument at the esplanade, Redcliffe in Qld, in the rain. As my mums maiden name was Gibb, and I like the music, I suppose I had to.Great attraction, and a boon to tourism on the Redcliffe peninsula. I would recommend it to anyon...

TrekenOz · TrekenOz

Hi to all, we are starting our adventure out in the playground tomorrow. Heading east from WA and have no real plans where we are going except Townsville to see grandson and Port Headland on the way back for grand daughters. Towing a 19 foot Coramal GC 587s which was built by Windsor for FMG Mining (they b...

keiron · keiron

Hi. I am verrrry new to this life, so gently please. I have a 18' poptop Viscount and wondering if there is a right or wrong way to store it? Roof / awning up or down?? Finally, what is the best way to prevent mildew / mould from forming on roof skirts / awning?? Many thanks. KB

ken thomas · ken thomas

Hello all Got to Port Hughes today for 10 days and it is bloody hot, and the cooling on the air cond is not working really pissed Any nomads nearby give me a PM Ken

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I tacked a comment on the end of a motorhome insurance thread started in 2010 but it seems to have vanished... so I'll start a new one.I went to NRMA insurance online to check out a quote on comprehensive insurance for a motorhome and contents, but could only find policies for cars, caravans and trailer...

herbie · herbie

We have just brought the solid plate for our baby Q, what a great addition , now we can cook any thing on baby Q . Found could not cook a lot of things before on it due to the insert not being solid, When useing the solid plate to cook you just leave the hood open and the the solid plate over plate that comes with...

brickies · brickies

This put another side to dump point story , We may have to have dump point away from built up areas and we can't always blame local councils , this is a must read on the first page of The Grey Nomads Website

joebee · joebee

What sort of prices are you paying for insuring motorhomes and caravans, and are there any insurance companies that are fair to Grey Nomads that can be recommended. I am just trying to find out what we will be up for when we take the big jump.

gitsho · gitsho

Hi, just wondering if anyone has camped at rainbow reach, nsw, on the macleay river. If so any information greatly appreciated rgds -- Edited by gitsho on Friday 22nd of February 2013 04:03:37 PM

tiger5 · tiger5

Hi All, Has anyone out there got a mimimax sat tv? If you have are you happy with it ? I know that the new VAST system has started.I am not worried about the cost oa VAST unit. Thanks for any info on this unit.

whiteman · whiteman

Anyone managed to get hold of one of these gadgets recently ??......is it really for dummies like me, if so WHERE DO YOU GET IT !!, hopefully not on ebay. Advices please as it may well enable me to use my Sat TV service so thoughtfully installed in my van, but never used.....tut, tut, tut !!

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day yawl. I was in Sydney last Monday to see the doc. I arrived by XPT at 7am, jumped on a train to Circular Quay where I travelled by ferry around to Darling Harbour, and then walked all around Darling Harbour and parts of the city. I put the video together yesterday and posted it on Youtube if you're int...

way2gokev · way2gokev

G'day I would reckon this subject has been discussed in length in many and varied topics but for us who are venturing into the wide open spaces for the first time long term, is there a do and dont list pertaining to:What to do before leaving e.g have a will, contact details, perscription medication, reg...

Robbiebago · Robbiebago

I have only joined recently and I thought I might let you know that we are converting a small Fuso Bus into a motorhome. We started back in Novemeber when we purchased the bus. We have just started cutting the walls for one of the slideouts .... If you are interested in more information, I have just updat...

herbie · herbie

Just wondering if anyone has stayed at Old Mac's in Tassie. It is not far out from Launceston, on Sandown Road (Norwood )Must be fully self contained. Is on a Strawberry farm Supposed to be good fishing there as well.The camping part has only been opened earlier this month.

lilly31 · lilly31

I will be heading to brisbane in april wanted to stay in pub if i can down near river or close by any one know of any good clean places to stay ...............thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	FREE travel apps (Preview) here are some free apps for iPad etc, I have not downloaded these yet, only just found them, maybe interesting for some members. just going to download them now, after downloading them I find that they are all ads for tour companies so have deleted them from this topic. -- Edited by _wombat_ on Saturday...	_wombat_	3	616	02:20 AM Feb 24, 2013 by Dougwe
	Good onya APIA (Preview) APIA came through with the dollars to fix our van following the tornado at Burrum Heads three weeks ago. New roof and side cupboards. Will be like a new one. Ian	clazandaza	3	629	01:33 AM Feb 24, 2013 by Yuglamron
	Storage space (Preview) Hi. We are very new at this travelling stuff and need some clues. My tow is a Patrol and the van an 18' poptop. I am looking to buy a Generator, Baby Q BBQ, Compressor, Battery pack / jump starter, xtra gas bottle, external shower, porta loo and some other small bits n pieces. My question is; once I have them...	keiron	12	925	03:53 PM Feb 23, 2013 by herbie
	Fuel Pricing Info (Preview) G'day Everyone I wish to inform members of a community website run by David Birch of Tamworth NSW which is called: Mylocalfuel.com. The basis of this site is to advise fuel prices by town which can be updated by users who are either travelling through or who live in the area. I think this is a great ini...	KFT	0	2036	03:05 PM Feb 23, 2013 by KFT
	Bee Gees Walk, Redcliffe, Qld (Preview) I did the walk, not in my high heeled sneakers and tight pants, but to Bee Gees monument at the esplanade, Redcliffe in Qld, in the rain. As my mums maiden name was Gibb, and I like the music, I suppose I had to.Great attraction, and a boon to tourism on the Redcliffe peninsula. I would recommend it to anyon...	bill12	10	1580	10:38 PM Feb 23, 2013 by brickies
	Adventure begins (Preview) Hi to all, we are starting our adventure out in the playground tomorrow. Heading east from WA and have no real plans where we are going except Townsville to see grandson and Port Headland on the way back for grand daughters. Towing a 19 foot Coramal GC 587s which was built by Windsor for FMG Mining (they b...	TrekenOz	4	578	10:05 PM Feb 23, 2013 by TrekenOz
	Storing a Poptop (Preview) Hi. I am verrrry new to this life, so gently please. I have a 18' poptop Viscount and wondering if there is a right or wrong way to store it? Roof / awning up or down?? Finally, what is the best way to prevent mildew / mould from forming on roof skirts / awning?? Many thanks. KB	keiron	6	611	08:17 PM Feb 23, 2013 by keiron
	Port Hughes (Preview) Hello all Got to Port Hughes today for 10 days and it is bloody hot, and the cooling on the air cond is not working really pissed Any nomads nearby give me a PM Ken	ken thomas	21	1335	06:19 PM Feb 23, 2013 by ken thomas
	Motorhome insurance (Preview) I tacked a comment on the end of a motorhome insurance thread started in 2010 but it seems to have vanished... so I'll start a new one.I went to NRMA insurance online to check out a quote on comprehensive insurance for a motorhome and contents, but could only find policies for cars, caravans and trailer...	GaryKelly	6	4964	04:55 PM Feb 23, 2013 by GaryKelly
	solid plate for baby Q (Preview) We have just brought the solid plate for our baby Q, what a great addition , now we can cook any thing on baby Q . Found could not cook a lot of things before on it due to the insert not being solid, When useing the solid plate to cook you just leave the hood open and the the solid plate over plate that comes with...	herbie	10	2368	04:18 PM Feb 23, 2013 by Delta18
	Nomad News this morning (Preview) This put another side to dump point story , We may have to have dump point away from built up areas and we can't always blame local councils , this is a must read on the first page of The Grey Nomads Website	brickies	11	897	03:36 PM Feb 23, 2013 by dingojim
	Motorhome and Caravan Insurance (Preview) What sort of prices are you paying for insuring motorhomes and caravans, and are there any insurance companies that are fair to Grey Nomads that can be recommended. I am just trying to find out what we will be up for when we take the big jump.	joebee	13	1655	08:50 AM Feb 23, 2013 by bowlerbear
	Camping at rainbow reach nsw (Preview) Hi, just wondering if anyone has camped at rainbow reach, nsw, on the macleay river. If so any information greatly appreciated rgds -- Edited by gitsho on Friday 22nd of February 2013 04:03:37 PM	gitsho	7	853	05:48 AM Feb 23, 2013 by herbie
	MINIMAX SAT TV (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone out there got a mimimax sat tv? If you have are you happy with it ? I know that the new VAST system has started.I am not worried about the cost oa VAST unit. Thanks for any info on this unit.	tiger5	3	829	02:52 AM Feb 23, 2013 by _wombat_
	Foolproof Sat TV Finder (Preview) Anyone managed to get hold of one of these gadgets recently ??......is it really for dummies like me, if so WHERE DO YOU GET IT !!, hopefully not on ebay. Advices please as it may well enable me to use my Sat TV service so thoughtfully installed in my van, but never used.....tut, tut, tut !!	whiteman	10	8820	12:19 AM Feb 23, 2013 by SaltyDog
	Darling Harbour (Preview) G'day yawl. I was in Sydney last Monday to see the doc. I arrived by XPT at 7am, jumped on a train to Circular Quay where I travelled by ferry around to Darling Harbour, and then walked all around Darling Harbour and parts of the city. I put the video together yesterday and posted it on Youtube if you're int...	GaryKelly	9	765	06:17 PM Feb 22, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Picking the brain power of seasoned full time travellers (Preview) G'day I would reckon this subject has been discussed in length in many and varied topics but for us who are venturing into the wide open spaces for the first time long term, is there a do and dont list pertaining to:What to do before leaving e.g have a will, contact details, perscription medication, reg...	way2gokev	9	928	04:40 PM Feb 22, 2013 by dingojim
	Bus to Motorhome Conversion bus conversion motorhome conversion blog (Preview) I have only joined recently and I thought I might let you know that we are converting a small Fuso Bus into a motorhome. We started back in Novemeber when we purchased the bus. We have just started cutting the walls for one of the slideouts .... If you are interested in more information, I have just updat...	Robbiebago	0	2060	07:57 AM Feb 22, 2013 by Robbiebago
	Old Mac's (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has stayed at Old Mac's in Tassie. It is not far out from Launceston, on Sandown Road (Norwood )Must be fully self contained. Is on a Strawberry farm Supposed to be good fishing there as well.The camping part has only been opened earlier this month.	herbie	0	414	07:40 AM Feb 22, 2013 by herbie
	Brisbane Pubs (Preview) I will be heading to brisbane in april wanted to stay in pub if i can down near river or close by any one know of any good clean places to stay ...............thanks	lilly31	0	418	01:55 AM Feb 22, 2013 by lilly31
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