The Grey Nomads - General

way2gokev · way2gokev

Rubbishing Australia by inconsiderate travellers, who should no better. My worst memories of previous travel on working hollidays around Aus was the amount of discarded rubbish in designated camp areas, truck pulloffs, truck parks, free camp spots etc, I know councils are to blame in some respec...

2weis · 2weis

FORUM SEEMS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY, AT LAST BRIAN belated thank you cindy -- Edited by 2weis on Wednesday 23rd of January 2013 12:56:00 PM

hako · hako

We've just realised that the wills that cost us almost $1000 to have made by a soliciters office in Townsville 10 years may now be in limbo - why? - the office no longer exists and they are no longer in the phone book. Also we bought our house in Toowoomba 6 years ago and the legal mob we paid squillions to no...

thomas01 · thomas01

We are in the process of selling our home but as yet have not found a new home to move to. We may end up storing our household goods in a shipping container for up to 12 months. Have any nomads done a similar thing? Our main concerns are the effect storage has on the stored goods. (Being in central Victoria t...

brickies · brickies

A sister was about to book a 15 week overseas cruise when she was made aware of new rules that were introduced on 01-01-2013 about maximum time you can be out of Australia if in receipt of disability pension , the maximum is 6 weeks if you exceed this time frame your pension automatically be cancelled and...

Beth54 · Beth54

I know Dougwe had a thread on this book, but I can't find it.

I finally bought my copy which I'm yet to delve deeply into, but I thought I'd share another lot I found. It's a three pack in a plastic bag for $9.95, and includes one on Free Camping, two is on Touring on a Budget, and three is on Best Carava...

cedarwoodlodge · cedarwoodlodge

Looking at buying a new Colorado 2.8 turbo diesel to tow 20 ft van is back end suspension good enough

Deniseoz · Deniseoz

Hello all I need some help ok I brought a Hino bus that has been converted in to a motorhome, wow you can fry eggs with the heat coming thru the roof and I can only imagine how winter will be so cold does anyone have any ideas how I can insulate the roof, not on the road just yet due too nahhhhhhhh we wont go there...

vkgreenie · vkgreenie

In 66, I was SINGLE.Sexy, Intelligent, Noble, Good looking, Lovable, Exciting At 66, I am a TAP.Tight Arse Pensioner In 66, I was riding, the wild, wild surf At 66, I am riding, a motorised scooter In 66, it was the Age of Aquarius At 66, it is the Age of Viagra In 66, I was an indoor sportsman At 66, I watch i...

buffy61 · buffy61

Hopefully get the van within the next week! OMG...lost so much money bring NZ $$$$ here!!! Anyway...the deed is done and car is sorted. So...thinking about the first dummy run (with the dummies at the wheel!!) Ultimately we want to free camp but we dont have solar power or generator yet. Wondering if w...

mariner · mariner

does anyone know of a sealer that will fix a very small leak on a join on a pvc water tank?Thanks

briche · briche

Spending a couple of days at the Lake doing a bit of tent camping this time. Not a 100% happy about it but we had to give it a go. Now I know why I love caravanning, I'll say no more. One piece of news that came to light today is that the local council are apparently going to close this site due to the number of cal...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I just picked up My Monthly Mag I like and found they had one on free camps out listing over 800 camps I don't want this to be an add but you can get it in any good news agent while you are 'On The Road'. Looks good too with 135 reviewed sites. Edit...It's not a free mag, it's about free camps. -- Edited by Dou...

Frog53 · Frog53

Hi Everyone, Haven't been on for awhile due to looking after the Good Lady Wife, we have had our ups and downs but we are hopefully winning. Although the wife has had her ups and downs we have managed to cover nearly 14,000klms in 6mths and we are now back in Melbourne (more specialist) for the wife till Fe...

simon and mell · simon and mell

hi there we have been toying with the idea of travelling and working around australia for 2 years now that the kids have almost left we where thinking of bying a coaster or small buss and towing a small car but not having done this befour i am wondering what it will cost per week as we have a small amount of...

RodLainie · RodLainie

Hi Everyone Can anyone recommend a good insurance company that will cover contents in excess of the usual $500? I appreciate any help on the matter. Thanks Lainie and Rod

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi All Finally took van out for a few days . Left Brisbane travelled up Toowoomba Range out to Dalby Chinchilla Miles Condamine stayed at Caliguel Lagoon Camps 6 (592 ) . Next day to Goondiwindi then stayed at Millmerran C/P $28 per night . Next day out to Texas stayed 2 nights at Dumaresq River Camp 6 ( 8...

thomas01 · thomas01

We are in the process of selling our home but as yet have not found a new home to move to. We may end up storing our household goods in a shipping container for up to 12 months. Have any nomads done a similar thing? Our main concerns are the effect storage has on the stored goods. (Being in central Victoria t...

Duh · Duh

Please see list of RV Clubs in Australia for those who may be interested in joining clubs, either National or State; http://www.caravanning-oz.com/Caravan_Clubs.html Over the years and with different RV's I have found in general it is better to join a generic club (any type and make of RV) than a...

Beth54 · Beth54

I've come up to my sisters for a few days, and to meet up with Bill12. We've had a good catchup this arvo, and been out to dinner with sis & bil, and had a good time. Tomorrow we're going to have a BBQ brekky on Teewah Beach, and the blokes will do some beach fishing while sis & I will probably loll abou...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Rubbishing Australia (Preview) Rubbishing Australia by inconsiderate travellers, who should no better. My worst memories of previous travel on working hollidays around Aus was the amount of discarded rubbish in designated camp areas, truck pulloffs, truck parks, free camp spots etc, I know councils are to blame in some respec...	way2gokev	16	1064	08:53 PM Jan 25, 2013 by _wombat_
	I DO BELIEVE ITS FIXED (Preview) FORUM SEEMS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY, AT LAST BRIAN belated thank you cindy -- Edited by 2weis on Wednesday 23rd of January 2013 12:56:00 PM	2weis	15	830	04:29 PM Jan 25, 2013 by tcp99
	Wills and property deeds - where is lawyer. (Preview) We've just realised that the wills that cost us almost $1000 to have made by a soliciters office in Townsville 10 years may now be in limbo - why? - the office no longer exists and they are no longer in the phone book. Also we bought our house in Toowoomba 6 years ago and the legal mob we paid squillions to no...	hako	17	973	03:58 PM Jan 25, 2013 by beiffe
	Insuring household contents stored in shipping container. (Preview) We are in the process of selling our home but as yet have not found a new home to move to. We may end up storing our household goods in a shipping container for up to 12 months. Have any nomads done a similar thing? Our main concerns are the effect storage has on the stored goods. (Being in central Victoria t...	thomas01	9	6393	06:33 AM Jan 25, 2013 by thomas01
	BEWARE! IF you are on disability pension (Preview) A sister was about to book a 15 week overseas cruise when she was made aware of new rules that were introduced on 01-01-2013 about maximum time you can be out of Australia if in receipt of disability pension , the maximum is 6 weeks if you exceed this time frame your pension automatically be cancelled and...	brickies	25	5214	04:26 AM Jan 25, 2013 by Beth54
	On the Road - Guide to free campsite (Preview) I know Dougwe had a thread on this book, but I can't find it. I finally bought my copy which I'm yet to delve deeply into, but I thought I'd share another lot I found. It's a three pack in a plastic bag for $9.95, and includes one on Free Camping, two is on Touring on a Budget, and three is on Best Carava...	Beth54	6	873	02:39 AM Jan 25, 2013 by Beth54
	Holden Colorado (Preview) Looking at buying a new Colorado 2.8 turbo diesel to tow 20 ft van is back end suspension good enough	cedarwoodlodge	3	1163	02:21 AM Jan 25, 2013 by glassies
	insulation (Preview) Hello all I need some help ok I brought a Hino bus that has been converted in to a motorhome, wow you can fry eggs with the heat coming thru the roof and I can only imagine how winter will be so cold does anyone have any ideas how I can insulate the roof, not on the road just yet due too nahhhhhhhh we wont go there...	Deniseoz	13	1977	12:31 AM Jan 25, 2013 by Onedodger
	Clickety Click....................66 (Preview) In 66, I was SINGLE.Sexy, Intelligent, Noble, Good looking, Lovable, Exciting At 66, I am a TAP.Tight Arse Pensioner In 66, I was riding, the wild, wild surf At 66, I am riding, a motorised scooter In 66, it was the Age of Aquarius At 66, it is the Age of Viagra In 66, I was an indoor sportsman At 66, I watch i...	vkgreenie	6	1270	07:42 PM Jan 24, 2013 by vkgreenie
	Free camp or Caravan park for our maiden voyage??? (Preview) Hopefully get the van within the next week! OMG...lost so much money bring NZ $$$$ here!!! Anyway...the deed is done and car is sorted. So...thinking about the first dummy run (with the dummies at the wheel!!) Ultimately we want to free camp but we dont have solar power or generator yet. Wondering if w...	buffy61	13	1067	06:58 AM Jan 24, 2013 by buffy61
	leaks in caravan water tanks (Preview) does anyone know of a sealer that will fix a very small leak on a join on a pvc water tank?Thanks	mariner	8	4750	06:43 AM Jan 24, 2013 by neilnruth
	Greens Lake (Preview) Spending a couple of days at the Lake doing a bit of tent camping this time. Not a 100% happy about it but we had to give it a go. Now I know why I love caravanning, I'll say no more. One piece of news that came to light today is that the local council are apparently going to close this site due to the number of cal...	briche	11	807	05:39 AM Jan 24, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Free Camp Mag (Preview) I just picked up My Monthly Mag I like and found they had one on free camps out listing over 800 camps I don't want this to be an add but you can get it in any good news agent while you are 'On The Road'. Looks good too with 135 reviewed sites. Edit...It's not a free mag, it's about free camps. -- Edited by Dou...	Dougwe	17	1028	02:59 AM Jan 24, 2013 by jules47
	Back after Awhile (Preview) Hi Everyone, Haven't been on for awhile due to looking after the Good Lady Wife, we have had our ups and downs but we are hopefully winning. Although the wife has had her ups and downs we have managed to cover nearly 14,000klms in 6mths and we are now back in Melbourne (more specialist) for the wife till Fe...	Frog53	4	574	01:52 AM Jan 24, 2013 by brickies
	looking for info on travelling aus for 2 years (Preview) hi there we have been toying with the idea of travelling and working around australia for 2 years now that the kids have almost left we where thinking of bying a coaster or small buss and towing a small car but not having done this befour i am wondering what it will cost per week as we have a small amount of...	simon and mell	10	874	12:21 AM Jan 24, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Hi Everyone Can anyone recommend a good insurance company that will cover contents in excess of the usual $500? I appreciate any help on the matter. Thanks Lainie and Rod	RodLainie	8	1657	09:26 PM Jan 23, 2013 by RodLainie
	First trip in van (Preview) Hi All Finally took van out for a few days . Left Brisbane travelled up Toowoomba Range out to Dalby Chinchilla Miles Condamine stayed at Caliguel Lagoon Camps 6 (592 ) . Next day to Goondiwindi then stayed at Millmerran C/P $28 per night . Next day out to Texas stayed 2 nights at Dumaresq River Camp 6 ( 8...	chrisnchris	14	963	04:02 AM Jan 23, 2013 by chrisnchris
	Insuring household contents stored in shipping container. (Preview) We are in the process of selling our home but as yet have not found a new home to move to. We may end up storing our household goods in a shipping container for up to 12 months. Have any nomads done a similar thing? Our main concerns are the effect storage has on the stored goods. (Being in central Victoria t...	thomas01	3	549	05:57 PM Jan 22, 2013 by EllenajoeL
	List Of RV Clubs In Australia (Preview) Please see list of RV Clubs in Australia for those who may be interested in joining clubs, either National or State; http://www.caravanning-oz.com/Caravan_Clubs.html Over the years and with different RV's I have found in general it is better to join a generic club (any type and make of RV) than a...	Duh	0	1151	05:55 PM Jan 22, 2013 by Duh
	Met a nomad at Tin Can Bay (Preview) I've come up to my sisters for a few days, and to meet up with Bill12. We've had a good catchup this arvo, and been out to dinner with sis & bil, and had a good time. Tomorrow we're going to have a BBQ brekky on Teewah Beach, and the blokes will do some beach fishing while sis & I will probably loll abou...	Beth54	8	764	05:30 PM Jan 22, 2013 by Beth54
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