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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...

oz_in_nz · oz_in_nz

Hi everyone - I have just joined the forum and have a few questions to ask, but firstly, let meintroducemyself. My name is Linda and I am a registered nurse living in Townsville. I have recently decided to follow the road and work my way around the countryside. My first question is about my car. I drive a K...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome one and all to The grey nomads forum. We hope you'll enjoy this service and use it as a way of keeping in touch with old friends and, perhaps, making some new ones along the way. It's a great place to share information, stories and maybe even a few tipsl. We're certain the forum will s...

Santa · Santa

For some reason I'm unable to post a live link, the insert/edit link icon is greyed out, any thoughts?

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, Looking at buying a Stihl Chain saw models 170/171/ms192t. Do not want anything too heavy as i want to cut wood for camping. So any information on these would be appreciated. Thanks John.

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqlidTQwvk&feature=youtu.be

Ug-Vic · Ug-Vic

Hi all We are considering buying a 2009 scenic vega van. It has never been used. There are 3 that seem to be In good condition in our price range. There is the one above A 2010 millard And A 2007 creative grant tourer. As we are newbies ...... Does anyone have one of these or had any experience...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Here is a place where u can stay free with shower and toilet also free, all the owners ask for is that you visit the pub for a meal or a drink or 3 , it is the Whourly Hotel situated between Glenrowan and Myrtleford, 3ks detour off the Snow road.

Redwood Nomads 256 · Redwood Nomads 256

hello again from NZ not long before we invade Aussie LOL A couple more questions When looking at suitable caravans what weight (for towing) should I be looking at ? am a bit confused with it all. Also is stamp duty payable on second hand vans ? if so at what rate? (QLD) thanks for your time..happy trave...

Sylva · Sylva

Hi everyone. A left of field question When bush/free camping is it still acceptable to put out vegi and fruit scraps for the wildlife (away from campsites). I know there is major effort to leave camp sites as we find them but this was something I did as a kid, thoughts? Sylva.

sandsmere · sandsmere

Barbeques Galore at Tamworth are filling gas bottles for half normal price while the CM Festival is on . eg. 9kg. refill is $14 . And no . I have nothing whatsoever to do with the business .

cannylass · cannylass

We had a lovely chat over a cuppa tea with Rosie( Gerty dancer ) hope we can do it again

neilnruth · neilnruth

I have been away for a week and the last time I was on there were lots of gremlins in the system. I have been merrily posting away today, thinking my posts are showing and I find that even though they are registering as posted against my name, the posts are not there unless I hit the refresh button. I thought...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Trying to find a cabin in Parkes, NSW is a bit of a challenge. Wherever there's mining there are no beds. However the park that couldn't accommodate me referred me to a cabin park which could. I was on my way home from Qld again. I wanted to get home for Christmas, and I had a week or so to do it. I'd settle...

lkgr · lkgr

As reported inWA Sunday Times on 13 Jan 13 - Rogue caravanners and other travellers have been stealing the honesty box after filling up their onboard water tanks at theKarratha Visitor Centre. The unscrupulous thieves have now forced the centre to install a fortified coin-operated dispenser. T...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Hi all Been awhile since I have been on. After some help in finding Electrolux 3 way fridge door swing pins and bushes, the door has dropped and its a pain in the bum oi It is model number rm3210 (made in sweden) Now I better have a good forum read Dave

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1768	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	1024	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	610	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	1232	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	832	05:30 PM Jan 22, 2013 by Beth54
	Newbie (Preview) Hi everyone - I have just joined the forum and have a few questions to ask, but firstly, let meintroducemyself. My name is Linda and I am a registered nurse living in Townsville. I have recently decided to follow the road and work my way around the countryside. My first question is about my car. I drive a K...	oz_in_nz	12	846	12:48 AM Jan 23, 2013 by neilnruth
	Welcome to the campfire! (Preview) Welcome one and all to The grey nomads forum. We hope you'll enjoy this service and use it as a way of keeping in touch with old friends and, perhaps, making some new ones along the way. It's a great place to share information, stories and maybe even a few tipsl. We're certain the forum will s...	Webmaster	8	1879	07:22 PM Jan 22, 2013 by way2gokev
	Cant post a live link. (Preview) For some reason I'm unable to post a live link, the insert/edit link icon is greyed out, any thoughts?	Santa	11	845	11:05 AM Jan 22, 2013 by Santa
	Chain Saws (Preview) Hi, Looking at buying a Stihl Chain saw models 170/171/ms192t. Do not want anything too heavy as i want to cut wood for camping. So any information on these would be appreciated. Thanks John.	Mr Red	11	1075	06:41 AM Jan 22, 2013 by way2gokev
	App for iPad iPhone & iPod (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqlidTQwvk&feature=youtu.be	_wombat_	2	792	06:24 AM Jan 22, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	2009 scenic vega (Preview) Hi all We are considering buying a 2009 scenic vega van. It has never been used. There are 3 that seem to be In good condition in our price range. There is the one above A 2010 millard And A 2007 creative grant tourer. As we are newbies ...... Does anyone have one of these or had any experience...	Ug-Vic	0	638	09:20 PM Jan 21, 2013 by Ug-Vic
	free pub stop (Preview) Here is a place where u can stay free with shower and toilet also free, all the owners ask for is that you visit the pub for a meal or a drink or 3 , it is the Whourly Hotel situated between Glenrowan and Myrtleford, 3ks detour off the Snow road.	drongo & wendy	10	1032	02:02 AM Jan 22, 2013 by jules47
	ATM ?? weight question Stamp duty. (Preview) hello again from NZ not long before we invade Aussie LOL A couple more questions When looking at suitable caravans what weight (for towing) should I be looking at ? am a bit confused with it all. Also is stamp duty payable on second hand vans ? if so at what rate? (QLD) thanks for your time..happy trave...	Redwood Nomads 256	1	614	01:02 AM Jan 22, 2013 by buffy61
	Vegi & fruit scraps when free camping? (Preview) Hi everyone. A left of field question When bush/free camping is it still acceptable to put out vegi and fruit scraps for the wildlife (away from campsites). I know there is major effort to leave camp sites as we find them but this was something I did as a kid, thoughts? Sylva.	Sylva	9	1051	01:01 AM Jan 22, 2013 by Onedodger
	Cheap Gas Bottle refills . (Preview) Barbeques Galore at Tamworth are filling gas bottles for half normal price while the CM Festival is on . eg. 9kg. refill is $14 . And no . I have nothing whatsoever to do with the business .	sandsmere	7	1742	03:45 PM Jan 21, 2013 by ken thomas
	Meet up (Preview) We had a lovely chat over a cuppa tea with Rosie( Gerty dancer ) hope we can do it again	cannylass	3	587	11:14 PM Jan 21, 2013 by cannylass
	Why hasn't the problem been fixed yet? (Preview) I have been away for a week and the last time I was on there were lots of gremlins in the system. I have been merrily posting away today, thinking my posts are showing and I find that even though they are registering as posted against my name, the posts are not there unless I hit the refresh button. I thought...	neilnruth	18	1889	11:07 PM Jan 21, 2013 by neilnruth
	Granny Meets Jonathan (Preview) Trying to find a cabin in Parkes, NSW is a bit of a challenge. Wherever there's mining there are no beds. However the park that couldn't accommodate me referred me to a cabin park which could. I was on my way home from Qld again. I wanted to get home for Christmas, and I had a week or so to do it. I'd settle...	Cruising Granny	2	767	07:36 PM Jan 21, 2013 by Beth54
	WATER THIEVES CASH IN (Preview) As reported inWA Sunday Times on 13 Jan 13 - Rogue caravanners and other travellers have been stealing the honesty box after filling up their onboard water tanks at theKarratha Visitor Centre. The unscrupulous thieves have now forced the centre to install a fortified coin-operated dispenser. T...	lkgr	14	1074	07:57 AM Jan 21, 2013 by Cruising Granny
	electrolux fridge spares (Preview) Hi all Been awhile since I have been on. After some help in finding Electrolux 3 way fridge door swing pins and bushes, the door has dropped and its a pain in the bum oi It is model number rm3210 (made in sweden) Now I better have a good forum read Dave	drongo & wendy	2	599	07:17 AM Jan 21, 2013 by Sheba
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