The Grey Nomads - General

buffy61 · buffy61

So... how much would one expect to negotiate off a new or used caravan?? Can one be TOO cheeky??? Made an offer on a van today...about $3,500 off the asking price....he did the usual "going to go call the boss" thing and wandered off for 5 mins. Came back and said no go but he will throw in 250w so...

Kaid · Kaid

Wednesday we are finally heading out into the big wide world again. Of to Hervey Bay, once more the dog and I will be supervising while the hubby works Might even get a spot of fishing in this time

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Cost me 97.00 of which 10.00 was for the points. The rest for checking her out. When I had bits replaced in Biggenden points were one that was replaced about 2 months ago now. I am sure this is the 3rd time, which check my receipts tomorrow as sure they had already been replaced here in Echuca when I had the s...

tcp99 · tcp99

THe Xtrail I purchased has free 3 year roadside assistance. It covers vehicle only and no addiyional cover is vailable for a camper even if you want to pay for it. I see RACV offer trailer and caravan assistance, am I better off getting vehicle and Camper cover or just getting Camper. I suppose to answer...

glassies · glassies

Hi all, As you know we went to Nindigully pub not so long ago ,on our way home after camping at caliguel lagoon campsite for a few days ,we had a flat tyre right as we pulled into Dalby, so we went around to beaurepairs i think it was (an orange building) the guy in there was fantastic, we needed a whole new ty...

willem269 · willem269

Hi, Hi, a friend of mine is looking for the address or website of a jackaroo/jillarro school. He knows about Leconfield and the school in Bingara. Does anyone know about other possibilities to do a 4 weeks course. Not like the 5-days backpacker things.

kiwi rainbow · kiwi rainbow

Many, many thanks to Barina for driving from Melbourne to visit the grey nomads here at Greens Lake. Also a huge thank you for the scrumptious lunch which we all enjoyed. Look forward to catching up again.

spida · spida

I did it - with van in tow - that was fun Down to 2nd but roaring up the hill. Think I went the wrong way round (as Kiwi would) but too easy!!!!

Beth54 · Beth54

Wilsons Promontory that is! We are camped at Shallow Inlet Campground, CAW 6 #93. Excellent place. Particularly after the hussle and bustle of Melbourne. It was so quiet and dark last night..very peaceful. There's a CP just before you enter this Reserve if you want to have power etc. The reserve cos...

briche · briche

Well Kiwi-as has been at Greens Lake less that 24 hours and we have been blessed with another example of Brants prowess in the kitchen. One again he has show that he is more than a pretty face. From all of us present, thanks mate they were yummy. B & C

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I am looking at a trip to Armidale at the end of the month and thinking of going via Glouster up the Thunderbolt way we will be towing a 21 foot van and i am wondering what the road is like between Glouster and Walcha any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

briche · briche

Well we finally arrived at Greens Lake. Now set up and taking it easy with Dougwe amongst others. The sites just great. Will be here at least till Wed. Brian and Cheryl

skippy · skippy

Hey there, since my former plans of heading north to the sunshine in my newly aquired Hino bus failed miserably, Im planning a trip to northern NSW to hopefully find a place to relocate to and call home. Currently residing in Mt Gambier, but too cold for me in winter, not into the humidity of QLD, so am th...

ken thomas · ken thomas

I am looking at changing my prado for a d max ute because of the 3 ton towing capacity. If anybody has one what is your opinion ?/ My van has a tare weight of 2160kg Ken

Gazeagle · Gazeagle

Would like any and all feedback on the Coromal Element, went and looked at the B542s today and was impressed that Coromal seem to have lifted there game a lot. Has anyone purchased one of these vans that can give feedback, wether it be good or bad. Thanks Gaz

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Has anyone used the water at Cecil Plains for drinking? I'm wondering if thats what made me so sick. I bottled some on the advice of a couple in a motorhome who said they drink it all the time and filled their tank while there. I drank it all the way down to Echuca and became sick the next morning. Have come ri...

Robyn K · Robyn K

We are about to start our new adventure in the playground. Heading South first today Hopefully we will meet some GN's on our travels. Robyn & Steve

abes · abes

G"day Heard a rumour today that the tracks down to the cliffs edge along the bight have been closed to the general public due to ?????. Hope that its only a rumour as the handbrake an' me will be travelling to SA from West OZ early next year and wanted to check out the views along the way. Has anybody g...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

It is with much sadness that I have to report that our great travelling companion, our beautiful border collie "Brodie (the Roadie)" passed away yesterday. Brodie was diagnosed with cancer of the liver on Saturday and passed away at the surgery in Clare, South Australia peacefully on M...

Turtle Trekers · Turtle Trekers

Just wondering if any fellow GN's have had any dealings with this (mainly) online store situated at Seven Hills in NSW? We purchased a product some weeks ago and their after sales service and communication skills seem to be lacking or is it just us? Louise and Alan

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Negotiating price with dealer when buying caravan.... (Preview) So... how much would one expect to negotiate off a new or used caravan?? Can one be TOO cheeky??? Made an offer on a van today...about $3,500 off the asking price....he did the usual "going to go call the boss" thing and wandered off for 5 mins. Came back and said no go but he will throw in 250w so...	buffy61	7	2916	03:48 PM Nov 20, 2012 by _wombat_
	Heading off again (Preview) Wednesday we are finally heading out into the big wide world again. Of to Hervey Bay, once more the dog and I will be supervising while the hubby works Might even get a spot of fishing in this time	Kaid	1	493	05:23 AM Nov 20, 2012 by buffy61
	Myrtle only needed new points - Again (Preview) Cost me 97.00 of which 10.00 was for the points. The rest for checking her out. When I had bits replaced in Biggenden points were one that was replaced about 2 months ago now. I am sure this is the 3rd time, which check my receipts tomorrow as sure they had already been replaced here in Echuca when I had the s...	Happywanderer	18	1234	02:45 AM Nov 20, 2012 by Beth54
	Roadside Assistance (Preview) THe Xtrail I purchased has free 3 year roadside assistance. It covers vehicle only and no addiyional cover is vailable for a camper even if you want to pay for it. I see RACV offer trailer and caravan assistance, am I better off getting vehicle and Camper cover or just getting Camper. I suppose to answer...	tcp99	13	2042	02:15 AM Nov 20, 2012 by Scotty01
	dalby beaurepairs (Preview) Hi all, As you know we went to Nindigully pub not so long ago ,on our way home after camping at caliguel lagoon campsite for a few days ,we had a flat tyre right as we pulled into Dalby, so we went around to beaurepairs i think it was (an orange building) the guy in there was fantastic, we needed a whole new ty...	glassies	1	775	08:31 PM Nov 19, 2012 by spida
	Jackaroo and jillaroo school (Preview) Hi, Hi, a friend of mine is looking for the address or website of a jackaroo/jillarro school. He knows about Leconfield and the school in Bingara. Does anyone know about other possibilities to do a 4 weeks course. Not like the 5-days backpacker things.	willem269	3	848	08:05 PM Nov 19, 2012 by glassies
	Sunday Surprise Lunch (Preview) Many, many thanks to Barina for driving from Melbourne to visit the grey nomads here at Greens Lake. Also a huge thank you for the scrumptious lunch which we all enjoyed. Look forward to catching up again.	kiwi rainbow	6	797	06:25 PM Nov 19, 2012 by barina
	Mt Panorama (Preview) I did it - with van in tow - that was fun Down to 2nd but roaring up the hill. Think I went the wrong way round (as Kiwi would) but too easy!!!!	spida	11	996	03:49 PM Nov 19, 2012 by spida
	I've been to the Prom. (Preview) Wilsons Promontory that is! We are camped at Shallow Inlet Campground, CAW 6 #93. Excellent place. Particularly after the hussle and bustle of Melbourne. It was so quiet and dark last night..very peaceful. There's a CP just before you enter this Reserve if you want to have power etc. The reserve cos...	Beth54	14	1574	02:22 PM Nov 19, 2012 by Beth54
	Pikelets at Geens Lake (Preview) Well Kiwi-as has been at Greens Lake less that 24 hours and we have been blessed with another example of Brants prowess in the kitchen. One again he has show that he is more than a pretty face. From all of us present, thanks mate they were yummy. B & C	briche	18	1417	03:35 AM Nov 19, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Glouster to Walcha (Preview) I am looking at a trip to Armidale at the end of the month and thinking of going via Glouster up the Thunderbolt way we will be towing a 21 foot van and i am wondering what the road is like between Glouster and Walcha any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.	aussietraveller	7	1867	03:27 AM Nov 19, 2012 by jimricho
	We are at Greens Lake (Preview) Well we finally arrived at Greens Lake. Now set up and taking it easy with Dougwe amongst others. The sites just great. Will be here at least till Wed. Brian and Cheryl	briche	14	1127	05:43 PM Nov 18, 2012 by Frog53
	Melbourne to Brisbane (Preview) Hey there, since my former plans of heading north to the sunshine in my newly aquired Hino bus failed miserably, Im planning a trip to northern NSW to hopefully find a place to relocate to and call home. Currently residing in Mt Gambier, but too cold for me in winter, not into the humidity of QLD, so am th...	skippy	11	949	05:02 AM Nov 18, 2012 by Beth54
	Isuzu D max dual cab ute (Preview) I am looking at changing my prado for a d max ute because of the 3 ton towing capacity. If anybody has one what is your opinion ?/ My van has a tare weight of 2160kg Ken	ken thomas	10	2901	03:58 AM Nov 18, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Coronal Element (Preview) Would like any and all feedback on the Coromal Element, went and looked at the B542s today and was impressed that Coromal seem to have lifted there game a lot. Has anyone purchased one of these vans that can give feedback, wether it be good or bad. Thanks Gaz	Gazeagle	2	701	02:28 AM Nov 18, 2012 by Gazeagle
	Drinking water Cecil Plains ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anyone used the water at Cecil Plains for drinking? I'm wondering if thats what made me so sick. I bottled some on the advice of a couple in a motorhome who said they drink it all the time and filled their tank while there. I drank it all the way down to Echuca and became sick the next morning. Have come ri...	Happywanderer	38	2037	02:21 AM Nov 18, 2012 by brickies
	Heading off (Preview) We are about to start our new adventure in the playground. Heading South first today Hopefully we will meet some GN's on our travels. Robyn & Steve	Robyn K	11	840	11:50 PM Nov 17, 2012 by Robyn K
	Great Aussie Bight (Preview) G"day Heard a rumour today that the tracks down to the cliffs edge along the bight have been closed to the general public due to ?????. Hope that its only a rumour as the handbrake an' me will be travelling to SA from West OZ early next year and wanted to check out the views along the way. Has anybody g...	abes	10	879	11:43 PM Nov 17, 2012 by snapper49
	The passing of a great mate. (Preview) It is with much sadness that I have to report that our great travelling companion, our beautiful border collie "Brodie (the Roadie)" passed away yesterday. Brodie was diagnosed with cancer of the liver on Saturday and passed away at the surgery in Clare, South Australia peacefully on M...	Dunmowin	24	1712	07:29 PM Nov 16, 2012 by _wombat_
	Solar Energy Store (Preview) Just wondering if any fellow GN's have had any dealings with this (mainly) online store situated at Seven Hills in NSW? We purchased a product some weeks ago and their after sales service and communication skills seem to be lacking or is it just us? Louise and Alan	Turtle Trekers	10	3745	05:26 AM Nov 16, 2012 by neilnruth
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