The Grey Nomads - General

jandas fun · jandas fun

Caught up with fellow forumite Anton (Loki) for an enjoyable coffee and chat yesterday. A couple of hours goes so fast when we Gn's catch up, why is that? common interest or are we just friendly people. Safe travels Anton, catch up you with again sometime, somewhere. p.s checked your blog, great tra...

barrie · barrie

Towns 'missing out on nomad boom' . RV travellers spend around $3 billion a year in Queensland, accounting for 20 per cent of the state's tourism industry, according to the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA). At a rally of over 800 motorhome and RV drivers in Boonah, southeast Q...

Dougwe · Dougwe

today. Mel even came to where I am staying to pick me up and chauffeured me around all afternoon after Mel had a coffee and I had my first chai latte since I left home. Mel, I can't thank you enough. I had a great afternoon chatting and seeing a few sights as we drove around, mmm, I should say you drove arou...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all any body stayed a donnybrook caravan park cheers snap

Ole_Grizzly · Ole_Grizzly

Well at long last my act became a reality. Sitting very comfortably at Greens Lake. Counted 10 other campers here enjoying the cool air and lake views... Have to keep pinching myself to believe I finally got here after all my previous attemps...Now if only I can locate the key to my fridge..need a drink...

jetj · jetj

Just be aware that there are some fires around NSW. Please take care. Current: There are 81 incidents across the State of which 34 remain uncontained. 1 Emergency Warning Fire Gungully, Greater Taree Down graded to Watch and Act 10ha Emergency Alert Issued for Gungully o 258 Text Message Delivered 1...

Duh · Duh

Might be just me and I am not having a go at anyone in particular, but I wish some posters of threads would put a brief description of what the thread is about in the title. Eg; Instead of putting "Wheels fell off" (Caravan or Tug ?) put "Caravan Wheels Fell Off" probably not a good e...

mikepam · mikepam

I have a Galaxy 16ft single axle poptop van- weight empty 1360kg. I am looking for a tyre that has firm/stiff sidewalls. The tyres on the van at the moment are Toyo L/T 195 R14C -105/104S 8PR. These numbers don't mean much to me. I run the tyres at 55 psi and the side walls look soft and as if they are just...

keithintassie · keithintassie

G'day you disgraceful lot . . . . I need some help please. Having purchased a delightful vehicle and looking at towing a caravan, I find my towing capacity is a measley 1500 kgs. (yeah, I can hear you all saying "serve yourself right" but I'm old and am prone to the odd mistake or two). So, th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep after leaving Lakes Entrance this morning I found myself halfway by 11.30am so decided to keep going and here I am now in Canberra till 24/10. I had a great run all the way along the Monaro Highway. I'm outside and watching a lovely sunset. I will have to wait till Monday to see Julia and give her a few id...

Mike C · Mike C

Hi all Looking for some advise from those experienced in the Grey Nomad lifestyle.. I am torn between setting up a trailer behind the motor home so I can carry a small car, two Hobie Kayaks and two pushbikes or Simply going for flat towing a Suzi GV 3 door and selling the toys. In 2010 we spent 5 months in a ca...

Beth54 · Beth54

Hi all! Sorry it's been a few days since I posted but I've been busy! While still in Bendigo, we had dinner with some rellies we hardly know! Two Aunties..one of whom was visiting from Perth, so that was a surprise bonus...an Uncle, and 3 cousins. What a great night we had! The 2 Aunties are Dad's sisters,...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

The . -- Edited by Yuglamron on Saturday 20th of October 2012 05:58:39 PM

_wombat_ · _wombat_

I just received an email from BogPond saying they could not access my credit card info would I please resupply, it has to be a scam cos I don't have a bigpond account. The email has a attachment so DO NOT OPEN IT.

gerard gue · gerard gue

WOW! WHAT A LITTLE GEM THE CUCUMBER IS. I WILL LOOK AT IT DIFFERENTLY NOW. 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day,just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium a...

Duh · Duh

This would be good for say a single with a vehicle suitable with fold down seats and enough length for a mattress etc. A US product, see; http://www.eatel.net/~dacinc/DAC/suvbig.html This is a similar product from BCF, and has the advantage of being able to sit under it (and cheaper) also back flap...

Plendo · Plendo

I recently discoverd this document, it is a bit old, but the sentiments expressed in the document are just as valid today as they were in 2009. The discussion around the value of the Grey Nomad trade to the state, and in particular the regional communities of the state is explored, and while the author r...

Frog53 · Frog53

Well we travelled the long distance from Gulargambone and arrived relatively early at Mendooran camp, it seems a nice place, grass has been cut but like everywhere very dry. There would be including us ten vans, a hot day so some of the vans are running generators. I have run across another chap, ex-ar...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Grey Nomads are certainly the talk of the town in Cairns at the moment. There was an interview with "someone" (I did not catch his name) who is lobbying for (or is part of an organisation lobbying for) a "ferry" to take Grey Nomads from Weipa to Darwin. Apparently, Cape Yo...

al · al

HI all:) Recently bought a Goldstream Shaphire Carava 2001 model. It came with what appears to a over size 12 volt battery charger. It is used to run the 12v lights when on on town supply and charge batteries. The van does not have 240 volt lighting only 12v. The charger does not monitor the state of the ba...

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	Coffee with Loki. (Preview) Caught up with fellow forumite Anton (Loki) for an enjoyable coffee and chat yesterday. A couple of hours goes so fast when we Gn's catch up, why is that? common interest or are we just friendly people. Safe travels Anton, catch up you with again sometime, somewhere. p.s checked your blog, great tra...	jandas fun	2	565	09:07 PM Oct 22, 2012 by jandas fun
	Missing out on the Nomad Boom ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Towns 'missing out on nomad boom' . RV travellers spend around $3 billion a year in Queensland, accounting for 20 per cent of the state's tourism industry, according to the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA). At a rally of over 800 motorhome and RV drivers in Boonah, southeast Q...	barrie	40	3301	07:39 PM Oct 22, 2012 by jetj
	I met msg in Canberra (Preview) today. Mel even came to where I am staying to pick me up and chauffeured me around all afternoon after Mel had a coffee and I had my first chai latte since I left home. Mel, I can't thank you enough. I had a great afternoon chatting and seeing a few sights as we drove around, mmm, I should say you drove arou...	Dougwe	3	687	02:05 PM Oct 22, 2012 by Dougwe
	donnybrook (Preview) hi all any body stayed a donnybrook caravan park cheers snap	snap1946	11	1115	05:56 AM Oct 22, 2012 by Duh
	At Greens... (Preview) Well at long last my act became a reality. Sitting very comfortably at Greens Lake. Counted 10 other campers here enjoying the cool air and lake views... Have to keep pinching myself to believe I finally got here after all my previous attemps...Now if only I can locate the key to my fridge..need a drink...	Ole_Grizzly	7	810	03:44 AM Oct 22, 2012 by Wheelchair Nana
	Take Care Fires in NSW (Preview) Just be aware that there are some fires around NSW. Please take care. Current: There are 81 incidents across the State of which 34 remain uncontained. 1 Emergency Warning Fire Gungully, Greater Taree Down graded to Watch and Act 10ha Emergency Alert Issued for Gungully o 258 Text Message Delivered 1...	jetj	15	970	03:22 AM Oct 22, 2012 by Mary
	Obscure Thread Titles (Preview) Might be just me and I am not having a go at anyone in particular, but I wish some posters of threads would put a brief description of what the thread is about in the title. Eg; Instead of putting "Wheels fell off" (Caravan or Tug ?) put "Caravan Wheels Fell Off" probably not a good e...	Duh	28	1413	06:56 PM Oct 21, 2012 by Duh
	Advice on tyres (Preview) I have a Galaxy 16ft single axle poptop van- weight empty 1360kg. I am looking for a tyre that has firm/stiff sidewalls. The tyres on the van at the moment are Toyo L/T 195 R14C -105/104S 8PR. These numbers don't mean much to me. I run the tyres at 55 psi and the side walls look soft and as if they are just...	mikepam	9	3851	05:08 PM Oct 21, 2012 by mikepam
	Lightweight vans (Preview) G'day you disgraceful lot . . . . I need some help please. Having purchased a delightful vehicle and looking at towing a caravan, I find my towing capacity is a measley 1500 kgs. (yeah, I can hear you all saying "serve yourself right" but I'm old and am prone to the odd mistake or two). So, th...	keithintassie	13	4256	03:05 AM Oct 21, 2012 by Happywanderer
	dougwe in Canberra (Preview) Yep after leaving Lakes Entrance this morning I found myself halfway by 11.30am so decided to keep going and here I am now in Canberra till 24/10. I had a great run all the way along the Monaro Highway. I'm outside and watching a lovely sunset. I will have to wait till Monday to see Julia and give her a few id...	Dougwe	10	702	02:17 AM Oct 21, 2012 by Dougwe
	Do I take all my toys or try and stay simple? (Flat Tow or Trailer) (Preview) Hi all Looking for some advise from those experienced in the Grey Nomad lifestyle.. I am torn between setting up a trailer behind the motor home so I can carry a small car, two Hobie Kayaks and two pushbikes or Simply going for flat towing a Suzi GV 3 door and selling the toys. In 2010 we spent 5 months in a ca...	Mike C	17	1164	02:03 AM Oct 21, 2012 by signwilson
	Cresswick Regional park Vic (Preview) Hi all! Sorry it's been a few days since I posted but I've been busy! While still in Bendigo, we had dinner with some rellies we hardly know! Two Aunties..one of whom was visiting from Perth, so that was a surprise bonus...an Uncle, and 3 cousins. What a great night we had! The 2 Aunties are Dad's sisters,...	Beth54	8	872	11:12 PM Oct 20, 2012 by Beth54
	Planning for more Taxes. (Preview) The . -- Edited by Yuglamron on Saturday 20th of October 2012 05:58:39 PM	Yuglamron	2	694	10:53 PM Oct 20, 2012 by petengail
	BigPond Scam (Preview) I just received an email from BogPond saying they could not access my credit card info would I please resupply, it has to be a scam cos I don't have a bigpond account. The email has a attachment so DO NOT OPEN IT.	_wombat_	9	890	09:22 PM Oct 20, 2012 by woosy
	I didn't Know This ! (Preview) WOW! WHAT A LITTLE GEM THE CUCUMBER IS. I WILL LOOK AT IT DIFFERENTLY NOW. 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day,just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium a...	gerard gue	11	1254	08:37 PM Oct 20, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Rear End Of Vehicle Tent (Preview) This would be good for say a single with a vehicle suitable with fold down seats and enough length for a mattress etc. A US product, see; http://www.eatel.net/~dacinc/DAC/suvbig.html This is a similar product from BCF, and has the advantage of being able to sit under it (and cheaper) also back flap...	Duh	15	9154	03:47 PM Oct 20, 2012 by beachball57
	Interesting Qld Gov Discussion Paper (Preview) I recently discoverd this document, it is a bit old, but the sentiments expressed in the document are just as valid today as they were in 2009. The discussion around the value of the Grey Nomad trade to the state, and in particular the regional communities of the state is explored, and while the author r...	Plendo	4	719	10:54 PM Oct 19, 2012 by vk6tnc
	Frogs on the hop at Mendooran Free Camp (Preview) Well we travelled the long distance from Gulargambone and arrived relatively early at Mendooran camp, it seems a nice place, grass has been cut but like everywhere very dry. There would be including us ten vans, a hot day so some of the vans are running generators. I have run across another chap, ex-ar...	Frog53	0	399	08:16 PM Oct 19, 2012 by Frog53
	Grey Nomads on ABC Radio again this morning (Preview) Gday... Grey Nomads are certainly the talk of the town in Cairns at the moment. There was an interview with "someone" (I did not catch his name) who is lobbying for (or is part of an organisation lobbying for) a "ferry" to take Grey Nomads from Weipa to Darwin. Apparently, Cape Yo...	rockylizard	5	811	03:16 AM Oct 20, 2012 by rockylizard
	12 volt charger in older van problems (Preview) HI all:) Recently bought a Goldstream Shaphire Carava 2001 model. It came with what appears to a over size 12 volt battery charger. It is used to run the 12v lights when on on town supply and charge batteries. The van does not have 240 volt lighting only 12v. The charger does not monitor the state of the ba...	al	4	1478	01:58 AM Oct 20, 2012 by jimricho
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