The Grey Nomads - General

petengail · petengail

I have a vynl canopy on the back of the ute. The front and back perspex windows have become pretty grubby. I washed them with soap and water but this really didn't do a lot of good. Any ideas what will bring them up pristine again? I seem to remember that metho melts perspex....

_wombat_ · _wombat_

hi Doug, just redid you av with a trans background for you

deb-gary · deb-gary

hi all we pick up our new van in late may and have booked the long weekend in june (unfortunately we both work so cant be longer) at woodgate so if any of you guys will be there would love to catch up for a chat cheers gary and deb

Spydermann · Spydermann

Not sure if this had been noted before, but I found that the link http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/ is rather helpful. I also managed to download the loos (state by state) onto my GPS (cannot remember the site but try "poi public toilets" in Google). Many of the toilets in National Parks also...

delapan · delapan

hi all, i fitted the old supreme with house battery and inverter to run the fridge when travelling, was getting 5-6 hours before the inverter yelling about low voltage, last trip only 1 hour, so replaced battery with brand new 110AH battery and fully charged still only get 1 hour before inverter screa...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Ellens Celebration of Life function was held last night in Denmark (WA). The feedback I got was there were about 100 people there who were all Ellens friends from all walks of life and after the readings (the sad bit) in accordance with Ellens wishes they partied on and enjoyed themselves, dancing t...

Vic · Vic

This starts tomorrow at the Claremont showgrounds, free parking, see all details at; http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/

miffy · miffy

hi all,hubby and i are full time nomads and,like most,feeling the pinch with fuel prices.we are wondering if anyone has any ideas on working on line.we have tried many different sites,including surveys but seem to get dudded every time.has anyone got any experience or ideas in this area?? would lov...

Mccanic · Mccanic

Hi folks, My inlaws are wanting to sell their van and was wondering where the best place to advertise it to get the best results. It is on Ebay but we have not had any real success. Looking forward to your thoughts, Cheers Damien

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-02/sal****er-croc-spotted-in-south-east-queensland/3983968

dazren · dazren

Spent a fantatic 5 days at Nug Nug campground at easter, weather was terrific, 24 deg and no wind, nights a bit chilly but nothing the Campfire could'nt handle, $5 per person per night, and another $5 for power, parked beside a great fast running creek, Heaps to see and do in the area, only scratched the s...

snap1946 · snap1946

can i be a solo grey nomad on a age pension of $600 a fortnight with no back up please help snap

profile photo · snap1946

hi all how do i add a photo to my profile cheers snap

Bondy · Bondy

Hi All, just logged in, well Jen and I hit the road on 21/5/12 and can`t wait. my questin is this, we have a good sized fridge in our van,(crusader tourline) but was wondering if we should get a waeco fridge as well, being new to this lifestyle, I am not sure if we need it or not. I have seen other people with t...

Beth54 · Beth54

Lulu's almost ready for her maiden trip!

Even though she only has to go an hour down the road to Cobb & Co from her home at Tin Can Bay, it'll be a good trial run. After much discussion and research by both b-i-l and myself, we both bought solar panels from ebay. Mine is an 80watt and was $179. I a...

neilnruth · neilnruth

I've been wondering what to do about internet for my lap top on the road. Last week I bought a new phone with WiFi hotspot (it has Android - whatever that is!) and voila! It has worked. I can now use it as my modem and I'm back 'on line' wherever I go (I hope). It has to have 3G Blue tick capabilities. Phone only...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Anyone coming to Steamfest in Maitland this weekend? We are planning a ride on one of the steam trains this year. I'm a sucker for steam trains- I remember as a little girl, my mother would load us onto the Glen Innes Mail for an annual trip to Sydney. All the way she tried to keep our little girls' white soc...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I met up with gillyb today and spent a lovely couple of hours chatting, thanks gilly. Don't forget to call into Avan at Pakenham. Oh, The Telstra shop was busy, so gave it a miss, I will check on-line. I have come home to some pretty rugged weather here in down town Wonthaggi too, strong winds and heavy rai...

petengail · petengail

I was at the Caboolture markets at the showgrounds this morning and noticed that there were no caravans there. There was a sign there that said the showgrounds were closed to camping from 24 April until 29 June. Redcliffe showgrounds which are fairly close by are still open for camping.

ken thomas · ken thomas

Hey all I found a wombat on page 11 in todays herald sun His name is Yogi and need a carer after his mother was killed, maybe our Wombat needs a companion Ken

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How to clean perspex windows? (Preview) I have a vynl canopy on the back of the ute. The front and back perspex windows have become pretty grubby. I washed them with soap and water but this really didn't do a lot of good. Any ideas what will bring them up pristine again? I seem to remember that metho melts perspex....	petengail	7	10841	07:09 PM May 3, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Dougwe in here (Preview) hi Doug, just redid you av with a trans background for you	_wombat_	19	1194	04:05 PM May 3, 2012 by _wombat_
	woodgate (Preview) hi all we pick up our new van in late may and have booked the long weekend in june (unfortunately we both work so cant be longer) at woodgate so if any of you guys will be there would love to catch up for a chat cheers gary and deb	deb-gary	5	732	03:38 PM May 3, 2012 by Dougwe
	National Public Toilet Map (Preview) Not sure if this had been noted before, but I found that the link http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/ is rather helpful. I also managed to download the loos (state by state) onto my GPS (cannot remember the site but try "poi public toilets" in Google). Many of the toilets in National Parks also...	Spydermann	3	779	03:21 PM May 3, 2012 by Sheba
	Inverter/battery problems (Preview) hi all, i fitted the old supreme with house battery and inverter to run the fridge when travelling, was getting 5-6 hours before the inverter yelling about low voltage, last trip only 1 hour, so replaced battery with brand new 110AH battery and fully charged still only get 1 hour before inverter screa...	delapan	7	1464	04:41 AM May 3, 2012 by Mccanic
	Ellen’s Celebration of Life function (Preview) Ellens Celebration of Life function was held last night in Denmark (WA). The feedback I got was there were about 100 people there who were all Ellens friends from all walks of life and after the readings (the sad bit) in accordance with Ellens wishes they partied on and enjoyed themselves, dancing t...	_wombat_	7	857	04:20 AM May 3, 2012 by Mary
	Perth Caravan and Camping Show - 15th to 19th March Inclusive (Preview) This starts tomorrow at the Claremont showgrounds, free parking, see all details at; http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/	Vic	14	1271	03:06 AM May 3, 2012 by Spydermann
	working on line (Preview) hi all,hubby and i are full time nomads and,like most,feeling the pinch with fuel prices.we are wondering if anyone has any ideas on working on line.we have tried many different sites,including surveys but seem to get dudded every time.has anyone got any experience or ideas in this area?? would lov...	miffy	18	1569	02:35 AM May 3, 2012 by gypsy rover
	Do you have a markets area (Preview) Hi folks, My inlaws are wanting to sell their van and was wondering where the best place to advertise it to get the best results. It is on Ebay but we have not had any real success. Looking forward to your thoughts, Cheers Damien	Mccanic	11	1141	07:09 PM May 2, 2012 by _wombat_
	The Croc's are coming south! (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-02/sal****er-croc-spotted-in-south-east-queensland/3983968	petengail	12	1133	01:53 AM May 3, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Back to Nug Nug ?? (Preview) Spent a fantatic 5 days at Nug Nug campground at easter, weather was terrific, 24 deg and no wind, nights a bit chilly but nothing the Campfire could'nt handle, $5 per person per night, and another $5 for power, parked beside a great fast running creek, Heaps to see and do in the area, only scratched the s...	dazren	19	1791	04:00 PM May 2, 2012 by shazmacca
	solo grey nomad (Preview) can i be a solo grey nomad on a age pension of $600 a fortnight with no back up please help snap	snap1946	6	1383	11:50 AM May 1, 2012 by Hylda&Jon
	profile photo (Preview) hi all how do i add a photo to my profile cheers snap	snap1946	5	807	07:24 AM May 1, 2012 by aussietraveller
	Waeco fridge (Preview) Hi All, just logged in, well Jen and I hit the road on 21/5/12 and can`t wait. my questin is this, we have a good sized fridge in our van,(crusader tourline) but was wondering if we should get a waeco fridge as well, being new to this lifestyle, I am not sure if we need it or not. I have seen other people with t...	Bondy	15	2355	07:05 AM May 1, 2012 by aussietraveller
	Lulu Update (Preview) Lulu's almost ready for her maiden trip! Even though she only has to go an hour down the road to Cobb & Co from her home at Tin Can Bay, it'll be a good trial run. After much discussion and research by both b-i-l and myself, we both bought solar panels from ebay. Mine is an 80watt and was $179. I a...	Beth54	22	1697	03:18 PM Apr 30, 2012 by Beth54
	Internet success on the road (Preview) I've been wondering what to do about internet for my lap top on the road. Last week I bought a new phone with WiFi hotspot (it has Android - whatever that is!) and voila! It has worked. I can now use it as my modem and I'm back 'on line' wherever I go (I hope). It has to have 3G Blue tick capabilities. Phone only...	neilnruth	8	1007	10:44 PM Apr 29, 2012 by liddle
	Steamfest- Maitland (Preview) Anyone coming to Steamfest in Maitland this weekend? We are planning a ride on one of the steam trains this year. I'm a sucker for steam trains- I remember as a little girl, my mother would load us onto the Glen Innes Mail for an annual trip to Sydney. All the way she tried to keep our little girls' white soc...	Rip and Rosie	4	587	03:48 AM Apr 30, 2012 by neilnruth
	Nice afternoon (Preview) I met up with gillyb today and spent a lovely couple of hours chatting, thanks gilly. Don't forget to call into Avan at Pakenham. Oh, The Telstra shop was busy, so gave it a miss, I will check on-line. I have come home to some pretty rugged weather here in down town Wonthaggi too, strong winds and heavy rai...	Dougwe	9	1404	03:34 AM Apr 30, 2012 by Helena
	Caboolture Showgrounds QLD, temporary closure to camping. (Preview) I was at the Caboolture markets at the showgrounds this morning and noticed that there were no caravans there. There was a sign there that said the showgrounds were closed to camping from 24 April until 29 June. Redcliffe showgrounds which are fairly close by are still open for camping.	petengail	0	1772	07:14 PM Apr 29, 2012 by petengail
	found Wombat (Preview) Hey all I found a wombat on page 11 in todays herald sun His name is Yogi and need a carer after his mother was killed, maybe our Wombat needs a companion Ken	ken thomas	7	619	09:15 PM Apr 29, 2012 by Kiwi-as
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