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Today I met a few GN's for morning tea at Bulimba in Brisbane. We had a lovely chat, even though the traffic hindered my hearing ability. What a nice bunch of people! Thanks Monica (extreme potato), Karen & Gary (Rocket & Strop) and my good friend Carol (CnV).

Hi all Thinking of taking a short break around Kingaroy area ( Thurs to Sun) and free camping . Probably a silly question but does anyone know how wet it is out that way . Cheers

Has anyone on this forum converted a normal caravan to be self sufficient as regards fitting a holding tank system for grey water? Can you buy factory fitted grey water systems for Caravans? (By 'grey water' I mean used showering and washing up water). I suppose that it would involve . Installing a s...

Howdyeeeee Nomads , Nutters ,and all you excited free thinking ppl,,Well John goes back to the main land tomorrow, with Dennise ,!!! Let me tell you something , Tasmania will never be the same again ,, The Stud has left broken hearts all over tassie, Eg , Marika, Harriet, and Pauline, He said onc...

Are you British ... or have you travelled around in Great Britain? The next edition of the Grey Nomad Times will focus on Old Blighty. If you have caravanned, camped or travelled any other way in the UK, we would love to hear from you. Please drop us a line and tell us about your travels, your thoughts...

Hi,just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to fix a squeaky bed,it is a wood slate bed(futon style),it seems it is the wood squeaking. Any suggestion would help with a better night sleep. Thanks

We have a Hayman & Reese 600 lbs weight distribution hitch fitted , we are still finding the caravan sways a bit when being pass by big trucks, have been told we can fit a H&R friction sway controller, it has the bracket on the hitch for it. Has anyone got that extra fitted on ther rig and does it...

Have arrived home a very happy camper so to speak after spending a wonderful weekend at Greens Lake, as guest of Spida. Thanks to Dougwe, Shady and me, Rowdy Rabbit and Heather, and Nu-one for their wonderful hospitality and a great weekend. I learnt a lot, laughed a lot and listened to some wonderful s...

Only got till Sunday night before I go back to Vic, spending time with my sister in Launceston. Glad the last days are sunny. Hi Irene & Brian safe travelling

Hi everyone My name is Lance I have just joined the forum,I am grey and do a little travelling, we have a Jayco Westport 2000 21ft model towed with Toyota Prado 2003 diesel,hope to pick up a few tricks on this forum and may be give a few. Lance C -- Edited by Olley46 on Monday 4th of March 2013 04...

Hi all I was in Bingara NSW today, a lovely little town and very friendly. The lady at the Info Centre told me they are organizing a volunteers week in the near future to promote the town I said that I would let you guys know. If you are interested give them a call. I don't have any specific details but a coupl...

SA - camp6 - so many sites say 'permit required' or 'Self registration' ????? Where What HOW. Have been thumbing through trying to find an explanation - HELP

I want to start my travelling and was wondering if anyone would like to share their thoughts or experiences on earning an income whilst doing so. I am not eligible for the pension for 19 years yet, but am stuck in a job I hate. I don't own my home, it's a rental, so am happy to sell everything I own (except my v...

I dont normally post links as I find it irritating but this one is a laugh ...best of all nobody got hurt or used foul language probably laughing too hard http://www.flixxy.com/wedding-ceremony..htm Pete

We are heading to the South Coast on Wednesday for a week or so. Any suggestions about where to stay? Caravan or free camping.....

rain, rain, go away

Exactly one year today. What an experience it has been out here. Freezing at Malwala last winter and frying here at Deniliquin this summer. Two weeks and I move up just north of Jerilderie for a few weeks. In this year I have added a trailer and a tent and tarps. A stove made from a gas bottle. ...

Tomorrow at 5.30am My daughter and I will be going up in a hot air balloon over the Yarra Valley east of Melbourne and then a champagne breakfast....this was a 60th birthday present from my friends last year so if I survive I will have some pics afterward...

The North Burnett Regional Council reported the sink hole, which was reported to be more than 5m deep, had formed on Scanlon Rd. North Burnett Mayor Don Waugh believed the sinkhole had opened on the right side of the causeway. The mayor said after initial observations it was estimated the sink hole w...

Hello Everyone, hope you are all surviving the rain. I have wondered if I sell my caravan privately do i have to give the government gst on that? and also if I purchase a secondhand caravan do I pay gst on it? thanks.