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I'm excited! I just bought a new 45lt three way fridge from Aldi for $299! I'd previously been given a very old 2 way fridge, which I gave to my daughter and son-in-law as it seemed more trouble and expense than it was worth, getting it connected to my little 'Lucy'. So my son is planning to convert Gypsy t...

A while back I asked on the forum where I may find a large kettle. Some kind soul suggested an Indian Emporium. Attached is what we finished up with for $49 - the kettle holds approx 17 litres and takes about half a hour to boil. Money well spent I thought. The stubbie is only there for comparison.. l...

I received this as an email. It's a graphic example of what happens. How would you like to have been in the passenger seat? This accident occurred north of Deer Lodge, Montana on I-90. The driver was appox 22 year old guy heading east to College. He had left central Washington early in the morning. H...

Today, I bought Half a horse. My daughter rang me and asked if I would go halves in buying a horse,,,sooooo, doing the right thing, I asked Roger if I could have the money. He said if its for a horse..NO. I told him, we would discuss the matter later as he was in no frame of mind to talk to then.... The Outcom...

In today's Cairns Post there was quite a reader frenzy re Grey Nomads. Apart from the usual redneck suspects, most people agreed that Cairns' van parks have got it wrong. I agree, and I am a Cairns' resident (until we buy our rig). Try this link and leave your comments...www.cairns.com.au/Nomads 'ki...

I received and distributed this email. Now I share it with you. "We're "broke" & can't help our own Seniors, Troops, Orphans, Homeless etc. In the last month we have provided aid to Haiti , Chile , and Turkey , Greece , Pakistan . Our pensioners living on a 'fixed incom...

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I read that rent assistance can be claimed through Centrelink. I am a War Widow and am intending travelling May - October. Can I claim rent assistance for caravan parks when I am away from home?

As I work in an aged care facility on travels around Australia just wondering what you think of aged care in Australia, I would like you to be honest and see if you feel the same as I do Happy safe travels to all bettyboop

Can anyone advise on any experience they may have had in purchasing or using a set top box in their caravan. My preference is to install an AC/DC box but I am having difficulty in locating any distributors or reviews on their success. There are a couple of brands on the internet, but I have no knowledge of...

I have a 1988 Regal pop top which has a leak somewhere at the front, resulting in rot starting in the frame. I have carefully siliconed every possible ingress point, but still it leaks. It also had a small leak onto the single bed across the rear, but silicone around the window frame and the tail light...

Hi to all travellers and those preparing. We are now one giant step forward and now the proud owners of our tow vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Landcruisier turbo Diesel with low ks. currently being detailed etc and will have it in about a week. Looking at getting a new Polaris in dash sat nav with rear camers,...

thanks for the replies --- sounds a lot easier than i thought iy would be but to continue on -- which states/territories require a "annual roadworthy test" for vechiles like in NSW. and how much variation in $$$ is there for rego/third party ins --- is getting quite hefty in NSW Coyo...

If you have any plans to travel or do anthing at all, DON'T PUT IT OFF!! My friend was in her early 60's and they had such grand plans on doing the lap and going overseas to catch up with rellies and holidays with the grandies and NOW IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. She was feeling unwell yesterday and choked while...

Well folks I survived my 1st trip to Mildura and back I had an absolute ball, only hiccup was when I locked myself out and a fellow camper used a hacksaw to cut off the clasp joining to 2 parts of my A'Van door so now I have to get it repaired but it saved me having to sleep under the stars (still a bit chilly for t...

Hubby and I have long service next year (3 mths) and would like to go to the west coast and then come home through Katherine, or the other way round. My question is what is the best time to go and which way? Have done the Darwin trip straight up and back over 4 weeks.

A young man called Chris from London wanted to buy a Christmas present for his new girlfriend.They hadn'nt been seeing each other for very long and she lived in Scotland. Chris consulted with his sister and decided, after careful consideration,that a pair of good quality gloves would strike t...

Pop the cork! We have just topped the 2000 member mark. (See our story on todays nomad http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/ ) I would like to thank everyone for all their helpful and friendly posts which make this forum such a great place to visit and belong to. We hope that you continue to contribute...

I'm sorry, this is a most mundane boring subject compared with exciting things like the Nullabor being GREEN! But I would like to know the best way to hang ones towels out to dry? I've seen towels hanging on awnings, bits of rope, folding clothes airers, over chair-backs. There doesnt seem to be a sui...

Hi from a newbie. After lurking for a while, we decided to join in, (Connie is the van). We have just bought a Windsor poptop for the two of us. While I had a camper-trailer for over 30 years, SWMBO had never sampled the delights of dragging the house behind. A week in a borrowed A-Van fixed that and we are of...