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Just doing last minute preps to head off to the Grampians tomorrow and am wondering about the gas cylinder and diesel container (20ltr plastic) sitting in the cage on the back of the Winnie in the Oz heat. Also the genny has a couple of ltrs of petrol in it. Is this a problem? It will be covered in black poly...

Hi all how do you kept an eye on the weather when free camping

.........and about time too! The Sister and I are heading down The Great Ocean road today for a 3 day trip. Haven't got a definate route, will just be following our noses. First planned stop tonight at Dandos campground. We will get the cobwebs out of the winnie, suss out any needs, then I will throw The S...

I figure if all you guys chipped in....... http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/info/FPE/index.htm Ah well it's the thought that counts, maybe the birthday ferry will bring an Ultralight instead....

Seeing that Basil is getting into the ultra lights - it reminded me of something I have been meaning to ask. We have decided that once we start the big trek, the one added thing we would like is a kayak. Not knowing anything about them or where the best places to access them any advise would be much apprecia...

There must be some grey nomads lookin to put an anchor down for a longer while....even get outa the van into an airconditioned kitchen! if you can check a sheep trough, and do the odd chore you would find the place real interesting....you can be ceo of the place once in a while.....We are a way from the oc...

Rather than repeat myself, take a sneaky peek at the solo forum and read my post there! Catch up with you next week! Cheers!

My partner and I will become Grey nomads in the next 2 years and so some serious planning and preparation is underway. We have decided that the way to go is with a fifth wheeler and are looking at appropriate vehicles. We are seeking advice from anyone out there on the type of vehicle we should look at,...

Hi all! Yeah I'm back from the test run and my facing is aching from smiling so much. What a fantastic drive. Reminded me of state highway 1 back home!! There you have to DRIVE! Magic place. The Twelve Apostles (still free) and staying at Red Johanna camp. Fortunately we weren't told until the next nig...

Dick Smith's has the Garman 310 on sale at $278 a saving of $200. This seems a pretty good buy, does anyone have one and if so, what are your thoughts on them. I have a LG LN800 at the moment that am happy with but it does not allow me to enter lat/long co-ordinates, some of the campng spots in the bible only gi...

may I ask if any of the members are useing Skype or Pal talk.....If so....What do you think of it ?

LOG ON: Adding wood to make the barbie hotter. LOG OFF: Not adding any more wood to the barbie. MONITOR: Keeping an eye on the barbie. DOWNLOAD: Getting the firewood off the ute. HARD DRIVE: Making the trip back home without any cold tinnies. KEYBOARD: Where you hang the ute keys. WINDOW:...

To all thought pop in leave a message to say hi to all in group as am new and looking forward to chatting and that with all cheers

A man and his wife were celebrating together 50 years ! Their three kids, all very successful, agreed to a Sunday dinner intheir honour. 'Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad,' gushed son number one ... 'Sorry I'mrunning late. I had an emergency at the hospital with a patient, youknow how it is, and di...

THE LOCAL UNIVERSITY WAS HOLDING A SEMINAR ON THE SUPERNATURAL THE GUEST SPEAKER STOOD AND ADDRESED THE AUDIENCE. "BEFORE I BEGIN " HE SAID, I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU "DOES ANY ONE HERE BELIEVE THEY HAVE SEEN A GHOST". ABOUT HALF THE AUDIENCE...

Does anyone know who may be a supplier of a low cost 12 volt motion detector to set off a security light system in an annex. I think I need a combined device that detects both heat and movement to avoid those false alarms when it's only the annex moving in the wind. Most of what I can find so far are 240...

This might seem like a silly question, but to a newbie who is just starting to plan ahead for our nomad adventure, how do you cope with laundry duty when you are on long trips? Especially if you are trying to stay bush, or in National Parks as much as possible? Thanks for a great site, I will be making the mos...

Hi all, I'm dipping my toe into 4WDriving to access some of the more remote parts of our great land and have been pondering the need/lack of need to get an offroad camper trailer. CTs are surprisingly expensive. Is there any great advantage of a CT against a good tent? After all, I don't have to tow a tent...

Two blonde girls were working for the city public works department. One would dig a hole and the other would follow behind her and fill the hole in. They worked up one side of the street, then down the other, then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day without rest, one girl digging a hole,...

Yes folks, we have finally made "The Decision" and actually have a time frame to execute it. We are aiming to be full time members of the grey nomad group in 18months (give or take). Yep, it scares the hell out of me, but I can't wait. Unfortunately we won't have the ability to live off our savi...