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milo · milo

for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I have now had 2 Primus single burners which I use on a small Companion LPG bottle. I use for cooking if I cant have a fire. Both, including the one I have just bought, will go out when I turn down to a low setting. Any members experienced this, and have a solution. Perhaps there is a recommended burner t...

JayDee · JayDee

Did you know that when you empty your van fridge, if you place sheets of newspaper on all the shelves and in the freezer section you can close the doors and you will not end up with any mould? But I always leave the doors slightly ajar. Jay&Dee

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, We are going to stay at Rawnsley Park this week, and its busy there. We want to book a 4 or 6 hour 4 wheel drive tour before we get there. Has anyone done one of these tours, and which are the best ones ... hope anyone can help. Colin

Snardi · Snardi

We are travelling from Brisbane to catch the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne in a couple of weeks time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where we can do an overnighter close to the ferry.

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Hi all, I'm interested to know if anyone with a petrol tug has any experience using E10 fuel when towing. I usually run on 91ULP with an occasional fill of 95PULP. I've noticed at my new local United servo (opened this week) that 95PULP has been replaced by E10 95RON which is the cheapest of all, slightly...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://m.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/traffic-banking-after-bruce-hwy-rollover/3214027/ Aussie Paul.

hako · hako

This doesn't sound good. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-19/explosion-at-kilcoy-caravan-park/8823460

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Just be very aware and careful of the wind gusts in NSW at present . I came through a cutting doing 80 kph and the side wind near tipped our 6 ton motorhome over . Lucky there was enough room in lane to correct enough ! The gust wasn't long enough but lighter motorhome or vans could be in trouble !!

kiwijims · kiwijims

SEE FIRE UPDATES...... http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55325932/fire-updates/ K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Friday 18th of August 2017 06:45:00 PM -- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 19th of August 2017 12:30:28 PM

BOKO56 · BOKO56

I'm looking for any GN's experience in finding a reliable Van cover, I purchased a new ADCO cover 10 months ago for around $400. In the recent high winds we have had in Perth the straps that hold the cover in place around the front , back and underneath all ripped away from the cover causing it to rip along h...

Ranger Mick · Ranger Mick

Can anyone suggest a free camp between Halls Creek and Kununnura?

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I think the salesman told us 90 liters each tank. When I got my Hoselink water flow meter a couple of years ago I measured the water into the tanks and of course forgot to write it down. As we are having a couple of weeks away shortly I am making sure van is ready. I decided to measure and calibrate the water in...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi All, We recently bought a double water filter for the van. Although, we usually find water in caravan parks is good. How necessary do you think these are and what price? We bought one at the Toowoomba Caravan Show couple of weeks ago and it was quite expensive and so are the replacement filters......

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. We are heading up the Kidman Way NSW at the end of next week. Fri and Sat night in Devenish then heading for Lake Wyangan for a few nights to explore Griffith and other towns. Then thinking of Pub at Mt Hope and Bourke for a few nights each and exploring the rest of the Kidman up to the Q border. Does an...

adreamer · adreamer

Picked up the new 20ft Jayco Conquest and was taking a big chance on buying it over the Internet, but overall am happy with it. I have some things to learn like how to get the Thetford toilet to flush after emptying it (not sure where to put fresh water) Also not sure on how to get the gas hot water to operate,...

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	STICKY: Fire Updates ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM	milo	137	46113	12:22 PM Aug 19, 2017 by kiwijims
	STICKY: GN Merchandise update ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...	Webmaster	49	23055	08:03 PM Sep 2, 2016 by ballast2
	STICKY: What's the weather like where you are? ( First … Last » ) (Preview) Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...	Webmaster	3081	302935	02:09 AM Aug 14, 2017 by kiwijims
	STICKY: PICK THIS PLACE ( First … Last » ) 369 (Preview) None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...	Hylda&Jon	16946	3423651	01:29 PM Aug 20, 2017 by gooba53
	STICKY: MAGIC Place you have been... ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 15 ) (Preview) For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...	Basil Faulty	441	107633	11:38 AM Jul 12, 2017 by intouch
	Primus single burner goes out on low setting (Preview) Hi, I have now had 2 Primus single burners which I use on a small Companion LPG bottle. I use for cooking if I cant have a fire. Both, including the one I have just bought, will go out when I turn down to a low setting. Any members experienced this, and have a solution. Perhaps there is a recommended burner t...	bazzle22	1	41	04:45 PM Aug 20, 2017 by hako
	Here's a tip.re mould. .. did you know? (Preview) Did you know that when you empty your van fridge, if you place sheets of newspaper on all the shelves and in the freezer section you can close the doors and you will not end up with any mould? But I always leave the doors slightly ajar. Jay&Dee	JayDee	2	124	05:05 PM Aug 20, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Rawnsley Park Flinders Ranges (Preview) Hi, We are going to stay at Rawnsley Park this week, and its busy there. We want to book a 4 or 6 hour 4 wheel drive tour before we get there. Has anyone done one of these tours, and which are the best ones ... hope anyone can help. Colin	Splottboy	3	102	04:34 PM Aug 20, 2017 by Splottboy
	Overnight before boarding day trip on Spirit of Tasmania (Preview) We are travelling from Brisbane to catch the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne in a couple of weeks time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where we can do an overnighter close to the ferry.	Snardi	3	126	05:09 PM Aug 20, 2017 by aussietraveller
	E10 Fuel in your petrol tug? (Preview) Hi all, I'm interested to know if anyone with a petrol tug has any experience using E10 fuel when towing. I usually run on 91ULP with an occasional fill of 95PULP. I've noticed at my new local United servo (opened this week) that 95PULP has been replaced by E10 95RON which is the cheapest of all, slightly...	SouthernComfort	6	141	05:18 PM Aug 20, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Bruce hwy van & vehicle rollover.. (Preview) https://m.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/traffic-banking-after-bruce-hwy-rollover/3214027/ Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	6	387	11:13 PM Aug 19, 2017 by jules47
	Explosion at Kilcoy (QLD) Caravan Park (Preview) This doesn't sound good. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-19/explosion-at-kilcoy-caravan-park/8823460	hako	7	425	05:45 PM Aug 19, 2017 by RustyD
	Wind in NSW . (Preview) Just be very aware and careful of the wind gusts in NSW at present . I came through a cutting doing 80 kph and the side wind near tipped our 6 ton motorhome over . Lucky there was enough room in lane to correct enough ! The gust wasn't long enough but lighter motorhome or vans could be in trouble !!	Aus-Kiwi	8	339	09:38 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Eaglemax
	Caloundra fire: Authorities urge residents to leave as fast-moving grassfire burns along Bruce Highway UPDATED SAT 19TH (Preview) SEE FIRE UPDATES...... http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55325932/fire-updates/ K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Friday 18th of August 2017 06:45:00 PM -- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 19th of August 2017 12:30:28 PM	kiwijims	0	212	06:43 PM Aug 18, 2017 by kiwijims
	Recommendations for Caravan Covers (Preview) I'm looking for any GN's experience in finding a reliable Van cover, I purchased a new ADCO cover 10 months ago for around $400. In the recent high winds we have had in Perth the straps that hold the cover in place around the front , back and underneath all ripped away from the cover causing it to rip along h...	BOKO56	5	295	09:13 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Free camps (Preview) Can anyone suggest a free camp between Halls Creek and Kununnura?	Ranger Mick	6	631	10:01 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Ranger Mick
	Water tank capacities.. (Preview) I think the salesman told us 90 liters each tank. When I got my Hoselink water flow meter a couple of years ago I measured the water into the tanks and of course forgot to write it down. As we are having a couple of weeks away shortly I am making sure van is ready. I decided to measure and calibrate the water in...	aussie_paul	3	440	08:41 AM Aug 19, 2017 by John Kay
	Van water filters (Preview) Hi All, We recently bought a double water filter for the van. Although, we usually find water in caravan parks is good. How necessary do you think these are and what price? We bought one at the Toowoomba Caravan Show couple of weeks ago and it was quite expensive and so are the replacement filters......	Jay-Jay	8	510	07:42 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Kidman Way NSW (Preview) Hi all. We are heading up the Kidman Way NSW at the end of next week. Fri and Sat night in Devenish then heading for Lake Wyangan for a few nights to explore Griffith and other towns. Then thinking of Pub at Mt Hope and Bourke for a few nights each and exploring the rest of the Kidman up to the Q border. Does an...	Colin Penrose	7	453	09:08 AM Aug 18, 2017 by Colin Penrose
	went to Tassie and picked up my new van (Preview) Picked up the new 20ft Jayco Conquest and was taking a big chance on buying it over the Internet, but overall am happy with it. I have some things to learn like how to get the Thetford toilet to flush after emptying it (not sure where to put fresh water) Also not sure on how to get the gas hot water to operate,...	adreamer	15	686	03:19 PM Aug 19, 2017 by adreamer
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