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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...
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What's the weather like where you are?
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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...
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MAGIC Place you have been...
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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...
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The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.
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Fire Updates
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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
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GN Merchandise update
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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...
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Comments on Silverline 2015-2017 good or bad
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Thinking about changing from a Starcraft to a Silverline want the extra space & similar size 21.65 . Are there any problems that could/might change my mind. appreciate your comments. Thankyou.
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Celfi go R41 antenna
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I have a Celfi go in my car and am looking at being able to unplug it and place in the caravan. Luckily the my replacement tv antenna Winsig 4.0 has 5g antenna attached. In the car I have the adhesive antenna, works great but not much of a range. best case scenario is to be able hook up to the Celfi go in and out o...
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Some advice please
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Hi Grey Nomads I am a KIWI about to retire and spend the next two years travelling your beautiful country with my wife in a new caravan. I am at the stage I need to sign off on our tow vehicle , I know that GVM, GTM etc have been discussed at length so apologies for bringing it up again. I had pretty much signed o...
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HiAce poptop
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Hi, wonder if anyone has used any Brisbane installer and any comments. 2023 Gen 6.
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Bike security
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I've heard that if you carry bikes on the front / back of your van and duck off to the local pub for dinner, they bikes may be gone when you return. I've even heard that thieves in some places use bolt cutters to cut chain. Does anyone have any suggestions re bike security? (I don't have folding bikes so can'...
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Ford F150 Lightning arrives in Aus.
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Fords new F150 Lightning that Ford can't sell in the US has arrived down under with a base model sticker price of 230,000 buckeroos. The 500km long range version will set you back 250,000, and fully optioned 280,000. It will be sold in Australia NOT by Ford dealerships but by a company called AusEV, how...
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The relentless spread of fire ants.
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News this morning that fire ants are now in the Murray darling basin, How long is it going to take for pollies to get serious and commit some massive funding for eradication before we make the same mistake as the US, and dither to the point that eradication is no longer possible? If we wait too long, our n...
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Beef Road Dingo to Nebo
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Is Beef Road Dingo to Nebo suitable for caravans
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Gibb River caravans.
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Called into a caravan dealer looking for a spare part. Came across the Gibb River brand caravan, yep same mob as the Snowy River. They put many embargoes on our products but Aust still bringing in their cars and caravans as well as many other products. No way would I ever be tempted regardless of price. T...
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What has happened to Grey Nomads
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ttps://thegreynhomads.activeboard.com/t41992939/new-van-secnd-hand/?page=2&sort=oldestFirst
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Adding Kero to diesel for heater
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Is there a recommended amount of kero that can be added to diesel in the heater reservoir for cold weather? What can I expect as a result? B
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Problem Solved
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I found fitting and detaching the safety chains to the car one of the biggest PITA ever inflicted on the caravan community. Sitting on the draw bar fiddling around with shackles, not knowing if they were tightening, dropping the pin on the ground, the whole lot almost put me into therapy. Now, I have so...
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Coreflute
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Hi everyone, we usually insulate windows in winter with car sunshades now we are going to try coreflute. Anyone else tried it? Sounds feasable. Rocket
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Lost Wallet
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We pulled into Wiicannia going from Broken Hill to Cobar earlier this week and I decided to top up the car at the self serve 24hr BP fuel bowser in the back street as it was 15c/ltr cheaper than the servo on the Hwy. its was one of those unmanned pumps where you set the amount and pay with your credit card bef...
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