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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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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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Andersen Weight Distribution Drop Hitch
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Looking at WDH. Has anyone has/had experience with the Andersen Drop WDH. I have a Jayco Journey Outback so a 8 inch drop model probably required. (And for those wondering, we have had no issues over the last six years with the van nor our previous 3 Jayco's). If not an Andersen I would appreciate input b...
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Best foot and leg massager recommendations
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All of us: As age creeps up on the bride she finds that she gets good relief to leg swelling, foot pain, leg and foot cramps from a small heated foot boot, that unfortunately is not up to too much usage. Hours of driving or sitting in the confines of the van are becoming a problem. She can't jog with me - eve...
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Internet/Phone availability
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I was just reading an article in the Griffith (NSW) Free News saying that since they have cut out 3G that 4/5G was useless in country areas of western NSW. I think they were talking about internet and not phone. I thought connectivity ability was the same. The reason I am asking this is I have to upgrad...
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Soon to holiday thru Western and central Queensland
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What will it be like in a month in Western and Central Queensland both roadwise and generally given the devastating floding. Fully like to add my cash to the economies but camps and even the more flashy parks I suspect will be a bit of a mess - and the roads - well who knows? B
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Van security
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Hi. I am worried about leaving my van when off grid or when there aren't many people around when I want to go for a walk / hike. I don't really want to fork out for a witi anti-theft device so I'm planning on a wheel clamp and hitch lock. Should I get a cheap GPS and hide it in the van too? Has anyone found a good GP...
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Ford Ranger WDH ?
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We are finally on the move, having sold the house and purchased a 2014 Ford Ranger XLT 3.2L with 3500kg towing capacity to tow our 25ft 6" Caravan. The ford towbar supplied has the capacity to tow the above weight. I'm not sure if I need a Weight Distribution Hitch? The problem being that the Hayman...
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coaster info
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hello fellow nomads, I expect / hope to be living on the road sometime in the near future. Unfortunately, I will not have buckets of cash. I'm not real keen on the used motor-homes that would be within my budget; and am now thinking I should consider the Toyota Coaster. Can anyone please tell me which yea...
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Eye Injections
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How do you guys go if you spend winter for say 3 months and require a jab every month. If they are more frequent this could become quite expensiv Any advice gratefully received Safe Travels all -- Edited by On The Move on Tuesday 1st of April 2025 06:26:43 PM
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Insurance increases
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I have a fairly large number of items - cars, houses, van to insure. I'm finding that without exception, all premiums are increasing by around 25 to 45%. I n some cases, ie, houses, the rebuild values have been increased by about 10%, which accounts for some of the increase in those cases. But it is the h...
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Gotta have rocks in my head staying at Halls Creek & Fitzroy Crossing?
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What's the general consensus about staying in motel at Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing? Some online info suggests it's not safe to stay but got to stay somewhere when travelling from Kununurra to Broome and not able to free camp.
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Xtend Outdoors - Awnings Walls Annex etc
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At then end of Feb we called into Extend Outdoors near Forest Glen on the Sunny Coast Qld to have alook for a new annex, our current one is about 15 years old and getting a bit tired. After checking out the various options we decided on the Australia Wide modeland placed an order, they booked us in to have e...
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A different kind of caravan
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We are still out there using our different kind of caravan. some of you may have seen us in some free/low cost camp site or road side rest stop overnighting on the way to our generally free water view campsites. Our 28 foot van is a bit internal space compromised whilst still providing stand up headroom...
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Brisbane to Broome
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Hello, I'm new to the site, so I hope this post is acceptably written. I am planning a trip in May with my elderly mother driving from Brisbane to Broome, down WA coastline, across the Nullabor, down the Eyre peninsular, off to Flinders Range and then home via Mungo National Park. I have purchased 2015...
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UHF radio , recomendations
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hi, i am thinking of buying a UHF radio ,i dont really want a permanent fixed radio , possibly updating vehicle not sure how soon, are the windscreen suction cap ,5watt 'plug 'n' play' GME , Uniden,Oricom radios any good , or would a good quality handheld radio be a better option, we are planning an Adela...
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