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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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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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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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Road Train Etiquette
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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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Front window
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Hi Guys, My caravan has a front window with a fold down cover (?) How reliable are these windows not to leak in bad weather? How do I check the seal? Thanks, Jay-Jay
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caravan park advice
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Hi everybody, Just discovered this site. What a great idea. I'm new to this travelling game and just wondered if anyone out there has some advice for me on caravan parks. I'm keen to do 'The Big One' in six months or so and am obviously keen to keep costs down as much as possible. I've been a bit shock...
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Word association
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On another forum, back in 2014, I started a topic called Word association. As of today, it has had 49,325 responses and 356,704 views. Maybe this will be of interest to some and may prompt them to at least post something. Let's see. Your response can be directly related or anything at all. How it works. I...
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IVECO SERVICE
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A heads up to anyone who has an Iveco Daily motor home. In August my Iveco had a warning light come up on the dashboard showing an Automatic Transmission failure. The vehicle was towed to Prestige Iveco Truck Centre on the Princes Highway, Dandenong. They had the vehicle for 10 days before they looked...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee for towing
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Hi Guys, Thinking of a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 3lt diesel to tow a 21ft Jayco Silverline, currently using a Holden Colorado 2.8lt diesel (Just a little bit underpowered). Love to hear from people who are currently doing something similar. No Jeep bashers please - its old Interested in cruising spe...
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Poptop annexe ?
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Im looking at putting an annexe on our poptop, but use shade cloth front and sides. i am aware I can purchase anti flap bars for the side which clamps onto the awning and has a rope track for the side to slide into. has anyone had actual experience in doing this and is there anything I need to be aware of? als...
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slight wobble
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The last few weeks when towing the van i have noticed a slight wobble. About 6months ago i replace the rear springs and struts on my 2016 Pajero and the next couple of outing it was towing great. I have a tool box on the front of the van and took out one of the 9kg gas bottles and a few other things so reduced the...
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Tourist in Hospital after car & caravan stolen in Halls Creek
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/tourist-seriously-injured-in-vehicle-theft-halls-creek/105663948
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New driving tests for Greys
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Just perusing the can of worms that is the newly introduced driving tests for Greys. Along with reduced benefits for Greys based on age by MBF and HCF, I see what I have read as "over the top" to say the least and aged discrimination at its most blatant. It would be interesting to see per capita, the numb...
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i have read about painting the top foot of the awning with flex seal to protect from uv, has anyone here tried this or is there another product that might work. I cant find flex seal in AUS. in pint tins or such only spraycans that I would make a mess with. Thanks Peter PS warranty is useless 10 years adver...
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When an emergency vehicle comes up behind . . .
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What is one supposed to do: I'm stopped at the lights at a busy "T" intersection. I'm hemmed in by concrete islands and another car (s) beside. There's an emergency vehicle coming behind with lights and siren screaming. I go forward and swing right to be in front of the car beside me. The intersect...
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inflatable on roof rack.
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Unusual request, I have a 3.3 Inflatable boat powered by 10hp outboard motor. Which we take away with us when caravanning. Because of health reasons I can no longer get down on my knees when having to deflate the boat. So my question to you is, has anyone transported a SIB fully inflated on a flat bed roof...
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insurance
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i am sure this has been covered before but I cant find it. time has come to reinsure, I was with CIL for years but premiums got to a stage that I couldnt see the benefits. I went to another company but now they dont want to insure vans. Reccommendations please for a reliable affordable insurer Thanks in...
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some disturbing assumptions from TELSTRA
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One clause out of Telstra's additions to their terms of service.: Supporting Victims of Domestic and Family ViolenceWe may terminate your service without notice if you are alleged to have committed domestic or family violence against an end-user of a service. We may also transfer the phone numbe...
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