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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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CMCA Insurance help
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Im leaving nrma because of 34% increase in my premium. Ive got some other quotes online but would like one from cmca but you have to be a member and I dont really want to pay by joining just to get a quote which i may not accept. The benefits offered by them for members are not of much help to me either. im looki...
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Oodnadatta track
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I am looking for local Knowledge, at the moment the road from Coober Pedy to Oodnadatta is open as is the track from there to William creek open for 4x4s.
But from William creek to Marree its closed. There has not been any rain now for 2 days, does any one experienced in this part of our great land, have any...
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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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accountability
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https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/popular-caravan-youtubers-ordered-to-pay-more-than-1-million-for-misleading-representations/news-story/8e994420af81cd4dff04786c1f45...
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Changing gas to new connections
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Has anyone changed their gas bottle connection to the new LCC27 (Leisure Cylinder Connection 27), for better gas leak protection.. our bottles are six years old, do we keep existing bottles, and have them converted, do I go to swap n go or try out the marine bottles that weigh less.. and yes I have to c...
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Replacing solar panels
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We have 2 x 120w solarking panels on our poptop, seems like one is now faulty, and of course I that exact size one is not available now. so it looks like I will need to replace both panels, we only use about 25 amps overnight from our 100 amp lithium, so anything from 240 to 300 watts is ample for us (were inWA,...
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Why do some potholes never get filled?
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/queensland-councils-discover-billion-dollars-of-forgotten-roads/106649006
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sights around Tibooburra
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Some weeks ago I sought help with my pending trip to Camerons Corner. Well, the time is quickly approaching for my little adventure; leave B/Hill 6th July..and again I am seeking some "lived" experience input. As planned, I will be accompanied by 4 adult Femmes and 1 apprentice lady, driving 2 x Rente...
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Disappointing service from Dometic.
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Had the need to replace the lock in a Dometic door in the van. The door is one of Dometic's "hourglass" style with the smoked glass closure over insect mesh. I took the van to the Dometic "service" department fully expecting them to service the failed lock - they only service Dometic branded equipmen...
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Air Compressor
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Could someone please recommend an air compressor that I can lift? I need to inflate my tyres to 80psi. Thank you.
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Starlink mini plans v satellite tv
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Do travellers still use satellite tv, and what are the ongoing costs . were working in coral bay for a while, and will have satellite tv connected soon, but we also watch Netflix etc our boost card has already used 50gb in a week and we use ten play also, but if we have satellite tv we wont be as reliant on in...
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caravan insurance
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just got me renewal which has gone up $200. looking for other insurers. Has anyone insured with New Wave insurance or Lets Go caravan insurance ?
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Be careful out there
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https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/woman-trapped-in-poo-for-3-hours-after-outdoor-toilet-collapses-in-australian-outback-11405262/
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Fuel supply/ shortages
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Please don't turn this political ! Just wondering how fellow travellers plan to manage fuel supply issues, and cost for that matter as we have already seen jumps of 30 to 40 cents per litre. We are in the Fraser coast area and have already see several local servo's run out of fuel with people panic buying...
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