The Grey Nomads - General Forum

Gus1949 · Gus1949

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.

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...

bobkat · bobkat

Hi All, We have a 3.0l jeep grand cherokee 8 speed diesel towing a 3.3 tonne van, I normally tow in auto normally achieving 16lt to 100 klm travelling 95-98klm p hr. today I was talking another jeep owner who tells me he is achieving 11.8 lt per 100 kl towing a 2.8 van as he was advised to tow in manual! I wou...

keiron · keiron

Hello. I am going to tour the Oberon / Lithgow area of NSW with my 11 year old grand son. Apart from fossicking and glow worms, maybe some fishing, what else does the area offer for such a child?? Any suggestion welcome; except computer games and TV. Reg's, KB

Cogs · Cogs

My daughter has a small rear door pop top and would like to add a Kings awning and room to the back. Can you screw directly into the van? would it go on the pop top bit or van? any help greatly appreciated! thanks

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I have heard that free camping, is going to stop, at Kershaw Gardens Rockhampton, in February 2019 I am unable to supply a link, as it is paid subscriptions, for this story If anyone has free link to this story, to confirm it, can they please post it Or perhaps copy and paste the article

CODHUNTER · CODHUNTER

I have recently purchased a Ford F250 to tow my 24ft Elite diamond series semi offroad van. Wanting to be able to carry my tinnie in/on the rear tub but still be able to have some secure access to the tub. I hope to also to keep the top of the tinnie in a position that may help with the wind resistance of the se...

limbo · limbo

looking at purchasing a Kings 160w fold up solar panel. Anyone have one. Do you recommend it.

kiwijims · kiwijims

Up to 20 fires were sparked by lightning strikes late on Thursday as thunderstorms rolled through the Dalwallinu area. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-16/fires-damages-millions-of-dollars-worth-of-wa-crops/10504886 K.J.

Paintar · Paintar

https://www.facebook.com/ABCGreatSouthern/videos/10156362389647156/

Lily2018 · Lily2018

I realise this is a very broad subject but I've been wondering for a while what people do with their day when they live on the road full time. Especially when staying in one place for some time. Would really like to hear your thoughts and experiences.

NoelB · NoelB

Hi, I drive a Mazda CX-9 and the specs say it tows 2 tonne and handles 100kg on the tow ball. The problem is the 2 pop tops I am looking at buying are 108kg and 125kg on the tow ball. Is there any way around this? I don't know much about weight distribution systems. Cheers, Noel

Bulariver · Bulariver

Hi Nomads, Has anyone got any suggestions on caravan insurance - I just got my renewal quote from CIL with a ridiculous increase - it's gone up around 50% over the last four years yet I have made no claim. I called them to ask for a better deal and was told no chance! Maybe they don't want my business. Any he...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I have been having problems, seeing Emoticons in Windows 10 Home Edition, using Firefox, on this website All I saw was a blank box, or a gif As I was unaware if the Emoticion was

which would have made me laugh, or

which would have probably made me laugh louder After reading all the post wh...

roker · roker

any.mature.people.like.to.vist.next.autunm.station.stays.w.a.?

hako · hako

This may interest some: Aldi have a limited offer for what they call a "Super Pack" which is unlimited standard calls, SMS and MMS plus 12GB data all lasting 12 months for $99. Aldi run on the Telstra network. The full story is at aldimobile.com.au Good Luck.

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	STICKY: Road Train Etiquette ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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.	Gus1949	30	4264	06:32 PM Nov 18, 2018 by VandC
	STICKY: Fire Updates ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (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	168	81220	06:36 AM Nov 17, 2018 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	51	34585	03:55 PM Sep 17, 2018 by rgren2
	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	3225	378373	04:04 PM Nov 17, 2018 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	19778	3954253	04:45 PM Nov 19, 2018 by Gaylehere
	STICKY: MAGIC Place you have been... ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 16 ) (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	471	149911	03:51 PM Oct 24, 2018 by RosieW
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	Lithgow for 11 year olds (Preview) Hello. I am going to tour the Oberon / Lithgow area of NSW with my 11 year old grand son. Apart from fossicking and glow worms, maybe some fishing, what else does the area offer for such a child?? Any suggestion welcome; except computer games and TV. Reg's, KB	keiron	10	304	04:46 PM Nov 19, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Fitting a Kings awning to caravan (Preview) My daughter has a small rear door pop top and would like to add a Kings awning and room to the back. Can you screw directly into the van? would it go on the pop top bit or van? any help greatly appreciated! thanks	Cogs	2	183	06:52 PM Nov 18, 2018 by Whenarewethere
	Kershaw Gardens free camp Rockhampton (Preview) I have heard that free camping, is going to stop, at Kershaw Gardens Rockhampton, in February 2019 I am unable to supply a link, as it is paid subscriptions, for this story If anyone has free link to this story, to confirm it, can they please post it Or perhaps copy and paste the article	Tony Bev	21	470	08:59 AM Nov 19, 2018 by montie
	Advice and ideas for decking out a 2004 Ford 250 ute. (Preview) I have recently purchased a Ford F250 to tow my 24ft Elite diamond series semi offroad van. Wanting to be able to carry my tinnie in/on the rear tub but still be able to have some secure access to the tub. I hope to also to keep the top of the tinnie in a position that may help with the wind resistance of the se...	CODHUNTER	3	186	03:54 PM Nov 19, 2018 by Yuglamron
	Solar panels (Preview) looking at purchasing a Kings 160w fold up solar panel. Anyone have one. Do you recommend it.	limbo	3	334	10:38 AM Nov 17, 2018 by Jaahn
	Fires sparked by lightning destroy $3.6 million worth of crops in Western Australia's Wheatbelt... (Preview) Up to 20 fires were sparked by lightning strikes late on Thursday as thunderstorms rolled through the Dalwallinu area. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-16/fires-damages-millions-of-dollars-worth-of-wa-crops/10504886 K.J.	kiwijims	1	203	07:29 PM Nov 18, 2018 by roker
	A few good words (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/ABCGreatSouthern/videos/10156362389647156/	Paintar	2	455	02:41 PM Nov 17, 2018 by HandyWalter
	Full time nomads - what do you do with your day? (Preview) I realise this is a very broad subject but I've been wondering for a while what people do with their day when they live on the road full time. Especially when staying in one place for some time. Would really like to hear your thoughts and experiences.	Lily2018	21	799	08:43 PM Nov 17, 2018 by rockylizard
	Tow ball weight. (Preview) Hi, I drive a Mazda CX-9 and the specs say it tows 2 tonne and handles 100kg on the tow ball. The problem is the 2 pop tops I am looking at buying are 108kg and 125kg on the tow ball. Is there any way around this? I don't know much about weight distribution systems. Cheers, Noel	NoelB	25	630	06:12 PM Nov 18, 2018 by VandC
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Hi Nomads, Has anyone got any suggestions on caravan insurance - I just got my renewal quote from CIL with a ridiculous increase - it's gone up around 50% over the last four years yet I have made no claim. I called them to ask for a better deal and was told no chance! Maybe they don't want my business. Any he...	Bulariver	12	391	11:45 AM Nov 19, 2018 by Bulariver
	Emoticons (Preview) I have been having problems, seeing Emoticons in Windows 10 Home Edition, using Firefox, on this website All I saw was a blank box, or a gif As I was unaware if the Emoticion was which would have made me laugh, or which would have probably made me laugh louder After reading all the post wh...	Tony Bev	2	304	11:31 AM Nov 15, 2018 by Santa
	camper.trailer.off.road.travelling.w.a. (Preview) any.mature.people.like.to.vist.next.autunm.station.stays.w.a.?	roker	22	515	08:49 PM Nov 18, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Aldimobile 1 year Super Pack. (Preview) This may interest some: Aldi have a limited offer for what they call a "Super Pack" which is unlimited standard calls, SMS and MMS plus 12GB data all lasting 12 months for $99. Aldi run on the Telstra network. The full story is at aldimobile.com.au Good Luck.	hako	15	643	10:56 PM Nov 16, 2018 by RosieW
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