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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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STICKY:
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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STICKY:
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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STICKY:
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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STICKY:
PICK THIS PLACE
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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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Lunatic hotel, drake nsw
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would never have thought to name a hotel this. Between tenterfield and casino nsw. Had a great over night stop. Good food, a few drinks. we have 25 foot caravan and drove this road easily. Sorry about the photo. I have no idea why this happens. -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 16th of January 2019 03:...
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gMail & *!* Google
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I would assume many other nomads or travellers have gmail accounts. How do you stop !*#$! Google from blocking your account every time you shift (Google blocked someone with the password to .@gmail.com from signing into the account). This action is driving me around the twist! Or have I missed somet...
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Personal use of a Drone in WA
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I recently applied to use a drone on my upcoming holiday in WA & lodged the application with all the relevant information. Today I got this reply:Thank you for your application to fly a remotely piloted aircraft in WAs national parks and other conservation reserves. There is no longer a require...
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police infringement notice
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Hi we are selling up and going on the road full time so will have no fixed address we don't have someones address to use, so what do we do re registration of vehicles i think if i pay rego online and just leave my old address ? or do i use the caravan park that i am staying in at that particular time, but with any...
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Rejoice - slow driver fined
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it had to happen sooner or later https://thewest.com.au/news/traffic/police-fine-driver-for-going-too-slow-on-mitchell-freeway-near-greenwood-ng-b881074071z
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Questionaire/checklist for caravan dealers
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Gday... See the questionaire/checklist in the link below that was posted earlier this year. There is no need for comments to the poll, as most of the opinions have been aired on the older thread. Just indicate 'yes' or 'no' please. https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/download.spark?id=220...
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Front wheel drive
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Hello My wife and i are considering purchasing a 2006 Sunliner Punto (Renault) front wheel drive. Can anybody offer feedback on these FWD's? I also have a small aluminium boat to tow (and launch) using this vehicle and I have reservations about traction on the boat ramp with a front wheel drive. Any fe...
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Tax on the average Aussie
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Can someone confirm these figures You earn $100 ..income tax takes $33 leaving you $67 You buy $67 of fuel and the excise duty on that is 48% aprox $34 So you have earned $100 and been taxed $67.
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Electric Vehicle Revolution
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The transition to the future or are Electric Vehicles more likely to gain a niche market in built up areas and some country towns for locals who do not drive far? This year several new EV models will be released including second generation Nissan Leaf, a smaller car seating 4 occasionally 5 people that...
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Ute canopy security
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hi all, has anyone added a alarm system to the dual cab Ute canopy ?. Looking for ideas for mine if anyone has one. -- Edited by Vernleanne on Saturday 12th of January 2019 01:32:19 PM
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Important Questions for Potential-Buyers of Caravans to ask a Supplier (Dealer)
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Before you consider signing a Sales Contract, and commit to any financial transaction Hi 'Vanners Buying a caravan is a very big investment, and it is essential that a potential-buyer thoroughly does their "home-work" beforehand, to best-ensure that they make a sound and wise investment. Fir...
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Who would've thought?
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I drop into WikiCamps from time to time mainly to look a campsite photos but occasionally read any interesting forum comments, today there under the heading And people wonder why Councils shut camp grounds a spin off of our Filthy CampersAnyway reading thru the comments you discover that two poster...
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Non-Compliant Camping Toolkit
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Sorry, but removing the link, it was posted on the understanding it would not be broadcast. One wonders how organisations can get the figures that make up the graphs. Does Jo Blow and family inform the data collection agency before going on a camping trip. One wonders if the same group has done a study o...
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Silversun Caravans - seeking thoughts
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My neighbour is looking for a lightweight van for herself and the Sunseeker Pluto or Neptune look pretty good. Anyone got one, heard any opinions please? Were in the ACT and the ones for sale appear to be mainly in Qld so not a quick nip to have a look. thank you
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