The Grey Nomads - General

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...

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...

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...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Just spent 20 minutes trying to drag and drop or upload etc etc a youtube site onto this crazy site. Done it before many times but not in the hunt now. Go to YouTube and enter: Not an attractive site and see what we have come to. Might mention that Mount Warning here on the Gold Coast is now out of bounds al...

Lilias · Lilias

hi my name is Lilia and Im new. Im looking at buying a food ranger 4x4 2014 turbo diesel 4 model. Its got a GVM upgrade water tank extra battery. are they any good? How do they compare with Toyota Hilux D4D

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks

wombat50 · wombat50

Im looking for a mobile service person to come out and check and service bearings and brakes on the van on Brisbane Northside. ive called a few but they all want to do a full van service which i dont want as i can do that stuff myself. Anyone have any recommendations. Thanks Ross

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I have converted from deep cycle lead batteries to Lithium (some time ago) and a few queries have arisen in my mind as I contemplate the changes and management of same: Charging from an auxiliary array (no regulator) - connect direct to battery or to existing array charger/regulator? Is the roof arr...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

How hard would it be for rangers to download a list of paid number plates in a given campsite and do a quick walk-around in the site to locate non arrivals or unpaid arrivals late arvo? Then all he might do is tap on the miscreants and they might be blackballed on the Nat Pks site for back pay and a sizeable $...

2BREWS · 2BREWS

Best one out there

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Hi guys, after a bit of help from Jayco owners. I purchased a used 2003 Jayco Heritage 21'6" van recently, the batteries were stuffed so changing them over. There is a Breaksafe series 4000 brakeaway system fitted, battery good in this. What I am after is where does the black wire go from the front of the...

kdarvell · kdarvell

Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike?

John Curtin · John Curtin

Hi all, wanting to road trip Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth, time frame about 4 weeks Currently planning to stop at Cowra, Dubbo, Nyngan, Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tamworth. Any recommendations regarding what roads and towns to avo...

Silkwood · Silkwood

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/tourist-seriously-injured-in-vehicle-theft-halls-creek/105663948

GeoffSA · GeoffSA

I intend towing my 3.3t van with a 2001 gu 4.2td patrol from Wagga to Tathra, just wondering the easiest route.Thanks, Geoff

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has any one used a zipper repair kit to fix a broken zipper

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks

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	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	29879	4639825	12:12 PM Sep 5, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	STICKY: MAGIC Place you have been... ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 17 ) (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	495	343008	04:59 PM Aug 20, 2025 by Bicyclecamper
	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	3418	541887	12:43 PM Apr 4, 2025 by 67HR
	STICKY: Road Train Etiquette ( 1 2 3 ) (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	76	96487	03:41 PM Oct 20, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	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	174	248411	12:49 PM Jan 4, 2020 by Dougwe
	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	110945	03:55 PM Sep 17, 2018 by rgren2
	HooRoo ULURU (Preview) Just spent 20 minutes trying to drag and drop or upload etc etc a youtube site onto this crazy site. Done it before many times but not in the hunt now. Go to YouTube and enter: Not an attractive site and see what we have come to. Might mention that Mount Warning here on the Gold Coast is now out of bounds al...	Brodie Allen	24	2524	01:54 PM Sep 21, 2025 by msg
	Ford ranger 2914 are they any good (Preview) hi my name is Lilia and Im new. Im looking at buying a food ranger 4x4 2014 turbo diesel 4 model. Its got a GVM upgrade water tank extra battery. are they any good? How do they compare with Toyota Hilux D4D	Lilias	6	580	09:43 AM Sep 21, 2025 by dogbox
	Cartopper tinnys (Preview) Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks	Juspokinlong	7	565	11:55 AM Sep 19, 2025 by Silkwood
	bearings and brakes (Preview) Im looking for a mobile service person to come out and check and service bearings and brakes on the van on Brisbane Northside. ive called a few but they all want to do a full van service which i dont want as i can do that stuff myself. Anyone have any recommendations. Thanks Ross	wombat50	2	668	02:42 PM Sep 13, 2025 by wombat50
	LITHIUM BATTERIES charging from car/from auxiliary solar panels/from generator. (Preview) I have converted from deep cycle lead batteries to Lithium (some time ago) and a few queries have arisen in my mind as I contemplate the changes and management of same: Charging from an auxiliary array (no regulator) - connect direct to battery or to existing array charger/regulator? Is the roof arr...	Brodie Allen	4	860	01:45 PM Sep 12, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	GHOST CAMPERS (not) IN NATIONAL PARKS (Preview) How hard would it be for rangers to download a list of paid number plates in a given campsite and do a quick walk-around in the site to locate non arrivals or unpaid arrivals late arvo? Then all he might do is tap on the miscreants and they might be blackballed on the Nat Pks site for back pay and a sizeable $...	Brodie Allen	7	787	12:08 AM Sep 12, 2025 by msg
	Jerry can holders (Preview) Best one out there	2BREWS	7	747	07:40 PM Sep 10, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	Breaksafe series 4000 (Preview) Hi guys, after a bit of help from Jayco owners. I purchased a used 2003 Jayco Heritage 21'6" van recently, the batteries were stuffed so changing them over. There is a Breaksafe series 4000 brakeaway system fitted, battery good in this. What I am after is where does the black wire go from the front of the...	Dreamcaster51	3	288	04:26 PM Sep 9, 2025 by Dreamcaster51
	Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike? (Preview) Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike?	kdarvell	0	423	03:19 PM Sep 7, 2025 by kdarvell
	Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth (Preview) Hi all, wanting to road trip Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth, time frame about 4 weeks Currently planning to stop at Cowra, Dubbo, Nyngan, Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tamworth. Any recommendations regarding what roads and towns to avo...	John Curtin	2	515	08:00 AM Sep 6, 2025 by rmoor
	Tourist in Hospital after car & caravan stolen in Halls Creek ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/tourist-seriously-injured-in-vehicle-theft-halls-creek/105663948	Silkwood	77	2960	06:18 PM Sep 3, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Travelling to Tathra (Preview) I intend towing my 3.3t van with a 2001 gu 4.2td patrol from Wagga to Tathra, just wondering the easiest route.Thanks, Geoff	GeoffSA	9	652	08:30 AM Sep 1, 2025 by GeoffSA
	zipper zipper (Preview) hi all has any one used a zipper repair kit to fix a broken zipper	snap1946	0	487	07:25 AM Sep 1, 2025 by snap1946
	Cartopper tinnys (Preview) Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks	Juspokinlong	0	183	08:48 AM Aug 30, 2025 by Juspokinlong
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