The Grey Nomads - General Forum

Sherry · Sherry

Am heading out to Killarney soon and just wondering if someone can give me any details on the showgrounds - if power there, what amenities are there and what the charge is per night. Many thanks.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... "planning and carrying adequate water supplies are vital for travellers in Australia's Outback regions, survival experts have warned." Read the article here Cheers - John

JayDee · JayDee

The tradition continues. We are having a few close friends join us at our place for a M.Cup luncheon. Asalways will be a great day. We all throw $5 in to our sweep, so some one will be a happy winner. Normally we only turn on the TV for the running of the CUP. Would not have a clue as to which NAG could win, but me...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Heat exposure is believed to have claimed the life of a second person in outback Australia in a week. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-04/heat-exposure-claims-the-life-of-motorcyclist-daniel-price/10463290 K.J.

rayaroundoz · rayaroundoz

There's probably a billion places to go, things to do or experiences to be had throughout Australia.This is my list of 100 places to see or things to do on (this) trip around Australia.Not in any particular order....Visit Don Bradman Museum Bowral NSWVisit Winton QLDVisit Australian Stockman Hall...

JayDee · JayDee

Unfortunately, I have not been successful with ( SWMBO) and in this case she will be, as I wanted to take the rig to Victoria to spend a month over the feative season with two of our sons. Then tour scross to South Australia. Instead we are flying Qantas on 20th Dec. The sons for what ever reason want of re...

JayDee · JayDee

On our last trip up in the Burnett Region of Queensland ( Gayndah - Taroom area) bloody share farmers decided that they would like to take a couple of our traps. This is one of the problems with Red Clawing, that is trusting your follow trapper or RV owner. Glebe Weir and Mingo Crossing gave us good catch...

Mamil · Mamil

So this weekend's project is replacing the Dometic 3-way fridge gas flue vent. Bought a genuine replacement flue kit but old one has an extra piece that's not included with the new one - a white plastic cover over the flue with lots of holes in it. See pic below - old one on left, new one on right. Anyone kno...

Phill of Townsville · Phill of Townsville

can you offer a assortment of caravan park discount cards names that i can join... thanks Phill

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

For any travellers on the Bruce Highway north of Townsville Nov 19-21 - 8pm to 4am. The rail overpass (used to go into Qld Nickel's refinery) is going to be removed. Some vehicles will be escorted past the works but that excludes heavy & long vehicles inc caravans. They say to take alternative rout...

Poppabare · Poppabare

This morning, 20 - 30 kilometres west of Nullabor Roadhouse we came across an overturned New Age tandem van being pulled by a Pajero. The couple had recently sold their home in WA and were embarking on a round Australia trip. Thankfully nobody was hurt. On talking with the lady driver she told me she was...

Damon · Damon

Hello fellow Nomads. As a newcomer to the forum I would like to ask for some advice. I am considering buying a Mercedes Sprinter van and would like to hear any idea as to how reliable they are mechanically. I live in a regional NSW town where servicing and the supply of parts could be an issue. Are ther...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

There is now a two year free camping trial, in Bunbury WA, as from today November 1 2018 It is for self contained RV's 48 hour stay, and must book in at the tourist info They say that it will be policed, etc There is no dump point, but the council is thinking about one The caravan park owners are not happy Belo...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

It is legal to record for time shifting purposes a Netflix video - despite what their terms and conditions may say - this was established as "fair use" under copyright law long ago when VCRs came of age and the film companies tried to kill them. Whether you are permitted to archive these recordings to wa...

RosieW · RosieW

The husky was eyeballing/stalking/'holding' a 5' Eastern Brown under the house this morning. Just what you need at 5.30 in the morning. Dog is fine, snake is - NFI - crawl space too small to get under. Lots of escape/hiding points. So just watch out folks, the buggers are about.

kiwijims · kiwijims

Parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales are set to swelter through record-breaking temperatures this week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.The temperature in Melbourne could hit 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday 11C over the average November maximum.Adelaide, meanwhile,...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Firstly you may ask why I am posting about 5G phones. In time when they are fully rolled out the speed for Data on your phone will be way faster than the NBN if that is ever finished. So 5G will benefit the grey nomad. Main point I am raising, the Australian Govt in their wisdom preclude Huwei from being inv...

FENCER · FENCER

Could anyone give me a heads up where to locate hub domes. I somehow lost one on our last trip and am having trouble to find a replacement. Have looked on faithful Ebay to no avail In anticipation John

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

Just got an email from BOOST this morning and they have increased their data offered on their mobile plans. https://boost.com.au/anytime-plus-faqs/ Pretty good value me thinks.......

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, Early next week I will be going from Wollongong to Gosford. What is the best and easiest way to get through Sydney towing the van. Ross

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	Killarney showgrounds (Preview) Am heading out to Killarney soon and just wondering if someone can give me any details on the showgrounds - if power there, what amenities are there and what the charge is per night. Many thanks.	Sherry	6	580	08:55 PM Nov 6, 2018 by Sherry
	Experts say most Outback deaths are preventable (Preview) Gday... "planning and carrying adequate water supplies are vital for travellers in Australia's Outback regions, survival experts have warned." Read the article here Cheers - John	rockylizard	19	656	11:09 PM Nov 15, 2018 by RosieW
	2018 Melbourne Cup. (Preview) The tradition continues. We are having a few close friends join us at our place for a M.Cup luncheon. Asalways will be a great day. We all throw $5 in to our sweep, so some one will be a happy winner. Normally we only turn on the TV for the running of the CUP. Would not have a clue as to which NAG could win, but me...	JayDee	5	375	09:07 PM Nov 6, 2018 by JayDee
	Motorcyclist second person to die in the outback in a week..... (Preview) Heat exposure is believed to have claimed the life of a second person in outback Australia in a week. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-04/heat-exposure-claims-the-life-of-motorcyclist-daniel-price/10463290 K.J.	kiwijims	1	393	05:30 PM Nov 4, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Bucket List (Preview) There's probably a billion places to go, things to do or experiences to be had throughout Australia.This is my list of 100 places to see or things to do on (this) trip around Australia.Not in any particular order....Visit Don Bradman Museum Bowral NSWVisit Winton QLDVisit Australian Stockman Hall...	rayaroundoz	19	760	08:13 AM Nov 9, 2018 by TheNotSoGreyNomad
	what are you doing for Christmas /New Year 2018 (Preview) Unfortunately, I have not been successful with ( SWMBO) and in this case she will be, as I wanted to take the rig to Victoria to spend a month over the feative season with two of our sons. Then tour scross to South Australia. Instead we are flying Qantas on 20th Dec. The sons for what ever reason want of re...	JayDee	24	619	04:24 PM Nov 9, 2018 by Lakatoi
	Red Claw share farming (Preview) On our last trip up in the Burnett Region of Queensland ( Gayndah - Taroom area) bloody share farmers decided that they would like to take a couple of our traps. This is one of the problems with Red Clawing, that is trusting your follow trapper or RV owner. Glebe Weir and Mingo Crossing gave us good catch...	JayDee	7	455	01:42 PM Nov 15, 2018 by Cupie
	Replacing Dometic gas flue vent (Preview) So this weekend's project is replacing the Dometic 3-way fridge gas flue vent. Bought a genuine replacement flue kit but old one has an extra piece that's not included with the new one - a white plastic cover over the flue with lots of holes in it. See pic below - old one on left, new one on right. Anyone kno...	Mamil	9	306	08:08 PM Nov 5, 2018 by Mamil
	Caravan Park Discount cards (Preview) can you offer a assortment of caravan park discount cards names that i can join... thanks Phill	Phill of Townsville	10	681	09:17 PM Nov 4, 2018 by PeterD
	Bruce Highway to be closed at Yabulu (Preview) For any travellers on the Bruce Highway north of Townsville Nov 19-21 - 8pm to 4am. The rail overpass (used to go into Qld Nickel's refinery) is going to be removed. Some vehicles will be escorted past the works but that excludes heavy & long vehicles inc caravans. They say to take alternative rout...	Warren-Pat_01	0	345	11:02 AM Nov 3, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Caravan rollover - Ayre Highway, Nullabor. (Preview) This morning, 20 - 30 kilometres west of Nullabor Roadhouse we came across an overturned New Age tandem van being pulled by a Pajero. The couple had recently sold their home in WA and were embarking on a round Australia trip. Thankfully nobody was hurt. On talking with the lady driver she told me she was...	Poppabare	24	1122	10:51 PM Nov 6, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) Hello fellow Nomads. As a newcomer to the forum I would like to ask for some advice. I am considering buying a Mercedes Sprinter van and would like to hear any idea as to how reliable they are mechanically. I live in a regional NSW town where servicing and the supply of parts could be an issue. Are ther...	Damon	14	549	09:23 PM Nov 4, 2018 by Philw
	Free camping trial Bunbury WA (Preview) There is now a two year free camping trial, in Bunbury WA, as from today November 1 2018 It is for self contained RV's 48 hour stay, and must book in at the tourist info They say that it will be policed, etc There is no dump point, but the council is thinking about one The caravan park owners are not happy Belo...	Tony Bev	22	578	07:28 PM Nov 9, 2018 by JeffRae
	Recording from Netflix (Preview) It is legal to record for time shifting purposes a Netflix video - despite what their terms and conditions may say - this was established as "fair use" under copyright law long ago when VCRs came of age and the film companies tried to kill them. Whether you are permitted to archive these recordings to wa...	Mike Harding	13	547	02:55 PM Nov 2, 2018 by palaceboy
	Watch for snakes@1 november 2018 (Preview) The husky was eyeballing/stalking/'holding' a 5' Eastern Brown under the house this morning. Just what you need at 5.30 in the morning. Dog is fine, snake is - NFI - crawl space too small to get under. Lots of escape/hiding points. So just watch out folks, the buggers are about.	RosieW	10	593	10:51 AM Nov 3, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Early season records set to tumble as hot air mass looms from the north... (Preview) Parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales are set to swelter through record-breaking temperatures this week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.The temperature in Melbourne could hit 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday 11C over the average November maximum.Adelaide, meanwhile,...	kiwijims	2	306	08:44 AM Nov 6, 2018 by RosieW
	5G Phones. (Preview) Firstly you may ask why I am posting about 5G phones. In time when they are fully rolled out the speed for Data on your phone will be way faster than the NBN if that is ever finished. So 5G will benefit the grey nomad. Main point I am raising, the Australian Govt in their wisdom preclude Huwei from being inv...	Yuglamron	13	613	07:53 AM Nov 4, 2018 by Blues Man
	wheel hub dome (Preview) Could anyone give me a heads up where to locate hub domes. I somehow lost one on our last trip and am having trouble to find a replacement. Have looked on faithful Ebay to no avail In anticipation John	FENCER	2	389	06:59 AM Nov 1, 2018 by Hetho
	Boost now offers even more (Preview) Just got an email from BOOST this morning and they have increased their data offered on their mobile plans. https://boost.com.au/anytime-plus-faqs/ Pretty good value me thinks.......	Dickodownunder	5	493	06:26 PM Nov 1, 2018 by Mike Harding
	wollongong to gosford (Preview) Hi, Early next week I will be going from Wollongong to Gosford. What is the best and easiest way to get through Sydney towing the van. Ross	wombat50	12	371	07:05 PM Nov 3, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
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