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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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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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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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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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Looking for a decent Esky
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Not a $300 one, something around $100 -150 mark, that also has at least 5 days ice retention. Also 30-40 litre. The last one we had and recently gave up the ghost, had an 8 day ice retention, 40 lt's, a lock, and was a Coleman, any suggestions? We have a 3 way portable fridge, that we use for longer then 4 d...
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Barkly Roadhouse closed indefinitely due to fire
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From the ABC - A key fuel stop between Queensland and the Northern Territory will be closed "for the foreseeable future" after a major fire in the kitchen early this morning.Key points:A fire has caused significant damage to the Barkly Homestead Roadhouse kitchenThe key fuel stop between the NT a...
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Beware the Tolls on M2 and M5
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Returned from Qld a month ago and went through Sydney on the M2 and M5, we looked at the website to do a toll calculation beforehand and it told us around $16 for the trip to the motorways via Pennant Hills Road. I was shocked to see on my Linkt account that I have been charged $39.78 for the single trip. Spok...
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Can I take a look?
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Tried living in a house for 3 years after spending 5 years on the road.
We are now looking to purchase a motorhome with an East west bed and rear ensuite.
Would anyone in WA be so kind as to allow my wife and I to have a look at your motorhome in this configuration?
We will probably have to fly east to buy one...
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Interstate One
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Hi. My wife and i who are soon to join the ranks of full time retirees are planning on purchasing a campervan. After much research and drive tests, we have stumbled upon the Interstate One campervan which looks to be an in house product of Beaches RV in Belmont. They appear to be well kitted and look to be v...
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Japan fridge noisy
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fridge compressor is noisy and comes on a lot. image to show model number etc
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Where to get potable water in Ararat, Victoria?
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Last week I spent about an hour driving around Ararat trying to find a tap available for public use... and failed. Usually sports grounds have a few taps around the building but I could not find such in Ararat. I have, and use, Wikicamps and am aware it shows a tap at the toilet in the main street... there m...
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Waiting List - What would you do?
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Hi Everyone, I'm struggling a bit with this decision and would value some input. I'll try to make it simple. We are looking to buy a Fiat Ducato Campervan. Either the 6 m or 6.4 m length. The layout (and price) we like is from Avan. We also looked at Avida and Jayco. But there is an 18 month + waiting list...
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water Tank Size
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trying to figure out what this means , no idea what the reservoir is We tried to measure the tank which looks like 180lt been away for 2.5 days notused a lot just drinking one 12lt shower small toilet flushing -- Edited by maids on Saturday 3rd of December 2022 05:14:49 PM
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Jeep Grand Cherokee for towing
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Hi Guys, Thinking of a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 3lt diesel to tow a 21ft Jayco Silverline, currently using a Holden Colorado 2.8lt diesel (Just a little bit underpowered). Love to hear from people who are currently doing something similar. No Jeep bashers please - its old Interested in cruising spe...
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Chain or 'Branded' Parks
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Not to discuss any particular chains, but I'm just curious about the benefits of membership. Do many users of these parks actually take out membership? Do you find it beneficial. On a recent trip I joined a few, that we planned to stay in (just overnight stays at this stage). Kui, Discovery, Big4. The...
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Wind turbine for charging batteries.
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Anyone using a wind turbine to compliment solar charging for house batteries?
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Fridge charging
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Hi all
Picking up our first ever caravan next week and this is my first post so I may have some dumb questions
If I'm towing without an Anderson plug will my fridge still be working? It's a standard 7 pin connector on the car and I do have a solar panel on the van. I assumed this would enable the fridge to sta...
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I have been using both these apps for the past few weeks and Im interested to hear from others that have used both. I have found the Camps App to be very underwhelming? Am I missing something? -- Edited by Ger08 on Wednesday 5th of June 2019 11:18:08 PM
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