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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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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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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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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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Wheel clamps
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Hi. Its disconcerting when you hear If they really want to steal it, theyll steal it. Are wheel clamps a case of you get what you pay for? Any advice on good ones that dont cost the earth? Thanks
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Cutting fire wood
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What is a good choice of saw for cutting fire wood when camping, a reciprocating saw, pruning saw (mini chain saw) or a hand bow saw?
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Road conditions Windorah, Euromanga area
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I am consdering driving to the above region in ther near future. Currently (June 2026) everywhere out there is flooded, so the trip is not on. But when the roads are opened, what is the condition of the road surface? I have a Subaru Forester which has a space saver spare wheel and nice soft walled tyres....
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Satellite Phones v Epirb
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The time is approaching for me to arrive in B/Hill and then onto Cameron Corner, and I am contemplating suitable communications for the trip. I will appreciate any advice and or comments, learned from your lived experience, as to which unit I should take; Epirb or Satellite Phone. As mentioned in an e...
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Word association
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On another forum, back in 2014, I started a topic called Word association. As of today, it has had 49,325 responses and 356,704 views. Maybe this will be of interest to some and may prompt them to at least post something. Let's see. Your response can be directly related or anything at all. How it works. I...
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Composting toilet
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Does anyone have any experience with replacing a cassette toilet with a composting toilet in their caravan. I realize that there will be some patching up but wondering about any other unforeseen pitfalls. Thank you.
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Heaters in Vans.
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Hi folks, not sure where I should post this enquiry so I started this one. I need to put a gas heater in my 2016 Jayco Outback 19.61-2. Firstly what is a reliable heater brand for a pensioner solo travelling. I was thinking of a 2Kw unit and had looked at a Giantz unit from Bunnings. Secondly where do you ins...
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Sat Dish
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Has anyone got a SPHERE ASTROLINK Satellite System- Twin LNB & GPS I would like to get oppinions on this sat dish compared to to the SatKings. Thanks Paul
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hi all what are people doing to quieten their diesel heaters down at the exhaust
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Ya won't be able to do anything soon, go anywhere!
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A report in our Townsville Bulletin (possible Courier Mail too) on the "Environment". Labelled "Caravan chemicals" - " the surge in caravan & camper usage within Australia could place extra pressure on regional wastewater treatment systems because of the chemicals commonly used in caravan...
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Townsville - Beware for travelers from the South & West
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Once again, a couple from down south has fallen victim to local car thieves. This couple came to watch the State of Origin & by not taking adequate care with their keys & handbag they have "donated" their nice red pride & joy (a late model Holden ute) to the joy riders that this city has in abu...
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Oodnadatta track
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I am looking for local Knowledge, at the moment the road from Coober Pedy to Oodnadatta is open as is the track from there to William creek open for 4x4s.
But from William creek to Marree its closed. There has not been any rain now for 2 days, does any one experienced in this part of our great land, have any...
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Nuclear Exploit Kit Re-direct 4
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Am getting this message " Nuclear Exploit Kit Re-direct 4" from my virus checker each time I log into this site. Anyone know what it is? Apparently it is serious, but why is this site giving it to me?
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CMCA Insurance help
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Im leaving nrma because of 34% increase in my premium. Ive got some other quotes online but would like one from cmca but you have to be a member and I dont really want to pay by joining just to get a quote which i may not accept. The benefits offered by them for members are not of much help to me either. im looki...
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