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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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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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Ceduna Quarantine Station
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Just a question about travelling from Ceduna to Penong or Yalata and then doing a U-turn back to Ceduna without entering WA. Do the same quarantine restrictions apply as if you were coming from WA? Regards Robert
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extra police patrols in the flood afected areas . omg!!!!! wats happening to this country
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Tyre pressures
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HI All, I have a LC200 and have been told many different ideas on what pressures I should be running when towing my 2900kg van, rears ranging from 33 to 48 PSI and fronts about the same ranges. Can I get some ideas on what people are actually happy with? Cheers Vince
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bushman car fridge/freeza
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Hi people i would like to give a shout out to bushman , i have recently bought a new bushman 35 litre car fridge as i am getting ready to go away i tried it out to discover it was not getting down to below -14c so i rang bushman explained what the problem was and told them i were on my way on a fishing trip within th...
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Article on DIESEL TUNING
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Often spoken about and a constantly recurring topic in Unsealed 4 X 4 maghttps://dieselcare.com.au/chip-or-tune?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Auto%20fuses%20-%20a%20guide%20to%20not%20letting%20your%20...
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Fifth Wheeler Breakdown inconveniences.
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I have often considered a 5th wheeler and hav seen the odd reference here on the forum from someone possibly considering one. I have just renewed my RACV Roadside Assistance contract and have read that there are quite a few matters to be separately addressed applicable to these vehicles regarding t...
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Water tanks
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Greetings, we have a new van, Fortitude Ignite 20'6. So far so good after sales support minimal to non existent but feel the van is well put together albeit with some issues but being a 15 year vetran have solved most . The brand has seen water tank failures in that the support brackets are breaking. Ever...
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Q: Need Reliable Motorhome servicing in WA
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Hi, we are heading to WA for 6 months this year (2025) in a Fiat Ducato motorhome. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any good service centres in WA where we can get our motorhome regular service done? Pretty sure we'll clock up more than 10,000 Kms coming from NSW . Any recommendations/suggesti...
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Mitsubishi outlander
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I'm sad as it is time to sell my 1990 toyota hiace pop to. I'm thinking of buying a Mitsubishi outlander and wanted everyone's opinions on them mechanically etc. Finances mean I need to buy roughly a 2008 model. I'd love to get your advice. I'll sleep in it during rough weather but tent camp the rest of the...
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Overheating brakes
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Having a problem with wheel overheating. Single axle 17ft van. Is always one side only being the left. Have checked everything, bearings, brake shoes, magnets, adjustment to no avail. Last use increased setting as per directions & ended up with Lh side wheel at 195deg, rh side at 35 deg. Starti...
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Mc Hitch
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Hi all , thinking about changing the Std quick release plunger coupling to a McHitch . I've seen a few on vans and those I've spoken to have been fairly positive in their praise . Anyone on the forum retro fitted the McHitch on their vans and care to comment . I'm fishing for possible negatives that I haven...
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Checking a route - NSW Snowy Mountains
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Hi to all Just after some advice as to a planned route. Tooma - Khancoban - Geehi - Thredbo. Would this be suitable for a motorhome (7.5m) towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Looking at doing this trip in late April 2025. Any thoughts/advice appreciated. Thanks Les
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Halls Creek caravan park
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Google search today says the Halls Creek caravan park is "permanently closed". There is mention of a change of ownership. We were hoping to base ourselves there in August, while we went to the Purnululu national park as the Bungle Bungle caravan park is also permanently closed, and has been for some t...
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SOMETHING WRONG WITH SEARCH BAR
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G'day all. For the first time in the history of my membership of the GN's I am having a problem. Yes, I know, I'm getting old, and 'Uncle Al' has moved in and it depends on who gets up first in the morning as to who has a good day. Every time I enter a topic in the search bar on the main page it comes up as, 'there ar...
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