The Grey Nomads - General

tonyd · tonyd

Looking to buy a diesel 4WD. Early days yet, but the vehicles in my price range (say, $25-30,000) seem to have about 100,000km on the clock. Now, I have never had a diesel, so is this a reasonable reading for a vehicle about 4 to 5 years old? And could I hope for, say, another 100,000km out of it before needi...

rogngab · rogngab

We went to our first caravan show on the weekend so many choices! Any expert advice not to touch, must haves? We will be heading out in about 12 months. We welcome any and all advice to us wee novices ! Cheers Rog and Gab Ps Carn't wait it s exciting

reza · reza

so i on the way home found this tiny little c/p in Snowtown SA wow it got 2 powered sites asphalted and very level and comes in at $15 a night

Bradbury · Bradbury

Would anyone care to comment on these.I am lead to believe they aussie made & have a 5yr warrenty on all parts which seems very good.Would appreicate any feed back.In Renmark at the moment & both of us are dying 39d.(we are from Tassie) Thanks Syd & Donna

ibbo · ibbo

Recently we had an overnight camp on the river bank a few klms out of Historic Sofala.A great free camp spoilt by idiots who make camp fires without much consideration for other people.Not the fires themselves but the sheer number of fireplaces.In an area say half a football pitch I counted no less tha...

ibbo · ibbo

If my owner ,Feeder,Best mate finds out that I am using his p/c he will go bonkers. My name is Wally and I own Marty and Sylvia.We go away toghether in our Penguin Van and visit as many scented places that my nose can endure.Why I am writing is to let other "Best mates,Faithfull,Lovable,protectiv...

milo · milo

Were on the road again in the morning , first Big trip in the Tardis.. heading to kimba,SA, 5 days over , then Adelaide for 3 or 4 days, then make our way home 4 days should be good i hope...

Ma · Ma

One more sleep and we are off. Tomorrow can't come quick enough. Nelligen for a week and then we will travel home VIA TOWNSVILLE.......LOL Now all you boys and girls play nicely while we are away and stay safe, healthy and happy. See you sometime in December. Bye for now Ma and Guru

Terro · Terro

A SPANISH Teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. 'House' for instance, is feminine: 'la casa.' 'Pencil,' however, is masculine: 'el lapiz.' A student asked, 'What gender is 'computer'?' Instead of giving the ans...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Is anyone out there running the DICK CEPIC FC-11 tyres? They are part of the micky thompson series. they are a 60/40 tread patteren.

Sandy · Sandy

Hi I am a newbie my husband Brian and I love caravanning we hope to go on the road for 2 years. Would any one out there know any good reliable mail services who would forward our mail from Tassie. Hugs sandy

gitsho · gitsho

Can anybody recommend a metal step/s for atv caravan. thanks Gitsho

rogngab · rogngab

hi my wife and i will be heading off on our adventure in a couple of years time can anyone tell us if you can have a satelite dish on your van to pick up foxtel and if so can you pick it up anywhere cheers rog and gab

Bradbury · Bradbury

We have sheep skin seat covers & every time (she who must be obey) alights from said vehicle she gets a belt.Is there anything i can do to stop this.And yes they are real sheep skins i should know i'm a Kiwi.Thats opened a can of worms i bet. Syd

Terro · Terro

Does this sound right? Terro.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

These are a couple from along the tracks.This was on the back of a motor home. I AM LOST. I am going out to look for myself Should I return before I get back Please ask me to wait. THANK YOU Economy. Due to the decline in the economy the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off untill further no...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Hi guys, Looks like no one had a suitable answer for you. Don't be put off by the bit of light hearted fun that came from it . The question kind if got lost in there some where,but there is a lot of good info coming through on a lot of topics . Hope we can all do better next time . As long as you are happy with what yo...

frogandtoad · frogandtoad

Hi we,re new to caravanning just short trips so far and loving it . We would like to know if anyone has used Therma Shield paint? Is it as good as they say and is it easy to apply? Haves anyone done the whole van or just the roof? Cheers

Terro · Terro

I am wanting to purchase and have installed, a CB radio. I take it that a UHF model would be the way to go. I have no idea on what brands are the preferred but would like to have an Aussie made one if possible. Will be for use whilst travelling the outer reaches of the blacktop with maybe occasional foray off r...

Disco Duck · Disco Duck

The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock The Farmer took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock. He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs, The float valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams. He stopped and turned a windmill on to fill a water tank And saw a ewe down...

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	Diesel newbie (Preview) Looking to buy a diesel 4WD. Early days yet, but the vehicles in my price range (say, $25-30,000) seem to have about 100,000km on the clock. Now, I have never had a diesel, so is this a reasonable reading for a vehicle about 4 to 5 years old? And could I hope for, say, another 100,000km out of it before needi...	tonyd	12	1212	10:58 AM Nov 3, 2009 by dave06
	what type of van (Preview) We went to our first caravan show on the weekend so many choices! Any expert advice not to touch, must haves? We will be heading out in about 12 months. We welcome any and all advice to us wee novices ! Cheers Rog and Gab Ps Carn't wait it s exciting	rogngab	10	1200	09:26 PM Nov 2, 2009 by Wombat 280
	My 4 week stint didnt work out (Preview) so i on the way home found this tiny little c/p in Snowtown SA wow it got 2 powered sites asphalted and very level and comes in at $15 a night	reza	16	1247	09:08 PM Nov 2, 2009 by Wombat 280
	EVAKOOL FRIDGES (Preview) Would anyone care to comment on these.I am lead to believe they aussie made & have a 5yr warrenty on all parts which seems very good.Would appreicate any feed back.In Renmark at the moment & both of us are dying 39d.(we are from Tassie) Thanks Syd & Donna	Bradbury	5	1564	08:48 PM Nov 2, 2009 by Palebushman
	Camp Fires near Sofala NSW. (Preview) Recently we had an overnight camp on the river bank a few klms out of Historic Sofala.A great free camp spoilt by idiots who make camp fires without much consideration for other people.Not the fires themselves but the sheer number of fireplaces.In an area say half a football pitch I counted no less tha...	ibbo	5	1082	07:42 PM Nov 2, 2009 by Mike47
	Human Free Caravan Parks. (Preview) If my owner ,Feeder,Best mate finds out that I am using his p/c he will go bonkers. My name is Wally and I own Marty and Sylvia.We go away toghether in our Penguin Van and visit as many scented places that my nose can endure.Why I am writing is to let other "Best mates,Faithfull,Lovable,protectiv...	ibbo	12	986	03:15 PM Nov 2, 2009 by Disco Duck
	were on the road again!! (Preview) Were on the road again in the morning , first Big trip in the Tardis.. heading to kimba,SA, 5 days over , then Adelaide for 3 or 4 days, then make our way home 4 days should be good i hope...	milo	13	1142	10:52 AM Nov 2, 2009 by dave06
	THIS IS IT !! (Preview) One more sleep and we are off. Tomorrow can't come quick enough. Nelligen for a week and then we will travel home VIA TOWNSVILLE.......LOL Now all you boys and girls play nicely while we are away and stay safe, healthy and happy. See you sometime in December. Bye for now Ma and Guru	Ma	23	1185	03:19 PM Nov 1, 2009 by Firefly
	What do you all think? (Preview) A SPANISH Teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. 'House' for instance, is feminine: 'la casa.' 'Pencil,' however, is masculine: 'el lapiz.' A student asked, 'What gender is 'computer'?' Instead of giving the ans...	Terro	11	758	01:23 AM Nov 1, 2009 by Disco Duck
	TYRES ?????????????????????????? (Preview) Is anyone out there running the DICK CEPIC FC-11 tyres? They are part of the micky thompson series. they are a 60/40 tread patteren.	justcruisin01	3	1029	07:49 PM Oct 31, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Mail Service for Grey Nomads (Preview) Hi I am a newbie my husband Brian and I love caravanning we hope to go on the road for 2 years. Would any one out there know any good reliable mail services who would forward our mail from Tassie. Hugs sandy	Sandy	14	1258	02:49 PM Oct 31, 2009 by Sandy
	caravan steps (Preview) Can anybody recommend a metal step/s for atv caravan. thanks Gitsho	gitsho	2	783	11:50 AM Oct 31, 2009 by PeterD
	foxtel (Preview) hi my wife and i will be heading off on our adventure in a couple of years time can anyone tell us if you can have a satelite dish on your van to pick up foxtel and if so can you pick it up anywhere cheers rog and gab	rogngab	22	2177	12:15 AM Oct 31, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Getting zapped when getting out vehicle (Preview) We have sheep skin seat covers & every time (she who must be obey) alights from said vehicle she gets a belt.Is there anything i can do to stop this.And yes they are real sheep skins i should know i'm a Kiwi.Thats opened a can of worms i bet. Syd	Bradbury	20	1803	11:57 PM Oct 30, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Motivation (Preview) Does this sound right? Terro.	Terro	7	680	12:57 PM Oct 30, 2009 by Rolly
	Quotes (Preview) These are a couple from along the tracks.This was on the back of a motor home. I AM LOST. I am going out to look for myself Should I return before I get back Please ask me to wait. THANK YOU Economy. Due to the decline in the economy the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off untill further no...	justcruisin01	22	1948	12:54 PM Oct 30, 2009 by Disco Duck
	ATT ,,,ROGNGAB. (Preview) Hi guys, Looks like no one had a suitable answer for you. Don't be put off by the bit of light hearted fun that came from it . The question kind if got lost in there some where,but there is a lot of good info coming through on a lot of topics . Hope we can all do better next time . As long as you are happy with what yo...	justcruisin01	1	621	11:08 AM Oct 30, 2009 by dave06
	Therma Sheild paint (Preview) Hi we,re new to caravanning just short trips so far and loving it . We would like to know if anyone has used Therma Shield paint? Is it as good as they say and is it easy to apply? Haves anyone done the whole van or just the roof? Cheers	frogandtoad	8	2526	10:52 AM Oct 30, 2009 by dave06
	CB Radio (Preview) I am wanting to purchase and have installed, a CB radio. I take it that a UHF model would be the way to go. I have no idea on what brands are the preferred but would like to have an Aussie made one if possible. Will be for use whilst travelling the outer reaches of the blacktop with maybe occasional foray off r...	Terro	21	2913	10:28 AM Oct 30, 2009 by dave06
	Has this been on here before?? (Preview) The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock The Farmer took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock. He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs, The float valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams. He stopped and turned a windmill on to fill a water tank And saw a ewe down...	Disco Duck	3	814	01:06 PM Oct 29, 2009 by Cruising Granny
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