The Grey Nomads - General

jimbo · jimbo

I would like to ask my fellow Nomads if they know anything about .....(.You I) Insurance...I believe that they are new on the block and are a Sth African Company......Their rates are sounding to good to be true......Would love to know if they are known to you all!!! ...

Webmaster · Webmaster

The idea of discussing how Australia is changing is an interesting topic, however, some posts in the original string went too far and have offended several readers. Please do not post racist remarks on this forum it upsets many people and it does not reflect the spirit of kindness, generosity and i...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Just discovered this place returning from Sydney on Sunday. It's at the Derrick VC rest area about 10 -15 mins south of Marulan. The Towrang Stockade where the usual attrocities were commited by the Poms on their fellow human beings and they were working on the Great South Road, there is a really nice,...

ibbo · ibbo

I have just installed a Uniden radio transceiver uh 500 sx rm model.On my old truck cb it was just a matter of selecting channel 18 and away it would go.I am told that I should log in channels 40,39,29,20 and 18.Naturally I will only do this when I finishmy Master of Reading the instruction book degree.A...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

G,DAY Il try again Wont be long till we hit the road but just thought about tv antenna. I have had a look on the net and come up with: DX ACTIVE ZONE, HAPPY WANDERER & DIGIMATCH with so many people out there using them all, are there any comments about the yeses and nos i dont want to go spend to...

Bare Rambler · Bare Rambler

Hi .. We are looking to buy our first (small) Motorhome. Does any one have any advise regarding Coaster v Mazda T3500 v Nissan Civilian ? We are initially just looking at short weekends away. Thanks in advance. Geoff

dave06 · dave06

on the late news last night there was a story of a couple returning from a camping trip, didn't catch where it was, they were carrying two gas bottles in the boot of the car, somehow the valves were turned on, (accidental) burst into flames, he managed to get his wife out and unhook his trailer with the mo...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

g,day i sent a post on van antennas but ive lost it any clue how to find it lol

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi there fellow travellers/would be nomads Is there anyone in the forum group who has knowledge /experience with the above type vehicle. I am considering purchasing a 2006 low klm one.Any ideas what it should be worth ? I note it has a 3.0 lt turbo diesel as oposed to the new ones which seem to have a 2.4 lt...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

So we are in the grip of a heatwave that will end in humungous storms and we are all beavering away in the knowledge that after this heatwave the storms will cause flooding with possible loss of life ( yeah as if we are all boy scouts an are prepasred) meanwhile society as we know it is on the verge of collap...

Kantiki · Kantiki

There is so much fantastic, valuable information on this site, I want to be able to find it again in the easiest possible way. I have just read the "interesting figures" thread and discussed with hubby. As it will be some time before we can do the big trip, I love reading and collectiing hi...

Kenjo · Kenjo

Hi to all from an (old) Newbie.I would like to tap this pool of vast knowledge. First, a little background. Working with exploration companies in some very remote areas (mainly overseas unfortunately) I am not new to travel or the hazards thereof and have a pretty fair idea of what I need to be self suff...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Whilst browsing the net I came across a site dedicated to independant camping, I have included the URL in case anyone wishes to check it out. http://ozcamps.net/ Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John -- Edited by JRH at 16:29, 2009-01-28

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

I follow the blue skys, not the sun as such, and thank bloody goodness I left Vic and Sth aust when I did, you people down there are getting a little warm, its a lovely day here expected top 32 and humidity about 55%, jealous ,

VK3FEMT · VK3FEMT

Well finally got the jallopy in my hot furry hands. Its no hotel rialto, but whocares? Anyway, does anyone know of anyone in Victoria that knows their stuff about 3-way fridges (12v/240v/gas) as mine is not 3-way'ing. Runs on gas, although I have not tested this properly, just lit er up and made sure it...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Enjoy your Tasmanian adventure, Don't forget I want a full and comprehensive technical report on the ABT Railway..... Don't forget that if you go to Strachan you can get Huon Pine offcuts at the saw mill for DIY souvenirs, just check too if there is still a pile of XL sized mens clothes near the "of...

brickies · brickies

Is there any one out there that have had gas alarms fitted to there caravan or motorhome that can inform us about them

Bridgee · Bridgee

Following on from the 'motor vehicle insurance post' re being away from your garaged address for more than 90 days. We have just rang our insurance company RAC WA and was advised we are still covered so long as we have a current address where our vehicle is normally garaged. So can travel for 12 mon...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

This case should send up the price of a case to cover cab fares. Milo give me strength

ibbo · ibbo

I am amazed at the way fuel prices are today.Yesterday at Karuah u/l petrol was $109 cpl.Today would you believe $1.29.cpl.Heatherbrae ulp $1.30 cpr.Now the funny bit Diesel was only $1.24 cpl.We have to have protection from the blatant and arrogant fuel companies.Well thats my little whinge,com...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Insurance... (Preview) I would like to ask my fellow Nomads if they know anything about .....(.You I) Insurance...I believe that they are new on the block and are a Sth African Company......Their rates are sounding to good to be true......Would love to know if they are known to you all!!! ...	jimbo	8	1040	01:50 PM Feb 4, 2009 by jimbo
	Changing Australia – The string has been deleted (closed) (Preview) The idea of discussing how Australia is changing is an interesting topic, however, some posts in the original string went too far and have offended several readers. Please do not post racist remarks on this forum it upsets many people and it does not reflect the spirit of kindness, generosity and i...	Webmaster	16	1185	10:48 PM Feb 3, 2009 by twobob
	A Little Convict labour on my doorstep (Preview) Just discovered this place returning from Sydney on Sunday. It's at the Derrick VC rest area about 10 -15 mins south of Marulan. The Towrang Stockade where the usual attrocities were commited by the Poms on their fellow human beings and they were working on the Great South Road, there is a really nice,...	Basil Faulty	2	777	08:46 PM Feb 3, 2009 by ibbo
	UHF Radios. (Preview) I have just installed a Uniden radio transceiver uh 500 sx rm model.On my old truck cb it was just a matter of selecting channel 18 and away it would go.I am told that I should log in channels 40,39,29,20 and 18.Naturally I will only do this when I finishmy Master of Reading the instruction book degree.A...	ibbo	6	1077	08:36 PM Feb 3, 2009 by ibbo
	tv antennas (Preview) G,DAY Il try again Wont be long till we hit the road but just thought about tv antenna. I have had a look on the net and come up with: DX ACTIVE ZONE, HAPPY WANDERER & DIGIMATCH with so many people out there using them all, are there any comments about the yeses and nos i dont want to go spend to...	drongo & wendy	11	2279	08:02 PM Feb 3, 2009 by drongo & wendy
	What to Buy ? (Preview) Hi .. We are looking to buy our first (small) Motorhome. Does any one have any advise regarding Coaster v Mazda T3500 v Nissan Civilian ? We are initially just looking at short weekends away. Thanks in advance. Geoff	Bare Rambler	6	1726	06:31 PM Feb 3, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	talk about luck!!! (Preview) on the late news last night there was a story of a couple returning from a camping trip, didn't catch where it was, they were carrying two gas bottles in the boot of the car, somehow the valves were turned on, (accidental) burst into flames, he managed to get his wife out and unhook his trailer with the mo...	dave06	8	1115	06:21 PM Feb 3, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	a post (Preview) g,day i sent a post on van antennas but ive lost it any clue how to find it lol	drongo & wendy	4	762	09:06 AM Feb 3, 2009 by Xtrail51
	Nissan Navara 3.0 Diesel (Preview) Hi there fellow travellers/would be nomads Is there anyone in the forum group who has knowledge /experience with the above type vehicle. I am considering purchasing a 2006 low klm one.Any ideas what it should be worth ? I note it has a 3.0 lt turbo diesel as oposed to the new ones which seem to have a 2.4 lt...	Roostertales	3	1025	08:33 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Roostertales
	current affairs.... (Preview) So we are in the grip of a heatwave that will end in humungous storms and we are all beavering away in the knowledge that after this heatwave the storms will cause flooding with possible loss of life ( yeah as if we are all boy scouts an are prepasred) meanwhile society as we know it is on the verge of collap...	Basil Faulty	8	1160	08:19 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	How to store all this valuable information. (Preview) There is so much fantastic, valuable information on this site, I want to be able to find it again in the easiest possible way. I have just read the "interesting figures" thread and discussed with hubby. As it will be some time before we can do the big trip, I love reading and collectiing hi...	Kantiki	15	1198	07:47 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	A Newbie needs to solve a Dilemma (Preview) Hi to all from an (old) Newbie.I would like to tap this pool of vast knowledge. First, a little background. Working with exploration companies in some very remote areas (mainly overseas unfortunately) I am not new to travel or the hazards thereof and have a pretty fair idea of what I need to be self suff...	Kenjo	4	1244	04:59 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Free Camps ( Independant Camping) (Preview) G'day all, Whilst browsing the net I came across a site dedicated to independant camping, I have included the URL in case anyone wishes to check it out. http://ozcamps.net/ Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John -- Edited by JRH at 16:29, 2009-01-28	JRH	12	1671	04:50 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Bridgee
	blue skys (Preview) I follow the blue skys, not the sun as such, and thank bloody goodness I left Vic and Sth aust when I did, you people down there are getting a little warm, its a lovely day here expected top 32 and humidity about 55%, jealous ,	mike and Judy	16	1317	01:29 PM Feb 1, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	3 Way Fridges (Preview) Well finally got the jallopy in my hot furry hands. Its no hotel rialto, but whocares? Anyway, does anyone know of anyone in Victoria that knows their stuff about 3-way fridges (12v/240v/gas) as mine is not 3-way'ing. Runs on gas, although I have not tested this properly, just lit er up and made sure it...	VK3FEMT	24	3082	01:10 PM Feb 1, 2009 by twobob
	Bon Voyage Dave (Preview) Enjoy your Tasmanian adventure, Don't forget I want a full and comprehensive technical report on the ABT Railway..... Don't forget that if you go to Strachan you can get Huon Pine offcuts at the saw mill for DIY souvenirs, just check too if there is still a pile of XL sized mens clothes near the "of...	Basil Faulty	2	817	07:32 PM Jan 31, 2009 by ibbo
	Gas Detectors (Preview) Is there any one out there that have had gas alarms fitted to there caravan or motorhome that can inform us about them	brickies	4	1045	11:44 PM Jan 30, 2009 by xina
	Insurance update (Preview) Following on from the 'motor vehicle insurance post' re being away from your garaged address for more than 90 days. We have just rang our insurance company RAC WA and was advised we are still covered so long as we have a current address where our vehicle is normally garaged. So can travel for 12 mon...	Bridgee	3	922	10:24 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Bridgee
	The price of a beer (Preview) This case should send up the price of a case to cover cab fares. Milo give me strength	Wombat 280	0	956	09:51 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Fuel prices. (Preview) I am amazed at the way fuel prices are today.Yesterday at Karuah u/l petrol was $109 cpl.Today would you believe $1.29.cpl.Heatherbrae ulp $1.30 cpr.Now the funny bit Diesel was only $1.24 cpl.We have to have protection from the blatant and arrogant fuel companies.Well thats my little whinge,com...	ibbo	7	869	08:46 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Bridgee
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