The Grey Nomads - General

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Having spent a few weeks in South Aust. I learned that in most states, WA excepted, Pensioners in receipt of the full aged pension find it is necessary to be a member of an ambulance fund. Here in the West this is not the case, one only needs to give St. John's ambulance a pension number and tran...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

As some of you will know I was recently put in a situation that required me buying a new car. After a quick look around I decided (against my gut feeling) on a KIA SORENTO turbo Diesel. I was somewhat dissuaded by some negativity on the part of the reviewers but now having 4000 km on it and having pulled my 18...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

So I'm driving home from a luncheon engagement today at around 60km/ph the limit.... I'm overtaken by a woman at very high speed and it's pouring rain visibility is about 100 - 150 metres..... She loses control, the car does some amazing par de der from some automotive ballet I have not seen and she ends...

mikeody · mikeody

Hello again everybody, We are continuing our research into adding air con to our 1989 Coromal Aussie Tourer. Whilst the 'cheaper' option of a split 'house' system is still very much on our agenda [thanks to all those that replied previously], before making a final decision we are now looking at the mo...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

It's been raining all day here in Adelaide, been a long time since we have rain like this here. Downside, idiots on the road not driving to the conditions (oops should of read Basil's Post before posting) -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 16:37, 2008-12-12

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi everyone -finally with help from Pam to Cruising granny I realised you need to click on the photo in the box once uplaoded !-step 10 on "granny's Pic"topic. Thanks Pam and Dave for the help. At the moment I have put up a photo from our upper balcony in Loch Sport-A view that is both tranquil a...

lynnenbarry · lynnenbarry

Hi there folks, Havent been around much of late, as we are busy packing up and ready to head to QLD for Christmas. Just wanted this chance to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and great things for 2009. A little Chrissie card is attached for you all - don't imbibe too much - ok Best wishes and happy tra...

kesue · kesue

Has anyone used the Coleman twin burner folding cooking ring. Its the model that folds in half, and runs on a butane disposable cartridge. What are they like and how long does the cartridge last. Any comments would be appreciated before I buy. Keith

Bear59 · Bear59

G'Day All, interested in your opinions regarding working and travelling. I'm a welder with a background in caravan repairs amongst other things. I'm interested in what sort of demand you've either noticed first hand or your general opinion on the potential for enough work (of a independent na...

Valderi · Valderi

Hello everyone Well I am still working hard on my van which is really starting to take shape into a motorhome as she now has a fridge, bed, sink and gas top. There are fresh pics up on my website for you to browse. There are two pages now so be sure to check them both out. http://www.fwillustrations.com/i...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

For those that like a tipple but hate getting up during the night -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 18:06, 2008-12-12

Pam · Pam

Congrats on your upgraded status Basil.

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi Dave I have uploaded a photo into the box in my avatar but for some reason cannot get it to save or attach ? what am I missing

PeterH · PeterH

Thinking about purchasing a Nissan X Trail to tow the pop top (1450kgs). The specs say it is capable with 2,000 capacity, but I'm unsure about the power with only 125Kw. Still a couple of years away from travelling across the wide brown land, but am occupied at the moment with short 2/3 weeks trips when...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Monday I am heading to Mount Gambier ( work) via Keith, Bordertown and Naracoorte returning Friday via the Coorong. Thought I might investigate a few free camps whilst down that way, seeing we are heading that way in feb, can anybody add to whats in the Camps 4 book? Some one recommended Black ****atoo...

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

Why is it so hard caterisering Camper Trailers for registration and insurance.?...Sorry Sir...is it a caravan.No...its not got hard sides.Hmmmm...is it a tent...No.its got wheels......Hmmmm..has it got an engine...No..not last time I looked.Hmmmmm...Ok...We will register it as a box trail...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

G,day Im thinking of changing my normal plunge type brakes and installing electric. Being a retired plumber i know nutting about mechanics ,so question is are they easy to fit but more important what s a good unit to install, i have a small poptop van if that counts for anything. Emails or a...

Roostertales · Roostertales

Current prices in Melbourne seem to be around $1.04 for petrol and $1.40 for diesal -how does this compare elsewhere. I paid $1.25/LT in Loch Sport a few days ago

JRH · JRH

G'day, The B.O.S.S. and me have a 15 foot, 1984 Jayco Songbird Poptop and as she is a little long in the tooth I decided the time was right to retension the springs and undersling the axle to gain a little more ground clearance, well bugger me now I need mountain climbing gear to get in the damned thing,...

Bridgee · Bridgee

This is a special tribute to Dave on post number 1000 and his wonderful contributions to this forum. Remember that song by Harry Belafonte called The Banana Boat Song ???? Just to remind you it goes like this............. Day o day-ee-oh, daylight come and he wanna go homeSix foot seven foot eight...

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	Ambulance Cover (Preview) G'day all, Having spent a few weeks in South Aust. I learned that in most states, WA excepted, Pensioners in receipt of the full aged pension find it is necessary to be a member of an ambulance fund. Here in the West this is not the case, one only needs to give St. John's ambulance a pension number and tran...	JRH	6	1049	09:42 PM Dec 18, 2008 by Bridgee
	Tow Vehicle review (Preview) As some of you will know I was recently put in a situation that required me buying a new car. After a quick look around I decided (against my gut feeling) on a KIA SORENTO turbo Diesel. I was somewhat dissuaded by some negativity on the part of the reviewers but now having 4000 km on it and having pulled my 18...	Basil Faulty	8	1289	03:12 PM Dec 18, 2008 by mikeody
	Idiots on the road, what would you have done? (Preview) So I'm driving home from a luncheon engagement today at around 60km/ph the limit.... I'm overtaken by a woman at very high speed and it's pouring rain visibility is about 100 - 150 metres..... She loses control, the car does some amazing par de der from some automotive ballet I have not seen and she ends...	Basil Faulty	9	1172	02:56 PM Dec 18, 2008 by dave06
	Caravan Air-Con (Preview) Hello again everybody, We are continuing our research into adding air con to our 1989 Coromal Aussie Tourer. Whilst the 'cheaper' option of a split 'house' system is still very much on our agenda [thanks to all those that replied previously], before making a final decision we are now looking at the mo...	mikeody	8	1573	10:00 PM Dec 17, 2008 by Cupie
	Rain, Glorious Rain (Preview) It's been raining all day here in Adelaide, been a long time since we have rain like this here. Downside, idiots on the road not driving to the conditions (oops should of read Basil's Post before posting) -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 16:37, 2008-12-12	Gary and Kerry	19	1231	07:55 PM Dec 17, 2008 by dave06
	Finally -I made it (Preview) Hi everyone -finally with help from Pam to Cruising granny I realised you need to click on the photo in the box once uplaoded !-step 10 on "granny's Pic"topic. Thanks Pam and Dave for the help. At the moment I have put up a photo from our upper balcony in Loch Sport-A view that is both tranquil a...	Roostertales	3	835	12:20 PM Dec 17, 2008 by Smokeydk
	A Chance To Wish You All a Merry Christmas & a safe and happy 2009 (Preview) Hi there folks, Havent been around much of late, as we are busy packing up and ready to head to QLD for Christmas. Just wanted this chance to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and great things for 2009. A little Chrissie card is attached for you all - don't imbibe too much - ok Best wishes and happy tra...	lynnenbarry	6	921	09:45 PM Dec 16, 2008 by xina
	Coleman Folding gas cooker (Preview) Has anyone used the Coleman twin burner folding cooking ring. Its the model that folds in half, and runs on a butane disposable cartridge. What are they like and how long does the cartridge last. Any comments would be appreciated before I buy. Keith	kesue	4	1074	10:32 AM Dec 16, 2008 by dave06
	Need your opinion re work - welding/van repairs (Preview) G'Day All, interested in your opinions regarding working and travelling. I'm a welder with a background in caravan repairs amongst other things. I'm interested in what sort of demand you've either noticed first hand or your general opinion on the potential for enough work (of a independent na...	Bear59	13	1136	09:21 PM Dec 15, 2008 by Bear59
	Never Ending Story (Preview) Hello everyone Well I am still working hard on my van which is really starting to take shape into a motorhome as she now has a fridge, bed, sink and gas top. There are fresh pics up on my website for you to browse. There are two pages now so be sure to check them both out. http://www.fwillustrations.com/i...	Valderi	4	978	06:43 PM Dec 14, 2008 by Valderi
	New seniors wine (Preview) For those that like a tipple but hate getting up during the night -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 18:06, 2008-12-12	Gary and Kerry	4	749	05:45 PM Dec 14, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Guru Basil (Preview) Congrats on your upgraded status Basil.	Pam	9	1105	12:34 PM Dec 14, 2008 by dave06
	Dave -more help needed re avatar (Preview) Hi Dave I have uploaded a photo into the box in my avatar but for some reason cannot get it to save or attach ? what am I missing	Roostertales	6	955	09:23 PM Dec 13, 2008 by Cruising Granny
	Any one using Nissan X-Trail as tow unit for caravan? (Preview) Thinking about purchasing a Nissan X Trail to tow the pop top (1450kgs). The specs say it is capable with 2,000 capacity, but I'm unsure about the power with only 125Kw. Still a couple of years away from travelling across the wide brown land, but am occupied at the moment with short 2/3 weeks trips when...	PeterH	2	602	08:29 PM Dec 13, 2008 by PeterH
	Free Camps SE Sth Aust. (Preview) Monday I am heading to Mount Gambier ( work) via Keith, Bordertown and Naracoorte returning Friday via the Coorong. Thought I might investigate a few free camps whilst down that way, seeing we are heading that way in feb, can anybody add to whats in the Camps 4 book? Some one recommended Black ****atoo...	Gary and Kerry	3	882	07:27 PM Dec 13, 2008 by Smokeydk
	Registration and Insurance (Preview) Why is it so hard caterisering Camper Trailers for registration and insurance.?...Sorry Sir...is it a caravan.No...its not got hard sides.Hmmmm...is it a tent...No.its got wheels......Hmmmm..has it got an engine...No..not last time I looked.Hmmmmm...Ok...We will register it as a box trail...	Smokeydk	12	1156	07:27 PM Dec 13, 2008 by Pam
	electric van brakes (Preview) G,day Im thinking of changing my normal plunge type brakes and installing electric. Being a retired plumber i know nutting about mechanics ,so question is are they easy to fit but more important what s a good unit to install, i have a small poptop van if that counts for anything. Emails or a...	drongo & wendy	5	1871	10:50 AM Dec 13, 2008 by dave06
	Current petrol and diesal prices (Preview) Current prices in Melbourne seem to be around $1.04 for petrol and $1.40 for diesal -how does this compare elsewhere. I paid $1.25/LT in Loch Sport a few days ago	Roostertales	5	886	06:58 PM Dec 12, 2008 by rocan
	Mountain Climbing (Preview) G'day, The B.O.S.S. and me have a 15 foot, 1984 Jayco Songbird Poptop and as she is a little long in the tooth I decided the time was right to retension the springs and undersling the axle to gain a little more ground clearance, well bugger me now I need mountain climbing gear to get in the damned thing,...	JRH	0	678	06:15 PM Dec 12, 2008 by JRH
	Tribute to Dave06 on 1000 posts!! (Preview) This is a special tribute to Dave on post number 1000 and his wonderful contributions to this forum. Remember that song by Harry Belafonte called The Banana Boat Song ???? Just to remind you it goes like this............. Day o day-ee-oh, daylight come and he wanna go homeSix foot seven foot eight...	Bridgee	18	1135	05:44 PM Dec 12, 2008 by dave06
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