The Grey Nomads - General

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, Appreciate some info please, best spots for a week or so in Broome W.A. we have 2 small dogs also, also what's considered to be the best time of the year, we are thinking late June early July, but not sure if that time of the year is OK. Thanks for any help Regards Dave & Maz

Bru · Bru

Just wonderful, 10 in the morning and 36 degrees and aiming for 41. Not as bad as it sounds, virtually no humidity and I had a wonderful walk earlier alongside the Todd amongst all the gums

Spydermann · Spydermann

Like many people, I've been getting calls from the ATO, Solar Companies, LED installers, Insurance Companies, Telstra, Bigpond etc. The callers have names such as Mike Jones, Frank Smith etc. who speak English with a very thick Indian accent. Sometimes the call says Overseas etc and never show a nu...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi everyone, A quickie.....Does anyone have and use the 'Airhawk' comfort Seating cushion that is advertised on The Grey Nomads front page? How goes it?

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

After leaving Bundara picnic area ,5kms. further on is Jokers Flat campground,this is still in the National Park. The track down is starting to get a bit cutup,just take it easy. There are two drop toilets,one each end,some tables and fireplaces,plenty of native wildlife. Plenty to do or nothing,f...

Gabby101 · Gabby101

Hello Can anyone recommend a good portable ice maker machine? The last one we had couldnt handle the heat.

Cupie · Cupie

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/nov/18/scientists-develop-slippery-toilet-coating-stop-poo-sticking?utm_term=RWRpdG9yaWFsX0d1YXJkaWFuVG9kYXlBVVMtMTkxMTE5&utm_source=esp&utm_m...

ripkirby · ripkirby

HI to all. I will be traveling to Bairnsdale in Victoria next April for a Vietnam Reunion and want to avoid going through Melbourne if I can help it. On my last trip down that way ,I went the coast way down N.S.W and via Lakes Enterance. I want to ask if anyone one has towed a caravan ( 21 ft offroad) over the Om...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi everybody,We’ve had a request from bull bar manufacturers, SmartBar. They are looking to hear from a happy grey nomad customer. Does anyone out there fit the bill? Please email us on editorial@thegreynomads.com.au if you would be happy to write a testimonial for them. Many thanks.

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

I am not sure if this is in the right spot, but here goes. Part 1 The Omeo Hwy. the first Gazetted Hwy in Victoria. 157Km from Omeo to the Murray Valley Hwy. Can you tow a van,what is there to see,where can I stay,is it hard to get in with a van,can I bring a pet what facilities are there at each spot. Leaving Ome...

ZacnEllie3 · ZacnEllie3

Just looking for tips about travelling with a van behind a Pajero from Cooma to Bega via Brown Mountain. I have travelled the road before a couple of times in a car with no van and recall it being steep and windy so am looking for comments in experiences with a 2400kg van on behind. Any comments would be app...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Leaving Anglers Rest about 5 Km up the Rd,is the Bundara Day Area.You can drive down with a van and turn around. It is at the confluence of the Mitta Mitta and Bundara river. A nice picnic area with drop toilets and fireplaces.It is still in the National Park. A lot of Rafters set of from here,if I was young...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Coming back from the West two weeks ago the security door sprung open and broke the window alongside the door. After carefully removing the frame I more or less accidently found that lifting the window 'glass' panel straight up allows it to separate from the frame. That means that a replacement 'gla...

AusQld · AusQld

Hi, given the multitude of TV brands, could the Forum recommend a 12v 24 smart TV based on previous experience, ie reliability, reception and usability. Regards Wayne.

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi I am currently driving the Princes Hy in Vic east up to NSW. A bit of a goat track through the forests. Yesterday i was driving into a 75 posted corner and coming towards me was a typical twincab ute with a large van on the back, going too fast, obviously having trouble keeping it all on the road. Well up...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

RTM (Road Tech Marine) have new BM 12v/240v fridges on sale of various sizes, configurations. Does anyone have one? Good, bad, indifferent?

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, has anyone stayed at the Seisia Caravan park with their pet (no not your husband). I am told that a section called Palm Grove with-in the park, is where they allow pets.. Is this area ok and any info would be great thanks.

beaul · beaul

Have any of you called into a farm, and asked to stay overnight, have a chat and offer a 6 pack of beer, mention you could just pull over on the roadside but like the security of some ones property. i am an ex farmer.

Craig1 · Craig1

Please pause at 11 am this morning, in whichever timezone you may be. Don't let the shopping centres take this away from us, or even our own so time poor lives.

mixedup · mixedup

Are there any 12V air conditioners (including evaporative) that may be good for a Caravan that I could consider? Not sure if theres any new technology that has come out in recent times here. Im assuming a true condenser based air con probably is not available/appropriate for 12V, but then perhaps a...

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	Broome C/Parks (Preview) Hi all, Appreciate some info please, best spots for a week or so in Broome W.A. we have 2 small dogs also, also what's considered to be the best time of the year, we are thinking late June early July, but not sure if that time of the year is OK. Thanks for any help Regards Dave & Maz	miroku12g	12	1579	06:18 PM Nov 22, 2019 by LLD
	Alice Springs (Preview) Just wonderful, 10 in the morning and 36 degrees and aiming for 41. Not as bad as it sounds, virtually no humidity and I had a wonderful walk earlier alongside the Todd amongst all the gums	Bru	6	1660	04:47 PM Nov 22, 2019 by BW
	Nuisance Phone Calls ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Like many people, I've been getting calls from the ATO, Solar Companies, LED installers, Insurance Companies, Telstra, Bigpond etc. The callers have names such as Mike Jones, Frank Smith etc. who speak English with a very thick Indian accent. Sometimes the call says Overseas etc and never show a nu...	Spydermann	39	2483	11:22 AM Nov 21, 2019 by blissonwheels
	SOMETHING DIFFERENT (Preview) Hi everyone, A quickie.....Does anyone have and use the 'Airhawk' comfort Seating cushion that is advertised on The Grey Nomads front page? How goes it?	Dougwe	15	1711	10:58 AM Nov 21, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Omeo Hwy(C543) to the Murray Valley Hwy,(B400) Towing. part 3 (Preview) After leaving Bundara picnic area ,5kms. further on is Jokers Flat campground,this is still in the National Park. The track down is starting to get a bit cutup,just take it easy. There are two drop toilets,one each end,some tables and fireplaces,plenty of native wildlife. Plenty to do or nothing,f...	Plain Truth	2	1337	09:21 AM Nov 21, 2019 by Plain Truth
	Portable Ice maker (Preview) Hello Can anyone recommend a good portable ice maker machine? The last one we had couldnt handle the heat.	Gabby101	13	2167	08:28 AM Nov 21, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan Toilets (Preview) https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/nov/18/scientists-develop-slippery-toilet-coating-stop-poo-sticking?utm_term=RWRpdG9yaWFsX0d1YXJkaWFuVG9kYXlBVVMtMTkxMTE5&utm_source=esp&utm_m...	Cupie	7	2176	06:18 PM Nov 20, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dodging Melbourne (Preview) HI to all. I will be traveling to Bairnsdale in Victoria next April for a Vietnam Reunion and want to avoid going through Melbourne if I can help it. On my last trip down that way ,I went the coast way down N.S.W and via Lakes Enterance. I want to ask if anyone one has towed a caravan ( 21 ft offroad) over the Om...	ripkirby	17	2162	03:13 PM Nov 20, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	SmartBar request (Preview) Hi everybody,We’ve had a request from bull bar manufacturers, SmartBar. They are looking to hear from a happy grey nomad customer. Does anyone out there fit the bill? Please email us on editorial@thegreynomads.com.au if you would be happy to write a testimonial for them. Many thanks.	Webmaster	0	1104	12:09 PM Nov 19, 2019 by Webmaster
	Omeo Hwy(C543) to the Murray Valley Hwy,(B400) Towing. (Preview) I am not sure if this is in the right spot, but here goes. Part 1 The Omeo Hwy. the first Gazetted Hwy in Victoria. 157Km from Omeo to the Murray Valley Hwy. Can you tow a van,what is there to see,where can I stay,is it hard to get in with a van,can I bring a pet what facilities are there at each spot. Leaving Ome...	Plain Truth	1	1044	05:23 PM Nov 18, 2019 by kesa32
	Cooma to Bega via Brown Mountain (Preview) Just looking for tips about travelling with a van behind a Pajero from Cooma to Bega via Brown Mountain. I have travelled the road before a couple of times in a car with no van and recall it being steep and windy so am looking for comments in experiences with a 2400kg van on behind. Any comments would be app...	ZacnEllie3	7	1884	10:14 AM Nov 18, 2019 by ZacnEllie3
	Omeo Hwy(C543) to the Murray Valley Hwy,(B400) Towing. Part2 (Preview) Leaving Anglers Rest about 5 Km up the Rd,is the Bundara Day Area.You can drive down with a van and turn around. It is at the confluence of the Mitta Mitta and Bundara river. A nice picnic area with drop toilets and fireplaces.It is still in the National Park. A lot of Rafters set of from here,if I was young...	Plain Truth	1	1568	05:59 AM Nov 18, 2019 by Mike Harding
	Replace Broken Windows (Preview) Coming back from the West two weeks ago the security door sprung open and broke the window alongside the door. After carefully removing the frame I more or less accidently found that lifting the window 'glass' panel straight up allows it to separate from the frame. That means that a replacement 'gla...	Long Weekend	11	1438	12:13 PM Nov 17, 2019 by Long Weekend
	Best recommendation, 12v 24” smart TV. (Preview) Hi, given the multitude of TV brands, could the Forum recommend a 12v 24 smart TV based on previous experience, ie reliability, reception and usability. Regards Wayne.	AusQld	9	4841	02:07 PM Nov 16, 2019 by oldbloke
	Please drive to the conditions !! (Preview) Hi I am currently driving the Princes Hy in Vic east up to NSW. A bit of a goat track through the forests. Yesterday i was driving into a 75 posted corner and coming towards me was a typical twincab ute with a large van on the back, going too fast, obviously having trouble keeping it all on the road. Well up...	Jaahn	10	1223	11:02 PM Nov 15, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Brass Monkey 12v fridges (Preview) RTM (Road Tech Marine) have new BM 12v/240v fridges on sale of various sizes, configurations. Does anyone have one? Good, bad, indifferent?	Warren-Pat_01	3	3181	10:04 PM Nov 15, 2019 by Shrek
	Seisia caravan Park (Preview) Hi all, has anyone stayed at the Seisia Caravan park with their pet (no not your husband). I am told that a section called Palm Grove with-in the park, is where they allow pets.. Is this area ok and any info would be great thanks.	Branchie	17	2134	02:02 PM Nov 15, 2019 by Hewy54
	farm stopover (Preview) Have any of you called into a farm, and asked to stay overnight, have a chat and offer a 6 pack of beer, mention you could just pull over on the roadside but like the security of some ones property. i am an ex farmer.	beaul	15	1697	07:45 PM Nov 14, 2019 by Bushpie
	11 A M (Preview) Please pause at 11 am this morning, in whichever timezone you may be. Don't let the shopping centres take this away from us, or even our own so time poor lives.	Craig1	7	928	04:01 PM Nov 14, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	12V air conditioner (evap or otherwise)??? (Preview) Are there any 12V air conditioners (including evaporative) that may be good for a Caravan that I could consider? Not sure if theres any new technology that has come out in recent times here. Im assuming a true condenser based air con probably is not available/appropriate for 12V, but then perhaps a...	mixedup	23	1377	01:36 PM Nov 14, 2019 by beaul
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