The Grey Nomads - General

Knight · Knight

https://www.climatedepot.com/2019/06/29/record-high-french-temperature-claim-called-into-question-hottest-rooftop-on-record-in-france/

JayDee · JayDee

It is 6.30 am on Saturday 15th June 2019 and it appears that I am the only member on line. WOW!!!. I had a bugger of a night. Woke at 2.30.. could not go back to sleep so got up and had a coffee, which usually means I can then go back to sleep, but not this morning. Finally gave up and got up at round 5.0am. Bugger...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Clothes store, Julia Creek Muttaburrasaurus, Hughendon Age of Dinosaurs, Winton. Cleaning Dinosaur bones Stockmans's Hall of fame, Longreach Tree of knowledge, Barcaldine Porkupine Gorge, North of Hughenden Elvis and FJ Holden Cafe, Hughenden Painted wall, Charters Towers Mary Kathleen Ur...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone. Can anyone recommend a solar shop north of brisbane. We are heading that way. We were free camping last night . the battery was saying 11 so we put the genie on to charge it up but it did not charge but in the morning it was trickle charging from the sun and now we are in a showground on electri...

Daryl620 · Daryl620

Just finished packing the van & loading the fridge @3:30pm for an early getaway Sunday, when @5:13pm received a phone call from the park manager (where the van is stored)......Van has been broken into, 2 smashed windows, whole inside of van sprayed with the fire extinguisher, luckily only mino...

JayDee · JayDee

We are currently at the NRMA Caravan Park in Woodgate Qld. Woodgate is on the ocean in land from Childers and is between Maryborough and Bundaberg. All of our Neighbours are here for 3 to 4 months. Majority are from Victoria. They appear to have a permanent yearly winter booking. Great conversationa...

Dncwell · Dncwell

Hello T1Terry, Thank you very much for your reply to my post which appearEd to be buried and now I have lost it in the mire of posts regarding these batteries. I did manage to read it once and as usual it displayed your vast knowledge in this regard and your description of your own two motorhomes concise an...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm thinking of heading to Queensland next year in order to escape Victoria's winter; to this end I investigated the details of bush camping in Qld and discovered that if I choose to lay down my swag at the end of a long day on any piece of dirt in a National Park or State Forest I am obligated by law to book in...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Spotted at Hughenden Qld. Two of these tractors went through pulling their vans. Joe

wendyv · wendyv

Our neighbours' caravan was recently stolen from a shed on a North-central Vic property. Police found it in Echuca, but when they went to locate it, van was gone again. Could members in that region keep an eye out for - Jayco Sterling, 2007, about 6 metres long,poptop, twin axle van. Rego SI6063. Photo...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...

Joker · Joker

Hi to everyone and hopefully someone be able to help me please! I am finally retired and can join the "Old Fart Brigade".. Ops sorry how silly of me of course I mean the Grey Normads! I am a poor pensioner after been married a couple of times (I know.. I know.. Slow learner.. Lol) so only be able to get a small...

hopetobenomad · hopetobenomad

Hello, we are a couple not retired looking to travel oz and work whilst travelling. We are in Tasmania and plan to return to this beautiful state. Any info greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. Please can you advise us how we can get an address whilst away? We are currently renting a house but as so...

iana · iana

I knew that would get your attention, imagine those mean and nasty cats in our outback! Recently I was talking to a vanner couple who had just crossed the Nulabour, and she said she saw a fox terrier on the side of the road, stopping and in the process of getting out to help the canine, a pack of wild dogs fo...

JayDee · JayDee

I also visited the Caravan & Motorhome forum from time to time. It now appears that the Forum will no long operate. Closing down if not already closewd down. I guess that it is good news for this Grey Nomad forum, as they may pick up some new members. Let's support this forum so we can enjoy all the tips...

Rainbownomads · Rainbownomads

Hi Can anyone recommend someone in Darwin who can service an Air Command Ibis? Thanks

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, As a few of you know, when I'm doing something to the van or car etc I like to knock up a youtube video of the process and outcome. Several weeks back, I finally pulled the trigger on one of those cheap $210 ebay chinese diesel heaters. The video has taken me 3 weeks or so getting the footage together...

gitsho · gitsho

hi has anybody got the new Foxtel box (i4)and is so does it work in the caravan when travelling.

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, our new van is ready in July, and the manufacturer, is asking if we would like RV Gard (actual name brand) product applied both internal and external, the cost being $1350.00 but I heard that once you use this product, you cannot use anything else, and to top up your polish and other stuff once it...

KevinJ · KevinJ

I am considering purchasing a light weight trail bike to carry on either the caravan draw bar or a bar on the rear of the caravan. Has anyone had experience in this or suggestions. I don't want to have to always disconnect the van to go into town.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Heatwave Weather (Preview) https://www.climatedepot.com/2019/06/29/record-high-french-temperature-claim-called-into-question-hottest-rooftop-on-record-in-france/	Knight	3	1250	01:52 PM Jun 30, 2019 by Knight
	Sleeping patterns, or lack of. (Preview) It is 6.30 am on Saturday 15th June 2019 and it appears that I am the only member on line. WOW!!!. I had a bugger of a night. Woke at 2.30.. could not go back to sleep so got up and had a coffee, which usually means I can then go back to sleep, but not this morning. Finally gave up and got up at round 5.0am. Bugger...	JayDee	18	1961	09:42 AM Jun 30, 2019 by JayDee
	Way out west in QLD (Preview) Clothes store, Julia Creek Muttaburrasaurus, Hughendon Age of Dinosaurs, Winton. Cleaning Dinosaur bones Stockmans's Hall of fame, Longreach Tree of knowledge, Barcaldine Porkupine Gorge, North of Hughenden Elvis and FJ Holden Cafe, Hughenden Painted wall, Charters Towers Mary Kathleen Ur...	Farmhat	2	1496	09:28 AM Jun 30, 2019 by JayDee
	Solar and battery (Preview) hello everyone. Can anyone recommend a solar shop north of brisbane. We are heading that way. We were free camping last night . the battery was saying 11 so we put the genie on to charge it up but it did not charge but in the morning it was trickle charging from the sun and now we are in a showground on electri...	the rocket	7	2086	09:20 AM Jun 30, 2019 by the rocket
	Holiday on hold (Preview) Just finished packing the van & loading the fridge @3:30pm for an early getaway Sunday, when @5:13pm received a phone call from the park manager (where the van is stored)......Van has been broken into, 2 smashed windows, whole inside of van sprayed with the fire extinguisher, luckily only mino...	Daryl620	13	1769	08:14 PM Jun 29, 2019 by Daryl620
	Southern Visitors during our warm winter months (Preview) We are currently at the NRMA Caravan Park in Woodgate Qld. Woodgate is on the ocean in land from Childers and is between Maryborough and Bundaberg. All of our Neighbours are here for 3 to 4 months. Majority are from Victoria. They appear to have a permanent yearly winter booking. Great conversationa...	JayDee	11	1228	05:50 PM Jun 29, 2019 by JayDee
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Hello T1Terry, Thank you very much for your reply to my post which appearEd to be buried and now I have lost it in the mire of posts regarding these batteries. I did manage to read it once and as usual it displayed your vast knowledge in this regard and your description of your own two motorhomes concise an...	Dncwell	0	1247	10:50 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Dncwell
	Queensland camping charges ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) I'm thinking of heading to Queensland next year in order to escape Victoria's winter; to this end I investigated the details of bush camping in Qld and discovered that if I choose to lay down my swag at the end of a long day on any piece of dirt in a National Park or State Forest I am obligated by law to book in...	Mike Harding	46	2424	09:23 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Webmaster
	There are tugs and there are tugs. (Preview) Spotted at Hughenden Qld. Two of these tractors went through pulling their vans. Joe	Farmhat	6	1934	08:33 PM Jun 28, 2019 by WDR
	Stolen Jayco Sterling van (Preview) Our neighbours' caravan was recently stolen from a shed on a North-central Vic property. Police found it in Echuca, but when they went to locate it, van was gone again. Could members in that region keep an eye out for - Jayco Sterling, 2007, about 6 metres long,poptop, twin axle van. Rego SI6063. Photo...	wendyv	0	1560	05:38 PM Jun 28, 2019 by wendyv
	Weight (Preview) Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...	Lozza1956	12	4406	05:09 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Pradokakadudavid
	What sort of caravan I am able to tow) (Preview) Hi to everyone and hopefully someone be able to help me please! I am finally retired and can join the "Old Fart Brigade".. Ops sorry how silly of me of course I mean the Grey Normads! I am a poor pensioner after been married a couple of times (I know.. I know.. Slow learner.. Lol) so only be able to get a small...	Joker	28	3094	10:55 PM Jun 27, 2019 by Eaglemax
	address (Preview) Hello, we are a couple not retired looking to travel oz and work whilst travelling. We are in Tasmania and plan to return to this beautiful state. Any info greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. Please can you advise us how we can get an address whilst away? We are currently renting a house but as so...	hopetobenomad	10	1483	09:03 PM Jun 27, 2019 by Ge
	Feral Cats !!! (Preview) I knew that would get your attention, imagine those mean and nasty cats in our outback! Recently I was talking to a vanner couple who had just crossed the Nulabour, and she said she saw a fox terrier on the side of the road, stopping and in the process of getting out to help the canine, a pack of wild dogs fo...	iana	13	1325	12:40 PM Jun 27, 2019 by sandgrooper1
	C&M forum closed... Bonus for G/N forum ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I also visited the Caravan & Motorhome forum from time to time. It now appears that the Forum will no long operate. Closing down if not already closewd down. I guess that it is good news for this Grey Nomad forum, as they may pick up some new members. Let's support this forum so we can enjoy all the tips...	JayDee	30	2603	08:52 AM Jun 27, 2019 by Santa
	Air Conditioner - Air Command Ibis (Preview) Hi Can anyone recommend someone in Darwin who can service an Air Command Ibis? Thanks	Rainbownomads	2	1674	08:23 AM Jun 27, 2019 by Rainbownomads
	Chinese Diesel heater install/review (video ) (Preview) Hi all, As a few of you know, when I'm doing something to the van or car etc I like to knock up a youtube video of the process and outcome. Several weeks back, I finally pulled the trigger on one of those cheap $210 ebay chinese diesel heaters. The video has taken me 3 weeks or so getting the footage together...	denmonkey	13	3245	12:13 PM Jun 26, 2019 by denmonkey
	Foxtel (Preview) hi has anybody got the new Foxtel box (i4)and is so does it work in the caravan when travelling.	gitsho	6	1192	11:27 AM Jun 26, 2019 by gitsho
	Caravan RV Protection (Preview) Hi all, our new van is ready in July, and the manufacturer, is asking if we would like RV Gard (actual name brand) product applied both internal and external, the cost being $1350.00 but I heard that once you use this product, you cannot use anything else, and to top up your polish and other stuff once it...	Branchie	10	5068	05:12 PM Jun 25, 2019 by Flags2
	Motorbike carried on caravan (Preview) I am considering purchasing a light weight trail bike to carry on either the caravan draw bar or a bar on the rear of the caravan. Has anyone had experience in this or suggestions. I don't want to have to always disconnect the van to go into town.	KevinJ	21	5510	11:13 PM Jun 24, 2019 by Eaglemax
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