The Grey Nomads - General

Kebbin · Kebbin

I drop into WikiCamps from time to time mainly to look a campsite photos but occasionally read any interesting forum comments, today there under the heading And people wonder why Councils shut camp grounds a spin off of our Filthy CampersAnyway reading thru the comments you discover that two poster...

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t65230351/questionairechecklist-for-caravan-dealers/

keiron · keiron

Hello to all Jayco, and other owners. I am currently corresponding with Jayco (St Marys Office) about some warping or buckling on the external wall paneling (aluminium), mainly on the passenger side of the caravan. After I supplied photos' of the dis-figurement, they responded that it was "NORMAL...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

We want a lightweight firebox. Needs to be under 8kg for our lightweight build. This one seems to fit the purpose and around the budget $39 but could go higher. 3kg, handle, folding etc. Has anyone used one or is there others we could consider? Aslo what lightweight "bricks" are available , have seen th...

mezza56 · mezza56

Went into a dunny in tas today a foreigner was walking out , only one dunny in toilet , check the pic and guess

Ger08 · Ger08

https://thewest.com.au/news/traffic/police-fine-driver-for-going-too-slow-on-mitchell-freeway-near-greenwood-ng-b881074071z

Bobdown · Bobdown

A question for those that have been to the Kimberleys in the dry season, Is it worth taking a portable fire pit with us? We love sitting around the fire, but would we use it very often? I've heard it can get cold at night, but do you need a fire. We are planning on going June, July and August this year. Thanks...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I would assume many other nomads or travellers have gmail accounts. How do you stop !*#$! Google from blocking your account every time you shift (Google blocked someone with the password to .@gmail.com from signing into the account). This action is driving me around the twist! Or have I missed somet...

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all We will be Camp Hosts at Sporties, Tuncurry RV overnighting area from Tues 22th Jan thru the Aus. day long weekend. Others here if you are in the area might like to call in for a meet 'n greet 'n chat about the 1001 things that interest us as RV travellers Phil .... aka Ozzie_Traveller

paulypop · paulypop

hi all have had a power drain for a while now traced it to fuse that runs fuel gauge taco and speedo so my question is when I take the fuse out there taco fuel gauge and speedo don't work at all but still power at fuse box where fuse came out when I put fuse back in all the taco etc work fine so would i b looking at a...

Galloping Gazza · Galloping Gazza

Hi everyone, Can anybody help me with correct info on the above subject or where I might be able to find it. thanks Please feel free to reply... your help is needed... -- Edited by Galloping Gazza on Monday 20th of September 2010 10:53:31 AM -- Edited by Galloping Gazza on Monday 20th of September 2010 1...

Blonderer · Blonderer

Where I am camping at the moment beside a river, there are morning and night sandflies. I've been taking Vit B, but hasn't helped much. After having numerous bites appearing on me, tried Aeroguard = no good. Now using Bushman Heavy Duty = it works. But not too keen on using long term as found Deet not good...

Toeknee and Cheza · Toeknee and Cheza

Hi every one Cheza and myself are planning a trip up to central australia for about 3 wks, where to stay on the trip up and where to visit in central aust(we hav a little pop top ) but we do hav a 4wd with a 2man tent in the back if needed heading off in july do i need to book caravan parks we are new to this an...

Knight · Knight

The transition to the future or are Electric Vehicles more likely to gain a niche market in built up areas and some country towns for locals who do not drive far? This year several new EV models will be released including second generation Nissan Leaf, a smaller car seating 4 occasionally 5 people that...

glenn · glenn

Hi we are selling up and going on the road full time so will have no fixed address we don't have someones address to use, so what do we do re registration of vehicles i think if i pay rego online and just leave my old address ? or do i use the caravan park that i am staying in at that particular time, but with any...

A-diggity Dog · A-diggity Dog

Hello My wife and i are considering purchasing a 2006 Sunliner Punto (Renault) front wheel drive. Can anybody offer feedback on these FWD's? I also have a small aluminium boat to tow (and launch) using this vehicle and I have reservations about traction on the boat ramp with a front wheel drive. Any fe...

fwdoz · fwdoz

I recently applied to use a drone on my upcoming holiday in WA & lodged the application with all the relevant information. Today I got this reply:Thank you for your application to fly a remotely piloted aircraft in WAs national parks and other conservation reserves. There is no longer a require...

the rocket · the rocket

would never have thought to name a hotel this. Between tenterfield and casino nsw. Had a great over night stop. Good food, a few drinks. we have 25 foot caravan and drove this road easily. Sorry about the photo. I have no idea why this happens. -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 16th of January 2019 03:...

Nelsop · Nelsop

Hi Folks, Has anyone out there travelled the Gibb River Road towing a Jayco Journey Outback. If so I'd appreciate hearing of your experiences both good and bad. We are considering this type of van and wondered on suitability before we outlayed some serious $. Thanks Phil

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/download.spark?id=220...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Who would've thought? (Preview) I drop into WikiCamps from time to time mainly to look a campsite photos but occasionally read any interesting forum comments, today there under the heading And people wonder why Councils shut camp grounds a spin off of our Filthy CampersAnyway reading thru the comments you discover that two poster...	Kebbin	24	1899	03:37 PM Jan 19, 2019 by aussie_paul
	Questionaire for Caravan Dealers Observation (Preview) https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t65230351/questionairechecklist-for-caravan-dealers/	rockylizard	6	689	01:14 PM Jan 19, 2019 by Cupie
	Jayco Starcraft warped or buckled side aluminium walls (Preview) Hello to all Jayco, and other owners. I am currently corresponding with Jayco (St Marys Office) about some warping or buckling on the external wall paneling (aluminium), mainly on the passenger side of the caravan. After I supplied photos' of the dis-figurement, they responded that it was "NORMAL...	keiron	6	1161	10:07 AM Jan 19, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Talking about fireboxes (Preview) We want a lightweight firebox. Needs to be under 8kg for our lightweight build. This one seems to fit the purpose and around the budget $39 but could go higher. 3kg, handle, folding etc. Has anyone used one or is there others we could consider? Aslo what lightweight "bricks" are available , have seen th...	Eaglemax	13	1192	09:31 AM Jan 19, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Guess what nationality (closed) (Preview) Went into a dunny in tas today a foreigner was walking out , only one dunny in toilet , check the pic and guess	mezza56	18	1460	07:11 AM Jan 19, 2019 by vince56
	Rejoice - slow driver fined ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://thewest.com.au/news/traffic/police-fine-driver-for-going-too-slow-on-mitchell-freeway-near-greenwood-ng-b881074071z	Ger08	48	2645	09:12 PM Jan 18, 2019 by Mamil
	Fire Pits (Preview) A question for those that have been to the Kimberleys in the dry season, Is it worth taking a portable fire pit with us? We love sitting around the fire, but would we use it very often? I've heard it can get cold at night, but do you need a fire. We are planning on going June, July and August this year. Thanks...	Bobdown	4	901	06:43 PM Jan 18, 2019 by LLD
	gMail & ! Google (Preview) I would assume many other nomads or travellers have gmail accounts. How do you stop !*#$! Google from blocking your account every time you shift (Google blocked someone with the password to .@gmail.com from signing into the account). This action is driving me around the twist! Or have I missed somet...	Warren-Pat_01	16	1579	06:36 PM Jan 18, 2019 by oldbloke
	Tuncurry NSW - Camp Hosts at the Sporties club (Preview) G'day all We will be Camp Hosts at Sporties, Tuncurry RV overnighting area from Tues 22th Jan thru the Aus. day long weekend. Others here if you are in the area might like to call in for a meet 'n greet 'n chat about the 1001 things that interest us as RV travellers Phil .... aka Ozzie_Traveller	Ozzie_Traveller	1	719	05:37 PM Jan 18, 2019 by the rocket
	2006 iveco daily 2.3ltr battery drain (Preview) hi all have had a power drain for a while now traced it to fuse that runs fuel gauge taco and speedo so my question is when I take the fuse out there taco fuel gauge and speedo don't work at all but still power at fuse box where fuse came out when I put fuse back in all the taco etc work fine so would i b looking at a...	paulypop	5	1054	03:25 PM Jan 18, 2019 by paulypop
	Transporting and Storage of 4.5kg gas cylinders.. please help!!! (Preview) Hi everyone, Can anybody help me with correct info on the above subject or where I might be able to find it. thanks Please feel free to reply... your help is needed... -- Edited by Galloping Gazza on Monday 20th of September 2010 10:53:31 AM -- Edited by Galloping Gazza on Monday 20th of September 2010 1...	Galloping Gazza	27	3434	02:23 PM Jan 18, 2019 by Craig1
	HELP ! Need good sandfly repellent. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Where I am camping at the moment beside a river, there are morning and night sandflies. I've been taking Vit B, but hasn't helped much. After having numerous bites appearing on me, tried Aeroguard = no good. Now using Bushman Heavy Duty = it works. But not too keen on using long term as found Deet not good...	Blonderer	34	26645	08:17 AM Jan 18, 2019 by old grey mare
	adelaide to central australia and back (Preview) Hi every one Cheza and myself are planning a trip up to central australia for about 3 wks, where to stay on the trip up and where to visit in central aust(we hav a little pop top ) but we do hav a 4wd with a 2man tent in the back if needed heading off in july do i need to book caravan parks we are new to this an...	Toeknee and Cheza	19	1351	07:22 AM Jan 18, 2019 by Toeknee and Cheza
	Electric Vehicle Revolution (Preview) The transition to the future or are Electric Vehicles more likely to gain a niche market in built up areas and some country towns for locals who do not drive far? This year several new EV models will be released including second generation Nissan Leaf, a smaller car seating 4 occasionally 5 people that...	Knight	26	975	04:24 PM Jan 17, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	police infringement notice (Preview) Hi we are selling up and going on the road full time so will have no fixed address we don't have someones address to use, so what do we do re registration of vehicles i think if i pay rego online and just leave my old address ? or do i use the caravan park that i am staying in at that particular time, but with any...	glenn	19	1880	04:16 PM Jan 17, 2019 by miroku12g
	Front wheel drive (Preview) Hello My wife and i are considering purchasing a 2006 Sunliner Punto (Renault) front wheel drive. Can anybody offer feedback on these FWD's? I also have a small aluminium boat to tow (and launch) using this vehicle and I have reservations about traction on the boat ramp with a front wheel drive. Any fe...	A-diggity Dog	9	796	04:13 PM Jan 17, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Personal use of a Drone in WA (Preview) I recently applied to use a drone on my upcoming holiday in WA & lodged the application with all the relevant information. Today I got this reply:Thank you for your application to fly a remotely piloted aircraft in WAs national parks and other conservation reserves. There is no longer a require...	fwdoz	12	1007	08:59 AM Jan 17, 2019 by 2-Smiths
	Lunatic hotel, drake nsw (Preview) would never have thought to name a hotel this. Between tenterfield and casino nsw. Had a great over night stop. Good food, a few drinks. we have 25 foot caravan and drove this road easily. Sorry about the photo. I have no idea why this happens. -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 16th of January 2019 03:...	the rocket	6	1375	08:15 AM Jan 17, 2019 by the rocket
	GIBB RIVER ROAD (Preview) Hi Folks, Has anyone out there travelled the Gibb River Road towing a Jayco Journey Outback. If so I'd appreciate hearing of your experiences both good and bad. We are considering this type of van and wondered on suitability before we outlayed some serious $. Thanks Phil	Nelsop	15	3444	05:12 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Bindi1993
	Questionaire/checklist for caravan dealers (Preview) https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/download.spark?id=220...	rockylizard	2	826	03:32 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Peterpan
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