The Grey Nomads - General

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...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

As we will be in Tassie in a few weeks time I thought that I would go onto the Tasmanian governments website and apply for a pass for entry into their national parks. A government Seniors Card issued in any state will get you a free Seniors Parks Pass valid up until July 19 (apparently after that it is going...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have just done a search and it seems we have not discussed tyre pressure guages, so my question is what is a reliable and accurate guage that I dont have to hock the van to buy.

Toeknee and Cheza · Toeknee and Cheza

Hi all we are planning a trip to alice and just would like peoples opinions on caravan parks, there is quite a few to choose from no kids big4 is out gday park, wintersun park and more

ochrepoint · ochrepoint

Anyone know the procedure to replace the "Main Black Locking Knob" on a Carefree Awning?

jbrinks · jbrinks

we have a 16 Aussie Traveller Awning on our van. Have had a few problems putting it up and getting all the anti flap bars etc in place over the past year. Xmas time when we put the annex on we realized it has shrunk about2-3 inches which we now realise was the initial problem probably. Has anyone else had thi...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Just 2 hrs ago, received a call from 03 52940453 (Geelong/Colac area code??). Computer voice with an American accent purporting to be from the ATO. I hung up and blocked the number. The number appears on a long list of suspect numbers.

Vernleanne · Vernleanne

hi all, has anyone added a alarm system to the dual cab Ute canopy ?. Looking for ideas for mine if anyone has one. -- Edited by Vernleanne on Saturday 12th of January 2019 01:32:19 PM

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, Following on from my previous post where I had a chance to test out the little 18v chainsaw with people speaking positively of their own experiences with these new fandangled battery powered chainsaws,Ozito shot me out their 36v variant of the same saw using the same batteries. At 36v this...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Interesting to note that there was media comment today saying that there is an interest by politicians to conduct an enquiry into fuel pricing. ever since Woolworths and Coles came into the market and took the major share of servos the price has become a joke and just as an example in the lower mountain...

LLD · LLD

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I read with interest some of the comments today about the "Crap" left behind at a Camping ground. Personally I'm sick to death of the human race. Yes I may be G.O.M. (Grumpy Old Man) But for years we have had people of all races ,types sex's pushing the boundaries of behaviour. Companies, governments...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Hi everyone. After living in Broome for 9 years, I hitched up my 20ft caravan to my 80 Series Landcruiser and hit the black top heading south. I lived in a van park in town for most of that time. I'm a solo traveller and I just love it. It's great to meet other travellers along the way. The UHF is a great &qu...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I'd like some feedback on a Winnebago 6.8ltr Ford Triton motorhome , unleaded / lpg Motorhome. Pros if any , Cons . I know the obvious , Lpg out in the sticks , what about unleaded. Just thinking about purchasing one. Thanks

limbo · limbo

looking at purchasing a Kings 160w fold up solar panel. Anyone have one. Do you recommend it.

blaze · blaze

Brought the van in WA, south of perth, dragged it all over Wa (home for about 5 years). Then dragged it bag to tassie and used it for annual holidays. Got back on new years day and decided to put it on the market. Prepared for a six to eight week sale time (think plenty of time to clean it out. Deposit in the ba...

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Chances are there isn't a place to escape the heat in Australia at this time of year but that given, where is your favourite place to spend this season? And how do you manage air conditioning without going into a CP? It's been 40C and over where I am and while my house is reasonably cool there have been time...

Collo · Collo

I,ld rather look at a tree than my phone! -- Edited by Collo on Tuesday 8th of January 2019 06:20:13 PM

Gary and Barb · Gary and Barb

Hi All, Planning a solo trip in April to explore the coastline twixt Melb and Perth with particular interest in the Bight coast and the South West corner of W.A., while Barb is 5 starring her way around Japan. Google tells me there are some spectacular coastline sights (and sites) and I really want to me...

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	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	4270	05:12 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Bindi1993
	Questionaire/checklist for caravan dealers (Preview) https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/download.spark?id=220...	rockylizard	2	985	03:32 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Peterpan
	National Park Pass (Preview) As we will be in Tassie in a few weeks time I thought that I would go onto the Tasmanian governments website and apply for a pass for entry into their national parks. A government Seniors Card issued in any state will get you a free Seniors Parks Pass valid up until July 19 (apparently after that it is going...	The Belmont Bear	20	1550	09:41 PM Jan 15, 2019 by LUCKY LOZ
	Tyre pressure guages (Preview) I have just done a search and it seems we have not discussed tyre pressure guages, so my question is what is a reliable and accurate guage that I dont have to hock the van to buy.	aussietraveller	8	1166	11:25 PM Jan 14, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	caravan parks alice springs (Preview) Hi all we are planning a trip to alice and just would like peoples opinions on caravan parks, there is quite a few to choose from no kids big4 is out gday park, wintersun park and more	Toeknee and Cheza	12	1431	04:13 PM Jan 14, 2019 by Toeknee and Cheza
	Awning locking knob (Preview) Anyone know the procedure to replace the "Main Black Locking Knob" on a Carefree Awning?	ochrepoint	16	7134	10:32 AM Jan 14, 2019 by PaulEC
	Aussie Traveller awning has shrunk (Preview) we have a 16 Aussie Traveller Awning on our van. Have had a few problems putting it up and getting all the anti flap bars etc in place over the past year. Xmas time when we put the annex on we realized it has shrunk about2-3 inches which we now realise was the initial problem probably. Has anyone else had thi...	jbrinks	22	4164	10:09 PM Jan 13, 2019 by jbrinks
	ATO scam call today (Preview) Just 2 hrs ago, received a call from 03 52940453 (Geelong/Colac area code??). Computer voice with an American accent purporting to be from the ATO. I hung up and blocked the number. The number appears on a long list of suspect numbers.	SouthernComfort	15	1317	05:29 PM Jan 13, 2019 by Big Gorilla
	Ute canopy security (Preview) hi all, has anyone added a alarm system to the dual cab Ute canopy ?. Looking for ideas for mine if anyone has one. -- Edited by Vernleanne on Saturday 12th of January 2019 01:32:19 PM	Vernleanne	1	1162	09:57 PM Jan 12, 2019 by Brenda and Alan
	Ozito 36v chainsaw review (vid included) (Preview) Hi all, Following on from my previous post where I had a chance to test out the little 18v chainsaw with people speaking positively of their own experiences with these new fandangled battery powered chainsaws,Ozito shot me out their 36v variant of the same saw using the same batteries. At 36v this...	denmonkey	10	3317	07:13 AM Jan 12, 2019 by Moose2
	The Great Fuel Rip off (Preview) Interesting to note that there was media comment today saying that there is an interest by politicians to conduct an enquiry into fuel pricing. ever since Woolworths and Coles came into the market and took the major share of servos the price has become a joke and just as an example in the lower mountain...	aussietraveller	29	1671	08:53 PM Jan 9, 2019 by rockylizard
	Walex @ Supercheap (Preview)	LLD	19	3239	06:10 PM Jan 9, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Pushing the boundaries. (Preview) I read with interest some of the comments today about the "Crap" left behind at a Camping ground. Personally I'm sick to death of the human race. Yes I may be G.O.M. (Grumpy Old Man) But for years we have had people of all races ,types sex's pushing the boundaries of behaviour. Companies, governments...	Yuglamron	19	1899	04:55 PM Jan 9, 2019 by the rocket
	Meet Cruising Granny (Preview) Hi everyone. After living in Broome for 9 years, I hitched up my 20ft caravan to my 80 Series Landcruiser and hit the black top heading south. I lived in a van park in town for most of that time. I'm a solo traveller and I just love it. It's great to meet other travellers along the way. The UHF is a great &qu...	Cruising Granny	5	1388	01:30 PM Jan 9, 2019 by mjkh
	Winnebago unleaded/lpg Motorhome (Preview) I'd like some feedback on a Winnebago 6.8ltr Ford Triton motorhome , unleaded / lpg Motorhome. Pros if any , Cons . I know the obvious , Lpg out in the sticks , what about unleaded. Just thinking about purchasing one. Thanks	goldcoaster	9	1031	12:40 PM Jan 9, 2019 by aussie_paul
	Solar panels (Preview) looking at purchasing a Kings 160w fold up solar panel. Anyone have one. Do you recommend it.	limbo	6	1137	12:24 PM Jan 9, 2019 by mus429
	Van sold, now looking for looking for an early coaster (Preview) Brought the van in WA, south of perth, dragged it all over Wa (home for about 5 years). Then dragged it bag to tassie and used it for annual holidays. Got back on new years day and decided to put it on the market. Prepared for a six to eight week sale time (think plenty of time to clean it out. Deposit in the ba...	blaze	12	1310	09:47 AM Jan 9, 2019 by mus429
	Escaping the heat ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Chances are there isn't a place to escape the heat in Australia at this time of year but that given, where is your favourite place to spend this season? And how do you manage air conditioning without going into a CP? It's been 40C and over where I am and while my house is reasonably cool there have been time...	Lily2018	38	2266	06:08 AM Jan 9, 2019 by Radar
	This is my new year resolution! (Preview) I,ld rather look at a tree than my phone! -- Edited by Collo on Tuesday 8th of January 2019 06:20:13 PM	Collo	1	764	08:13 PM Jan 8, 2019 by Goldfinger
	Melbourne to SW Western Australia by coast (Preview) Hi All, Planning a solo trip in April to explore the coastline twixt Melb and Perth with particular interest in the Bight coast and the South West corner of W.A., while Barb is 5 starring her way around Japan. Google tells me there are some spectacular coastline sights (and sites) and I really want to me...	Gary and Barb	17	2158	10:10 PM Jan 7, 2019 by Gary and Barb
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