The Grey Nomads - General

the rocket · the rocket

Just read about it on here. Anyone here know anything. Is it a free camp Or is it on someones property?

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Interest in vintage caravans has recently peaked. Usually the vans go hand in hand with their vintage tugs. Here are some pictures of some Australian caravans post restoration. The Globe trotter (not globetrotter one word) The last one is a roadmaster

NannaD · NannaD

we have been told the caravan park at hot springs have trouble with bird poo on there vans. Anyboby with more information about this park? -- Edited by NannaD on Saturday 11th of August 2018 10:30:15 AM -- Edited by NannaD on Saturday 11th of August 2018 10:30:44 AM

kiwijims · kiwijims

The Australian 4WD Industry Council of Australia have just released a statement regarding changes to GCM re-rating for vehicles undergoing a Second-Stage-of-Manufacture. As of July 1, 2018, there will be no more GCM upgrades permitted on new vehicles. https://mr4x4.com.au/no-gcm-upgrad...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Couple of days ago we left Mitchell (Qld) and headed to Blackall, around 50 k out from Blackall an almighty bang from car/ van, pulled over to to check what was going on, found the hitch pointing 45o down to the road, checking under car one bolt & one nut had broken away from the tow bar to the chassis le...

kiwijims · kiwijims

A huge convoy of about 20 road trains laden with 2,000 bales of hay is en route from outback Western Australia to drought-stricken farmers in New South Wales. About 16 trucks left Northam in WA's Wheatbelt early on Monday, with the remaining trucks to join them along the route.The convoy will travel a...

fiddlestix · fiddlestix

Hi all im travelling from Cunnamulla to Eulo and Yowah can I have some info regarding roads and conditions please.Im not sure what is the best route and are the roads sealed and able to travel at normal speed? TIA

fiddlestix · fiddlestix

Hi Iâm trying to come up with a storage solution for the huge washing machine hose. In my tunnel boot I fit ramps Weber sullage hose water hose drawbar hose. I just canât fit the bulky washing machine hose in there. I was thinking of some mesh under drawbar not sure of fixing it on. Has any one got some simpl...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, wher3 4 u today. We are at kandanga qld.

Drought Breaker 2 · Drought Breaker 2

Hi Nomads out and about this wide country, we are presently at Mataranka on our way up north further. Just out of curiosity, has anyone stayed, and shopped in Katherine. Listening to different people on their views on the town, we are somewhat weary about parking there to shop, has any of you traveller...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all , i recently read a post on another FB page where someone's drawbar snapped , it was a heavy 4T van yes , but had 6" drawbar , they commented it was 2mm G steel section . I recently changed our hitch to a hitch ezy 3.5 tonne and had to cut the small square section that usually sits on the front and extends u...

old bugger · old bugger

Hi everybody, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but be aware that Nastasi's in Mareeba overcharge and blame the new computer program. We were charged $7.40 for two(2) pieces of toast,$1.60 for bacon and $1.80 for an egg.This was a standard bacon and egg sandwich. All up $21.60 for 2 toasted sandwiche...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

My sliding door on my hiace is very noisy and I want to grease it. I thought i would spray it with wd40 first,give it a clean then grease it with some bearing grease which I already have on hand Would that be suitable to use in the tracks? Id appreciate your thoughts please.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... At $115K, HSV's converted American Pick-up is a relative bargain for big towing jobs. Read about it here Cheers - John

johnwembley · johnwembley

Hi Nomads, We are travelling to Karijini, and are wondering which route, coast or GN Hwy, is best for wildflowers? We have been up the coast to Coral Bay before. Any experiences and advise would be great. Thank you.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Not quite the end for 'dirty diesel' says Toyota as it lobbies to raise emission targets. Read it here Cheers - John

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Last year on one trip to/from Bladensburg NP (out of Winton), we hit a kangaroo but did not kill it. As it was raining & that road is narrow, I had to go down the road a bit so I could find a suitable area to turn around (it is black soil country). The roo was disabled (broken leg) & the only thing I had t...

skins · skins

So I sez to the missus is that a size 10 or 14 before I got slapped

caseyv · caseyv

Hi to all grey nomads. Just wondering if anyone ever taken a 5th wheeler to Cape York, what length and any damage that may have occur. Also how do the stand up on 500 km of corrugated roads?

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_EnDK3WBj0&feature=youtu.be

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Rockhampton music bowl (Preview) Just read about it on here. Anyone here know anything. Is it a free camp Or is it on someones property?	the rocket	9	1253	09:24 AM Aug 15, 2018 by the rocket
	The vintage caravan movement (Preview) Interest in vintage caravans has recently peaked. Usually the vans go hand in hand with their vintage tugs. Here are some pictures of some Australian caravans post restoration. The Globe trotter (not globetrotter one word) The last one is a roadmaster	Eaglemax	18	2548	09:12 AM Aug 15, 2018 by Grandad5
	Moree caravan park (Preview) we have been told the caravan park at hot springs have trouble with bird poo on there vans. Anyboby with more information about this park? -- Edited by NannaD on Saturday 11th of August 2018 10:30:15 AM -- Edited by NannaD on Saturday 11th of August 2018 10:30:44 AM	NannaD	8	2139	08:44 AM Aug 15, 2018 by Pondy
	NO MORE GCM UPGRADES ON NEW VEHICLES.... (Preview) The Australian 4WD Industry Council of Australia have just released a statement regarding changes to GCM re-rating for vehicles undergoing a Second-Stage-of-Manufacture. As of July 1, 2018, there will be no more GCM upgrades permitted on new vehicles. https://mr4x4.com.au/no-gcm-upgrad...	kiwijims	8	1423	07:07 PM Aug 14, 2018 by grahos
	Should I buy a Lotto ticket (Preview) Couple of days ago we left Mitchell (Qld) and headed to Blackall, around 50 k out from Blackall an almighty bang from car/ van, pulled over to to check what was going on, found the hitch pointing 45o down to the road, checking under car one bolt & one nut had broken away from the tow bar to the chassis le...	miroku12g	8	1211	07:20 AM Aug 14, 2018 by miroku12g
	Drought relief convoy of trucks carrying hay leaves WA bound for stricken NSW farmers.... (Preview) A huge convoy of about 20 road trains laden with 2,000 bales of hay is en route from outback Western Australia to drought-stricken farmers in New South Wales. About 16 trucks left Northam in WA's Wheatbelt early on Monday, with the remaining trucks to join them along the route.The convoy will travel a...	kiwijims	6	1051	05:32 AM Aug 14, 2018 by kiwijims
	Eulo Yowah (Preview) Hi all im travelling from Cunnamulla to Eulo and Yowah can I have some info regarding roads and conditions please.Im not sure what is the best route and are the roads sealed and able to travel at normal speed? TIA	fiddlestix	2	1019	10:55 PM Aug 13, 2018 by Nifty150
	Washing machine hose storage (Preview) Hi Iâm trying to come up with a storage solution for the huge washing machine hose. In my tunnel boot I fit ramps Weber sullage hose water hose drawbar hose. I just canât fit the bulky washing machine hose in there. I was thinking of some mesh under drawbar not sure of fixing it on. Has any one got some simpl...	fiddlestix	7	913	06:08 PM Aug 13, 2018 by mickle
	Where r u today ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hello everyone, wher3 4 u today. We are at kandanga qld.	the rocket	38	1410	04:01 PM Aug 13, 2018 by Rongela
	Katherine (Preview) Hi Nomads out and about this wide country, we are presently at Mataranka on our way up north further. Just out of curiosity, has anyone stayed, and shopped in Katherine. Listening to different people on their views on the town, we are somewhat weary about parking there to shop, has any of you traveller...	Drought Breaker 2	9	1144	01:52 PM Aug 13, 2018 by Tony Bev
	drawbar (Preview) Hi all , i recently read a post on another FB page where someone's drawbar snapped , it was a heavy 4T van yes , but had 6" drawbar , they commented it was 2mm G steel section . I recently changed our hitch to a hitch ezy 3.5 tonne and had to cut the small square section that usually sits on the front and extends u...	mezza56	11	1625	06:00 AM Aug 13, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Ripped off (Preview) Hi everybody, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but be aware that Nastasi's in Mareeba overcharge and blame the new computer program. We were charged $7.40 for two(2) pieces of toast,$1.60 for bacon and $1.80 for an egg.This was a standard bacon and egg sandwich. All up $21.60 for 2 toasted sandwiche...	old bugger	10	1766	08:14 PM Aug 12, 2018 by Bulariver
	Grease Hiace sliding door (Preview) My sliding door on my hiace is very noisy and I want to grease it. I thought i would spray it with wd40 first,give it a clean then grease it with some bearing grease which I already have on hand Would that be suitable to use in the tracks? Id appreciate your thoughts please.	Linzeelou	7	1334	06:56 PM Aug 12, 2018 by laurieoz
	Tow test: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (Preview) Gday... At $115K, HSV's converted American Pick-up is a relative bargain for big towing jobs. Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	1	656	08:19 AM Aug 12, 2018 by mezza56
	Perth to Karijini (Preview) Hi Nomads, We are travelling to Karijini, and are wondering which route, coast or GN Hwy, is best for wildflowers? We have been up the coast to Coral Bay before. Any experiences and advise would be great. Thank you.	johnwembley	6	731	10:57 PM Aug 11, 2018 by JohnR
	Toyota's views on future diesel tow vehicles? (Preview) Gday... Not quite the end for 'dirty diesel' says Toyota as it lobbies to raise emission targets. Read it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	1	766	09:46 PM Aug 11, 2018 by Moonraker
	What do others do if they hit an emu, kangaroo? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Last year on one trip to/from Bladensburg NP (out of Winton), we hit a kangaroo but did not kill it. As it was raining & that road is narrow, I had to go down the road a bit so I could find a suitable area to turn around (it is black soil country). The roo was disabled (broken leg) & the only thing I had t...	Warren-Pat_01	32	1599	09:09 PM Aug 11, 2018 by landy
	So I sez to the missus is that a size 10 or 14 before I got slapped (Preview) So I sez to the missus is that a size 10 or 14 before I got slapped	skins	4	1101	08:36 PM Aug 11, 2018 by landy
	5th Wheeler & Cape York (Preview) Hi to all grey nomads. Just wondering if anyone ever taken a 5th wheeler to Cape York, what length and any damage that may have occur. Also how do the stand up on 500 km of corrugated roads?	caseyv	8	776	08:04 PM Aug 11, 2018 by sueclog
	Being a nomad...what to do in your spare time (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_EnDK3WBj0&feature=youtu.be	Eaglemax	20	1779	02:44 PM Aug 11, 2018 by SouthernComfort
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