The Grey Nomads - General

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

Rain Maker · Rain Maker

Road safety is a big concern to the forum readers. Love to hear your thoughts and feedback. http://truckfriendly.com.au/ Ken (Rain Maker) -- Edited by Webmaster on Friday 10th of August 2018 06:49:46 PM

Dahai · Dahai

Before everyone yells here we go agin, I know on other forums, the subject of fuel cans has been done to death. However, my query is regarding a small amount of fuel, usually less than 5 litres (probably like a couple of litres) carried in a 10 litre fuel container. We dont use the generator much, rely on s...

Wanda · Wanda

Hi For all those travelling Darwin to Adelaide or the reverse Darwin - Most are round $1.58/lt less your discount from Coes/Woolies Katherine - Most around $1.56/lt less discounts from Coles/Woolies. Most of the Independants are also taking the vouchers from Coles/Wooles Mataranka - $1.58/lt bu...

1kanga1 · 1kanga1

Will be driving the birdsville track for the races, does anybody know how long to drive from Marree to Mungerannie? Landcruiser towing a 14' off-road caravan. Also will camp at Tippilipa campsite. Is there any drinking water between Marree and Birdsville? Do we drive the track with full water tanks...

mezza56 · mezza56

Been up to Canberra for a few days and back down thru Kosy Nat Park . Snow everywhere bit of a diff to what most of you are experiencing if up nth , what I wanted to comment on was the number of dead wildlife , it was like a battlefield from Canberra to Cooma we whent past at least 200 dead animals , probably most...

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have been travelling down the east coast and have seen quite a few cars with a roof top tiinny on. We had to sell our boat when we started caravanning as it is a bit difficult to tow everything around this big country. It has got us thinking maybe this is the way to go. Would appreciate any input on the pros...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

My Belong mobile phone plan does not permit international calls but I need to make about half a dozen calls to the UK each year so the obvious answer appears to be an international pre paid phone card and this is where it gets confusing. Google reveals many cards but as soon as you look at their individual...

Ger08 · Ger08

ok i admit that Im a coffee snob - anyway I need to find an easy solution for my morning addictio. What is everyone doing to get a good coffee tp start their day with?

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

We watched the latest episode of the ABC Backroads program last night. It featured the NSW dry country town of Nyngan. The Bogan River was flowing fast & at a very high level. The grass was green in town. The sheep herds were large, the sheep were fat & healthy. The locals looked happy & heal...

RoboKat · RoboKat

Hello All, Soon we'll be travelling west to Thallon and possibly Charleville (night sky + WW2 drive yourself tour), then looping back to Brissie. I'd really appreciate any suggestions on what else there is to see out there along the route. To better understand what I'm trying to glean about where we...

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	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	2013	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	1938	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	1649	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	761	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	810	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	868	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	1815	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	1170	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	877	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	1899	02:44 PM Aug 11, 2018 by SouthernComfort
	Truck Friendly program (Preview) Road safety is a big concern to the forum readers. Love to hear your thoughts and feedback. http://truckfriendly.com.au/ Ken (Rain Maker) -- Edited by Webmaster on Friday 10th of August 2018 06:49:46 PM	Rain Maker	7	1307	09:28 AM Aug 11, 2018 by rockylizard
	Fuel cans for generator (Preview) Before everyone yells here we go agin, I know on other forums, the subject of fuel cans has been done to death. However, my query is regarding a small amount of fuel, usually less than 5 litres (probably like a couple of litres) carried in a 10 litre fuel container. We dont use the generator much, rely on s...	Dahai	6	1032	06:45 PM Aug 10, 2018 by Bush walker
	Diesel Prices North to South (Preview) Hi For all those travelling Darwin to Adelaide or the reverse Darwin - Most are round $1.58/lt less your discount from Coes/Woolies Katherine - Most around $1.56/lt less discounts from Coles/Woolies. Most of the Independants are also taking the vouchers from Coles/Wooles Mataranka - $1.58/lt bu...	Wanda	2	655	06:18 PM Aug 10, 2018 by Bush walker
	Birdsville track (Preview) Will be driving the birdsville track for the races, does anybody know how long to drive from Marree to Mungerannie? Landcruiser towing a 14' off-road caravan. Also will camp at Tippilipa campsite. Is there any drinking water between Marree and Birdsville? Do we drive the track with full water tanks...	1kanga1	2	1088	02:53 PM Aug 10, 2018 by 1kanga1
	Snow and dead animals (Preview) Been up to Canberra for a few days and back down thru Kosy Nat Park . Snow everywhere bit of a diff to what most of you are experiencing if up nth , what I wanted to comment on was the number of dead wildlife , it was like a battlefield from Canberra to Cooma we whent past at least 200 dead animals , probably most...	mezza56	8	1290	01:36 PM Aug 10, 2018 by msg
	Roof Top Boats- Are they worth having (Preview) We have been travelling down the east coast and have seen quite a few cars with a roof top tiinny on. We had to sell our boat when we started caravanning as it is a bit difficult to tow everything around this big country. It has got us thinking maybe this is the way to go. Would appreciate any input on the pros...	jbrinks	19	5035	11:32 AM Aug 10, 2018 by Rob Driver
	International phone calling cards (Preview) My Belong mobile phone plan does not permit international calls but I need to make about half a dozen calls to the UK each year so the obvious answer appears to be an international pre paid phone card and this is where it gets confusing. Google reveals many cards but as soon as you look at their individual...	Mike Harding	11	805	11:24 AM Aug 10, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Coffee - help (Preview) ok i admit that Im a coffee snob - anyway I need to find an easy solution for my morning addictio. What is everyone doing to get a good coffee tp start their day with?	Ger08	21	1085	05:01 AM Aug 10, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	What Happened To The Five Years Of Drought? (Preview) We watched the latest episode of the ABC Backroads program last night. It featured the NSW dry country town of Nyngan. The Bogan River was flowing fast & at a very high level. The grass was green in town. The sheep herds were large, the sheep were fat & healthy. The locals looked happy & heal...	Desert Dweller	13	1108	07:33 PM Aug 8, 2018 by the ginger nomad
	Heading west to Thallon - Any Suggestions? (Preview) Hello All, Soon we'll be travelling west to Thallon and possibly Charleville (night sky + WW2 drive yourself tour), then looping back to Brissie. I'd really appreciate any suggestions on what else there is to see out there along the route. To better understand what I'm trying to glean about where we...	RoboKat	4	740	08:45 AM Aug 8, 2018 by Davemate
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