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Dental problems
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I recently lost an 'inlay' crown and a dentist advised me to get some oral putty and stick it back in until I could see a dentist. Didnt find the putty but did find a 'filling repair kit' so filled the large hole. When I did get to the dentist she was very happy as there was no damage to the tooth - and she glued t...
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Gibb River Road
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I know this is personal choice however is doing the Gibb Rd worth it or just stick to the GNH. Have been doing a fair of research and if you take your time its doable but suppose after 10 gorges they all look the same. Ta. -- Edited by Webmaster on Thursday 11th of January 2024 11:25:55 AM
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Private insurance for a light truck
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Hi, I intend to buy a light truck as a tow vehicle. It is an Isuzu NPR 45/155 Tradepack. GVM 4.5T and GCM 9.0T Only problem is I can't find private insurance. So far every company either says no or wants to offer business. I have a qiote for almost $4000 per year! Any ideas where i can get decent insurace? Th...
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Travelling with a loved one with Dementia
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I was wondering if anyone on this forum has experience with travelling (in a caravan) with a loved one with Dementia (moderate stage). I care for my wife, she appears to be getting worse but I would still like to travel in our caravan. I really don't want to have to sell our van as we have be caravanning for...
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Problems with 240V earth to chassis causing radio static
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2013 Retreat- Brampton. When I plug in the 240V to the van, all MW radio stations are virtually useless as all stations have nothing but static on them. FM is not affected. I have put magnetic ferrides on all leads from the 12V power to the radio, arial, all 12V power to the radio etc- nothing gets rid of th...
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Racecourse beach
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Any information on campsite here and proximity of ulladulla
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Who is your caravan insurance with?
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We will be taking possession of our caravan next year. Just interested to hear who people insure with and if youre happy? What sort of $$ can we expect to pay on an off road van with all the bells and whistles? Can you pay more when using and less when storing?
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My caravan shower problem.
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Hi all. Hoping the collective brains trust of The Grey Nomads can assist with this problem that has me baffled: Shower mixer water goes too hot then too cool then too hot etc while trying to have a shower. This has just suddenly started behaving this way. I have previously (months ago) removed the tempe...
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What is this?
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Happy and safe 2024..
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Happy New Year for 2024.
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This a long message. We hope that 2024 brings you all what you so desire in 2024. Happy days ahead with good health and a little bit of wealth $$$$ Jay&Dee
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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We at the Grey Nomads Forum hope you have all found a fantastic place to spend the festive season. And, whether you are spending some time with family, friends or are having a quieter time by yourself or with your partner, we hope you have a safe and happy Christmas. And we trust that your travels in 2023 h...
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May the spirit of Christmas..
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We would like to wish everyone a Holy, safe, and happy festive season. Take care.
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Thoughts about taking an EPIRB offroad
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When playing in off grid camp spots, what do you see as advantages/disadvantages for Greys to have an ERPIRB for emergencies. I note that there's small units even for hikers. B
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Google Maps
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Google maps seem to have altered their presentation and I am finding the new Google maps absolutely awful now. Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative to Google Maps please? I don't know what they have done but the colour is terrible and it seems to be much slower and appears to lack detail t...
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Difficulty for Greys applying for a credit card.
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In the middle of a merry-go-round to establish my creditworthiness to have a credit card. Since I live off a self-managed fund and don't have a 'regular' income, the amount of paperwork, stat decs, Annual Reports, and on and on to the enth degree like you wouldn't believe and visits to the bank, inter...
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Battery management during long term storage
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I have lithium throughout my van - changed over from deep cycle 12 months ago. I have followed what seems to be the premier recommendations for long term shut-down and have disconnected the battery totally at SOC 80%. My Van people say that I should not. While totally disconnected from power (othe...
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CARAVAN INSURANCE
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Time to renew van insurance, called RACV who put our premium up by a huge amount and refused to negotiate a lower premium, so i called AAMI, and saved $100 dollars as well as the van agreed value an extra $2000 higher. I pays to shop around.
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Dometic Saneo CS toilet
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We have a Dometic Saneo CS toilet and it leaks at the slide. Tried to get it fixed in Darwin and also Broome with no luck. Waited 4 weeks in Darwin and 4 weeks in Broome for parts that never arrived Does anybody know a business that can replace or repair in south east Queensland Thanks
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Throwing Butts on the ground
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For at least 20 years in Victoria I've reported smokers that throw their butts on the ground near or from inside their car. The penalty used to be around $150. Victoria has had a reporting system with the EPA for more than that period and I have been active in such activity. I've reported two guys in Bend...
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