The Grey Nomads - General

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

iGo Navigation GPS route calculation software for Android and Apple. 29th March 2018 First impressions: iGo has been around for some time in dedicated GPS receivers but more recently released their software in a form suitable for tablets and mobile phones - this brief review refers to the Android v...

Aussie1 · Aussie1

Don't forget to have batteries on hand to replace in smoke detectors April 1.

terrola · terrola

has any one having bought a $300 motorised jockey wheel from e bay then bought a opitec around $2000 ? just wondering is there a big difference (power wise) thinking about buying one and does it suit your needs thanks ...

cjt55 · cjt55

We are on our Big Lap this year and we have just arrived in Perth a few days ago and we read in the Newspapers and see in the media that the WA government is concerned about the lack of tourism and in particular from the Eastern States. The government is now working hard to attract both interstate visitors a...

busmartins · busmartins

Oh dear we've just received the insurance renewal for our motorhome for the next 12 months and I can't believe it. We are supposed to be living the dream, not drowning in the mire Would appreciate your views, tips and otherwise about who you insure your motorhome with. We have been with the same br...

zed · zed

Hi I have 2 questions regarding the stabiliser legs. On some sites, the ground isn't level, so I can't get the legs vertical. Not a problem as they lock in at different angles, but when I do this and it's at say 45 degrees, when I go to extend the leg by loosening the bolt, the leg simply slides along the grou...

memory maker · memory maker

if you have been to Archer River for a hamburger and live in Victoria, to repeat the experience go to Mingling Waters in Nowa Nowa between 9 and 5 for a burger that is just as good, the shop is full of interesting stuff especially if your a star wars or gemstone nut

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... When I visited in 2016 .......... How it is today ................... [EDIT: Praps I should mention that Barron Falls are near Kuranda, Atherton Tablelands, inland from Cairns. They are having floods etc right now] Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Tuesday 27th of March 2018 09:41:...

Baldbug · Baldbug

The Coaster we have has been converted to a Motorhome 15 years ago. The tyre pressures are around 50 - 60 psi. What does everyone use for a Coaster with only 2 people and Motorhome conversion?

brickies · brickies

Why do people stay put when they know flooding is possible and why dont caravan park owners move people out it all about money , Now caravan and motorhome owner will know all about that now . this flooding was known about days earleir so they had plenty of time to move on .

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

The media have been on again about this so called turf war again after the Tarthra fire, where the RFS are reported to have declined assistance from the Board based on the terrain where they were fighting the fire and the type of vehicle they had available (pumper). In the streets of Tarthra the Board wa...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... If yours is a 2018 2.0ltr petrol model - read here Cheers - John

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi There are a lot of good discussions and topics brought up here on this forum. Sometimes they stir excess discussion, but that shows people care I guess. Sometimes they wander far and wide, to fizzle out somewhere else. Sometimes just an information link to an interesting article. My irritation i...

Blackhall · Blackhall

We are looking at a Kokoda Force 11 xtrail any feedback would be valuable.

hako · hako

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/thetford-australia-pty-ltd-thetford-3-way-absorption-fridge

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Yep ... it is only one article ... but seems fairly well balanced ... and at least some sort of scientific evaluation. Read all about it here Cheers - John

The Expats · The Expats

Hi all, we stopped at Merimbula last week { decided against Tathra luckily } and thought the NRMA park looked like good. When we asked about filling in the Centerlink rent assistance form they informed us that management has informed all MRMA parks not to sign them . Anyone else come across this ? No rea...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Victoria has recently introduced optional three and six month registrations for cars with only a minor cost penalty over the 12 month registration. Additionally it seems one is able to renew a registration further than one month out from its expiry date which is very useful for remote area travelle...

Mitchell · Mitchell

was wondering if any one will be at the Fortesque river mouth campsite on these dates as i am travelling up there to launch my boat and head off to the montebellos , was thinking of taking my car and trailer to the campsite and asking if someone could watch it while we are gone . There will be a few bottles of w...

PeterX · PeterX

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/man-killed-by-snapped-towing-strap-as-he-was-helping-bogged-driver-in-central-queensland-20180318-p4z4x1.html

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	iGo Navigation GPS route calculation software for Android and Apple (Preview) iGo Navigation GPS route calculation software for Android and Apple. 29th March 2018 First impressions: iGo has been around for some time in dedicated GPS receivers but more recently released their software in a form suitable for tablets and mobile phones - this brief review refers to the Android v...	Mike Harding	7	3364	02:04 PM Mar 30, 2018 by HandyWalter
	smoke detectors (Preview) Don't forget to have batteries on hand to replace in smoke detectors April 1.	Aussie1	6	1140	06:28 AM Mar 30, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	optitec motorised jockey wheel (Preview) has any one having bought a $300 motorised jockey wheel from e bay then bought a opitec around $2000 ? just wondering is there a big difference (power wise) thinking about buying one and does it suit your needs thanks ...	terrola	4	3478	09:12 PM Mar 29, 2018 by hako
	Expensive to visit WA ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are on our Big Lap this year and we have just arrived in Perth a few days ago and we read in the Newspapers and see in the media that the WA government is concerned about the lack of tourism and in particular from the Eastern States. The government is now working hard to attract both interstate visitors a...	cjt55	36	2266	05:13 PM Mar 29, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	Motorhome Insurance (Preview) Oh dear we've just received the insurance renewal for our motorhome for the next 12 months and I can't believe it. We are supposed to be living the dream, not drowning in the mire Would appreciate your views, tips and otherwise about who you insure your motorhome with. We have been with the same br...	busmartins	18	13643	02:59 PM Mar 29, 2018 by Geeco
	Jayco Starcraft stabiliser legs (Preview) Hi I have 2 questions regarding the stabiliser legs. On some sites, the ground isn't level, so I can't get the legs vertical. Not a problem as they lock in at different angles, but when I do this and it's at say 45 degrees, when I go to extend the leg by loosening the bolt, the leg simply slides along the grou...	zed	6	3382	12:16 PM Mar 29, 2018 by Radar
	burgers (Preview) if you have been to Archer River for a hamburger and live in Victoria, to repeat the experience go to Mingling Waters in Nowa Nowa between 9 and 5 for a burger that is just as good, the shop is full of interesting stuff especially if your a star wars or gemstone nut	memory maker	6	1298	11:35 AM Mar 29, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	How our world changes.... (Preview) Gday... When I visited in 2016 .......... How it is today ................... [EDIT: Praps I should mention that Barron Falls are near Kuranda, Atherton Tablelands, inland from Cairns. They are having floods etc right now] Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Tuesday 27th of March 2018 09:41:...	rockylizard	6	1116	05:00 AM Mar 29, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Suggested Tyre Pressures for a Coaster Bus. (Preview) The Coaster we have has been converted to a Motorhome 15 years ago. The tyre pressures are around 50 - 60 psi. What does everyone use for a Coaster with only 2 people and Motorhome conversion?	Baldbug	21	4680	06:02 PM Mar 28, 2018 by Baldbug
	Flooding in Cairns caravans and motorhome damaged (Preview) Why do people stay put when they know flooding is possible and why dont caravan park owners move people out it all about money , Now caravan and motorhome owner will know all about that now . this flooding was known about days earleir so they had plenty of time to move on .	brickies	2	845	02:53 PM Mar 28, 2018 by dogbox
	NSW Fire and Rescue(Board) and RFS turf war (Preview) The media have been on again about this so called turf war again after the Tarthra fire, where the RFS are reported to have declined assistance from the Board based on the terrain where they were fighting the fire and the type of vehicle they had available (pumper). In the streets of Tarthra the Board wa...	aussietraveller	5	1150	10:58 PM Mar 27, 2018 by agent13
	RECALL: Land Rover Discovery Sport, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, Velar (Preview) Gday... If yours is a 2018 2.0ltr petrol model - read here Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	1241	10:20 PM Mar 27, 2018 by landy
	A forum is a two way communication ! A conversation even :) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi There are a lot of good discussions and topics brought up here on this forum. Sometimes they stir excess discussion, but that shows people care I guess. Sometimes they wander far and wide, to fizzle out somewhere else. Sometimes just an information link to an interesting article. My irritation i...	Jaahn	32	1841	09:32 PM Mar 27, 2018 by Santa
	Caravan purchase (Preview) We are looking at a Kokoda Force 11 xtrail any feedback would be valuable.	Blackhall	2	810	08:45 PM Mar 27, 2018 by montie
	Recall - Thetford 3 way fridges (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/thetford-australia-pty-ltd-thetford-3-way-absorption-fridge	hako	2	1018	04:10 PM Mar 27, 2018 by Granty
	Filling tyres with nitrogen ... some data ... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Gday... Yep ... it is only one article ... but seems fairly well balanced ... and at least some sort of scientific evaluation. Read all about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	35	2408	12:28 PM Mar 27, 2018 by Bagmaker
	NRMA parks (Preview) Hi all, we stopped at Merimbula last week { decided against Tathra luckily } and thought the NRMA park looked like good. When we asked about filling in the Centerlink rent assistance form they informed us that management has informed all MRMA parks not to sign them . Anyone else come across this ? No rea...	The Expats	4	1320	06:50 AM Mar 27, 2018 by BigRig
	Victorian registration - shorter terms available (Preview) Victoria has recently introduced optional three and six month registrations for cars with only a minor cost penalty over the 12 month registration. Additionally it seems one is able to renew a registration further than one month out from its expiry date which is very useful for remote area travelle...	Mike Harding	5	1344	03:27 PM Mar 26, 2018 by Eaglemax
	W.A Fortescue river mouth camp site 8th to 15th april (Preview) was wondering if any one will be at the Fortesque river mouth campsite on these dates as i am travelling up there to launch my boat and head off to the montebellos , was thinking of taking my car and trailer to the campsite and asking if someone could watch it while we are gone . There will be a few bottles of w...	Mitchell	7	2823	10:33 AM Mar 26, 2018 by Ge
	Man killed by snapped towing strap (Preview) https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/man-killed-by-snapped-towing-strap-as-he-was-helping-bogged-driver-in-central-queensland-20180318-p4z4x1.html	PeterX	22	2683	10:03 PM Mar 25, 2018 by Tony Bev
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