The Grey Nomads - General

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

jules47 · jules47

Just saw an ad for this on the web - and thought of the people who ask about something similar to mount on the wall of their motorhome or caravan - I have seen them in stores as well, but this one looks really nice, spot for tissues, drinks, etc, - I think this could be utilised and mounted on a wall. I'll get...

RobC · RobC

PAIN Any one use somthing that works for chronic pain thats not schedule 8 Morpines etc want to travel with out the pain dont want to be tied to doc and chemist every 4 weeks thats if they will fill the perscription. And if you get caught not being able to get these meds i go through bad withdrawals. Thanks f...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Wednesday March 21, 2018 - 13:57 EDT The second tropical cyclone in the space of a week may develop to the north of Australia during the coming days. A low pressure system located over the Arafura Sea has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone by Friday, according to the Bureau of Meteoro...

Itchyfeet Pete · Itchyfeet Pete

If anyone spots a Winnebago motorhome with a rear mounted metal tool box and PVC pipe and the words Team (Boogie or Bodgie or something similar) written in blue across the back window, could they please take a note of the registration and post it for me. It would also, if not yet repaired, have damage to t...

Sommer · Sommer

The 2 x 2 kg gas cylinder in my camper van is out of date-no refill! I don't have space for the newer models in the compartment. Can I purchase a 4 kg one, for that space and have a second one inside the Toyota van ? It could be safely stored and secured in an area under a seat in the camper van. Will it be legal ? Ch...

pommie vic · pommie vic

Hi Folks Id like your opinions on the Bolt on Diesil heaters from Malaysia in are they any good?bad Dangerous thinking of how to heat our 1978 ford transit campervan. Cheers

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nng.igo.primong.igoworld

Mez · Mez

Hello to all "Grey Nomads", once again I rely on your input while preparing to be " full time Grey Nomads" , can anyone tell us what happen to your driver's licence at renewal time when you don't have a fixed address , same with vehicle and caravan rego. We are selling out and won't have an home for a whi...

pipes · pipes

Recently I asked if any G/N would have an older style 12 volt car radio. "Nomad came to the rescue with one from his shed. I haven't tried to fit it yet, as the rain is fairly constant. Soon as I have it "pouring out" the ABC, I will let you know. Next request. I am one of Australia's "brilliant", but yet undis...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	951	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	1264	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	1336	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	1954	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	950	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	1086	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	2559	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	1385	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	1422	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	3048	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	2893	10:03 PM Mar 25, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Back Seat Organis - other uses (Preview) Just saw an ad for this on the web - and thought of the people who ask about something similar to mount on the wall of their motorhome or caravan - I have seen them in stores as well, but this one looks really nice, spot for tissues, drinks, etc, - I think this could be utilised and mounted on a wall. I'll get...	jules47	5	1292	12:53 PM Mar 25, 2018 by dogbox
	Get of morphine (Preview) PAIN Any one use somthing that works for chronic pain thats not schedule 8 Morpines etc want to travel with out the pain dont want to be tied to doc and chemist every 4 weeks thats if they will fill the perscription. And if you get caught not being able to get these meds i go through bad withdrawals. Thanks f...	RobC	6	1467	08:10 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Woody2
	Cyclone season in full swing.... (Preview) Wednesday March 21, 2018 - 13:57 EDT The second tropical cyclone in the space of a week may develop to the north of Australia during the coming days. A low pressure system located over the Arafura Sea has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone by Friday, according to the Bureau of Meteoro...	kiwijims	2	623	07:20 PM Mar 24, 2018 by kiwijims
	Hit and Run (Preview) If anyone spots a Winnebago motorhome with a rear mounted metal tool box and PVC pipe and the words Team (Boogie or Bodgie or something similar) written in blue across the back window, could they please take a note of the registration and post it for me. It would also, if not yet repaired, have damage to t...	Itchyfeet Pete	3	1393	08:45 AM Mar 24, 2018 by Itchyfeet Pete
	2 kg Gas cylinder (Preview) The 2 x 2 kg gas cylinder in my camper van is out of date-no refill! I don't have space for the newer models in the compartment. Can I purchase a 4 kg one, for that space and have a second one inside the Toyota van ? It could be safely stored and secured in an area under a seat in the camper van. Will it be legal ? Ch...	Sommer	26	3989	11:02 PM Mar 23, 2018 by Sommer
	Bolt on Diesil heaters (Preview) Hi Folks Id like your opinions on the Bolt on Diesil heaters from Malaysia in are they any good?bad Dangerous thinking of how to heat our 1978 ford transit campervan. Cheers	pommie vic	1	1054	09:46 PM Mar 23, 2018 by Farmhat
	iGo Navigation app for Android (Preview) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nng.igo.primong.igoworld	Mike Harding	0	1032	07:07 PM Mar 23, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Rego & Licence for Full time of the road (Preview) Hello to all "Grey Nomads", once again I rely on your input while preparing to be " full time Grey Nomads" , can anyone tell us what happen to your driver's licence at renewal time when you don't have a fixed address , same with vehicle and caravan rego. We are selling out and won't have an home for a whi...	Mez	6	1892	12:24 PM Mar 23, 2018 by RosieW
	THANKS "NOMAD" (Preview) Recently I asked if any G/N would have an older style 12 volt car radio. "Nomad came to the rescue with one from his shed. I haven't tried to fit it yet, as the rain is fairly constant. Soon as I have it "pouring out" the ABC, I will let you know. Next request. I am one of Australia's "brilliant", but yet undis...	pipes	6	1876	09:37 PM Mar 22, 2018 by Nurzo
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