The Grey Nomads - General

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.facebook.com/nswroadsafety/?hc_ref=ARQQwvbLHHRtV5VSW_xou2RrRfWQGx5ige-hnyPl-F5lPeYdIYar6NI50ahB4BEkC8U&fref=nf

kiwijims · kiwijims

Eight ambulances and three helicopters have been sent to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash near Dubbo, where two people have been killed and several others remain trapped. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-16/nsw-police-say-two-dead-in-dubbo-crash/9333390 K.J.

kiwijims · kiwijims

Residents in Perth's western suburbs awoke to smoke haze this morning thanks to a suspicious bushfire in Kings Park that has closed major roads into the city.The bushfire started shortly after midnight and led to a watch-and-act notice being issued for Subiaco and Shenton Park in the early hours of...

goldenyears · goldenyears

To all you more experienced nomads out there I have a question with regards travelling early march across the Nullabor ... have visited various threads on this subject but not for the month of march ... HOW HOT DOES IT GET THAT TIME OF YEAR AND SHOULD I LEAVE IT UNTIL APRIL OR MAY ?

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

can anyone give me advice on Cromtech generators please, looking to replace my old one. I don't want to spend a squillion on a Honda/ Yamaha etc. thanks in advance Gavin

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi all. We have a 2012 winnebago esperance with dometic air conditioner. Since day 1 we had a very noisy fan and the unit itself was causing vibrations. We had it checked out by dometic agents and were told that that is how they are. 2 years down the track and the air conditioner blew itself up. We were info...

Kretsch · Kretsch

Hi I will be travelling from Wollongong Corrimal Beach Tourist Park north through Sydney to Coffs Harbour. Which is the best way and timing to travel rig is towing 21 ft tandem caravan. Thanks

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi Van arrives Febuary so will be doing local trips most of this year to get use to it but will be doing longer trips later this year and into the future where working on farms and possible house or Farm sitting. If I get a Police Clearance from NSW which is where I have live all my life is it accepted in all st...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

While waiting for parts to remove the Setec from and tidying the DC circuit I am thinking about how to change water tanks without having to lay or reach under the van to the jayco 3 way tap. Thinking possibly a 12v solenoid at each outlet. Trouble is they drag 500 milliamps. Possibly a linear actuator to a...

RustyD · RustyD

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/newsmedia/2017/free-self-service-weighbridges-for-heavy-vehicles-in-rural-victoria

Sanctuary · Sanctuary

Hi All, I'm looking for somewhere to securely store my 31ft caravan for approximately 4 weeks starting from 10th February 2018. I'm looking for somewhere within a 50km radius of Wollongong. I've tried a couple of the local storage centres but they are all full for my size of caravan. Can anyone assist...

nottravellingyet · nottravellingyet

Wondering if anyone on this site has any experience, tips etc on how to travel around Australia without towing a van. Thinking of taking a very small tent to sleep in and getting cheap accomodation especially when weather not great. Maybe even sleeping in the car sometimes. No firm plans yet. is there...

JayDee · JayDee

I was just surfing the G.N web site and I opted to open the Lifestyle and then open Grey Nomad Characters. Upon checking the articles listed I noted that we would have to be the Grand Parents of all Grand Parents as we are Jay...79 years Dee...75 years. But apart from a couple of health issues and some add...

Pommylad · Pommylad

Hi all my name is Paul and my wife is Kathy. We are new to caravan travel and have put a deposit on a 2018 Jayco Silverline. We and hope to have it delivered by 20th March and we have a 2017 Ford Everest Trend as the tug. We have our first holiday booked over the Easter weekend at Bridgetown WA and will be doing s...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Emergency crews have conducted three rescues in the Northern Territory after motorists attempted to cross causeways flooded by heavy rains. At 6:00am a number of people were rescued from a four-wheel drive ute towing a boat which was swept off the Arnhem Highway at Marrakai, 100 kilometres south-...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I bought two Five position Coleman Camping chairs from a well known retailer. Three years ago so out of warranty. I Hardly used them so in very good condition. One of the Plastic arms broke at the point where a bolt held it to the seat. The pivot point. I tried to get a replacement arm from Coleman Austral...

Lancelot Link · Lancelot Link

Dear Moderator, Please accept that I understand you have a difficult job, but please consider perhaps it would be agreeable there is a majority and not a minority posting on this forum. I find it offensive that, as a Majority, I have to suffer closures of posts due to minority elements. I understand...

Red Dog · Red Dog

Question please would the 3LTR Mitsubishi Challenger 2001 engine be good for towing a 1600 KG van also the challenger is manual your thoughts please. -- Edited by Red Dog on Friday 26th of January 2018 01:12:07 PM

Possum3 · Possum3

DOUBLE DEMERITS FOR AUSTRALIA DAY HOLIDAY! Double Demerits start from MIDNIGHT TONIGHT until MIDNIGHT on Sunday 28th January. Double Demerits applies to:... Speeding Illegal use of mobile phones Not wearing a seatbelt Riding without a helmet The demerit point system provides an incentive for d...

shipsaroundoz · shipsaroundoz

is it still ok to park overnight at Port Melbourne on the night before sailing to Tassie. We sail on 02 Feb at 0900

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	NSW School Zones in operation. (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/nswroadsafety/?hc_ref=ARQQwvbLHHRtV5VSW_xou2RrRfWQGx5ige-hnyPl-F5lPeYdIYar6NI50ahB4BEkC8U&fref=nf	Possum3	2	769	09:20 PM Jan 30, 2018 by Craig1
	Dubbo crash leaves two dead, three trapped on Newell Highway... (Preview) Eight ambulances and three helicopters have been sent to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash near Dubbo, where two people have been killed and several others remain trapped. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-16/nsw-police-say-two-dead-in-dubbo-crash/9333390 K.J.	kiwijims	20	1619	08:41 PM Jan 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Kings Park bushfire closes roads, leaves smoke haze over Perth.... (Preview) Residents in Perth's western suburbs awoke to smoke haze this morning thanks to a suspicious bushfire in Kings Park that has closed major roads into the city.The bushfire started shortly after midnight and led to a watch-and-act notice being issued for Subiaco and Shenton Park in the early hours of...	kiwijims	0	778	11:27 AM Jan 30, 2018 by kiwijims
	NULLABOR IN MARCH (Preview) To all you more experienced nomads out there I have a question with regards travelling early march across the Nullabor ... have visited various threads on this subject but not for the month of march ... HOW HOT DOES IT GET THAT TIME OF YEAR AND SHOULD I LEAVE IT UNTIL APRIL OR MAY ?	goldenyears	16	2640	11:17 AM Jan 30, 2018 by rockylizard
	Cromtech generators (Preview) can anyone give me advice on Cromtech generators please, looking to replace my old one. I don't want to spend a squillion on a Honda/ Yamaha etc. thanks in advance Gavin	Juggenaut	8	1380	10:31 AM Jan 30, 2018 by Juggenaut
	Dometic air conditioners (Preview) Hi all. We have a 2012 winnebago esperance with dometic air conditioner. Since day 1 we had a very noisy fan and the unit itself was causing vibrations. We had it checked out by dometic agents and were told that that is how they are. 2 years down the track and the air conditioner blew itself up. We were info...	Lozza1956	13	3947	10:59 PM Jan 29, 2018 by jaxonjesse
	Travel North from Wollongong through Sydney (Preview) Hi I will be travelling from Wollongong Corrimal Beach Tourist Park north through Sydney to Coffs Harbour. Which is the best way and timing to travel rig is towing 21 ft tandem caravan. Thanks	Kretsch	4	1135	10:51 PM Jan 29, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Police Clearance (Preview) Hi Van arrives Febuary so will be doing local trips most of this year to get use to it but will be doing longer trips later this year and into the future where working on farms and possible house or Farm sitting. If I get a Police Clearance from NSW which is where I have live all my life is it accepted in all st...	Mackayak	25	1907	05:32 PM Jan 29, 2018 by BigRig
	Water tank swapping/changing remotely... (Preview) While waiting for parts to remove the Setec from and tidying the DC circuit I am thinking about how to change water tanks without having to lay or reach under the van to the jayco 3 way tap. Thinking possibly a 12v solenoid at each outlet. Trouble is they drag 500 milliamps. Possibly a linear actuator to a...	aussie_paul	23	4103	04:17 PM Jan 29, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Weighed Ute & Van (Preview) https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/newsmedia/2017/free-self-service-weighbridges-for-heavy-vehicles-in-rural-victoria	RustyD	5	973	01:39 PM Jan 29, 2018 by Granty
	Caravan Short term storage in Wollongong area (Preview) Hi All, I'm looking for somewhere to securely store my 31ft caravan for approximately 4 weeks starting from 10th February 2018. I'm looking for somewhere within a 50km radius of Wollongong. I've tried a couple of the local storage centres but they are all full for my size of caravan. Can anyone assist...	Sanctuary	4	539	11:33 AM Jan 29, 2018 by Sanctuary
	Planning to travel without van (maybe) (Preview) Wondering if anyone on this site has any experience, tips etc on how to travel around Australia without towing a van. Thinking of taking a very small tent to sleep in and getting cheap accomodation especially when weather not great. Maybe even sleeping in the car sometimes. No firm plans yet. is there...	nottravellingyet	7	1070	10:50 AM Jan 29, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	How OLD (or young) to you have to be. (Preview) I was just surfing the G.N web site and I opted to open the Lifestyle and then open Grey Nomad Characters. Upon checking the articles listed I noted that we would have to be the Grand Parents of all Grand Parents as we are Jay...79 years Dee...75 years. But apart from a couple of health issues and some add...	JayDee	10	1833	10:24 AM Jan 29, 2018 by jules47
	New to caravan travel (Preview) Hi all my name is Paul and my wife is Kathy. We are new to caravan travel and have put a deposit on a 2018 Jayco Silverline. We and hope to have it delivered by 20th March and we have a 2017 Ford Everest Trend as the tug. We have our first holiday booked over the Easter weekend at Bridgetown WA and will be doing s...	Pommylad	10	1204	11:36 PM Jan 28, 2018 by PeterD
	Northern Territory monsoonal weather sees cars swept of roads by floodwaters... (Preview) Emergency crews have conducted three rescues in the Northern Territory after motorists attempted to cross causeways flooded by heavy rains. At 6:00am a number of people were rescued from a four-wheel drive ute towing a boat which was swept off the Arnhem Highway at Marrakai, 100 kilometres south-...	kiwijims	4	999	10:26 PM Jan 28, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Coleman Products. (Preview) I bought two Five position Coleman Camping chairs from a well known retailer. Three years ago so out of warranty. I Hardly used them so in very good condition. One of the Plastic arms broke at the point where a bolt held it to the seat. The pivot point. I tried to get a replacement arm from Coleman Austral...	Yuglamron	11	1262	07:07 PM Jan 28, 2018 by hako
	Happy Australia Day posts closed yet again! (closed) (Preview) Dear Moderator, Please accept that I understand you have a difficult job, but please consider perhaps it would be agreeable there is a majority and not a minority posting on this forum. I find it offensive that, as a Majority, I have to suffer closures of posts due to minority elements. I understand...	Lancelot Link	17	1296	05:48 PM Jan 28, 2018 by Webmaster
	Towning (Preview) Question please would the 3LTR Mitsubishi Challenger 2001 engine be good for towing a 1600 KG van also the challenger is manual your thoughts please. -- Edited by Red Dog on Friday 26th of January 2018 01:12:07 PM	Red Dog	8	1081	04:49 PM Jan 28, 2018 by meetoo
	NSW Double Demerit points from tonight. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) DOUBLE DEMERITS FOR AUSTRALIA DAY HOLIDAY! Double Demerits start from MIDNIGHT TONIGHT until MIDNIGHT on Sunday 28th January. Double Demerits applies to:... Speeding Illegal use of mobile phones Not wearing a seatbelt Riding without a helmet The demerit point system provides an incentive for d...	Possum3	38	2073	11:53 AM Jan 28, 2018 by dogbox
	Port Melbourne Parking (Preview) is it still ok to park overnight at Port Melbourne on the night before sailing to Tassie. We sail on 02 Feb at 0900	shipsaroundoz	2	679	08:29 PM Jan 27, 2018 by Desert Dweller
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