The Grey Nomads - General

Tassiemike · Tassiemike

Hello,We recently bought a 2007 Avan Aliner.I saw another Avan this morning on gumtree and they had attached metal tool boxes to both the front and the rear of the van. It got me wondering what other changes people had made to their vans that they have been really happy with and that we could learn from.W...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Most people probably already know this, but seeing as I just heard it I thought I would pass it on. I had problems with my GPS and Dash Cam falling off during hot weather. A friend told me to put a light smear of Vaseline on the suction caps. Six days of over 40 degrees in Tamworth and both stuck it out Thought...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Ron-D · Ron-D

Cant help wondering what is the point of owning a motor home when you have to tow a vehicle behind it? A truly luxurious caravan would be no where near the price ,not trying to be rude or insulting to motor home owners I just cant see any benefit...

Mez · Mez

Hi, as we are gearing ourself for life on the road full time , I have the opportunity to do part time work while on the road as an accountant. For this to happen I will need a good internet connection wherever we might be. I am aware that they will be places in remote area where it will be impossible, but I wou...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday...

clear skies at Sale, Gippsland - cold though (8degC) but it was two hours well spent. Cheers - John

mezza56 · mezza56

My wife and I love walking on the beach and have found various items on isolated beaches after rough seas , we have a large collection of genuine sea glass and there are beaches that seem to produce it more regularly than the odd bits . Is there anyone else that collects it I'd be interested to see what you h...

kiwijims · kiwijims

EMERGENCY WARNING Time of issue: 04:34 PM Date of issue: 01 February 2018You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.Homes on Elleker-Grasmere Road will be UNDER THREAT by fire in 30 minutes.The fire started near the intersection of ELLEKER-GRASM...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Yep, time to head off again. We've enjoyed being at home since before Christmas. Australia Day weekend gone & the ''billy lids'' back at school. Eight weeks until the ''Easter madness''. We're off & runnin'. Any others like us? -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Wednesday 31st of January 2018 1...

Kisha · Kisha

31 January 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse Perth, Western Australia. Also, the full moon will be slightly larger than normal given that this is also a supermoon, also called a blue moon, so astrophotography will be more spectacular than normal." Hoping my photography does this wonderful event justice....

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, My son is looking at buying a Volkswagen Caravelle, but found out that its repairable write off. The owner bought in South Australia, and is selling it in Queensland. Does anyone have any suggestions ... as it appears to be a bargain price.

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, We have just brought a second hand Prinston 701 and would like to know how to run the battery charge? and how long can you leave it turned on ? Cheers Ken & Lynn

KazKen · KazKen

Hi everyone. We are new to this nomadic life and thoroughly loving it, but someone has just told us that you are only allowed to stay in a state for a maximum of three months and then you have to register your vehicle and caravan with that state. Can you please clarify this situation Cheers Ken and Kaz

barrie · barrie

Interviewed on the project tonite a one eyed truckie said car drivers need more education ,what an idiot

Possum3 · Possum3

http://www.bcf.com.au/products/memberspecials/571579?pageSize=24&sort=-ProductCreated&productArticleType=Shade%2CAwning%2CGazebo&page=1&utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MF_BCF_2018_WK31_CATCAMP

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

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	Avan modification suggestions!!! (Preview) Hello,We recently bought a 2007 Avan Aliner.I saw another Avan this morning on gumtree and they had attached metal tool boxes to both the front and the rear of the van. It got me wondering what other changes people had made to their vans that they have been really happy with and that we could learn from.W...	Tassiemike	12	6700	07:44 PM Feb 4, 2018 by Tassiemike
	Another use for Vaseline. (Preview) Most people probably already know this, but seeing as I just heard it I thought I would pass it on. I had problems with my GPS and Dash Cam falling off during hot weather. A friend told me to put a light smear of Vaseline on the suction caps. Six days of over 40 degrees in Tamworth and both stuck it out Thought...	NeilandRaine	13	1879	02:12 PM Feb 4, 2018 by newslug
	Kimberley floods leave highway underwater (Preview) Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	3	801	08:15 AM Feb 4, 2018 by PeterX
	Motor home (Preview) Cant help wondering what is the point of owning a motor home when you have to tow a vehicle behind it? A truly luxurious caravan would be no where near the price ,not trying to be rude or insulting to motor home owners I just cant see any benefit...	Ron-D	20	1774	11:25 PM Feb 2, 2018 by Perry
	Internet coverage (Preview) Hi, as we are gearing ourself for life on the road full time , I have the opportunity to do part time work while on the road as an accountant. For this to happen I will need a good internet connection wherever we might be. I am aware that they will be places in remote area where it will be impossible, but I wou...	Mez	16	1788	01:58 PM Feb 2, 2018 by Mez
	Super-Blue-Blood Moon (Preview) Gday... clear skies at Sale, Gippsland - cold though (8degC) but it was two hours well spent. Cheers - John	rockylizard	5	910	10:59 PM Feb 1, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Beach Combers (Preview) My wife and I love walking on the beach and have found various items on isolated beaches after rough seas , we have a large collection of genuine sea glass and there are beaches that seem to produce it more regularly than the odd bits . Is there anyone else that collects it I'd be interested to see what you h...	mezza56	14	1608	09:31 PM Feb 1, 2018 by Philw
	Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for eastern part of ELLEKER in CITY OF ALBANY W.A. (Preview) EMERGENCY WARNING Time of issue: 04:34 PM Date of issue: 01 February 2018You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.Homes on Elleker-Grasmere Road will be UNDER THREAT by fire in 30 minutes.The fire started near the intersection of ELLEKER-GRASM...	kiwijims	0	412	07:49 PM Feb 1, 2018 by kiwijims
	Time To Head Off Again (Preview) Yep, time to head off again. We've enjoyed being at home since before Christmas. Australia Day weekend gone & the ''billy lids'' back at school. Eight weeks until the ''Easter madness''. We're off & runnin'. Any others like us? -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Wednesday 31st of January 2018 1...	Desert Dweller	8	1193	02:55 PM Feb 1, 2018 by Kisha
	TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE (Preview) 31 January 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse Perth, Western Australia. Also, the full moon will be slightly larger than normal given that this is also a supermoon, also called a blue moon, so astrophotography will be more spectacular than normal." Hoping my photography does this wonderful event justice....	Kisha	14	983	02:47 PM Feb 1, 2018 by Kisha
	Reparable write offs (Preview) Hi, My son is looking at buying a Volkswagen Caravelle, but found out that its repairable write off. The owner bought in South Australia, and is selling it in Queensland. Does anyone have any suggestions ... as it appears to be a bargain price.	Splottboy	15	4319	09:02 AM Feb 1, 2018 by VK5TBC
	Coromal prinston 701 batery charger (Preview) Hi, We have just brought a second hand Prinston 701 and would like to know how to run the battery charge? and how long can you leave it turned on ? Cheers Ken & Lynn	Bukhouse	4	635	09:28 PM Jan 31, 2018 by Ge
	Length of stay in each state (Preview) Hi everyone. We are new to this nomadic life and thoroughly loving it, but someone has just told us that you are only allowed to stay in a state for a maximum of three months and then you have to register your vehicle and caravan with that state. Can you please clarify this situation Cheers Ken and Kaz	KazKen	12	1445	10:55 AM Jan 31, 2018 by Wizardofoz
	Project truckie interview (Preview) Interviewed on the project tonite a one eyed truckie said car drivers need more education ,what an idiot	barrie	26	2021	10:10 AM Jan 31, 2018 by Bryan
	BCF Awnings and Gazebo on special (Preview) http://www.bcf.com.au/products/memberspecials/571579?pageSize=24&sort=-ProductCreated&productArticleType=Shade%2CAwning%2CGazebo&page=1&utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MF_BCF_2018_WK31_CATCAMP	Possum3	4	1692	08:40 AM Jan 31, 2018 by littledick
	NSW School Zones in operation. (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/nswroadsafety/?hc_ref=ARQQwvbLHHRtV5VSW_xou2RrRfWQGx5ige-hnyPl-F5lPeYdIYar6NI50ahB4BEkC8U&fref=nf	Possum3	2	829	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	1683	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	789	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	2803	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	1444	10:31 AM Jan 30, 2018 by Juggenaut
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