The Grey Nomads - General

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, I'd just like to advise all you happy campers to keep an eye on your awnings and if you see any bat poo (usually dark brown/black), remove it ASAP. It will fade the colour, see attached photos. It usually sets quite hard and sometimes it helps if you leave a wet sponge on it to soften it. I'm not sure h...

Homer and Marg · Homer and Marg

Would appreciate feedback on recent knowledge of Torrens Ck to Aramac road conditions. Solo female in Toyota Hiace and wondering how much and how bad the unsealed area is now. Thanks.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-21/bom-forecasts-sydney-heatwave-with-36c-expected-on-saturday/8965442

jbrinks · jbrinks

we need to get new tyres for our Landcruiser 200 series. We tow a van for about 6 months of the year and do a bit of off-road driving as well. Any recommendations

hako · hako

Just found this advert for GECKO Gas Hot Water Heater - Portable Shower Camping LPG Outdoor Instant Caravan. For whatever reason they are priced at $120 (with 20% discount) delivered with guarantee and full Australian certification...1753 sold already!! The link below is just one of many for t...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

We used our stove a couple of nights ago (the electric element) to cook our dinner. It cooled down but then the whole glass panel cracked/crazed. Has anyone else had similar troubles? The panel is in two pieces - the front one with two gas rings on it, the rear with the electric plate & one gas ring....

kiwijims · kiwijims

A fire near backburning operations in Darwin has destroyed a property housing scores of cars. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/scores-of-cars-go-up-in-flames-after-fire-in-darwin/8958070 K.J.

JohnR · JohnR

Will be moving on later in the week to Lakes Entrance. Currently at Oxley just out of Wangaratta. Looking at going Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance via the Omeo Highway that eventually links up with Great Alpine Road. Just checking from Nomads that have been through the area "RECENTLY" with 2....

iana · iana

I have read a couple of threads on this, and of course water filters. But I am interested in how travelers get their water. I have read about the tap at the dump point, so that's out. Catching the water off the awning, well that's only going to work during winter, and if it rains, and if there is no wind so the...

DickandDee · DickandDee

Hi all! Hubby and I are progressing towards the big journey from Melbourne. House is sold, bought a 2006 Landcruiser and a 2012 Jayco Sterling which we pick up tomorrow! Yay! I've used your site to do so much research over the past 10 months, and it's been invaluable. Could I please get your assistan...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Feel free to hijack the thread to any sort of container you wish but I am after information on useful containers. These may be purpose made for the job (eg. approved petrol containers) or, better still, things you have discovered which were made for one job but do a quite different job well. In general,...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

Please see Free or low cost camping!!!! Our son has just purchased the Golf/Bowling Club!!!! BALGAL BEACH, QUEENSLAND. IT IS ABOUT 40KL. NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE. -- Edited by gypsynolmate on Friday 7th of July 2017 07:34:25 AM

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/grave-fears-for-88yearold-hiker-lost-on-...

Woody2 · Woody2

Our trip to New Zealand has finally caught up with us. Wk to go. Wondering about the best phone and internet deals and also what type of health insurance etc we would need. We have 28 days to travell around South Island.Have rented a unit in Christchurch for the first wk. Then will play by ear after that....

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read all about it here Cheers - John

Ron-D · Ron-D

We pulled into Armidale Showgrounds and went to pay for our stay ,The caretaker was obviously a caravaner as he had a rig on his block,after we payed up he said to let your water on the ground,he was of the opinion water is good for grass ,could not help noticing that all the Van sites had green grass and the...

Splottboy · Splottboy

Does anybody have ant suggestions on where we can stay in Albany WA for a week ??

Gavanator · Gavanator

I bought a 3.7 kva generator on Thursday using eBay, I picked it up today from Seven Hills Sydney, thought it a bit strange it didn't have packing and looked a bit dirty. When I got home I put it on my work bench for a closer look, next what I saw was terrible, oil was dripping from the bottom of the case, had a s...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi Folks, just recieved a letter from the RACV which contained the following info. Tow pack add on no longer exists from August 17th members with Total care and extra care will automatically be covered up to the following limits; 8.0t gross weight. 3.3m in height. 2.5m width. 9.0m in length. They will...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi, Anyone travelling along the New England Hwy, in SE Qld, refills of 4.5 (3.8) kg gas bottles for $12 and 9kg for $20 at the Camping shop in Railway Street at Stanthorpe. And it's directly across the road from the laundromat, parking out the back. J

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Bat Poo on Awning (Preview) Hi All, I'd just like to advise all you happy campers to keep an eye on your awnings and if you see any bat poo (usually dark brown/black), remove it ASAP. It will fade the colour, see attached photos. It usually sets quite hard and sometimes it helps if you leave a wet sponge on it to soften it. I'm not sure h...	Hurls	1	909	01:47 PM Sep 21, 2017 by Craig1
	Torrens Creek to Aramac (Preview) Would appreciate feedback on recent knowledge of Torrens Ck to Aramac road conditions. Solo female in Toyota Hiace and wondering how much and how bad the unsealed area is now. Thanks.	Homer and Marg	2	994	01:11 PM Sep 21, 2017 by villatranquilla
	Now Sydney is in for a Heatwave..... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-21/bom-forecasts-sydney-heatwave-with-36c-expected-on-saturday/8965442	kiwijims	0	656	10:11 AM Sep 21, 2017 by kiwijims
	What tyres do you have on a Landcruiser and tow a van (Preview) we need to get new tyres for our Landcruiser 200 series. We tow a van for about 6 months of the year and do a bit of off-road driving as well. Any recommendations	jbrinks	16	3646	07:41 PM Sep 20, 2017 by Yabbietol
	Cheap Gas Hot water - is there a catch? (Preview) Just found this advert for GECKO Gas Hot Water Heater - Portable Shower Camping LPG Outdoor Instant Caravan. For whatever reason they are priced at $120 (with 20% discount) delivered with guarantee and full Australian certification...1753 sold already!! The link below is just one of many for t...	hako	12	2168	04:57 PM Sep 20, 2017 by PeterD
	SMEV 3 (gas) plus 1 (electric) stove & grill (Preview) We used our stove a couple of nights ago (the electric element) to cook our dinner. It cooled down but then the whole glass panel cracked/crazed. Has anyone else had similar troubles? The panel is in two pieces - the front one with two gas rings on it, the rear with the electric plate & one gas ring....	Warren-Pat_01	12	2144	12:55 PM Sep 20, 2017 by jules47
	Darwin fire causes scores of cars to go up in flames (Preview) A fire near backburning operations in Darwin has destroyed a property housing scores of cars. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/scores-of-cars-go-up-in-flames-after-fire-in-darwin/8958070 K.J.	kiwijims	2	1046	11:25 AM Sep 20, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance (Preview) Will be moving on later in the week to Lakes Entrance. Currently at Oxley just out of Wangaratta. Looking at going Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance via the Omeo Highway that eventually links up with Great Alpine Road. Just checking from Nomads that have been through the area "RECENTLY" with 2....	JohnR	17	3173	08:58 PM Sep 19, 2017 by JohnR
	Water collection when full time on the road. (Preview) I have read a couple of threads on this, and of course water filters. But I am interested in how travelers get their water. I have read about the tap at the dump point, so that's out. Catching the water off the awning, well that's only going to work during winter, and if it rains, and if there is no wind so the...	iana	20	2432	06:46 PM Sep 19, 2017 by mr glassies
	Simplicity Suspension (Preview) Hi all! Hubby and I are progressing towards the big journey from Melbourne. House is sold, bought a 2006 Landcruiser and a 2012 Jayco Sterling which we pick up tomorrow! Yay! I've used your site to do so much research over the past 10 months, and it's been invaluable. Could I please get your assistan...	DickandDee	22	7643	06:07 PM Sep 19, 2017 by DickandDee
	The container thread (Preview) Feel free to hijack the thread to any sort of container you wish but I am after information on useful containers. These may be purpose made for the job (eg. approved petrol containers) or, better still, things you have discovered which were made for one job but do a quite different job well. In general,...	Mike Harding	11	1523	11:22 AM Sep 19, 2017 by macka17
	BALGAL BEACH - MYSTIC SANDS GOLF RESORT. (qld) (Preview) Please see Free or low cost camping!!!! Our son has just purchased the Golf/Bowling Club!!!! BALGAL BEACH, QUEENSLAND. IT IS ABOUT 40KL. NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE. -- Edited by gypsynolmate on Friday 7th of July 2017 07:34:25 AM	gypsynolmate	17	2864	08:16 AM Sep 19, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	The time must come for each of us.... (Preview) http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/grave-fears-for-88yearold-hiker-lost-on-...	Mike Harding	6	1804	07:55 AM Sep 19, 2017 by Ge
	Phone and health insurance for nz trip (Preview) Our trip to New Zealand has finally caught up with us. Wk to go. Wondering about the best phone and internet deals and also what type of health insurance etc we would need. We have 28 days to travell around South Island.Have rented a unit in Christchurch for the first wk. Then will play by ear after that....	Woody2	14	804	09:39 PM Sep 18, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tow test: Mazda BT-50 2017 (Preview) Gday... Read all about it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	2043	06:19 PM Sep 18, 2017 by macka17
	Finally some common sense (Preview) We pulled into Armidale Showgrounds and went to pay for our stay ,The caretaker was obviously a caravaner as he had a rig on his block,after we payed up he said to let your water on the ground,he was of the opinion water is good for grass ,could not help noticing that all the Van sites had green grass and the...	Ron-D	19	1920	08:08 AM Sep 18, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Albany WA (Preview) Does anybody have ant suggestions on where we can stay in Albany WA for a week ??	Splottboy	9	1087	07:51 PM Sep 16, 2017 by newhorizons
	ebay generators buying guide (Preview) I bought a 3.7 kva generator on Thursday using eBay, I picked it up today from Seven Hills Sydney, thought it a bit strange it didn't have packing and looked a bit dirty. When I got home I put it on my work bench for a closer look, next what I saw was terrible, oil was dripping from the bottom of the case, had a s...	Gavanator	10	1585	05:37 PM Sep 16, 2017 by macka17
	RACV (Preview) Hi Folks, just recieved a letter from the RACV which contained the following info. Tow pack add on no longer exists from August 17th members with Total care and extra care will automatically be covered up to the following limits; 8.0t gross weight. 3.3m in height. 2.5m width. 9.0m in length. They will...	Magnarc	5	968	04:28 PM Sep 16, 2017 by villatranquilla
	Cheap Gas Refills (Preview) Hi, Anyone travelling along the New England Hwy, in SE Qld, refills of 4.5 (3.8) kg gas bottles for $12 and 9kg for $20 at the Camping shop in Railway Street at Stanthorpe. And it's directly across the road from the laundromat, parking out the back. J	Wild1	4	1602	11:23 AM Sep 16, 2017 by Big Mal
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