The Grey Nomads - General

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

I saw this one in Aldi today $10.00 100mm car 100mm van Metal. jim -- Edited by Hey Jim on Wednesday 5th of July 2017 06:55:02 PM

Splottboy · Splottboy

I imagine that everyone has water pressure problems are various places, and have overcome it by using the pump, but then you are using up valuable water needed when you free camp. Has anyone installed a 12V 80Psi High Pressure Water Pump ? I am wondering if this is a solution, or is there another soluti...

vince56 · vince56

Ever wondered what is inside those 6V lantern batteries? I was curious!

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

http://caravanbuyersguide.com.au/tow-vehicle-caravan-weight/

Mike C · Mike C

Just chatting with the boss and thinking about the best way to ensure the home is safe when we do extended trips (now retired hoping to get back into it) We were wondering how it worked? We have ample space to park a motorhome or caravan with power and water available. What is the norm? Do you give them the r...

Aussie · Aussie

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-16/the-reality-of-van-life/8624170

Gavanator · Gavanator

Picked up my new Jayco off road journey 3 weeks ago from St Marys Jayco dealer in Sydney, I towed it about 30 klms to my home and parked it in my backyard. The last 3 weeks my wife and I played with it as you do when I noticed that one of the four tyres looked a bit flat, it was, 15 psi, others 50 psi, spare 45 psi, so...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Went into "Search" above and came across an old photo so did an update with one I took last month. Didn't realize that the original post was in the closed photo competition section, so that's where my update went too. Anyhow take a look, if you wish to, and there's a photo of his gravestone too in Alice S...

Athol · Athol

I am trying to work out the best vehicle to purchase for towing 3500kg. I need a car that's a 4 x4, comfortable for the wife, but economical to drive around town as well as hi way. I've being looking for some time now and I thought that I found it ( Toyota dual cab with canopy SR5 2.8 turbo diesel) but when you...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-16/the-reality-of-van-life/8624170

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, we are planning a trip from Adelaide to Karumba QLD and want to head through Brocken Hill, Wilcania - Bourke. Can anyone tell me if the road / track along the river is ok, and if so, which is the better of the two, north side or south side. ? We have an off road 14' van and Dmax, but if the road through the...

adreamer · adreamer

I have found two good vans on net, both interstate - I live in SA. No. 1 2008 Jayco Conquest, manual, only 40,000 klms, manual, pristine condition, diesel heater, nice bull bar and large fitted Storage Box on back. Registered 3 months. $60,000. Tasmania, so air fare and spirit Tasmania to get home, pl...

Bob and Colleen · Bob and Colleen

G'day. Intro ourselves Bob and Colleen. Queenslanders. Getting our van ready to start our travels. Just registered and now need INSURANCE. Looking for tips on where to seek reasonably priced insurance. Any tips appreciated. Thanks

Aussie · Aussie

Well you might find something interesting in one of my many adventures. I was a detecting fanatic for about 25 years, (mid seventies to 2000). On one of our trips up to Marbell Bar WA, we were camped in the caravan park. And after a very rainy sloppy night and after the creek outside the parks front gate we...

jules47 · jules47

Please be aware no warning signs!!! Road Still Closed!! We are at the rest stop on the Great Northern Highway 1 and half hours South of Pt Hedland. Horrific accident. 3pm day before yesterday. Truck and 2 caravans were stopped at Bridgeworks. A fully laden cattle road train came from behind and couldn...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Well we emptied our wallets and bank account (( and we even ask my mother in law for 5 dollars today )) and we've got a new toy Traded our 89 Viscount for an 2011 Royal Flair Van Royce And bugger me you know it's behind the Ranger First thing we did was going over the weight bridge this morning to check a few thi...

gandk · gandk

Hi All finally started our "Big Lap" but as we have lived in the hot tropics for 40+ years we are not prepared for the cold at night. Clothes not a problem but what sort or brand of bed blankets, doonas or ???? and no silly remarks please would people suggest as we do free camping as well with no option of hea...

TrevnGlen · TrevnGlen

Just wondering if anyone knows how busy the caravan parks and free camps may be are on the way to Alice Springs at this time of year. We have never done any touring before . Would we need to pre book sites ?? All new to us. -- Edited by TrevnGlen on Tuesday 27th of June 2017 11:19:54 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

Police stumble upon $1.6 million cash in suitcase ...... "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-03/suitcase-full-of-cash-found-in-wetherill-park-in-sydney/8674180"/> WE were worried after we lost it at the Super Market, !!! "Yer Right" You all say ??? LOL K.J.

loosecannan · loosecannan

Hi, we are trying to sort out our phone to go travelling the great lap. I have purchased the 4GX Wi Fi set up and intend to top up with the 2year $140 16gb plan (for use with my Macbook computer) and I have used it here at home and works fine. My problem is trying to get the right phone with the right plan. Telst...

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	For model collectors (Preview) I saw this one in Aldi today $10.00 100mm car 100mm van Metal. jim -- Edited by Hey Jim on Wednesday 5th of July 2017 06:55:02 PM	Hey Jim	1	739	07:10 AM Jul 6, 2017 by kiwijims
	Water pressure (Preview) I imagine that everyone has water pressure problems are various places, and have overcome it by using the pump, but then you are using up valuable water needed when you free camp. Has anyone installed a 12V 80Psi High Pressure Water Pump ? I am wondering if this is a solution, or is there another soluti...	Splottboy	4	1188	08:05 PM Jul 5, 2017 by iana
	What lies beneath (inside a Battery) (Preview) Ever wondered what is inside those 6V lantern batteries? I was curious!	vince56	7	1013	04:31 PM Jul 5, 2017 by RustyD
	Big van & small tug. (Preview) http://caravanbuyersguide.com.au/tow-vehicle-caravan-weight/	Yuglamron	12	1188	02:10 PM Jul 5, 2017 by macka17
	House Sitters looking after your place when away (Preview) Just chatting with the boss and thinking about the best way to ensure the home is safe when we do extended trips (now retired hoping to get back into it) We were wondering how it worked? We have ample space to park a motorhome or caravan with power and water available. What is the norm? Do you give them the r...	Mike C	29	2233	02:08 PM Jul 5, 2017 by Dunmowin
	A different slant on things! (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-16/the-reality-of-van-life/8624170	Aussie	1	861	10:21 AM Jul 5, 2017 by macka17
	Jayco poor warranty on new van (Preview) Picked up my new Jayco off road journey 3 weeks ago from St Marys Jayco dealer in Sydney, I towed it about 30 klms to my home and parked it in my backyard. The last 3 weeks my wife and I played with it as you do when I noticed that one of the four tyres looked a bit flat, it was, 15 psi, others 50 psi, spare 45 psi, so...	Gavanator	9	1244	10:10 AM Jul 5, 2017 by Hey Jim
	Albert Namatjira's Humble Home - Update - And road conditions to there. (Preview) Went into "Search" above and came across an old photo so did an update with one I took last month. Didn't realize that the original post was in the closed photo competition section, so that's where my update went too. Anyhow take a look, if you wish to, and there's a photo of his gravestone too in Alice S...	Gaylehere	0	608	11:03 PM Jul 4, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Towing Vehicle (Preview) I am trying to work out the best vehicle to purchase for towing 3500kg. I need a car that's a 4 x4, comfortable for the wife, but economical to drive around town as well as hi way. I've being looking for some time now and I thought that I found it ( Toyota dual cab with canopy SR5 2.8 turbo diesel) but when you...	Athol	13	1322	07:08 PM Jul 4, 2017 by macka17
	Van Life Video... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-16/the-reality-of-van-life/8624170	Weevil	0	798	06:38 PM Jul 4, 2017 by Weevil
	Wilcania to Bourke along the River. (Preview) Hi all, we are planning a trip from Adelaide to Karumba QLD and want to head through Brocken Hill, Wilcania - Bourke. Can anyone tell me if the road / track along the river is ok, and if so, which is the better of the two, north side or south side. ? We have an off road 14' van and Dmax, but if the road through the...	DUSTYRHODES	1	586	06:32 PM Jul 4, 2017 by Onedodger
	FOLLOW UP TO YOUR OPINIONS RE BUYING A VAN! (Preview) I have found two good vans on net, both interstate - I live in SA. No. 1 2008 Jayco Conquest, manual, only 40,000 klms, manual, pristine condition, diesel heater, nice bull bar and large fitted Storage Box on back. Registered 3 months. $60,000. Tasmania, so air fare and spirit Tasmania to get home, pl...	adreamer	20	934	06:06 PM Jul 4, 2017 by montie
	Insurance (Preview) G'day. Intro ourselves Bob and Colleen. Queenslanders. Getting our van ready to start our travels. Just registered and now need INSURANCE. Looking for tips on where to seek reasonably priced insurance. Any tips appreciated. Thanks	Bob and Colleen	22	1590	03:30 PM Jul 4, 2017 by PhillT
	For Peter Rose and others (Preview) Well you might find something interesting in one of my many adventures. I was a detecting fanatic for about 25 years, (mid seventies to 2000). On one of our trips up to Marbell Bar WA, we were camped in the caravan park. And after a very rainy sloppy night and after the creek outside the parks front gate we...	Aussie	1	867	02:39 PM Jul 4, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	WA Great Northern Hway-WARNING (Preview) Please be aware no warning signs!!! Road Still Closed!! We are at the rest stop on the Great Northern Highway 1 and half hours South of Pt Hedland. Horrific accident. 3pm day before yesterday. Truck and 2 caravans were stopped at Bridgeworks. A fully laden cattle road train came from behind and couldn...	jules47	6	1108	02:31 PM Jul 4, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	Big day (Preview) Well we emptied our wallets and bank account (( and we even ask my mother in law for 5 dollars today )) and we've got a new toy Traded our 89 Viscount for an 2011 Royal Flair Van Royce And bugger me you know it's behind the Ranger First thing we did was going over the weight bridge this morning to check a few thi...	Cruising Cruze	8	1114	08:22 AM Jul 4, 2017 by Kaid
	WARMTH FOR COLD WINTER NIGHTS-SUGGESTIONS PLEASE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All finally started our "Big Lap" but as we have lived in the hot tropics for 40+ years we are not prepared for the cold at night. Clothes not a problem but what sort or brand of bed blankets, doonas or ???? and no silly remarks please would people suggest as we do free camping as well with no option of hea...	gandk	43	2225	08:17 AM Jul 4, 2017 by gandk
	Travel from Port Augusta to Alice Springs (Preview) Just wondering if anyone knows how busy the caravan parks and free camps may be are on the way to Alice Springs at this time of year. We have never done any touring before . Would we need to pre book sites ?? All new to us. -- Edited by TrevnGlen on Tuesday 27th of June 2017 11:19:54 PM	TrevnGlen	10	3171	01:28 AM Jul 4, 2017 by TrevnGlen
	Anyone lost a suitcase (Preview) Police stumble upon $1.6 million cash in suitcase ...... "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-03/suitcase-full-of-cash-found-in-wetherill-park-in-sydney/8674180"/> WE were worried after we lost it at the Super Market, !!! "Yer Right" You all say ??? LOL K.J.	kiwijims	8	1082	12:07 AM Jul 4, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Help on which Telstra blue tick phone and prepaid plan- (Preview) Hi, we are trying to sort out our phone to go travelling the great lap. I have purchased the 4GX Wi Fi set up and intend to top up with the 2year $140 16gb plan (for use with my Macbook computer) and I have used it here at home and works fine. My problem is trying to get the right phone with the right plan. Telst...	loosecannan	17	3257	11:54 PM Jul 3, 2017 by Sailfish
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