The Grey Nomads - General

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Not normally we have so much rain both sides of the ditch .. Sheesh ! Over on East, North Island at present . 150mm rain on one hour ..

Fine Elsewhere · Fine Elsewhere

Hi everyone, We are in the very early stages of researching what set up to buy to go permanently on the road. Our heads are spinning and our eyes are bleeding

I'd love to hear from people about the pros and cons of towing a little 4wd behind please. Thanks

civillian · civillian

Hi, have also posted in techies corner. Our Nissan Civillian 1992 recently copped a fair bit of water under it in the recent NSW floods (to the step well). Next day tried to start it, it lurched forward and stalled, the gear seemed stuck and would not engage with motor going. Today same thing, although w...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We have a 11 year old grandson who played Soccer for three years here in Australia prior to going to the United Kingdom for two years, where he played Soccer with other kids his own age in London for two seasons. The family has now returned home and have no plans to go overseas again any time soon so grand...

Fine Elsewhere · Fine Elsewhere

Are you allowed to put relevant but commercial websites in your signature? I read the forum rules but no mention there.

civillian · civillian

Can anyone tell me does this model (Civilian 1992 bus) have an adjustable clutch if so what is the proceedure ?. I have looked at cuppas manual and cannot find a page on this subject. Thanks

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Everywhere we go recently we see sights like this. A few days ago we saw one that had self destructed after being heavily roped down. There was an internal crack between the wall & ceiling running the full length of the awning. Costly! -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Sunday 26th of March 2017 07:...

bill12 · bill12

I just jot back to the island before Cyclone Debbie, and went for a fish with a mate. Landed this mack. 25.03kgs or 55lbs. at Cordellia rocks. it had 5 ft long fillets! Gave most of it to friends , and kept half a fillet for myself. Nice eating. Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 1st of April 2017 11:04:05 A...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... [ apologies Cindy - but I thought it the easiest way to get the info into this forum] http://www.caravanningnews.com/safechk.htm Cheers - John

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2017/insurer-backs-fibreglass-construction-58892/

jandm · jandm

Hi we are doing an east to west crossing of the Simpson Desert with friends and then continuing across to WA with them. Due to the itinerary, schedule, etc, we need to drop our van off on the western side of the Simpson before heading back to Birdsville where we will be meeting up with our friends. Can anyb...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all Just a quick note to let you know we will be in the Flinders Ranges starting 9th October this year. Anyone wanting to avoid that area would not be great to miss you. We will be at the Wilpena Pound caravan park. Big blue RAAF ensign on the van, cant miss me. OH dont stop for happy hour either.. Cheer...

JocknNik · JocknNik

After a truly wonderful first attempt at caravan touring, today I finally got to finish editing and compiling the nearly 2500 images we took on the road. I see it as the last act in the episode even though we came home just before Christmas. We'd lived in a caravan for 10 years way back when, but never took...

MARCH 2017 UPDATE IN 'MEMBERS BLOGS' · Dougwe

Finally managed to get it from the printers

kiwijims · kiwijims

The unusually damp wet season is testing the resilience of residents in Western Australia's remote north, who say they are enduring "A1 cabin fever" as their communities are cut off by flooding.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-02/remote-living-on-a-wa-property-cut-off-by-floodin...

sasja · sasja

Hi everybody after dodging Debbie We are looking at going across to Daly Waters from Mt Surprise. Q is it sealed and what is it like to drive.

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.tradervs.com.au/tow-vehicle-reviews/1703/holden-colorado-z71-crew-cab-tow-test

Vernleanne · Vernleanne

IS there anyone from South Oz heading North to the NT after the Easter break. Just wondering about free camp availability and is there going to be others around. They say safety in numbers

brickies · brickies

Anybody heading to Queensland from south stay put till the rain and flooding is over , If it's flooded forget it .

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, we want to rub something on the rubbers around windows to keep them supple. Also the rubber ring in the toilet. Anyone know a good product to use. Thanks.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Had enough rain NZ and Oz ! (Preview) Not normally we have so much rain both sides of the ditch .. Sheesh ! Over on East, North Island at present . 150mm rain on one hour ..	Aus-Kiwi	11	705	10:58 AM Apr 6, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	To those with buses or motorhomes (Preview) Hi everyone, We are in the very early stages of researching what set up to buy to go permanently on the road. Our heads are spinning and our eyes are bleeding I'd love to hear from people about the pros and cons of towing a little 4wd behind please. Thanks	Fine Elsewhere	20	1870	07:48 PM Apr 5, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Clutch / non shifting gears (Preview) Hi, have also posted in techies corner. Our Nissan Civillian 1992 recently copped a fair bit of water under it in the recent NSW floods (to the step well). Next day tried to start it, it lurched forward and stalled, the gear seemed stuck and would not engage with motor going. Today same thing, although w...	civillian	4	732	07:27 PM Apr 5, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Do your Grandchildren play Soccer (Preview) We have a 11 year old grandson who played Soccer for three years here in Australia prior to going to the United Kingdom for two years, where he played Soccer with other kids his own age in London for two seasons. The family has now returned home and have no plans to go overseas again any time soon so grand...	aussietraveller	10	921	06:33 PM Apr 5, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Signature question (Preview) Are you allowed to put relevant but commercial websites in your signature? I read the forum rules but no mention there.	Fine Elsewhere	6	889	01:33 PM Apr 5, 2017 by Fine Elsewhere
	nissan civilian bus 1992. (Preview) Can anyone tell me does this model (Civilian 1992 bus) have an adjustable clutch if so what is the proceedure ?. I have looked at cuppas manual and cannot find a page on this subject. Thanks	civillian	0	616	09:55 AM Apr 5, 2017 by civillian
	Look After Your Awnings Folks! (Preview) Everywhere we go recently we see sights like this. A few days ago we saw one that had self destructed after being heavily roped down. There was an internal crack between the wall & ceiling running the full length of the awning. Costly! -- Edited by Desert Dweller on Sunday 26th of March 2017 07:...	Desert Dweller	16	1523	05:40 AM Apr 5, 2017 by sandsmere
	55LBS SPANISH MACK ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I just jot back to the island before Cyclone Debbie, and went for a fish with a mate. Landed this mack. 25.03kgs or 55lbs. at Cordellia rocks. it had 5 ft long fillets! Gave most of it to friends , and kept half a fillet for myself. Nice eating. Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 1st of April 2017 11:04:05 A...	bill12	32	1396	02:48 PM Apr 4, 2017 by bill12
	QLD organisations also providing a valuable service. (Preview) Gday... [ apologies Cindy - but I thought it the easiest way to get the info into this forum] http://www.caravanningnews.com/safechk.htm Cheers - John	rockylizard	4	725	09:34 AM Apr 4, 2017 by Dougwe
	Insurer backs fibreglass construction (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2017/insurer-backs-fibreglass-construction-58892/	rockylizard	9	1024	07:51 AM Apr 4, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Secure van storage Oodnadatta, William Creek, Coober Pedy (Preview) Hi we are doing an east to west crossing of the Simpson Desert with friends and then continuing across to WA with them. Due to the itinerary, schedule, etc, we need to drop our van off on the western side of the Simpson before heading back to Birdsville where we will be meeting up with our friends. Can anyb...	jandm	3	948	06:09 PM Apr 3, 2017 by jandm
	Flinders Ranges October 17 (Preview) Gday all Just a quick note to let you know we will be in the Flinders Ranges starting 9th October this year. Anyone wanting to avoid that area would not be great to miss you. We will be at the Wilpena Pound caravan park. Big blue RAAF ensign on the van, cant miss me. OH dont stop for happy hour either.. Cheer...	Phil C	4	872	05:48 PM Apr 3, 2017 by ken thomas
	Dust finally settled.. (Preview) After a truly wonderful first attempt at caravan touring, today I finally got to finish editing and compiling the nearly 2500 images we took on the road. I see it as the last act in the episode even though we came home just before Christmas. We'd lived in a caravan for 10 years way back when, but never took...	JocknNik	5	924	05:02 PM Apr 3, 2017 by griffo and kezz
	MARCH 2017 UPDATE IN 'MEMBERS BLOGS' (Preview) Finally managed to get it from the printers	Dougwe	0	394	09:33 AM Apr 3, 2017 by Dougwe
	Remote WA communities cut off by flooding for months (Preview) The unusually damp wet season is testing the resilience of residents in Western Australia's remote north, who say they are enduring "A1 cabin fever" as their communities are cut off by flooding.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-02/remote-living-on-a-wa-property-cut-off-by-floodin...	kiwijims	2	841	09:48 PM Apr 2, 2017 by Bushpie
	Highway number 1 (Preview) Hi everybody after dodging Debbie We are looking at going across to Daly Waters from Mt Surprise. Q is it sealed and what is it like to drive.	sasja	3	1131	08:42 PM Apr 2, 2017 by wendyv
	Another item to generate warmth this winter ?? (Preview) https://www.tradervs.com.au/tow-vehicle-reviews/1703/holden-colorado-z71-crew-cab-tow-test	rockylizard	0	891	06:40 PM Apr 2, 2017 by rockylizard
	Who is heading North from South Oz (Preview) IS there anyone from South Oz heading North to the NT after the Easter break. Just wondering about free camp availability and is there going to be others around. They say safety in numbers	Vernleanne	4	784	08:10 AM Apr 2, 2017 by Vernleanne
	Queensland Rain ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Anybody heading to Queensland from south stay put till the rain and flooding is over , If it's flooded forget it .	brickies	30	1539	04:26 PM Apr 1, 2017 by Dougwe
	Rubber around windows (Preview) hello everyone, we want to rub something on the rubbers around windows to keep them supple. Also the rubber ring in the toilet. Anyone know a good product to use. Thanks.	the rocket	12	932	04:11 PM Apr 1, 2017 by the rocket
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