The Grey Nomads - General

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-1-april/saturday-detail-wk13/ps/p/40l-portable-fridge-freezer/?pk_campaign=au_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2017-03-27_16-47

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-28/crocodile-at-broome-beach-shot-after-trap-attempt-fails/8394322

NannyJam · NannyJam

Could someone please tell me if I have this right... As far as I can tell from the info on my vans trailer (pic attached, a bit hard to read though) the GTM is 1134kg and the TARE is 970kg. So, I can only pack 164kg of stuff into the van? I have 90litre water tank (which I need to be full) plus 2 bottles of gas (...

Scott V · Scott V

Hi All, We want to travel from Caloundra to Cania Gorge then onto Carnavon Gorge. Question: We are towing a fully self sufficient 22.6 off road van. Where are the suggested places to camp during this trip? Any tips for this trip are welcome. Regards

briche · briche

i realize this might sound like a strange request but I am wondering if there is anyone leaving from the Melb area and traveling to or through the Broken Hill area any time soon. The story behind this request is that one of my nieces was badly attacked a few weeks back and as a result has gone back to Broken H...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Currently camped in Mudgee with heavy rain keeping us inside for a few hours nothing like you guys in Queensland have been copping though. We took a trip out to Hillend yesterday and was pretty disappointed in how the place has changed since they sealed the roads in from Soffala and Mudgee. Seems to be m...

kiwijims · kiwijims

We woke this morning to another Sunny day here in Perth, with clear blue skies, Turned on the T.V. then sat down stunned at the news, On the East Coast Lismore is under water, apparently their Levee bank on the Wilson river which protects the town, broke in the small hours of this morning..... Sirens so...

philrowe · philrowe

Hi everyone Very new to driving in Australia although I have camper-vanned in the US. Planning a trip in July from Melbourne to Uluru - we have 10 days from camper pick up to drop-off. I realise that this is a big trip and a lot of driving but hoping you guys can give some tips and hints on routes, what to see a...

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

Our very best wishes to all those travellers in the cyclone areas. I hope you're battened down and safe and warm. Thinking of you all tonight and tomorrow. Margaret and Ron

Anneandgerry · Anneandgerry

Hi all...looking for an accountant who can advise us competently on the wrinkles of leasing our home for a few years. our home and a bit of Super and a caravan and tug are our assets. We went to an accountant today...recommended by our possible property manager and he stumbled and bumbled his way thru th...

Allan Wood · Allan Wood

Hi All, Having found myself the owner of a Hino AC140 bus following a rush of blood to the head, I now require a workshop manual. Does anyone know of a reliable online resource for them? I also need to find the fuse box (would you believe that it is in a cunningly hidden spot) and the indicator flasher can a...

TeamBernian · TeamBernian

Hi fellow gn's we bought our first van last year as a tent upgrade. It's a little beauty, but it has served its purpose and it is time to upgrade. SWMBO has a desire for an ensuite and of course a/c. We have seen a 2014 Nova Metrolink 16.6 for sale in Bunbury WA for 40k. So questions: that seems a pretty good pr...

Stl · Stl

I said with a chuckle in my voice, did you bang your shins on the tow bar ( Hayman Reece WDH type), is that why you took it off? She said no I thought you did. That wiped the smile off my face. Apparently somebody wanted it badly, but is sort of useless to them without the tension bars and coupling. I usually ta...

hako · hako

Below is a link that will take you to the site of 1943 aerial maps of Sydney. They are not GoogleEarth quality but remember they were taken over 70 years ago. The site is not the easiest to navigate but basically you go to the basemaps window and select 1943 maps and go from there. They are in black and white...

BrianF · BrianF

Good Day Brothers and Sisters. Well after being a non-travelling member for more than a year I have at last purchased an RV for my wife Dawn and I to hit the road. My home is in Sydney at the base of the Blue Mountains and I concluded the deal to purchase on Monday the 20th in Perth - so right now I have just fini...

JOFFG · JOFFG

Hi All. Quick question for people who, like me, hate the rubbish that so many leave behind. For those of you who spend a bit of time and pick up others rubbish, and should be applauded for doing so, what is then the best method of disposal. I have got myself some gloves, pick up tool and garbage bags and inte...

dazz49 · dazz49

G'day everyone. The time is fast approaching where we will need to replace our camp chairs. Currently have Coleman but am looking for back support and comfort. There seems to be a plethora of chairs out there. Would be pleased to hear of members thoughts of what they consider are the best fold up camp ch...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

As you may have noticed I'm trying to learn from your combined wisdom before I buy a caravan and hit the road permanently over the next year or so so here's another question: I've owned a few small generators over the years (and installed some very large ones) but my current 900W unit will not be sufficie...

Allan Wood · Allan Wood

G'day All, brand new to this forum and looking forward to mining the rich vein of experience that is evident here. Cheers,

dirvine · dirvine

I have searched the forums and there is nothing recent. My van has a winguard system, that seems to be useless unless you are in a main town or very close by. Can anybody suggest a good system (package) they use, did they install it themselves and is auto finder dishes better than ground mounted self adju...

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	Thoughts re Aldi fridge?? (Preview) https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-1-april/saturday-detail-wk13/ps/p/40l-portable-fridge-freezer/?pk_campaign=au_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2017-03-27_16-47	aussie_paul	19	12721	11:03 AM Apr 1, 2017 by Jenko1
	Another Croc destroyed for getting to close to man.... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-28/crocodile-at-broome-beach-shot-after-trap-attempt-fails/8394322	kiwijims	29	1183	08:07 AM Apr 1, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Payload question... only 44kg for 'stuff'?? (Preview) Could someone please tell me if I have this right... As far as I can tell from the info on my vans trailer (pic attached, a bit hard to read though) the GTM is 1134kg and the TARE is 970kg. So, I can only pack 164kg of stuff into the van? I have 90litre water tank (which I need to be full) plus 2 bottles of gas (...	NannyJam	24	1583	11:57 PM Mar 31, 2017 by PeterD
	Travel Tips. From Caloundra to Cania Gorge onto Carnavon Gorge (Preview) Hi All, We want to travel from Caloundra to Cania Gorge then onto Carnavon Gorge. Question: We are towing a fully self sufficient 22.6 off road van. Where are the suggested places to camp during this trip? Any tips for this trip are welcome. Regards	Scott V	0	583	09:15 PM Mar 31, 2017 by Scott V
	Going To Broken Hill ?? (Preview) i realize this might sound like a strange request but I am wondering if there is anyone leaving from the Melb area and traveling to or through the Broken Hill area any time soon. The story behind this request is that one of my nieces was badly attacked a few weeks back and as a result has gone back to Broken H...	briche	0	520	02:59 PM Mar 31, 2017 by briche
	Hillend (Preview) Currently camped in Mudgee with heavy rain keeping us inside for a few hours nothing like you guys in Queensland have been copping though. We took a trip out to Hillend yesterday and was pretty disappointed in how the place has changed since they sealed the roads in from Soffala and Mudgee. Seems to be m...	The Belmont Bear	1	801	12:02 PM Mar 31, 2017 by theberrys
	Flooding in N.S.W. (Preview) We woke this morning to another Sunny day here in Perth, with clear blue skies, Turned on the T.V. then sat down stunned at the news, On the East Coast Lismore is under water, apparently their Levee bank on the Wilson river which protects the town, broke in the small hours of this morning..... Sirens so...	kiwijims	0	508	11:18 AM Mar 31, 2017 by kiwijims
	Trip Planning (Preview) Hi everyone Very new to driving in Australia although I have camper-vanned in the US. Planning a trip in July from Melbourne to Uluru - we have 10 days from camper pick up to drop-off. I realise that this is a big trip and a lot of driving but hoping you guys can give some tips and hints on routes, what to see a...	philrowe	10	1288	12:46 AM Mar 31, 2017 by macka17
	Cyclone Debbie ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Our very best wishes to all those travellers in the cyclone areas. I hope you're battened down and safe and warm. Thinking of you all tonight and tomorrow. Margaret and Ron	MOLLUSCAN	30	1547	12:01 AM Mar 31, 2017 by chappy
	Perth.Accountant who nows house lease and Centerlink wrinkles (Preview) Hi all...looking for an accountant who can advise us competently on the wrinkles of leasing our home for a few years. our home and a bit of Super and a caravan and tug are our assets. We went to an accountant today...recommended by our possible property manager and he stumbled and bumbled his way thru th...	Anneandgerry	11	1188	11:05 PM Mar 30, 2017 by markf
	Workshop manual (Preview) Hi All, Having found myself the owner of a Hino AC140 bus following a rush of blood to the head, I now require a workshop manual. Does anyone know of a reliable online resource for them? I also need to find the fuse box (would you believe that it is in a cunningly hidden spot) and the indicator flasher can a...	Allan Wood	8	860	10:02 PM Mar 30, 2017 by Allan Wood
	Nova Metrolink 16.6 (Preview) Hi fellow gn's we bought our first van last year as a tent upgrade. It's a little beauty, but it has served its purpose and it is time to upgrade. SWMBO has a desire for an ensuite and of course a/c. We have seen a 2014 Nova Metrolink 16.6 for sale in Bunbury WA for 40k. So questions: that seems a pretty good pr...	TeamBernian	7	1446	08:57 PM Mar 30, 2017 by Rip and Rosie
	Karma (Preview) I said with a chuckle in my voice, did you bang your shins on the tow bar ( Hayman Reece WDH type), is that why you took it off? She said no I thought you did. That wiped the smile off my face. Apparently somebody wanted it badly, but is sort of useless to them without the tension bars and coupling. I usually ta...	Stl	9	1013	02:33 PM Mar 30, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	1943 Aerial photographs of Sydney (Preview) Below is a link that will take you to the site of 1943 aerial maps of Sydney. They are not GoogleEarth quality but remember they were taken over 70 years ago. The site is not the easiest to navigate but basically you go to the basemaps window and select 1943 maps and go from there. They are in black and white...	hako	3	1377	08:34 AM Mar 30, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	A Nomad at Last (Preview) Good Day Brothers and Sisters. Well after being a non-travelling member for more than a year I have at last purchased an RV for my wife Dawn and I to hit the road. My home is in Sydney at the base of the Blue Mountains and I concluded the deal to purchase on Monday the 20th in Perth - so right now I have just fini...	BrianF	13	1248	07:52 AM Mar 30, 2017 by BrianF
	Collecting rubbish (Preview) Hi All. Quick question for people who, like me, hate the rubbish that so many leave behind. For those of you who spend a bit of time and pick up others rubbish, and should be applauded for doing so, what is then the best method of disposal. I have got myself some gloves, pick up tool and garbage bags and inte...	JOFFG	13	1029	12:42 AM Mar 30, 2017 by Lancelot Link
	Camp Chairs (Preview) G'day everyone. The time is fast approaching where we will need to replace our camp chairs. Currently have Coleman but am looking for back support and comfort. There seems to be a plethora of chairs out there. Would be pleased to hear of members thoughts of what they consider are the best fold up camp ch...	dazz49	16	3616	10:36 PM Mar 29, 2017 by brickies
	Yamaha generator - EF2800i - opinions? (Preview) As you may have noticed I'm trying to learn from your combined wisdom before I buy a caravan and hit the road permanently over the next year or so so here's another question: I've owned a few small generators over the years (and installed some very large ones) but my current 900W unit will not be sufficie...	Mike Harding	12	3583	09:36 PM Mar 29, 2017 by dirvine
	New to GN form. (Preview) G'day All, brand new to this forum and looking forward to mining the rich vein of experience that is evident here. Cheers,	Allan Wood	12	802	09:00 PM Mar 29, 2017 by Papou
	Satelite VAST System (Preview) I have searched the forums and there is nothing recent. My van has a winguard system, that seems to be useless unless you are in a main town or very close by. Can anybody suggest a good system (package) they use, did they install it themselves and is auto finder dishes better than ground mounted self adju...	dirvine	7	942	06:52 PM Mar 29, 2017 by Bello
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