The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

TWO people died when a campervan and a car towing a caravan crashed head-on on the Stuart Highway. The accident occurred just after 1.30pm on the Stuart Highway, 5km north of the Barrow Creek roadhouse. Police confirmed two people had died and two others had suffered serious injuries. The Royal Flyi...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Hi we arrived here this afternoon, lots of vans and lots of room. Good toilets and water not far from Atherton, if anyone is around give us a shout.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Why are world sports so corrupt or PC? We've had years with international soccer (football) with the huge corruption at all levels. Now we see the Olympic Games being held in a 3rd world country with out of control crime (latest is a Kiwi competitor kidnapped by police and forced to take his money out of...

Cloak · Cloak

Anyone using one of these yet - solar powered of course.

the rocket · the rocket

hi everyone, is anyone nearby And up for a visit? I'll put the kettle on. Rocket n strop

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, After a lot of rushing about since getting home we are just about ready to roll. Its 2.30am and going to bed. I will take some Photo's in the morning and post tomorrow night of the rig. Will stop in Forbes tomorrow to see our son and have a night out with him. Our plans have moved around a bit and will be...

Liltacker · Liltacker

I tried posting this in the Techies Forum and only got one comical response so thought I'd go general and hopefully get a better response from all.Hi All,I am currently looking for a decent and honest Toyota Lancruiser 100 series 4.2 Turbo Diesel Sahara mechanic based preferably in Melbourne's Sou...

JayDee · JayDee

We have purchased a 40 Litre Grey Water Tank and I have installed it under the van off side just behind the wheel mud flap. This is a storage is only for when we travel, so I do not have to store in the van or tow. Plus it looks as if I could have all the plumbing connected. But that is not the case.The storage ta...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi everyone. In a couple of weeks my wife and I will be heading off for our first 'free camping' trip. I am planning to head to the Murrey River at Nyah Recreation Reserve for a few days then to Horseshoe Bend for a few nights. Any thoughts from anybody on these two camps ? We will also be going to Broken Hill....

geoff wood · geoff wood

Port Germein is 25 klms north of Port Pirie & approx 70 klms south of Port Augusta, it is home to the longest wooden jetty in Australia also known as the blue swimmer crab capital of South Australia, situated in the Mid North of the state it is bordered by the Southern Flinders Ranges and the spencer G...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Russian hot air balloonist Fedor Konyukhov nears record, Fedor Konyukhov, 65, took off from Northam, in Western Australia's Avon Valley, 10 days ago in an attempt to become the second man to fly around the world non-stop, and solo, in a Roziere hot air balloon. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-0...

kit33r · kit33r

We like to sleep with a fan on in the van, in any weather, just because we like the air circulation. All the fans I've tried (240V or 12V) are really noisy. Can anyone suggest a quiet fan with decent air circulation ability?

ken thomas · ken thomas

Just happened to be shopping in Rochester this morning and guess who was next to me, none other than patty (halfpint) Had a bit of a chinwag for a while and then back home Patty is staying in Elmore at the moment enjoying our cold and rainy weather, just waiting for the warmer months to arrive Was good to se...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi guys, I have. 2012 Chev Silverado LTZ 2500. My question is, I recently put 12 litres of Add Blue into her, but it was only 10 mths ago I added 6 ltrsto top her up.... Can anyone tell me if they are supposed to use that amount, when during that time I have travelled about 1600 Klm kevin

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

we will be in Cairns for a few days next week, if anyone wants to get together, or knows somewhere we can parkup for a few days let me know

Cupie · Cupie

https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/travel/destinations/comfortable-camping-in-kakadu?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=saturday%20travel%20volume%2016%20issue%2030&utm_content=saturday%20travel%20volume%2016%20issue%...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

I am usually the last to know but going past Telstra today I checked on wifi plans. I have been paying $105 a month for 15 gig, you can now get 25 gig for the same price and if you have your own modem it can be a casual plan. I know lots will raise their eyebrows at 25 gig, we are not happy to pay it, but prepared to d...

Mary · Mary

Do any forum members flat tow a Rav 4.If so what year models are suitable. Also what other vehicles do you recommend??

KFT · KFT

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BBQGasBottleRefills/

Recoup · Recoup

Any body interested in Fedor Konyukov balloon flight ,maybe you can spot the balloon. https://my.yb.tl/RRTW2016/map-only/ cheers

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	Two people have died in a campervan car-caravan head-on crash on the Stuart Higway ( 1 2 ) (Preview) TWO people died when a campervan and a car towing a caravan crashed head-on on the Stuart Highway. The accident occurred just after 1.30pm on the Stuart Highway, 5km north of the Barrow Creek roadhouse. Police confirmed two people had died and two others had suffered serious injuries. The Royal Flyi...	kiwijims	36	2271	06:59 AM Jul 26, 2016 by kiwijims
	Rocky creek war memorial camp (Preview) Hi we arrived here this afternoon, lots of vans and lots of room. Good toilets and water not far from Atherton, if anyone is around give us a shout.	Poppy sore eye	1	718	09:31 PM Jul 25, 2016 by jules47
	Olympic Games - too PC (Preview) Why are world sports so corrupt or PC? We've had years with international soccer (football) with the huge corruption at all levels. Now we see the Olympic Games being held in a 3rd world country with out of control crime (latest is a Kiwi competitor kidnapped by police and forced to take his money out of...	Bruce and Bev	6	602	07:18 PM Jul 25, 2016 by Cupie
	Atmospheric water recovery system (Preview) Anyone using one of these yet - solar powered of course.	Cloak	8	1087	05:22 PM Jul 25, 2016 by Weedpharma
	Bells caravan park, clontarf. Nth. Brisbane (Preview) hi everyone, is anyone nearby And up for a visit? I'll put the kettle on. Rocket n strop	the rocket	4	822	05:09 PM Jul 25, 2016 by Cupie
	We are on our way (Preview) Hi all, After a lot of rushing about since getting home we are just about ready to roll. Its 2.30am and going to bed. I will take some Photo's in the morning and post tomorrow night of the rig. Will stop in Forbes tomorrow to see our son and have a night out with him. Our plans have moved around a bit and will be...	Hey Jim	8	1208	11:09 PM Jul 24, 2016 by brickies
	RELIABLE LANDCRUISER MECHANIC (Preview) I tried posting this in the Techies Forum and only got one comical response so thought I'd go general and hopefully get a better response from all.Hi All,I am currently looking for a decent and honest Toyota Lancruiser 100 series 4.2 Turbo Diesel Sahara mechanic based preferably in Melbourne's Sou...	Liltacker	2	671	05:48 PM Jul 24, 2016 by Liltacker
	Portable Grey Water Stortage (Preview) We have purchased a 40 Litre Grey Water Tank and I have installed it under the van off side just behind the wheel mud flap. This is a storage is only for when we travel, so I do not have to store in the van or tow. Plus it looks as if I could have all the plumbing connected. But that is not the case.The storage ta...	JayDee	1	948	04:08 PM Jul 24, 2016 by daffyfrancis
	Free camping (Preview) Hi everyone. In a couple of weeks my wife and I will be heading off for our first 'free camping' trip. I am planning to head to the Murrey River at Nyah Recreation Reserve for a few days then to Horseshoe Bend for a few nights. Any thoughts from anybody on these two camps ? We will also be going to Broken Hill....	Colin Penrose	22	2619	03:16 PM Jul 24, 2016 by Ron-D
	HOUSE SITTING PORT GERMEIN S.A. (Preview) Port Germein is 25 klms north of Port Pirie & approx 70 klms south of Port Augusta, it is home to the longest wooden jetty in Australia also known as the blue swimmer crab capital of South Australia, situated in the Mid North of the state it is bordered by the Southern Flinders Ranges and the spencer G...	geoff wood	3	1252	11:54 AM Jul 24, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	"THE RUSSIAN IS COMING" (Preview) Russian hot air balloonist Fedor Konyukhov nears record, Fedor Konyukhov, 65, took off from Northam, in Western Australia's Avon Valley, 10 days ago in an attempt to become the second man to fly around the world non-stop, and solo, in a Roziere hot air balloon. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-0...	kiwijims	2	1398	08:38 PM Jul 23, 2016 by Craig1
	Quiet fan (Preview) We like to sleep with a fan on in the van, in any weather, just because we like the air circulation. All the fans I've tried (240V or 12V) are really noisy. Can anyone suggest a quiet fan with decent air circulation ability?	kit33r	10	1515	05:57 PM Jul 23, 2016 by JCT
	met a nomad (Preview) Just happened to be shopping in Rochester this morning and guess who was next to me, none other than patty (halfpint) Had a bit of a chinwag for a while and then back home Patty is staying in Elmore at the moment enjoying our cold and rainy weather, just waiting for the warmer months to arrive Was good to se...	ken thomas	3	998	05:12 PM Jul 23, 2016 by Happywanderer
	Chev Silverado info rewuired (Preview) Hi guys, I have. 2012 Chev Silverado LTZ 2500. My question is, I recently put 12 litres of Add Blue into her, but it was only 10 mths ago I added 6 ltrsto top her up.... Can anyone tell me if they are supposed to use that amount, when during that time I have travelled about 1600 Klm kevin	Branchie	6	1589	01:47 PM Jul 23, 2016 by Vince
	will be in Cairns soon (Preview) we will be in Cairns for a few days next week, if anyone wants to get together, or knows somewhere we can parkup for a few days let me know	Poppy sore eye	12	1403	08:38 AM Jul 23, 2016 by DieselJack
	Camping in Kakadu (Preview) https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/travel/destinations/comfortable-camping-in-kakadu?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=saturday%20travel%20volume%2016%20issue%2030&utm_content=saturday%20travel%20volume%2016%20issue%...	Cupie	0	828	08:12 AM Jul 23, 2016 by Cupie
	Telstra WIFI (Preview) I am usually the last to know but going past Telstra today I checked on wifi plans. I have been paying $105 a month for 15 gig, you can now get 25 gig for the same price and if you have your own modem it can be a casual plan. I know lots will raise their eyebrows at 25 gig, we are not happy to pay it, but prepared to d...	NeilandRaine	17	1617	11:39 PM Jul 22, 2016 by PeterD
	Rav 4 for flat tow behind Winnebago (Preview) Do any forum members flat tow a Rav 4.If so what year models are suitable. Also what other vehicles do you recommend??	Mary	4	1935	10:19 PM Jul 22, 2016 by Yuglamron
	Find the cheapest LPG refills around aus (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/groups/BBQGasBottleRefills/	KFT	9	1017	06:55 PM Jul 22, 2016 by KFT
	Fedor Konyukhov Balloon Flight (Preview) Any body interested in Fedor Konyukov balloon flight ,maybe you can spot the balloon. https://my.yb.tl/RRTW2016/map-only/ cheers	Recoup	4	839	02:59 PM Jul 22, 2016 by Phillipn
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