The Grey Nomads - General

gandk · gandk

Thank you to all those who replied to my query of how long to spend in Tassie. They were all very helpful especially having Xmas in Hobart- boat race etc.Also the comment on maybe only take vehicle for a short time. Thanks again. Kim

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-big-switch-viewer-confusion-tipped-as-regional-tv-changes-channels/news-story/ef7cd4e2536...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/mitsubishi-recalls-almost-500000-cars-and-toyota-recalls-324000-cars-in-australia/news-story/7a59c0ec379420f34847b91510f8079c

Doddo · Doddo

Hi All. I have had a slight altercation with a boulder and van needs some repair.It is a Goldstream Explorer it will need some checker plate replacement and back panel straightened. Has anybody know any one in Darwin able to do this. regards Bruce.

pipes · pipes

G'day! We were travelling between Anakie, and Emerald. It is a average narrow road, with the occasional area to pull up, if necessary. Jennifer was leading, with me following along in my ever faithful little Mazda T 3500. Closeing up on Jennifers m/home, I reckoned I could smell hot rubber. Didn't w...

Pam · Pam

Which road is best if towing a camper trailer?

brickies · brickies

Fears for 3 after Qld caravan blast

chrisnmark · chrisnmark

We are both planning on being completely retired shortly and I am wondering is it possible to travel around Australia and have a reasonable quality of life on Aged Pensions. We understand that petrol and maintenance will be our major expenses. We are self contained and happy to rough it at times. W...

ivydale · ivydale

We took possession of a brand new Nova reviver caravan on the 15th of June, Very nice van, comfortable and working wel....until after having travelled about 600 km on our first trip, just outside Dubbo, we were traveling at a speed of between 80 and 90 on a 100KM/H road, when I looked in my mirror and thou...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Around the top end we've been from central Vic. Since Broome we've stayed in Karratha, Carnarvon, Coronation Beach, Cervantes, Perth (Bassendean) and now Heron Point north of Bunbury. At every place in WA there has been hoons especially 7pm till 2pm. Even sleepy Coronation Beach the no exhaus...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-30/fiery-crash-truck-cars-blocks-lanes-pacific-motorway-gold-coast/7558464-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursd...

iana · iana

I have broken the hinge on my lap top, or to put it in more detail, broken the hinge attachment points for the hinge on the lid. And it so happens its over 5 years old and parts aren't made any more for it. It is a real power hog, and although it is a portable, its hardly a lap top, 17" XLT Dell. Thinking about get...

gandk · gandk

We are planning our big trip for next year and know we need to pre book early both the trip across to Tassie and the one back. Wondering how long would be a good amount of time to spend there. I was thinking of 3 weeks but wasn't sure so thought I would ask those who have been. Also would love to hear a few tips on...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Guys. On Today Tonights show Ch 7 at 6.30pm tonight (Thurs 30th) there is a piece on low cost camping on private land - particularly farms and the various Council/Shire objections to it. For those of you who cant pick up the W.A programme, you can view it on Ch 7's web pages

Brisand · Brisand

I have recently observed an accident waiting to happen. In Darwin I observed a two door Prado with a kayak on the roof plus other goods, it was towing a 23 ft Jayco with a twin slide out, on top of this it had two foot extended rear bumper with a domestic air conditioner fitted, plus a tool box, plus a spare wh...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Today I finally got round to fitting my Taurus Extendable towing Mirrors. I watch the Clear Veiw U Tube how to install. It took me all of a hour to fit both to my 200 GX TTD. Power on and yes they are perfect.(Bloody Big ears) Next I tried the folding in and out bit. I emailed The seller on E Bay and expl...

mkoziara · mkoziara

Hello, we are looking to buy ex-rental motorhome for our 1 year trip around Australia. We have shortlisted 2 models within our budget. 1. Volkswagen Dreamseeker - automatic 2. TALVOR Ford Transit - manual We would like to know your opinion about servicing both brands in Australia, especially in re...

Peterpan · Peterpan

We planned,we checked, we altered,we left. Yes we have started off on our 6/7month journey. We left Boronia in Vic in bright sunshine, travelled 50k into dreary drizzle, then at Yea heading for Seymour the heavens opened up with high winds and torrential rain. Scary stuff, full concentration req...

mark and kerry · mark and kerry

hi there has any one found an insurance for motorhomes 4.2 tonnes for roadside assist . including towing etc . no one i have found incl racq or motoring 24/7 etc seem to be interested. its a worry as we have an fiat avan and dealers ere few and far between thanks for any info mark and kerry

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tassie Replies-thank you (Preview) Thank you to all those who replied to my query of how long to spend in Tassie. They were all very helpful especially having Xmas in Hobart- boat race etc.Also the comment on maybe only take vehicle for a short time. Thanks again. Kim	gandk	0	658	07:21 AM Jul 2, 2016 by gandk
	The big switch: Viewer confusion tipped as regional TV changes channels (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-big-switch-viewer-confusion-tipped-as-regional-tv-changes-channels/news-story/ef7cd4e2536...	rockylizard	2	1073	12:26 AM Jul 2, 2016 by Grumpytoo
	Does this affect anyone on here??? (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/mitsubishi-recalls-almost-500000-cars-and-toyota-recalls-324000-cars-in-australia/news-story/7a59c0ec379420f34847b91510f8079c	rockylizard	3	1139	07:27 PM Jul 1, 2016 by Vince
	Caravan Repairer In Darwin (Preview) Hi All. I have had a slight altercation with a boulder and van needs some repair.It is a Goldstream Explorer it will need some checker plate replacement and back panel straightened. Has anybody know any one in Darwin able to do this. regards Bruce.	Doddo	0	563	10:40 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Doddo
	It was Jennifers first time. Lucky I was there. (Preview) G'day! We were travelling between Anakie, and Emerald. It is a average narrow road, with the occasional area to pull up, if necessary. Jennifer was leading, with me following along in my ever faithful little Mazda T 3500. Closeing up on Jennifers m/home, I reckoned I could smell hot rubber. Didn't w...	pipes	19	1352	09:03 PM Jun 30, 2016 by ST391GQ
	Tamworth to South West Rocks (Preview) Which road is best if towing a camper trailer?	Pam	4	1369	08:18 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Pam
	Caravan Deaths MT ISA ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Fears for 3 after Qld caravan blast	brickies	30	2422	08:07 PM Jun 30, 2016 by jules47
	Travelling on Aged Pensions (Preview) We are both planning on being completely retired shortly and I am wondering is it possible to travel around Australia and have a reasonable quality of life on Aged Pensions. We understand that petrol and maintenance will be our major expenses. We are self contained and happy to rough it at times. W...	chrisnmark	14	1993	07:44 PM Jun 30, 2016 by chrisnmark
	Brand new, Nova revivor caravan (Preview) We took possession of a brand new Nova reviver caravan on the 15th of June, Very nice van, comfortable and working wel....until after having travelled about 600 km on our first trip, just outside Dubbo, we were traveling at a speed of between 80 and 90 on a 100KM/H road, when I looked in my mirror and thou...	ivydale	21	4593	07:38 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Rocky now has a legal eagle :) (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	1272	07:18 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Felicia
	WA hoons (Preview) Around the top end we've been from central Vic. Since Broome we've stayed in Karratha, Carnarvon, Coronation Beach, Cervantes, Perth (Bassendean) and now Heron Point north of Bunbury. At every place in WA there has been hoons especially 7pm till 2pm. Even sleepy Coronation Beach the no exhaus...	Eaglemax	8	1544	06:47 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Pacific Motorway southbound lanes closed at Gold Coast after fiery crash (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-30/fiery-crash-truck-cars-blocks-lanes-pacific-motorway-gold-coast/7558464-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursd...	kiwijims	0	743	06:39 PM Jun 30, 2016 by kiwijims
	Apple or Windows. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have broken the hinge on my lap top, or to put it in more detail, broken the hinge attachment points for the hinge on the lid. And it so happens its over 5 years old and parts aren't made any more for it. It is a real power hog, and although it is a portable, its hardly a lap top, 17" XLT Dell. Thinking about get...	iana	30	1646	05:01 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Roving-Dutchy
	How long in Tassie? (Preview) We are planning our big trip for next year and know we need to pre book early both the trip across to Tassie and the one back. Wondering how long would be a good amount of time to spend there. I was thinking of 3 weeks but wasn't sure so thought I would ask those who have been. Also would love to hear a few tips on...	gandk	14	1270	03:01 PM Jun 30, 2016 by vonjean
	PRIVATE CAMPING - FEATURED ON CH 7 AT 6.30PM ON W.A (Preview) Hi Guys. On Today Tonights show Ch 7 at 6.30pm tonight (Thurs 30th) there is a piece on low cost camping on private land - particularly farms and the various Council/Shire objections to it. For those of you who cant pick up the W.A programme, you can view it on Ch 7's web pages	Bruce and Bev	1	1133	12:26 PM Jun 30, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Safe driving (Preview) I have recently observed an accident waiting to happen. In Darwin I observed a two door Prado with a kayak on the roof plus other goods, it was towing a 23 ft Jayco with a twin slide out, on top of this it had two foot extended rear bumper with a domestic air conditioner fitted, plus a tool box, plus a spare wh...	Brisand	15	1524	11:43 AM Jun 30, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Taurus Extenable Towing Mirrors (Preview) Hi All, Today I finally got round to fitting my Taurus Extendable towing Mirrors. I watch the Clear Veiw U Tube how to install. It took me all of a hour to fit both to my 200 GX TTD. Power on and yes they are perfect.(Bloody Big ears) Next I tried the folding in and out bit. I emailed The seller on E Bay and expl...	Hey Jim	7	2661	10:17 AM Jun 30, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Volkswagen Dreamseeker vs TALVOR Ford Transit Euro Deluxe (Preview) Hello, we are looking to buy ex-rental motorhome for our 1 year trip around Australia. We have shortlisted 2 models within our budget. 1. Volkswagen Dreamseeker - automatic 2. TALVOR Ford Transit - manual We would like to know your opinion about servicing both brands in Australia, especially in re...	mkoziara	14	2338	08:26 AM Jun 30, 2016 by montie
	The Journey has begun. (Preview) We planned,we checked, we altered,we left. Yes we have started off on our 6/7month journey. We left Boronia in Vic in bright sunshine, travelled 50k into dreary drizzle, then at Yea heading for Seymour the heavens opened up with high winds and torrential rain. Scary stuff, full concentration req...	Peterpan	15	1311	10:05 PM Jun 29, 2016 by Peterpan
	roadside assist (Preview) hi there has any one found an insurance for motorhomes 4.2 tonnes for roadside assist . including towing etc . no one i have found incl racq or motoring 24/7 etc seem to be interested. its a worry as we have an fiat avan and dealers ere few and far between thanks for any info mark and kerry	mark and kerry	14	2310	07:18 PM Jun 29, 2016 by Bas + Eve
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