The Grey Nomads - General

halfpint · halfpint

They have started work on freecamp at Stanhope finally, hopefully it will be ready for warmer weather.

rogngab · rogngab

Hi all we are days away from signing our plans for the van the aircon that is on the plans is a dometic b3200 which is not a reverse cycle model should we go for a reverse cycle model or not confused rogngab

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Please take the time to read on ... and understand what life with Fibromyalgia is like - Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterised by chronic widespread pain and allodynia (a heightened and painful response to pressure). Fibromyalgia sympto...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Spelling was my worst part of my education. Do we have a spelling / spell checker icon anywhere here. I had a thought if we do, and members know about it. Then we may get more folks contributing /joining in, on the various topics. Many do hold back because of their spelling, and may feel embarras...

MurrayM · MurrayM

Hi to all grey nomads. We are looking to buy a new 40 litre (or there abouts) portable fridge for our travels and would like to hear from anyone about their experiences regarding make, amp draw etc. We are quite interested in the Engel MR40F 38L, but have also been looking online and have seen a Giant 45L....

Friar Park · Friar Park

I have recently retired my ED falcon tug. The replacement is an auto BF falcon futura. I have a question for anyone that may be using a similar vehicle as a tug. Did you have to add or alter the transmission oil cooler. The reason I ask is because 3 mechanics have given me 3 conflicting pieces of advice. So...

rgren2 · rgren2

Had a text this morning at 5.15 from the bank asking had we spent $175.91 at the chemist warehouse at 5.10am. Replied that we hadn't, then had a phone call asking to confirm. Credit card cancelled, now have to wait 5-7 working days to get a new one. Some low life, bottom dwelling, scum sucker had skimmed m...

JohnR · JohnR

For those Grey Nomads down South and thinking of making their way North for the Winter.The day time temps are still in the high 20's and touching 30 at times with the over night temps around 14/15. Very dry and the locals will tell you that the humidity has been above average this year, thankfully has dis...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I saw this ad on Facebook tonight. I know nothing about these Vans,Their history quality etc. This is a link to their homepage. http://www.goldstarrv.com.au/ It may interest some on the site.

DeeMe · DeeMe

Hi forum followers. I am writing to ask if any owners of the new release 2016 Golf Savannah 578 caravans have checked to see if their caravans Manufacturers Vin/Identification Plate details match what has been supplied as standard on the van? I'm mainly referring to the tyres/rims that are spec...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I mean I'm sitting in RV on a station in Pardoo WA. Way the hell over here .. Yet with in seconds I post this I can get a reply . If I told someone about this 10 - 20 years I would be laughed at . Especially if I said it would be sent from phone the size of a small note book .. I've had my engine race tuned in Sydney and t...

tastourer · tastourer

We recently purchased a Dec. 2015 Jayco Journey and today I noticed a problem with the towball weights on the VIN plate. The empty ball weight is stated as 104Kg but the max ball weight is stated as 152Kg. The 48Kg appears to be 10% of the payload. I contacted the dealer about the problem and it seems Jayco...

gollymolly · gollymolly

I have spoken with Victorian Ambulance as our base will be there as selling house in Qld and need to take out amluancambulance cover as not in a health fund I was informed that if we are traveling in Central Australia and need the Royal Flying Doctor the Ambulance subscription doEs not cover this. I hav...

madaboutled · madaboutled

Well left home a few days ago and taking the "scenic" route north into Queensland and have had some mishaps.... 1. Got to Kumbia (south of Kingaroy) and as we where about to leave the plastic hatch on the roof broke whilst putting it down. No probs, I'll just duck-tape it down til I can get a new one. 2. Got...

Woody2 · Woody2

G-day . We are finally Cairns on Sunday. Should be a month into our trip to W.A. But both have had a health issue pop up on us.So going to head back home ( mid north coast nsw) We have 3 mths until next check ups.Just nose along to our time. Heading down to Charters Towers first up. Question? Has any one s...

Jackie · Jackie

Hi, does anyone know of a free camp in Rockhampton Qld, also heard that the free camp at the northern side of the Calloipe river near Gladstone has been closed to over night stays and is now only a day camp, is this true, any info on both would be appricated. cheers Jackie

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just booked two seats to Townsville from Port Macquarie via Virgin Airlines . Remember when you got your ticket for a travel agent and it came as a carbon copy about 6 inches by 3 inches Now they send you an E-Ticket to print out consisting of 4 A4 pages with the same flight and safety info as the o...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

RACQ have changed policy to nothing over 4 tonne. Anyone know who covers for heavier?? Eg 5t Thanks for all and any help

Phil C · Phil C

If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it's a duck!! hmmmmm

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, I have arrived in Townsville and set up. Bring on Winter. The southern dust has been washed off the Collie and inside is also nice and clean now. I thought the Collie was ging into cardiac arrest at one stage from shock. It gets the big service treatment this Monday so will be like a bought one after. ...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Stanhope freecamp. (Preview) They have started work on freecamp at Stanhope finally, hopefully it will be ready for warmer weather.	halfpint	4	870	10:44 PM May 16, 2016 by halfpint
	dometic aircon (Preview) Hi all we are days away from signing our plans for the van the aircon that is on the plans is a dometic b3200 which is not a reverse cycle model should we go for a reverse cycle model or not confused rogngab	rogngab	17	4497	08:46 PM May 16, 2016 by Delta18
	Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. (Preview) Gday... Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Please take the time to read on ... and understand what life with Fibromyalgia is like - Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterised by chronic widespread pain and allodynia (a heightened and painful response to pressure). Fibromyalgia sympto...	rockylizard	3	670	07:20 PM May 16, 2016 by Philw
	Is there a spell checker icon on the Gn's Forum site I can use ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All, Spelling was my worst part of my education. Do we have a spelling / spell checker icon anywhere here. I had a thought if we do, and members know about it. Then we may get more folks contributing /joining in, on the various topics. Many do hold back because of their spelling, and may feel embarras...	Hey Jim	33	1962	05:48 PM May 16, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Portable Fridges (Preview) Hi to all grey nomads. We are looking to buy a new 40 litre (or there abouts) portable fridge for our travels and would like to hear from anyone about their experiences regarding make, amp draw etc. We are quite interested in the Engel MR40F 38L, but have also been looking online and have seen a Giant 45L....	MurrayM	26	2912	03:30 PM May 16, 2016 by Cupie
	BF Falcon oil cooler (Preview) I have recently retired my ED falcon tug. The replacement is an auto BF falcon futura. I have a question for anyone that may be using a similar vehicle as a tug. Did you have to add or alter the transmission oil cooler. The reason I ask is because 3 mechanics have given me 3 conflicting pieces of advice. So...	Friar Park	8	2751	02:53 PM May 16, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lowlife attempted credit card fraud. (Preview) Had a text this morning at 5.15 from the bank asking had we spent $175.91 at the chemist warehouse at 5.10am. Replied that we hadn't, then had a phone call asking to confirm. Credit card cancelled, now have to wait 5-7 working days to get a new one. Some low life, bottom dwelling, scum sucker had skimmed m...	rgren2	15	1453	01:50 PM May 16, 2016 by BaupleNut
	Fraser Coast/Wide Bay-Winter 2016 (Preview) For those Grey Nomads down South and thinking of making their way North for the Winter.The day time temps are still in the high 20's and touching 30 at times with the over night temps around 14/15. Very dry and the locals will tell you that the humidity has been above average this year, thankfully has dis...	JohnR	6	1083	12:06 PM May 16, 2016 by Happywanderer
	Caravan Auction. (Preview) I saw this ad on Facebook tonight. I know nothing about these Vans,Their history quality etc. This is a link to their homepage. http://www.goldstarrv.com.au/ It may interest some on the site.	Yuglamron	2	1009	11:42 AM May 16, 2016 by BaupleNut
	*IMPORTANT** OWNERS OR KNOWN OWNERS OF ANY 2016 GOLF SAVANNAH 578 CARAVANS (Preview) Hi forum followers. I am writing to ask if any owners of the new release 2016 Golf Savannah 578 caravans have checked to see if their caravans Manufacturers Vin/Identification Plate details match what has been supplied as standard on the van? I'm mainly referring to the tyres/rims that are spec...	DeeMe	7	6597	09:09 AM May 16, 2016 by DeeMe
	Tech us codgers have to think about ?? (Preview) I mean I'm sitting in RV on a station in Pardoo WA. Way the hell over here .. Yet with in seconds I post this I can get a reply . If I told someone about this 10 - 20 years I would be laughed at . Especially if I said it would be sent from phone the size of a small note book .. I've had my engine race tuned in Sydney and t...	Aus-Kiwi	24	1749	08:16 PM May 15, 2016 by Hylife
	Jayco Journey VIN plate problem (Preview) We recently purchased a Dec. 2015 Jayco Journey and today I noticed a problem with the towball weights on the VIN plate. The empty ball weight is stated as 104Kg but the max ball weight is stated as 152Kg. The 48Kg appears to be 10% of the payload. I contacted the dealer about the problem and it seems Jayco...	tastourer	5	1703	01:27 PM May 15, 2016 by tastourer
	AMBULANCE COVER (Preview) I have spoken with Victorian Ambulance as our base will be there as selling house in Qld and need to take out amluancambulance cover as not in a health fund I was informed that if we are traveling in Central Australia and need the Royal Flying Doctor the Ambulance subscription doEs not cover this. I hav...	gollymolly	13	3218	08:01 AM May 15, 2016 by widgeewoodduck
	When things go wrong its usually in 3's (Preview) Well left home a few days ago and taking the "scenic" route north into Queensland and have had some mishaps.... 1. Got to Kumbia (south of Kingaroy) and as we where about to leave the plastic hatch on the roof broke whilst putting it down. No probs, I'll just duck-tape it down til I can get a new one. 2. Got...	madaboutled	8	1406	05:31 AM May 15, 2016 by rainy1850
	Finally leaving cairns (Preview) G-day . We are finally Cairns on Sunday. Should be a month into our trip to W.A. But both have had a health issue pop up on us.So going to head back home ( mid north coast nsw) We have 3 mths until next check ups.Just nose along to our time. Heading down to Charters Towers first up. Question? Has any one s...	Woody2	4	803	07:40 PM May 14, 2016 by Dunmowin
	Free camp in Rockhampton Qld (Preview) Hi, does anyone know of a free camp in Rockhampton Qld, also heard that the free camp at the northern side of the Calloipe river near Gladstone has been closed to over night stays and is now only a day camp, is this true, any info on both would be appricated. cheers Jackie	Jackie	8	1525	07:26 PM May 14, 2016 by navynurse
	How Times Change- Not For The Better (Preview) Just booked two seats to Townsville from Port Macquarie via Virgin Airlines . Remember when you got your ticket for a travel agent and it came as a carbon copy about 6 inches by 3 inches Now they send you an E-Ticket to print out consisting of 4 A4 pages with the same flight and safety info as the o...	Wombat 280	6	1388	06:09 PM May 14, 2016 by BaupleNut
	Roadside service (Preview) RACQ have changed policy to nothing over 4 tonne. Anyone know who covers for heavier?? Eg 5t Thanks for all and any help	Bas + Eve	14	3432	03:04 PM May 14, 2016 by Philw
	This just may be a cyclone at Port Lincoln. (Preview) If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it's a duck!! hmmmmm	Phil C	7	929	01:19 PM May 14, 2016 by BruDi
	WINTER IN TOWNSVILLE (Preview) Yep, I have arrived in Townsville and set up. Bring on Winter. The southern dust has been washed off the Collie and inside is also nice and clean now. I thought the Collie was ging into cardiac arrest at one stage from shock. It gets the big service treatment this Monday so will be like a bought one after. ...	Dougwe	15	2003	09:08 AM May 14, 2016 by Dougwe
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