The Grey Nomads - General

banditandjo · banditandjo

After feedback on 5th wheelers Looking at buying new Want bunks and queen bed. For sleeping 3 Any recommendations? Update tow vehicle looking at Colorado or similar. Assuming you drive on ordinary licence what othet vehicles could i look at.

mischief · mischief

Hi Team,, Nearly done it in a van in1975 but the rains beat me, so here i am contemplating it again in a van 40yrs later. Am i OLD and crazy or just CRAZY.. Going back to the Cape for another look, and thought i'd kill two birds with the proverbial..Mind you have heaps of time in the northern dry and am not in a h...

didi · didi

Hi everyone. I've been traveling for just over a year now and I'm just starting to see little bits of rust around my windows and door and I wanted to stop it before it got worse. (Guess Ive stayed at too many beaches) I've had my Grey Chihuahua serviced and she's all good :) apart from this little niggle. So...

soda0418 · soda0418

Good morning Grey Nomads, I am a new member, so hello, I am seeking advice on which company is the best value to insure my caravan, any advice would be appreciated. Thankyou, ...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I opened the wallet last night and coughed up $445 for the Taurus extentable towing mirrors for the 200GX on Flea bay at 10.44pm. Just got home at 4.05pm. And their sitting in out hallway. Now that's Service. Jim

JackieP · JackieP

Hubby and i departed Brisbane in May 2015 and set off in an anti clockwise direction to do our first big lap. We stuck to the grey road top only leaving it to go down the odd dirt road to a camp site ( our van was not an off road or even semi off road ). We had a great trip, saw some fantastic places and met some grea...

looc21 · looc21

I have a two position switch near the battery and charger in the boot of my caravan. The positions are POWER and CAR The second hand dealer I bought it from said I only have to leave it on POWER. But I have had a bit of trouble with the battery charging from the car. Could you please tell me the use for this swit...

Olley46 · Olley46

Well I did a trip over Easter up to Noosa for a wedding ,from Geelong to Goondiwindi 7.7 litres per 100km and from there to Noosa 7.8 ,from Noosa back to Geelong with two extra people 4 adults all up and car fully loaded and two large suitcases 7.9 litres per 100km, that was at mostly110km p/h, that was in...

geoffc · geoffc

Greetings one and all Has there ever been any thought by forum members to start up a specific area where by members that are in the throws of making the crossing can update fuel prices I'm not computer savy so hence the question and I have not seem to be able to find some form of current? pricing I do realis...

Grey fox · Grey fox

Hi members, do we have any legal people among us who may be able to able to offer me some advice if so I will send a pm

dave48 · dave48

I know this subject has been done to death but I have a query. The tyres on our motorhome are supposed to be run at 80 psi. I understand if I go down corrugated roads etc it's good sense to reduce this. As we are about to set off for the best part of the year travelling my question is this. How do you pump up the ty...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Off too the show we will go. The Wife & I spoke to a number of Jayco"s Rep's with our Ipads, from other Dealers on day one. Say no more. Shut the gate. Our Van Went back, first thing on Thursday morning. We expect to see it back in time, to enjoy our first trip this season. The show itself, w...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

On our travels recently, I watched quite a few other travelers drag their hoses out of store bags which they had shelled out for or had dumped in the bag of their tugs and were now all twisted up and dirty. We wind up our hoses into a circle of whatever size and connect the 2 ends with a $1.50 (or thereabouts)...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

yes that's right it happened on Friday the staff didn't know thought they were going to do a stock take for a sale on Monday but.....pitcher partners moved in on Friday ( there a pack of ...un printables ) so even if you have payed for something and we're going to pick it up later ....kiss your money good by...

ALnJane · ALnJane

We are looking at purchasing an inflatable kayak.Would love some feedback if anyone has one .The fact that they are so portable is very appealing especially as they are not bulky and cumbersome like the plastic finn kayaks. Jane

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Even after all of my spy ware programs, ad aware etc i have a new problem were all of my photos have been changed over to some sort of mp3 file ??????.Photos of our trips away over the years. I do have a external 500 Gb of hard drive and it has even infected some ( but not all ) of the photos. The na...

Gregs1 · Gregs1

Hello Everyone, Sue and I are heading on our annual trip up to Darwin in mid May, We will be taking our time this trip as we have found so many great spots that we want to stay several days at to relax and explore. My Daughter lives at Noonamah so have a very nice base while up there to enjoy with the Grandchild...

dazz49 · dazz49

Hi there fellow nomads With another vehicle I am planning on crossing the Simpson in May from West to the East. I feel as tho we are pretty well prepared, I will drive my 100 series Land cruiser and my companions have a Land cruiser ute with a steel canopy on the back they have a roof top tent and my frie...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-09/back-to-basics-bush-skills-needed-says-expert/7312064

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2016/crusader-caravans-gets-lifeline-56303?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=caravancampingsales_080416&utm_content=caravancampingsales_080416+CID_9a5dc1646a0528e0cc3e0f2ef6143d10&ut...

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	5th wheeler (Preview) After feedback on 5th wheelers Looking at buying new Want bunks and queen bed. For sleeping 3 Any recommendations? Update tow vehicle looking at Colorado or similar. Assuming you drive on ordinary licence what othet vehicles could i look at.	banditandjo	5	1149	08:50 PM Apr 13, 2016 by iana
	The birdsville track. (Preview) Hi Team,, Nearly done it in a van in1975 but the rains beat me, so here i am contemplating it again in a van 40yrs later. Am i OLD and crazy or just CRAZY.. Going back to the Cape for another look, and thought i'd kill two birds with the proverbial..Mind you have heaps of time in the northern dry and am not in a h...	mischief	2	929	07:26 PM Apr 13, 2016 by mischief
	Any advice in Dealing with rust? (Preview) Hi everyone. I've been traveling for just over a year now and I'm just starting to see little bits of rust around my windows and door and I wanted to stop it before it got worse. (Guess Ive stayed at too many beaches) I've had my Grey Chihuahua serviced and she's all good :) apart from this little niggle. So...	didi	13	1439	02:50 PM Apr 13, 2016 by didi
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Good morning Grey Nomads, I am a new member, so hello, I am seeking advice on which company is the best value to insure my caravan, any advice would be appreciated. Thankyou, ...	soda0418	15	13809	08:01 AM Apr 13, 2016 by rockylizard
	Service Express (Preview) Hi all, I opened the wallet last night and coughed up $445 for the Taurus extentable towing mirrors for the 200GX on Flea bay at 10.44pm. Just got home at 4.05pm. And their sitting in out hallway. Now that's Service. Jim	Hey Jim	8	1315	06:53 PM Apr 12, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	We have completed our first big lap (Preview) Hubby and i departed Brisbane in May 2015 and set off in an anti clockwise direction to do our first big lap. We stuck to the grey road top only leaving it to go down the odd dirt road to a camp site ( our van was not an off road or even semi off road ). We had a great trip, saw some fantastic places and met some grea...	JackieP	3	1284	06:34 PM Apr 12, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	two position switch POWER/CAR (Preview) I have a two position switch near the battery and charger in the boot of my caravan. The positions are POWER and CAR The second hand dealer I bought it from said I only have to leave it on POWER. But I have had a bit of trouble with the battery charging from the car. Could you please tell me the use for this swit...	looc21	8	959	09:13 PM Apr 11, 2016 by looc21
	New tug (Preview) Well I did a trip over Easter up to Noosa for a wedding ,from Geelong to Goondiwindi 7.7 litres per 100km and from there to Noosa 7.8 ,from Noosa back to Geelong with two extra people 4 adults all up and car fully loaded and two large suitcases 7.9 litres per 100km, that was at mostly110km p/h, that was in...	Olley46	3	1461	08:37 PM Apr 11, 2016 by Olley46
	fuel pricing east to west vice versa (Preview) Greetings one and all Has there ever been any thought by forum members to start up a specific area where by members that are in the throws of making the crossing can update fuel prices I'm not computer savy so hence the question and I have not seem to be able to find some form of current? pricing I do realis...	geoffc	14	1193	06:38 PM Apr 11, 2016 by LLD
	Advice (Preview) Hi members, do we have any legal people among us who may be able to able to offer me some advice if so I will send a pm	Grey fox	5	906	10:49 AM Apr 11, 2016 by dorian
	Tyres AGAIN (Preview) I know this subject has been done to death but I have a query. The tyres on our motorhome are supposed to be run at 80 psi. I understand if I go down corrugated roads etc it's good sense to reduce this. As we are about to set off for the best part of the year travelling my question is this. How do you pump up the ty...	dave48	10	2004	07:09 AM Apr 11, 2016 by dave48
	We Got the support we wanted with the Ipads (Preview) Hi all, Off too the show we will go. The Wife & I spoke to a number of Jayco"s Rep's with our Ipads, from other Dealers on day one. Say no more. Shut the gate. Our Van Went back, first thing on Thursday morning. We expect to see it back in time, to enjoy our first trip this season. The show itself, w...	Hey Jim	9	1484	09:23 PM Apr 10, 2016 by DMaxer
	Water hose storage (Preview) On our travels recently, I watched quite a few other travelers drag their hoses out of store bags which they had shelled out for or had dumped in the bag of their tugs and were now all twisted up and dirty. We wind up our hoses into a circle of whatever size and connect the 2 ends with a $1.50 (or thereabouts)...	Bruce and Bev	18	2553	03:49 PM Apr 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Kulkyne Kampers in voluntary administration (Preview) yes that's right it happened on Friday the staff didn't know thought they were going to do a stock take for a sale on Monday but.....pitcher partners moved in on Friday ( there a pack of ...un printables ) so even if you have payed for something and we're going to pick it up later ....kiss your money good by...	Woody n Sue	13	5272	10:27 AM Apr 10, 2016 by Wizardofoz
	inflatable kayaks (Preview) We are looking at purchasing an inflatable kayak.Would love some feedback if anyone has one .The fact that they are so portable is very appealing especially as they are not bulky and cumbersome like the plastic finn kayaks. Jane	ALnJane	25	13957	09:57 AM Apr 10, 2016 by Cupie
	Super sneaky spy ware (Preview) Hi all; Even after all of my spy ware programs, ad aware etc i have a new problem were all of my photos have been changed over to some sort of mp3 file ??????.Photos of our trips away over the years. I do have a external 500 Gb of hard drive and it has even infected some ( but not all ) of the photos. The na...	valiant81	15	1908	05:33 PM Apr 9, 2016 by Baz421
	Travelling to Darwin in May, heading south via Broome, down to Perth and across Bight to N.S.W. Coast (Preview) Hello Everyone, Sue and I are heading on our annual trip up to Darwin in mid May, We will be taking our time this trip as we have found so many great spots that we want to stay several days at to relax and explore. My Daughter lives at Noonamah so have a very nice base while up there to enjoy with the Grandchild...	Gregs1	7	1298	05:00 PM Apr 9, 2016 by Treecrest14
	Simpson Desert Crossing May this year (Preview) Hi there fellow nomads With another vehicle I am planning on crossing the Simpson in May from West to the East. I feel as tho we are pretty well prepared, I will drive my 100 series Land cruiser and my companions have a Land cruiser ute with a steel canopy on the back they have a roof top tent and my frie...	dazz49	6	1231	03:39 PM Apr 9, 2016 by dirvine
	Basic bushcraft crucial to outback survival (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-09/back-to-basics-bush-skills-needed-says-expert/7312064	rockylizard	0	1075	02:11 PM Apr 9, 2016 by rockylizard
	Crusader Caravans Given Lifeline (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2016/crusader-caravans-gets-lifeline-56303?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=caravancampingsales_080416&utm_content=caravancampingsales_080416+CID_9a5dc1646a0528e0cc3e0f2ef6143d10&ut...	rockylizard	1	1582	01:25 PM Apr 9, 2016 by vince56
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