The Grey Nomads - General

Krusty · Krusty

After reading the lead article in the Grey Nomad Times it appears that No Camping Signs mean please camp here. A representative of the Roads and Marine Services states that No Camping signs means you're encouraged to Camp there for a non specific period but not several days. Surely it would cause...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Currently in Darwin staying at the Skycity , Flew in Thursday and is it bloody hot and humid. I served here in the early 60's then through Cyclone Tracy 74 and again in the 80"s and we lived on base both times . I remember the base well but was a little taken back when I went to my old MQ in Coo...

kandagal · kandagal

Alice has asked me to tell all her friends at the Grey Nomad site how she is doing. She went under the knife on 10th March after being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. The op took six hours as there were a few complications. The Surgeons say it was a success and there was a good chance she may not need Chemo, here...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We got a email to update our EPIRB X 2 with com sat two days ago. So I updated both of our units . One is the older MT400 unit with a lessor positioning indicator, so we use it as a second backup unit. the battery is up for renewal. So I just checked the cost to replace the battery =$279.00 GME. On Eba...

Weevil · Weevil

I sent a WA list in I digress to an overseas friend of mine who is travelling around Oz (currently on the Nullabor) and they asked if there is a National list of these water refill points similar. My advice was to enquire at Tourist Info centres when passing through towns (and of course you would ask othe...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Went for a quick trip to One Steel here in Silver Water Sydney, looking for a 500mm length of gal pipe to knock up a sat dish holder for the back of our van. Sorry Buddy, ( My Name is Jim ) So this Chappy Gives me this guys card who is just up the road. Hi their how can we help you. I'm after a 500mm bit of ga...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

http://www.mynrma.com.au/get-involved/advocacy/news/crusader-caravans-goes-into-administration.htm

Bushpie · Bushpie

Well day one is over, we were at the gate waitng to get in at 9am.........the gate keeper slept in and opened it at 10 past. With a few others waiting the mood was positive with lots of banter amongst we early birds. So we get in, some needed coffee, some needed a loo and others were straight down the drive to...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Got a call today to say our veneer covered panel has arrived for replacement warranty. its only since December when the problem was picked up by their staff on delivery day. that it was ordered from Melbourne on the same day. They can fit it on 7th of April when its booked in for a SERVICE. Who booke...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Any suggestions on Free Camps or Paid within 300k's of the Gold Coast just for the Easter Break. Don't normally go away at Easter but I need a break due to work commitments. 30' motorhome and pet friendly. Thanks Mick

kiwijims · kiwijims

Tuesday 15 March 2016 - 3:29 PM If you live in an area bounded by Murchison Roadhouse to Mount Magnet to Hyden to Bremer Bay and along the coast to Walpole to Moora to Murchison Roadhouse you should take action and stay safe with more thunderstorms to come. This includes people in Dalwallinu, York, Narr...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I went around the van today and checked tyre pressures ready to go away Wednesday. All sitting on 40 psi. I then had a look at the compliance plate and found 310 kpa/44psi is printed there. 44 psi seems rather high to me, thoughts? Aussie Paul.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Son Matt got up early to go to Aldi for me. Not bad for $3.99 each. I got two water carriers and will probably try them for grey water when needed. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 14th of March 2016 07:04:51 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 14th of March 2016 07:17:46 PM -- Edited by au...

VanMangler · VanMangler

We are heading to Alice Springs from Perth via the Great Central Road in a few days and I have been reading some conflicting commentary on whether or not it is advisable to adjust both caravan and tow vehicle tyre pressures on the unsealed stretches between Laverton and Yulara. We will have a 17ft tande...

Branchie · Branchie

Would any readers out there have a Silversdo, and can tell me the best way to achieve a better fuel economy when either driving normal or towing.. Is there anything on the market that will help cut fuel costs, ie. chips, converters etc.. And what better fuel economy would I get ? Branchie

Retreat · Retreat

We would like to engage a trained nurse with the in-home care of a female cancer patient. We are happy to provide a weekly salary, free hard stand camp site in a fenced yard with power, water and sullage. We are located in Highfields and would consider any offer. -- Edited by Retreat on Monday 14th o...

iana · iana

Quick question. How many of you full timers take a chainsaw on your travels. I want to sell the one we have, the wife wants to take it with us in the van.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=17122

goannaway · goannaway

I was in Nyah yesterday on the way to Greens and went to use the dump point in the rec ground, some grub ( may words can be used for them) put a portable loo bag full of you know what into the top of the dump and left it. I doubt anyone not in a protective suit will touch this as I wouldn't. Why can't people do the ri...

Jaytee · Jaytee

We are considering buying a 13 foot poptop to tow behind our Outlander. The van has an atm of 1210kgs. The car is rated at 1600kgs for towing and has cvt. Has anyone had experience towing with this vehicle? The van comes with ride levelers which should help (shepherds crook type). We have towed before bu...

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	"No Camping" signs means you're encouraged to camp there? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After reading the lead article in the Grey Nomad Times it appears that No Camping Signs mean please camp here. A representative of the Roads and Marine Services states that No Camping signs means you're encouraged to Camp there for a non specific period but not several days. Surely it would cause...	Krusty	37	5743	11:25 PM Mar 17, 2016 by madaboutled
	RAAF who Served in Darwin (Preview) Currently in Darwin staying at the Skycity , Flew in Thursday and is it bloody hot and humid. I served here in the early 60's then through Cyclone Tracy 74 and again in the 80"s and we lived on base both times . I remember the base well but was a little taken back when I went to my old MQ in Coo...	Wombat 280	7	907	10:39 PM Mar 17, 2016 by Long Weekend
	Kandagal's Op. (Preview) Alice has asked me to tell all her friends at the Grey Nomad site how she is doing. She went under the knife on 10th March after being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. The op took six hours as there were a few complications. The Surgeons say it was a success and there was a good chance she may not need Chemo, here...	kandagal	13	1016	08:44 PM Mar 17, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	EPIRB Battery replacement (Preview) Hi all, We got a email to update our EPIRB X 2 with com sat two days ago. So I updated both of our units . One is the older MT400 unit with a lessor positioning indicator, so we use it as a second backup unit. the battery is up for renewal. So I just checked the cost to replace the battery =$279.00 GME. On Eba...	Hey Jim	4	1978	04:03 PM Mar 17, 2016 by PeterInSa
	List of Drinking Water Sites in All States (Preview) I sent a WA list in I digress to an overseas friend of mine who is travelling around Oz (currently on the Nullabor) and they asked if there is a National list of these water refill points similar. My advice was to enquire at Tourist Info centres when passing through towns (and of course you would ask othe...	Weevil	7	1026	10:39 AM Mar 17, 2016 by kiwijims
	My New Sat Dish Holders (Preview) Hi all, Went for a quick trip to One Steel here in Silver Water Sydney, looking for a 500mm length of gal pipe to knock up a sat dish holder for the back of our van. Sorry Buddy, ( My Name is Jim ) So this Chappy Gives me this guys card who is just up the road. Hi their how can we help you. I'm after a 500mm bit of ga...	Hey Jim	1	791	08:42 AM Mar 17, 2016 by Jaahn
	Another one bites the dust (Preview) http://www.mynrma.com.au/get-involved/advocacy/news/crusader-caravans-goes-into-administration.htm	NeilandRaine	2	2231	10:29 PM Mar 16, 2016 by montie
	Day One Perth Caravan Show (Preview) Well day one is over, we were at the gate waitng to get in at 9am.........the gate keeper slept in and opened it at 10 past. With a few others waiting the mood was positive with lots of banter amongst we early birds. So we get in, some needed coffee, some needed a loo and others were straight down the drive to...	Bushpie	2	1490	09:28 PM Mar 16, 2016 by Bushpie
	Jayco Sevice on our new van (Preview) Hi all, Got a call today to say our veneer covered panel has arrived for replacement warranty. its only since December when the problem was picked up by their staff on delivery day. that it was ordered from Melbourne on the same day. They can fit it on 7th of April when its booked in for a SERVICE. Who booke...	Hey Jim	11	2070	01:26 PM Mar 16, 2016 by Papou
	Suggestions for Easter Break (Preview) Any suggestions on Free Camps or Paid within 300k's of the Gold Coast just for the Easter Break. Don't normally go away at Easter but I need a break due to work commitments. 30' motorhome and pet friendly. Thanks Mick	goldcoaster	7	990	10:44 AM Mar 16, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of W.A. ( cancelled ) (Preview) Tuesday 15 March 2016 - 3:29 PM If you live in an area bounded by Murchison Roadhouse to Mount Magnet to Hyden to Bremer Bay and along the coast to Walpole to Moora to Murchison Roadhouse you should take action and stay safe with more thunderstorms to come. This includes people in Dalwallinu, York, Narr...	kiwijims	2	941	06:51 AM Mar 16, 2016 by kiwijims
	Tyre pressure query (Preview) I went around the van today and checked tyre pressures ready to go away Wednesday. All sitting on 40 psi. I then had a look at the compliance plate and found 310 kpa/44psi is printed there. 44 psi seems rather high to me, thoughts? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	6	1200	11:32 AM Mar 15, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Aldi bits.. (Preview) Son Matt got up early to go to Aldi for me. Not bad for $3.99 each. I got two water carriers and will probably try them for grey water when needed. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 14th of March 2016 07:04:51 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 14th of March 2016 07:17:46 PM -- Edited by au...	aussie_paul	2	1135	11:22 AM Mar 15, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Great Central Road tyre pressures (Preview) We are heading to Alice Springs from Perth via the Great Central Road in a few days and I have been reading some conflicting commentary on whether or not it is advisable to adjust both caravan and tow vehicle tyre pressures on the unsealed stretches between Laverton and Yulara. We will have a 17ft tande...	VanMangler	12	3335	11:14 AM Mar 15, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Chev Silverado fuel economy (Preview) Would any readers out there have a Silversdo, and can tell me the best way to achieve a better fuel economy when either driving normal or towing.. Is there anything on the market that will help cut fuel costs, ie. chips, converters etc.. And what better fuel economy would I get ? Branchie	Branchie	8	1272	08:43 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Branchie
	Nurse required for Toowoomba (Preview) We would like to engage a trained nurse with the in-home care of a female cancer patient. We are happy to provide a weekly salary, free hard stand camp site in a fenced yard with power, water and sullage. We are located in Highfields and would consider any offer. -- Edited by Retreat on Monday 14th o...	Retreat	0	749	08:08 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Retreat
	Chainsaw. (Preview) Quick question. How many of you full timers take a chainsaw on your travels. I want to sell the one we have, the wife wants to take it with us in the van.	iana	17	2476	04:01 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Kantiki
	Another Bush Fire just started in W.A. (Preview) http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=17122	kiwijims	2	596	03:04 PM Mar 14, 2016 by kiwijims
	dump point abusers (Preview) I was in Nyah yesterday on the way to Greens and went to use the dump point in the rec ground, some grub ( may words can be used for them) put a portable loo bag full of you know what into the top of the dump and left it. I doubt anyone not in a protective suit will touch this as I wouldn't. Why can't people do the ri...	goannaway	6	1183	02:05 PM Mar 14, 2016 by hako
	Towing with 2litre mitsubishi outlander (Preview) We are considering buying a 13 foot poptop to tow behind our Outlander. The van has an atm of 1210kgs. The car is rated at 1600kgs for towing and has cvt. Has anyone had experience towing with this vehicle? The van comes with ride levelers which should help (shepherds crook type). We have towed before bu...	Jaytee	10	3163	01:46 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Hylife
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