The Grey Nomads - General

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...

kiwijims · kiwijims

SEE :- FIRE UP-DATES, ( This Page ) K.J.

trouto · trouto

"Thinking" of coming through Cunnamulla Qland to Thargomindah Qland across to Noccundra Hotel Qland down to Tibooburra NSW leave the semi off road pop top there and just take the 4x4 back to Cameron Corner stay there the night and have a look around at the Dig Tree and may be the Memorial ...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Been out on the highway for two weeks or so. Found how dangerous speed limited trucks are when passing . Sheesh make sure the semi your behind can pass the road train BEFORE following him !!Or the merge can be compicared . 3 into 1 doesn't mix .. Another when cars pass .. DONT pull infront of truck too fast o...

rebelno · rebelno

We are looking at buying our first motorhome, we want to have a motorbike on the back by hydrolic lift, is this achievable? I definitely don't want to drive a trailer behind me at all the time. If anyone could help with information on this it would be greatly appreciated. Bec and Wayne Newbies

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1065	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	835	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	2279	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	1528	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	2267	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	1054	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	1010	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	1258	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	1183	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	3514	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	1307	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	795	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	2550	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	660	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	1264	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	3237	01:46 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Hylife
	Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING Shire of Murray W.A. (Preview) SEE :- FIRE UP-DATES, ( This Page ) K.J.	kiwijims	0	585	01:07 PM Mar 14, 2016 by kiwijims
	A little bit of help please (Preview) "Thinking" of coming through Cunnamulla Qland to Thargomindah Qland across to Noccundra Hotel Qland down to Tibooburra NSW leave the semi off road pop top there and just take the 4x4 back to Cameron Corner stay there the night and have a look around at the Dig Tree and may be the Memorial ...	trouto	7	1829	10:26 AM Mar 14, 2016 by trouto
	Speed limiters .. Sheesh (Preview) Been out on the highway for two weeks or so. Found how dangerous speed limited trucks are when passing . Sheesh make sure the semi your behind can pass the road train BEFORE following him !!Or the merge can be compicared . 3 into 1 doesn't mix .. Another when cars pass .. DONT pull infront of truck too fast o...	Aus-Kiwi	8	1625	10:01 AM Mar 14, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hydrolic jack for motorbike on the back of a motorhome (Preview) We are looking at buying our first motorhome, we want to have a motorbike on the back by hydrolic lift, is this achievable? I definitely don't want to drive a trailer behind me at all the time. If anyone could help with information on this it would be greatly appreciated. Bec and Wayne Newbies	rebelno	15	1623	09:16 AM Mar 14, 2016 by rebelno
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