The Grey Nomads - General

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi. Just thought I would pass on my experience with a product called Eternabond which I think I saw advertised in GNT. I have an Avan poptop which has had a minor leak in the roof. After applying silicon until the cows came home that damn leak was still there. Only minor but a pest. We have just had our first...

LLD · LLD

Pls Ignore -- Edited by LLD on Friday 18th of March 2016 04:48:08 PM

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

We are traveling 17th March from Warranambool to Mildura and are interested to hear of the best way to go, any good advice appreciated. Thank in advance, Rosemary

Hakuna Matata · Hakuna Matata

Hi currently have a Sunliner Eurovilla on a Merc. Thinking of trading up to a Autotrail Commanche on a Fiat. Do any memers own an Autotrail? Any feedback pos/neg would be appreciated. Thks.

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Newbie here, just thought I would share my experience re Comprehensive Caravan Insurance today, this may help others. I spoke to three companies this morning to get $55K cover on our new van, RACV $769, CIL $832 (less another 10% if you have electronic sway control), AAMI $794, then I thought I...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Due to a pretty hectic last few months we found that we could sneak away for several days in between Edwin sitting this week. Was going to Elmore Victoria BUT the weather was going to be a little too warm for me so decided to head south to cooler Winchelsea. We have had 33 here today when it was forecast to be...

Darmc · Darmc

Good morning Good morning all, we are wanting to purchase a long wall shade screen, with the option of adding the front and back end walls. Our previous full annex had the option of either using the side or ends separate or together, being joined with a zipper and the long wall also had Velcro straps whic...

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Those pesky leaks. (Preview) Hi. Just thought I would pass on my experience with a product called Eternabond which I think I saw advertised in GNT. I have an Avan poptop which has had a minor leak in the roof. After applying silicon until the cows came home that damn leak was still there. Only minor but a pest. We have just had our first...	Colin Penrose	8	1907	04:14 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Colin Penrose
	Engel MT45-G4C-P (Preview) Pls Ignore -- Edited by LLD on Friday 18th of March 2016 04:48:08 PM	LLD	0	833	03:38 PM Mar 18, 2016 by LLD
	Route Warranambool to Mildura (Preview) We are traveling 17th March from Warranambool to Mildura and are interested to hear of the best way to go, any good advice appreciated. Thank in advance, Rosemary	Canuck and Kiwi	8	960	02:30 PM Mar 18, 2016 by baysidetas
	Autotrail Motorhome (Preview) Hi currently have a Sunliner Eurovilla on a Merc. Thinking of trading up to a Autotrail Commanche on a Fiat. Do any memers own an Autotrail? Any feedback pos/neg would be appreciated. Thks.	Hakuna Matata	9	4617	12:20 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Hakuna Matata
	Comprehensive Insurance (Preview) Hi All, Newbie here, just thought I would share my experience re Comprehensive Caravan Insurance today, this may help others. I spoke to three companies this morning to get $55K cover on our new van, RACV $769, CIL $832 (less another 10% if you have electronic sway control), AAMI $794, then I thought I...	vince56	17	2700	12:41 AM Mar 18, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Well, I'll be buggered....well and truly exceeded forecast.. (Preview) Due to a pretty hectic last few months we found that we could sneak away for several days in between Edwin sitting this week. Was going to Elmore Victoria BUT the weather was going to be a little too warm for me so decided to head south to cooler Winchelsea. We have had 33 here today when it was forecast to be...	aussie_paul	4	1741	12:27 AM Mar 18, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Shade Walls (Preview) Good morning Good morning all, we are wanting to purchase a long wall shade screen, with the option of adding the front and back end walls. Our previous full annex had the option of either using the side or ends separate or together, being joined with a zipper and the long wall also had Velcro straps whic...	Darmc	8	1613	11:47 PM Mar 17, 2016 by Darmc
	"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	6867	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	994	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	1102	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	2285	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	1099	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	869	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	2348	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	1568	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	2337	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	1082	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	1084	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	1311	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	1209	11:22 AM Mar 15, 2016 by aussie_paul
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