The Grey Nomads - General

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

Here are the links:http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/man-killed-by-falling-tree-in-caravan-park-at-hervey-bay-20160129-gmhirs.html http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/news/man-hit-head-falling-tree-scarness/2915358/ -- Edited by Big Gorilla on Sat...

jetj · jetj

Has anyone hired one of these or had any experience with them? They look like they might be very hot inside during summer. I'd imagine they get knocked around when hired.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Not again! Yep, another month done and dusted. Read on..... First a U Turn to beginning of January is needed..... Hold on tight as it happened again. Yep, another Greens Lake storm, this time 3/1/16. Gale force winds and heavy rain. The wind died down after a few hours as did the rain a little later. I...

Silver Anchor · Silver Anchor

Taken from another site Hi all just a quick heads up Heavies are cracking down on caravans and 5th wheelers that exceed GCM (Gross Combination Mass) in WA, Also clamping down on Towing Mirrors and bike racks that obscure brake lights, indicators and number plates. ($1000.00 fine) So Beware your vehi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Sunday 31 January 2016 - 12:09 AM A RED ALERT is current for people between Port Hedland and Wallal extending inland to Marble Bar and including Pardoo, Wallal, Eighty Mile and Marble Bar but not including Port Hedland or South Hedland .CYCLONE DETAILS: As at 11.53pm on Saturday 30 January 2016 ...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday..http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-26/alternative-australian-flags-ranked-by-university-survey/7113992 Cheers - John

Vince · Vince

Hi Just wondering if anyone can let me know what this aluminium thing is on the back of this van? Seen a few, curious as to what they are. Cheers Vince

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

In recent times we've camped in a few areas where there are a lot of fruit bats (flying foxes). While staying in these places we've spoken to many people that seem to have the wrong idea about these animals to the point of hysteria in some cases. We've done some research & come up with these FACTS. 1. B...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Today we went down to our local Telstra Shop to purchase our annual $200 per 12 months/ 12gig of data for mobile broadband for our laptop. We always renew just before the 12 month period is up so that any residual from the previous year is not lost but added to the new year. We had around $30 left over this ti...

subaru · subaru

Hi fellow nomads,i have been,up until now greasing the tow ball with "ordinary"grease,and this results in it going black and horrible after a couple of days reasonable travelling.I have heard of people using cut up plastic shopping bags(i have never actually seen it) a...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

Just saw on the news where a truck ran into a Jayco Motor Home. Didn't get all details. The MH is from NSW, the male driver is dead and female passenger in Hospital. Hopefully it's not one of our members. Whether GNs or not, still a sad affair. Maybe others might have more up to date news. I'll check local N...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking for Ambulance cover while in South Australia, thy don't have agreements with Tasmania, do we go with there ambulance service cover or private cover because and if we go private what in your opinions is the best

kiwijims · kiwijims

SEE= WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE WHERE YOU ARE ? ( top of General Forum ) K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 31st of January 2016 04:28:19 AM -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 31st of January 2016 04:39:42 AM

Wanda · Wanda

While the subject of weights are fresh in everyones minds I would like to take this oppertunity to thank the people, Colin in particular, from the Caravan Council of Australia who assisted us with our new caravan. (Being built far too heavy, not according to our plans and a possible accident waiting t...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Issued at 9:13 am AWST Saturday 30 January 2016. TC Stan has slowed but continues to intensify with destructive winds and severe weather conditions expected. K.J.

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have a 2012 Landcruiser which has a cargo barrier made by Milfords . I am wanting to put drawers etc in but this cargo barrier has straps coming down to the floor which makes it impossible just wondering if anyone has made changes and how they did it .

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Can anyone tell me what the road from Gloucester to Walcha is like. Steep, rough etc. Thanks

CG0361 · CG0361

Hi guys, looking at heading to Mystery Bay campground on Sunday 24/01 for a few days, just wandering if anyone is familiar with it and knows how busy it gets on a long w/e? thanks, Craig

grahamg · grahamg

Is this road ok for caravans?

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colCurrentBushfires

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	UNFORTUNATELY ANOTHER KILLED IN A CARAVAN AT SCARNESS QLD (Preview) Here are the links:http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/man-killed-by-falling-tree-in-caravan-park-at-hervey-bay-20160129-gmhirs.html http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/news/man-hit-head-falling-tree-scarness/2915358/ -- Edited by Big Gorilla on Sat...	Big Gorilla	12	2237	02:36 PM Feb 1, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Talvor Adventure Camper (Preview) Has anyone hired one of these or had any experience with them? They look like they might be very hot inside during summer. I'd imagine they get knocked around when hired.	jetj	12	4173	10:15 AM Feb 1, 2016 by Nifty150
	JANUARY 2016 UPDATE (Preview) Not again! Yep, another month done and dusted. Read on..... First a U Turn to beginning of January is needed..... Hold on tight as it happened again. Yep, another Greens Lake storm, this time 3/1/16. Gale force winds and heavy rain. The wind died down after a few hours as did the rain a little later. I...	Dougwe	12	1028	12:06 AM Feb 1, 2016 by revemike
	WA Main Roads Officers now weighing Caravans/Motorhomes (Preview) Taken from another site Hi all just a quick heads up Heavies are cracking down on caravans and 5th wheelers that exceed GCM (Gross Combination Mass) in WA, Also clamping down on Towing Mirrors and bike racks that obscure brake lights, indicators and number plates. ($1000.00 fine) So Beware your vehi...	Silver Anchor	17	3560	10:31 PM Jan 31, 2016 by Ge
	LATEST ON CYCLONE STAN..... (Preview) Sunday 31 January 2016 - 12:09 AM A RED ALERT is current for people between Port Hedland and Wallal extending inland to Marble Bar and including Pardoo, Wallal, Eighty Mile and Marble Bar but not including Port Hedland or South Hedland .CYCLONE DETAILS: As at 11.53pm on Saturday 30 January 2016 ...	kiwijims	8	695	09:23 PM Jan 31, 2016 by The Phantom
	......... talking about a flag of our own...... (Preview) Gday..http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-26/alternative-australian-flags-ranked-by-university-survey/7113992 Cheers - John	rockylizard	21	1676	04:17 PM Jan 31, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	What's this on the back (Preview) Hi Just wondering if anyone can let me know what this aluminium thing is on the back of this van? Seen a few, curious as to what they are. Cheers Vince	Vince	12	1600	02:42 PM Jan 31, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Bats Aren't That Bad. (Preview) In recent times we've camped in a few areas where there are a lot of fruit bats (flying foxes). While staying in these places we've spoken to many people that seem to have the wrong idea about these animals to the point of hysteria in some cases. We've done some research & come up with these FACTS. 1. B...	Desert Dweller	25	1222	12:16 PM Jan 31, 2016 by Moorey
	Telstra Pleasant Surprise (Preview) Today we went down to our local Telstra Shop to purchase our annual $200 per 12 months/ 12gig of data for mobile broadband for our laptop. We always renew just before the 12 month period is up so that any residual from the previous year is not lost but added to the new year. We had around $30 left over this ti...	Desert Dweller	21	1419	10:54 AM Jan 31, 2016 by Delta18
	Lubricating Tow Ball. (Preview) Hi fellow nomads,i have been,up until now greasing the tow ball with "ordinary"grease,and this results in it going black and horrible after a couple of days reasonable travelling.I have heard of people using cut up plastic shopping bags(i have never actually seen it) a...	subaru	25	5518	12:17 AM Jan 31, 2016 by Bevandy2
	BAD ACCIDENT IN TASMANIA (Preview) Just saw on the news where a truck ran into a Jayco Motor Home. Didn't get all details. The MH is from NSW, the male driver is dead and female passenger in Hospital. Hopefully it's not one of our members. Whether GNs or not, still a sad affair. Maybe others might have more up to date news. I'll check local N...	Big Gorilla	4	965	09:15 PM Jan 30, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Ambulance cover (Preview) Looking for Ambulance cover while in South Australia, thy don't have agreements with Tasmania, do we go with there ambulance service cover or private cover because and if we go private what in your opinions is the best	Cowboy7307	14	1707	09:03 PM Jan 30, 2016 by msg
	Severe Thunderstorm Warning. W.A. ( CANCELLED ) (Preview) SEE= WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE WHERE YOU ARE ? ( top of General Forum ) K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 31st of January 2016 04:28:19 AM -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 31st of January 2016 04:39:42 AM	kiwijims	0	421	08:09 PM Jan 30, 2016 by kiwijims
	Caravan Weights on New Vans (Preview) While the subject of weights are fresh in everyones minds I would like to take this oppertunity to thank the people, Colin in particular, from the Caravan Council of Australia who assisted us with our new caravan. (Being built far too heavy, not according to our plans and a possible accident waiting t...	Wanda	5	1040	07:36 PM Jan 30, 2016 by Ge
	CYCLONE STAN ;FORECAST TRACK (Preview) Issued at 9:13 am AWST Saturday 30 January 2016. TC Stan has slowed but continues to intensify with destructive winds and severe weather conditions expected. K.J.	kiwijims	2	768	03:10 PM Jan 30, 2016 by kiwijims
	Cargo barrier in Landcruiser (Preview) We have a 2012 Landcruiser which has a cargo barrier made by Milfords . I am wanting to put drawers etc in but this cargo barrier has straps coming down to the floor which makes it impossible just wondering if anyone has made changes and how they did it .	jbrinks	4	643	01:49 PM Jan 30, 2016 by deverall11
	Thunderbolts Way (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the road from Gloucester to Walcha is like. Steep, rough etc. Thanks	NeilandRaine	4	1100	09:48 AM Jan 30, 2016 by erad
	Mystery Bay, Bermagui Bermagui mystery bay (Preview) Hi guys, looking at heading to Mystery Bay campground on Sunday 24/01 for a few days, just wandering if anyone is familiar with it and knows how busy it gets on a long w/e? thanks, Craig	CG0361	7	1770	10:54 PM Jan 29, 2016 by CG0361
	Road conditions - Moss Vale to Berry via Fitzroy fall (Preview) Is this road ok for caravans?	grahamg	7	2123	08:49 PM Jan 29, 2016 by grahamg
	MASSIVE LIST OF FIRES BURNING IN TASMANIA ............ (Preview) http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colCurrentBushfires	kiwijims	5	901	06:14 PM Jan 29, 2016 by jules47
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