The Grey Nomads - General

iana · iana

Setting up the drain hoses on the van, the kit included a 25mm connector and a 38mm connector. Not taking too much notice of the maze of pipe work at that stage, I brought the 25mm OK, then went searching for the 38mm, and guess what the only supplier was Jayco. So $75 poorer I went to fit, but before I unwrap...

Bushpie · Bushpie

I am sure there are many here....... well I lied"................. I am to busy to be active https://www.facebook.com/startsatsixty/

Very happy camper · Very happy camper

As an update to the various discussions on Mobile Phone Plans I have changed my mind after seeing the new Telstra Freedom Plus Planshttps://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/offers-and-ratesThe big advantage of these new Telstra Plans is that any unused Data, Call Credits...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday gang We will be off shortly on our epic trip from Adelaide to Perth. I have seen on wikicamps a number of highly rated free camps etc on the way over the Nullabour, so accommodation is not the biggest worry, I guess my biggest worry is fuel and how much I will need. Ive done the sums and over the 2200KMs I...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi, I have Gator HDDVR360 Dash Cam. Currently having problems with playback of any recording made. Anybody out there have one of these and, if so wouldyou please advise if you are having any issues with : 1. The program that comes on the included disc (Blackview) 2. Replay of recorded video. Thanks i...

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.

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	Is water from a washing machine "Grey water"? (Preview) Setting up the drain hoses on the van, the kit included a 25mm connector and a 38mm connector. Not taking too much notice of the maze of pipe work at that stage, I brought the 25mm OK, then went searching for the 38mm, and guess what the only supplier was Jayco. So $75 poorer I went to fit, but before I unwrap...	iana	13	1514	07:58 PM Feb 1, 2016 by iana
	For the active over 60s (Preview) I am sure there are many here....... well I lied"................. I am to busy to be active https://www.facebook.com/startsatsixty/	Bushpie	0	1088	07:54 PM Feb 1, 2016 by Bushpie
	Mobile Phone plans Telstra Freedom Plus Plans now better value than Boost IMHO (Preview) As an update to the various discussions on Mobile Phone Plans I have changed my mind after seeing the new Telstra Freedom Plus Planshttps://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/offers-and-ratesThe big advantage of these new Telstra Plans is that any unused Data, Call Credits...	Very happy camper	16	2450	07:53 PM Feb 1, 2016 by JonJo
	Trip to Perth (Preview) Gday gang We will be off shortly on our epic trip from Adelaide to Perth. I have seen on wikicamps a number of highly rated free camps etc on the way over the Nullabour, so accommodation is not the biggest worry, I guess my biggest worry is fuel and how much I will need. Ive done the sums and over the 2200KMs I...	Phil C	16	1577	06:46 PM Feb 1, 2016 by Phil C
	Dash Cam - Gator HDDVR360 (Preview) Hi, I have Gator HDDVR360 Dash Cam. Currently having problems with playback of any recording made. Anybody out there have one of these and, if so wouldyou please advise if you are having any issues with : 1. The program that comes on the included disc (Blackview) 2. Replay of recorded video. Thanks i...	Hurls	4	2424	02:53 PM Feb 1, 2016 by dorian
	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	2576	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	4556	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	1172	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	3899	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	865	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	1817	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	1749	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	1321	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	1584	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	6119	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	1073	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	1874	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	504	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	1124	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	864	03:10 PM Jan 30, 2016 by kiwijims
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