The Grey Nomads - General

Pamela G · Pamela G

Hi All I thought you might enjoy my experience. Before Christmas my son bought me a new $15 cover for my Tablet on the internet on Flea Bay. It was due to arrive in Australia somewhere around the 10th January. As it had not arrived I sent a message to the seller who then asked me to confirm the address whi...

briche · briche

We are in the planning stage of traveling to WA later this year for our 2 year journey to this state and then into NT. We have never carried any over the past 5 years on the road but this time we will be in remote areas from time to time and feel that during this stage we should have some sort of support while tra...

Nage · Nage

I had a set of Maxxis 760 fitted to my 2007 Pajero and have only traveled 30000klm and are looking at having to replaced them with-in the next 10000klm. I have them rotated every 10000klm so they are all worn to some level, 50% of the klms was while towing a 6m Coromal. My question is, is this excessive wear...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, we are staying at bells caravan park qld. near redcliffe , north brisbane. Would love to have some of our grey nomad friends call in for a cuppa. Regards. Rocket n strop -- Edited by the rocket on Friday 22nd of January 2016 09:29:56 PM

Sheffield-er · Sheffield-er

Yep - it's finally happened. I've made the move. Chaotic transition because "The Spirit" had it's little bid at escape, so my furniture and car came across on a cargo boat. Removalists drove off at mid-day, leaving me with a stack of boxes, bags and whatever to sort out. Will prob...

jbrinks · jbrinks

have changed vehicles to a series 200 Landcruiser and need a lower hitch I currently have the old Hayman system (solid steel welded style) does anyone have 150mm drop hitch that they are interested in selling. Also looking for clearview mirrors

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-21/yarloop-bushfires-before-and-after/7100968?section=wa

Allirah · Allirah

Hi all, we are still very new to the road and to our Avan M5 Ovation motorhome (Pod). I have a question - What is the best way to clean the tinted plastic windows? (inside and out). We have been parked under some trees this week and have some big streaks of bird poo that I'd like to get off and it's going to tak...

David and Donna · David and Donna

[video=https://www.facebook.com/294214727363671/videos/503363653115443/]

kiwijims · kiwijims

Severe weather warning for South West WA as residents brace for heavy rain, possible floods, The wet weather follows weeks of bushfires burning in the South West of the state. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Adam Conroy said up to 50 millimetres was forecast for the regions today but it coul...

The Bear · The Bear

Has anyone heard of a test for free over night camp in the Redlands in Qld Thanks The Bear

jbrinks · jbrinks

we have just purchased a second hand Landcruiser 200 and our old Hayman Reece doesn't work without doing modifications which we are not keen on so looking to buy a new WDH . Milford do one I understand just wondering what people are using with land cruisers these days as I have only ever used Hayman Reece...

johnwembley · johnwembley

Thinking of having ARB High Intensity spots fitted to Landcruiser. There are 2 options, a flood and a spot. Any opions on whether its best to go one of each or two of same would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

johnwembley · johnwembley

Hi Guys, Hope you are all out and about and enjoying Sunday, if not watching the Cricket. Looking at travelling to Broome in October. Only have a month, but thought we could still do it. Maybe go up the coast stopping at Northanmpton (well just past there on the river at a free camp), then at Coral Bay. But...

the rocket · the rocket

hi everyone, we r visiting esk. Qld today to have a look at th caravan park and lunch. Anyone there n like to have a cuppa. Just putting it out there. i am wearing my pink grey nomads shirt. Say hi. Rocket -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 18th of January 2016 11:34:05 AM

loosecannan · loosecannan

Hi, has anyone stayed here recently. Just checked it out on a post from around 2011. Looks great. Any Updates? Or can you suggest any other free camps in Gayndah area or a reasonable priced power site ?

hard1mic · hard1mic

In September last year myself and The Good Sort stayed in a free camp just out of Dubbo. Whilst there I had a conversation with a gentleman that sold handmade whips from the rear of his red coloured 4x4 (Toyota, I think). At the time I was to come back to him to buy one, but unfortunately received a message f...

Pamela G · Pamela G

looking at buying a diesel heater for the caravan any advice on brands etc

OMD · OMD

Hi there everyone, i havent been on here for a while now been to busy enjoying this big backyard of ours. Well 10 months into our 12 month trip around and in Adelaide at moment waiting for wifey to fly back from Sydney then head of to Melbourne via Mildurra down to Phillip Island area where i stop off to retu...

Azurepink · Azurepink

Hi fellow travelers. I'm looking for a definitive fuel map showing where I can purchase fuel. All states but particularly QLD, N.T., and N.W. W.A. Is there a map showing all outlets? I don't want to just search eg. Shell, or Caltex etc at a particular town. I'm traveling on my motorbike and I need to kn...

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	Purchasing from the internet (Preview) Hi All I thought you might enjoy my experience. Before Christmas my son bought me a new $15 cover for my Tablet on the internet on Flea Bay. It was due to arrive in Australia somewhere around the 10th January. As it had not arrived I sent a message to the seller who then asked me to confirm the address whi...	Pamela G	7	1509	05:54 PM Jan 22, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Travel insurance (Preview) We are in the planning stage of traveling to WA later this year for our 2 year journey to this state and then into NT. We have never carried any over the past 5 years on the road but this time we will be in remote areas from time to time and feel that during this stage we should have some sort of support while tra...	briche	7	3843	05:23 PM Jan 22, 2016 by keiron
	Tyre wear on tow vehicle (Preview) I had a set of Maxxis 760 fitted to my 2007 Pajero and have only traveled 30000klm and are looking at having to replaced them with-in the next 10000klm. I have them rotated every 10000klm so they are all worn to some level, 50% of the klms was while towing a 6m Coromal. My question is, is this excessive wear...	Nage	12	3251	04:41 PM Jan 22, 2016 by teago
	Cuppa at bells caravan pk. Qld (Preview) hello everyone, we are staying at bells caravan park qld. near redcliffe , north brisbane. Would love to have some of our grey nomad friends call in for a cuppa. Regards. Rocket n strop -- Edited by the rocket on Friday 22nd of January 2016 09:29:56 PM	the rocket	0	1050	03:47 PM Jan 22, 2016 by the rocket
	Benalla-ite becomes a Sheffield-er (Preview) Yep - it's finally happened. I've made the move. Chaotic transition because "The Spirit" had it's little bid at escape, so my furniture and car came across on a cargo boat. Removalists drove off at mid-day, leaving me with a stack of boxes, bags and whatever to sort out. Will prob...	Sheffield-er	11	1484	11:02 AM Jan 22, 2016 by Sheffield-er
	Wanted to buy 150mm Hayman Reece drop hitch (Preview) have changed vehicles to a series 200 Landcruiser and need a lower hitch I currently have the old Hayman system (solid steel welded style) does anyone have 150mm drop hitch that they are interested in selling. Also looking for clearview mirrors	jbrinks	8	1170	08:22 AM Jan 22, 2016 by jbrinks
	Yarloop bushfire before and after: (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-21/yarloop-bushfires-before-and-after/7100968?section=wa	kiwijims	3	1077	05:42 PM Jan 21, 2016 by Felicia
	How to clean Avan plastic windows? (Preview) Hi all, we are still very new to the road and to our Avan M5 Ovation motorhome (Pod). I have a question - What is the best way to clean the tinted plastic windows? (inside and out). We have been parked under some trees this week and have some big streaks of bird poo that I'd like to get off and it's going to tak...	Allirah	6	1485	06:32 PM Jan 20, 2016 by patrol03
	Diesel exhaust fumes (Preview) [video=https://www.facebook.com/294214727363671/videos/503363653115443/]	David and Donna	16	1787	02:54 PM Jan 20, 2016 by pipes
	Severe weather warning for South West WA (Preview) Severe weather warning for South West WA as residents brace for heavy rain, possible floods, The wet weather follows weeks of bushfires burning in the South West of the state. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Adam Conroy said up to 50 millimetres was forecast for the regions today but it coul...	kiwijims	1	741	01:33 PM Jan 20, 2016 by Dhutime
	over night test in redlands (Preview) Has anyone heard of a test for free over night camp in the Redlands in Qld Thanks The Bear	The Bear	7	2339	10:12 AM Jan 20, 2016 by The Bear
	WDH for a Landcruiser 200 and 20' van (Preview) we have just purchased a second hand Landcruiser 200 and our old Hayman Reece doesn't work without doing modifications which we are not keen on so looking to buy a new WDH . Milford do one I understand just wondering what people are using with land cruisers these days as I have only ever used Hayman Reece...	jbrinks	4	1006	05:32 PM Jan 19, 2016 by jbrinks
	Spotlights or Floodlights (Preview) Thinking of having ARB High Intensity spots fitted to Landcruiser. There are 2 options, a flood and a spot. Any opions on whether its best to go one of each or two of same would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.	johnwembley	19	3651	07:45 AM Jan 19, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Perth to Broome (Preview) Hi Guys, Hope you are all out and about and enjoying Sunday, if not watching the Cricket. Looking at travelling to Broome in October. Only have a month, but thought we could still do it. Maybe go up the coast stopping at Northanmpton (well just past there on the river at a free camp), then at Coral Bay. But...	johnwembley	11	3309	09:38 PM Jan 18, 2016 by jules47
	Esk qld 4lunch (Preview) hi everyone, we r visiting esk. Qld today to have a look at th caravan park and lunch. Anyone there n like to have a cuppa. Just putting it out there. i am wearing my pink grey nomads shirt. Say hi. Rocket -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 18th of January 2016 11:34:05 AM	the rocket	4	974	09:29 PM Jan 18, 2016 by jules47
	Claude Wharton Weir Gayndah (Preview) Hi, has anyone stayed here recently. Just checked it out on a post from around 2011. Looks great. Any Updates? Or can you suggest any other free camps in Gayndah area or a reasonable priced power site ?	loosecannan	3	1216	06:41 PM Jan 18, 2016 by brickies
	Looking for the 'Whip Maker'....?? (Preview) In September last year myself and The Good Sort stayed in a free camp just out of Dubbo. Whilst there I had a conversation with a gentleman that sold handmade whips from the rear of his red coloured 4x4 (Toyota, I think). At the time I was to come back to him to buy one, but unfortunately received a message f...	hard1mic	5	964	05:38 PM Jan 18, 2016 by teago
	Diesel heater (Preview) looking at buying a diesel heater for the caravan any advice on brands etc	Pamela G	16	2301	04:40 PM Jan 18, 2016 by Robshep
	Coming to an end. (Preview) Hi there everyone, i havent been on here for a while now been to busy enjoying this big backyard of ours. Well 10 months into our 12 month trip around and in Adelaide at moment waiting for wifey to fly back from Sydney then head of to Melbourne via Mildurra down to Phillip Island area where i stop off to retu...	OMD	5	1242	02:48 PM Jan 18, 2016 by Koala
	Fuel map Australia Wide (Preview) Hi fellow travelers. I'm looking for a definitive fuel map showing where I can purchase fuel. All states but particularly QLD, N.T., and N.W. W.A. Is there a map showing all outlets? I don't want to just search eg. Shell, or Caltex etc at a particular town. I'm traveling on my motorbike and I need to kn...	Azurepink	8	2549	10:03 AM Jan 18, 2016 by Azurepink
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