The Grey Nomads - General

adreamer · adreamer

On the channel 7 news tonight it was stated that people over the age of '70' should NOT be driving! I have given up everything else, now looks like 'BIG BROTHER' WANTS US 'ELDERLY PEOPLE' OFF THE ROAD. What next? Give up food?

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I got it right yesterday fully fuelled both cars and combined took 105 litres and today fuel in our local area went up by 26 cents per litre, I know it's not like winning the lottery or lotto but it sure feels good to get it right every now and then, hopefully it will last through till the price drops again t...

jules47 · jules47

Have stopped here before, and it is terrific little spot, provided by the local Shire. However, last night proved to be a bit different. Got in in the afternoon, set ourselves up comfortably, there were two groups of indigineous having a bit of a get together in the park, no problem - then three cars w...

loosecannan · loosecannan

Can someone please explain what is an Avator on my profile page?? Have not got a clue?

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1501/towing-weights-what-do-they-all-mean/?utm_source=cvw_newsletter&utm_medium=email&...

Bru · Bru

This afternoon I'm about to take a few people on a tour of Curtin Springs Cattle Station and around Mt Conner, always an interesting day but a long one.

The Phantom · The Phantom

I have sold my van as of today. Do I have to leave the Forum? Does my opinion still count if I do not have a van? Is this a negative post? Am I still at 2%? The Phantom -- Edited by The Phantom on Tuesday 5th of January 2016 11:52:20 PM

Bru · Bru

WE will be looking for a second hand van in a month, and as many don't have 12v or batteries installed. I will need to get it done I'm wondering what I would be up for for a couple of batteries Anderson plug for my solar panels (180) and lighting plus a couple of power points inside and out. We will be spe...

loosecannan · loosecannan

Hi, once again looking for some experienced nomads to advise us which is the best way to go, inland through Roma, Mitchell, Charleville, Longreach, Winton etc and onto Karumba or do we go the coast road to Rockhampton, inland to Longreach and continue on or go to Innisfail and across. We are not in a hu...

Very happy camper · Very happy camper

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-07/nsw-weather:-break-in-rain-to-enable-south-coast-rescue/7072502?WT.mc_id=newsmail

Van Gogh · Van Gogh

Hi folks Looking to upgrade our Windsor Rapid to a full van around 19' with toilet, solar, battery pack and a decent sized fridge. We can pay around $30,000 for a second hand van, and are currently looking at the Paramount Signature, Concept Ascot, Opalate Karinya and Coromal Lifestyle 605. Dont want...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Not sure if anyone knows about this on this forum. Its been all over facebook the last few days. It seems a Sydney couple who are travelling in the south coast area, left their pets in the care of a friend called Tim. On Boxing Day Tim had a stroke in Petersham. He can't remember where the house is that hous...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou ALL, The power of the people have spoken, has (Plus a few Emails in the right directions. Thankyou to Each and everyone who has helped us.) made all the Difference. Our van has moved up the line from April 7th to next Tuesday . The fixers will take time and some of thos...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Bushfire ALL CLEAR...... http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=16076K.J.

kiwijims · kiwijims

A severe bushfire is menacing towns south of Perth, with an emergency warning issued for the towns of Waroona and Preston Beach Details see ; FIRE UPDATES k.J.

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

A popular New Years resolution for many people is to try & live a healthier lifestyle. We didn't actually make a resolution to lose weight & get fitter at the beginning of 2015. As fairly recent retirees (4 years) we seemed to be celebrating our retirement a little too much. We slowly gained we...

Juric · Juric

Hi all, I would like some feedback or opions from owners of the new ford Rangers in regards to towing heavy vans ( 3 t ) . Any advice both positive and negative would be much appreciated. Regards Rick

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

If you are intending to buy a flag or stubble holder or a pair of thongs with aissie flag the 7news team tried to buy some made in Australia and could not find any, they checked both Coles and woollies who have heaps for sale to help us celebrate Australia Day and found 100% of products made in China. just a b...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Will we need to install these 12V extractor computer fans in our new van or have van makers addressed this as yet. The reason I ask I see the topic on the Tecties page of making them up and have seen on flea bay 80mm x 10mm fans with just two wires + / - and draw .15amps for $12 bucks each. Sorry if thi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-05/severe-weather-warning-in-place-for-nsw-for-second-day/7067452

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	DRIVING OVER THE AGE OF 70! (closed) (Preview) On the channel 7 news tonight it was stated that people over the age of '70' should NOT be driving! I have given up everything else, now looks like 'BIG BROTHER' WANTS US 'ELDERLY PEOPLE' OFF THE ROAD. What next? Give up food?	adreamer	28	2420	04:55 PM Jan 8, 2016 by Webmaster
	Petrol prices (Preview) I got it right yesterday fully fuelled both cars and combined took 105 litres and today fuel in our local area went up by 26 cents per litre, I know it's not like winning the lottery or lotto but it sure feels good to get it right every now and then, hopefully it will last through till the price drops again t...	aussietraveller	8	1028	04:51 PM Jan 8, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Kalgoorlie RV Stopover (24hr) (Preview) Have stopped here before, and it is terrific little spot, provided by the local Shire. However, last night proved to be a bit different. Got in in the afternoon, set ourselves up comfortably, there were two groups of indigineous having a bit of a get together in the park, no problem - then three cars w...	jules47	15	1911	03:42 PM Jan 8, 2016 by jules47
	Avatar (Preview) Can someone please explain what is an Avator on my profile page?? Have not got a clue?	loosecannan	8	1211	09:02 AM Jan 8, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Towing Weights and what they mean... (Preview) http://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1501/towing-weights-what-do-they-all-mean/?utm_source=cvw_newsletter&utm_medium=email&...	rockylizard	1	1306	07:42 AM Jan 8, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Mt Conner (Preview) This afternoon I'm about to take a few people on a tour of Curtin Springs Cattle Station and around Mt Conner, always an interesting day but a long one.	Bru	3	867	07:59 PM Jan 7, 2016 by dogbox
	Sold my van (Preview) I have sold my van as of today. Do I have to leave the Forum? Does my opinion still count if I do not have a van? Is this a negative post? Am I still at 2%? The Phantom -- Edited by The Phantom on Tuesday 5th of January 2016 11:52:20 PM	The Phantom	9	1607	03:19 PM Jan 7, 2016 by Weevil
	Price for 12v System (Preview) WE will be looking for a second hand van in a month, and as many don't have 12v or batteries installed. I will need to get it done I'm wondering what I would be up for for a couple of batteries Anderson plug for my solar panels (180) and lighting plus a couple of power points inside and out. We will be spe...	Bru	4	1135	01:52 PM Jan 7, 2016 by Bru
	First section of travel Brisbane to Karumba (Preview) Hi, once again looking for some experienced nomads to advise us which is the best way to go, inland through Roma, Mitchell, Charleville, Longreach, Winton etc and onto Karumba or do we go the coast road to Rockhampton, inland to Longreach and continue on or go to Innisfail and across. We are not in a hu...	loosecannan	6	1197	01:20 PM Jan 7, 2016 by loosecannan
	NSW 20 campers trapped near Moruya in floodwaters (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-07/nsw-weather:-break-in-rain-to-enable-south-coast-rescue/7072502?WT.mc_id=newsmail	Very happy camper	0	632	11:15 AM Jan 7, 2016 by Very happy camper
	Compare caravans (Preview) Hi folks Looking to upgrade our Windsor Rapid to a full van around 19' with toilet, solar, battery pack and a decent sized fridge. We can pay around $30,000 for a second hand van, and are currently looking at the Paramount Signature, Concept Ascot, Opalate Karinya and Coromal Lifestyle 605. Dont want...	Van Gogh	3	1075	10:17 AM Jan 7, 2016 by Treecrest14
	Travellers leave pets in care of a friend who has had a stroke (Preview) Not sure if anyone knows about this on this forum. Its been all over facebook the last few days. It seems a Sydney couple who are travelling in the south coast area, left their pets in the care of a friend called Tim. On Boxing Day Tim had a stroke in Petersham. He can't remember where the house is that hous...	Happywanderer	7	1235	10:06 AM Jan 7, 2016 by the rocket
	Our baby is is going back to fix her up (Preview) Hi All, Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou ALL, The power of the people have spoken, has (Plus a few Emails in the right directions. Thankyou to Each and everyone who has helped us.) made all the Difference. Our van has moved up the line from April 7th to next Tuesday . The fixers will take time and some of thos...	Hey Jim	18	1723	10:02 AM Jan 7, 2016 by the rocket
	"Good News" for SUFIL (Preview) Bushfire ALL CLEAR...... http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=16076K.J.	kiwijims	1	814	09:44 AM Jan 7, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Waroona fire: Emergency warning issued as bushfire threatens lives and homes south of Perth (Preview) A severe bushfire is menacing towns south of Perth, with an emergency warning issued for the towns of Waroona and Preston Beach Details see ; FIRE UPDATES k.J.	kiwijims	0	655	08:58 AM Jan 7, 2016 by kiwijims
	Anyone resolving to get more health in 2016? (Preview) A popular New Years resolution for many people is to try & live a healthier lifestyle. We didn't actually make a resolution to lose weight & get fitter at the beginning of 2015. As fairly recent retirees (4 years) we seemed to be celebrating our retirement a little too much. We slowly gained we...	Desert Dweller	12	1079	11:42 PM Jan 6, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ford ranger (Preview) Hi all, I would like some feedback or opions from owners of the new ford Rangers in regards to towing heavy vans ( 3 t ) . Any advice both positive and negative would be much appreciated. Regards Rick	Juric	7	2136	02:43 PM Jan 6, 2016 by revemike
	Australia Day products (Preview) If you are intending to buy a flag or stubble holder or a pair of thongs with aissie flag the 7news team tried to buy some made in Australia and could not find any, they checked both Coles and woollies who have heaps for sale to help us celebrate Australia Day and found 100% of products made in China. just a b...	aussietraveller	5	1047	06:33 AM Jan 6, 2016 by brickies
	Do we need cooling fridge fan in new vans (Preview) Hi all, Will we need to install these 12V extractor computer fans in our new van or have van makers addressed this as yet. The reason I ask I see the topic on the Tecties page of making them up and have seen on flea bay 80mm x 10mm fans with just two wires + / - and draw .15amps for $12 bucks each. Sorry if thi...	Hey Jim	16	2702	10:36 PM Jan 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	NSW weather: Severe weather warning issued as storms move north (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-05/severe-weather-warning-in-place-for-nsw-for-second-day/7067452	kiwijims	5	849	04:06 PM Jan 5, 2016 by bill12
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