The Grey Nomads - General

keiron · keiron

I tried to list this in the "techies" corner, but could not get in, I expect (???????) sorry. I am wanting to remove the existing water tank from under my van, clean it and re-fit it along with a second tank. Being on the "Nomad" side 0f 60+, and not as agile as I once was, I am hoping t...

Santa · Santa

Had to happen, this from Nine news. An insurance firm has called for older drivers to be given "S plates" in a bid to restrict the movements of elderly motorists. The suggestion comes as it was revealed fifty older Victorian drivers had died behind the wheels of moving vehicles with their...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are heading up to the mainland end of Feb for a month, going up to Robinvale and then back down towards Adelaide In Tassie we don't have to cover our self for Ambulance and neither does any one coming down on holiday, but we have been told we will ,or would be better to up on the big island,Is there one cove...

PeterD · PeterD

There is another park going through its death knell. There is an announcement in the local rag - Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate that Dunleith is up for grabs. Knowing out local council (liberal party run) the site will end up with an overbearing edifice on the site.

erad · erad

Newbie here - I asked the question in the introductions section, but got no answers, Maybe here??? I am looking to replace our 1999 Jayco poptop with a new one. The big issue is that I have 2.3 m clearance to get into my shed. Therefore I need either a 2.25 m max towing height caravan, or some other way (not...

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

Being a long term C/park resident (16 years), I have noticed a 1,000 different types of TV antenna floating around. I am still using my $99 Dick Smith's cheapy, and it is 10 to 20 years old and gets all of the 22 TV and Radio channels perfectly. What are people getting that I am not getting? Excluding D...

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

If this is a dumb question, or in the wrong section I apologise. I was thinking about using my Laptop on the car battery. But on looking at the transformer for using 240 Volt, I notice it has an output of 19 Volts. It is an ASUS 18 1/2 inch Laptop. Question, is there an easy way around this hassel, as built in b...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

I think I will change my Avtar too................( Just ask Jim)..............What do the rest of you think/??????????????? Just Ask Jim

meetoo · meetoo

Hi all. Any one have an Aircommand Ibis 3 rooftop airconditioner? Wondering if these are any good or is there a better aircon. For a 19'6" internal van. Don't get on greatly with the real hot so want to get a reasonably decent unit. Cheers John

Weevil · Weevil

I don't know about the other states RAC or NRMA etc, but was in the RAC shop today where they had the 2014 free guides on the shelves. When I asked when the 2015 ones were going to be available I was told they were not printing them anymore. I did notice a big range of commercial guides on the shelves, inclu...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We saw a new offering from Optus today. If you have an existing Smart phone, it can now fit into an Optus case that fits in your hand That turns into a FULL SAT Phone for $15 per month = $180 per year call any where any time. It been advertised on the TV this afternoon. great for outback travel and the...

deverall11 · deverall11

I think we should be able to have a discussion regarding issues such as raising a petition on things that can adverse effect financially without it be labelled political. It's a means of bouncing ideas without necesserally having a political overtone. Larry

Bernieb · Bernieb

I think we should start a partition , protesting against the federal government proposed increase to the GST. Its the one tax that could really impact on the grey nomad budget. If we were to turn the combined power of the baby boomers against this Tax Im sure the government would re- think their strateg...

Joe50 · Joe50

http://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I was one of those conservative people who thought if I invested my super through the biggest bank I would be looked after and my money would be safe, surprise surprise I now believe that I was conned by the bank officer who was masquerading as a financial advisor and told me he didn't get commissions so h...

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Looking at purchasing second hand an Elite Eildon Series 8 Limited Edition Diamond 2013 model. Has any body had any experience with these vans .Good or bad. Any comments appreciated. Thanks in advance. Elite Eildon Series 8 Limited Edition Diamond

kiwijims · kiwijims

Great news for the Slim Dusty Fan's, It's taken a long time but, it looks well worth a visit............. http://slimdustycentre.com.au/ "Good on Ya Mate" R.I.P. K.J.

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Once again throwing this out to those who know. Our van is coming with one 60lt and one 80lt fresh water tanks, as the van has a shower and toot and 2.5kg washing machine, plus we want to mainly free camp and we plan to be on the road for years. Is this enough? or should we increase this? Thanks again for an...

Van Gogh · Van Gogh

Does anyone know of any bush camps in the Margaret River area that will take dogs? Appreciate any tips

Peter1059 · Peter1059

What Did You Do To Your Rig Today I fitted a new Camec Light near the door, the old one was a bit to old so now it's new and LED with the switch on the front and not underneath.............

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	Removing water tanks (Preview) I tried to list this in the "techies" corner, but could not get in, I expect (???????) sorry. I am wanting to remove the existing water tank from under my van, clean it and re-fit it along with a second tank. Being on the "Nomad" side 0f 60+, and not as agile as I once was, I am hoping t...	keiron	9	1047	01:06 AM Nov 12, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	'S-plate' style restrictions to be placed on elderly drivers. (Preview) Had to happen, this from Nine news. An insurance firm has called for older drivers to be given "S plates" in a bid to restrict the movements of elderly motorists. The suggestion comes as it was revealed fifty older Victorian drivers had died behind the wheels of moving vehicles with their...	Santa	19	1393	12:36 AM Nov 12, 2015 by Joe50
	Ambulance cover (Preview) We are heading up to the mainland end of Feb for a month, going up to Robinvale and then back down towards Adelaide In Tassie we don't have to cover our self for Ambulance and neither does any one coming down on holiday, but we have been told we will ,or would be better to up on the big island,Is there one cove...	Cowboy7307	12	2006	11:43 PM Nov 11, 2015 by msg
	Dunleith Caravan Park - another one on the way out. (Preview) There is another park going through its death knell. There is an announcement in the local rag - Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate that Dunleith is up for grabs. Knowing out local council (liberal party run) the site will end up with an overbearing edifice on the site.	PeterD	1	773	10:31 PM Nov 11, 2015 by meggsy
	Custom built poptop caravan (Preview) Newbie here - I asked the question in the introductions section, but got no answers, Maybe here??? I am looking to replace our 1999 Jayco poptop with a new one. The big issue is that I have 2.3 m clearance to get into my shed. Therefore I need either a 2.25 m max towing height caravan, or some other way (not...	erad	8	1703	09:33 PM Nov 11, 2015 by erad
	TV Antennas, Yes, No, Maybe. (Preview) Being a long term C/park resident (16 years), I have noticed a 1,000 different types of TV antenna floating around. I am still using my $99 Dick Smith's cheapy, and it is 10 to 20 years old and gets all of the 22 TV and Radio channels perfectly. What are people getting that I am not getting? Excluding D...	Young Simmo	14	1430	04:35 PM Nov 11, 2015 by HiAce98
	I have to ask. (Preview) If this is a dumb question, or in the wrong section I apologise. I was thinking about using my Laptop on the car battery. But on looking at the transformer for using 240 Volt, I notice it has an output of 19 Volts. It is an ASUS 18 1/2 inch Laptop. Question, is there an easy way around this hassel, as built in b...	Young Simmo	22	1771	04:25 PM Nov 11, 2015 by HiAce98
	Change of Name (Preview) I think I will change my Avtar too................( Just ask Jim)..............What do the rest of you think/??????????????? Just Ask Jim	Hey Jim	8	1169	07:21 AM Nov 11, 2015 by sandsmere
	Ibis 3 Aircon - any good? (Preview) Hi all. Any one have an Aircommand Ibis 3 rooftop airconditioner? Wondering if these are any good or is there a better aircon. For a 19'6" internal van. Don't get on greatly with the real hot so want to get a reasonably decent unit. Cheers John	meetoo	4	851	01:30 AM Nov 11, 2015 by meetoo
	RAC Accomodation and Touring Guides No Longer Available at RAC WA (Preview) I don't know about the other states RAC or NRMA etc, but was in the RAC shop today where they had the 2014 free guides on the shelves. When I asked when the 2015 ones were going to be available I was told they were not printing them anymore. I did notice a big range of commercial guides on the shelves, inclu...	Weevil	2	742	11:46 PM Nov 10, 2015 by Weevil
	Smart Phone now coverts into a full Sat Phone. Read On. (Preview) Hi all, We saw a new offering from Optus today. If you have an existing Smart phone, it can now fit into an Optus case that fits in your hand That turns into a FULL SAT Phone for $15 per month = $180 per year call any where any time. It been advertised on the TV this afternoon. great for outback travel and the...	Hey Jim	4	1026	08:20 PM Nov 10, 2015 by Baz421
	Petition for things like GST (closed) (Preview) I think we should be able to have a discussion regarding issues such as raising a petition on things that can adverse effect financially without it be labelled political. It's a means of bouncing ideas without necesserally having a political overtone. Larry	deverall11	3	884	04:31 PM Nov 10, 2015 by Webmaster
	Say NO to the GST rise (closed) (Preview) I think we should start a partition , protesting against the federal government proposed increase to the GST. Its the one tax that could really impact on the grey nomad budget. If we were to turn the combined power of the baby boomers against this Tax Im sure the government would re- think their strateg...	Bernieb	12	1011	12:07 PM Nov 10, 2015 by Webmaster
	US researchers remotely hack into Jeep Cherokee (Preview) http://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/	Joe50	4	1295	12:04 PM Nov 10, 2015 by Santa
	Superannuation ripped off again ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was one of those conservative people who thought if I invested my super through the biggest bank I would be looked after and my money would be safe, surprise surprise I now believe that I was conned by the bank officer who was masquerading as a financial advisor and told me he didn't get commissions so h...	aussietraveller	35	2783	06:43 PM Nov 9, 2015 by Spydermann
	Elite Eildon Series 8 Limited Edition Diamond (Preview) Looking at purchasing second hand an Elite Eildon Series 8 Limited Edition Diamond 2013 model. Has any body had any experience with these vans .Good or bad. Any comments appreciated. Thanks in advance. Elite Eildon Series 8 Limited Edition Diamond	Phil Owen	2	810	05:05 PM Nov 9, 2015 by Phil Owen
	The Slim Dusty Centre is finally almost open (Preview) Great news for the Slim Dusty Fan's, It's taken a long time but, it looks well worth a visit............. http://slimdustycentre.com.au/ "Good on Ya Mate" R.I.P. K.J.	kiwijims	10	1188	11:24 AM Nov 9, 2015 by Santa
	water tanks (Preview) Once again throwing this out to those who know. Our van is coming with one 60lt and one 80lt fresh water tanks, as the van has a shower and toot and 2.5kg washing machine, plus we want to mainly free camp and we plan to be on the road for years. Is this enough? or should we increase this? Thanks again for an...	No Fixed Address	15	1374	10:57 AM Nov 9, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Free camps Margaret River area (Preview) Does anyone know of any bush camps in the Margaret River area that will take dogs? Appreciate any tips	Van Gogh	8	2654	06:59 PM Nov 8, 2015 by Van Gogh
	What Did You Do To Your Rig Today ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What Did You Do To Your Rig Today I fitted a new Camec Light near the door, the old one was a bit to old so now it's new and LED with the switch on the front and not underneath.............	Peter1059	40	1942	03:40 PM Nov 8, 2015 by Peter1059
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