The Grey Nomads - General

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.............

gemmybob · gemmybob

[video=https://www.facebook.com/jerseydemic/videos/10153865061800681/?pnref=story]

kiwijims · kiwijims

If you live in an area bounded by Carnegie to Giles to Forrest to Israelite Bay to Esperance to Carnegie you should continue to take action and stay safe with more thunderstorms to come. THUNDERSTORM DETAILS: As at 10.44am on 7 November the Bureau of Meteorology advises satellite imagery showed thun...

kiwijims · kiwijims

I took this Photo in Normanton Q.L.D. It's a replica of a 28' Croc which was shot in the Normanton River, check out the powerful jaws on this "Son of some Mother" !!! K.J.

Oma · Oma

https://www.facebook.com/7NewsWBY/videos/1650494938563084/?fref=nf

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Can any jayco owner tell me when you take delivery of their van. Do they give you full gas bottles to start with or do we have to add to our shopping list. I thought they they must if they test every thing before delivery. Jim

dorian · dorian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-05/man-killed-by-lightning-strike-normanton/6916906

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Recently we paid $2800 to have a 200W solar panel fitted to our caravan roof plus two 100Mh batteries installed under the bed. The price included a device that indicates what power we have in the batteries. I think its usually between 12-13.5 amps. Also an anderson plug on the 4WD. (we already have tw...

CLAZZA · CLAZZA

I'm somewhat okay with the principal of the idea, but what happens to a person with an external shower. How do they stay within this concept or what do they have to do ?? Also with your tank full, were are you going to dump it correctly in the outback ? These ideas have merit but has anyone really thought thi...

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	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	918	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	783	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	1122	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	928	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	1097	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	1404	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	3017	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	856	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	1281	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	1549	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	2928	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	2007	03:40 PM Nov 8, 2015 by Peter1059
	Funny Vid Link (Preview) [video=https://www.facebook.com/jerseydemic/videos/10153865061800681/?pnref=story]	gemmybob	0	671	10:02 AM Nov 8, 2015 by gemmybob
	Thunder Storms heading for the Nullarbor from the West (Preview) If you live in an area bounded by Carnegie to Giles to Forrest to Israelite Bay to Esperance to Carnegie you should continue to take action and stay safe with more thunderstorms to come. THUNDERSTORM DETAILS: As at 10.44am on 7 November the Bureau of Meteorology advises satellite imagery showed thun...	kiwijims	4	736	02:57 AM Nov 8, 2015 by kiwijims
	Powerful Jaws (Preview) I took this Photo in Normanton Q.L.D. It's a replica of a 28' Croc which was shot in the Normanton River, check out the powerful jaws on this "Son of some Mother" !!! K.J.	kiwijims	10	1529	09:06 PM Nov 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Bundaberg tourism (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/7NewsWBY/videos/1650494938563084/?fref=nf	Oma	7	1312	08:24 PM Nov 7, 2015 by JCT
	New Jayco Van (Preview) Hi All, Can any jayco owner tell me when you take delivery of their van. Do they give you full gas bottles to start with or do we have to add to our shopping list. I thought they they must if they test every thing before delivery. Jim	Hey Jim	14	1815	02:23 PM Nov 7, 2015 by iana
	Cattle station worker killed by lightning (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-05/man-killed-by-lightning-strike-normanton/6916906	dorian	5	1058	12:27 PM Nov 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Solar Power Caravan (Preview) Recently we paid $2800 to have a 200W solar panel fitted to our caravan roof plus two 100Mh batteries installed under the bed. The price included a device that indicates what power we have in the batteries. I think its usually between 12-13.5 amps. Also an anderson plug on the 4WD. (we already have tw...	gypsy2600	7	1089	09:37 PM Nov 6, 2015 by Felicia
	Update of the Grey Water issue (Preview) I'm somewhat okay with the principal of the idea, but what happens to a person with an external shower. How do they stay within this concept or what do they have to do ?? Also with your tank full, were are you going to dump it correctly in the outback ? These ideas have merit but has anyone really thought thi...	CLAZZA	27	2049	08:03 PM Nov 6, 2015 by Bill B
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