The Grey Nomads - General

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi all. This is an old and well flogged subject, but we have had a really unusual experience driving west across the Nullaboor from about Echla. Nearly all RVers waved or raised a finger (not rudely I hope) and probably about a half of those driving non RV vehicles. We even counted 7 road train drivers...

Mazdbate · Mazdbate

Hey guys, have been traveling for about 10 months & out of the blue the water in van starts tasting like plastic, we mainly use water connected through main, not out of our tanks, we have the right water hose ( blue ), any ideas as to why this would be happening, thanks would appreciate any tips, cheer...

Peter Anschau · Peter Anschau

We are preparing for a two year trip and could you some advice on the best way to stay in touch with friends and family while on the road. Could fellow travelers who believe they have the best option provide some recommendations e.g. mobile phone, lap top, tablet, carrier pidgeon etc. Cheers

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all If you are a friend of mine on facebook I have closed my account. Reason being that someone hacked my details and loaded porn all over the groups I had joined and enjoyed. I recall hovering my mouse over something odd that must have set the porn train in motion. My sincere apologies to all and I hope y...

shekon · shekon

This is a great little park that is owned by a couple who have spent time on the road. They have put a lot of work into the park up to a high standard, and have now opened up a large area for self contained RV's for $10pn. If you are travelling the New England Highway, worth a stop. The town is about a 20min wal...

Weevil · Weevil

JRH (John) my Mate and Friend and Friend to many others here has passed away. I have just been informed by his Wife Irona. RIP John, your suffering is over. Condolences to Irona and Family. A true Ozzie of Welsh birth and a gentle giant at 6'3", he will be sadly missed. Some of his childhood spen...

Phil C · Phil C

Been a while and we have a few new members SO From the left NUMBER!!!! Crockart, Phillip B. Royal Australian Air Force Electrical Fitter/Avionics Tech 1968 to 1980 RSTT, 486 Sqn, 11Sqn, 2FTS, MtnESL. Cheers -- Edited by Phil C on Saturday 19th of September 2015 08:14:52 PM

Jackie · Jackie

just purchased a Waeco CF 50 portable fridge just interested to hear any comments regarding this fridge if anyone is using the Waeco brand, faults, problems or tips for use, also positive comments would be good, BCF has them on special at the moment with the protective bag.

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

About 10 days or so ago I stumbled onto this web site. I made a few posts and got into it. Then I had a contact from a neighbour of mine from back in the 1950s. We have exchanged 20 or 30 E-mails and really touched base with each other, and it has been really enlightening as we were around 10 to 15 years old then,...

mjt57 · mjt57

In the supermarket the other day I bought a heap of caravan and camping magazines. One of them had a good article on free camping. In it the author was saying how caravan parks are closing at an alarming rate up and down the east coast. If this is the case, why is it? From what I'm reading caravaning or "...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Bushfire ADVICE for Great Northern Highway five kilometres west of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley. A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along Great Northern Highway, five kilometres west of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley.The...

shekon · shekon

PeterD · PeterD

Facebook have flagged they will be providing a button to offer different ways for people to express empathy and interact with a post. Looks like the scammers have got the drop on them and have introduced their own button. See this link

gandk · gandk

Well we finally headed off in our (new) 2011 Goldstream RV 16.6' and (fantastic) combo. Julia Creek was amazing, so friendly. The free camp on the billabong where on Mondays the council arrange a free bus to pick up campers to have a $10 meal/dessert deal at the caravan park. Includes talk by a local ar...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all from the UK. Today's Daily Telegraph Wed 23rd Sept 2015 telegraph.co.uk I will bring home the paper so all can read in total. got to catch the plane now to Dublin. regards Hey Jim And Lambie -- Edited by Hey Jim on Wednesday 23rd of September 2015 10:59:33 PM

magraret · magraret

Hi all a friend of mine has put something on his car that takes the wind and scoops it over his van like the trucks have Anyway he says it limits the sway and helps on fuel economy Has any one got one and if so how do they find it works for them

done dreaming · done dreaming

Ya!!!! school holidays again.

Mutt · Mutt

Tuesday we drove from Exmouth to Coral Bay. Arriving after dark, I rang the caravan parks and was told they were fully booked out. Left Coral Bay and about a kilometre out of town is a large cleared area. I pulled in there and started cooking tea. Then we were going to decide what we were going to do. Half w...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

I am usually very quick to defend Caravan Park owners, being an ex park manager, however, what about council owned parks. In Lake Macquarie the weekly rates go from shoulder to peak just for two weeks in the school holidays, from $202 a week to $385 The particular park we are in does not employ more sta...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Fire Weather Warning for the West Kimberley Coast and Kimberley Inland fire weather districts. Issued at 2:57 pm WST on Wednesday 23 September 2015. Weather Situation A strong ridge of high pressure over central parts of the State wi...

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	Waving Drivers (Preview) Hi all. This is an old and well flogged subject, but we have had a really unusual experience driving west across the Nullaboor from about Echla. Nearly all RVers waved or raised a finger (not rudely I hope) and probably about a half of those driving non RV vehicles. We even counted 7 road train drivers...	Bruce and Bev	17	1877	08:01 PM Sep 26, 2015 by Rock
	Plastic taste in water (Preview) Hey guys, have been traveling for about 10 months & out of the blue the water in van starts tasting like plastic, we mainly use water connected through main, not out of our tanks, we have the right water hose ( blue ), any ideas as to why this would be happening, thanks would appreciate any tips, cheer...	Mazdbate	9	1021	04:11 PM Sep 26, 2015 by Two Strays
	Communications with the family while travelling (Preview) We are preparing for a two year trip and could you some advice on the best way to stay in touch with friends and family while on the road. Could fellow travelers who believe they have the best option provide some recommendations e.g. mobile phone, lap top, tablet, carrier pidgeon etc. Cheers	Peter Anschau	7	1267	11:14 AM Sep 26, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Facebook Filth (Preview) Hi all If you are a friend of mine on facebook I have closed my account. Reason being that someone hacked my details and loaded porn all over the groups I had joined and enjoyed. I recall hovering my mouse over something odd that must have set the porn train in motion. My sincere apologies to all and I hope y...	Phil C	23	2129	11:07 AM Sep 26, 2015 by Phil C
	Murrurundi caravan park. NSW (Preview) This is a great little park that is owned by a couple who have spent time on the road. They have put a lot of work into the park up to a high standard, and have now opened up a large area for self contained RV's for $10pn. If you are travelling the New England Highway, worth a stop. The town is about a 20min wal...	shekon	5	1093	10:40 AM Sep 26, 2015 by PeterD
	RIP JRH (John) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) JRH (John) my Mate and Friend and Friend to many others here has passed away. I have just been informed by his Wife Irona. RIP John, your suffering is over. Condolences to Irona and Family. A true Ozzie of Welsh birth and a gentle giant at 6'3", he will be sadly missed. Some of his childhood spen...	Weevil	34	2662	08:34 PM Sep 25, 2015 by blaze
	Ex Military roll call.. ON PARADE!!! (Preview) Been a while and we have a few new members SO From the left NUMBER!!!! Crockart, Phillip B. Royal Australian Air Force Electrical Fitter/Avionics Tech 1968 to 1980 RSTT, 486 Sqn, 11Sqn, 2FTS, MtnESL. Cheers -- Edited by Phil C on Saturday 19th of September 2015 08:14:52 PM	Phil C	23	1913	04:52 PM Sep 25, 2015 by highmoon
	Waco CF50 (Preview) just purchased a Waeco CF 50 portable fridge just interested to hear any comments regarding this fridge if anyone is using the Waeco brand, faults, problems or tips for use, also positive comments would be good, BCF has them on special at the moment with the protective bag.	Jackie	7	1336	02:46 PM Sep 25, 2015 by Jackie
	It's all good fun (Preview) About 10 days or so ago I stumbled onto this web site. I made a few posts and got into it. Then I had a contact from a neighbour of mine from back in the 1950s. We have exchanged 20 or 30 E-mails and really touched base with each other, and it has been really enlightening as we were around 10 to 15 years old then,...	Young Simmo	6	1429	12:29 PM Sep 25, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Are Caravan Parks Closing "at an alarming rate"? (Preview) In the supermarket the other day I bought a heap of caravan and camping magazines. One of them had a good article on free camping. In it the author was saying how caravan parks are closing at an alarming rate up and down the east coast. If this is the case, why is it? From what I'm reading caravaning or "...	mjt57	10	1431	12:27 PM Sep 25, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Arsonists at work again in the Kimberley (Preview) Bushfire ADVICE for Great Northern Highway five kilometres west of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley. A *bushfire ADVICE* has been issued for people travelling along Great Northern Highway, five kilometres west of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley.The...	kiwijims	2	760	12:02 PM Sep 25, 2015 by rockylizard
	Some perspective! (Preview)	shekon	1	1000	11:28 AM Sep 25, 2015 by RodLainie
	Scammers offering 'dislike' buttons for Facebook (Preview) Facebook have flagged they will be providing a button to offer different ways for people to express empathy and interact with a post. Looks like the scammers have got the drop on them and have introduced their own button. See this link	PeterD	1	642	10:49 AM Sep 25, 2015 by Phil C
	Lawn Hill Gorge, KARUMBA, Julia Creek,COBBOLD GORGE ETC. (Preview) Well we finally headed off in our (new) 2011 Goldstream RV 16.6' and (fantastic) combo. Julia Creek was amazing, so friendly. The free camp on the billabong where on Mondays the council arrange a free bus to pick up campers to have a $10 meal/dessert deal at the caravan park. Includes talk by a local ar...	gandk	0	931	08:41 AM Sep 25, 2015 by gandk
	VW hits the fan (Preview) Hi all from the UK. Today's Daily Telegraph Wed 23rd Sept 2015 telegraph.co.uk I will bring home the paper so all can read in total. got to catch the plane now to Dublin. regards Hey Jim And Lambie -- Edited by Hey Jim on Wednesday 23rd of September 2015 10:59:33 PM	Hey Jim	7	1104	09:04 PM Sep 24, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	wind breaker on car to help towing a van (Preview) Hi all a friend of mine has put something on his car that takes the wind and scoops it over his van like the trucks have Anyway he says it limits the sway and helps on fuel economy Has any one got one and if so how do they find it works for them	magraret	13	1807	08:36 PM Sep 24, 2015 by WobblyNut
	Oh!!No!!! Not Again (Preview) Ya!!!! school holidays again.	done dreaming	10	1307	07:23 PM Sep 24, 2015 by Dougwe
	Rangers(not motor vehicles) (Preview) Tuesday we drove from Exmouth to Coral Bay. Arriving after dark, I rang the caravan parks and was told they were fully booked out. Left Coral Bay and about a kilometre out of town is a large cleared area. I pulled in there and started cooking tea. Then we were going to decide what we were going to do. Half w...	Mutt	19	1964	10:04 AM Sep 24, 2015 by Ondabeach
	Speaking of Caravan Park Rip Offs (Preview) I am usually very quick to defend Caravan Park owners, being an ex park manager, however, what about council owned parks. In Lake Macquarie the weekly rates go from shoulder to peak just for two weeks in the school holidays, from $202 a week to $385 The particular park we are in does not employ more sta...	NeilandRaine	21	2134	09:07 AM Sep 24, 2015 by mjt57
	Fire Weather Warning for Kimberley Coast (Preview) Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Fire Weather Warning for the West Kimberley Coast and Kimberley Inland fire weather districts. Issued at 2:57 pm WST on Wednesday 23 September 2015. Weather Situation A strong ridge of high pressure over central parts of the State wi...	kiwijims	0	614	03:01 AM Sep 24, 2015 by kiwijims
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