The Grey Nomads - General

kiwi rainbow · kiwi rainbow

A big thank you to Brian and Cheryl (Briche), and Michael (Nu-one) and Barbara for their great hospitality in Rye and Dalyston respectively. We hope we can repay the hospitality when we meet up again at Greens at the end of November.

Weevil · Weevil

I was in Bunnings yesterday and noticed they had a pile of Gasmate Single Burner Canister Stoves for sale, previously Bunning had removed them from sale when they were banned. They looked the same as the old ones but had "New Model" on them. I asked an assistant what the situation was and...

Oma · Oma

https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/our-trips-from-24-2-13/#

first timer · first timer

Is this just me or have we had some changes to the forum layout

Peter1059 · Peter1059

To all those that endured those time and those that still do, my hat is off to you and tonight I will toast you with a glass of red........ a big thank you from this little black duck.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Yep; their at it again. I abreviated a word & now I;m a racist. Dogooders; get a life; your the problem not the answer. Get out in the real world & open your eyes & you will be doing every one a favour. I;m off to find a new interest, enough is enough when the minority dictates to the majority ove...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-records-hottest-august-day-in-17-years-in-unexpected-heatwave/story-fnhocxo3-1227485093576?sv=d16bad1b929e3883f3778ed843b2f35c

keiron · keiron

I have noticed several posts, over time, that refer to vehicular mounted Telephone aerials. To what are they referring, and on what type of phones do they work. Are talking satellite OR Telstra type mobiles. I am most anxious to understand, just in case I might be needing one soon. Many Thanks, KB

shekon · shekon

I also have to acknowledge two businesses in Carnarvon. Repco, I went in because the battery charger I bought in Kalgoorlie was defective. It turned out I had not even bought it from Repco, however the lady there said not a problem and sourced a new charger for the unit, and gave it to me free of charge. Ve...

kiwijims · kiwijims

A 37-year-old truck driver has escaped uninjured after his triple road train went up in flames in the Pilbara. Police said due to an unknown fault the moving vehicle started slowing down on its own on Marble Bar Road, about 40 kilometres north of Newman, this morning. When the driver stopped and got o...

Chucker · Chucker

These are the 3 things I hate about Travel. Caravan Parks are just overpriced blocks of land run by Greedy People offering me all these extras, that I have no need for, at an over the top price. Councils are governed by Park Owners and are Council Owned. Rangers, well, where do I start. They are just powe...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-19/mystery-surrounds-mcdonalds-coming-soon-sign-simpson-desert/6631678-- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 19th of July 2015 04:29:30 PM

madcart · madcart

Hi everyone Hoping you can help with advice on staying at Quobba Station. Can generators be used and what is it like? Camp book doesn't give many details. Any help appriciated Cheers

Andrea · Andrea

I guess that most on here have never thought about it, as most use cassettes, but some of us have grey- and blackwater holding tanks - 80 litres each in our case. This means that we need to drive up beside a dump point to empty. The problem arises when, as here in Northampton (WA), the DP is on one side of a wid...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We just received conformation from Jayco that they are now fitting fully certified, self containment 85lt grey water tanks. On the Outback Journey17.55 @ $530.00 Our order has been amended will be fitted on the assembly line. Hey Jim & Lambie

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Hey all, we have now competed another anniversary - 4 years on the road on 9th July! Still going strong as we head south and enjoy the cold. Happy reading everyone. Blog has been held up - wanted to include a map of the lap, but having issues with printer vs Windows 10! Subsequently, no map!

gandk · gandk

Hi wondering who has a Mazda BT50 dual cab ute and what tow ball weight they are carrying. We are about to head off on our first reasonably long trip and my husband is worried about our tow ball wt. We have had new springs put on ute (as most people have done with 2013 Mazdas), the plate on the tow bar states it...

kiwijims · kiwijims

A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling along Broome-Cape Leveque Road, Between Country Downs turn-off and Kinney Road in the Shire of Broome. There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area.Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to dat...

JackieP · JackieP

Well we have been on the road for nearly 12 weeks and have traveled from Brisbane to Derby so far. Absolutely loving the experience. We have stayed in free camps, show grounds and caravan parks ( not very many of these tho ) We have met some wonderful people along the way, been invited to camp out on people...

Avalon · Avalon

Hi All First post and about to start our long dreamed journey around Oz. Property in south west of WA settles on Friday. Unfortunately bought caravan first ( saw the design we wanted Royal Flair 23 ft before buying car) . Caravan is currently stored. Now ready to buy car to tow. Looking at a brand new Gra...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thank you (Preview) A big thank you to Brian and Cheryl (Briche), and Michael (Nu-one) and Barbara for their great hospitality in Rye and Dalyston respectively. We hope we can repay the hospitality when we meet up again at Greens at the end of November.	kiwi rainbow	2	645	04:42 PM Aug 19, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Single Burner Gasmate Canister Stoves Back On The Market At Bunnings... (Preview) I was in Bunnings yesterday and noticed they had a pile of Gasmate Single Burner Canister Stoves for sale, previously Bunning had removed them from sale when they were banned. They looked the same as the old ones but had "New Model" on them. I asked an assistant what the situation was and...	Weevil	21	4091	11:04 AM Aug 19, 2015 by Ondabeach
	Blogs from 3 weeks in Kununurra (Preview) https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/our-trips-from-24-2-13/#	Oma	1	487	10:30 AM Aug 19, 2015 by done dreaming
	Huh whats happened to the forum layout (Preview) Is this just me or have we had some changes to the forum layout	first timer	19	1038	08:57 AM Aug 19, 2015 by Dougwe
	18th Aug 1966 (Preview) To all those that endured those time and those that still do, my hat is off to you and tonight I will toast you with a glass of red........ a big thank you from this little black duck.	Peter1059	5	983	06:05 AM Aug 19, 2015 by Dougwe
	2% again; (closed) (Preview) Yep; their at it again. I abreviated a word & now I;m a racist. Dogooders; get a life; your the problem not the answer. Get out in the real world & open your eyes & you will be doing every one a favour. I;m off to find a new interest, enough is enough when the minority dictates to the majority ove...	justcruisin01	20	1572	09:07 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Webmaster
	Perth records hottest August day in 17 years (Preview) http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-records-hottest-august-day-in-17-years-in-unexpected-heatwave/story-fnhocxo3-1227485093576?sv=d16bad1b929e3883f3778ed843b2f35c	kiwijims	3	560	08:45 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Grego
	Telephone aerials on vehicles (Preview) I have noticed several posts, over time, that refer to vehicular mounted Telephone aerials. To what are they referring, and on what type of phones do they work. Are talking satellite OR Telstra type mobiles. I am most anxious to understand, just in case I might be needing one soon. Many Thanks, KB	keiron	5	974	07:53 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Baz421
	Shout outs in Carnarvon. (Preview) I also have to acknowledge two businesses in Carnarvon. Repco, I went in because the battery charger I bought in Kalgoorlie was defective. It turned out I had not even bought it from Repco, however the lady there said not a problem and sourced a new charger for the unit, and gave it to me free of charge. Ve...	shekon	2	678	07:48 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Weevil
	road train catches fire near Newman in the Pilbara (Preview) A 37-year-old truck driver has escaped uninjured after his triple road train went up in flames in the Pilbara. Police said due to an unknown fault the moving vehicle started slowing down on its own on Marble Bar Road, about 40 kilometres north of Newman, this morning. When the driver stopped and got o...	kiwijims	4	1117	05:55 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Caravan Parks-Councils-Rangers. (Preview) These are the 3 things I hate about Travel. Caravan Parks are just overpriced blocks of land run by Greedy People offering me all these extras, that I have no need for, at an over the top price. Councils are governed by Park Owners and are Council Owned. Rangers, well, where do I start. They are just powe...	Chucker	19	2020	05:43 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	McDonalds In The Simpson Desert... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-19/mystery-surrounds-mcdonalds-coming-soon-sign-simpson-desert/6631678-- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 19th of July 2015 04:29:30 PM	Weevil	16	2909	04:54 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Weevil
	Advice needed (Quobba Station) (Preview) Hi everyone Hoping you can help with advice on staying at Quobba Station. Can generators be used and what is it like? Camp book doesn't give many details. Any help appriciated Cheers	madcart	4	1243	04:41 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Weevil
	Parking beside a dump point - a plea! (Preview) I guess that most on here have never thought about it, as most use cassettes, but some of us have grey- and blackwater holding tanks - 80 litres each in our case. This means that we need to drive up beside a dump point to empty. The problem arises when, as here in Northampton (WA), the DP is on one side of a wid...	Andrea	15	1783	04:13 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Dougwe
	Jayco are now doing the Grey Water Tanks (Preview) Hi all, We just received conformation from Jayco that they are now fitting fully certified, self containment 85lt grey water tanks. On the Outback Journey17.55 @ $530.00 Our order has been amended will be fitted on the assembly line. Hey Jim & Lambie	Hey Jim	9	3439	02:13 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Chris61
	Dunmowin's July Blog (Preview) Hey all, we have now competed another anniversary - 4 years on the road on 9th July! Still going strong as we head south and enjoy the cold. Happy reading everyone. Blog has been held up - wanted to include a map of the lap, but having issues with printer vs Windows 10! Subsequently, no map!	Dunmowin	6	807	01:35 PM Aug 18, 2015 by Dunmowin
	MAZDA BT50 DUAL CAB UTE TOW BALL WEIGHT (Preview) Hi wondering who has a Mazda BT50 dual cab ute and what tow ball weight they are carrying. We are about to head off on our first reasonably long trip and my husband is worried about our tow ball wt. We have had new springs put on ute (as most people have done with 2013 Mazdas), the plate on the tow bar states it...	gandk	8	3308	06:40 AM Aug 18, 2015 by gandk
	Bushfire ADVICE for Broome-Cape Leveque Road in the Shire of Broome (Preview) A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling along Broome-Cape Leveque Road, Between Country Downs turn-off and Kinney Road in the Shire of Broome. There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area.Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to dat...	kiwijims	0	371	05:27 AM Aug 18, 2015 by kiwijims
	11.5 weeks on the road (Preview) Well we have been on the road for nearly 12 weeks and have traveled from Brisbane to Derby so far. Absolutely loving the experience. We have stayed in free camps, show grounds and caravan parks ( not very many of these tho ) We have met some wonderful people along the way, been invited to camp out on people...	JackieP	2	813	09:05 PM Aug 17, 2015 by chooknphil
	Advice please (Grand jeep Cherokee) (Preview) Hi All First post and about to start our long dreamed journey around Oz. Property in south west of WA settles on Friday. Unfortunately bought caravan first ( saw the design we wanted Royal Flair 23 ft before buying car) . Caravan is currently stored. Now ready to buy car to tow. Looking at a brand new Gra...	Avalon	16	4827	08:40 PM Aug 17, 2015 by GrumpyOldMan
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