The Grey Nomads - General

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...

frednme · frednme

hi all, I'm on the road. in nt at present and intend heading to s.a end of the month. I have wickicamps but would like to pick your collective brains about good, reasonably priced - or free - camping along the way. I'm thinking of taking a bit under a week to do it. don't need to do the tourist bit so it's jus...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem. The pressure valve on the water inlet was stuffed, no water pressure at all. After replacing the valve all was good for about 6 months. Now I have another problem, every now and then there is no water at all. It appears there is a back pressure and the onl...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Four dead in fiery crashes on WA roads,Four people have died in two separate car crashes on Western Australian roads overnight. Police say three people were incinerated in a crash near Geraldton about 2:00 am. Their car burst into flames after colliding with another vehicle on Chapman Road. The dri...

wanderers · wanderers

We finally have our new vehicle . get the canopy tomorrow,end of next week we hit he road..More photos to follow..don't know how to make photo smaller sorry Diane Don

franniemac · franniemac

The trailer I tow behind my small motorhome is due for registration (NSW) in Sept. Each year it needs a new Safety Inspection Report. How do other Grey Nomads from NSW deal with this problem when travelling for extended periods of time in areas other than NSW? For example, in Melbourne early this yea...

banjo · banjo

Firstly let me say we love our babyq bbq, and I feel it is by far the best bbq out there, but, I am on my second grill plate now, the first rusted out really bad in just over 3 years, I treated it correctly, no water on it while hot, cleaned and oiled as per instructions but the dreaded rust came through. Now to...

gregnshas · gregnshas

Hi all, can you tell me when travelling from NSW to QLD do I need to tell vast to switch to QLD or will my NSW registratigon continue over into QLD? Cheers Greg

copper1 · copper1

Yes folks another GN meet up at Emerald at Lake Maraboon C1,2&3 have finally caught up with Dave (Glenelg) at Emerald we have been chasing him since Normanton. Anyway we have eventually met up and after a bottle or two of red over happy hour further friendships have been formed.

rainy1850 · rainy1850

we have been quoted for a ally roof rack and a steel one from arb. Steel a lot dearer, which would be okay as steel one way dearer for Holden colarado. also going today to Aldi to look at car roof shades for $169. Are they okay and can you fix them on side of roof basket.

Renfrew · Renfrew

For all tourists travelling overseas, it is advisable to request from your travel agent, cruise company, airline and/or accommodation whether your passport will be withheld by them, duration & means of identification should an incident arise. A recent cruise was more than upsetting when ou...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

just wanted to know what is the best method of keeping ants out of the van while camping, do you spray around van, why i am asking ,we are heading up to South Australia in March ,and thy tell us the ants up there can eat through concrete lol any info please

wildlifer · wildlifer

Hi, has anyone done the Cunnamulla to Hungerford Road in SW Qld?

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

SuzieQ52 · SuzieQ52

HI All, just wondering if anyone can tell us is there a reciprocal agreement with all the states motoring and roadside assistance groups where they will assist you if in a different state or do you have to be a member of all of them??.. -- Edited by SuzieQ52 on Friday 14th of August 2015 08:24:32 AM

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I can't access the second page of Emoticons to the left. HELP! < < Page two. I can go to page two and click, double click but no luck. Jim

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-13/residents-launch-l...

the rocket · the rocket

Good morning everyone. hope you are all snuggly and rugged up. We are at Maleny showgrounds. Does anyone know where the nearest dump point is and also is there a dump point between Maleny and Kenilworth? thanks. rocket n strop

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	468	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	892	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	5002	08:40 PM Aug 17, 2015 by GrumpyOldMan
	travelling (Preview) hi all, I'm on the road. in nt at present and intend heading to s.a end of the month. I have wickicamps but would like to pick your collective brains about good, reasonably priced - or free - camping along the way. I'm thinking of taking a bit under a week to do it. don't need to do the tourist bit so it's jus...	frednme	3	923	08:07 PM Aug 17, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	Another water problem (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem. The pressure valve on the water inlet was stuffed, no water pressure at all. After replacing the valve all was good for about 6 months. Now I have another problem, every now and then there is no water at all. It appears there is a back pressure and the onl...	NeilandRaine	9	1505	07:58 PM Aug 17, 2015 by circlek
	Even 4 x 4's bend when they hit trees (Preview) Four dead in fiery crashes on WA roads,Four people have died in two separate car crashes on Western Australian roads overnight. Police say three people were incinerated in a crash near Geraldton about 2:00 am. Their car burst into flames after colliding with another vehicle on Chapman Road. The dri...	kiwijims	1	849	06:02 PM Aug 17, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	New vehicle at last (Preview) We finally have our new vehicle . get the canopy tomorrow,end of next week we hit he road..More photos to follow..don't know how to make photo smaller sorry Diane Don	wanderers	10	1481	03:52 PM Aug 17, 2015 by helnev
	NSW Safety Inspection Report needed for trailer rego (Preview) The trailer I tow behind my small motorhome is due for registration (NSW) in Sept. Each year it needs a new Safety Inspection Report. How do other Grey Nomads from NSW deal with this problem when travelling for extended periods of time in areas other than NSW? For example, in Melbourne early this yea...	franniemac	8	1753	02:47 PM Aug 17, 2015 by franniemac
	Weber Baby Q Grill Plate (Preview) Firstly let me say we love our babyq bbq, and I feel it is by far the best bbq out there, but, I am on my second grill plate now, the first rusted out really bad in just over 3 years, I treated it correctly, no water on it while hot, cleaned and oiled as per instructions but the dreaded rust came through. Now to...	banjo	11	3259	01:05 PM Aug 17, 2015 by Ed H
	Vast satellite tv (Preview) Hi all, can you tell me when travelling from NSW to QLD do I need to tell vast to switch to QLD or will my NSW registratigon continue over into QLD? Cheers Greg	gregnshas	8	1399	12:30 PM Aug 17, 2015 by gregnshas
	Another Grey Nomad Meetup at Emerald Qld (Preview) Yes folks another GN meet up at Emerald at Lake Maraboon C1,2&3 have finally caught up with Dave (Glenelg) at Emerald we have been chasing him since Normanton. Anyway we have eventually met up and after a bottle or two of red over happy hour further friendships have been formed.	copper1	4	778	06:47 AM Aug 17, 2015 by Glenelg
	Aldi and roof racks (Preview) we have been quoted for a ally roof rack and a steel one from arb. Steel a lot dearer, which would be okay as steel one way dearer for Holden colarado. also going today to Aldi to look at car roof shades for $169. Are they okay and can you fix them on side of roof basket.	rainy1850	4	2315	06:58 PM Aug 16, 2015 by rainy1850
	Passport Retention (Preview) For all tourists travelling overseas, it is advisable to request from your travel agent, cruise company, airline and/or accommodation whether your passport will be withheld by them, duration & means of identification should an incident arise. A recent cruise was more than upsetting when ou...	Renfrew	8	1427	04:12 PM Aug 16, 2015 by Plendo
	Best way to keep ants out of van (Preview) just wanted to know what is the best method of keeping ants out of the van while camping, do you spray around van, why i am asking ,we are heading up to South Australia in March ,and thy tell us the ants up there can eat through concrete lol any info please	Cowboy7307	11	2758	02:57 PM Aug 16, 2015 by jab160
	Cunnamulla to Hungerford Road (Preview) Hi, has anyone done the Cunnamulla to Hungerford Road in SW Qld?	wildlifer	3	967	11:01 AM Aug 16, 2015 by wildlifer
	For when fuel gets to expensive (Preview)	Woody n Sue	4	1245	07:27 AM Aug 16, 2015 by Nomes
	RACV=NRMA=RACQ (Preview) HI All, just wondering if anyone can tell us is there a reciprocal agreement with all the states motoring and roadside assistance groups where they will assist you if in a different state or do you have to be a member of all of them??.. -- Edited by SuzieQ52 on Friday 14th of August 2015 08:24:32 AM	SuzieQ52	17	14901	07:31 PM Aug 15, 2015 by justcruisin01
	How can I utillise the second page of smilies (Preview) Hi all, I can't access the second page of Emoticons to the left. HELP! < < Page two. I can go to page two and click, double click but no luck. Jim	Hey Jim	18	1646	04:38 PM Aug 15, 2015 by Dougwe
	Parkerville fire W.A.: Residents launch legal action against Western Power (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-13/residents-launch-l...	kiwijims	10	1428	04:00 PM Aug 15, 2015 by The Doo crew
	MALENY, QLD. (dump point)? (Preview) Good morning everyone. hope you are all snuggly and rugged up. We are at Maleny showgrounds. Does anyone know where the nearest dump point is and also is there a dump point between Maleny and Kenilworth? thanks. rocket n strop	the rocket	4	1651	02:03 PM Aug 15, 2015 by Philw
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