The Grey Nomads - General

JackieP · JackieP

the time has come to seriously start plotting the first stage of our trip ( only 1 week to go til we leave ) and at this stage am hoping to be at Wumura Dam around Friday 29th May so was wondering if anyone from here was up there and could give me an idea of how busy it is at the moment?

Weevil · Weevil

Anyone got any feedback on using Sea Containers (New or Used) for long term storage please. eg; How weather and vermin proof are they and can they be stored in an open area (eg; paddock etc). Also, what white & other goods are ok to store in them Any feedback as best places to buy them from etc (new or u...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

I am using a Resmed c pap machine with full face mask , i am needing to replace the straps ,and from my supplier the price is horrendous ,just wondered if any one had found a cheaper source on the Internet for parts thanks

Koko · Koko

Hi Everyone looking at starting a blog of our travels. Have used Travelpod.com before, was wondering if this is a good one to use or are there better ones. Thanks

clarence · clarence

hi everyone we will be at yelarbon recreation grounds wednesday and need to watch the state of origin , is there good tv reception or will i have to go elsewhere. normal arial only . thanks vic -- Edited by clarence on Sunday 24th of May 2015 10:58:11 AM

madaboutled · madaboutled

Flood Watch for the Pilbara District Issued at 10:50 am WST on Sunday 24 May 2015 We're currently watching the weather, camping at Split Rock near the turn off to Marble Bar on the Great Northern H'Way about 50K's from Port Headland. I think we're on high ground but hard to tell when the landscape is so fl...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We try to look at the main section of the Grey Nomads to read about the LIFE STYLE SECTION, and after looking at a few individual stories, it drops out every time. Even we try to go back. are we doing something wrong? Regards Jim & Lambie

Gundog · Gundog

What's your response.....I think I would have my bank accounts cleaned out. Thanks for the swift response, I need you to understand that i am willing and ready to purchase it right away as i really appreciate the price stated in the AD, however i will like you to re-confirm the price by stating it in yo...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.todaytonightadelaide.com.au/stories/lemon-Winnebago

JuJu54 · JuJu54

Hi All, does anyone have any advice on storage facilities in NSW for our 10mtr fifth wheeler & land cruiser workmate as we must head back to NZ for three months in October? Happy to pay for a storage facity if recommended or anyone with spare space interested? Could either pay or exchange for work...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I have a Factory or Dealer fitted Stereo / DVD / CD / Navigation Device etc. The Maps seem to be about 4 years old just from our recent travels , been to the Manufacturers site and their is no free downloads , they want $150 to upgrade to 2015 maps . Should I bare this cost or should the dealer . Cheers mick

chaslib · chaslib

We are just going through the upgrade to the GVM from 4495 to 5200 and part of the Safety Certificate process is an updated Weighbridge Ticket to confirm tare weight. The original tare was 3866 which did not take into account the optional extras installed by original owner - 2x80 Solar panels; Bullb...

Cresso2 · Cresso2

does anyone tow a Jimny with a Winniebago Birdsville.

gooba53 · gooba53

when it is suggested to lower your tyre pressure, do you only do it on the car or on the caravan Too?? thanks Stuart and Dianne

Oma · Oma

https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/2015-first-days-on-the-road/

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/restored-flying-boat-takes-pride-of-place-at-qantas-museum/6488426

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Before I begin the post, I suggest in advance that I am aware that I am setting myself for a good pelting with rotten fruit and vegetables..... So, here I am ready

I read regularly with interest and bewilderment on a variety of forums (caravanning, 4x4, camping and gener...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Fitzroy Crossing , WA. today. Subjects; Chains ; D-shackles; Brake-away systems as in cable length, point of attachment to tug; function of the system by removing the pin; Licence; DUI check. Note; brake-away cables cannot be connected to the d-shackle with the chain, has to be an inderpendant poi...

brickies · brickies

Has anybody been to Burren Junction of late , If so would you recommend visiting For Those who may not know where Burren Junction is it is between Lightning Ridge and Narrabri in north / west of NSW -- Edited by brickies on Friday 22nd of May 2015 09:26:27 AM

hako · hako

Just a hour or so ago I moved some new 220gm gas cans/cylinders from one cubby in the van to another spot. The cans were still in the shrink plastic which I thought protected them to some degree but how wrong I was. When moving the cans I dropped 2 cans about 6" onto the floor of the cubby and then heard...

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	anyone at Wumura Dam at the moment (Preview) the time has come to seriously start plotting the first stage of our trip ( only 1 week to go til we leave ) and at this stage am hoping to be at Wumura Dam around Friday 29th May so was wondering if anyone from here was up there and could give me an idea of how busy it is at the moment?	JackieP	6	1636	09:42 PM May 25, 2015 by jules47
	Using Sea Containers (New or Used) For Long Term Storage In The Open (Preview) Anyone got any feedback on using Sea Containers (New or Used) for long term storage please. eg; How weather and vermin proof are they and can they be stored in an open area (eg; paddock etc). Also, what white & other goods are ok to store in them Any feedback as best places to buy them from etc (new or u...	Weevil	14	1638	09:29 PM May 25, 2015 by Weevil
	c pap spare parts (Preview) I am using a Resmed c pap machine with full face mask , i am needing to replace the straps ,and from my supplier the price is horrendous ,just wondered if any one had found a cheaper source on the Internet for parts thanks	Cowboy7307	9	1369	09:27 PM May 25, 2015 by Two Strays
	Travel blogs? (Preview) Hi Everyone looking at starting a blog of our travels. Have used Travelpod.com before, was wondering if this is a good one to use or are there better ones. Thanks	Koko	7	1313	09:19 PM May 25, 2015 by Solo Steve
	tv reception yelarbon (Preview) hi everyone we will be at yelarbon recreation grounds wednesday and need to watch the state of origin , is there good tv reception or will i have to go elsewhere. normal arial only . thanks vic -- Edited by clarence on Sunday 24th of May 2015 10:58:11 AM	clarence	7	847	08:37 PM May 25, 2015 by Friar Park
	Flood Watch for the Pilbara District Issued at 10:50 am WST on Sunday 24 May 2015 (Preview) Flood Watch for the Pilbara District Issued at 10:50 am WST on Sunday 24 May 2015 We're currently watching the weather, camping at Split Rock near the turn off to Marble Bar on the Great Northern H'Way about 50K's from Port Headland. I think we're on high ground but hard to tell when the landscape is so fl...	madaboutled	2	555	03:49 PM May 25, 2015 by justcruisin01
	Web Site keeps dropping out. (Preview) Hi all, We try to look at the main section of the Grey Nomads to read about the LIFE STYLE SECTION, and after looking at a few individual stories, it drops out every time. Even we try to go back. are we doing something wrong? Regards Jim & Lambie	Hey Jim	12	1605	02:29 PM May 25, 2015 by Santa
	How Sus is this from gumtree (Preview) What's your response.....I think I would have my bank accounts cleaned out. Thanks for the swift response, I need you to understand that i am willing and ready to purchase it right away as i really appreciate the price stated in the AD, however i will like you to re-confirm the price by stating it in yo...	Gundog	7	2139	02:23 PM May 25, 2015 by Santa
	Winnebago (Avida) RV Lemon Story (Preview) http://www.todaytonightadelaide.com.au/stories/lemon-Winnebago	Vic41	19	16636	02:21 PM May 25, 2015 by Peter1059
	Storage Facilities around NSW (Preview) Hi All, does anyone have any advice on storage facilities in NSW for our 10mtr fifth wheeler & land cruiser workmate as we must head back to NZ for three months in October? Happy to pay for a storage facity if recommended or anyone with spare space interested? Could either pay or exchange for work...	JuJu54	2	681	07:47 AM May 25, 2015 by JuJu54
	GPS in new Vehicle , Map Upgrade who pays . (Preview) I have a Factory or Dealer fitted Stereo / DVD / CD / Navigation Device etc. The Maps seem to be about 4 years old just from our recent travels , been to the Manufacturers site and their is no free downloads , they want $150 to upgrade to 2015 maps . Should I bare this cost or should the dealer . Cheers mick	goldcoaster	12	1194	05:31 AM May 25, 2015 by goldcoaster
	upgraded GVM and tare on Esperence (Preview) We are just going through the upgrade to the GVM from 4495 to 5200 and part of the Safety Certificate process is an updated Weighbridge Ticket to confirm tare weight. The original tare was 3866 which did not take into account the optional extras installed by original owner - 2x80 Solar panels; Bullb...	chaslib	5	1724	04:42 AM May 25, 2015 by chaslib
	Towing a Suzuki Jimny (Preview) does anyone tow a Jimny with a Winniebago Birdsville.	Cresso2	12	3543	07:20 PM May 24, 2015 by Cresso2
	Tyre pressure (Preview) when it is suggested to lower your tyre pressure, do you only do it on the car or on the caravan Too?? thanks Stuart and Dianne	gooba53	12	1333	03:42 PM May 24, 2015 by rockylizard
	Our 2015 blogs (Preview) https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/2015-first-days-on-the-road/	Oma	4	619	08:13 AM May 24, 2015 by Oma
	Catalina: Restored 'flying boat' takes pride of place at Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/restored-flying-boat-takes-pride-of-place-at-qantas-museum/6488426	kiwijims	4	1043	06:02 PM May 23, 2015 by Shaggy Dog
	A little puzzled... (Preview) Gday... Before I begin the post, I suggest in advance that I am aware that I am setting myself for a good pelting with rotten fruit and vegetables..... So, here I am ready I read regularly with interest and bewilderment on a variety of forums (caravanning, 4x4, camping and gener...	rockylizard	27	2332	05:19 PM May 23, 2015 by D and D
	POLICE & RTA CHECKS AT;;; (Preview) Fitzroy Crossing , WA. today. Subjects; Chains ; D-shackles; Brake-away systems as in cable length, point of attachment to tug; function of the system by removing the pin; Licence; DUI check. Note; brake-away cables cannot be connected to the d-shackle with the chain, has to be an inderpendant poi...	justcruisin01	4	1339	03:59 PM May 23, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	Burren Junction (Preview) Has anybody been to Burren Junction of late , If so would you recommend visiting For Those who may not know where Burren Junction is it is between Lightning Ridge and Narrabri in north / west of NSW -- Edited by brickies on Friday 22nd of May 2015 09:26:27 AM	brickies	4	807	09:09 PM May 22, 2015 by Memem
	How easy it is to puncture a gas canister. (Preview) Just a hour or so ago I moved some new 220gm gas cans/cylinders from one cubby in the van to another spot. The cans were still in the shrink plastic which I thought protected them to some degree but how wrong I was. When moving the cans I dropped 2 cans about 6" onto the floor of the cubby and then heard...	hako	3	1509	08:57 PM May 22, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
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