The Grey Nomads - General

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Learning on this trip what we need to organise re lounge chair asnd table placement as well as what we need to do to tidy up the tandem wheel arch. Aussie Paul.

Noelene · Noelene

when selling a motorhome or anything ,check for your hidden money, as I hid money ,in a high ace and sold it and didn't get it back I know people will say you got to much money but we are pensioners, and just got excited about selling , honesty is the best policy but be carful , this happened a few years ago , No...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t58291131/hutt-river-province-camping-near-kalbarri-wa/

Cupie · Cupie

These days lots of 'vanners carry kayaks on top of their tug. The video & commentary on this link gives good advice on how to paddle correctly to avoid strain on the arms. Have a look at the second guy on the paddling technique video. I use an exaggerated 'stiff arm' technique for the first 10 min or s...

OMD · OMD

hello everyone, my whinge for Monday is how do u c behind when u don't have extended mirrors when towing u'r van, I drove 560 odd ks today out to work and came across a lot of caravans and couldn't believe how many were driving along at 80 - 90 kph without mirrors and not worried about what was going on behind...

kirraweebob · kirraweebob

We are currently on our half lap of Australia. At Lake Argyle my reverse camera on the van failed. When we got to Kununurra I discovered the terminal on the connecting cable was partly broken off. I rang Safety Dave where I got the camera SIX YEARS AGO and they happily emailed the wiring diagram for the te...

OMD · OMD

Hi again an I'm not ranting today . As I said yesterday I traveled 570 odd ks in my 01 NM Pajero 3.5 ltr v6 and was very happy with 12.9 ltrs/100ks and now waiting for our new van to c how much that will change. I had the injectors cleaned last week as one was leaking , new plugs as well while was stripped down. C...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/fire-guts-buildings-in-main-street-of-nimbin-nsw/5666994-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 09:07:49 AM

reesehead · reesehead

Hi, just tried to find what these are all about, camps 5,6 and so on. Can anyone enlighten me please. cheers newby

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.paddling.net/articles/feature.html?show=80&utm_source=email_newsletter&utm_medium=email

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, time to fire up the Collie and head out of Nambucca Heads to Penrith, West of Sydney for a few days so will be chugging along to Pacific Hwy tomorrow. Yell out if ya see me. UHF 18/40 good buddy.

tonyd · tonyd

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/german-truckie-who-fired-shots-wanted-to-teach-drivers-a-lesson/story-fnb64oi6-1227021987544

Plendo · Plendo

We are on the way back to Melbourne, dont want to but have to get back to work.We thought we had it all worked out, but I now know just how green we were!We have learned so much over the last four and a half weeks.First of all free camping in roadside stops is only for us in desperate situations, our first nigh...

Kwaka307 · Kwaka307

Hi All Looking at what to use in the water systems to flush out when van is in storage(washing machine,pressure pump etc)as we have noticed build up in the lines.Any suggestions on what to use would be fantastic Thanks in advance Mark/Jaqui

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/search-continues-for-prospector-missing-in-the-goldfields/5667626-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 12:41:53 PM

goannaway · goannaway

In the Park at the moment, last day of 4, costs $25 a night with a 40% discount for seniors, pensioners and cmca/caravan clubs. With it being Sunday (yesterday) went for a drive around and ended up in Wongon Hills, had a quick look at the CP and it had three vans in, checked the costs when we got back and fou...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-11/marble-bar-records/5661920-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesday 12th of August 2014 03:53:40 PM

The Hats · The Hats

Caravans verses tucks/roadtrains.G/day when I introduced myself I said I had 35 years on the road as a heavy transport operator with most of that time as a road train driver, both doubles triples and quads.Vic 41 asked if I could put something together that might help ease the myths and in some case...

ken thomas · ken thomas

hello I cannot access my emails as I keep getting a pop up saying "enter network password" I have a correct password and did change it but to no avail. cannot contact google Seems there was a major russian hacking days ago but no fix yet ??? any body having the same problems Ken

Dougwe · Dougwe

To Nambucca Heads for Tuesday and Wednesday if anyone is around that way.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Lounge chair update... (Preview) Learning on this trip what we need to organise re lounge chair asnd table placement as well as what we need to do to tidy up the tandem wheel arch. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	9	851	10:50 PM Aug 14, 2014 by aussie_paul
	hidden money (Preview) when selling a motorhome or anything ,check for your hidden money, as I hid money ,in a high ace and sold it and didn't get it back I know people will say you got to much money but we are pensioners, and just got excited about selling , honesty is the best policy but be carful , this happened a few years ago , No...	Noelene	9	1547	10:00 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Murraman
	Anyone Recently Been to Hutt River Province (WA - near Kalbarri) Recently ???? (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t58291131/hutt-river-province-camping-near-kalbarri-wa/	Vic41	17	2725	08:26 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Vic41
	Sore arms from paddling your Kayak? (Preview) These days lots of 'vanners carry kayaks on top of their tug. The video & commentary on this link gives good advice on how to paddle correctly to avoid strain on the arms. Have a look at the second guy on the paddling technique video. I use an exaggerated 'stiff arm' technique for the first 10 min or s...	Cupie	8	1665	06:27 PM Aug 14, 2014 by signwilson
	Mirrors when towing. (Preview) hello everyone, my whinge for Monday is how do u c behind when u don't have extended mirrors when towing u'r van, I drove 560 odd ks today out to work and came across a lot of caravans and couldn't believe how many were driving along at 80 - 90 kph without mirrors and not worried about what was going on behind...	OMD	20	2245	04:20 PM Aug 14, 2014 by KFT
	Safety Dave - Great Service (Preview) We are currently on our half lap of Australia. At Lake Argyle my reverse camera on the van failed. When we got to Kununurra I discovered the terminal on the connecting cable was partly broken off. I rang Safety Dave where I got the camera SIX YEARS AGO and they happily emailed the wiring diagram for the te...	kirraweebob	1	813	02:11 PM Aug 14, 2014 by pondsmob
	Fuel consumption in Pajero (Preview) Hi again an I'm not ranting today . As I said yesterday I traveled 570 odd ks in my 01 NM Pajero 3.5 ltr v6 and was very happy with 12.9 ltrs/100ks and now waiting for our new van to c how much that will change. I had the injectors cleaned last week as one was leaking , new plugs as well while was stripped down. C...	OMD	6	2153	01:30 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Wizardofoz
	Nimbin NSW - Museum and Cafe Destroy By Fire (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/fire-guts-buildings-in-main-street-of-nimbin-nsw/5666994-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 09:07:49 AM	Vic41	15	996	12:20 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Vic41
	Camps 5,6 7 (Preview) Hi, just tried to find what these are all about, camps 5,6 and so on. Can anyone enlighten me please. cheers newby	reesehead	28	1572	09:30 AM Aug 14, 2014 by jules47
	Alligator bites canoeist (Preview) http://www.paddling.net/articles/feature.html?show=80&utm_source=email_newsletter&utm_medium=email	Cupie	1	546	09:25 AM Aug 14, 2014 by jules47
	MOVING ON AGAIN (Preview) Yep, time to fire up the Collie and head out of Nambucca Heads to Penrith, West of Sydney for a few days so will be chugging along to Pacific Hwy tomorrow. Yell out if ya see me. UHF 18/40 good buddy.	Dougwe	3	447	09:04 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Dougwe
	I know what he did is wrong, but it's hard not to sympathise! (Preview) http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/german-truckie-who-fired-shots-wanted-to-teach-drivers-a-lesson/story-fnb64oi6-1227021987544	tonyd	1	879	08:43 PM Aug 13, 2014 by D and D
	Some Lessons we have Learned (Preview) We are on the way back to Melbourne, dont want to but have to get back to work.We thought we had it all worked out, but I now know just how green we were!We have learned so much over the last four and a half weeks.First of all free camping in roadside stops is only for us in desperate situations, our first nigh...	Plendo	3	1039	07:20 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Pedro_The_Swift
	hard Water stains (Preview) Hi All Looking at what to use in the water systems to flush out when van is in storage(washing machine,pressure pump etc)as we have noticed build up in the lines.Any suggestions on what to use would be fantastic Thanks in advance Mark/Jaqui	Kwaka307	5	686	06:59 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Legendts
	Prospector Missing In WA Goldfields (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/search-continues-for-prospector-missing-in-the-goldfields/5667626-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 12:41:53 PM	Vic41	3	649	05:02 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Vic41
	Goomalling Caravan Park (Preview) In the Park at the moment, last day of 4, costs $25 a night with a 40% discount for seniors, pensioners and cmca/caravan clubs. With it being Sunday (yesterday) went for a drive around and ended up in Wongon Hills, had a quick look at the CP and it had three vans in, checked the costs when we got back and fou...	goannaway	7	1424	12:35 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Vic41
	Records Found Showing Kingsford Smith Was Married at Marble Bar, WA. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-11/marble-bar-records/5661920-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesday 12th of August 2014 03:53:40 PM	Vic41	3	769	12:28 AM Aug 13, 2014 by Vic41
	sharing the road Caravans Verses Tucks/road trains (as requested) (Preview) Caravans verses tucks/roadtrains.G/day when I introduced myself I said I had 35 years on the road as a heavy transport operator with most of that time as a road train driver, both doubles triples and quads.Vic 41 asked if I could put something together that might help ease the myths and in some case...	The Hats	24	2334	07:50 PM Aug 12, 2014 by Kendo
	Gmail log in (Preview) hello I cannot access my emails as I keep getting a pop up saying "enter network password" I have a correct password and did change it but to no avail. cannot contact google Seems there was a major russian hacking days ago but no fix yet ??? any body having the same problems Ken	ken thomas	10	862	07:39 PM Aug 12, 2014 by cooee
	MOVING RIGHT ALONG (Preview) To Nambucca Heads for Tuesday and Wednesday if anyone is around that way.	Dougwe	4	737	07:06 PM Aug 12, 2014 by Dougwe
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