The Grey Nomads - General

frangipani · frangipani

Athena was a pleasure to drive, I pulled up apprx 50ks out of Mildura, stayed at a Truck stop, only had one truck with me, I did see him till this morning. it was 3 degs over night, had to wear beanie, scarf extra blankies,. But I loved it. Can't get the hot water going, so boiled water on stove instead, had...

frangipani · frangipani

After having my late husbands home grown mandarins confiscated at Renmark, it only got better, some scenery at Renmark. I was sent an Angel in the name of Jeff, he owns The Spalding Pub, let me free camp in his back yard, this is what he does for the weary traveller, I was able to charge my tablet, so i decid...

Blue · Blue

the latest topic that has been replied in doesn't refresh to the top?

Vic41 · Vic41

I saw a new Hi Ace Diesel today and was talking to the driver (council vehicle) he said the new one he was driving was a five cylinder manual with a Volvo motor and had a lot more grunt than the previous 4 cylinder petrol Hi Ace work vehicle and much better fuel consumption. I was surprised it had a Volvo mo...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We are at Macrossan Park on the flinders hwy just east of charters Towers, is anyone in the area for a catchup. It rained most of the day but weather on the improve tomorrow. slowly making our way to Mt Isa.

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

Late next week.. (around 8 Aug) I plan to head North from Central Vic to SE QLD.... I prefer to start somewhere around Mansfield and stick to the mountain ranges below the snow line as that is where the photo opportunities and scenery are.... I am attempting to loosely plan opportunities to meet up with...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Have great day Paul and enjoy that new chair you are picking up today. I was dobbed in, now you are

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

My last day of real work on Friday 22Augest 34 years service as line worker .Worked in Ryde to Brooklyn area maintaining 11kv /415v mains and supply to customers.. . At 61 I 'm doing the big loop . A few things to do before we go like some maintenance on home mainly gutters .. See you all out there .. Grae...

cobberandco · cobberandco

Suburban gas/electric model sw6dea. When lighting with gas the hot water unit takes a number of efforts before it stays lit. It seems to attempt to start in bouts of 3. And then requires being switched off and on again. And a further 3 attempts then try to light. Sometimes it may take 3-4 on/off at...

Gundog · Gundog

I have spent yesterday look for a towing rig, my preference is leaning towards either the BT50/Ranger or a Triton 2010/11 The Bt50/Ranger in a freestyle cab 3.0ltr TDI as either a 2.5 or 3t towing capacity, where the Triton in a similar configuration is only 2.25t. Finding one is not the problem but the...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

just been told i am wealthy because i drive a car ,and here i was thinking i wanted more, i did not realise i was so well off

Helena · Helena

Hi All, It is with great reluctance and long discussions, that we have decided to sell our campervan, We only bought it last year and had so much work done on it but unfortunately age has caught up with us, after a trip to W.A. we realise that we cannot continue travelling on the road. We have been so lu...

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	i'm on my way (Preview) Athena was a pleasure to drive, I pulled up apprx 50ks out of Mildura, stayed at a Truck stop, only had one truck with me, I did see him till this morning. it was 3 degs over night, had to wear beanie, scarf extra blankies,. But I loved it. Can't get the hot water going, so boiled water on stove instead, had...	frangipani	13	989	10:29 AM Aug 16, 2014 by The Hats
	second day. (Preview) After having my late husbands home grown mandarins confiscated at Renmark, it only got better, some scenery at Renmark. I was sent an Angel in the name of Jeff, he owns The Spalding Pub, let me free camp in his back yard, this is what he does for the weary traveller, I was able to charge my tablet, so i decid...	frangipani	10	932	08:32 AM Aug 16, 2014 by Kendo
	How Come... . (Preview) the latest topic that has been replied in doesn't refresh to the top?	Blue	5	1150	03:56 AM Aug 16, 2014 by Glenelg
	New Hi Ace Diesel... (Preview) I saw a new Hi Ace Diesel today and was talking to the driver (council vehicle) he said the new one he was driving was a five cylinder manual with a Volvo motor and had a lot more grunt than the previous 4 cylinder petrol Hi Ace work vehicle and much better fuel consumption. I was surprised it had a Volvo mo...	Vic41	13	955	10:13 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Vic41
	Macrosan park (Preview) We are at Macrossan Park on the flinders hwy just east of charters Towers, is anyone in the area for a catchup. It rained most of the day but weather on the improve tomorrow. slowly making our way to Mt Isa.	Poppy sore eye	6	771	09:25 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Olley46
	POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO CATCH UP WHEN HEADING FROM VIC TO SE QLD (Preview) Late next week.. (around 8 Aug) I plan to head North from Central Vic to SE QLD.... I prefer to start somewhere around Mansfield and stick to the mountain ranges below the snow line as that is where the photo opportunities and scenery are.... I am attempting to loosely plan opportunities to meet up with...	isuzuswag	22	1015	08:57 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Beth54
	Happy birthday Poppy Sore Eye (Preview) Have great day Paul and enjoy that new chair you are picking up today. I was dobbed in, now you are	Dougwe	7	483	08:53 PM Aug 15, 2014 by pugs
	Retire Aug 22. (Preview) My last day of real work on Friday 22Augest 34 years service as line worker .Worked in Ryde to Brooklyn area maintaining 11kv /415v mains and supply to customers.. . At 61 I 'm doing the big loop . A few things to do before we go like some maintenance on home mainly gutters .. See you all out there .. Grae...	Aus-Kiwi	18	967	08:41 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Mike C
	suburban gas/elect - gas lighting isssue (Preview) Suburban gas/electric model sw6dea. When lighting with gas the hot water unit takes a number of efforts before it stays lit. It seems to attempt to start in bouts of 3. And then requires being switched off and on again. And a further 3 attempts then try to light. Sometimes it may take 3-4 on/off at...	cobberandco	3	700	11:15 AM Aug 15, 2014 by Gunsondeck
	Whats your towing rig (Preview) I have spent yesterday look for a towing rig, my preference is leaning towards either the BT50/Ranger or a Triton 2010/11 The Bt50/Ranger in a freestyle cab 3.0ltr TDI as either a 2.5 or 3t towing capacity, where the Triton in a similar configuration is only 2.25t. Finding one is not the problem but the...	Gundog	9	1653	09:29 AM Aug 15, 2014 by rosco532
	Just found out (Preview) just been told i am wealthy because i drive a car ,and here i was thinking i wanted more, i did not realise i was so well off	Cowboy7307	8	992	07:25 AM Aug 15, 2014 by Jetta7
	selling (Preview) Hi All, It is with great reluctance and long discussions, that we have decided to sell our campervan, We only bought it last year and had so much work done on it but unfortunately age has caught up with us, after a trip to W.A. we realise that we cannot continue travelling on the road. We have been so lu...	Helena	9	1094	06:08 AM Aug 15, 2014 by Helena
	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	920	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	1603	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	2906	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	1731	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	2346	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	878	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	2268	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	1063	12:20 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Vic41
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