The Grey Nomads - General

RosieW · RosieW

We passed roadworthy!!! Woot! Now I can look at booking the Spirit Troy is super-stoked, he did a lot of the fiddly bits (replaced lights, laid electrical cable, fixed air leaks). -- Edited by RosieW on Tuesday 18th of March 2014 06:40:37 PM

Bamboo · Bamboo

I am about to add a Shocker hitch to the tongue of my caravan towing vehicle. A Nissan Navara. Has anyone had experience towing with such a device. If so, please comment. I will be a newbie using such an device. With Regards, Bamboo

arthur · arthur

I am planning on living in a caravan without a town water supply. Can anyone recommend a hot shower system. I would probably set it up outside the van.

copper1 · copper1

Grey Nomad get together if interested? Well gang we are almost home from our Tassie trip and we are looking at other things to do. Mallacoota which is just over the NSW border in the East Gippsland has us beckoning once more. Currently we are free camping at Genoa just out of Mallacoota, Camps 6, #2 a...

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

I was told that because I had a caravan I would not be eligible for the CMCA discount, go figure

reglynn · reglynn

Hi, we are just wondering if there is any G N's left in Tasie as we would like to catch up some time. We will be around Launceston for about fortnight, then after the V8's will heading towards Hobart along the coast road. PS does any one know any free camps near Simmons Plains for the car racing. Cheers reg &...

hako · hako

We are told by the CFA that gas cylinders are safe and can't explode in bushfires. Have a look at this Video from Russia where many drivers have dash cams as an aid to proving fault/innocence in traffics situations and accidents. Are our gas cylinders made differently here in Australia? http://www...

petengail · petengail

http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/diesel-in-wadeye-hits-366-a-litre/story-fnk0b1zt-1226859097843

arthur · arthur

If your in the area, might be worth a visit, this Saturday 22nd march. http://www.nabiac.com/show/program.php

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi All I've been a Bigpond customer for eons (is that how you speeel it) and have just seen my WIRLESS $49 per month 4gb of data plan on line at Telstra/Bigpond website for $35. Now I want to make sure this is correct before I do my nana and say something I may regret,, but if correct I'm mighty angry. I have t...

Fried Rice · Fried Rice

When trying to reply to a forum post my comp opens the window but has no pane for typing the message.. I've no idea why this happened or how to fix. Any help please. I'm trying to include an image of what pops up when I click "reply" BTW, this message is from my wife Felicity's computer.. hope i...

neilnruth · neilnruth

We've just been away - like many others - with our caravan and had a great time with friends. Unfortunately our time was spoilt by news that we had had a break in back at home. We were fortunate in that nothing as far as we can see was taken (they were only after cash) but there was a bit to clean up as all drawer...

mongrel · mongrel

Well another year has passed and your still only 37..Hope you have a great day Patti and all the things you wish for you get BEST WISHES AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY Alan and Adele.. -- Edited by mongrel on Tuesday 18th of March 2014 11:13:51 AM

copper1 · copper1

Well gang we are back on the mainland after a reasonable passage from Tassie to Melbourne last night. We have now stopped at Lake's Entrance for the night before pushing on tomorrow to Genoa then home by Thursday . But it's OK as we will be setting off again soon (watch this space). Well Tassie and her wea...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

We have just had the bad news that if you get a power surge in your inverter/charger you are NOT COVERED. So all you motor homers out there, please take note. Also neither is your TV or Microwave. In other words anything with a computer chip or similar. May change Insurers, any suggestions??????????? R...

Oma · Oma

Has anyone travelled this road recently?

Comanche-Joe · Comanche-Joe

Looking to buy a sunliner eurospa which has LR registration (QLD) and wish to downgrade it to 4495 kg GVM. What do I do? Most Spa's are on 4495 but this one has been registered 5000??? Thanks for all and any help -- Edited by Comanche-Joe on Monday 17th of March 2014 08:38:01 PM -- Edited by Comanche-Joe o...

Vic41 · Vic41

I have noticed over the last few months that my Bigpond download quota seems to be expiring sooner (getting notices to say you have reached half way, now all the way and on go slow etc). I use Windows 7 Live Mail to where my bigpond mailbox downloads are redirected when I open it. On one of the months I was aw...

Terry · Terry

Hi all - we are looking at purchasing a Motorhome and 'doing the big trip'. However, one problem I have encountered is getting a quote for insurance - with all these ads on TV promising you this and that you would think one company would give you a quote on insuring say a $100,00 vehicle - no way. I have fo...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

If anyone is going on the Spirit from Devonport to Melbourne on Tuesday March 18, give me a call on Channel 40 UHF when in parking lot at Devonport after 5.30 p.m.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Roadworthy, conversion approved. Road here we come!! (Preview) We passed roadworthy!!! Woot! Now I can look at booking the Spirit Troy is super-stoked, he did a lot of the fiddly bits (replaced lights, laid electrical cable, fixed air leaks). -- Edited by RosieW on Tuesday 18th of March 2014 06:40:37 PM	RosieW	8	830	04:50 PM Mar 20, 2014 by RosieW
	CARAVAN Ride cushioning - SHOCKER AIR HITCH (Preview) I am about to add a Shocker hitch to the tongue of my caravan towing vehicle. A Nissan Navara. Has anyone had experience towing with such a device. If so, please comment. I will be a newbie using such an device. With Regards, Bamboo	Bamboo	9	7346	02:27 PM Mar 20, 2014 by Bamboo
	Shower (Preview) I am planning on living in a caravan without a town water supply. Can anyone recommend a hot shower system. I would probably set it up outside the van.	arthur	5	1007	09:22 AM Mar 20, 2014 by arthur
	Mallacoota GN Get together?? (Preview) Grey Nomad get together if interested? Well gang we are almost home from our Tassie trip and we are looking at other things to do. Mallacoota which is just over the NSW border in the East Gippsland has us beckoning once more. Currently we are free camping at Genoa just out of Mallacoota, Camps 6, #2 a...	copper1	1	500	07:58 AM Mar 20, 2014 by Dougwe
	ttline (Preview) I was told that because I had a caravan I would not be eligible for the CMCA discount, go figure	uncle wombat	3	752	11:54 PM Mar 19, 2014 by uncle wombat
	Tassie (Preview) Hi, we are just wondering if there is any G N's left in Tasie as we would like to catch up some time. We will be around Launceston for about fortnight, then after the V8's will heading towards Hobart along the coast road. PS does any one know any free camps near Simmons Plains for the car racing. Cheers reg &...	reglynn	4	466	10:20 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Chris61
	How safe are gas bottles. (Preview) We are told by the CFA that gas cylinders are safe and can't explode in bushfires. Have a look at this Video from Russia where many drivers have dash cams as an aid to proving fault/innocence in traffics situations and accidents. Are our gas cylinders made differently here in Australia? http://www...	hako	8	1056	09:03 PM Mar 19, 2014 by moamajohn
	And you think you are paying dearly for fuel (Preview) http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/diesel-in-wadeye-hits-366-a-litre/story-fnk0b1zt-1226859097843	petengail	3	704	07:46 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	NABIAC Show (Preview) If your in the area, might be worth a visit, this Saturday 22nd march. http://www.nabiac.com/show/program.php	arthur	2	420	06:17 PM Mar 19, 2014 by NeilandRaine
	IS BIGPOND RIPPING ME OFF?????? HELP NEEDED PLEASE (Preview) Hi All I've been a Bigpond customer for eons (is that how you speeel it) and have just seen my WIRLESS $49 per month 4gb of data plan on line at Telstra/Bigpond website for $35. Now I want to make sure this is correct before I do my nana and say something I may regret,, but if correct I'm mighty angry. I have t...	Baz421	26	2697	01:00 PM Mar 19, 2014 by native pepper
	Forum reply window (Preview) When trying to reply to a forum post my comp opens the window but has no pane for typing the message.. I've no idea why this happened or how to fix. Any help please. I'm trying to include an image of what pops up when I click "reply" BTW, this message is from my wife Felicity's computer.. hope i...	Fried Rice	12	856	09:57 AM Mar 19, 2014 by Fried Rice
	What else can you do? (Preview) We've just been away - like many others - with our caravan and had a great time with friends. Unfortunately our time was spoilt by news that we had had a break in back at home. We were fortunate in that nothing as far as we can see was taken (they were only after cash) but there was a bit to clean up as all drawer...	neilnruth	25	1287	09:38 AM Mar 19, 2014 by _wombat_
	Birthday wishes for Halfpint Patti. (Preview) Well another year has passed and your still only 37..Hope you have a great day Patti and all the things you wish for you get BEST WISHES AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY Alan and Adele.. -- Edited by mongrel on Tuesday 18th of March 2014 11:13:51 AM	mongrel	9	473	07:21 AM Mar 19, 2014 by oldboar
	Tassie Adventure End's (Preview) Well gang we are back on the mainland after a reasonable passage from Tassie to Melbourne last night. We have now stopped at Lake's Entrance for the night before pushing on tomorrow to Genoa then home by Thursday . But it's OK as we will be setting off again soon (watch this space). Well Tassie and her wea...	copper1	5	572	05:27 AM Mar 19, 2014 by Cowboy7307
	Ken Tame and your Inverter/Charger NOT COVERED (Preview) We have just had the bad news that if you get a power surge in your inverter/charger you are NOT COVERED. So all you motor homers out there, please take note. Also neither is your TV or Microwave. In other words anything with a computer chip or similar. May change Insurers, any suggestions??????????? R...	gypsynolmate	8	981	09:48 PM Mar 18, 2014 by gypsynolmate
	Gary Junction Road ( OffTanami to Carawine Gorge WA) (Preview) Has anyone travelled this road recently?	Oma	3	839	07:44 PM Mar 18, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	GVM (Preview) Looking to buy a sunliner eurospa which has LR registration (QLD) and wish to downgrade it to 4495 kg GVM. What do I do? Most Spa's are on 4495 but this one has been registered 5000??? Thanks for all and any help -- Edited by Comanche-Joe on Monday 17th of March 2014 08:38:01 PM -- Edited by Comanche-Joe o...	Comanche-Joe	5	972	07:13 PM Mar 18, 2014 by PeterInSa
	Bigpond Download Quota - Expiring Sooner Than Normal ???? (Preview) I have noticed over the last few months that my Bigpond download quota seems to be expiring sooner (getting notices to say you have reached half way, now all the way and on go slow etc). I use Windows 7 Live Mail to where my bigpond mailbox downloads are redirected when I open it. On one of the months I was aw...	Vic41	27	1622	06:19 PM Mar 18, 2014 by Vic41
	Motorhome Insurance (Preview) Hi all - we are looking at purchasing a Motorhome and 'doing the big trip'. However, one problem I have encountered is getting a quote for insurance - with all these ads on TV promising you this and that you would think one company would give you a quote on insuring say a $100,00 vehicle - no way. I have fo...	Terry	13	5180	06:10 PM Mar 18, 2014 by Solo Steve
	ANYONE GONG TO MELBOURNE ON SPIRIT OF TASMANIA (Preview) If anyone is going on the Spirit from Devonport to Melbourne on Tuesday March 18, give me a call on Channel 40 UHF when in parking lot at Devonport after 5.30 p.m.	Big Gorilla	5	874	12:00 PM Mar 18, 2014 by Big Gorilla
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