The Grey Nomads - General

ken thomas · ken thomas

Arrived at Surat and about 20 vans here at present. There are about 2000 cattle coming thru by Friday and will be stopped near the camp till they can close the road and get them over the bridge about 18000 being droved to Hay Any nomads here give me a yell Ken

woodylad · woodylad

Hi Nomads We are asking for advise on insurances please? Next year we are coming over to start the big lap. we have ordered a new Jayco caravan and will be ordering a new tow vehicle too. We are expat British, will have NZ passports too. Hope that all makes sense? Our questions are: 1. The best caravan insu...

herbie · herbie

AUGUST 21: Queensland police warn of scam newspaper adverts targeting prospective caravan buyers. Always view caravan before handing over money, they advise This is not just happening from news paper adverts, it is also happing via the net.

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, There is talk by members of the need for a "fuel watch" section. How can this be started up ?? Lots of members would have an input, but how is this conveyed to us all. For example I know that.... 1, NSW.....The BP depot in Wilcannia sells diesel at a significant discount, I paid 9 cents less...

milo · milo

just been wondering how much it is to stay at a showground , compared to a caravan park as I see a lot of mentions of showgrounds on here

cultana · cultana

Does/has the web site considered for the forum the use of such apps as motorculture or tapatalk for use on such items as the iPad. Not sure if that is also applicable to other tablets.Only ask as it is some times easier to access/comment via these apps with the iPad vs using the web browser option. Just...

werkin · werkin

We are planning to travel from Rockhampton to mackay but through emerald up to chapters towers then back down for 6 weeks in november and december 2013 as we have to come back to mackay for a housesit we thought staying at Bedford weir and bundoora dam would nicely fill in a few weeks,has anybody been the...

dorian · dorian

Product description Freelander 2 and Range Rover Evoque 2.2L diesel MY2012 to MY2013 vehicles Identifying features Campaign number: P033 Freelander 2 VIN range: 283941 to 366379 Target: 1485 Range Rover Evoque VIN range: 639806 to 816769 Target: 2995 What are the defects? Land Rover has...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Leaving Echuca today. A beautiful warm sunny day. Temps dropping down tomorrow but I will be a few hundred ks further north and inland away from the rough weather. Will update where I am in case any of you are inthe area.

grandpabob · grandpabob

Hi Forum members, This Friday will see my good wife and I starting our 8 week sojourn from Brisbane to Brisbane via St George, Lightning Ridge, Cobar, Broken Hill, Menindee, Wentworth, Renmark, Mildura, Hay, Echuca, then via Kidman way to Cunnamurra then home. If any members are travelling along t...

Duh · Duh

A new travel SIM card offering global roaming rates up to 90 per cent cheaper than the major Telcos will be available soon at your local travel agency. The Anaconda Travel SIM promises global roaming rates up to 90 per cent cheaper than major Telcos and up to 30% Cheaper than Competitor SIMs. The Anaco...

regopie · regopie

As never owned a Van before we are soon to the proud owners of a New Van. Can anyone advise us of a preferred insurance company or do "clubs" receive better deals for their members. Basically, "Whats the best way to go about insuring your van". Your assistance will be gratefully...

Duh · Duh

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-21/tourists-urged-to-evacuate-from-eco-resort-due-to-bushfire/4903098

Newgale · Newgale

Hello folks We are getting close to setting out on our great trip. We will have a 4x4 rig and intend doing some adventurous outback tracks. Aldi have a 80 channel UHF radio for about a $100 at the moment. My feeling is that our radio is too important to risk a radio that I know little about. What do peopl...

Helena · Helena

Well we are off tomorrow to give the van it's first try out we are only going for a week and just down to Pt Elliot as we need to try out the electrics and make sure is all well with them so we are hoping for a few good days at least although the way the weather is we don't fancy our chances much after we have been to...

Crashtac · Crashtac

Well about 2 weeks ago we left Gladstone SA to go to Perth WA. We got as far as Kimba and my 100 series was getting hot (6cyl petrol auto), so I thought it might have been just a thermostat, which I got from the Toyota dealer ther $45, job done headed off again and woe be gone the cruiser is still getting hot st...

Beggsy · Beggsy

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has stayed at dingo creek, approx 10km nth side of Longreach? Travellers I have met have told me that 'the waterhole' gets crowded, dusty and no shade. Would appreciate comments and suggestions. Cheers SueB.

Crackles · Crackles

Good Afternoon everyone, Just wondering about Moisture removal products are being used to keep moisture levels at an acceptable level. I am currently using Hippos and damp rid but they seem just to slow and I am still getting mould under the sink. On TV just now I seen a commercial for a Moisture Cure eg...

magraret · magraret

hi to all first does anyone us a crash cam and if you do what brand do you use and do you find them any good

BushbabyandGumnut · BushbabyandGumnut

Hi we are looking at a 2005 Nissan Patrol GU ii DX single cab tray top.(We are pulling a 22 ft van). What is the tow rating and any feedback,good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Here at Surat (Preview) Arrived at Surat and about 20 vans here at present. There are about 2000 cattle coming thru by Friday and will be stopped near the camp till they can close the road and get them over the bridge about 18000 being droved to Hay Any nomads here give me a yell Ken	ken thomas	6	655	07:13 PM Aug 23, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Caravan, Car and Medical insurance (Preview) Hi Nomads We are asking for advise on insurances please? Next year we are coming over to start the big lap. we have ordered a new Jayco caravan and will be ordering a new tow vehicle too. We are expat British, will have NZ passports too. Hope that all makes sense? Our questions are: 1. The best caravan insu...	woodylad	1	438	09:53 AM Aug 23, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	Take Note. (Preview) AUGUST 21: Queensland police warn of scam newspaper adverts targeting prospective caravan buyers. Always view caravan before handing over money, they advise This is not just happening from news paper adverts, it is also happing via the net.	herbie	4	602	03:07 PM Aug 23, 2013 by brickies
	"Fuel Watch", How to start ? (Preview) Hi, There is talk by members of the need for a "fuel watch" section. How can this be started up ?? Lots of members would have an input, but how is this conveyed to us all. For example I know that.... 1, NSW.....The BP depot in Wilcannia sells diesel at a significant discount, I paid 9 cents less...	bazzle22	6	880	11:33 AM Aug 23, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	are show grounds cheaper than caravan parks? (Preview) just been wondering how much it is to stay at a showground , compared to a caravan park as I see a lot of mentions of showgrounds on here	milo	18	1455	11:29 AM Aug 23, 2013 by rosco532
	iPad use (Preview) Does/has the web site considered for the forum the use of such apps as motorculture or tapatalk for use on such items as the iPad. Not sure if that is also applicable to other tablets.Only ask as it is some times easier to access/comment via these apps with the iPad vs using the web browser option. Just...	cultana	0	430	03:17 AM Aug 23, 2013 by cultana
	Bedford weir and bundoora dam (Preview) We are planning to travel from Rockhampton to mackay but through emerald up to chapters towers then back down for 6 weeks in november and december 2013 as we have to come back to mackay for a housesit we thought staying at Bedford weir and bundoora dam would nicely fill in a few weeks,has anybody been the...	werkin	9	1058	06:53 AM Aug 23, 2013 by Haji-Baba
	RECALL: Land Rover Australia—Freelander 2 and Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel MY2012 to MY2013 Vehicles (Preview) Product description Freelander 2 and Range Rover Evoque 2.2L diesel MY2012 to MY2013 vehicles Identifying features Campaign number: P033 Freelander 2 VIN range: 283941 to 366379 Target: 1485 Range Rover Evoque VIN range: 639806 to 816769 Target: 2995 What are the defects? Land Rover has...	dorian	0	682	11:08 PM Aug 22, 2013 by dorian
	On the Road Again (Preview) Leaving Echuca today. A beautiful warm sunny day. Temps dropping down tomorrow but I will be a few hundred ks further north and inland away from the rough weather. Will update where I am in case any of you are inthe area.	Happywanderer	19	1048	11:32 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Our Travel Plans (Preview) Hi Forum members, This Friday will see my good wife and I starting our 8 week sojourn from Brisbane to Brisbane via St George, Lightning Ridge, Cobar, Broken Hill, Menindee, Wentworth, Renmark, Mildura, Hay, Echuca, then via Kidman way to Cunnamurra then home. If any members are travelling along t...	grandpabob	5	696	11:28 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Anaconda Travel Sim Card (Preview) A new travel SIM card offering global roaming rates up to 90 per cent cheaper than the major Telcos will be available soon at your local travel agency. The Anaconda Travel SIM promises global roaming rates up to 90 per cent cheaper than major Telcos and up to 30% Cheaper than Competitor SIMs. The Anaco...	Duh	3	2065	04:22 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Duh
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) As never owned a Van before we are soon to the proud owners of a New Van. Can anyone advise us of a preferred insurance company or do "clubs" receive better deals for their members. Basically, "Whats the best way to go about insuring your van". Your assistance will be gratefully...	regopie	13	1047	11:18 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Big Gorilla
	BUSH FIRE ALERT FOR AREA NORTH OF BROOME - FIRE OUT OF CONTROL (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-21/tourists-urged-to-evacuate-from-eco-resort-due-to-bushfire/4903098	Duh	1	543	04:32 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	ALDI UHF Radio (Preview) Hello folks We are getting close to setting out on our great trip. We will have a 4x4 rig and intend doing some adventurous outback tracks. Aldi have a 80 channel UHF radio for about a $100 at the moment. My feeling is that our radio is too important to risk a radio that I know little about. What do peopl...	Newgale	8	2549	09:40 PM Aug 21, 2013 by 03_troopy
	try out (Preview) Well we are off tomorrow to give the van it's first try out we are only going for a week and just down to Pt Elliot as we need to try out the electrics and make sure is all well with them so we are hoping for a few good days at least although the way the weather is we don't fancy our chances much after we have been to...	Helena	7	693	02:55 AM Aug 22, 2013 by Helena
	A Bad Way to Start a Trek (Preview) Well about 2 weeks ago we left Gladstone SA to go to Perth WA. We got as far as Kimba and my 100 series was getting hot (6cyl petrol auto), so I thought it might have been just a thermostat, which I got from the Toyota dealer ther $45, job done headed off again and woe be gone the cruiser is still getting hot st...	Crashtac	13	1191	09:09 PM Aug 21, 2013 by aussietraveller
	Dingo Creek (Preview) Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has stayed at dingo creek, approx 10km nth side of Longreach? Travellers I have met have told me that 'the waterhole' gets crowded, dusty and no shade. Would appreciate comments and suggestions. Cheers SueB.	Beggsy	2	724	03:49 PM Aug 21, 2013 by Beggsy
	Moisture (Preview) Good Afternoon everyone, Just wondering about Moisture removal products are being used to keep moisture levels at an acceptable level. I am currently using Hippos and damp rid but they seem just to slow and I am still getting mould under the sink. On TV just now I seen a commercial for a Moisture Cure eg...	Crackles	15	1243	05:17 AM Aug 21, 2013 by Dunmowin
	crash cams (Preview) hi to all first does anyone us a crash cam and if you do what brand do you use and do you find them any good	magraret	14	1492	01:54 AM Aug 21, 2013 by Sheba
	possible new tug (Preview) Hi we are looking at a 2005 Nissan Patrol GU ii DX single cab tray top.(We are pulling a 22 ft van). What is the tow rating and any feedback,good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks	BushbabyandGumnut	8	803	01:50 AM Aug 21, 2013 by BushbabyandGumnut
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