The Grey Nomads - General

grandpabob · grandpabob

Here I am at Lightning Ridge reading the general topics posts and there is a post from Happywanderer saying she camped at the big emu rest area just up the road, so what to do, easy go say Hello. Which is what I did . My wife and I spent an enjoyable time with Marg and Jess. I am sorry Marg but your tea went cold w...

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Meeting with Happywanderer (Preview) Here I am at Lightning Ridge reading the general topics posts and there is a post from Happywanderer saying she camped at the big emu rest area just up the road, so what to do, easy go say Hello. Which is what I did . My wife and I spent an enjoyable time with Marg and Jess. I am sorry Marg but your tea went cold w...	grandpabob	6	759	07:07 PM Aug 23, 2013 by pauline
	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	718	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	488	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	656	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	951	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	1616	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	495	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	1129	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	868	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	1199	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	758	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	2151	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	1228	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	594	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	2696	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	760	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	1267	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	784	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	1517	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	1638	01:54 AM Aug 21, 2013 by Sheba
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