The Grey Nomads - General

Duh · Duh

Advance Notice: A GN meet up down around or in the Rockingham area (south of Perth) is being organised by Dunmowin so keep your eye out on the GTG Thread, I know some don't always visit there, or pm Dunmowin for further details etc in the meantime. All GN's (RV or no RV) are welcome, any ideas or sugges...

barina · barina

I am interested to know what additions you have or recommend for adding to the van. I am considering solar panels what size? Generator what size? UHF radio any brands? Satellite vast system? Anything I should look at and consider Thanks

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep I have always wanted to go to Byron Bay and I have finally achieved it. I will be hear until Monday morning if anyone is around. Now for the secrets Byron holds.

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, The brakes on my van lock-up, even though they appear to be correctly adjusted, and the in-car controller is backed off to min setting. Do members have a simple test procedure that I can apply. Maybe my controller is faulty. and is sending too much current to the wheels. How can this be tested with t...

charlie and gayle · charlie and gayle

Thankyou to all who were present on the 20th July 2013 at Galena Bridge Rest Area (Murchison River) Western Australia for assisting myself and my husband who had collapsed and subsequently was taken to Geraldton Hospital by ambulance Special thanks to Robert & Lesley Stubbs for their help with...

herbie · herbie

We have had two nights staying at the free camp at Irvinebank QLD This place is a semi -ghost town, was once so historically significant it's influence was felt around Oz, if not the world. Irvinebank was established in 1882. ( Tin mining ) We found this place like no other and the surrounding area is lik...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, Phew! Here I am and another week done and dusted and it's now August already, where did all the previous months go? Can someone tell me where home is, I forget as I have been away most of those months. Well, after leaving Townsville in my rear view mirror and quite a few hold ups along the way I...

Plendo · Plendo

I will start of by apologising if this is in the wrong section, but it is general in nature, and does not seem to fit in I Digress. I suspect I am not alone in drawing pleasure from watching people, particularly in places like airports, and train stations. I look at people and wonder where they are going,...

ken thomas · ken thomas

hi all still at the dam going into 5th week, plenty of vans but have not met any G/N here, I go around daily but still no stickers going out each day to get red claw, but they are a bit light on at present, still good fun here for another week or 2 then heading south slowly Ken the internet service is not good...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Have arrived at Greens for an overnight stay, after spending last night and today at Murrabit market.Unfortunatelyt it is raining, started just after I arrived. Also cold and windy, but am certainly going to enjoy the time here in my weekend off duty, with a long sleep in tomorrow.Someones been cutt...

badgerhel · badgerhel

After the weekend away....van still remains unnamed.....thinking of "George".......nothing wrong with a few royal connections. The Van (hereafter known as "George") is a '96 Goldstrem Goldwing... He towed beautifully. We might have had an easier set-up at the campsit...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I am looking at getting a set of Clearview towing mirrors for my current shape Pajero. Have any members come across any good discounts ? I have been offered a small discount by one dealer here in Adelaide. Are there any good deals going for forum members for example ?? Thanks, Barry

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

Hi mates Another saturday of browsing around a few MH dealers is done and I am already undecided what to go for. It will end with Winnebago / Sunliner / Talvor or if someone has a good idea .... KEA. Had a look at a KEA Dreamtime today. Totally overpriced. 75k. 2007. 260k on the odo.

))). Love the humor o...

Onedodger · Onedodger

Anyone towing with the auto 3 ltr BT50 . Mazda Dual Cab. Your thoughts and criticisms please, plus average fuel consumption.

seventoe · seventoe

just got back from 10 week trip. Saw many vans with channel 18 or even channel 40 along with travellers christian names displayed on rear of van. Is this a good idea and could someone advise me as I am new to this. Thanks

Bunkerbob · Bunkerbob

We will be travelling west over the Nullarbor in about 2 weeks. Can anyone please give a recent Diesel price report from Pt Augusta to Norseman. We carry enough to get Adelaide to Ceduna then probably Balladonia where we would take a splash before filling at Norseman. We are then heading South to Esper...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... This could be an opening for an experienced couple .... and just may be the beginning of another excellent camping spot losing its "free" status. Managers sought for loss-making parksA NSW council is looking for managers to run its loss-making caravan parks. Lachlan Shire C...

crocodile · crocodile

hi everyone, just wondering for advice on comparison of the kempsey/Urunga-bellingen/dorrigo to armidale road compared to kempsey ,wauchope walcha uralla the armidale . wauhope way is about 30k's longer by my figures. is bellingen/dorrigo ok for pullin a van over the range?? cheers Crocodile...

sherbert · sherbert

Hi , i have Googled without any luck to find the bike track that is in the Apia Funeral Advertisement on TV . By any chance would anyone know where that bike track is ? Thank you in advance Sherbert .

Oma · Oma

http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/from-goomallling-to-north-yanderup/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	WA Meet Up Soon (Preview) Advance Notice: A GN meet up down around or in the Rockingham area (south of Perth) is being organised by Dunmowin so keep your eye out on the GTG Thread, I know some don't always visit there, or pm Dunmowin for further details etc in the meantime. All GN's (RV or no RV) are welcome, any ideas or sugges...	Duh	12	731	07:24 AM Aug 6, 2013 by Duh
	mercedes sprinter or similar MH (Preview) I am interested to know what additions you have or recommend for adding to the van. I am considering solar panels what size? Generator what size? UHF radio any brands? Satellite vast system? Anything I should look at and consider Thanks	barina	7	893	06:01 AM Aug 6, 2013 by jetj
	DOUGWE IS IN BYRON BAY (Preview) Yep I have always wanted to go to Byron Bay and I have finally achieved it. I will be hear until Monday morning if anyone is around. Now for the secrets Byron holds.	Dougwe	23	1464	10:08 PM Aug 5, 2013 by ShortNorth
	Brakes lock up on the dirt...how to test ? (Preview) Hi, The brakes on my van lock-up, even though they appear to be correctly adjusted, and the in-car controller is backed off to min setting. Do members have a simple test procedure that I can apply. Maybe my controller is faulty. and is sending too much current to the wheels. How can this be tested with t...	bazzle22	5	725	03:36 AM Aug 6, 2013 by Delta18
	The Kindness of Strangers (Preview) Thankyou to all who were present on the 20th July 2013 at Galena Bridge Rest Area (Murchison River) Western Australia for assisting myself and my husband who had collapsed and subsequently was taken to Geraldton Hospital by ambulance Special thanks to Robert & Lesley Stubbs for their help with...	charlie and gayle	8	938	11:38 PM Aug 5, 2013 by the rocket
	Irvinebank QLD (Preview) We have had two nights staying at the free camp at Irvinebank QLD This place is a semi -ghost town, was once so historically significant it's influence was felt around Oz, if not the world. Irvinebank was established in 1882. ( Tin mining ) We found this place like no other and the surrounding area is lik...	herbie	3	1730	11:37 PM Aug 5, 2013 by chopit
	UPDATE August 4, 2013 (Preview) Howdy all, Phew! Here I am and another week done and dusted and it's now August already, where did all the previous months go? Can someone tell me where home is, I forget as I have been away most of those months. Well, after leaving Townsville in my rear view mirror and quite a few hold ups along the way I...	Dougwe	6	871	11:10 PM Aug 5, 2013 by barina
	People Watching (Preview) I will start of by apologising if this is in the wrong section, but it is general in nature, and does not seem to fit in I Digress. I suspect I am not alone in drawing pleasure from watching people, particularly in places like airports, and train stations. I look at people and wonder where they are going,...	Plendo	12	1434	10:37 PM Aug 5, 2013 by Homer and Marge
	Still at Theresa Dam (Preview) hi all still at the dam going into 5th week, plenty of vans but have not met any G/N here, I go around daily but still no stickers going out each day to get red claw, but they are a bit light on at present, still good fun here for another week or 2 then heading south slowly Ken the internet service is not good...	ken thomas	3	606	04:34 PM Aug 5, 2013 by ken thomas
	At Greens Lake (Preview) Have arrived at Greens for an overnight stay, after spending last night and today at Murrabit market.Unfortunatelyt it is raining, started just after I arrived. Also cold and windy, but am certainly going to enjoy the time here in my weekend off duty, with a long sleep in tomorrow.Someones been cutt...	Happywanderer	6	1039	04:29 PM Aug 5, 2013 by ken thomas
	First outing (someone asked!) (Preview) After the weekend away....van still remains unnamed.....thinking of "George".......nothing wrong with a few royal connections. The Van (hereafter known as "George") is a '96 Goldstrem Goldwing... He towed beautifully. We might have had an easier set-up at the campsit...	badgerhel	6	908	02:29 PM Aug 5, 2013 by badgerhel
	Any good deals on Clearview towing mirrors ?? (Preview) Hi, I am looking at getting a set of Clearview towing mirrors for my current shape Pajero. Have any members come across any good discounts ? I have been offered a small discount by one dealer here in Adelaide. Are there any good deals going for forum members for example ?? Thanks, Barry	bazzle22	8	2135	06:36 AM Aug 5, 2013 by Crashtac
	Motorhome dealers (Preview) Hi mates Another saturday of browsing around a few MH dealers is done and I am already undecided what to go for. It will end with Winnebago / Sunliner / Talvor or if someone has a good idea .... KEA. Had a look at a KEA Dreamtime today. Totally overpriced. 75k. 2007. 260k on the odo. ))). Love the humor o...	BTSV_Berni	9	3754	05:49 PM Aug 4, 2013 by Wombat 280
	3 LTR Mazda BT50 (Preview) Anyone towing with the auto 3 ltr BT50 . Mazda Dual Cab. Your thoughts and criticisms please, plus average fuel consumption.	Onedodger	5	1945	10:49 PM Aug 4, 2013 by Andrea
	CB radios (Preview) just got back from 10 week trip. Saw many vans with channel 18 or even channel 40 along with travellers christian names displayed on rear of van. Is this a good idea and could someone advise me as I am new to this. Thanks	seventoe	16	2720	10:35 AM Aug 4, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	Nullarbor Fuel Prices (Preview) We will be travelling west over the Nullarbor in about 2 weeks. Can anyone please give a recent Diesel price report from Pt Augusta to Norseman. We carry enough to get Adelaide to Ceduna then probably Balladonia where we would take a splash before filling at Norseman. We are then heading South to Esper...	Bunkerbob	21	9528	09:00 AM Aug 4, 2013 by GypsyBob
	Lachlan Shire Council looking for assistance.... (Preview) Gday... This could be an opening for an experienced couple .... and just may be the beginning of another excellent camping spot losing its "free" status. Managers sought for loss-making parksA NSW council is looking for managers to run its loss-making caravan parks. Lachlan Shire C...	rockylizard	9	1584	12:31 AM Aug 4, 2013 by copper1
	Kempsey to Armidale (Preview) hi everyone, just wondering for advice on comparison of the kempsey/Urunga-bellingen/dorrigo to armidale road compared to kempsey ,wauchope walcha uralla the armidale . wauhope way is about 30k's longer by my figures. is bellingen/dorrigo ok for pullin a van over the range?? cheers Crocodile...	crocodile	9	2865	10:22 PM Aug 3, 2013 by Kantiki
	Apia Funeral Ad (Preview) Hi , i have Googled without any luck to find the bike track that is in the Apia Funeral Advertisement on TV . By any chance would anyone know where that bike track is ? Thank you in advance Sherbert .	sherbert	7	1851	10:16 PM Aug 3, 2013 by rockylizard
	Goomalling to Nth Yanderup (Preview) http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/from-goomallling-to-north-yanderup/	Oma	2	428	06:42 PM Aug 3, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
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