The Grey Nomads - General

Grams · Grams

Hi, When my husband and I begin travelling I will need the Internet to keep in touch with our children (adults now). I have a Mac Book laptop and an iPad that I want to have Internet access for. I have been looking through Telstras shop, as they seem to have the better coverage Australia wide. So my questio...

my van · my van

I often wondred if the ball or the hitch on a caravan needs to be replaced after a few years or if it is good forever . That joint is a very imporrtant bit of equipment . I grease it occasionly . Can anyone tell me if there is a correct way or safe way of checking the integrityof the ball and hitch ....

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. If you are into Motorhomes, have a look at the link below. I get a regular email advising when new issues are ready for downloading. There might be a lot of adds in it but there are always a few interesting stories too. http://www.imotorhome.com.au/home I also wanted to see if I could post a link ....

oldboar · oldboar

House has been sold (settlement this coming Friday), all our stuff sold/stored/given away, van & ute set up and on the road. We left Gulgong Monday pretty late after final clean up, spent the night at Premer Lions Park (bit over an hour away). Well worth visiting. Intended to spend last night a...

Duh · Duh

In regards to using portable electric hotplates, which is best, the normal type hotplate or the induction one? You pay a lot more for the induction one but is it worth it? PS: I also have a gas cannister stove for use when not on power, but am not comparing with that.

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Re the story on the web site about Winnebago Australia having to change their name to Avida. All these years whenever we saw a Winnebago we would think... "Another American import", we didnt consider purchasing one for that reason! I suppose everybody else knew they were Australi...

beachball57 · beachball57

hi all, has anyone used those flat, flexable solar panels that i see getting around these days, apparently they can be rolled up when not in use,,,i was thinking of using them on the roof of my hi lux escort vechile as they wouldn't obstruct the wide load sign or the lights,,, just wondering if anyone has...

Tassie Tiger · Tassie Tiger

Hello all, found this forum when I was looking for something entirely different. Looks like I have stumbled onto a wealth of knowledge and experience.

I have spent the last winter building my self a sort of camper/work trailer and fitting out my tow vehilce as the bedroom/office. Wi...

Judes and Bazz · Judes and Bazz

Hello Everyone, Jude here, have a query regarding bike racks we would like to take our bikes on our trips away, they are only short trips at the minute but looking ahead for much larger trips. We would like something for 2 bikes, something legal and something cheap, can anyone here help out with inform...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

I hate reversing, especially into a tight spot !!!! Been to the Tow-ed course, and I CAN do it, but I HATE it !! I do anything to avoid it, especially when we get home, and its got to get in the gate, and there's no avoiding that. I reckon next time, I'll bring it in the middle of the night, when there's no traff...

Andrea · Andrea

(I've put this under a new subject so that it's not lost in the previous thread.) I had a call today from Rachel at the Casino Big4 - I'd sent them feedback via their web site - offering an apology for the receptionist's attitude to us yesterday. She explained that the dump point had been a public one until...

beachball57 · beachball57

apparently I have lept from my first childhood into my second childhood with out a great deal of time inbetween have now found something else to stir my interest apart from kite flying, land sailing, sailing radio control model boats and so on and so on.. I have now discovered gravity racing, which in...

snap1946 · snap1946

Hi all well i got my pension rise $20 a fortnight i am rich maybe not by the time every thing goes up might get a couple cents out of it HA HA

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Not sure if this is in the right spot but here I go. I have aslight tear(not all the way through) on my awning. Seems to be just the top layer. Is there a repair kit available or any suggestions please before it gets worse?

timjina · timjina

HELLO ONCE AGAIN MY FRIENDS. MY WIFE AND I ARE RETIRING NEXT YEAR IN MARCH. JUST WONDERING WHETHER WE COULD TRAVEL ON THE AGED PENSION. WE PLAN TO FREE CAMP 2-3 NIGHTS THEN CARAVAN PARK 2-3 NIGHTS LEAP FROGGING AROUND OUR FABULOUS COUNTRYWE HAVE A CUB SPACEVAN AND OUR TOW VEHICLE IS A FORD TERRITORY GHIA...

turbopete · turbopete

I just bought on " eSold " a 170w Bosch portable solar panel with 20w mppt controller for $299,,they also have a Sharp 120w panel,,,just thought i would let you know as i have never seen branded portable panels for sale before

subaru · subaru

hi to everyone,my name is ray and my wifes name is margaret,up until now i have been a"back-bencher" and have enjoyed reading members comments/suggestions'we are recently retired and are looking forward to travelling this wide wonderful country.our tug is a 2010 colorado4x4 diesel a...

Ole_Grizzly · Ole_Grizzly

ALL phone numbers go PUBLIC REMEMBER: Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public next month. REMINDER all mobile phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CA...

Andrea · Andrea

Went to the Casino RV Village today after being told that the dump point at the Casino Showgrounds was too boggy. Character with grin on his face said 'No, it's not a public dump point. No, CMCA members can't dump, you have to book in for a night - $35!!** - to use the dump point. Yes, the showground dump poi...

tommo · tommo

Does any one have or recomend we have the new van protected with Vantec? i am reluctent due to being inthe car panel beating we had a thing cauld Ming Finnish but all it was was a expensive polish a good polish but very expensive. She who must be obayed would like it done @ a cost of $1500 so not cheep any comen...

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	What do you use for the Internet? (Preview) Hi, When my husband and I begin travelling I will need the Internet to keep in touch with our children (adults now). I have a Mac Book laptop and an iPad that I want to have Internet access for. I have been looking through Telstras shop, as they seem to have the better coverage Australia wide. So my questio...	Grams	23	1070	11:27 PM Mar 17, 2013 by justcruisin01
	caravan hitch (Preview) I often wondred if the ball or the hitch on a caravan needs to be replaced after a few years or if it is good forever . That joint is a very imporrtant bit of equipment . I grease it occasionly . Can anyone tell me if there is a correct way or safe way of checking the integrityof the ball and hitch ....	my van	7	893	11:24 PM Mar 17, 2013 by Onedodger
	Free Motorhome Magazine (Preview) Hi .. If you are into Motorhomes, have a look at the link below. I get a regular email advising when new issues are ready for downloading. There might be a lot of adds in it but there are always a few interesting stories too. http://www.imotorhome.com.au/home I also wanted to see if I could post a link ....	Cupie	1	823	06:24 PM Mar 17, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Finally Free (Preview) House has been sold (settlement this coming Friday), all our stuff sold/stored/given away, van & ute set up and on the road. We left Gulgong Monday pretty late after final clean up, spent the night at Premer Lions Park (bit over an hour away). Well worth visiting. Intended to spend last night a...	oldboar	13	810	06:06 PM Mar 17, 2013 by Grams
	Portable Electric Single or Double Hot Plates - Normal or Induction? (Preview) In regards to using portable electric hotplates, which is best, the normal type hotplate or the induction one? You pay a lot more for the induction one but is it worth it? PS: I also have a gas cannister stove for use when not on power, but am not comparing with that.	Duh	16	3632	04:37 PM Mar 17, 2013 by Duh
	Winnebago's (Preview) Re the story on the web site about Winnebago Australia having to change their name to Avida. All these years whenever we saw a Winnebago we would think... "Another American import", we didnt consider purchasing one for that reason! I suppose everybody else knew they were Australi...	Gerty Dancer	5	846	05:12 AM Mar 17, 2013 by Duh
	solar panels (Preview) hi all, has anyone used those flat, flexable solar panels that i see getting around these days, apparently they can be rolled up when not in use,,,i was thinking of using them on the roof of my hi lux escort vechile as they wouldn't obstruct the wide load sign or the lights,,, just wondering if anyone has...	beachball57	16	4169	02:32 AM Mar 17, 2013 by Sheba
	New Nomad (Preview) Hello all, found this forum when I was looking for something entirely different. Looks like I have stumbled onto a wealth of knowledge and experience. I have spent the last winter building my self a sort of camper/work trailer and fitting out my tow vehilce as the bedroom/office. Wi...	Tassie Tiger	13	933	04:45 PM Mar 16, 2013 by Tassie Tiger
	Bike rack (Preview) Hello Everyone, Jude here, have a query regarding bike racks we would like to take our bikes on our trips away, they are only short trips at the minute but looking ahead for much larger trips. We would like something for 2 bikes, something legal and something cheap, can anyone here help out with inform...	Judes and Bazz	8	804	09:50 PM Mar 16, 2013 by beachball57
	Reversing the van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I hate reversing, especially into a tight spot !!!! Been to the Tow-ed course, and I CAN do it, but I HATE it !! I do anything to avoid it, especially when we get home, and its got to get in the gate, and there's no avoiding that. I reckon next time, I'll bring it in the middle of the night, when there's no traff...	Rip and Rosie	39	3445	09:17 PM Mar 16, 2013 by Grams
	Casino Big4 update (Preview) (I've put this under a new subject so that it's not lost in the previous thread.) I had a call today from Rachel at the Casino Big4 - I'd sent them feedback via their web site - offering an apology for the receptionist's attitude to us yesterday. She explained that the dump point had been a public one until...	Andrea	9	865	02:02 PM Mar 16, 2013 by Duh
	one more thing to add to the list (Preview) apparently I have lept from my first childhood into my second childhood with out a great deal of time inbetween have now found something else to stir my interest apart from kite flying, land sailing, sailing radio control model boats and so on and so on.. I have now discovered gravity racing, which in...	beachball57	6	638	05:08 PM Mar 16, 2013 by aussietraveller
	pension (Preview) Hi all well i got my pension rise $20 a fortnight i am rich maybe not by the time every thing goes up might get a couple cents out of it HA HA	snap1946	18	2377	04:39 PM Mar 16, 2013 by Scotty01
	Repair for awning (Preview) Not sure if this is in the right spot but here I go. I have aslight tear(not all the way through) on my awning. Seems to be just the top layer. Is there a repair kit available or any suggestions please before it gets worse?	Evie n Rhys	5	747	04:38 AM Mar 16, 2013 by Evie n Rhys
	COUPLE TRAVELLING ON AN OLD AGE PENSION IS IT POSIBLE (Preview) HELLO ONCE AGAIN MY FRIENDS. MY WIFE AND I ARE RETIRING NEXT YEAR IN MARCH. JUST WONDERING WHETHER WE COULD TRAVEL ON THE AGED PENSION. WE PLAN TO FREE CAMP 2-3 NIGHTS THEN CARAVAN PARK 2-3 NIGHTS LEAP FROGGING AROUND OUR FABULOUS COUNTRYWE HAVE A CUB SPACEVAN AND OUR TOW VEHICLE IS A FORD TERRITORY GHIA...	timjina	10	1316	04:12 AM Mar 16, 2013 by Grams
	Branded port solar panel (Preview) I just bought on " eSold " a 170w Bosch portable solar panel with 20w mppt controller for $299,,they also have a Sharp 120w panel,,,just thought i would let you know as i have never seen branded portable panels for sale before	turbopete	22	4076	02:28 AM Mar 16, 2013 by Dan
	new to forum (Preview) hi to everyone,my name is ray and my wifes name is margaret,up until now i have been a"back-bencher" and have enjoyed reading members comments/suggestions'we are recently retired and are looking forward to travelling this wide wonderful country.our tug is a 2010 colorado4x4 diesel a...	subaru	14	770	12:32 AM Mar 16, 2013 by Beth54
	ALL phone numbers go PUBLIC (Preview) ALL phone numbers go PUBLIC REMEMBER: Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public next month. REMINDER all mobile phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CA...	Ole_Grizzly	20	1494	10:25 PM Mar 15, 2013 by jetj
	Forget the Casino Big4! (Preview) Went to the Casino RV Village today after being told that the dump point at the Casino Showgrounds was too boggy. Character with grin on his face said 'No, it's not a public dump point. No, CMCA members can't dump, you have to book in for a night - $35!!** - to use the dump point. Yes, the showground dump poi...	Andrea	19	1623	06:09 AM Mar 15, 2013 by Duh
	Van Tec (Preview) Does any one have or recomend we have the new van protected with Vantec? i am reluctent due to being inthe car panel beating we had a thing cauld Ming Finnish but all it was was a expensive polish a good polish but very expensive. She who must be obayed would like it done @ a cost of $1500 so not cheep any comen...	tommo	5	673	05:23 AM Mar 15, 2013 by tommo
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