The Grey Nomads - General

Pejay · Pejay

The Good - this morning we had a delightful morning tea with Gerty Dancer and her hubby - what a lovely lovely couple and made us feel so very welcome. Thank you both for a wonderful morning. The Bad - yesterday afternoon, 'The Beast' kinda 'died' when our DinL borrowed it to take their rather large pooch...

goinsoon · goinsoon

Here is the old subject again, chemicals or napisan. We were using napisan (Coles generic) for both 1s and 2s with great success, were in a small town with no coleds so purchased black & gold version and it did not work at all (phew stinky) So went back to chemicals, tried a few Thetford, Coleman, Wal...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Well , hi everyone. Have become a little involved here in Yeppoon with several projects( not the van park, yet!) After finishing all the maintenance jobs for my sister, one of the hotels asked me to do a few jobs for them. Ha, still going!. Still, they are paying, so I'm not complaining. Have done a bit...

ledavidson · ledavidson

Currently have a Dometic B3000 Plus in a 20ft van, only 12months old, USELESS!!!! Have only travelled SE Aust to SW Aust so far, cannot cool van with Dometic. Have been advised Air Command Cormorant may be way to go. Appreciate any input or advice before heading north. Dometic defintitely would not h...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

bought 2 cartons of beer yesterday from Safeway liquor outlet and got 30 cents per litre fuel discount - up to maximum of 150 litres

jimbo · jimbo

It was because of Jonathan.s Birthday made me think of this......Are there any Christmas day Babies amongst us ?

ken thomas · ken thomas

Hello all I have finally received a reply from the RACV and it looks like they are at least looking at it. copy of reply Ken Mr Thomas, Apologies for the delay in getting back to you on the subject of RACV's coverage of vehicles longer than that which is covered by our current Terms and Conditions. We have...

RosieW · RosieW

It's an 83 Volvo, 40foot, 3 speed auto, 10 litre, 250hp turbo diesel. We pick it up from Melbourne in early January. And I am rather nervous. Not that I'm going to be driving (I don't even drive a car)..... but it's freaking HUGE!! I've been AWOL, thanks to Uni exams, a massive project for Parks and Wil...

valnrob · valnrob

Rob and I are on the road now till March because I need to get home to register my car. (left at home while we are away) The van needs to be registered then too. What do you do when registration is due? We live NSW.

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Could Nomads please advise on the practicality of carrying a tinnie on the roof for long term travelling. Wind drag, and are there boats for hire at all the fishing spots. I see Dunco has one on his roof in his avatar. We will have no base where we can offload it when not needed. Fishihg is my form of rela...

Antique Pete · Antique Pete

LPG fuel tax to hit Qld motorists This was posted in the RACQ road ahead mag, cant stop milking us can theyMotoringPosted on December 12, 2011 | 9 COMMENTS Rural, regional and outer metropolitan drivers who use LPG fuel will suffer a blow from the start of December with the introduction of a new Liquid P...

the rocket · the rocket

Seasons Greetings to Everyone. I have uploaded a new avatar. cheers. strop n rocket

Boroma577 · Boroma577

Beth, the Corelle cups have been delivered to the nominated destination, ready for you to collect.

JRH · JRH

Well the time is almost here, we today at 15:00hours WA time for a month in New Zealand. We are visiting my sister whom I have not seen since 1990, 21 years ago, hope I recognise her.LOL To all have a very Merry christmas and a Happy New Year. Will be back in OZ jan 16th. PS:- Edited for a typo, big fingers an...

Vic · Vic

My neighbour just informed me that she heard a well know weather guru on the radio saying that this summer in WA will have the highest temperatures on record.......

petengail · petengail

Management and I were camped for the last fortnight at Boondooma Dam (near Proston QLD). We watched slack jawed as a centre console plate aluminium boat approx 16 ft proceeded out on the dam. We and others were absolutely gobsmacked at the number of people in the boat, mostly adults. A couple of hou...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

for the 18th December 2011

Vic · Vic

SWMBO has bought herself a campervan, so now we have a His "n" Hers; (Hers 1997 Mazda E2000, Auto Petrol, High Top, recent new motor) -- Edited by Vic on Thursday 15th of December 2011 11:00:04 PM

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Spent some time today on the RTA NSW web site, and discovered an interesting project. In conjunction with the National Trust, Engineers Australia, various local government Councils and historical groups, Roads and Maritime Services produced self-guided tour brochures for a range of heritage...

petengail · petengail

http://www.eldoradocountyweather.com/satellite/ssec/australia/spacific-color-ir-sat2.html

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The Good, The Bad & The Near Ugly!! (Preview) The Good - this morning we had a delightful morning tea with Gerty Dancer and her hubby - what a lovely lovely couple and made us feel so very welcome. Thank you both for a wonderful morning. The Bad - yesterday afternoon, 'The Beast' kinda 'died' when our DinL borrowed it to take their rather large pooch...	Pejay	9	910	04:29 PM Dec 22, 2011 by Nicholstones
	TOILETS AGAIN ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here is the old subject again, chemicals or napisan. We were using napisan (Coles generic) for both 1s and 2s with great success, were in a small town with no coleds so purchased black & gold version and it did not work at all (phew stinky) So went back to chemicals, tried a few Thetford, Coleman, Wal...	goinsoon	33	2708	01:51 PM Dec 22, 2011 by Boroma577
	Chasing Muddies (Preview) Well , hi everyone. Have become a little involved here in Yeppoon with several projects( not the van park, yet!) After finishing all the maintenance jobs for my sister, one of the hotels asked me to do a few jobs for them. Ha, still going!. Still, they are paying, so I'm not complaining. Have done a bit...	Bent Axle Bob	3	451	01:18 PM Dec 22, 2011 by Bent Axle Bob
	air conditioners !!??!!?? (Preview) Currently have a Dometic B3000 Plus in a 20ft van, only 12months old, USELESS!!!! Have only travelled SE Aust to SW Aust so far, cannot cool van with Dometic. Have been advised Air Command Cormorant may be way to go. Appreciate any input or advice before heading north. Dometic defintitely would not h...	ledavidson	13	7983	11:58 AM Dec 22, 2011 by golivers travels
	very cheap fuel (Preview) bought 2 cartons of beer yesterday from Safeway liquor outlet and got 30 cents per litre fuel discount - up to maximum of 150 litres	villatranquilla	14	1145	11:42 AM Dec 22, 2011 by Delta18
	Anymore ? (Preview) It was because of Jonathan.s Birthday made me think of this......Are there any Christmas day Babies amongst us ?	jimbo	13	973	10:51 AM Dec 22, 2011 by jimbo
	RACV Total Care (Preview) Hello all I have finally received a reply from the RACV and it looks like they are at least looking at it. copy of reply Ken Mr Thomas, Apologies for the delay in getting back to you on the subject of RACV's coverage of vehicles longer than that which is covered by our current Terms and Conditions. We have...	ken thomas	2	907	10:43 AM Dec 22, 2011 by jimbo
	We bought a bus!! (Preview) It's an 83 Volvo, 40foot, 3 speed auto, 10 litre, 250hp turbo diesel. We pick it up from Melbourne in early January. And I am rather nervous. Not that I'm going to be driving (I don't even drive a car)..... but it's freaking HUGE!! I've been AWOL, thanks to Uni exams, a massive project for Parks and Wil...	RosieW	8	777	08:47 AM Dec 22, 2011 by RosieW
	rego (Preview) Rob and I are on the road now till March because I need to get home to register my car. (left at home while we are away) The van needs to be registered then too. What do you do when registration is due? We live NSW.	valnrob	15	1650	08:14 AM Dec 22, 2011 by jimricho
	Tinnie or no tinnie. (Preview) Could Nomads please advise on the practicality of carrying a tinnie on the roof for long term travelling. Wind drag, and are there boats for hire at all the fishing spots. I see Dunco has one on his roof in his avatar. We will have no base where we can offload it when not needed. Fishihg is my form of rela...	Kiwi-as	23	2279	02:00 AM Dec 22, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
	lpg tax to hit qld from Dec (Preview) LPG fuel tax to hit Qld motorists This was posted in the RACQ road ahead mag, cant stop milking us can theyMotoringPosted on December 12, 2011 \| 9 COMMENTS Rural, regional and outer metropolitan drivers who use LPG fuel will suffer a blow from the start of December with the introduction of a new Liquid P...	Antique Pete	7	916	11:57 PM Dec 21, 2011 by goinsoon
	new avatar (Preview) Seasons Greetings to Everyone. I have uploaded a new avatar. cheers. strop n rocket	the rocket	5	767	09:59 PM Dec 21, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
	Corelle Cups - Beth (Preview) Beth, the Corelle cups have been delivered to the nominated destination, ready for you to collect.	Boroma577	19	1645	07:18 PM Dec 21, 2011 by Boroma577
	Off To New Zealand ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well the time is almost here, we today at 15:00hours WA time for a month in New Zealand. We are visiting my sister whom I have not seen since 1990, 21 years ago, hope I recognise her.LOL To all have a very Merry christmas and a Happy New Year. Will be back in OZ jan 16th. PS:- Edited for a typo, big fingers an...	JRH	40	2106	06:07 PM Dec 21, 2011 by Hydeeeho
	Sweltering Summer Expected in WA (Preview) My neighbour just informed me that she heard a well know weather guru on the radio saying that this summer in WA will have the highest temperatures on record.......	Vic	7	773	03:10 PM Dec 21, 2011 by Vic
	Rub a Dub Dub - some folks in a tub (Preview) Management and I were camped for the last fortnight at Boondooma Dam (near Proston QLD). We watched slack jawed as a centre console plate aluminium boat approx 16 ft proceeded out on the dam. We and others were absolutely gobsmacked at the number of people in the boat, mostly adults. A couple of hou...	petengail	6	772	02:45 PM Dec 21, 2011 by beiffe
	Happy Birthday Jonathon ( 1 2 ) (Preview) for the 18th December 2011	_wombat_	37	1665	12:25 PM Dec 21, 2011 by jonathan
	His "n" Hers Campervans (Preview) SWMBO has bought herself a campervan, so now we have a His "n" Hers; (Hers 1997 Mazda E2000, Auto Petrol, High Top, recent new motor) -- Edited by Vic on Thursday 15th of December 2011 11:00:04 PM	Vic	16	1212	11:53 AM Dec 21, 2011 by _wombat_
	Intersting sights to see. (Preview) Spent some time today on the RTA NSW web site, and discovered an interesting project. In conjunction with the National Trust, Engineers Australia, various local government Councils and historical groups, Roads and Maritime Services produced self-guided tour brochures for a range of heritage...	Rip and Rosie	3	633	10:31 AM Dec 21, 2011 by valnrob
	Cyclone may be forming in the north (Preview) http://www.eldoradocountyweather.com/satellite/ssec/australia/spacific-color-ir-sat2.html	petengail	3	546	10:21 AM Dec 21, 2011 by Dougwe
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