The Grey Nomads - General

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

In the latest newsletter and in the profile "Characters on the Road" on Lynda, she mentiioned she wouldn't be without her Hose Bags. For her fresh water and grey water hose, she has bags which have saved her sanity. I want to know where do you get them, just what I need too. And who is Lynda? ca...

Boroma577 · Boroma577

Is anyone else having trouble accessing their PMs??

the rocket · the rocket

Hi, I just read in the times that Julia pays $1,000 rego. for her van. My goodness. Is it a huge bus or what? i have a 17 foot van and if those charges comes to my state I will simply be selling the van. How much do others pay and for what size van? thanks.

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I've been through the previous threads on tyres, but now I want your help with clearing up the confusion. I was offered Khumo's for my L/Cruiser, but after reading the past reports, they're definitely off the agenda. Michelin's look favourable. I'm replacing the BFG A/T's. They've taken me aroun...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Micky thompson tyres are having a problem with a bad batch of tyres. A local friend had a set fitted to go on holidays, they all cracked within a few hundred kls, they were replaced & same again, he is now up to 4th set, yes 16 tyres, The last set they tried a different tread pattern, these didn't even le...

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Due to health reasons our van and tug are on the market. We have got a small unit in Barmera S.A. We had a friend looking after some stuff for us in Cairns and now need to get it to Barmera. I was going to hire a trailer or a one way trailer from SA to Cairns. After working out fuel costs etc we decided to get a quo...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

As we happened to be passing a Paramount caravan yard yesterday on our way home we stopped to have a look, more couriosity than anything else as we had not looked at them before. Many of their new van have damage to the alloy cladding , about 75mm in from the corners each sheet of cladding had kinks, [ thats...

whiteman · whiteman

Having just purchased a new tv for the van have been impressed with picture quality....but oh my the sound is hollow & tinney, question is how do I enhance the sound quality without replacing the whole set ?....are computer speakers any good ??

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Lynda. I enjoyed your article.

grumpy-j · grumpy-j

Just drove past the BP service station and the diesel price has jumped 6 cents per litre. Christmas must be getting close. Cheers, John

sue e · sue e

Well we have the tent and pretty much all of our bits and pieces are assembled and ready for our foray into "grey nomad world" in January.I know this seems to defeat the purpose of camping etc but what do you guys do as far as TV reception goes? we recently acquired a small TV and thought it would...

whiteman · whiteman

Any thoughts on whether this add on to your caravan TV for HD Digital sets works.....cheap enough, but is it a waste of money & if so, what alternatives are available.

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Cindy's story of a death at Dales Gorge with a little boy still in hospital, reminded me of all the signs and warnings at the gorges in that park. The climb down into Dales was steep and care was needed, though there was a good path and hand rails. Perhaps they went down the other end which is rated as more d...

Beth54 · Beth54

Anyone been here? #112 in CAW 6. I'd like to know if it's as nice as it sounds.

Boroma577 · Boroma577

Don't you often wonder how the names of some places, creeks, rivers etc come about?? What are some of the funniest or stange names of CREEKs you have come across in your travels. We've all crossed a Sheep Station Creek or a Sandy Creek or even Dead Mans Gully which are pretty common so let's look past the o...

pauline · pauline

My home page keeps telling me I have 2 new private messages and I can't get rid of it, though I feel I have answered all my PM's anyone got any ideas how to get rid of it as it is really annoying........

goinsoon · goinsoon

We had a thread about funny creek names, what about funny signs, if you have seen one take a pic and post. I will kick it off

saab and jen · saab and jen

Greetings from wet wet wet NSW. We have just purchased our van from a lovely man in QLD and are travelling back to sunny Melbourne when we just happened to be travelling through a wet period along the coast. Question- Condensation on the metal hinge areas of A frame- is this normal? Does anyone have inno...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Hoping you are all safe from the fires Westralians! My thoughts are with those people whose homes are in danger or already gone.

suenterry · suenterry

A glorious sunny day in Tassie. Hope it stays that way for a while. Haven't had too many warmer days yet.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Water Hose Bags ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In the latest newsletter and in the profile "Characters on the Road" on Lynda, she mentiioned she wouldn't be without her Hose Bags. For her fresh water and grey water hose, she has bags which have saved her sanity. I want to know where do you get them, just what I need too. And who is Lynda? ca...	Happywanderer	32	8345	09:23 PM Nov 27, 2011 by Beth54
	PM access ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is anyone else having trouble accessing their PMs??	Boroma577	41	1321	09:13 PM Nov 27, 2011 by jules47
	rego. act (Preview) Hi, I just read in the times that Julia pays $1,000 rego. for her van. My goodness. Is it a huge bus or what? i have a 17 foot van and if those charges comes to my state I will simply be selling the van. How much do others pay and for what size van? thanks.	the rocket	12	1545	02:30 PM Nov 27, 2011 by rvtraveller2
	Tyres - Again (Preview) I've been through the previous threads on tyres, but now I want your help with clearing up the confusion. I was offered Khumo's for my L/Cruiser, but after reading the past reports, they're definitely off the agenda. Michelin's look favourable. I'm replacing the BFG A/T's. They've taken me aroun...	Cruising Granny	16	1539	02:03 PM Nov 27, 2011 by Ma
	MICKY THOMPSON'S (Preview) Micky thompson tyres are having a problem with a bad batch of tyres. A local friend had a set fitted to go on holidays, they all cracked within a few hundred kls, they were replaced & same again, he is now up to 4th set, yes 16 tyres, The last set they tried a different tread pattern, these didn't even le...	justcruisin01	1	515	07:50 AM Nov 27, 2011 by jimricho
	Removalist ripoff (Preview) Due to health reasons our van and tug are on the market. We have got a small unit in Barmera S.A. We had a friend looking after some stuff for us in Cairns and now need to get it to Barmera. I was going to hire a trailer or a one way trailer from SA to Cairns. After working out fuel costs etc we decided to get a quo...	Dreamcaster51	2	634	10:05 PM Nov 26, 2011 by Esmeralda
	BUYERS BEWARE ; (Preview) As we happened to be passing a Paramount caravan yard yesterday on our way home we stopped to have a look, more couriosity than anything else as we had not looked at them before. Many of their new van have damage to the alloy cladding , about 75mm in from the corners each sheet of cladding had kinks, [ thats...	justcruisin01	0	849	03:27 PM Nov 26, 2011 by justcruisin01
	BETTER SOUND QUALITY for HD TV (Preview) Having just purchased a new tv for the van have been impressed with picture quality....but oh my the sound is hollow & tinney, question is how do I enhance the sound quality without replacing the whole set ?....are computer speakers any good ??	whiteman	5	1049	02:12 PM Nov 26, 2011 by NeilandRaine
	solo (Preview) Hi Lynda. I enjoyed your article.	the rocket	0	521	01:58 PM Nov 26, 2011 by the rocket
	Jump in diesel pump price. (Preview) Just drove past the BP service station and the diesel price has jumped 6 cents per litre. Christmas must be getting close. Cheers, John	grumpy-j	25	1358	01:25 PM Nov 26, 2011 by 03_troopy
	tv? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well we have the tent and pretty much all of our bits and pieces are assembled and ready for our foray into "grey nomad world" in January.I know this seems to defeat the purpose of camping etc but what do you guys do as far as TV reception goes? we recently acquired a small TV and thought it would...	sue e	34	10465	12:43 PM Nov 26, 2011 by 03_troopy
	WINGMAN RV AERIEL (Preview) Any thoughts on whether this add on to your caravan TV for HD Digital sets works.....cheap enough, but is it a waste of money & if so, what alternatives are available.	whiteman	13	871	10:49 AM Nov 26, 2011 by Cupie
	Front page story on Karijini NP (Preview) Cindy's story of a death at Dales Gorge with a little boy still in hospital, reminded me of all the signs and warnings at the gorges in that park. The climb down into Dales was steep and care was needed, though there was a good path and hand rails. Perhaps they went down the other end which is rated as more d...	Gerty Dancer	18	1335	10:01 AM Nov 26, 2011 by glassies
	The Bradley Wolf Braeve Heart Retreat near Agnes Waters Qld (Preview) Anyone been here? #112 in CAW 6. I'd like to know if it's as nice as it sounds.	Beth54	0	687	09:56 AM Nov 26, 2011 by Beth54
	Funny or Strange Creek Names ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Don't you often wonder how the names of some places, creeks, rivers etc come about?? What are some of the funniest or stange names of CREEKs you have come across in your travels. We've all crossed a Sheep Station Creek or a Sandy Creek or even Dead Mans Gully which are pretty common so let's look past the o...	Boroma577	44	9292	09:54 AM Nov 26, 2011 by Boroma577
	Need Help (Preview) My home page keeps telling me I have 2 new private messages and I can't get rid of it, though I feel I have answered all my PM's anyone got any ideas how to get rid of it as it is really annoying........	pauline	17	847	12:06 AM Nov 26, 2011 by Boroma577
	FUNNY SIGNS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We had a thread about funny creek names, what about funny signs, if you have seen one take a pic and post. I will kick it off	goinsoon	57	2596	11:51 PM Nov 25, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	A frame advice -Model Chalet (Preview) Greetings from wet wet wet NSW. We have just purchased our van from a lovely man in QLD and are travelling back to sunny Melbourne when we just happened to be travelling through a wet period along the coast. Question- Condensation on the metal hinge areas of A frame- is this normal? Does anyone have inno...	saab and jen	6	6557	10:26 PM Nov 25, 2011 by saab and jen
	WA Bushfires (Preview) Hoping you are all safe from the fires Westralians! My thoughts are with those people whose homes are in danger or already gone.	Gerty Dancer	24	1539	08:33 PM Nov 25, 2011 by justjo
	Tassie weather (Preview) A glorious sunny day in Tassie. Hope it stays that way for a while. Haven't had too many warmer days yet.	suenterry	25	1381	05:51 PM Nov 25, 2011 by Geoff n Jen
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