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thegreynomads.com.au is a worth while way of entering the whole Web site rather then going to straight to the forum , I have seen people who have been asking question which is all explained on the web site and a lot of good stories and information

It's about time you boofheads had something interesting to read hehe. So I copied this interesting article about why PC sales are declining and mobile devices are on the increase: Tom Ehrich on Life & Faith Apr 11, 2013 01:47 pm ...

Howdyeeeee Nomads, May I stop here for awhile, and try to b serious for a moment , Julie and Me have had the privilege, for a week now, to get to know Steve, Here's a man who has lived life , and at this point , can still put a smile on his face, thanks Steve for reminding me that life is worth while,,,,, l...

hi all , just wondering if any one has a motor home with a slide out room ie you know the ones like the lounge or the bed room extends, what are these like are they worth it??

On the ferry at Sorrento waiting for it to take us to Queenscliff. Will be catching up with Kiwi-as and an old radio station friend before heading for SA. We will be in the state until about mid Nov. we are really looking forward to spending time in this state.

2006 Pajero 3.2 turbo intercooled diesel, 5 sp auto, 2" lift, bullbar, winch, storage drawers, dual batteries,3' mandrell bent exhaust, uhf, boost gauge, rear view camera, snorkel, rhino rack and awning. Home is a 1997 Jayco Starcraft, 16', poptop, twin singles, front kitchen, airconditi...

We are traveling the block at the end of the month (Sydney, Broken Hill, Port Auguster, Darwin, Broome, Perth and Sydney with various side trips). Due to our rig it will be bitumen and good gravel (no off road). We would like some tips on the Do's and Don't's along the way. Like I was told in WA country ar...

Is looking good for me to have the use of an old dwelling for a bit. Would be able to get the inside of the camper finished if i am not sleeping in there. not definate yet tho Dawa

Briefly, Installed a Tekonsha P3 last weekend. connected the van and I get "trailer not connected" showing on the P3. I checked the power at the brake drums and notice that I get power at both the wires that run into each magnet (Alko). The vehicle and trailer plug are wired correctly) I went...

I'm looking to buy a 25m 15A extension lead for the MH, any recommended brand names, suppliers, or pitfalls would be helpful.

Do any GNs have the ArkPak "portable power station"? I mean the relatively new, black one with a built-in inverter etc. selling for about $400+, NOT the older, simpler, blue-topped battery box model. They look as though they would be useful on the road, including the availability of a DC...

has anyone got any say on what to get at a fair price

I recently removed the cover from my D-----C rooftop A/C to clean condenser and check drain holes and broke 3 of the 6 nylon push rivets (7mm) that hold the cover to the base. --- (having never seen them before, didn't know to depress the centre of the rivet to remove and re-use). Price of new rivets fr...

A terrific camp in beautiful South Gippsland Victoria ...called Shallow Inlet Foreshore Camping Reserve,it has a mixture of45 seasonal and 20 short term sites.Sites are all very generouse in size. Surrounded by Manor Gums,Banksias, tea tree and grass tree.Exceptionally well run by a committee...

G'day team, Yesterday I picked up my Satellite Phone from TC Communications after it was kindly donated to the Grey Nomad Website as the first place prize for the recent "Red" Photo competition. A really big thank you Cindy, TC Communications and everyone that voted for me. I went to Aubu...

Just found out today that Jaycar have opened at Browns Plains. They are at 29 Grand Plaza Drive if anyone is interested.

Just done some reserch on the legalities of towing mirrors, It states that if trailer or c/ van is wider than the vehicle's side mirrors, you must have towing mirrors. These can protrude up to 150mm(6 inches ) beyond the vehicle, but must be retractable. Their total width can exceed the 2.5m maximum fo...

Hi seasoned travellers. Any thoughts on 5th wheelers as against caravans for travelling for long periods> cheers

Good morning all If anyone is in the Toowoomba QLD area and need the services of a Tyre place please call into Beaurepaires at South Toowomba (coming from Warwick on the New England Highway just before the Warrego Highway Intersection). We had the need for another tyre for our trailer having totally s...

Beaut spot to camp is beside the Paroo river at Wanaaring , the road knowen as The Cut Line.The camp is 190k north of Bourke and 230k east of Tibooburra .The dirt track to camping area leaves the main road a few metres east of the towns pub,.The area can be accessed by all vihicles. But only in dry weather...