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I am getting 18.6v at the panels, and 12.1 v at the outletside of the solar regulater, but 12.68v at the battery. Is there some fault or is the 150amp hr battery fully charged?The leds on the re which some battery state say its not fully charged. Strange, because it runs the fridge and the lights no proble...

Hi All For many years we have been part of setting up of tours to the Horizontal Falls in Talbot bay here in the Kimberley We would like to make all travellers to this natural Icon aware that the company Pegasus Metals is now in the process of proceeding to acquire the Falls for mining Copper, they ca...

Well, if you're lucky you learn something new each day. Currently in Gracemere (Rockhampton) and went to check out the local wall to mark the 'Tropic of Capricorn' as it's on a different corner (Further south) than shown on the town map. Checked the latitude with my GPS Navigator and found that it wasn...

In the latest GN front page, there is a story about outback nasties etc, and it mentions "Drop Bears".........can anyone tell me what they are? See this bit or read the front page; "Venomous snakes by the bucketload! Dingoes! Crocodiles! Drop Bears the list goes on and on." I...

Hi all, Although I havent posted for some time, I have been watching posts being written and waiting to find myself a van. Excitment about my being able to get going has'nt wained until today...I bought a small pop top caravan. Now the excitment has turned to "what do I do next". Can someone...

Any forum members heading this way for the Masters Games for 9th-16th October? Have just registered as a volunteer. Should be a good week. Some of the Celebrity guests are Daryl Summers, Molly Meldrum, James Reyne, Ross Wilson , Wendy Matthews and Shannon Nolls. Patron is Dawn Frazer.

just read the posting on todays nomad frontpage, and I am as angry as all hell about it, folks leaving their mates behind, no not husbands or wives, although I could uderstand that at times, the mates that I am talking about is our little four legged buddies, I am most upset and very angry that an animal t...

Hi folks, As a recent purchaser of a "Noels Island Star" caravan (Adelaide), I have had some harrowing experiences with the quality of the van. e.g. Air vents (3) leaked and then broke. 3 lights stopped working. Cupboards not aligned. Filter tap and sink leaked after first week. Chassi a...

We have started to get water damage around the toilet wall base. I suspect it is coming from the holding tank as the stain is "blue" in colour. This is the same colour as our holding tank additive. The only place I can find any water is on the sliding panel which covers the circular "slid...

Hi everyone, We have just sold our house and would like to do the grey nomad thing around Australia. We are looking at buying a 4x4 and camper trailer but unable to purchase this until we have the money from the house so would like to know if anyone has had experience in purchasing vehicles with no perman...

Sorry for sounding like a novice, it's because I am! What is the opinion of people regarding these expander vans? I sort of didn't consider them as I thought that the design may be negative to the solidarity and general wear and tear on the caravan. However, there is no doubt that they do offer terrific...

G'day everyone, I have a post regarding members who have toured Tasmania and any recommendations/suggestions/tips for 2 GN's touring the state for 4 weeks. We would like to use National parks for camping as we prefer them and enjoy bush walking etc. Not all our stays will be parks so any suggestions f...

Been there done that, all went well with no problems. Had enough of city life for a few years, bring back the bush.LOL. Dougie, left it to some one else,s jokes to keep a smile on the dial for the week. Hope they done a good job. Back to the G/Coast in 2.5 weeks for the wedding, How did we manage work as well??...

Thought I would make comment on here as unable to Email to make comment at the end of the stoy on front page. Two years ago I struck Locusts somewhere between Jerilderie and Nerrandera I think it was. Certainly in the general area. It was around November on my way south and lasted 30 ks. When I stopped at th...

Hi guys I'm so excited I'm doing my first trip, my sons inlaws invited me along so it will be good to have someone there to help me park for my first trip. It would be great to catch up with some other members if anyones going to be there. I think there's some kind of country music festival on (not that I'm a g...

this email was sent to me i thought i would pass it on to you all be safe out there guys Worth Passing On! This is happening now! Sad, especially if you are inclined to 'help' people... While driving on a rural end of the roadway on Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a bla...

Hi All, a good weekend got even better with a visit from Ma (Elaine and Bob). A quick coffee and chat turned into a great couple of hours. What a lovely couple and with so much in common, it was like talking to old friends. Can only recommend catching up with fellow G.N's whenever possible. Have a good trip...

Ma, you were going to tell me about the ribbons when you came to stay, but you got detoured via Richmond! Tell me about the ribbons please.

Hi Everyone, I have just purchased 2 x 200 watt solar panels and wish to find the most efficient way to wire them in,in series. Both panels have three (3) posts, consistng of earth,power out and a second power out,which has a diode between the 2 power out poles. How do I connect in series without damaging...

I have broad shoulders and a big mouth so I will start the ball rolling on this one as it is a pet of mine... It's time we got a concerted and group effort started to force the government into giving us a Federal Registration and License for all of us Nomads...... Many of us just use the address of our relativ...