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None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...
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What's the weather like where you are?
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Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...
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MAGIC Place you have been...
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For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...
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The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.
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Fire Updates
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for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM
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GN Merchandise update
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Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...
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Vodafone alleges rival Telstra misled customers on mobile coverage
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-19/vodafone-tpg-claims-telstra-coverage-less-than-advertised/105300124Vodafone
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2 Litre Ford Ranger Bi Turbo
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Hi all. What do you reckon the maximum 2 Litre Ford Ranger Bi Turbo could tow safely. Cheers
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Getting to Mt Augustus
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Hi all, We are thinking of heading to Mt Augustus from Perth in July or August. I will be towing a 22' 2700kg gross onroad van with the new v6 Ford Ranger. Just wondering if any one has done the trip and if they have any tips. Thanks all. Cheers Drummo
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Kimberlies - stick with the plan or bail out given current flood watch
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Hello I was told today that there is a flood watch for the Kimberlies. We wont be doing the Gibb River. A few day trips from Kununurra, then onto Derby via Fizroy Crossing. Then off to Broome and Cape Leveque. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can still do day trips from Kununurra to either Five Fing...
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De-Humidifier for Campervan?
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I was just checking our Campervan for a trip and found some gungy black mould! It was between the bed mattress and the fridge, so maybe caused by the warmth of the fridge (it stays on while parked up). Thankfully easy to clean up and no damage. Would it be worth leaving a de-humidifier going in the van whe...
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Access to INSKIP POINT
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Can anybody update on access to Inskip Ppint - specifically SAWARAK camps for a 21 ft van and regular 4WD. Or would DORRIGO be a better choice? This is the trouble with having to book in advance - without being able to see the place it's pretty difficult to decide wether we want to even stay! Appreciat...
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Privacy - what's that?
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Note: Automakers can collect intimate information that includes biometric data, genetic information, health diagnosis data, and even information on peoples sexual activities when drivers pair their smartphones to their vehicles. The automakers can then take that data and sell it or share...
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question regarding ball weights
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Hi chaps, I have been reading with much confusion and interest regarding the legality of ball weights, without going deep into the subject could somebody please tell me what my tbw should be on my rig. The car is a 2016 land Rover disco series 4 v6 diesel with a stated ball weight of 350kg as long as my gvm i...
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What size DC-DC chargers are you using?
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Hi people, hoping to get an idea of what's being used and what is reasonable. I am running an enerdrive 40a dc-dc in the canopy of the car, but have it set to 20a at the moment. I am now towing a caravan (god help me!) and it is currently running 1 x 25a dc-dc to the van batteries. There is another 25A unit avail...
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Houghton Aircon on Poptop roof?
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Apologies if this has been asked - the Forum Search function doesn't appear to be working. I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft Poptop which currently has a Truma Saphir under-bunk aircond installed. According to the specifications it has 2.4kW max cooling power however over this past summer (with d...
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Road condition from Armidale to Coutts Crossing Grafton
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If anyone is thinking about towing a reasonable sized van along this route think again! We just travelled yesterday and the road conditions are nothing short of atrocious! LARGE pot holes in middle of road along the route, heaps of truck damage on road sides, road works with traffic lights in about th...
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Parts
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Finding many stockists are short on various Dometic and other manufacturers parts, incl window blades, Thetford stove parts etc. I ordered a part from the USA and received it at my door in 2 days. 1/2 the price in Aus, incl the exchange rate and shipping.
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Englaon TV’s
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Im want to replace our current cheap 12v tv in the van and looking at the Englaon 24 I would like to be able to connect to my modem and watch Netflix, 7 +, tenplay etc and have good sound is there any other alternative, also Bunnings online seem to have it a lot cheaper ? https://www.bunnings.com.au/engla...
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2008 Iveco daily intercooler
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Hi all we have a 2008 Iveco daily 3 ltr turbo diesel motorhome named Molly can anyone direct me to get a new intercooler for her thats not going to cost a kidney cheers and thanks Rosie Glenny and Molly
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