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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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Road Train Etiquette
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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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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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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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Emergency location beacons
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Can anyone recommend an emergency location beacon for use when traveling on land around Australia? If you have used one and can recommend a brand and model based on reasonable price preferably with no subscription required and ease of use please advise. Thanks. David
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camerons corner convoy
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Hello. I am currently planning a trip, probably easter / May this year, Starting from Campbelltown NSW, to Camerons Corner, going up thru White Cliffs, Tibooburra, the Camerons Corner. Returning to Broken Hill thru the Dingo Fence and Milparinka and Packsaddle. I will be driving an Isuzu MU-X 2wd,...
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Automatic Transmission
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Hi,AllI have a very peculiarly Transmission problem with my Imported 2008 Coaster and I cant seem to get it fixed.Vehicle Specification as follow:Model: BDG-XZB51-ZRTQ4Engine: Hino N04C-UB 4009 160 HP Turbo Inter cooled Transmission: Aisin Automatic 6 speed, S/N SA-2407, (A860E/A861E)His...
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Inverter 3000 watt
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I try to run my microwave 800 w only runs for 3 mins then Inverter cuts out
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Clamp Meter says Microwave is pulling over 100 amps???Is this normal??
Have set low Voltage Battery saver to 12 Volts When Inverter cuts out all 12vstuff still works so dont think its low Batter...
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POP TOP VS CARAVAN
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I'm sure I'm starting a war.... but we are about to buy a new van. We haven't owned one in nearly 20 years, but should we look at a second hand Pop Top or a full caravan. As a returning Caravanner we loved our previous PopTop, but we have been told we should consider buying a "full" caravan due to insulatio...
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Stevens Camp Warroora
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I have been invited to join some friends at Warroora - Stevens Camp. I have a Toyota Rav Hybrid AWD towing a Jpod Outback, The Pod has high clearance and is easy to tow but worried about clearance on the Toyota - does anyone have experience of this track? Also how arduous is the walk from the camping ground...
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The Way We Travelled - Early 1980's
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An old photo dug up from the early 1980's. I will find a front on photo too. Brought back memories. Share a memory of your early travels.
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WA: "Have you seen my radioactive isotope? I seem to have mislaid it"
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Bit of an issue in Western Australia with a radioactive isotope falling off the back of a truck: News item The news item shows a picture of a small (6 x 8mm) cylinder but I imagine (hope!) it was inside a safe of perhaps, something like, 600 x 600mm although it's possible the safe door opened and the isotop...
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Darwin Service Centre
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Will need to have our hybrid van serviced in Darwin the 3rd full week of June 2023. Would like to book it in now as I know how busy it gets up there mid-year.Can anyone recommend a business that can do bearings and a wheel alignment ?Cheers
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Alice Springs
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Hey, With the current violence that seem to be escalating in Alice, can anyone advise ona safe caravan park to stay at for our stop over in 2 weeks tim? cheers, Mark
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The monetary cost of being a nomad
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I have been a nomad for exactly four years and during that time have kept track of my spending in a spreadsheet, every expenditure has been recorded with the exception of a new car purchase two years past. Over those four years my expenditure has been reasonably consistent, a little higher in the first...
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Telstra Prepaid Changes
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I have a Tesltra prepaid 4G modem that i use when travelling, I normally recharge it for $150 which I think is 40gig of data for 6 months. They just sent me a notice that they are changing their plans - 1) access to 5G will be included with any plan if you have a compatible device and in an area where its avai...
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Jeep Sales
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https://unsealed4x4.com.au/declining-sales-increased-pricing-and-a-shifting-market-is-jeep-done-for/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Is+Jeep+done+for+in+Australia%3F&;utm_campaign=Unsealed+4X4+E...
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Unexpected Encounter
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My turn this morning to get out of bed to go down to the kitchen to make morning drinks. Tea for MrsTea & coffee for me. The outdoor undercover kitchen is reached via the carport. Whilst walking through the carport I stopped to examine a dense conglomeration of green ants which had accumulated on a s...
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