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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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Van / car transport Perth to Brisbane
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were looking at going across to Brisbane from Perth beginning of May 2025, has anyone experienced transporting a vehicle/poptop caravan across via ship or train ? We have a 2014 grand Cherokee and a 2018 Windsor single axle poptop
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AL-KO wheel nuts
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Anyone know the size off wheel nuts for AL-KO 10 six stud Landcrusier electric brake drums ?
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Protecting ourPride & Joy (THE VAN)
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We have a Jayco Heritage 20 ft van. We do not have the van under cover. Hence it endures a lot of "muck" over all the van. I am using a spray-on general cleaner over the van in set areas and then using the gernie to clean it off. Then move on to the next space and repeat the process. Now the van looks clean and fre...
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Retirement villages accused of gouging older Australians in 'corporatised elder abuse'
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-30/retirement-villages-accused-of-gouging-older-australians/104407150
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Just grabbed these shots off the TV. Seems aged count for very little in this socialist gov. And another gripe - just been refused coverage from the health fund for a couple of tests ordered by the doctor. most irritating was the bowel cancer test - promoted right now on the TV as a free yearly recommen...
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a STICK THAT KEEPS RETURNING.
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The lies about blood pressure - and the danger of BP medications.
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Although hesitant to extend this article to others since some make a sport of opposing everything, here goes anyway - some will find it interesting. Doesn't apply to me because I'm not grey - I'm SILVER!! But driving can be a danger - and other info here will be of interest to most Greys.
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Opus campers
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Evening all,
Anyone travelling with, or know of people with an Opus camper?
Just looking for all the pros and cons.
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Western Australia Coast 9 to 12 months Trip Advice
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Hello everyone, my wife and I are taking a trip to W.A. for 9 to 12 months. Leaving home from Brisbane possibly June or July (flexible). We are asking advice as follows. We understand that if we head straight to Broome area, we need to leave there by end of Sept. If we started to head to Nullarbor /Esper...
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Wikicamps crashing
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Hi All
Just wondering if anyone is having issues with wiki camps crashing. Checked for updates etc. What is everyone using if not wiki camps?
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TPMS system - opinion
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A couple of days ago someone was making enquiry about these tire monitors. My post was lost it seems so here's the main portions of my opinion and a good source for these and all other electronic stuff at prices generally way below the third party sellers often quoted. All over a very interesting site...
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Hub/Brakes/Bearings temperature monitoring
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Keep a check on your wheels/hubs/drums each time you stop and maybe avert a possible calamity of biblical proportions. Lose a wheel/hub and imagine how you would control the rig! Any oncoming traffic???? I have had early warning of one brake drum getting a bit hot - the shoes were set too tight and wer...
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Just had to share this! Your new tug will be included.
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Apologies for the render - copied and pasted. Your Car Is No Longer a SanctuaryIt's a Surveillance Tool September 2, 2024, Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/your-car-no-longer-sanctuaryits-surveillance...Ford Motor Company is just one of many automakers advancing technology that we...
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Do you Grey Nomads believe that cyclists and cycletourers should be banned from the road, or are they entitled:
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like you to use the road for their quite enjoyment?. Why I am asking this question is I am coming back to bicycletouring with my dog, mainly on quiet country roads, and last weekend I was abused by a Bob and Marge Grey Nomad couple for being on the road out here. They actually followed me into a rest area, ju...
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