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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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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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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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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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How to start a/c on generator
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If you are having trouble starting your a/c on the genny, try this. It is the combined current draw of both fan and compressor at start up that trips the overcurrent protection on medium gennys.
Try running the fan only for a few moments before switching to cool. This way you only have two individual st...
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Improvements and changes to a camper trailer
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The first thing I changed on the camper was the water pump. The original pump was very noisy which I replaced with a shurflo pump (I think that was the name), much quieter. I also made a stainless steel box to house the pump in. The other change I recently made was to replace the original shockers with Pedd...
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Beaut little mini dehumidifier 12v or adapter
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ALDI Stirling dehumidifier for the hot sticky weather when off grid and ac not a proposition.
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Is this legal weight
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Totally confused trying to work out weights. Here are the figures: GVM 3150kg Kerb weight 2455kg GCM 6250kg Payload 695kg Weight in vehicle with 2 passengers 293kg Caravan weight 3400kg Tbw 300kg When I add kerb weight, load weight and tbw I come up with 3048kg. Add the van weight of 3400kg and im over...
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Followup to "2700kq tow max and compromise on caravan .. or new tow veichle"
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Hi all, after much back and forth - van needed to fit the tow veichle, a bmw x5 se that has a max of 2700kq , or buy a new tow veichle - we finally made a move and decided to go for a Bailey Rangefinder caravan. With a "starting" tare of 1950 kq and 130 kq ball weight, it was the lightest we could find where all th...
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Bench dinette seat removal
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Hi all, Brand new members here. First post. After some advice from you seasoned travelers. We travelled up the middle and down the west coast for 3 months in 2014 and did the east coast in 2018. We're about to buy our retirement van and want to have recliners. Option 1 - brand new build with recliners o...
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NSW caravan information
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https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2023/Caravan%20Safety.pdf
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Alpine Highway
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can any one tell me what is the Alpine highway like to drive , will be in a MUX 2017 pulling a 17' 6" single axle caravan Some people say stay off it, others say great adventure , Or is it a take your time and enjoy We will be stopping in bright for a couple of nights heading off First week in Dec
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How do I change password please
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As above. Thankyou for help
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Starlink, good bad or ugly?
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Hi, Been looking at Starlink as entertainment in the outback, just wondering what experience people have with the system and any issues to look out for. I have heard that they can be connected to your phone to have communication similar to sat phones, any comments please?
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Diesel vs Petrol Hybrid
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There is a story if a couple that owned a Subaru while towing to achieve 16.3 L/100km so they updated to a Toyota hybrid Kluger to tow a 1525kg (atm) Bailey caravan and achieve as low as 10.6 but commonly 11.5 L/100km. In comparison our new Kia Sportage GTline diesel 8sp auto achieves 11.5-12.5 L/100km....
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2nd Van Timber Frame
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Hi all, I am looking at getting my 1st caravan. Have my eye on a 2nd hand 2018 Lotus( approx 70k). As it is a timber frame model, are there any tell tale signs that I can look at that might say it has had a leak and may in later on rot the timber. Would obviously be looking for and staining on wall or flooring, a...
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Follow up to LPG gas tank on the roof
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Taking into consideration everyone's comments, and my actual situation I have decided to go with the two small gas tanks on the roof and my fire extinguisher is going to be bolted to the floor under the passenger seat (I've realised that the release catch is fairly easy to operate). I am a 'just in case'...
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2019 Retreat Fraser drawbar colour
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Does anyone know the name of the colour of the caravan drawbar? I have been touching up the rust spots on the drawbar of our 2019 Retreat Fraser and what I thought was a close match from Bunnings is way off (Metallic Grey). Please don't say, "GREY" as there are about 39485674932040586 shades of grey i...
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