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Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, When you down load camps 6 to computer do you just get Name and co-ordinates to places or more details. Thanks

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Press release just issued - The Minister for Local Government, Bryan Green, said todayTasmania is very much open for business for caravan and motorhome tourists. I want to dispel rumours circulating in the wider caravan and motorhome sector in response to the recent decision from the Tasm...

pophog · pophog

we are at present at port agusta after 1 night at mt gambier ,1 night at gawler. weather at present bit wet but not too cold . we are still tossing up weather to go down port pirie way first or head along eyre highway .any nomads at foreshorer c/van park at present ? . pophog

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Help me please. Not sure if I don't understand or if I'm being fed more porky pies. Picked up the new tug this morning - Ford territory diesel, with a HR heavy duty tow pack and WDH. Now, I expected a brake controller (as we had one in the old tug). When I asked I was told we didn't need one as we have a connectio...

STEVO · STEVO

It was nearly three years ago that we planned to do the big lap but family births, marriages and unfortunately death kept us from going too far from home. Now, we a finally going to achieve our dream. Leaving Bargara we plan to be in Theodore, Qld tomorrow night then onto Rubyvale, and after that who k...

RosieW · RosieW

http://www.theadvocate.com.au/news/local/news/general/slap-for-councils-on-free-camping/2259372.aspx

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Another saftey tip, as most vans have a cabin hook on the door, thats the chrome hook that holds the door open & serves as a secondary catch when the door is closed. It has been known that some oxygen theives have placed this hook into it;s locator when the door is closed while the owners are inside &am...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new fortnightly e-newsletter later this week. ‘The Grey Nomad Times’ will contain stacks of great stories, product information, competitions and more. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it. Click here to learn more about it.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

We have just caught the tail end of another big storm that built to the south of us.Would not be suprised if there was more hail some where as the chill factor now is extremly cold. Thunder storms & hail in winter.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Ok, where does every one have their gas bottles refilled? I had two done yesterday at BCF (boating ,camping fishing ) I was quoted $14.25 per 4.5kg bottle. I presented my membership card,{You just fill in a application form , no cost involved} & paid $13.25 per bottle. I checked out a Coles servo wi...

Beth54 · Beth54

I've just rung Hyundai,,,which I should have done before my purchase,,,to check that I can fit a 'poly air bag coil helper' to Lucy without voiding my warranty. Yes I can! That's a load off my mind. An i30 sits a bit low anyway, so add 590kg of caravan and it's a worry, although it's way under the breaked t...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Crazy weather, the second hail storm in a week for the area, luckly it was small. Pic is the build up on our shade sail.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Called around this morning. All going good and should be ready to pick up tomorrow. They still can't find a speedo for her or the stay bar for the centre seat, and have suggested in my travels I go into as many wreckers as I can, show them what I need and they may come up with the right one. He will still keep hi...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Firstly I'm sick of this cold wet weather, move on will ya!! Next, I have just had a lovely tea, Bacon, Eggs, Tomatoes, Asparagus and Avocado. Very nice.

Palebushman · Palebushman

Hi to all of you great GN members, While enjoying a wonderful time up at the Mareeba Rodeo grounds recently, I was amazed at how many of the travelling folk there, were using their computers for on-line banking and purchases, and just trusting in their Anti-virus programs to prevent any Cybercrime a...

kandagal · kandagal

We eventually got away from Kalgoorlie after our very expensive breakdown. We are now just west off Ceduna & breathing great dsighs of relief. Cheers

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We've been travelling along with so many people for so long... I just want a quiet campsite for once!! Every free-camp has been packed, every caravan park is so busy it has become necessary to book ahead. We have met some really nice people, and a few others besides, and the conversation seems to always...

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

Elderly couple die in gas caravan accident A FAULTY gas line probably led to the deaths of an elderly couple inside their caravan in northwest NSW, police say. The bodies of Robert Graham, 83 and Irene Graham, 80, were found at a campground the Pilliga Bore Baths, at Pillaga, about 4.45pm (AEST) yets...

jules47 · jules47

...in Boonah, that is. Friday afternoon - much hilarity backing into my driveway - but settled in nice and comfortable. Helen is a lovely lady, I can see we will have a bit of fun. Heading down to Rathdowney today to bowl, Helen coming along to see the sites along the way. So in the space of two weeks I ha...

pophog · pophog

we head of sat from warrnambool on our trip to perth and surounding areas then back via streaky bay ,port lincoln 8 to 10 weeks or so .thanks to all who answered my previous post re nullarbor crossing very helpful . hope we catch up with fellow nomads during our travels . will let you know if we find the...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Camps6 (Preview) Hi, When you down load camps 6 to computer do you just get Name and co-ordinates to places or more details. Thanks	Mr Red	8	2624	03:21 PM Aug 17, 2011 by Ron and Shirley
	Tasmanian Free(dom) camps news.... (Preview) Gday... Press release just issued - The Minister for Local Government, Bryan Green, said todayTasmania is very much open for business for caravan and motorhome tourists. I want to dispel rumours circulating in the wider caravan and motorhome sector in response to the recent decision from the Tasm...	rockylizard	8	1108	03:10 PM Aug 17, 2011 by jimbo
	at present at port agusta foreshore caravan park (Preview) we are at present at port agusta after 1 night at mt gambier ,1 night at gawler. weather at present bit wet but not too cold . we are still tossing up weather to go down port pirie way first or head along eyre highway .any nomads at foreshorer c/van park at present ? . pophog	pophog	4	677	03:05 PM Aug 17, 2011 by beachball57
	Electric Brakes (Preview) Help me please. Not sure if I don't understand or if I'm being fed more porky pies. Picked up the new tug this morning - Ford territory diesel, with a HR heavy duty tow pack and WDH. Now, I expected a brake controller (as we had one in the old tug). When I asked I was told we didn't need one as we have a connectio...	Rip and Rosie	17	7082	10:29 AM Aug 17, 2011 by jack biggles
	We leave tomorrow! (Preview) It was nearly three years ago that we planned to do the big lap but family births, marriages and unfortunately death kept us from going too far from home. Now, we a finally going to achieve our dream. Leaving Bargara we plan to be in Theodore, Qld tomorrow night then onto Rubyvale, and after that who k...	STEVO	16	1402	08:12 AM Aug 17, 2011 by Dunmowin
	Oh for crying out loud............. (Preview) http://www.theadvocate.com.au/news/local/news/general/slap-for-councils-on-free-camping/2259372.aspx	RosieW	5	1049	07:31 AM Aug 17, 2011 by jimbo
	Another; (Preview) Another saftey tip, as most vans have a cabin hook on the door, thats the chrome hook that holds the door open & serves as a secondary catch when the door is closed. It has been known that some oxygen theives have placed this hook into it;s locator when the door is closed while the owners are inside &am...	justcruisin01	16	1201	07:50 PM Aug 16, 2011 by justcruisin01
	Newsletter (closed) (Preview) Hi all, We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new fortnightly e-newsletter later this week. ‘The Grey Nomad Times’ will contain stacks of great stories, product information, competitions and more. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it. Click here to learn more about it.	Webmaster	0	1164	05:07 PM Aug 16, 2011 by Webmaster
	More crazy; (Preview) We have just caught the tail end of another big storm that built to the south of us.Would not be suprised if there was more hail some where as the chill factor now is extremly cold. Thunder storms & hail in winter.	justcruisin01	8	1028	11:07 AM Aug 16, 2011 by NeilandRaine
	Where does? (Preview) Ok, where does every one have their gas bottles refilled? I had two done yesterday at BCF (boating ,camping fishing ) I was quoted $14.25 per 4.5kg bottle. I presented my membership card,{You just fill in a application form , no cost involved} & paid $13.25 per bottle. I checked out a Coles servo wi...	justcruisin01	26	2981	10:35 AM Aug 16, 2011 by beachball57
	LULU ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've just rung Hyundai,,,which I should have done before my purchase,,,to check that I can fit a 'poly air bag coil helper' to Lucy without voiding my warranty. Yes I can! That's a load off my mind. An i30 sits a bit low anyway, so add 590kg of caravan and it's a worry, although it's way under the breaked t...	Beth54	48	2410	09:50 AM Aug 16, 2011 by Smokeydk
	Crazy (Preview) Crazy weather, the second hail storm in a week for the area, luckly it was small. Pic is the build up on our shade sail.	justcruisin01	11	898	06:44 PM Aug 15, 2011 by jimbo
	Picking up Myrtle tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Called around this morning. All going good and should be ready to pick up tomorrow. They still can't find a speedo for her or the stay bar for the centre seat, and have suggested in my travels I go into as many wreckers as I can, show them what I need and they may come up with the right one. He will still keep hi...	Happywanderer	85	3753	06:14 PM Aug 15, 2011 by jack biggles
	Whose up for a chat about anything? ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) Firstly I'm sick of this cold wet weather, move on will ya!! Next, I have just had a lovely tea, Bacon, Eggs, Tomatoes, Asparagus and Avocado. Very nice.	Happywanderer	133	6559	08:17 AM Aug 15, 2011 by jules47
	Online Financial Security (Preview) Hi to all of you great GN members, While enjoying a wonderful time up at the Mareeba Rodeo grounds recently, I was amazed at how many of the travelling folk there, were using their computers for on-line banking and purchases, and just trusting in their Anti-virus programs to prevent any Cybercrime a...	Palebushman	11	1314	08:45 PM Aug 14, 2011 by gordon_adl
	Safely across the Nullabor (Preview) We eventually got away from Kalgoorlie after our very expensive breakdown. We are now just west off Ceduna & breathing great dsighs of relief. Cheers	kandagal	8	1057	08:10 PM Aug 14, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Busy season in the NW (Preview) We've been travelling along with so many people for so long... I just want a quiet campsite for once!! Every free-camp has been packed, every caravan park is so busy it has become necessary to book ahead. We have met some really nice people, and a few others besides, and the conversation seems to always...	Gerty Dancer	11	1266	06:13 PM Aug 14, 2011 by barrie
	Please be sure to check your gas lines on a regular basis. (Preview) Elderly couple die in gas caravan accident A FAULTY gas line probably led to the deaths of an elderly couple inside their caravan in northwest NSW, police say. The bodies of Robert Graham, 83 and Irene Graham, 80, were found at a campground the Pilliga Bore Baths, at Pillaga, about 4.45pm (AEST) yets...	gordon_adl	26	2632	01:35 PM Aug 14, 2011 by Vic
	Esmeralda has landed..... (Preview) ...in Boonah, that is. Friday afternoon - much hilarity backing into my driveway - but settled in nice and comfortable. Helen is a lovely lady, I can see we will have a bit of fun. Heading down to Rathdowney today to bowl, Helen coming along to see the sites along the way. So in the space of two weeks I ha...	jules47	5	816	09:39 PM Aug 13, 2011 by jules47
	1 more sleep (Preview) we head of sat from warrnambool on our trip to perth and surounding areas then back via streaky bay ,port lincoln 8 to 10 weeks or so .thanks to all who answered my previous post re nullarbor crossing very helpful . hope we catch up with fellow nomads during our travels . will let you know if we find the...	pophog	8	976	05:11 PM Aug 13, 2011 by Pejay
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