The Grey Nomads - General

DKay · DKay

Hi folks, I would like your comments on the rust on the axles of my van. It was delivered to me (new) in June 2010. (now 9 months old) Purchased from Noels Island Star in Adelaide. Built by Spaceland in Melbourne. Rust started to appear on gas bottles and chassi after 3 months. I approached Noels about th...

Beth54 · Beth54

I drowned my mobile phone with coffee yesterday. Knocked the cup over on the table, upon which was not only the mobile, but the landline handset too. Last night, both stopped working. So I went and bought a new mobile today, only to find, that most of my contacts were on the phone, not on the sim card. S...

pipes · pipes

One of the many types of driving work I have done, was to work with a long time friend, Jol Fleming. Jol and I go back more than 35 years, so when I rolled back into The Alice awhile ago, I assisted him with his 4X4 training programme. Jol never fails to amaze the people he teaches, because he has been wheelch...

beachball57 · beachball57

, ok where is it,, for years i have always wanted to go to the daintree rain forest of far nth queensland, well last year i did that so it's marked as having been there, now i'm looking for a place i have created in my head and just wonder if it exists in real life..... a river or lake or seaside most likely rive...

milo · milo

just wondering.. your post has gone a few pages back..

Antique Pete · Antique Pete

Hi The caravan show starts on the Gold Caost this weekend starting fri and finishing sun at the show grounds

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, I would like to post some comments on the Injune info centre for GN's travelling North on the A7, Roma...Injune...Carnarvon. This fantastic information centre has been substantially upgraded in recent times and the town deserves a big pat on the back for the effort that has gone int...

pipes · pipes

As previously mentioned, I have been travelling Oz, on and off, since 1960. Everything has changed since I lived in "Alice" when the population was about 3500. It, like so many many other parts of this country, was a place where you could leave the keys in your car, and the house unlocke...

howdrink · howdrink

Ok guys you are the best people to ask about Alice Springs we are thinking about going to Alice then on up to Darwin The boss has been talking to people and she reconds that she has been told it is getting very rough some people ( if you know what i meen) so my dear fellow travellers what do you guys think, as i...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Todays booklet which starts tomorrow Thursday 17th. Pages of camping gear. A couple of things that caught my eye were A portable clothesline that folds up and comes in its own bag like a fold up chair. Only 24.99. Stands 145 cm high. Also Fire blanket 1m x 1m Approved to Australian standards 4.99 Fire E...

Ma · Ma

If anyone is in the Moruya are - South Coast NSW - over the next 10 days or so come on out to the North Head Camp Ground. Just follow the signs to the airport and you can't miss it. Blue and I will be there doing a spot of fishing. Can't miss our van, it's the only one with 'BLUE & MA Ulladulla" on the bac...

gillyb · gillyb

I was advised by a friend of mine yesterday that I should have a cb radio incase I have any kind of problems on the road in an area where there may be no mobile signal. I spoke to a salesman at the Caravan supershow here in Melbourne today and because I was on a budget he suggested I purchase a hand held Uni...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Mate called today to tell me his 1500kg van was due for rego and it had gone from $320.00 in 2010 to $416.00 2011 , that's near enough to a 25% increase for what, more pot holed roads and privately operated toll ways , give me a break. They are good aren't they something which for most people would spe...

Firefly · Firefly

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/special-reports/before-and-after-interactive-photos-from-the-japan-earthquake-and-tsunami/story-fn7zkbgs-1226021185843

Landfall · Landfall

Not being the sharpest knife in the draw when it comes to computers, I can't work out how to include a photo in the "user details column?" Help! Dusty

brucenjude · brucenjude

We were going up the Clyde Mountain NSW south coast on the start of our trip to WA, just got to Pooh Bear Corner which is a very tight and steep pinch near the top when the Nissan Patrol stopped over heated and no traction . A chap stopped to help with the traffic in pouring rain when along came an emty ski...

Vic · Vic

http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/site/exhibitors.html

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, a new caravan park is opening in the Kimberly at turn off to Purnululu National Park ( Bungle Bungle's) and is located on Mabel Downs station. It will be able to be accessed by 2wd vehicles towing vans. Anticipated opening is May 2011, and dogs (under control) will be welcomed. It will f...

jimbo · jimbo

Can any one answer this question.....Telstra owns 49% and we (The Govt own 51% What is happening too the 51% What is it doing.....Telstra are treating us like pheasants...

jimbo · jimbo

Any of you good Nomads familiar with Cudo...A site that flogs suposed good deals and Bargains.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Rust on van axles (Preview) Hi folks, I would like your comments on the rust on the axles of my van. It was delivered to me (new) in June 2010. (now 9 months old) Purchased from Noels Island Star in Adelaide. Built by Spaceland in Melbourne. Rust started to appear on gas bottles and chassi after 3 months. I approached Noels about th...	DKay	12	2314	03:38 PM Mar 19, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	NEW PHONE (Preview) I drowned my mobile phone with coffee yesterday. Knocked the cup over on the table, upon which was not only the mobile, but the landline handset too. Last night, both stopped working. So I went and bought a new mobile today, only to find, that most of my contacts were on the phone, not on the sim card. S...	Beth54	15	1681	10:43 AM Mar 19, 2011 by Beth54
	Snatch straps, and the dangers. (Preview) One of the many types of driving work I have done, was to work with a long time friend, Jol Fleming. Jol and I go back more than 35 years, so when I rolled back into The Alice awhile ago, I assisted him with his 4X4 training programme. Jol never fails to amaze the people he teaches, because he has been wheelch...	pipes	6	2103	08:52 AM Mar 19, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	where is it (Preview) , ok where is it,, for years i have always wanted to go to the daintree rain forest of far nth queensland, well last year i did that so it's marked as having been there, now i'm looking for a place i have created in my head and just wonder if it exists in real life..... a river or lake or seaside most likely rive...	beachball57	11	994	08:35 AM Mar 19, 2011 by beachball57
	is she home yet Happy wanderrer.. (Preview) just wondering.. your post has gone a few pages back..	milo	18	1641	02:15 AM Mar 18, 2011 by shadyandme
	Gold Coast Camping Fishing and Caravan show (Preview) Hi The caravan show starts on the Gold Caost this weekend starting fri and finishing sun at the show grounds	Antique Pete	2	1171	12:27 AM Mar 18, 2011 by yeoeleven
	Injune tourist information centre (Preview) G'day everyone, I would like to post some comments on the Injune info centre for GN's travelling North on the A7, Roma...Injune...Carnarvon. This fantastic information centre has been substantially upgraded in recent times and the town deserves a big pat on the back for the effort that has gone int...	ozi2	4	1058	10:49 PM Mar 17, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Alice Springs. My opinion (Preview) As previously mentioned, I have been travelling Oz, on and off, since 1960. Everything has changed since I lived in "Alice" when the population was about 3500. It, like so many many other parts of this country, was a place where you could leave the keys in your car, and the house unlocke...	pipes	23	2356	08:29 PM Mar 17, 2011 by Beth54
	Alice Springs (Preview) Ok guys you are the best people to ask about Alice Springs we are thinking about going to Alice then on up to Darwin The boss has been talking to people and she reconds that she has been told it is getting very rough some people ( if you know what i meen) so my dear fellow travellers what do you guys think, as i...	howdrink	19	2297	08:03 PM Mar 17, 2011 by wendyv
	Aldi, Specials that might be handy for us Nomads. (Preview) Todays booklet which starts tomorrow Thursday 17th. Pages of camping gear. A couple of things that caught my eye were A portable clothesline that folds up and comes in its own bag like a fold up chair. Only 24.99. Stands 145 cm high. Also Fire blanket 1m x 1m Approved to Australian standards 4.99 Fire E...	Happywanderer	12	2858	04:59 PM Mar 17, 2011 by Beth54
	ANYONE ON THE SOUTH COAST NSW (Preview) If anyone is in the Moruya are - South Coast NSW - over the next 10 days or so come on out to the North Head Camp Ground. Just follow the signs to the airport and you can't miss it. Blue and I will be there doing a spot of fishing. Can't miss our van, it's the only one with 'BLUE & MA Ulladulla" on the bac...	Ma	2	702	10:36 AM Mar 17, 2011 by Ma
	Advice on CB radio please (Preview) I was advised by a friend of mine yesterday that I should have a cb radio incase I have any kind of problems on the road in an area where there may be no mobile signal. I spoke to a salesman at the Caravan supershow here in Melbourne today and because I was on a budget he suggested I purchase a hand held Uni...	gillyb	20	2589	09:39 AM Mar 17, 2011 by gillyb
	Is there No end to the rip off's (Preview) Mate called today to tell me his 1500kg van was due for rego and it had gone from $320.00 in 2010 to $416.00 2011 , that's near enough to a 25% increase for what, more pot holed roads and privately operated toll ways , give me a break. They are good aren't they something which for most people would spe...	Wombat 280	19	1946	11:46 PM Mar 16, 2011 by Beth54
	Interactive Link for Japan (Preview) http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/special-reports/before-and-after-interactive-photos-from-the-japan-earthquake-and-tsunami/story-fn7zkbgs-1226021185843	Firefly	9	899	09:22 PM Mar 16, 2011 by Firefly
	Photos (Preview) Not being the sharpest knife in the draw when it comes to computers, I can't work out how to include a photo in the "user details column?" Help! Dusty	Landfall	18	1647	08:31 PM Mar 16, 2011 by Landfall
	A Must for all Nomads on and off the Black Top A good Snatch Rope (Preview) We were going up the Clyde Mountain NSW south coast on the start of our trip to WA, just got to Pooh Bear Corner which is a very tight and steep pinch near the top when the Nissan Patrol stopped over heated and no traction . A chap stopped to help with the traffic in pouring rain when along came an emty ski...	brucenjude	3	863	06:47 PM Mar 16, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Perth Caravan and Camping Show - 17-21st March 2011 inclusive (Preview) http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/site/exhibitors.html	Vic	0	419	12:36 PM Mar 16, 2011 by Vic
	New Bungle Bungle caravan park ( 1 2 ) (Preview) G'day everyone, a new caravan park is opening in the Kimberly at turn off to Purnululu National Park ( Bungle Bungle's) and is located on Mabel Downs station. It will be able to be accessed by 2wd vehicles towing vans. Anticipated opening is May 2011, and dogs (under control) will be welcomed. It will f...	ozi2	30	4485	12:03 PM Mar 16, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Telstra! (Preview) Can any one answer this question.....Telstra owns 49% and we (The Govt own 51% What is happening too the 51% What is it doing.....Telstra are treating us like pheasants...	jimbo	13	1379	09:45 AM Mar 16, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Cudo (Preview) Any of you good Nomads familiar with Cudo...A site that flogs suposed good deals and Bargains.	jimbo	5	836	02:21 PM Mar 15, 2011 by jimbo
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