The Grey Nomads - General

orid · orid

I'm thinking of purchasing a new tow vehicle, My short list . Ford Ranger 3.0 litre. D max latest model Triton gls premium , Anyone have these , comments appreciated . Regards Orid

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

It appears that there may be up to 25,000 Australians, trying to get back to Australia, from overseas As we all know, they are only allowed back, in dribs and drabs, due to the lack of quarantine facilitiesAlso, the airlines appear to be price gouging, or at least bumping the economy seats off the list...

Orana · Orana

Hi folks, I shall soon be buying a hybrid camper with outdoor kitchen. I'm sure there will be times when I will want to cook indoors -- flies, rain and so on -- and I'm wondering what may be the best, and safest cooker to use indoors. The gas won't be plumbed indoors so I'm wondering whether gas cylinders (w...

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

https://www.thegreynomads.com.au/classifieds/help-wanted/woombah-area-posted-5820/

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm thinking of treating myself to an early Christmas present ie. some night vision gear. It seems there are two types: 1 - photo multiplier tubes 2 - infrared/thermal PMT is serious tech and expensive ($10k+) so they're out and, very annoyingly, it seems they are illegal in Oz! Which leaves IR stuff o...

Giggleswick · Giggleswick

A thread similar to this may have been started before, if so, my apologies but no harm in starting again - bit of fun. In 2016 we were on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, driving to our B&B for the night in a little village called Finsbay. Driving along the scenery was nothing but hi...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

If you are near Toowoomba at the moment and love gardens come and see the Botanical Gardens at Queens Park and the Gardens at Laurel Bank Park. Took some time to have a look today before the Carnival of Flowers starts on the week end.

VJ · VJ

Hi everyone, Were travelling up the Pacific Highway and cant decide where to pull up for a few days. We will stay in a caravan park...somewhere between or within Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Id love to hear some opinions. We then plan to travel back down and stay in Moss Vale or nearby there.

pipes · pipes

Going back a few years ago, when doing interstate, I used NO DOZE to make an extra kilometer. They helped me to stay awake, keep alert, and were perfectly safe, Best of all, they were about five bucks a box. More recently, when asked by a young driver what was available to help him keep awake. I told him abo...

VJ · VJ

Hi everyone. We are towing our van to Shoalhaven, NSW from Albury. We are looking for the least Mountainest way to get there. Someone suggested we leave the Hume Highway at Goulburn and travel through Nerriga on to Nowra and then Shoalhaven. Has anyone done this? We want to avoid the Clyde Mountain and...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi, have a question. Can you use the trailermate to jack up the side of the caravan to change a tyre? Or is it just for jockey wheel or stand at front of van? Thanks -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 16th of September 2020 05:25:52 PM

travelyounger · travelyounger

We have been going to national parks since cov19 restrictions ended in both states mainly on the coast in NSW before the border was shut and have just spent 30 days at inskip point QLD and now in Carnarvon Gorge MT Moffart NP and the ranger said bookings are up from 1000 persons to 6000 persons since rest...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning everyone, We just got a Seniors Card offer of 12 reds + 3 Free to try + free delivery. Has anyone tryed these. Good, Bad, or neutral. Some feed back if you please. We have committed, as we like a drop or three. = $ 8.00 per bottle. Old & Grey

vince56 · vince56

Hi All I was talking to a friend recently about the diesel heater in my van and how much I enjoy the heating, economy and convenience of the unit. To my dismay the response was that he didn't need to fit one to his van as he uses a camping heater inside! The heater he is talking about is the open flame radian...

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

Enjoying the peace and quiet on a station north of White cliffs - well, except for the buzz of the blowies, when a couple of 4wds towing camper trailers rolled in. Loud 4-way conversation deciding where to set up camp, and then one considerate chap got out his battery powered leaf blower and spent 10 m...

Gonwanda · Gonwanda

https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/queensland-fruit-farmers-face-a-chronic-shortage-of-fruit-pickers/news-story/489e828694ae10d3...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

https://www.caradvice.com.au/880606/car-recalls-australia/?utm_source=Nine-Front-Page&utm_medium=Referral

gandk · gandk

I would like to ad a checkerplate box to the the very solid rear bumper of my Goldstream RV Offroader to carry a Baby Webber. The van came with two steel gerry can holders on the rear and was thinking of removing one of those. The box I have would not extend past the spare wheel that is already on the bumper. ...

Speakup · Speakup

Hi all, I recently purchased a Westport 1998 and Im having trouble with the internal lights when on mains power. All other stuff is working, aircon, tv, fridge. I took out the 2 batteries to have them tested and when I put them back in the lights didnt work. Im not sure how the 12v system works but I ass...

iana · iana

I cringe when I see fuel containers on top of vehicles, or otherwise in full exposure to the sun. At one place where i worked, the crews out on the job had fuel containers, Jerry cans. One day one of the workers opened a metal jerry can, and was sprayed with fuel, the can under pressure from being exposed to...

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	D max vs Triton vs Ranger ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm thinking of purchasing a new tow vehicle, My short list . Ford Ranger 3.0 litre. D max latest model Triton gls premium , Anyone have these , comments appreciated . Regards Orid	orid	53	3170	04:55 PM Sep 20, 2020 by orid
	Aussies stuck overseas during Pandemic (Preview) It appears that there may be up to 25,000 Australians, trying to get back to Australia, from overseas As we all know, they are only allowed back, in dribs and drabs, due to the lack of quarantine facilitiesAlso, the airlines appear to be price gouging, or at least bumping the economy seats off the list...	Tony Bev	25	1303	03:14 PM Sep 20, 2020 by Greg 1
	Caravan cooking (Preview) Hi folks, I shall soon be buying a hybrid camper with outdoor kitchen. I'm sure there will be times when I will want to cook indoors -- flies, rain and so on -- and I'm wondering what may be the best, and safest cooker to use indoors. The gas won't be plumbed indoors so I'm wondering whether gas cylinders (w...	Orana	11	1726	01:25 PM Sep 20, 2020 by Sailfish
	Work available in exchange for a site (Preview) https://www.thegreynomads.com.au/classifieds/help-wanted/woombah-area-posted-5820/	Tony LEE	24	2084	09:30 AM Sep 20, 2020 by Rob Driver
	Night vision equipment (Preview) I'm thinking of treating myself to an early Christmas present ie. some night vision gear. It seems there are two types: 1 - photo multiplier tubes 2 - infrared/thermal PMT is serious tech and expensive ($10k+) so they're out and, very annoyingly, it seems they are illegal in Oz! Which leaves IR stuff o...	Mike Harding	5	1082	12:43 PM Sep 19, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Well, how about that……….. (Preview) A thread similar to this may have been started before, if so, my apologies but no harm in starting again - bit of fun. In 2016 we were on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, driving to our B&B for the night in a little village called Finsbay. Driving along the scenery was nothing but hi...	Giggleswick	5	1115	08:25 PM Sep 18, 2020 by Mobi Condo
	Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba (Preview) If you are near Toowoomba at the moment and love gardens come and see the Botanical Gardens at Queens Park and the Gardens at Laurel Bank Park. Took some time to have a look today before the Carnival of Flowers starts on the week end.	Gaylehere	4	658	08:14 PM Sep 18, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Port Macquarie or Coffs Harbour or anywhere in between? (Preview) Hi everyone, Were travelling up the Pacific Highway and cant decide where to pull up for a few days. We will stay in a caravan park...somewhere between or within Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Id love to hear some opinions. We then plan to travel back down and stay in Moss Vale or nearby there.	VJ	13	1467	02:35 PM Sep 18, 2020 by Kantiki
	What happened to NO - DOZE pills (Preview) Going back a few years ago, when doing interstate, I used NO DOZE to make an extra kilometer. They helped me to stay awake, keep alert, and were perfectly safe, Best of all, they were about five bucks a box. More recently, when asked by a young driver what was available to help him keep awake. I told him abo...	pipes	17	2357	12:23 PM Sep 18, 2020 by beiffe
	Best route from Albury to Shoalhaven advice (Preview) Hi everyone. We are towing our van to Shoalhaven, NSW from Albury. We are looking for the least Mountainest way to get there. Someone suggested we leave the Hume Highway at Goulburn and travel through Nerriga on to Nowra and then Shoalhaven. Has anyone done this? We want to avoid the Clyde Mountain and...	VJ	9	1588	11:00 AM Sep 18, 2020 by jontee
	Trailermate (Preview) Hi, have a question. Can you use the trailermate to jack up the side of the caravan to change a tyre? Or is it just for jockey wheel or stand at front of van? Thanks -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 16th of September 2020 05:25:52 PM	the rocket	8	1206	04:25 PM Sep 17, 2020 by SouthernComfort
	National parks NSW and QLD (Preview) We have been going to national parks since cov19 restrictions ended in both states mainly on the coast in NSW before the border was shut and have just spent 30 days at inskip point QLD and now in Carnarvon Gorge MT Moffart NP and the ranger said bookings are up from 1000 persons to 6000 persons since rest...	travelyounger	10	1223	02:04 PM Sep 17, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	seniors card wine offer (Preview) Morning everyone, We just got a Seniors Card offer of 12 reds + 3 Free to try + free delivery. Has anyone tryed these. Good, Bad, or neutral. Some feed back if you please. We have committed, as we like a drop or three. = $ 8.00 per bottle. Old & Grey	Old and Grey	10	1068	08:59 AM Sep 17, 2020 by Wanda
	Carbon Monoxide Danger (Preview) Hi All I was talking to a friend recently about the diesel heater in my van and how much I enjoy the heating, economy and convenience of the unit. To my dismay the response was that he didn't need to fit one to his van as he uses a camping heater inside! The heater he is talking about is the open flame radian...	vince56	24	1556	11:12 PM Sep 15, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	There goes the neighbourhood (Preview) Enjoying the peace and quiet on a station north of White cliffs - well, except for the buzz of the blowies, when a couple of 4wds towing camper trailers rolled in. Loud 4-way conversation deciding where to set up camp, and then one considerate chap got out his battery powered leaf blower and spent 10 m...	Tony LEE	8	1096	09:50 PM Sep 15, 2020 by landy
	Is fruit picking that hard? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/queensland-fruit-farmers-face-a-chronic-shortage-of-fruit-pickers/news-story/489e828694ae10d3...	Gonwanda	30	3272	11:35 AM Sep 15, 2020 by msg
	Current recalls, are you affected? (Preview) https://www.caradvice.com.au/880606/car-recalls-australia/?utm_source=Nine-Front-Page&utm_medium=Referral	SouthernComfort	1	825	09:30 AM Sep 15, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	ADDING A BBQ BOX TO REAR BUMPER? (Preview) I would like to ad a checkerplate box to the the very solid rear bumper of my Goldstream RV Offroader to carry a Baby Webber. The van came with two steel gerry can holders on the rear and was thinking of removing one of those. The box I have would not extend past the spare wheel that is already on the bumper. ...	gandk	19	2551	06:54 AM Sep 15, 2020 by gandk
	Centurion3000 Jayco Westport 1998 (Preview) Hi all, I recently purchased a Westport 1998 and Im having trouble with the internal lights when on mains power. All other stuff is working, aircon, tv, fridge. I took out the 2 batteries to have them tested and when I put them back in the lights didnt work. Im not sure how the 12v system works but I ass...	Speakup	7	1794	05:34 PM Sep 14, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Fuel containers exposed to the sun. (Preview) I cringe when I see fuel containers on top of vehicles, or otherwise in full exposure to the sun. At one place where i worked, the crews out on the job had fuel containers, Jerry cans. One day one of the workers opened a metal jerry can, and was sprayed with fuel, the can under pressure from being exposed to...	iana	12	2632	03:52 PM Sep 14, 2020 by Plain Truth
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