The Grey Nomads - General

suenami · suenami

Hi All, Three weeks into sheep/wheat sitting. Checking on sheep in various paddocks/water runs, etc. on a 4-wheel dune buggy (with Susie their x kelpie), watching wheat grow, checking rain gauge, feeding cats, dog and chooks. Gallivanting around myriad dirt roads in a 4wd Patrol ute (with dog on t...

Wombat · Wombat

Which is considered best for "jacking" a vehicle (Including the Van), HiLift Jack, Bottle Jack or, Bull Bag exhaust jack?. Only jacks I have ever used were Bottle and Trolley Jacks hence, I ask. Regards Noel

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

G,day all, just a question . I have noticed no imput from Davo . I heard there was a rumble in here while I was on the road, hope all all is well in that department. I am hoping he is not ill or like could some one fill me in about our hard working mate. Dave

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/84/Sail_your_caravan_through_the_Nullarbor_winds/

Firefly · Firefly

Hi all. Just a question on your internet connection when you all travel. Is there a good deal out there for wirless internet? Our last trip we logged on at MacDonalds as we found them but they are not everywhere. We spoke to a couple at Jabiru who were very unhappy with their connection because of the cost...

Ma · Ma

Does anyone remember where the posts for the toilet additives instead of buying the commercial ones?? Think there was something to do with Napisan or some such. Have done a search but nothing comes up. Thanks in anticipation Ma

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Anyone have any reports of this road from Delegate to Orbost, Looks very windy (suited to clockwork cars) and also looks to be unsealed from Delegate to the Vic border...

tezza · tezza

Hi, can anyone tell me a good place in W.A. to scource side steps for 2006 2.9lcrdi tyerracan? also we would like to soften the ride as we will not be offroadin but will be towing about 1400k. it does not have the treck and tow fitted . We would appreciate any advice about how to go about getting a smoother ri...

dave06 · dave06

solution (1) 100 ML MYO DISINFECTANT 1 cup borax dissolved in hot water 1 cup cloudy ammonia add water to make up 2 ltrs add 150 ml to top tank on change over solution 2 1 ltr pineoclean 1 ltr cloudy ammonia 1 cup borax dissolved in hot water place 150 ml in top tank on change solution 3 bottle of cloudy ammon...

Vic41 · Vic41

Something we all do but nobody seems to talk about much. Some have porta potties others use buckets or other containers. What do you or others use and how do you dispose of the contents? This applies to caravan parks (not everyone wants to go out in the rain or cold at night, also for security reason...

tezza · tezza

We have bought a 2006 terracan and our truck type mirrors will not grip on the bottom of the door. What sort of mirrors do other terracan drivers use?

Poe07 · Poe07

I hope I'm not breaking any rules in being here as I am only 20yrs old. But I am doing a university assignment and thought it best to come straight to the source with my questions. I would like to know how many of you take on casual work while you embark on your adventures and what sort of work it is? Or What so...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/BuildingRoads/Projects/UrbanProjects/Pages/npbh.aspx#currentstatus

rocan · rocan

just finished loading the van and heading off tomorrow morning for 9 weeks to mt isa .alice springs and down into sth australia.don't know where we'll end up just know we have to be home in 9 weeks.no definite plans.just take things as they come. hope to meet some other forum members on the way. roy

Wombat · Wombat

After picking everyboy's brains over the last couple of months, we have put an offer in on a caravan, which was accepted. After what seemed like decades of searching dealers yards, we found a 23 foot Royal Flair Series 6 Van Royce at a good price. Had No 3 son (Used to be a used car salesman) go over it with a...

PeterM · PeterM

We are planning a 1 year (approximately) trip around Australia and have a couple of key questions. 1. We are starting in Brisbane in October and thought we should head south for the summer which means travelling clockwise. We have heard travelling anti-clockwise is better because of wind direction...

itching to go · itching to go

Hi All, new kid on the block. Can't wait to get out there. So many questions. I want to sell the house and just go and never look back, but cautious other half thinks not such a good idea. Need a home base. Would love some feedback on what decisions others have made. I want to work as we go but other half wond...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Yes OK you don't need to bash me over the head with the obvious this is not a pool forum.but im still at my home !!! But this so amazing i couldn't get over it.Had my pool water checked etc told i needed 7kgs of "a special ,magical " bioguard balance 100 pak at $45 .Did a search on the net see links...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/offers_20090827.htm

Wombat · Wombat

Jan 2010 and the 5 year lap is getting closer. This started me thinking about medical matters. Due to past employment, I am very familar with the WA Health and Hospital System in the country. I carry a very detailed doctors letter listing medical conditions, treatment and and medications. The lette...

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	My very first Farm Sit (Preview) Hi All, Three weeks into sheep/wheat sitting. Checking on sheep in various paddocks/water runs, etc. on a 4-wheel dune buggy (with Susie their x kelpie), watching wheat grow, checking rain gauge, feeding cats, dog and chooks. Gallivanting around myriad dirt roads in a 4wd Patrol ute (with dog on t...	suenami	14	1664	05:46 PM Sep 14, 2009 by BarbandDaz
	Which Is Best (Preview) Which is considered best for "jacking" a vehicle (Including the Van), HiLift Jack, Bottle Jack or, Bull Bag exhaust jack?. Only jacks I have ever used were Bottle and Trolley Jacks hence, I ask. Regards Noel	Wombat	9	1179	02:59 PM Sep 14, 2009 by Stefan
	Just wondering (Preview) G,day all, just a question . I have noticed no imput from Davo . I heard there was a rumble in here while I was on the road, hope all all is well in that department. I am hoping he is not ill or like could some one fill me in about our hard working mate. Dave	drongo & wendy	13	1020	02:23 PM Sep 14, 2009 by Rolly
	Nullabor Winds - Seasons, Months Etc (Preview) http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/84/Sail_your_caravan_through_the_Nullarbor_winds/	Vic41	2	578	08:00 AM Sep 14, 2009 by drongo & wendy
	Internet Access (Preview) Hi all. Just a question on your internet connection when you all travel. Is there a good deal out there for wirless internet? Our last trip we logged on at MacDonalds as we found them but they are not everywhere. We spoke to a couple at Jabiru who were very unhappy with their connection because of the cost...	Firefly	15	1868	07:25 AM Sep 14, 2009 by Stefan
	CAN'T FIND IT (Preview) Does anyone remember where the posts for the toilet additives instead of buying the commercial ones?? Think there was something to do with Napisan or some such. Have done a search but nothing comes up. Thanks in anticipation Ma	Ma	20	2419	10:23 PM Sep 13, 2009 by suenami
	Bonang Hwy???? (Preview) Anyone have any reports of this road from Delegate to Orbost, Looks very windy (suited to clockwork cars) and also looks to be unsealed from Delegate to the Vic border...	Basil Faulty	2	832	10:11 PM Sep 13, 2009 by suenami
	Help with Terracan (Preview) Hi, can anyone tell me a good place in W.A. to scource side steps for 2006 2.9lcrdi tyerracan? also we would like to soften the ride as we will not be offroadin but will be towing about 1400k. it does not have the treck and tow fitted . We would appreciate any advice about how to go about getting a smoother ri...	tezza	2	725	09:00 PM Sep 13, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	porta potty home made solutions ( 1 2 ) (Preview) solution (1) 100 ML MYO DISINFECTANT 1 cup borax dissolved in hot water 1 cup cloudy ammonia add water to make up 2 ltrs add 150 ml to top tank on change over solution 2 1 ltr pineoclean 1 ltr cloudy ammonia 1 cup borax dissolved in hot water place 150 ml in top tank on change solution 3 bottle of cloudy ammon...	dave06	38	26500	06:54 PM Sep 13, 2009 by Delta18
	Number 1's and Number 2's - What do you or your friends do? - Contents Disposal? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Something we all do but nobody seems to talk about much. Some have porta potties others use buckets or other containers. What do you or others use and how do you dispose of the contents? This applies to caravan parks (not everyone wants to go out in the rain or cold at night, also for security reason...	Vic41	30	9143	06:27 PM Sep 13, 2009 by jandas fun
	mirrors for terracan (Preview) We have bought a 2006 terracan and our truck type mirrors will not grip on the bottom of the door. What sort of mirrors do other terracan drivers use?	tezza	2	731	04:05 PM Sep 13, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	HI EVERYBODY! I'M RYAN (Preview) I hope I'm not breaking any rules in being here as I am only 20yrs old. But I am doing a university assignment and thought it best to come straight to the source with my questions. I would like to know how many of you take on casual work while you embark on your adventures and what sort of work it is? Or What so...	Poe07	4	984	12:42 PM Sep 13, 2009 by Poe07
	Kwinana Freeway Extension from Perth To Bunbury - Open 20.9.2009 (Preview) http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/BuildingRoads/Projects/UrbanProjects/Pages/npbh.aspx#currentstatus	Vic41	5	903	11:01 AM Sep 13, 2009 by Vic41
	heading off (Preview) just finished loading the van and heading off tomorrow morning for 9 weeks to mt isa .alice springs and down into sth australia.don't know where we'll end up just know we have to be home in 9 weeks.no definite plans.just take things as they come. hope to meet some other forum members on the way. roy	rocan	7	765	02:33 AM Sep 13, 2009 by Vic41
	It's Starting To Come Together (Preview) After picking everyboy's brains over the last couple of months, we have put an offer in on a caravan, which was accepted. After what seemed like decades of searching dealers yards, we found a 23 foot Royal Flair Series 6 Van Royce at a good price. Had No 3 son (Used to be a used car salesman) go over it with a...	Wombat	3	642	02:29 AM Sep 13, 2009 by Vic41
	Planning the big Trip (Preview) We are planning a 1 year (approximately) trip around Australia and have a couple of key questions. 1. We are starting in Brisbane in October and thought we should head south for the summer which means travelling clockwise. We have heard travelling anti-clockwise is better because of wind direction...	PeterM	4	808	05:58 PM Sep 12, 2009 by rosey
	To sell the house and never look back!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) Hi All, new kid on the block. Can't wait to get out there. So many questions. I want to sell the house and just go and never look back, but cautious other half thinks not such a good idea. Need a home base. Would love some feedback on what decisions others have made. I want to work as we go but other half wond...	itching to go	16	1522	11:50 AM Sep 12, 2009 by hotrodbus
	Swimming Pool chemicals (Preview) Hi Yes OK you don't need to bash me over the head with the obvious this is not a pool forum.but im still at my home !!! But this so amazing i couldn't get over it.Had my pool water checked etc told i needed 7kgs of "a special ,magical " bioguard balance 100 pak at $45 .Did a search on the net see links...	Stefan	2	739	08:47 PM Sep 11, 2009 by Vic41
	ALDI Specials from Thursday wonder what the little tags mean (Preview) http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/offers_20090827.htm	Basil Faulty	9	3096	07:50 PM Sep 11, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Doctors Letters (Preview) Jan 2010 and the 5 year lap is getting closer. This started me thinking about medical matters. Due to past employment, I am very familar with the WA Health and Hospital System in the country. I carry a very detailed doctors letter listing medical conditions, treatment and and medications. The lette...	Wombat	3	624	05:22 PM Sep 11, 2009 by Ma
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