The Grey Nomads - General

dave06 · dave06

on the late news last night there was a story of a couple returning from a camping trip, didn't catch where it was, they were carrying two gas bottles in the boot of the car, somehow the valves were turned on, (accidental) burst into flames, he managed to get his wife out and unhook his trailer with the mo...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

g,day i sent a post on van antennas but ive lost it any clue how to find it lol

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi there fellow travellers/would be nomads Is there anyone in the forum group who has knowledge /experience with the above type vehicle. I am considering purchasing a 2006 low klm one.Any ideas what it should be worth ? I note it has a 3.0 lt turbo diesel as oposed to the new ones which seem to have a 2.4 lt...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

So we are in the grip of a heatwave that will end in humungous storms and we are all beavering away in the knowledge that after this heatwave the storms will cause flooding with possible loss of life ( yeah as if we are all boy scouts an are prepasred) meanwhile society as we know it is on the verge of collap...

Kantiki · Kantiki

There is so much fantastic, valuable information on this site, I want to be able to find it again in the easiest possible way. I have just read the "interesting figures" thread and discussed with hubby. As it will be some time before we can do the big trip, I love reading and collectiing hi...

Kenjo · Kenjo

Hi to all from an (old) Newbie.I would like to tap this pool of vast knowledge. First, a little background. Working with exploration companies in some very remote areas (mainly overseas unfortunately) I am not new to travel or the hazards thereof and have a pretty fair idea of what I need to be self suff...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Whilst browsing the net I came across a site dedicated to independant camping, I have included the URL in case anyone wishes to check it out. http://ozcamps.net/ Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John -- Edited by JRH at 16:29, 2009-01-28

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

I follow the blue skys, not the sun as such, and thank bloody goodness I left Vic and Sth aust when I did, you people down there are getting a little warm, its a lovely day here expected top 32 and humidity about 55%, jealous ,

VK3FEMT · VK3FEMT

Well finally got the jallopy in my hot furry hands. Its no hotel rialto, but whocares? Anyway, does anyone know of anyone in Victoria that knows their stuff about 3-way fridges (12v/240v/gas) as mine is not 3-way'ing. Runs on gas, although I have not tested this properly, just lit er up and made sure it...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Enjoy your Tasmanian adventure, Don't forget I want a full and comprehensive technical report on the ABT Railway..... Don't forget that if you go to Strachan you can get Huon Pine offcuts at the saw mill for DIY souvenirs, just check too if there is still a pile of XL sized mens clothes near the "of...

brickies · brickies

Is there any one out there that have had gas alarms fitted to there caravan or motorhome that can inform us about them

Bridgee · Bridgee

Following on from the 'motor vehicle insurance post' re being away from your garaged address for more than 90 days. We have just rang our insurance company RAC WA and was advised we are still covered so long as we have a current address where our vehicle is normally garaged. So can travel for 12 mon...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

This case should send up the price of a case to cover cab fares. Milo give me strength

ibbo · ibbo

I am amazed at the way fuel prices are today.Yesterday at Karuah u/l petrol was $109 cpl.Today would you believe $1.29.cpl.Heatherbrae ulp $1.30 cpr.Now the funny bit Diesel was only $1.24 cpl.We have to have protection from the blatant and arrogant fuel companies.Well thats my little whinge,com...

chezgo · chezgo

Well I'm back from my trip to Berry to the hot 40's for the rest of the week they say. I need some info on travelling on the ghan we are thinking about making the trip at the end of the year before the next wet seson. I have looked into pricing and have to go gold class to be able to take the car as wouldn't want to...

sgntbilko · sgntbilko

I have just been looking at the Caravan and Motor Home forum and they have been discussing what type of generator to use when camping which will run all the modern conveniences. I must be getting old and grouchy as I cannot for the life of me see the need for a generator when camping. Back in the days when I...

sgntbilko · sgntbilko

Good Morning happy campers, Just a question if I may? Been doing a fair bit of research re UHF radios to purchase, and have come to a conclusion that the GME is as good as the next one. The problem I am having, is what aerial to purchase. There are so many out there for all different types of situations and...

Young & Retired · Young & Retired

Hi fellow travellers Has anyone had any caravan window failures? We have had two failures (same windows on both occasions) and the van was less than 12 months old. Would appreciate any feedback.

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Answering Wombats writing on the thread of New Nomads, put me in mind of a trip I did up to Camerons Cnr in the 70s and across to Brisbane; My sistar ask me to take her two sons along with me and mine to Qld for Xmas ,This is the trip that taught us the meaning of being thirsty, young Nephew Noel 17, was drivi...

ibbo · ibbo

Oil at $34 per barrel.Sydney $1.25cpl.it is about time that we all let the oil companies and our governments know that we are sick and tired of being taken for dummies.Some radio talk back shows are really giving the oil companies a big serve,but know doubt it will fall on deaf ears.Perhaps if we all st...

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	talk about luck!!! (Preview) on the late news last night there was a story of a couple returning from a camping trip, didn't catch where it was, they were carrying two gas bottles in the boot of the car, somehow the valves were turned on, (accidental) burst into flames, he managed to get his wife out and unhook his trailer with the mo...	dave06	8	1037	06:21 PM Feb 3, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	a post (Preview) g,day i sent a post on van antennas but ive lost it any clue how to find it lol	drongo & wendy	4	673	09:06 AM Feb 3, 2009 by Xtrail51
	Nissan Navara 3.0 Diesel (Preview) Hi there fellow travellers/would be nomads Is there anyone in the forum group who has knowledge /experience with the above type vehicle. I am considering purchasing a 2006 low klm one.Any ideas what it should be worth ? I note it has a 3.0 lt turbo diesel as oposed to the new ones which seem to have a 2.4 lt...	Roostertales	3	931	08:33 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Roostertales
	current affairs.... (Preview) So we are in the grip of a heatwave that will end in humungous storms and we are all beavering away in the knowledge that after this heatwave the storms will cause flooding with possible loss of life ( yeah as if we are all boy scouts an are prepasred) meanwhile society as we know it is on the verge of collap...	Basil Faulty	8	1044	08:19 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	How to store all this valuable information. (Preview) There is so much fantastic, valuable information on this site, I want to be able to find it again in the easiest possible way. I have just read the "interesting figures" thread and discussed with hubby. As it will be some time before we can do the big trip, I love reading and collectiing hi...	Kantiki	15	1104	07:47 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	A Newbie needs to solve a Dilemma (Preview) Hi to all from an (old) Newbie.I would like to tap this pool of vast knowledge. First, a little background. Working with exploration companies in some very remote areas (mainly overseas unfortunately) I am not new to travel or the hazards thereof and have a pretty fair idea of what I need to be self suff...	Kenjo	4	1173	04:59 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Free Camps ( Independant Camping) (Preview) G'day all, Whilst browsing the net I came across a site dedicated to independant camping, I have included the URL in case anyone wishes to check it out. http://ozcamps.net/ Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John -- Edited by JRH at 16:29, 2009-01-28	JRH	12	1567	04:50 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Bridgee
	blue skys (Preview) I follow the blue skys, not the sun as such, and thank bloody goodness I left Vic and Sth aust when I did, you people down there are getting a little warm, its a lovely day here expected top 32 and humidity about 55%, jealous ,	mike and Judy	16	1224	01:29 PM Feb 1, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	3 Way Fridges (Preview) Well finally got the jallopy in my hot furry hands. Its no hotel rialto, but whocares? Anyway, does anyone know of anyone in Victoria that knows their stuff about 3-way fridges (12v/240v/gas) as mine is not 3-way'ing. Runs on gas, although I have not tested this properly, just lit er up and made sure it...	VK3FEMT	24	2991	01:10 PM Feb 1, 2009 by twobob
	Bon Voyage Dave (Preview) Enjoy your Tasmanian adventure, Don't forget I want a full and comprehensive technical report on the ABT Railway..... Don't forget that if you go to Strachan you can get Huon Pine offcuts at the saw mill for DIY souvenirs, just check too if there is still a pile of XL sized mens clothes near the "of...	Basil Faulty	2	741	07:32 PM Jan 31, 2009 by ibbo
	Gas Detectors (Preview) Is there any one out there that have had gas alarms fitted to there caravan or motorhome that can inform us about them	brickies	4	952	11:44 PM Jan 30, 2009 by xina
	Insurance update (Preview) Following on from the 'motor vehicle insurance post' re being away from your garaged address for more than 90 days. We have just rang our insurance company RAC WA and was advised we are still covered so long as we have a current address where our vehicle is normally garaged. So can travel for 12 mon...	Bridgee	3	808	10:24 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Bridgee
	The price of a beer (Preview) This case should send up the price of a case to cover cab fares. Milo give me strength	Wombat 280	0	868	09:51 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Fuel prices. (Preview) I am amazed at the way fuel prices are today.Yesterday at Karuah u/l petrol was $109 cpl.Today would you believe $1.29.cpl.Heatherbrae ulp $1.30 cpr.Now the funny bit Diesel was only $1.24 cpl.We have to have protection from the blatant and arrogant fuel companies.Well thats my little whinge,com...	ibbo	7	782	08:46 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Bridgee
	the ghan (Preview) Well I'm back from my trip to Berry to the hot 40's for the rest of the week they say. I need some info on travelling on the ghan we are thinking about making the trip at the end of the year before the next wet seson. I have looked into pricing and have to go gold class to be able to take the car as wouldn't want to...	chezgo	8	1208	08:43 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Generators (Preview) I have just been looking at the Caravan and Motor Home forum and they have been discussing what type of generator to use when camping which will run all the modern conveniences. I must be getting old and grouchy as I cannot for the life of me see the need for a generator when camping. Back in the days when I...	sgntbilko	15	1338	05:26 PM Jan 30, 2009 by Bridgee
	Which UHF aerial to use for UHF radio (Preview) Good Morning happy campers, Just a question if I may? Been doing a fair bit of research re UHF radios to purchase, and have come to a conclusion that the GME is as good as the next one. The problem I am having, is what aerial to purchase. There are so many out there for all different types of situations and...	sgntbilko	11	1285	01:46 PM Jan 29, 2009 by dave06
	Caravan window failures (Preview) Hi fellow travellers Has anyone had any caravan window failures? We have had two failures (same windows on both occasions) and the van was less than 12 months old. Would appreciate any feedback.	Young & Retired	4	1313	01:18 PM Jan 29, 2009 by dave06
	worst experience?/ (Preview) Answering Wombats writing on the thread of New Nomads, put me in mind of a trip I did up to Camerons Cnr in the 70s and across to Brisbane; My sistar ask me to take her two sons along with me and mine to Qld for Xmas ,This is the trip that taught us the meaning of being thirsty, young Nephew Noel 17, was drivi...	mike and Judy	2	860	07:28 PM Jan 28, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Petrol Prices.What a scandal. (Preview) Oil at $34 per barrel.Sydney $1.25cpl.it is about time that we all let the oil companies and our governments know that we are sick and tired of being taken for dummies.Some radio talk back shows are really giving the oil companies a big serve,but know doubt it will fall on deaf ears.Perhaps if we all st...	ibbo	10	1281	11:25 AM Jan 28, 2009 by dave06
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