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Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Good morning all, Well we can't use our Caravan's and RV's so do we get reimbursed for non use imposed by all States / Territories. I know it Costs all of us every year. We are grounded for one. With so many RV owners paying for rigs not been able to be used for..........................?????? Whats th...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

In today"s The Chronicle (Toowoomba newspaper )it stated that "Huge silo mural project in Downs completed". The article in parts - One of the largest silo mural projects in Australia has been completed......The enormous new mural is titled When The Rains Come and will cement Yelarbon's place on...

Glynray · Glynray

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-23/spirit-of-tasmania-moves-from-melbourne-to-geelong/12175868-- Edited by Webmaster on Thursday 23rd of April 2020 03:07:23 PM

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Do you recycle your Cans And bottles for extra cash. We do. We got bored today and took our stash of collectables down to the local depot. WOW we were not the only ones bored. There we ten folks ahead of us. The guy in front of us scored $120.30 in cash. Well done son, he collects and delivers twice a week.tha...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Did ya see Cindy on Current Affair last night. ACA had a story about Grey Nomads and other travellers having to find places to bunker down during CV19. Well done Cindy. Keep Safe out there.

Hetho · Hetho

This a story with a twist. I will try to keep it short, and hopefully may help someone at some stage. We sold our home in March to downsize, have plans drawn, council permits received and will hopefully be in by Christmas. Plan A was to travel down south of WA for 6 weeks, house sit for 2 months for friends go...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi everyone, My first go on the forum as a new topic. Listening to all the media talk about life after Covid -19. The government wants everyone to holiday at home, when things start to get back to, well what we were doing before all this terrible nightmare started. Will caravan parks still exist or will t...

Kimrob · Kimrob

Help! We have a Sphere reversing camera on our Jayco and we previously had it hooked up properly via an auto electrician when we had our Ranger. We now have a Colorado but didn't bother with the car wiring because we'd rather use the human method when reversing than the technology one. But, we decided to...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

I offered Grey a hair cut and Rinse Dye this morning using so of my magic rinse.The last I saw of him, He was headed for the chicken Coop!! Old

erad · erad

Way back on 5 February this year, I posted my bitching about the increase in M2/M7 tolls. I wrote to the local State member and also the NSW minister for Roads, complaining about the increase for large caravans. I didn't expect to get a reply, and if I did, it was never going to get any action. Well, today (...

usand2dogs · usand2dogs

Does anyone know where you can get replacement lenses or led replacements for 225mm square external caravan lights? Mine have yellowed and are so brittle they cracked when I took one off. They would be 10 years old. I have not been able to source them from any caravan store.

jab160 · jab160

Ok brains.. trust............would you attempt northern WA area ( Gibb etc ) in a conventional winny. Drop tyre pressures, tape up holes, drive nice n steady..

Farmhat · Farmhat

It is 12 months ago today that we left on our last six month tour through Queensland and wishing that it was happening again today. Had a few short trips after arriving back home and also fitted in one a few months ago. Van is all prepared, washed, waxed, brakes and bearings done etc. Instead I shall ha...

whitebeach · whitebeach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=p_AyuhbnPOI&feature=emb_logo

JayDee · JayDee

Generators ( Gennies) can be good for some people then there are people who detest Gennies Gennies has been our saving grace during our early caravan trips. Since we have installed solar panels and we carry a portable 60 watt Solar unit. However we still use the gennie only when bush camping. If we ha...

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

From my recent activities on the forum I see most members are like us. Sit in bed in the early hours of the morning , or sit in bed in the later hours of night. The rest of the time get out and enjoy your surroundings. Alan

the rocket · the rocket

We have in our van a Corporant by air command air conditioner. Anyone got an idea roughly how much per hour it costs to run? I know there r different prices for electricity but we full time travel n just wondered. Thanks.

Craig1 · Craig1

simple, you need the bottom of a 2 litre milk bottle, couple of textas, some sand in the bottle and a tea light candle. put in your driveway on Anzac Day before 6am. Pic 1 is a simple tin lantern for a variation of theme -- Edited by Craig1 on Monday 13th of April 2020 11:20:13 AM

JohnR · JohnR

Today marks 6 years of living the dream and lifestyle traveling this great country that we call home. Having sold up the family residence in the Nations Capital back in 2014 we set out for Mildura being our first farm sit one of many house and farm sits completed over the years. We new from the start that w...

Magnarc · Magnarc

I am extremely grateful for the existence of the model railway in the bungalow!!!!!!!!!!!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan / RV Registration Refunds State by State (Preview) Good morning all, Well we can't use our Caravan's and RV's so do we get reimbursed for non use imposed by all States / Territories. I know it Costs all of us every year. We are grounded for one. With so many RV owners paying for rigs not been able to be used for..........................?????? Whats th...	Old and Grey	11	1459	11:33 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Mez
	Yelarbon Silo Art Completed. (Preview) In today"s The Chronicle (Toowoomba newspaper )it stated that "Huge silo mural project in Downs completed". The article in parts - One of the largest silo mural projects in Australia has been completed......The enormous new mural is titled When The Rains Come and will cement Yelarbon's place on...	Gaylehere	1	979	09:36 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Spirit move from Melbourne to Geelonog (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-23/spirit-of-tasmania-moves-from-melbourne-to-geelong/12175868-- Edited by Webmaster on Thursday 23rd of April 2020 03:07:23 PM	Glynray	0	1403	02:26 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Glynray
	A Dollars a Dollar (Preview) Do you recycle your Cans And bottles for extra cash. We do. We got bored today and took our stash of collectables down to the local depot. WOW we were not the only ones bored. There we ten folks ahead of us. The guy in front of us scored $120.30 in cash. Well done son, he collects and delivers twice a week.tha...	Old and Grey	23	1778	01:06 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Santa
	WEBMASTER THE TV STAR (Preview) Did ya see Cindy on Current Affair last night. ACA had a story about Grey Nomads and other travellers having to find places to bunker down during CV19. Well done Cindy. Keep Safe out there.	Dougwe	8	2049	11:23 AM Apr 23, 2020 by Blues Man
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) This a story with a twist. I will try to keep it short, and hopefully may help someone at some stage. We sold our home in March to downsize, have plans drawn, council permits received and will hopefully be in by Christmas. Plan A was to travel down south of WA for 6 weeks, house sit for 2 months for friends go...	Hetho	2	1352	02:56 PM Apr 22, 2020 by villatranquilla
	Will caravan parks survive 2020- 2021 (Preview) Hi everyone, My first go on the forum as a new topic. Listening to all the media talk about life after Covid -19. The government wants everyone to holiday at home, when things start to get back to, well what we were doing before all this terrible nightmare started. Will caravan parks still exist or will t...	Old and Grey	17	2534	05:15 PM Apr 21, 2020 by PeterX
	Reversing Camera (Preview) Help! We have a Sphere reversing camera on our Jayco and we previously had it hooked up properly via an auto electrician when we had our Ranger. We now have a Colorado but didn't bother with the car wiring because we'd rather use the human method when reversing than the technology one. But, we decided to...	Kimrob	6	4190	07:16 AM Apr 21, 2020 by Stewart
	Haircut (Preview) I offered Grey a hair cut and Rinse Dye this morning using so of my magic rinse.The last I saw of him, He was headed for the chicken Coop!! Old	Old and Grey	0	1605	10:38 AM Apr 20, 2020 by Old and Grey
	Sydney M2 and M7 Tolls (Preview) Way back on 5 February this year, I posted my bitching about the increase in M2/M7 tolls. I wrote to the local State member and also the NSW minister for Roads, complaining about the increase for large caravans. I didn't expect to get a reply, and if I did, it was never going to get any action. Well, today (...	erad	4	1953	10:16 AM Apr 20, 2020 by Gundog
	Exterior light replacement lens (Preview) Does anyone know where you can get replacement lenses or led replacements for 225mm square external caravan lights? Mine have yellowed and are so brittle they cracked when I took one off. They would be 10 years old. I have not been able to source them from any caravan store.	usand2dogs	10	963	09:27 PM Apr 19, 2020 by kevin m
	Gibb River and beyond (Preview) Ok brains.. trust............would you attempt northern WA area ( Gibb etc ) in a conventional winny. Drop tyre pressures, tape up holes, drive nice n steady..	jab160	13	2104	01:20 PM Apr 19, 2020 by bgt
	Missing it. (Preview) It is 12 months ago today that we left on our last six month tour through Queensland and wishing that it was happening again today. Had a few short trips after arriving back home and also fitted in one a few months ago. Van is all prepared, washed, waxed, brakes and bearings done etc. Instead I shall ha...	Farmhat	17	2642	03:45 PM Apr 18, 2020 by Davianni
	Corona virus over reaction? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=p_AyuhbnPOI&feature=emb_logo	whitebeach	31	3633	02:30 PM Apr 18, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	This is my view on Generators. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Generators ( Gennies) can be good for some people then there are people who detest Gennies Gennies has been our saving grace during our early caravan trips. Since we have installed solar panels and we carry a portable 60 watt Solar unit. However we still use the gennie only when bush camping. If we ha...	JayDee	94	5902	02:16 PM Apr 18, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Computer activity of grey nomads (Preview) From my recent activities on the forum I see most members are like us. Sit in bed in the early hours of the morning , or sit in bed in the later hours of night. The rest of the time get out and enjoy your surroundings. Alan	Brenda and Alan	3	1566	09:26 AM Apr 18, 2020 by oldbloke
	air command air conditioner (Preview) We have in our van a Corporant by air command air conditioner. Anyone got an idea roughly how much per hour it costs to run? I know there r different prices for electricity but we full time travel n just wondered. Thanks.	the rocket	6	981	08:08 AM Apr 18, 2020 by PaulJohn
	Anzac Day Lights (Preview) simple, you need the bottom of a 2 litre milk bottle, couple of textas, some sand in the bottle and a tea light candle. put in your driveway on Anzac Day before 6am. Pic 1 is a simple tin lantern for a variation of theme -- Edited by Craig1 on Monday 13th of April 2020 11:20:13 AM	Craig1	2	1506	09:01 PM Apr 17, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Full time Nomads (Preview) Today marks 6 years of living the dream and lifestyle traveling this great country that we call home. Having sold up the family residence in the Nations Capital back in 2014 we set out for Mildura being our first farm sit one of many house and farm sits completed over the years. We new from the start that w...	JohnR	7	1597	10:27 AM Apr 17, 2020 by msg
	Self isolating (Preview) I am extremely grateful for the existence of the model railway in the bungalow!!!!!!!!!!!	Magnarc	21	2323	09:16 PM Apr 15, 2020 by Joda
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