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goldcoaster · goldcoaster

NSW officials are finally cracking down on campers and caravanners using truckies' parking spots with $114 instant fines being handed to offenders in two eastern seaboard holiday hotspots.The fines are a part of a new trial, announced today, targetting parking at Yelgun rest area, north of Bruns...

Flags2 · Flags2

Hi All, Set off on our big lap (or 2) from Canberra this morning. Travelling down the Hume on our way to Wagga we saw the most wonderful sight. The Hay Run convoy was travelling north. I estimated there had to be about 80 semis all up. I know there were a lot from WA but I think there were also a lot of semis f...

iana · iana

I have a couple of Eveready 2x D cell LED torches, I can't remember when I last changed the batteries, best general purpose torch I have owned, but has a very short range. Looking for a torch with range, preferably LED. Looking at 3 x D Cell Maglite, can also be used as a knockometer if the situation arises...

Dazza53 · Dazza53

Hello all, My first post !! We have recently retired and ready to buy our first van. Can anyone offer their experience with vans like Swift and Bailey. We really like the layout but a bit worried about ground clearance. We are not intending doing the real 'rough stuff' but would like to be able to get o...

Scenicview · Scenicview

Hi all, we pick up our new Blue Sky van in a few weeks time and need to buy mirrors for my VW Amarok ute, any suggestions as to what works well and easy to put on and remove, cheers John

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

In tomorrow's Townsville Bulletin, there is an article about charging $10-15 a vehicle to stay at the now free camps North of the city. They are conducting a survey to gauge the feelings about the proposed change. Currently the vote seems to be around 30/70 for/against, with comments why turn these p...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

What is the best route and best time to travel through Sydney. I have a big rig towing small car.

Branchie · Branchie

Hi again all, I am chasing ideas on installing a single arm davit on the back of my van's rear bar (load capacity of 160kg). Has anyone got one and if so would they share the design or manufacture with me.. I am thinking of unloading and loading the twin spare tyres etc..

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, We’ve had a request from SmartBar to ask if anyone who uses SmartBar bullbars would be happy to provide them with a testimonial? If so, please either send me a PM or email me at editorial@thegreynomads.com.au. Thanks.

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

About 6 weeks ago I posted on here about an incident that we had when the rear axle of our van came adrift travelling at around 95kph. Today I recieved a phone call completely out of the blue from the NRMA insurance who rang to inform us that they had decided they would not be covering the cost of the damage a...

iana · iana

Noticed a few vehicles parked having open bonnets, leaving them open all night. Nissan Patrol seems to be one vehicle I have noticed. I take it that this allows the motor to cool more rapidly, although I have never done this. Is this practice recommended?

Greg63 · Greg63

My wife and I are planning our first trip but she wants to take the dog and I am not so sure. I see that a lot of parks allow dogs, but what do you do if you want to go out for meal or shopping etc together and the dog can't come. I don't like the idea of leaving him in the van on his own so what do you do. Any advice wou...

Stuarth1953 · Stuarth1953

I have read a lot of articles about using eucaliptus oil in a spray bottle to 'line' a toilet before using it each time, to let the contents 'slide' away. My question is, do you mix the oil with water in the spray bottle 1st? How does this work as oil & water does not mix. Thanks stuart

patmc49 · patmc49

I have just purchased a Jayco starcraft 1998 14.5 The flap at the front is missing. Any ideas of where I can get a replacement. Im sure it has a formal name Its the part that covers the zip windows in the pop top Thank you Patrick

Poppabare · Poppabare

In the December issue of Owner Driver (transport mag) an article identifies that once the NorthConnex tunnel opens (Pennant Hills Road alternative) trucks and buses which are over 12.5 metres in length and or/over or 2.8 metres in height must use the tunnel - there are several exceptions, i.e. a del...

Dolly · Dolly

Hi, is anyone camped in Texas at the moment. Hope you are high and dry and away from the flooding. Would love to see some images of the river if possible. Last time we there it was bone dry. Cheers Len

tracks · tracks

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matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Hi guys, I have experienced first hand the terrifying and heart wrenching devastation of the bushfires where over 50% of this pristine Kangaroo Island has been scorched. Being evacuated to the Kingscote Football Oval last Thursday night with over 150 other vehicles, it was a very frightening and...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, I have attached a device I have found on the net to fill the water tanks on my van. The gauge reads the litres that flow into the each tank. I have 1 x 95 ltr tank with a single fill point, and a 2 x 95 lts tanks that fill from their own fill point (connected to each other).. The issue I have is that i can only...

JayDee · JayDee

We received a huge band on rain last night. It would have almost caused local flooding in many areas of the South East Corner of Queensland. Would have loved to have seen the rain also reach the south west and western regions of the State. But!!!!!! Jay&Dee

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	Yelgin and Arrawarra Rest Areas (Preview) NSW officials are finally cracking down on campers and caravanners using truckies' parking spots with $114 instant fines being handed to offenders in two eastern seaboard holiday hotspots.The fines are a part of a new trial, announced today, targetting parking at Yelgun rest area, north of Bruns...	goldcoaster	20	2745	10:15 AM Jan 27, 2020 by Phillipn
	Proud to Be An Aussie (Preview) Hi All, Set off on our big lap (or 2) from Canberra this morning. Travelling down the Hume on our way to Wagga we saw the most wonderful sight. The Hay Run convoy was travelling north. I estimated there had to be about 80 semis all up. I know there were a lot from WA but I think there were also a lot of semis f...	Flags2	4	1226	09:27 AM Jan 26, 2020 by JayDee
	What torch do you carry ? (Preview) I have a couple of Eveready 2x D cell LED torches, I can't remember when I last changed the batteries, best general purpose torch I have owned, but has a very short range. Looking for a torch with range, preferably LED. Looking at 3 x D Cell Maglite, can also be used as a knockometer if the situation arises...	iana	15	3127	04:28 PM Jan 25, 2020 by Bobdown
	Eropean or Australian ? (Preview) Hello all, My first post !! We have recently retired and ready to buy our first van. Can anyone offer their experience with vans like Swift and Bailey. We really like the layout but a bit worried about ground clearance. We are not intending doing the real 'rough stuff' but would like to be able to get o...	Dazza53	11	1610	01:38 PM Jan 25, 2020 by Greg 1
	Towing mirrors, which ones (Preview) Hi all, we pick up our new Blue Sky van in a few weeks time and need to buy mirrors for my VW Amarok ute, any suggestions as to what works well and easy to put on and remove, cheers John	Scenicview	23	3710	05:39 PM Jan 24, 2020 by Farmhat
	Townsville Council charges? (Preview) In tomorrow's Townsville Bulletin, there is an article about charging $10-15 a vehicle to stay at the now free camps North of the city. They are conducting a survey to gauge the feelings about the proposed change. Currently the vote seems to be around 30/70 for/against, with comments why turn these p...	Warren-Pat_01	8	1141	01:54 PM Jan 24, 2020 by msg
	Newcastle to Wollongong (Preview) What is the best route and best time to travel through Sydney. I have a big rig towing small car.	goldcoaster	3	1111	06:43 AM Jan 24, 2020 by goldcoaster
	Small single arm davit (Preview) Hi again all, I am chasing ideas on installing a single arm davit on the back of my van's rear bar (load capacity of 160kg). Has anyone got one and if so would they share the design or manufacture with me.. I am thinking of unloading and loading the twin spare tyres etc..	Branchie	6	1208	12:50 AM Jan 24, 2020 by Branchie
	SmartBar (Preview) Hi all, We’ve had a request from SmartBar to ask if anyone who uses SmartBar bullbars would be happy to provide them with a testimonial? If so, please either send me a PM or email me at editorial@thegreynomads.com.au. Thanks.	Webmaster	0	900	12:22 PM Jan 23, 2020 by Webmaster
	Follow Up On Rear Axle Failure ( 1 2 ) (Preview) About 6 weeks ago I posted on here about an incident that we had when the rear axle of our van came adrift travelling at around 95kph. Today I recieved a phone call completely out of the blue from the NRMA insurance who rang to inform us that they had decided they would not be covering the cost of the damage a...	The Belmont Bear	40	4369	02:34 PM Jan 22, 2020 by bobsa
	Opening the bonnet after towing. (Preview) Noticed a few vehicles parked having open bonnets, leaving them open all night. Nissan Patrol seems to be one vehicle I have noticed. I take it that this allows the motor to cool more rapidly, although I have never done this. Is this practice recommended?	iana	19	1810	02:08 PM Jan 22, 2020 by Onedodger
	Advice on travelling with a dog (Preview) My wife and I are planning our first trip but she wants to take the dog and I am not so sure. I see that a lot of parks allow dogs, but what do you do if you want to go out for meal or shopping etc together and the dog can't come. I don't like the idea of leaving him in the van on his own so what do you do. Any advice wou...	Greg63	15	1541	01:11 AM Jan 22, 2020 by Scenicview
	Eucaliptus oil in toilet (Preview) I have read a lot of articles about using eucaliptus oil in a spray bottle to 'line' a toilet before using it each time, to let the contents 'slide' away. My question is, do you mix the oil with water in the spray bottle 1st? How does this work as oil & water does not mix. Thanks stuart	Stuarth1953	11	2751	02:55 PM Jan 21, 2020 by Pradokakadudavid
	second hand parts for jayco starcraft (Preview) I have just purchased a Jayco starcraft 1998 14.5 The flap at the front is missing. Any ideas of where I can get a replacement. Im sure it has a formal name Its the part that covers the zip windows in the pop top Thank you Patrick	patmc49	5	1293	07:01 PM Jan 20, 2020 by patmc49
	NorthConnex tunnel tolls. (Preview) In the December issue of Owner Driver (transport mag) an article identifies that once the NorthConnex tunnel opens (Pennant Hills Road alternative) trucks and buses which are over 12.5 metres in length and or/over or 2.8 metres in height must use the tunnel - there are several exceptions, i.e. a del...	Poppabare	6	2300	01:38 PM Jan 20, 2020 by yobarr
	Texas (Preview) Hi, is anyone camped in Texas at the moment. Hope you are high and dry and away from the flooding. Would love to see some images of the river if possible. Last time we there it was bone dry. Cheers Len	Dolly	3	1536	11:10 AM Jan 19, 2020 by Dolly
	Camel warning (Preview) http://www.sportingshooter.com.au/latest/10-000-camels-to-be-culled?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20-%2017120&utm_content=Newsletter%20-%2017120+CID_6bd92abc83f0198f399b9cb6bd9bdbae&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&u...	tracks	4	1629	06:53 AM Jan 19, 2020 by tracks
	Gwynne on KANGAROO ISLAND and some fire impact photos (Preview) Hi guys, I have experienced first hand the terrifying and heart wrenching devastation of the bushfires where over 50% of this pristine Kangaroo Island has been scorched. Being evacuated to the Kingscote Football Oval last Thursday night with over 150 other vehicles, it was a very frightening and...	matildatraveller	18	2267	10:51 PM Jan 18, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Filling Water tanks (Preview) Hi all, I have attached a device I have found on the net to fill the water tanks on my van. The gauge reads the litres that flow into the each tank. I have 1 x 95 ltr tank with a single fill point, and a 2 x 95 lts tanks that fill from their own fill point (connected to each other).. The issue I have is that i can only...	Branchie	14	3471	08:25 PM Jan 18, 2020 by Brodie Allen
	Very heavy rain on Friday night and Saturday morning in Brisbane (Preview) We received a huge band on rain last night. It would have almost caused local flooding in many areas of the South East Corner of Queensland. Would have loved to have seen the rain also reach the south west and western regions of the State. But!!!!!! Jay&Dee	JayDee	2	1078	07:06 PM Jan 18, 2020 by PetenSue
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