The Grey Nomads - General

JayDee · JayDee

Ok!!! I made a mistake by buying a Kogan 12 volt TV. BIG MISTAKE. We are experiencing very very very poor sound from our van TV. Can anyone offer any advice as to how we may be able to fix this problem. Nice to have good TV reception when on the road. Over time we have now purchased 4 Electronic type product...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I figure there will be a few of us who have been members of the NRMA Road Service for around 50 years, I recently reached this milestone and fortunately when I renewed my membership the last time I was told that I would from 50 years onwards get a 50% discount on membership fees at the level that I had for the...

Bridgee · Bridgee

We're starting this as a new topic because previous Anti -sway/stabilizer threads date back to 2014, I'm not sure if the information is still relevent to present day models. We're planning on purchasing a new 2018/19 18ft caravan and have been assured by the manufacturer that modern vans have bett...

briche · briche

with a bit of a long time off the travelling track we are back on the road again. Its been a project in the making for the past 12 months and I have to say Cheryl and I are glad to be back on the black. We are heading for one of our favourite places, the Atherton Tablelands. We be travelling over the next 3 months...

sandsmere · sandsmere

I've heard that we cannot stay overnight at the back of the North Gregory Pub in Winton any more . Does anyone know if that is correct please?

Lukeis · Lukeis

Hi all I was certain this topic would be covered but my search didnt seem to show any results?! I have bought a second hand annex for my van, I will need to install the sail track and the buttons to secure the wind skirt along the bottom. Its $350 to have someone do it but Im assuming it might be a very easy...

Corino Cruisers · Corino Cruisers

I have a 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso converted bus/motorhome with 750R18 rims and tyres on it. These tyres are no longer available. I am about to change over to 17.5 inch rims. Does anybody know where i can get verification that this will be legal? I have looked everywhere on the net but cannot find out anythi...

Knight · Knight

https://www.climatedepot.com/2019/06/29/record-high-french-temperature-claim-called-into-question-hottest-rooftop-on-record-in-france/

JayDee · JayDee

It is 6.30 am on Saturday 15th June 2019 and it appears that I am the only member on line. WOW!!!. I had a bugger of a night. Woke at 2.30.. could not go back to sleep so got up and had a coffee, which usually means I can then go back to sleep, but not this morning. Finally gave up and got up at round 5.0am. Bugger...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Clothes store, Julia Creek Muttaburrasaurus, Hughendon Age of Dinosaurs, Winton. Cleaning Dinosaur bones Stockmans's Hall of fame, Longreach Tree of knowledge, Barcaldine Porkupine Gorge, North of Hughenden Elvis and FJ Holden Cafe, Hughenden Painted wall, Charters Towers Mary Kathleen Ur...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone. Can anyone recommend a solar shop north of brisbane. We are heading that way. We were free camping last night . the battery was saying 11 so we put the genie on to charge it up but it did not charge but in the morning it was trickle charging from the sun and now we are in a showground on electri...

Daryl620 · Daryl620

Just finished packing the van & loading the fridge @3:30pm for an early getaway Sunday, when @5:13pm received a phone call from the park manager (where the van is stored)......Van has been broken into, 2 smashed windows, whole inside of van sprayed with the fire extinguisher, luckily only mino...

JayDee · JayDee

We are currently at the NRMA Caravan Park in Woodgate Qld. Woodgate is on the ocean in land from Childers and is between Maryborough and Bundaberg. All of our Neighbours are here for 3 to 4 months. Majority are from Victoria. They appear to have a permanent yearly winter booking. Great conversationa...

Dncwell · Dncwell

Hello T1Terry, Thank you very much for your reply to my post which appearEd to be buried and now I have lost it in the mire of posts regarding these batteries. I did manage to read it once and as usual it displayed your vast knowledge in this regard and your description of your own two motorhomes concise an...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm thinking of heading to Queensland next year in order to escape Victoria's winter; to this end I investigated the details of bush camping in Qld and discovered that if I choose to lay down my swag at the end of a long day on any piece of dirt in a National Park or State Forest I am obligated by law to book in...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Spotted at Hughenden Qld. Two of these tractors went through pulling their vans. Joe

wendyv · wendyv

Our neighbours' caravan was recently stolen from a shed on a North-central Vic property. Police found it in Echuca, but when they went to locate it, van was gone again. Could members in that region keep an eye out for - Jayco Sterling, 2007, about 6 metres long,poptop, twin axle van. Rego SI6063. Photo...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...

Joker · Joker

Hi to everyone and hopefully someone be able to help me please! I am finally retired and can join the "Old Fart Brigade".. Ops sorry how silly of me of course I mean the Grey Normads! I am a poor pensioner after been married a couple of times (I know.. I know.. Slow learner.. Lol) so only be able to get a small...

hopetobenomad · hopetobenomad

Hello, we are a couple not retired looking to travel oz and work whilst travelling. We are in Tasmania and plan to return to this beautiful state. Any info greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. Please can you advise us how we can get an address whilst away? We are currently renting a house but as so...

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	Kogan 12 volt TV. (Preview) Ok!!! I made a mistake by buying a Kogan 12 volt TV. BIG MISTAKE. We are experiencing very very very poor sound from our van TV. Can anyone offer any advice as to how we may be able to fix this problem. Nice to have good TV reception when on the road. Over time we have now purchased 4 Electronic type product...	JayDee	9	2021	08:14 PM Jul 3, 2019 by Sarge9
	NRMA Road service (Preview) I figure there will be a few of us who have been members of the NRMA Road Service for around 50 years, I recently reached this milestone and fortunately when I renewed my membership the last time I was told that I would from 50 years onwards get a 50% discount on membership fees at the level that I had for the...	aussietraveller	13	2239	06:20 PM Jul 3, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Sway Bars (Preview) We're starting this as a new topic because previous Anti -sway/stabilizer threads date back to 2014, I'm not sure if the information is still relevent to present day models. We're planning on purchasing a new 2018/19 18ft caravan and have been assured by the manufacturer that modern vans have bett...	Bridgee	16	5277	01:49 PM Jul 2, 2019 by KevinJ
	Back on the road again. (Preview) with a bit of a long time off the travelling track we are back on the road again. Its been a project in the making for the past 12 months and I have to say Cheryl and I are glad to be back on the black. We are heading for one of our favourite places, the Atherton Tablelands. We be travelling over the next 3 months...	briche	5	1440	01:46 PM Jul 2, 2019 by briche
	North Gregory Hotel. Winton. (Preview) I've heard that we cannot stay overnight at the back of the North Gregory Pub in Winton any more . Does anyone know if that is correct please?	sandsmere	9	1972	11:38 PM Jul 1, 2019 by Farmhat
	Install caravan annex - sail track and buttons (Preview) Hi all I was certain this topic would be covered but my search didnt seem to show any results?! I have bought a second hand annex for my van, I will need to install the sail track and the buttons to secure the wind skirt along the bottom. Its $350 to have someone do it but Im assuming it might be a very easy...	Lukeis	8	4331	04:00 PM Jul 1, 2019 by Lukeis
	Change bus rim size (Preview) I have a 1989 Mitsubishi Fuso converted bus/motorhome with 750R18 rims and tyres on it. These tyres are no longer available. I am about to change over to 17.5 inch rims. Does anybody know where i can get verification that this will be legal? I have looked everywhere on the net but cannot find out anythi...	Corino Cruisers	6	1485	09:08 AM Jul 1, 2019 by Corino Cruisers
	Heatwave Weather (Preview) https://www.climatedepot.com/2019/06/29/record-high-french-temperature-claim-called-into-question-hottest-rooftop-on-record-in-france/	Knight	3	1262	01:52 PM Jun 30, 2019 by Knight
	Sleeping patterns, or lack of. (Preview) It is 6.30 am on Saturday 15th June 2019 and it appears that I am the only member on line. WOW!!!. I had a bugger of a night. Woke at 2.30.. could not go back to sleep so got up and had a coffee, which usually means I can then go back to sleep, but not this morning. Finally gave up and got up at round 5.0am. Bugger...	JayDee	18	1971	09:42 AM Jun 30, 2019 by JayDee
	Way out west in QLD (Preview) Clothes store, Julia Creek Muttaburrasaurus, Hughendon Age of Dinosaurs, Winton. Cleaning Dinosaur bones Stockmans's Hall of fame, Longreach Tree of knowledge, Barcaldine Porkupine Gorge, North of Hughenden Elvis and FJ Holden Cafe, Hughenden Painted wall, Charters Towers Mary Kathleen Ur...	Farmhat	2	1520	09:28 AM Jun 30, 2019 by JayDee
	Solar and battery (Preview) hello everyone. Can anyone recommend a solar shop north of brisbane. We are heading that way. We were free camping last night . the battery was saying 11 so we put the genie on to charge it up but it did not charge but in the morning it was trickle charging from the sun and now we are in a showground on electri...	the rocket	7	2127	09:20 AM Jun 30, 2019 by the rocket
	Holiday on hold (Preview) Just finished packing the van & loading the fridge @3:30pm for an early getaway Sunday, when @5:13pm received a phone call from the park manager (where the van is stored)......Van has been broken into, 2 smashed windows, whole inside of van sprayed with the fire extinguisher, luckily only mino...	Daryl620	13	1783	08:14 PM Jun 29, 2019 by Daryl620
	Southern Visitors during our warm winter months (Preview) We are currently at the NRMA Caravan Park in Woodgate Qld. Woodgate is on the ocean in land from Childers and is between Maryborough and Bundaberg. All of our Neighbours are here for 3 to 4 months. Majority are from Victoria. They appear to have a permanent yearly winter booking. Great conversationa...	JayDee	11	1256	05:50 PM Jun 29, 2019 by JayDee
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Hello T1Terry, Thank you very much for your reply to my post which appearEd to be buried and now I have lost it in the mire of posts regarding these batteries. I did manage to read it once and as usual it displayed your vast knowledge in this regard and your description of your own two motorhomes concise an...	Dncwell	0	1261	10:50 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Dncwell
	Queensland camping charges ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) I'm thinking of heading to Queensland next year in order to escape Victoria's winter; to this end I investigated the details of bush camping in Qld and discovered that if I choose to lay down my swag at the end of a long day on any piece of dirt in a National Park or State Forest I am obligated by law to book in...	Mike Harding	46	2466	09:23 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Webmaster
	There are tugs and there are tugs. (Preview) Spotted at Hughenden Qld. Two of these tractors went through pulling their vans. Joe	Farmhat	6	1952	08:33 PM Jun 28, 2019 by WDR
	Stolen Jayco Sterling van (Preview) Our neighbours' caravan was recently stolen from a shed on a North-central Vic property. Police found it in Echuca, but when they went to locate it, van was gone again. Could members in that region keep an eye out for - Jayco Sterling, 2007, about 6 metres long,poptop, twin axle van. Rego SI6063. Photo...	wendyv	0	1581	05:38 PM Jun 28, 2019 by wendyv
	Weight (Preview) Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...	Lozza1956	12	4427	05:09 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Pradokakadudavid
	What sort of caravan I am able to tow) (Preview) Hi to everyone and hopefully someone be able to help me please! I am finally retired and can join the "Old Fart Brigade".. Ops sorry how silly of me of course I mean the Grey Normads! I am a poor pensioner after been married a couple of times (I know.. I know.. Slow learner.. Lol) so only be able to get a small...	Joker	28	3122	10:55 PM Jun 27, 2019 by Eaglemax
	address (Preview) Hello, we are a couple not retired looking to travel oz and work whilst travelling. We are in Tasmania and plan to return to this beautiful state. Any info greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. Please can you advise us how we can get an address whilst away? We are currently renting a house but as so...	hopetobenomad	10	1513	09:03 PM Jun 27, 2019 by Ge
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