The Grey Nomads - General

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday I have just read the recent topic on W.A. and I am inclined to agree with cjt55 .However as I wish to go off topic so to speak I think its only polite to start a new topic,.So ... pure and simple ... recently {October } my wife and I completed a wonderful journey across Oz on the Indian Pacific .Part of the...

HandyWalter · HandyWalter

Only having just retired, and started to do some decent trips, one thing i have noticed is that lots of country towns have fairs, show, events etc, that for the ignorant (read me) are unaware of until I suddenly arrive at a town just to find it all booked out. I just wonder is there a magical app or web site...

Gam · Gam

Wow things are really starting to move forward, i have bought my van and have just changed the rego into my name. I organised comprehensive insurance with NRMA but when I asked about contents I was told they only give $1000 with the policy which does not include lap top or anything not physically attach...

Craig1 · Craig1

If travelling through Albury heading North on the " old Hume Highway route" be aware that you need to be in the left hand lane when leaving Young Street and turning into North Street as it is then only about 150 metres before you have to turn left into Mate Street. You can only do this from left lane and it is...

Marls · Marls

Hi can anyone let me know if dirt road to Lark Quarry is suitable for large motorhome. Planning on 16/17 April 2018. Txs.

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

"Happy Easter" greetings to all my fellow travellers from the beautiful and picturesque KANGAROO ISLAND. Gwynnie

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

iGo Navigation GPS route calculation software for Android and Apple. 29th March 2018 First impressions: iGo has been around for some time in dedicated GPS receivers but more recently released their software in a form suitable for tablets and mobile phones - this brief review refers to the Android v...

Aussie1 · Aussie1

Don't forget to have batteries on hand to replace in smoke detectors April 1.

terrola · terrola

has any one having bought a $300 motorised jockey wheel from e bay then bought a opitec around $2000 ? just wondering is there a big difference (power wise) thinking about buying one and does it suit your needs thanks ...

cjt55 · cjt55

We are on our Big Lap this year and we have just arrived in Perth a few days ago and we read in the Newspapers and see in the media that the WA government is concerned about the lack of tourism and in particular from the Eastern States. The government is now working hard to attract both interstate visitors a...

busmartins · busmartins

Oh dear we've just received the insurance renewal for our motorhome for the next 12 months and I can't believe it. We are supposed to be living the dream, not drowning in the mire Would appreciate your views, tips and otherwise about who you insure your motorhome with. We have been with the same br...

zed · zed

Hi I have 2 questions regarding the stabiliser legs. On some sites, the ground isn't level, so I can't get the legs vertical. Not a problem as they lock in at different angles, but when I do this and it's at say 45 degrees, when I go to extend the leg by loosening the bolt, the leg simply slides along the grou...

memory maker · memory maker

if you have been to Archer River for a hamburger and live in Victoria, to repeat the experience go to Mingling Waters in Nowa Nowa between 9 and 5 for a burger that is just as good, the shop is full of interesting stuff especially if your a star wars or gemstone nut

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... When I visited in 2016 .......... How it is today ................... [EDIT: Praps I should mention that Barron Falls are near Kuranda, Atherton Tablelands, inland from Cairns. They are having floods etc right now] Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Tuesday 27th of March 2018 09:41:...

Baldbug · Baldbug

The Coaster we have has been converted to a Motorhome 15 years ago. The tyre pressures are around 50 - 60 psi. What does everyone use for a Coaster with only 2 people and Motorhome conversion?

brickies · brickies

Why do people stay put when they know flooding is possible and why dont caravan park owners move people out it all about money , Now caravan and motorhome owner will know all about that now . this flooding was known about days earleir so they had plenty of time to move on .

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

The media have been on again about this so called turf war again after the Tarthra fire, where the RFS are reported to have declined assistance from the Board based on the terrain where they were fighting the fire and the type of vehicle they had available (pumper). In the streets of Tarthra the Board wa...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... If yours is a 2018 2.0ltr petrol model - read here Cheers - John

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi There are a lot of good discussions and topics brought up here on this forum. Sometimes they stir excess discussion, but that shows people care I guess. Sometimes they wander far and wide, to fizzle out somewhere else. Sometimes just an information link to an interesting article. My irritation i...

Blackhall · Blackhall

We are looking at a Kokoda Force 11 xtrail any feedback would be valuable.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Broome. (Preview) Gday I have just read the recent topic on W.A. and I am inclined to agree with cjt55 .However as I wish to go off topic so to speak I think its only polite to start a new topic,.So ... pure and simple ... recently {October } my wife and I completed a wonderful journey across Oz on the Indian Pacific .Part of the...	moamajohn	21	3076	11:28 AM Mar 31, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Whats on in Australia (Preview) Only having just retired, and started to do some decent trips, one thing i have noticed is that lots of country towns have fairs, show, events etc, that for the ignorant (read me) are unaware of until I suddenly arrive at a town just to find it all booked out. I just wonder is there a magical app or web site...	HandyWalter	4	951	10:24 PM Mar 30, 2018 by brickies
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Wow things are really starting to move forward, i have bought my van and have just changed the rego into my name. I organised comprehensive insurance with NRMA but when I asked about contents I was told they only give $1000 with the policy which does not include lap top or anything not physically attach...	Gam	8	1624	09:59 PM Mar 30, 2018 by Craig1
	Travelling through Albury NSW (Preview) If travelling through Albury heading North on the " old Hume Highway route" be aware that you need to be in the left hand lane when leaving Young Street and turning into North Street as it is then only about 150 metres before you have to turn left into Mate Street. You can only do this from left lane and it is...	Craig1	2	925	09:53 PM Mar 30, 2018 by Craig1
	Visiting Lark Quarry (Preview) Hi can anyone let me know if dirt road to Lark Quarry is suitable for large motorhome. Planning on 16/17 April 2018. Txs.	Marls	9	1576	08:01 PM Mar 30, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	HAPPY EASTER from Gwynnie @ Kangaroo Island (Preview) "Happy Easter" greetings to all my fellow travellers from the beautiful and picturesque KANGAROO ISLAND. Gwynnie	matildatraveller	2	545	06:38 PM Mar 30, 2018 by Gaylehere
	iGo Navigation GPS route calculation software for Android and Apple (Preview) iGo Navigation GPS route calculation software for Android and Apple. 29th March 2018 First impressions: iGo has been around for some time in dedicated GPS receivers but more recently released their software in a form suitable for tablets and mobile phones - this brief review refers to the Android v...	Mike Harding	7	4334	02:04 PM Mar 30, 2018 by HandyWalter
	smoke detectors (Preview) Don't forget to have batteries on hand to replace in smoke detectors April 1.	Aussie1	6	1287	06:28 AM Mar 30, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	optitec motorised jockey wheel (Preview) has any one having bought a $300 motorised jockey wheel from e bay then bought a opitec around $2000 ? just wondering is there a big difference (power wise) thinking about buying one and does it suit your needs thanks ...	terrola	4	3679	09:12 PM Mar 29, 2018 by hako
	Expensive to visit WA ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are on our Big Lap this year and we have just arrived in Perth a few days ago and we read in the Newspapers and see in the media that the WA government is concerned about the lack of tourism and in particular from the Eastern States. The government is now working hard to attract both interstate visitors a...	cjt55	36	2462	05:13 PM Mar 29, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	Motorhome Insurance (Preview) Oh dear we've just received the insurance renewal for our motorhome for the next 12 months and I can't believe it. We are supposed to be living the dream, not drowning in the mire Would appreciate your views, tips and otherwise about who you insure your motorhome with. We have been with the same br...	busmartins	18	13824	02:59 PM Mar 29, 2018 by Geeco
	Jayco Starcraft stabiliser legs (Preview) Hi I have 2 questions regarding the stabiliser legs. On some sites, the ground isn't level, so I can't get the legs vertical. Not a problem as they lock in at different angles, but when I do this and it's at say 45 degrees, when I go to extend the leg by loosening the bolt, the leg simply slides along the grou...	zed	6	3599	12:16 PM Mar 29, 2018 by Radar
	burgers (Preview) if you have been to Archer River for a hamburger and live in Victoria, to repeat the experience go to Mingling Waters in Nowa Nowa between 9 and 5 for a burger that is just as good, the shop is full of interesting stuff especially if your a star wars or gemstone nut	memory maker	6	1398	11:35 AM Mar 29, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	How our world changes.... (Preview) Gday... When I visited in 2016 .......... How it is today ................... [EDIT: Praps I should mention that Barron Falls are near Kuranda, Atherton Tablelands, inland from Cairns. They are having floods etc right now] Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Tuesday 27th of March 2018 09:41:...	rockylizard	6	1205	05:00 AM Mar 29, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Suggested Tyre Pressures for a Coaster Bus. (Preview) The Coaster we have has been converted to a Motorhome 15 years ago. The tyre pressures are around 50 - 60 psi. What does everyone use for a Coaster with only 2 people and Motorhome conversion?	Baldbug	21	5653	06:02 PM Mar 28, 2018 by Baldbug
	Flooding in Cairns caravans and motorhome damaged (Preview) Why do people stay put when they know flooding is possible and why dont caravan park owners move people out it all about money , Now caravan and motorhome owner will know all about that now . this flooding was known about days earleir so they had plenty of time to move on .	brickies	2	967	02:53 PM Mar 28, 2018 by dogbox
	NSW Fire and Rescue(Board) and RFS turf war (Preview) The media have been on again about this so called turf war again after the Tarthra fire, where the RFS are reported to have declined assistance from the Board based on the terrain where they were fighting the fire and the type of vehicle they had available (pumper). In the streets of Tarthra the Board wa...	aussietraveller	5	1281	10:58 PM Mar 27, 2018 by agent13
	RECALL: Land Rover Discovery Sport, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, Velar (Preview) Gday... If yours is a 2018 2.0ltr petrol model - read here Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	1353	10:20 PM Mar 27, 2018 by landy
	A forum is a two way communication ! A conversation even :) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi There are a lot of good discussions and topics brought up here on this forum. Sometimes they stir excess discussion, but that shows people care I guess. Sometimes they wander far and wide, to fizzle out somewhere else. Sometimes just an information link to an interesting article. My irritation i...	Jaahn	32	1978	09:32 PM Mar 27, 2018 by Santa
	Caravan purchase (Preview) We are looking at a Kokoda Force 11 xtrail any feedback would be valuable.	Blackhall	2	994	08:45 PM Mar 27, 2018 by montie
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