The Grey Nomads - General

mezza56 · mezza56

Never having been to Karumba , thinking of stopping there this winter , however I have heard from a number of people that have been there that there is a brigade of old farts that think they own the place and its very clicky , anyone want to comment on that . I surfed all my early life and know first hand what L...

toglhot · toglhot

Anyone have a Jugens Walleroo.

dazz49 · dazz49

Hi there. This post relates to Bupa members only. Bupa are presently offering to retain your membership a 4% lifetime discount and a one month waiver of fees. All you need to do is call them and tell them you are looking at your options and can they do anything in relation to the cost of your membership. Th...

Lilystorm · Lilystorm

Hi can anyone give me some advice on my portable engel fridge freezer. it still works but won't stop running is it the thermostat.? and if so where can I buy a replacement.

adreamer · adreamer

Just asking! How come they don't stop tennis on a 43 degree day? Also the Tour down under? I heard that is was over 60 on court yesterday. Someone is going to die in that extreme heat. Anyone got an answer? Helen

Santa · Santa

The travel dreams of dozens of Australians have been left in tatters after the collapse of a retro camper-maker, which owes $3.5 million to investors and customers around the world. 80 customers across Australia and America have lost $1.5 million in unreturned deposits. Hope no Grey Nomads have be...

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Thought us oldies could get a good laugh at the expense of the 'Youth of today' and their reliant on technology!! ENJOY. Gwynnie

fishdodger · fishdodger

has anyone fitted a whirlybird type vent on top of dual cab hard lid,does it help expell hot air effectively

Rexysmum · Rexysmum

We have been told that June and July is not a good time to head north from Bundaberg to Cairns as the free campsites are very crowded with Grey nomads who sit for long periods in one place. Is this true? Thanks for any tips, Chris

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Going to Robe in a couple of weeks, notice there are 4 parks there, any thoughts on the preferred GN site?

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi Everyone. I am about to cross the Nullarbor in February and plan to play the golf course on the way across as I am in no hurry. People have told me some of the holes/tees are hard to find even though the website gives you information. Are some of the holes difficult to find? Has anyone who has played it go...

Joda · Joda

Haven,t made a post for a while too busy reading what everyone else is up to in GN land, buying another toilet, costing me heaps of my hard earned moola, its for the mother of my children, oh, did I mention it comes with air con ho****er service, 2 beds, grey water tank, coupla batterys & 2 wheels. This...

Woody2 · Woody2

Some advice needed Doing and oil change on the ranger .I had 5lts of one brand of oil but Need 7.4. Thats ok I put what I had in then when up to the local parts shop but they do not have the same brand. One beauty of being in a small country town. Question can I mix 2 diff brands or should I drain what I put in out and...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day Nomads, We've recently bought our first van,a 2003 jayco outback penguin and was wondering how people who own or have owned one found them offroad,we've driven most of the true offroad tracks like the cape etc so probably won't be doing anything too serious in the van,just the odd dirt track or...

zed · zed

We've just sold our Jayco Swan camper trailer and for it's whole life we had bath mats down to protect the floor. Worked great and the floor surface is immaculate. We've got a new Starcraft now and want something a bit better than bathmats! Any recommendations? We were thinking of carpet offcuts but th...

skins · skins

A little advice if I may. I intend getting an Anderson Weight Distribution & Sway Hitch but I'm stuck on what coupling to use. As the Andersen comes with a 50mm ball I need a suitable coupling so that I can open my rear door of the Pajero. Are there any other suitable couplings other than an AL-KO off ro...

lesjohn · lesjohn

Any suggestions as to which way to head off on our maiden trip to Darwin? We are hoping to head off mid April from Port Stephens area in New South Wales. We have a 22 foot Jayco off road van and Triton ute. Since purchasing the van we have done 3 road trips as test runs...2 to Kangaroo Valley NSW and one in Nove...

fishdodger · fishdodger

not too expensive, just one that wont overheat in 5 minutes that can plug into van and car with a lead -- Edited by fishdodger on Sunday 14th of January 2018 05:48:59 PM

tiger5 · tiger5

Has anyone travelled on the from Armidale to Grafton via Dundurrabin ? Will be towing a 21foot van. I have been down water fall way but looking at a new route. Thanks for any info on this route. Jeff -- Edited by tiger5 on Tuesday 16th of January 2018 01:47:05 PM

rayaroundoz · rayaroundoz

I've been working on my "permanent travel" budget - which will be funded from savings - and I can't find room in it for private health cover. I am 58, in good health, a solo, and currently pay just under $50 per week for my private cover. I don't take any medications at all. Interested in all comments but in...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Old farts (Preview) Never having been to Karumba , thinking of stopping there this winter , however I have heard from a number of people that have been there that there is a brigade of old farts that think they own the place and its very clicky , anyone want to comment on that . I surfed all my early life and know first hand what L...	mezza56	10	1741	08:53 PM Jan 22, 2018 by Birdo
	Jurgens. (Preview) Anyone have a Jugens Walleroo.	toglhot	3	1140	07:33 PM Jan 22, 2018 by Oldigga
	BUPA membership (Preview) Hi there. This post relates to Bupa members only. Bupa are presently offering to retain your membership a 4% lifetime discount and a one month waiver of fees. All you need to do is call them and tell them you are looking at your options and can they do anything in relation to the cost of your membership. Th...	dazz49	5	1329	02:29 PM Jan 22, 2018 by Birdo
	Engel fridge mr 407 (Preview) Hi can anyone give me some advice on my portable engel fridge freezer. it still works but won't stop running is it the thermostat.? and if so where can I buy a replacement.	Lilystorm	2	1700	08:48 AM Jan 22, 2018 by DeBe
	australian open (Preview) Just asking! How come they don't stop tennis on a 43 degree day? Also the Tour down under? I heard that is was over 60 on court yesterday. Someone is going to die in that extreme heat. Anyone got an answer? Helen	adreamer	29	1523	07:41 PM Jan 21, 2018 by Santa
	Gidget Retro Teardrop Campers collapse. (Preview) The travel dreams of dozens of Australians have been left in tatters after the collapse of a retro camper-maker, which owes $3.5 million to investors and customers around the world. 80 customers across Australia and America have lost $1.5 million in unreturned deposits. Hope no Grey Nomads have be...	Santa	10	2435	04:00 PM Jan 21, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Start the New Year with a laugh! (Preview) Thought us oldies could get a good laugh at the expense of the 'Youth of today' and their reliant on technology!! ENJOY. Gwynnie	matildatraveller	3	1132	01:27 PM Jan 21, 2018 by matildatraveller
	Hot air (Preview) has anyone fitted a whirlybird type vent on top of dual cab hard lid,does it help expell hot air effectively	fishdodger	3	1067	11:22 AM Jan 21, 2018 by Bagmaker
	Best time to travel north to Cairns (Preview) We have been told that June and July is not a good time to head north from Bundaberg to Cairns as the free campsites are very crowded with Grey nomads who sit for long periods in one place. Is this true? Thanks for any tips, Chris	Rexysmum	5	1001	08:43 PM Jan 20, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Robe S.A., any thoughts on a good caravan park? (Preview) Hi All, Going to Robe in a couple of weeks, notice there are 4 parks there, any thoughts on the preferred GN site?	vince56	8	1727	04:22 PM Jan 20, 2018 by PeterD
	Nullarbor Links Golf Course (Preview) Hi Everyone. I am about to cross the Nullarbor in February and plan to play the golf course on the way across as I am in no hurry. People have told me some of the holes/tees are hard to find even though the website gives you information. Are some of the holes difficult to find? Has anyone who has played it go...	cjt55	12	1606	08:45 AM Jan 19, 2018 by Xtrk138
	Number six! (Preview) Haven,t made a post for a while too busy reading what everyone else is up to in GN land, buying another toilet, costing me heaps of my hard earned moola, its for the mother of my children, oh, did I mention it comes with air con ho****er service, 2 beds, grey water tank, coupla batterys & 2 wheels. This...	Joda	5	1806	07:28 AM Jan 19, 2018 by Wizardofoz
	Mixing 2 diff diesel oils (Preview) Some advice needed Doing and oil change on the ranger .I had 5lts of one brand of oil but Need 7.4. Thats ok I put what I had in then when up to the local parts shop but they do not have the same brand. One beauty of being in a small country town. Question can I mix 2 diff brands or should I drain what I put in out and...	Woody2	8	1446	08:45 PM Jan 18, 2018 by Woody2
	Going from an Oztent to a Jayco outback penguin. (Preview) G/day Nomads, We've recently bought our first van,a 2003 jayco outback penguin and was wondering how people who own or have owned one found them offroad,we've driven most of the true offroad tracks like the cape etc so probably won't be doing anything too serious in the van,just the odd dirt track or...	Gaz n Shell	9	2402	08:05 PM Jan 18, 2018 by Gaz n Shell
	floor coverings for caravan (Preview) We've just sold our Jayco Swan camper trailer and for it's whole life we had bath mats down to protect the floor. Worked great and the floor surface is immaculate. We've got a new Starcraft now and want something a bit better than bathmats! Any recommendations? We were thinking of carpet offcuts but th...	zed	14	5244	11:17 PM Jan 17, 2018 by PeterD
	Anderson Weight Distribution & Sway Hitch - but what coupling to use? (Preview) A little advice if I may. I intend getting an Anderson Weight Distribution & Sway Hitch but I'm stuck on what coupling to use. As the Andersen comes with a 50mm ball I need a suitable coupling so that I can open my rear door of the Pajero. Are there any other suitable couplings other than an AL-KO off ro...	skins	7	2963	07:14 PM Jan 17, 2018 by NeilandRaine
	Newbies heading to Darwin (Preview) Any suggestions as to which way to head off on our maiden trip to Darwin? We are hoping to head off mid April from Port Stephens area in New South Wales. We have a 22 foot Jayco off road van and Triton ute. Since purchasing the van we have done 3 road trips as test runs...2 to Kangaroo Valley NSW and one in Nove...	lesjohn	9	2007	03:38 PM Jan 17, 2018 by PeterD
	Best 12v handheld vacuum for van and car (Preview) not too expensive, just one that wont overheat in 5 minutes that can plug into van and car with a lead -- Edited by fishdodger on Sunday 14th of January 2018 05:48:59 PM	fishdodger	18	5762	12:57 PM Jan 17, 2018 by NeilandRaine
	Road condition (Preview) Has anyone travelled on the from Armidale to Grafton via Dundurrabin ? Will be towing a 21foot van. I have been down water fall way but looking at a new route. Thanks for any info on this route. Jeff -- Edited by tiger5 on Tuesday 16th of January 2018 01:47:05 PM	tiger5	3	956	11:05 AM Jan 17, 2018 by tiger5
	Private Health Insurance Yay or Nay? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've been working on my "permanent travel" budget - which will be funded from savings - and I can't find room in it for private health cover. I am 58, in good health, a solo, and currently pay just under $50 per week for my private cover. I don't take any medications at all. Interested in all comments but in...	rayaroundoz	35	2796	11:13 PM Jan 16, 2018 by Cupie
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