The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

A truck collision on the highway has resulted in a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) leak. The crash also caused a bushfire nearby. people travelling north from Carnarvon should consider stopping at Minilya, Exmouth or Coral Bay as the road will be closed for the next 24 hours. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDI...

Ger08 · Ger08

https://thewest.com.au/opinion/why-are-4wd-and-suv-drivers-so-arrogant-ng-b88705881z-- Edited by Ger08 on Friday 5th of January 2018 1...

RustyD · RustyD

Anybody encountered the new EFTPOS terminals? The screen is about the size of a postage stamp and its print is tiny with poor contrast. There is apparently the normal 3 selections - sav-chq-cr. I have had to ask the cashier today and two days ago to make my selection for me. No way I could see it between si...

the vicar · the vicar

fridge has worked full time for last 3 years-living in van.freezer section working ok while fridge section not cooling.van is level.has anybody a fix for my problem.regards the vicar

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Ok its the new year so here I go with another newbie question. We plan on doing a lot of free camping on the big lap. The question is can you travel with the Toilet cassette till you reach a dump site? Its a real question and one I do not want to get wrong for obvious reasons. Thank you in advance for your feed ba...

iana · iana

I have just down loaded a program similar to Wiki camps trip planner called "Base Camp", put out as a free down load by Garmin. While I haven't had a decent play with the program yet, but so far it is looking pretty good, using the same maps that are on the GPS. After one has finished planning the trip it can b...

scoota · scoota

Hi, We have been looking at vans and have taken a look at a new semi off road Exceutive Supreme. We would love to hear from any owners that can give us any feedback. We have looked at the single axle 1890 with the new alucobond smooth cladding,however we are also considering what The dual axle version Wo...

Ger08 · Ger08

https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/online-survey-finds-at-least-half-of-wa-motorists-want-ban-on-drivers-over-80-ng-b88688994z

kiwijims · kiwijims

Penrith in Sydney's west reaches a top of 47.3 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature recorded by a weather station in the Sydney metropolitan area in 79 years.The temperature hit 47.3C at Penrith just after 3:00pm.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-07/sydney-hits-its-highest-tempe...

kiwijims · kiwijims

An out-of-control bushfire has burned at least one house at Carrum Downs, in Melbourne's south-east, and the blaze is burning dangerously close to other homes in the area. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-06/bushfire-emergency-carrum-downs-house-damaged-by-fire/9308170 K.J. ...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Click here for the article cheers - John

Hewy54 · Hewy54

41 outside so decided to ask opinions on Facebook. Put up the following question. "A question about safe towing speeds, especially aimed at any truckies on this group.I tow a 1.7t hybrid van with an 80 series (aerodynamics of a brick).My optimum towing speed is 85 kph for fuel economy, and I am in no hur...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Click here for article Cheers - John

lukey · lukey

Greetings everyone on the road and off it , I am in the market for a brake controller, looking for hints, helpful advice on what to buy or steer away from, so many for sale it gets a little bit confusing so any help much appreciated, Lukey

keiron · keiron

I am sseking the location for that illusive pot of gold we all seek. I am taking my 10 year old grandson on a fossicking expedition (in and around NSW) starting from Sydney. I am hoping that old "Pirate" may know where the "X" is and share their secret with me & the 10y/o. He is into minerals, opals, gol...

Steve and Kym · Steve and Kym

Hi all, I am a new member and about to take off on the big lap. i believe i need a generator for those free camping times. Can anyone recommend a genny that fits the bill at reasonable cost. i have an IBIS 3 Air cond. to run but can make do 12volt for most other appliances. i am having trouble deciding whether...

adreamer · adreamer

Showing 'The Grey Nomads' causing chaos on the roads! Helen -- Edited by adreamer on Wednesday 3rd of January 2018 08:09:44 PM

Magnarc · Magnarc

G'day all, Finally bitten the bullet and bought the Clear view mirrors. Had the Milenco's for a long time and they were very good but suffered from passing trucks and I was a bit worried that the constant movement inwards would eventually stuff up the main mirrors. We were parked up at Nyah one of our fa...

Lingalonga · Lingalonga

Does anyone have any info on.2014 grandcruiser 1750xtrax with ensuite..looking at 1 tomorrow. Any suggestions would be appreciated tia

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

need a new tug....and its doing my head in Need to pull a 19 foot Jayco Journey Outback ...ATM approx. 2740. You who have one, please tell me what you tow with.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Northwest Coastal Highway CLOSED in both directions..... (Preview) A truck collision on the highway has resulted in a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) leak. The crash also caused a bushfire nearby. people travelling north from Carnarvon should consider stopping at Minilya, Exmouth or Coral Bay as the road will be closed for the next 24 hours. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDI...	kiwijims	0	958	07:28 PM Jan 9, 2018 by kiwijims
	Why are 4WD drivers arrogant- from the West (Preview) https://thewest.com.au/opinion/why-are-4wd-and-suv-drivers-so-arrogant-ng-b88705881z-- Edited by Ger08 on Friday 5th of January 2018 1...	Ger08	11	1701	04:40 PM Jan 9, 2018 by hako
	New unreadable EFTPOS terminals (Preview) Anybody encountered the new EFTPOS terminals? The screen is about the size of a postage stamp and its print is tiny with poor contrast. There is apparently the normal 3 selections - sav-chq-cr. I have had to ask the cashier today and two days ago to make my selection for me. No way I could see it between si...	RustyD	4	994	11:38 AM Jan 9, 2018 by Bryan
	dometic 8551 caravan fridge (Preview) fridge has worked full time for last 3 years-living in van.freezer section working ok while fridge section not cooling.van is level.has anybody a fix for my problem.regards the vicar	the vicar	5	1066	09:41 PM Jan 8, 2018 by the vicar
	Traveling with the toilet cassette after free camping? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Ok its the new year so here I go with another newbie question. We plan on doing a lot of free camping on the big lap. The question is can you travel with the Toilet cassette till you reach a dump site? Its a real question and one I do not want to get wrong for obvious reasons. Thank you in advance for your feed ba...	Col Rennie	31	3104	08:54 PM Jan 8, 2018 by hako
	Garmin Bush Camp (Preview) I have just down loaded a program similar to Wiki camps trip planner called "Base Camp", put out as a free down load by Garmin. While I haven't had a decent play with the program yet, but so far it is looking pretty good, using the same maps that are on the GPS. After one has finished planning the trip it can b...	iana	4	2025	07:21 PM Jan 8, 2018 by JackoFJR
	Supreme caravan (Preview) Hi, We have been looking at vans and have taken a look at a new semi off road Exceutive Supreme. We would love to hear from any owners that can give us any feedback. We have looked at the single axle 1890 with the new alucobond smooth cladding,however we are also considering what The dual axle version Wo...	scoota	10	7086	01:45 PM Jan 8, 2018 by scoota
	Motorists want ban on drivers over 80 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/online-survey-finds-at-least-half-of-wa-motorists-want-ban-on-drivers-over-80-ng-b88688994z	Ger08	41	2277	12:13 PM Jan 8, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Sydney hits its highest temperature recorded since 1939 with Penrith reaching 47.3C (Preview) Penrith in Sydney's west reaches a top of 47.3 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature recorded by a weather station in the Sydney metropolitan area in 79 years.The temperature hit 47.3C at Penrith just after 3:00pm.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-07/sydney-hits-its-highest-tempe...	kiwijims	6	1284	10:52 PM Jan 7, 2018 by Cupie
	Victoria fires: House damaged as bushfire rages at Carrum Downs.... (Preview) An out-of-control bushfire has burned at least one house at Carrum Downs, in Melbourne's south-east, and the blaze is burning dangerously close to other homes in the area. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-06/bushfire-emergency-carrum-downs-house-damaged-by-fire/9308170 K.J. ...	kiwijims	3	605	02:34 PM Jan 7, 2018 by brickies
	Hume Freeway melts in heat in Victoria (Preview) Gday... Click here for the article cheers - John	rockylizard	3	1370	12:21 PM Jan 7, 2018 by Southern Cruizer
	Safe towing speeds ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 41 outside so decided to ask opinions on Facebook. Put up the following question. "A question about safe towing speeds, especially aimed at any truckies on this group.I tow a 1.7t hybrid van with an 80 series (aerodynamics of a brick).My optimum towing speed is 85 kph for fuel economy, and I am in no hur...	Hewy54	39	2101	08:31 AM Jan 7, 2018 by brickies
	Apple Mac and iOS devices affected by Meltdown and Spectre bugs (Preview) Gday... Click here for article Cheers - John	rockylizard	14	1214	07:37 AM Jan 7, 2018 by dorian
	Brake controllers (Preview) Greetings everyone on the road and off it , I am in the market for a brake controller, looking for hints, helpful advice on what to buy or steer away from, so many for sale it gets a little bit confusing so any help much appreciated, Lukey	lukey	2	1641	07:14 AM Jan 7, 2018 by yobarr
	Fossicking with 10 year old (Preview) I am sseking the location for that illusive pot of gold we all seek. I am taking my 10 year old grandson on a fossicking expedition (in and around NSW) starting from Sydney. I am hoping that old "Pirate" may know where the "X" is and share their secret with me & the 10y/o. He is into minerals, opals, gol...	keiron	8	1308	01:44 PM Jan 6, 2018 by Possum3
	Which generator to choose (Preview) Hi all, I am a new member and about to take off on the big lap. i believe i need a generator for those free camping times. Can anyone recommend a genny that fits the bill at reasonable cost. i have an IBIS 3 Air cond. to run but can make do 12volt for most other appliances. i am having trouble deciding whether...	Steve and Kym	17	5710	09:45 AM Jan 6, 2018 by slawrence436
	CURRENT AFFAIR TOMORROW NIGHT 4/01/18 (Preview) Showing 'The Grey Nomads' causing chaos on the roads! Helen -- Edited by adreamer on Wednesday 3rd of January 2018 08:09:44 PM	adreamer	29	2668	06:55 AM Jan 6, 2018 by montie
	Mirrors (Preview) G'day all, Finally bitten the bullet and bought the Clear view mirrors. Had the Milenco's for a long time and they were very good but suffered from passing trucks and I was a bit worried that the constant movement inwards would eventually stuff up the main mirrors. We were parked up at Nyah one of our fa...	Magnarc	3	947	04:09 AM Jan 6, 2018 by Lancelot Link
	Upgrading our avan (Preview) Does anyone have any info on.2014 grandcruiser 1750xtrax with ensuite..looking at 1 tomorrow. Any suggestions would be appreciated tia	Lingalonga	0	486	08:05 PM Jan 5, 2018 by Lingalonga
	What do you tow your Jayco Journey with? (Preview) need a new tug....and its doing my head in Need to pull a 19 foot Jayco Journey Outback ...ATM approx. 2740. You who have one, please tell me what you tow with.	Rip and Rosie	5	1603	12:02 PM Jan 5, 2018 by Steve11
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