The Grey Nomads - General

msg · msg

Feeling a little bit lonely? Need someone to talk to? Try ChatGPT. Just spent half an hour or so talking about using/buying/plastic cups. What I could import or not. What the difference was between "banned" and illegal. (No clear answer) Came down to Federal Government sets recommendation...

jab160 · jab160

Would like to get feedback from brains trust on must do events around this great country -- Edited by jab160 on Tuesday 7th of October 2025 04:30:02 PM -- Edited by jab160 on Tuesday 7th of October 2025 04:30:31 PM

msg · msg

Controversial change in national parks branded a 'betrayal' to Aussie campers How ridiculous. Another way of making it more costly. They'll find some reason to up the camping fees. My thoughts on this is Parks have already wrecked the National Parks with in all their signs and pathways and ela...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Sometime ago, about three years, I bought two el cheapo battery razors from Kmart for $29ea. One for the van and one for home.The one at home finally gave up the ghost today. Looked on their website and are now $27. They have given good service for the price. Just sayin.

msg · msg

$56pn for two. $27 for one. Right on the ocean. Nice quite clear swimming spot. Bit cold at the moment. Expect it to get a lot more expensive in the warmer weather. No amenities. Dog friendly though. I'm still looking. I want somewhere nice where I can park up for a few weeks. Near Water. Southea...

patmc49 · patmc49

Poison ate through skirt on pop top. Went for repairs June 2nd. Still waiting for skirt to be made. Is 5 months the usual time Gor this.

Dhutime · Dhutime

Hi I have lost the barrel out of one of my access lockers. Its locked so can not open it. Any body have any tips? Smash /driil ? Have a new set .

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks

2BREWS · 2BREWS

Best one out there

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Just spent 20 minutes trying to drag and drop or upload etc etc a youtube site onto this crazy site. Done it before many times but not in the hunt now. Go to YouTube and enter: Not an attractive site and see what we have come to. Might mention that Mount Warning here on the Gold Coast is now out of bounds al...

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all This post is exclusively about Fiamma F45-s awnings ... no other brands or designs are involved in this discussion, and views on other brands and designs are =not= wanted My Fiamma F45-i worked wonderfully for 22-yrs until it met an unexpected and untimely death via a timber power pole plan...

Lilias · Lilias

hi my name is Lilia and Im new. Im looking at buying a food ranger 4x4 2014 turbo diesel 4 model. Its got a GVM upgrade water tank extra battery. are they any good? How do they compare with Toyota Hilux D4D

wombat50 · wombat50

Im looking for a mobile service person to come out and check and service bearings and brakes on the van on Brisbane Northside. ive called a few but they all want to do a full van service which i dont want as i can do that stuff myself. Anyone have any recommendations. Thanks Ross

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I have converted from deep cycle lead batteries to Lithium (some time ago) and a few queries have arisen in my mind as I contemplate the changes and management of same: Charging from an auxiliary array (no regulator) - connect direct to battery or to existing array charger/regulator? Is the roof arr...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

How hard would it be for rangers to download a list of paid number plates in a given campsite and do a quick walk-around in the site to locate non arrivals or unpaid arrivals late arvo? Then all he might do is tap on the miscreants and they might be blackballed on the Nat Pks site for back pay and a sizeable $...

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Hi guys, after a bit of help from Jayco owners. I purchased a used 2003 Jayco Heritage 21'6" van recently, the batteries were stuffed so changing them over. There is a Breaksafe series 4000 brakeaway system fitted, battery good in this. What I am after is where does the black wire go from the front of the...

kdarvell · kdarvell

Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike?

John Curtin · John Curtin

Hi all, wanting to road trip Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth, time frame about 4 weeks Currently planning to stop at Cowra, Dubbo, Nyngan, Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tamworth. Any recommendations regarding what roads and towns to avo...

GeoffSA · GeoffSA

I intend towing my 3.3t van with a 2001 gu 4.2td patrol from Wagga to Tathra, just wondering the easiest route.Thanks, Geoff

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has any one used a zipper repair kit to fix a broken zipper

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	ChatGPT Fun (Preview) Feeling a little bit lonely? Need someone to talk to? Try ChatGPT. Just spent half an hour or so talking about using/buying/plastic cups. What I could import or not. What the difference was between "banned" and illegal. (No clear answer) Came down to Federal Government sets recommendation...	msg	15	1547	01:10 PM Oct 27, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Must see events (Preview) Would like to get feedback from brains trust on must do events around this great country -- Edited by jab160 on Tuesday 7th of October 2025 04:30:02 PM -- Edited by jab160 on Tuesday 7th of October 2025 04:30:31 PM	jab160	9	947	12:48 PM Oct 27, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Camping in NSW National Parks. (Preview) Controversial change in national parks branded a 'betrayal' to Aussie campers How ridiculous. Another way of making it more costly. They'll find some reason to up the camping fees. My thoughts on this is Parks have already wrecked the National Parks with in all their signs and pathways and ela...	msg	2	370	11:19 AM Oct 27, 2025 by msg
	Good buys. (Preview) Sometime ago, about three years, I bought two el cheapo battery razors from Kmart for $29ea. One for the van and one for home.The one at home finally gave up the ghost today. Looked on their website and are now $27. They have given good service for the price. Just sayin.	Magnarc	6	851	01:41 PM Oct 26, 2025 by msg
	Expensive Camping (Preview) $56pn for two. $27 for one. Right on the ocean. Nice quite clear swimming spot. Bit cold at the moment. Expect it to get a lot more expensive in the warmer weather. No amenities. Dog friendly though. I'm still looking. I want somewhere nice where I can park up for a few weeks. Near Water. Southea...	msg	10	940	02:02 PM Oct 25, 2025 by Possum3
	Repairs to poptop (Preview) Poison ate through skirt on pop top. Went for repairs June 2nd. Still waiting for skirt to be made. Is 5 months the usual time Gor this.	patmc49	3	365	01:58 PM Oct 25, 2025 by Possum3
	Compression access lock (Preview) Hi I have lost the barrel out of one of my access lockers. Its locked so can not open it. Any body have any tips? Smash /driil ? Have a new set .	Dhutime	7	750	05:19 PM Oct 20, 2025 by Dhutime
	Cartopper tinnys (Preview) Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks	Juspokinlong	9	1252	04:48 PM Oct 11, 2025 by TheHeaths
	Jerry can holders (Preview) Best one out there	2BREWS	13	1572	06:41 PM Oct 8, 2025 by Brianvicki
	HooRoo ULURU ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just spent 20 minutes trying to drag and drop or upload etc etc a youtube site onto this crazy site. Done it before many times but not in the hunt now. Go to YouTube and enter: Not an attractive site and see what we have come to. Might mention that Mount Warning here on the Gold Coast is now out of bounds al...	Brodie Allen	41	4721	07:10 PM Oct 5, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Calling Fiamma F45 awning owners - have you had problems? (Preview) G'day all This post is exclusively about Fiamma F45-s awnings ... no other brands or designs are involved in this discussion, and views on other brands and designs are =not= wanted My Fiamma F45-i worked wonderfully for 22-yrs until it met an unexpected and untimely death via a timber power pole plan...	Ozzie_Traveller	6	683	10:10 AM Oct 4, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Ford ranger 2914 are they any good (Preview) hi my name is Lilia and Im new. Im looking at buying a food ranger 4x4 2014 turbo diesel 4 model. Its got a GVM upgrade water tank extra battery. are they any good? How do they compare with Toyota Hilux D4D	Lilias	6	1132	09:43 AM Sep 21, 2025 by dogbox
	bearings and brakes (Preview) Im looking for a mobile service person to come out and check and service bearings and brakes on the van on Brisbane Northside. ive called a few but they all want to do a full van service which i dont want as i can do that stuff myself. Anyone have any recommendations. Thanks Ross	wombat50	2	1036	02:42 PM Sep 13, 2025 by wombat50
	LITHIUM BATTERIES charging from car/from auxiliary solar panels/from generator. (Preview) I have converted from deep cycle lead batteries to Lithium (some time ago) and a few queries have arisen in my mind as I contemplate the changes and management of same: Charging from an auxiliary array (no regulator) - connect direct to battery or to existing array charger/regulator? Is the roof arr...	Brodie Allen	4	1328	01:45 PM Sep 12, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	GHOST CAMPERS (not) IN NATIONAL PARKS (Preview) How hard would it be for rangers to download a list of paid number plates in a given campsite and do a quick walk-around in the site to locate non arrivals or unpaid arrivals late arvo? Then all he might do is tap on the miscreants and they might be blackballed on the Nat Pks site for back pay and a sizeable $...	Brodie Allen	7	1278	12:08 AM Sep 12, 2025 by msg
	Breaksafe series 4000 (Preview) Hi guys, after a bit of help from Jayco owners. I purchased a used 2003 Jayco Heritage 21'6" van recently, the batteries were stuffed so changing them over. There is a Breaksafe series 4000 brakeaway system fitted, battery good in this. What I am after is where does the black wire go from the front of the...	Dreamcaster51	3	563	04:26 PM Sep 9, 2025 by Dreamcaster51
	Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike? (Preview) Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike?	kdarvell	0	798	03:19 PM Sep 7, 2025 by kdarvell
	Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth (Preview) Hi all, wanting to road trip Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth, time frame about 4 weeks Currently planning to stop at Cowra, Dubbo, Nyngan, Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tamworth. Any recommendations regarding what roads and towns to avo...	John Curtin	2	844	08:00 AM Sep 6, 2025 by rmoor
	Travelling to Tathra (Preview) I intend towing my 3.3t van with a 2001 gu 4.2td patrol from Wagga to Tathra, just wondering the easiest route.Thanks, Geoff	GeoffSA	9	1007	08:30 AM Sep 1, 2025 by GeoffSA
	zipper zipper (Preview) hi all has any one used a zipper repair kit to fix a broken zipper	snap1946	0	789	07:25 AM Sep 1, 2025 by snap1946
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