The Grey Nomads - General

FMC · FMC

Travelling in 2024 Gulf country, then to Innot Springs then to Cairns. (van 23ft) what is the best road to Cairns from Innot Springs as the GPS shows 2 ways. Cheers

Mickwil · Mickwil

Hi all, I am about to drive on the Eyre Highway from Norseman to Ceduna. As I have a business it is imperative that I have both internet and Mobile phone reception. Can you tell me what the go is on this stretch of road Thanks Mick

Ubique 68 · Ubique 68

Just finished the transit E-W-E. Road conditions remain excellent with a couple of minor soft spots. Wild life and road kill negligible. Transport traffic very light. RV traffic light with camper trailers the majority. Fuel prices varied as always: Penong, Yalata, Nundroo the cheapest $2.10-$2...

JayDee · JayDee

There are thousands of quotes we can learn from in life. Perhaps this is one of my favorites. "GOOD JUDGMENT COMES FROM EXPERIENCE." "EXPERIENCE COMES FROM POOR JUDGEMENT." You may wish to share your favorites. Jay&Dee

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Some few years ago I refused to buy a UHF. We had driven from Victoria to Maryborough Queensland and even had wide loads from Goondiwindi to another town and didnt need one. My decision was solely due to preferring to concentrate of the road and not liking the chatter in towns however, soon we'll buy a 5...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A timely warning with summer nearly here - your frige temps need to be monitored throughout. a very simple and cheap system is available on e-Bay that has a battery sender unit to pop into the frige compartment and a monitoring and alarm unit for your kitchen. The one that I use comes as a package of 2 sen...

Bazza73 · Bazza73

I have a 2014 Jurgens LunaGazer and very happy Almost from day one we had the issue of when we were connected to mains water pressure seperate to the water tank filler over a week the water tanks fill up and start overflowing Has any one had this issue and how did they fix it? Regards

Trailer Sailer · Trailer Sailer

Finally have our touring package finished and ready to go. Both the trailer sailer and the truck with slide on camper have seen plenty of use individually but we are about to embark on our first major combination extended holiday previously only having done a relocation journey. -- Edited by Traile...

rogs · rogs

Thinking about buying one as they seem to be very good build and quality Does anyone already own one and if so how do you find it

PeterX · PeterX

https://www.9news.com.au/world/today-in-history-news-headlines-on-this-day-in-pictures-famous-historical-images-crime-sport-celebrity-world-news-global-events-anniversaries/a4e6a3c2-97d9-46c2-864d-910637d4aa03Prime

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Council ordered the camp associated with the hotel closed immediately at 16:00 yesterday. Publican had to ask everyone leave asap. Travellers turned away at 17:30 with nowhere to go but Cooktown or back to Rifle Creek. Interesting to note the Cook Council who control the Lakeland area are planning...

Cuppa · Cuppa

After 5 years away it was no surprise to find that our ink jet printer was stuffed. Disassembly, soaking & cleaning of the jets & cartridges as per instructions found online failed, but the scanning to computer via wifi still works. I could have bought new ink cartridges but with a risk of a) t...

blakey72 · blakey72

Hello all, this is a first post so here goes. My wife and I plan to eventually do the lap of Aus but feel we should get some experience first. We are both in our mid 50's and this will be our first van. We live in Western Victoria (Horsham). Our plan is to just start with shorter journeys around the state then m...

Boothy · Boothy

Just doing our Lotus build, theres an option for a carafan which isnt cheap. Wondering if you have one or you stuck with what was in your van already? Ours has a domestic dust reduction.

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

Is anybody else experiencing issues with wikicamps. Since this latest update it takes quite a long time to load even though I have downloaded the relevant maps to my phone. Also in use scrolling the map or changing its scale the app take so long to respond that it is almost unusable unless you have the p...

Wanderin · Wanderin

Hi all , we are about to buy a large van as my wife and I want to do extensive travel. Its tare is 2.7 and has everything we want. Pulling it with a Jeep with 3.5 capacity. Everything ticks the boxes but I worry that it is a bit to heavy to drag around. I cant get anything lighter as that will compromise space. An...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Has anyone had experience with mobile phone signal booster? Im looking at getting one but would like to know others experience and recommendations please.

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Appreciate Alternatives/Costs on CP. Oval, Showground, 24hr Fuel Stops as well as Lovely Banks Stopover. Thanks Peter

cobberdog · cobberdog

During our trip to cape york a very strange thing happened. I placed the pottie on the ground,(it hadnt been emtied for 3 days and was packed in the back of the ute ),i noticed it was a little wobbly on the ground and the sides seemed a little balooned, so i lifted the lid,and pulled the slide lever out and t...

JayDee · JayDee

This is a movie clip from the movie/series called " Newsroom " the actor is Jeff Daniels. I have been unable to access this TV series via STAN - NETFLEX OR PRIME. If you know where I can access this TV series please let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2HKbygLjJs Jay&Dee

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Best route (Preview) Travelling in 2024 Gulf country, then to Innot Springs then to Cairns. (van 23ft) what is the best road to Cairns from Innot Springs as the GPS shows 2 ways. Cheers	FMC	3	1928	07:25 PM Oct 2, 2023 by The Belmont Bear
	Internet and Mobile reception (Preview) Hi all, I am about to drive on the Eyre Highway from Norseman to Ceduna. As I have a business it is imperative that I have both internet and Mobile phone reception. Can you tell me what the go is on this stretch of road Thanks Mick	Mickwil	9	2952	09:31 AM Oct 2, 2023 by Dougwe
	Current Conditions Eyre Highway-25/9/23 (Preview) Just finished the transit E-W-E. Road conditions remain excellent with a couple of minor soft spots. Wild life and road kill negligible. Transport traffic very light. RV traffic light with camper trailers the majority. Fuel prices varied as always: Penong, Yalata, Nundroo the cheapest $2.10-$2...	Ubique 68	2	1048	05:28 PM Oct 1, 2023 by Ubique 68
	One of the lessons regarding EXPERIENCE. (Preview) There are thousands of quotes we can learn from in life. Perhaps this is one of my favorites. "GOOD JUDGMENT COMES FROM EXPERIENCE." "EXPERIENCE COMES FROM POOR JUDGEMENT." You may wish to share your favorites. Jay&Dee	JayDee	13	1769	11:37 AM Oct 1, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Stubbornness can be costly (Preview) Some few years ago I refused to buy a UHF. We had driven from Victoria to Maryborough Queensland and even had wide loads from Goondiwindi to another town and didnt need one. My decision was solely due to preferring to concentrate of the road and not liking the chatter in towns however, soon we'll buy a 5...	Eaglemax	26	1982	01:17 PM Sep 30, 2023 by Cuppa
	Food safety and frige temp (Preview) A timely warning with summer nearly here - your frige temps need to be monitored throughout. a very simple and cheap system is available on e-Bay that has a battery sender unit to pop into the frige compartment and a monitoring and alarm unit for your kitchen. The one that I use comes as a package of 2 sen...	Brodie Allen	10	1476	10:36 AM Sep 29, 2023 by Dick0
	Van water pump (Preview) I have a 2014 Jurgens LunaGazer and very happy Almost from day one we had the issue of when we were connected to mains water pressure seperate to the water tank filler over a week the water tanks fill up and start overflowing Has any one had this issue and how did they fix it? Regards	Bazza73	3	975	12:52 PM Sep 28, 2023 by Steel Dog
	All bases covered? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Finally have our touring package finished and ready to go. Both the trailer sailer and the truck with slide on camper have seen plenty of use individually but we are about to embark on our first major combination extended holiday previously only having done a relocation journey. -- Edited by Traile...	Trailer Sailer	41	4403	04:57 AM Sep 28, 2023 by Trailer Sailer
	Wonderland Caravans (Preview) Thinking about buying one as they seem to be very good build and quality Does anyone already own one and if so how do you find it	rogs	7	2216	06:12 PM Sep 27, 2023 by Grumpy98
	40 years ago today, We aussies celebrating winning Americas cup (Preview) https://www.9news.com.au/world/today-in-history-news-headlines-on-this-day-in-pictures-famous-historical-images-crime-sport-celebrity-world-news-global-events-anniversaries/a4e6a3c2-97d9-46c2-864d-910637d4aa03Prime	PeterX	8	996	06:03 PM Sep 27, 2023 by The Belmont Bear
	Lakeland Hotel FNQ (Preview) Council ordered the camp associated with the hotel closed immediately at 16:00 yesterday. Publican had to ask everyone leave asap. Travellers turned away at 17:30 with nowhere to go but Cooktown or back to Rifle Creek. Interesting to note the Cook Council who control the Lakeland area are planning...	Bas + Eve	9	1497	06:42 PM Sep 25, 2023 by PeterX
	A pleasant surprise - a new home printer. (Preview) After 5 years away it was no surprise to find that our ink jet printer was stuffed. Disassembly, soaking & cleaning of the jets & cartridges as per instructions found online failed, but the scanning to computer via wifi still works. I could have bought new ink cartridges but with a risk of a) t...	Cuppa	21	3314	06:37 PM Sep 25, 2023 by PeterX
	Suggestions for a first caravan?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello all, this is a first post so here goes. My wife and I plan to eventually do the lap of Aus but feel we should get some experience first. We are both in our mid 50's and this will be our first van. We live in Western Victoria (Horsham). Our plan is to just start with shorter journeys around the state then m...	blakey72	32	9127	05:11 PM Sep 25, 2023 by PeterX
	Carafan (Preview) Just doing our Lotus build, theres an option for a carafan which isnt cheap. Wondering if you have one or you stuck with what was in your van already? Ours has a domestic dust reduction.	Boothy	2	936	07:08 AM Sep 25, 2023 by Boothy
	wikicamps again ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is anybody else experiencing issues with wikicamps. Since this latest update it takes quite a long time to load even though I have downloaded the relevant maps to my phone. Also in use scrolling the map or changing its scale the app take so long to respond that it is almost unusable unless you have the p...	Brenda and Alan	30	6136	04:45 AM Sep 25, 2023 by Cuppa
	23 ft van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all , we are about to buy a large van as my wife and I want to do extensive travel. Its tare is 2.7 and has everything we want. Pulling it with a Jeep with 3.5 capacity. Everything ticks the boxes but I worry that it is a bit to heavy to drag around. I cant get anything lighter as that will compromise space. An...	Wanderin	33	2290	07:48 PM Sep 24, 2023 by yobarr
	Mobile reception booster (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone had experience with mobile phone signal booster? Im looking at getting one but would like to know others experience and recommendations please.	vince56	6	2693	02:10 PM Sep 24, 2023 by Pradokakadudavid
	Overnight Stop Over for Spirit of Tass, at Geelong (Preview) Appreciate Alternatives/Costs on CP. Oval, Showground, 24hr Fuel Stops as well as Lovely Banks Stopover. Thanks Peter	PeterInSa	5	1351	11:27 AM Sep 23, 2023 by PeterInSa
	PORTA POTTIE poo explosion (Preview) During our trip to cape york a very strange thing happened. I placed the pottie on the ground,(it hadnt been emtied for 3 days and was packed in the back of the ute ),i noticed it was a little wobbly on the ground and the sides seemed a little balooned, so i lifted the lid,and pulled the slide lever out and t...	cobberdog	9	1448	10:00 AM Sep 23, 2023 by yobarr
	Great TV clip from Newsroom. (Preview) This is a movie clip from the movie/series called " Newsroom " the actor is Jeff Daniels. I have been unable to access this TV series via STAN - NETFLEX OR PRIME. If you know where I can access this TV series please let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2HKbygLjJs Jay&Dee	JayDee	7	1543	08:44 PM Sep 22, 2023 by Pradokakadudavid
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