The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

A four-wheel drive has fallen off a barge heading to Fraser Island and sunk.No-one was inside at the time, but a group of backpackers on their way to the island for New Year's Eve lost their mobile phones, bank cards, passports and other valuables when the rented vehicle rolled out between Inskip Poi...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday Gee another grey hair, wrinkle and roll of fat. Thank you for your friendship, understanding and respect. Its been a great year with many more to come. Special mention to Cindy, she puts up with our rants, and we love her for it. May health, wisdom and travel be your lot for 2017. From the Crocks

Nelly · Nelly

Hello one and all - I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2017 and I hope you can see a lot of this great country. Stay safe and look after yourselves.

lockie and me · lockie and me

hello lockie needs to know what camp is like at christies beach,echuca, is like,, is there plenty of space, etc,,etc,, thanking u

kiwijims · kiwijims

Debbie Reynolds, Singin' in the Rain star and mother of Carrie Fisher, dies aged 84 US actress Debbie Reynolds, who lit up the screen in Singin' in the Rain and other Hollywood classics, has died after suffering a stroke just one day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher. R.I.P. Debbie, You we...

iana · iana

Its hard to decide where to put a topic at times, but since I am not asking technical questions--- at this stage, I am just after opinions. We intend, if we ever get going to be full time on the road. Our van has 300w of solar panels, and 2 x 120 AH calcium batteries. Our ute has a DC-DC controller that also has...

Woody2 · Woody2

G-day all. Just spent the day on the upper Macleay west of Kempsey.Had lunch at the Willawarrin pub. Would have to be the biggest meals we have found in our travels. Could not eat it all so they gave us a take away box. Covered dinner as well. There is free camping across the road at the sports field,no pow...

Debraspace · Debraspace

we were wondering if anyone has used one of those companion mini evaporative cooling systems? What are they like in terms of cooling? Are they noisy? only have a small van and just need something for the nights, any other rechargeable suggestions?

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

We met Ralph and Marilyn today for lunch. We arrived at around 10.30 am, and didn't leave until close to 6.00 pm. How is it that total strangers with a caravan in common, can talk for close to 8 hours as if they were old friends? Lovely day, thanks Ralph and Marilyn for the beautiful lunch.

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.smh.com.au/business/bp-snaps-up-woolies-servos-for-18-billion-20161227-gtimj7.html

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

To Jayco, I have been under our Jayco Journey outback which now completed 80km to St Mary's Return. It has not been out of the garage till this week. So that we can prepair the van with all the extra's we want to install and rectifying the issues we need to fix. I covered the brake leed wires to protect the...

geoffc · geoffc

Firstly all the best to every one for 2017 And now the silly question, Of the two (2) routes that Google maps give/show which is the better of the two (2) to travel with a caravan regards

kiwijims · kiwijims

A massive Christmas night storm and heavy rain that has sparked damaging flash floods in Central Australia is being described as a once-in-a-half-century weather event Weather shuts Uluru national parkThe downpours also caused the closure of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.Rangers closed th...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Hopefully there is a video attached woody

briche · briche

from Cheryl and I may you have a wonderful Christmas time wherever you are and if you are traveling today, travel safe. For whatever 2017 brings may it be an answer to your dreams. Best wishes and enjoy to the fullest Brian and Cheryl

Joe50 · Joe50

Merry Christmas to all Forum members from sunny Charleville in southwestern Queensland. Hope your Christmas stocking were filled with goodies and that you all have a happy, healthy and safe 2017. Cheers Joe

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ford-motor-company-of-australia-limited-ford-territory-and-ranger

kiwijims · kiwijims

George Michael: Wham! singer dies aged 53The former Wham! frontman died peacefully at his home in Oxfordshire, England, on Christmas Day."It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period," his publici...

Jomari · Jomari

Hi Guys, I am thinking of installing a gps tracking device in my van, does anyone have one installed and if so, do you have any advice on the matter . Thanks John

CC Bear · CC Bear

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/new-speed-cameras-for-queensland-road-work-zones-20161222-gtgdqo.html-- Edited by CC Bear on Thursda...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	4WD falls off barge on way to Fraser Island, (Preview) A four-wheel drive has fallen off a barge heading to Fraser Island and sunk.No-one was inside at the time, but a group of backpackers on their way to the island for New Year's Eve lost their mobile phones, bank cards, passports and other valuables when the rented vehicle rolled out between Inskip Poi...	kiwijims	8	2855	08:51 AM Jan 1, 2017 by Ron-D
	Happy New Year you lot... (Preview) Gday Gee another grey hair, wrinkle and roll of fat. Thank you for your friendship, understanding and respect. Its been a great year with many more to come. Special mention to Cindy, she puts up with our rants, and we love her for it. May health, wisdom and travel be your lot for 2017. From the Crocks	Phil C	2	512	12:33 AM Jan 1, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Happy New Year (Preview) Hello one and all - I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2017 and I hope you can see a lot of this great country. Stay safe and look after yourselves.	Nelly	1	420	12:30 AM Jan 1, 2017 by Gaylehere
	christies beach (Preview) hello lockie needs to know what camp is like at christies beach,echuca, is like,, is there plenty of space, etc,,etc,, thanking u	lockie and me	7	944	03:41 PM Dec 31, 2016 by jules47
	ANOTHER GREAT PASSES AWAY, (Preview) Debbie Reynolds, Singin' in the Rain star and mother of Carrie Fisher, dies aged 84 US actress Debbie Reynolds, who lit up the screen in Singin' in the Rain and other Hollywood classics, has died after suffering a stroke just one day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher. R.I.P. Debbie, You we...	kiwijims	5	1413	12:34 PM Dec 31, 2016 by Cupie
	Solar Power. (Preview) Its hard to decide where to put a topic at times, but since I am not asking technical questions--- at this stage, I am just after opinions. We intend, if we ever get going to be full time on the road. Our van has 300w of solar panels, and 2 x 120 AH calcium batteries. Our ute has a DC-DC controller that also has...	iana	17	1644	10:29 AM Dec 31, 2016 by iana
	Willawarrin.mid north coast.nsw (Preview) G-day all. Just spent the day on the upper Macleay west of Kempsey.Had lunch at the Willawarrin pub. Would have to be the biggest meals we have found in our travels. Could not eat it all so they gave us a take away box. Covered dinner as well. There is free camping across the road at the sports field,no pow...	Woody2	1	942	09:30 PM Dec 30, 2016 by Dougwe
	Companion emini evaporative cooling (Preview) we were wondering if anyone has used one of those companion mini evaporative cooling systems? What are they like in terms of cooling? Are they noisy? only have a small van and just need something for the nights, any other rechargeable suggestions?	Debraspace	5	1124	11:04 AM Dec 30, 2016 by PeterInSa
	Radar and Dunmowin do lunch (Preview) We met Ralph and Marilyn today for lunch. We arrived at around 10.30 am, and didn't leave until close to 6.00 pm. How is it that total strangers with a caravan in common, can talk for close to 8 hours as if they were old friends? Lovely day, thanks Ralph and Marilyn for the beautiful lunch.	Dunmowin	3	888	10:40 AM Dec 30, 2016 by macka17
	BP snaps up Woolies servos (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/business/bp-snaps-up-woolies-servos-for-18-billion-20161227-gtimj7.html	rockylizard	22	1977	08:01 AM Dec 30, 2016 by montie
	My misery van continues Look closer where the tin plate meets the clear Pipe (Preview) To Jayco, I have been under our Jayco Journey outback which now completed 80km to St Mary's Return. It has not been out of the garage till this week. So that we can prepair the van with all the extra's we want to install and rectifying the issues we need to fix. I covered the brake leed wires to protect the...	Hey Jim	10	2010	10:36 PM Dec 29, 2016 by iana
	Bathurst to Goulburn (Preview) Firstly all the best to every one for 2017 And now the silly question, Of the two (2) routes that Google maps give/show which is the better of the two (2) to travel with a caravan regards	geoffc	3	2724	09:30 AM Dec 29, 2016 by Possum3
	Uluru national park closed, scores shelter from flash floods in Central Australia (Preview) A massive Christmas night storm and heavy rain that has sparked damaging flash floods in Central Australia is being described as a once-in-a-half-century weather event Weather shuts Uluru national parkThe downpours also caused the closure of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.Rangers closed th...	kiwijims	7	940	08:30 PM Dec 28, 2016 by HunnyBunny
	The view from my office for the last six weeks (Preview) Hopefully there is a video attached woody	Woody n Sue	19	1494	12:50 PM Dec 28, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Christmas greetings (Preview) from Cheryl and I may you have a wonderful Christmas time wherever you are and if you are traveling today, travel safe. For whatever 2017 brings may it be an answer to your dreams. Best wishes and enjoy to the fullest Brian and Cheryl	briche	2	487	11:23 AM Dec 28, 2016 by nu one
	Seasons greetings to all (Preview) Merry Christmas to all Forum members from sunny Charleville in southwestern Queensland. Hope your Christmas stocking were filled with goodies and that you all have a happy, healthy and safe 2017. Cheers Joe	Joe50	3	458	08:53 AM Dec 28, 2016 by Kaid
	RECALL: Ford Territory and Ranger (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ford-motor-company-of-australia-limited-ford-territory-and-ranger	rockylizard	7	1243	09:49 PM Dec 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	R.I.P. GEORGE MICHAEL (Preview) George Michael: Wham! singer dies aged 53The former Wham! frontman died peacefully at his home in Oxfordshire, England, on Christmas Day."It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period," his publici...	kiwijims	16	1046	06:22 PM Dec 27, 2016 by Eaglemax
	GPS tracking devices (Preview) Hi Guys, I am thinking of installing a gps tracking device in my van, does anyone have one installed and if so, do you have any advice on the matter . Thanks John	Jomari	6	1093	09:53 AM Dec 27, 2016 by Explorer
	New Qld Speed Cameras ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/new-speed-cameras-for-queensland-road-work-zones-20161222-gtgdqo.html-- Edited by CC Bear on Thursda...	CC Bear	41	2943	08:03 AM Dec 27, 2016 by TheHeaths
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