The Grey Nomads - General

Choppercox · Choppercox

Hi I am new to the forum even though I read old notes. We are in the process of buying a new satellite dish. I am looking a maxi view crank up valued at $1200 does anyone know anything about them. Thanks Peter

David Bevis · David Bevis

I am trying to ensure that Mercedes Australia fix their Sprinter vans, before they kill somebody. I was talking to one of your drivers, Ryhs (Sunshine coast) which has one of the latest Sprinters and like I am, he and many others are very concerned about one of the major problems with Mercedes Sprint...

adreamer · adreamer

Hi, does anyone use Stan for there i-pads? How much a month and is it worth it? Helen

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are looking to take about 3-4 days to drive to Melbourne and thought we would take a couple of alternative routes there and back. One way maybe to Naracoorte and then onto Edenhope and up to Horsham the other maybe down to Casterton then Hamilton and either up to Wartook then Horsham or from Dinkeld ac...

keiron · keiron

I am looking to buy a used van with a dining area layout as per the attached photo. When I speak to many salespersons about this layout I get looks like I have two heads (no I am not a Taswegian). Whilst we are all familiar with the "L" shaped Dinette, The Cafe arrangement; and the Lounge layout (which is a fu...

wobblywombat · wobblywombat

looking for someone with a motorhome heading from Echuca, Victoria to Mackay, QLD mid February 2017 - to share the journey. Happy to contribute towards fuel. Contact Jan at Ozzjanstone@yahoo.co.uk

tezza · tezza

I am hoping to get some input from those wiser than me. We have been told that tyre pressure should only change by 4psi between hot and cold. We have the van tyres at 46 psi cold and they are 56psi hot therefore if what i have been told is right I need to put in quite a bit more. They are 185/14 8 ply light truck t...

the rocket · the rocket

hi, does anyone know how long it takes by boat to get there and how is the one day tour. Thanks

dragonfly1 · dragonfly1

we would like to wish every one on the forum a happy new year and we hope you all have a great and safe 2017 Dragonfly 1 and Mrs. Dragonfly

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Unfortunately due to the countries retailers gradually disappearing beneath the waves of economic illness Australia is afflicted with, many are closing down with people thrown onto the unemployment heap. For those of us still lucky enough to have a job or have sufficient retirement income (may...

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Satellite TV (Preview) Hi I am new to the forum even though I read old notes. We are in the process of buying a new satellite dish. I am looking a maxi view crank up valued at $1200 does anyone know anything about them. Thanks Peter	Choppercox	14	2309	08:25 AM Jan 3, 2017 by Choppercox
	Limp Mode (Preview) I am trying to ensure that Mercedes Australia fix their Sprinter vans, before they kill somebody. I was talking to one of your drivers, Ryhs (Sunshine coast) which has one of the latest Sprinters and like I am, he and many others are very concerned about one of the major problems with Mercedes Sprint...	David Bevis	15	3717	07:58 AM Jan 3, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	STAN (Preview) Hi, does anyone use Stan for there i-pads? How much a month and is it worth it? Helen	adreamer	12	1256	03:27 AM Jan 3, 2017 by Chucker
	Alternative route from Adelaide to Melbourne via Naracoorte (Preview) we are looking to take about 3-4 days to drive to Melbourne and thought we would take a couple of alternative routes there and back. One way maybe to Naracoorte and then onto Edenhope and up to Horsham the other maybe down to Casterton then Hamilton and either up to Wartook then Horsham or from Dinkeld ac...	jbrinks	10	1574	09:05 PM Jan 2, 2017 by jbrinks
	Caravan Dining area layouts (Preview) I am looking to buy a used van with a dining area layout as per the attached photo. When I speak to many salespersons about this layout I get looks like I have two heads (no I am not a Taswegian). Whilst we are all familiar with the "L" shaped Dinette, The Cafe arrangement; and the Lounge layout (which is a fu...	keiron	12	5247	06:13 PM Jan 2, 2017 by Dhutime
	Hi everyone, (Preview) looking for someone with a motorhome heading from Echuca, Victoria to Mackay, QLD mid February 2017 - to share the journey. Happy to contribute towards fuel. Contact Jan at Ozzjanstone@yahoo.co.uk	wobblywombat	4	898	11:48 AM Jan 2, 2017 by Happywanderer
	van tyre pressure (Preview) I am hoping to get some input from those wiser than me. We have been told that tyre pressure should only change by 4psi between hot and cold. We have the van tyres at 46 psi cold and they are 56psi hot therefore if what i have been told is right I need to put in quite a bit more. They are 185/14 8 ply light truck t...	tezza	10	6812	05:59 PM Jan 1, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Kangaroo island (Preview) hi, does anyone know how long it takes by boat to get there and how is the one day tour. Thanks	the rocket	9	1524	04:17 PM Jan 1, 2017 by PeterD
	Happy new year (Preview) we would like to wish every one on the forum a happy new year and we hope you all have a great and safe 2017 Dragonfly 1 and Mrs. Dragonfly	dragonfly1	3	711	02:13 PM Jan 1, 2017 by macka17
	Good Deals for Retail Buyers (Preview) Unfortunately due to the countries retailers gradually disappearing beneath the waves of economic illness Australia is afflicted with, many are closing down with people thrown onto the unemployment heap. For those of us still lucky enough to have a job or have sufficient retirement income (may...	Bruce and Bev	2	897	11:19 AM Jan 1, 2017 by newhorizons
	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	2986	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	546	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	447	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	969	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	1440	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	1680	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	965	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	1166	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	944	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	2047	08:01 AM Dec 30, 2016 by montie
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