The Grey Nomads - General

briche · briche

From us to you, wherever you are, wherever you will be, may you find the time to enjoy the journey. As you contempl next years adventures may you travel safe and live your life in the freedom that comes with this stage of your life. May you know the peace that comes your way and the encourgement when its ge...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all just installed cb radio first time user with this device ! what I would like to know is what is the normal procedure when wishing to contact someone on the same wave band an example channel 40 truckie and I would like to get some information about road conditions or if its safe to pass etc etc .... s...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Finally retired and planning our first big trip around part of oz for a few months however long it takes !!!! Having said that I would love to hear of other peoples experiences when they first did that big retirement trip ... did it live up to your expectations or were there some things that came as a bit...

CC Bear · CC Bear

Heading to Adelaide on Friday, this will be our first major run. Wondering what tools every one takes for emergency or general maintenance. If there is a list just point me there please as the mind is a bit out this morning and it is not due to the red wine. wheel brace, bottle jack and small trolley jack on...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. Hope you had a great weekend!! Is anyone using one of these water bladders as im thinking of using a 150ltr to put under the bed. Are they any good and would you recommend using one? Cheers Troy

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all With the okay from Cindy, I post a press release from a local club, Phil A new RV-Friendly overnighting location exclusively for self-contained RVs has opened in Tuncurry NSW. The Sporties Club on Beach Street, northern Tuncurry have opened up 2 areas, each capable of accommodating 6 medi...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/dometic-australia-waeco-models-cf-40-cf-50-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer

brickies · brickies

Has I come onto the forum via the Grey nomad webpage I get to read some great story , Have a look the one today is about people stealing showers which has become a big issue have a read .

JohnR · JohnR

We are parked up at our "base camp" in the Central West of NSW at Peak Hill. Unfortunately we don't have room to park the Jayco "Off Street". And at this time of the year we have a "family Xmas" gathering prior to the "real" xmas. This is part of leading the Nomadic life style and having kids in the "Wild West...

kiwijims · kiwijims

On special today from ALDI........... $29.99 PrProduct Description Product DescriptionUp to 5km range75 channelsHandheld, 2-way talk radio10 call tonesRechargeable battery packs K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 10th of December 2016 10:46:28 AM

Crane · Crane

We have put our van in storage and have just purchased a cover. We are going to fit the cover tomorrow and will disconnect the battery & bring it home to maintain charge for the next 6 months. Q. Is there anything else we need to do with the solar ? Our handover was pathetic. I asked about a small box in...

jules47 · jules47

Found these pics on an old file in laptop - have no memory of having been there, or where I got them from - can anyone help? I thought Lost City NT? Bungle Bungles? Or maybe you took the photos? Thanks. -- Edited by jules47 on Friday 9th of December 2016 09:20:30 PM

Possum3 · Possum3

https://mr4x4.com.au/jeep-grand-cherokee-recall-fire-risk/

Girl Croc · Girl Croc

Has anyone else had ongoing problems with Retreat caravans... I seem to have the largest lemon... will never buy a new caravan again... will stick to used

dazz49 · dazz49

Now here's a little tip to get a bigger discount on your fuel from Woolworths for Woolies shoppers If you buy a Woolworths wish Gift card , as a RAA member you get a 5 % discount . So filling up at Woolies servos you use your voucher to get your 4 cents a litre off and then pay with the Gift card saving 5 percen...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Well we picked up the van and the report card stays it all. Fit For The Purpose. Signed Off. Everything now works as it should. They do get off their Ass, when they get served. The Cost to us was worth EVERY PENNY and then some. It only took 3 WEEKS to workout how to fix the blo...dy thing. Plus as a...

kiwijims · kiwijims

See FIRE UPDATES, Top of General Section...... K.J.

kiwijims · kiwijims

A man with a forklift has allegedly gone on a rampage on Thevenard Island off Western Australia's north-coast, damaging vehicles and the island's solar power infrastructure. Karratha Police said the 34-year-old had an altercation with a co-worker around 3:00am on Saturday.He then jumped into t...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi everyone would like some help with regard to purchasing a uhf radio ? planning that trip around oz sticking to the bitumen and haven't got a clue about what to purchase . Do you think that these radio's are a necessary ? or am I just wasting my money ? Have read a few articles about road trains etc and pos...

wal1 · wal1

Hi, Just wondering, what if any regulations relate to the height of overhanging trees on a nature strip, in relation to the roadway? I have googled, without a great deal of success and before I contact the local council, was looking for legislation or simmilar. Thanks Wal

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Christmas Greetings (Preview) From us to you, wherever you are, wherever you will be, may you find the time to enjoy the journey. As you contempl next years adventures may you travel safe and live your life in the freedom that comes with this stage of your life. May you know the peace that comes your way and the encourgement when its ge...	briche	4	666	10:24 AM Dec 13, 2016 by Moorey
	using a cb the right way (Preview) Hi all just installed cb radio first time user with this device ! what I would like to know is what is the normal procedure when wishing to contact someone on the same wave band an example channel 40 truckie and I would like to get some information about road conditions or if its safe to pass etc etc .... s...	goldenyears	16	1249	09:00 AM Dec 13, 2016 by Grubbygypsy
	BIG TRIP UP TO DARWIN ... ACROSS TO CAIRNS THEN WHERE EVER !!! (Preview) Finally retired and planning our first big trip around part of oz for a few months however long it takes !!!! Having said that I would love to hear of other peoples experiences when they first did that big retirement trip ... did it live up to your expectations or were there some things that came as a bit...	goldenyears	22	1099	08:54 AM Dec 13, 2016 by Grubbygypsy
	What tools to take ? (Preview) Heading to Adelaide on Friday, this will be our first major run. Wondering what tools every one takes for emergency or general maintenance. If there is a list just point me there please as the mind is a bit out this morning and it is not due to the red wine. wheel brace, bottle jack and small trolley jack on...	CC Bear	15	1144	12:12 AM Dec 13, 2016 by Lancelot Link
	Plastimo water tanks (Preview) Hi all. Hope you had a great weekend!! Is anyone using one of these water bladders as im thinking of using a 150ltr to put under the bed. Are they any good and would you recommend using one? Cheers Troy	tadau68	6	1459	06:14 PM Dec 12, 2016 by macka17
	Tuncurry NSW - a new RV Friendly site opened up for travellers (Preview) G'day all With the okay from Cindy, I post a press release from a local club, Phil A new RV-Friendly overnighting location exclusively for self-contained RVs has opened in Tuncurry NSW. The Sporties Club on Beach Street, northern Tuncurry have opened up 2 areas, each capable of accommodating 6 medi...	Ozzie_Traveller	7	1213	05:09 PM Dec 12, 2016 by Ozzie_Traveller
	Re call on Dometic portable fridge, freezer (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/dometic-australia-waeco-models-cf-40-cf-50-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer	Aus-Kiwi	0	696	04:19 PM Dec 12, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Grey nomads webpage (Preview) Has I come onto the forum via the Grey nomad webpage I get to read some great story , Have a look the one today is about people stealing showers which has become a big issue have a read .	brickies	13	1157	12:11 PM Dec 12, 2016 by brickies
	$1- a day? (Preview) We are parked up at our "base camp" in the Central West of NSW at Peak Hill. Unfortunately we don't have room to park the Jayco "Off Street". And at this time of the year we have a "family Xmas" gathering prior to the "real" xmas. This is part of leading the Nomadic life style and having kids in the "Wild West...	JohnR	5	1148	11:39 AM Dec 12, 2016 by brickies
	Two way Handhelds from ALDI (Preview) On special today from ALDI........... $29.99 PrProduct Description Product DescriptionUp to 5km range75 channelsHandheld, 2-way talk radio10 call tonesRechargeable battery packs K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 10th of December 2016 10:46:28 AM	kiwijims	10	4826	11:38 AM Dec 12, 2016 by aussie_paul
	What to do with battery & solar when storing van with a cover for months? (Preview) We have put our van in storage and have just purchased a cover. We are going to fit the cover tomorrow and will disconnect the battery & bring it home to maintain charge for the next 6 months. Q. Is there anything else we need to do with the solar ? Our handover was pathetic. I asked about a small box in...	Crane	2	760	12:37 AM Dec 12, 2016 by C00P
	Does anyone know where this is, please? (Preview) Found these pics on an old file in laptop - have no memory of having been there, or where I got them from - can anyone help? I thought Lost City NT? Bungle Bungles? Or maybe you took the photos? Thanks. -- Edited by jules47 on Friday 9th of December 2016 09:20:30 PM	jules47	14	1326	11:17 PM Dec 11, 2016 by jules47
	Jeep recall (Preview) https://mr4x4.com.au/jeep-grand-cherokee-recall-fire-risk/	Possum3	16	1708	09:56 PM Dec 11, 2016 by Bryan
	Retreat Caravans (Preview) Has anyone else had ongoing problems with Retreat caravans... I seem to have the largest lemon... will never buy a new caravan again... will stick to used	Girl Croc	10	4556	08:16 PM Dec 11, 2016 by Delta18
	A tip to get fuel even cheaper if you are an RAA member (Preview) Now here's a little tip to get a bigger discount on your fuel from Woolworths for Woolies shoppers If you buy a Woolworths wish Gift card , as a RAA member you get a 5 % discount . So filling up at Woolies servos you use your voucher to get your 4 cents a litre off and then pay with the Gift card saving 5 percen...	dazz49	13	1811	04:18 PM Dec 11, 2016 by PeterInSa
	Our van is home and now fit for the Purpose (Preview) Hi All, Well we picked up the van and the report card stays it all. Fit For The Purpose. Signed Off. Everything now works as it should. They do get off their Ass, when they get served. The Cost to us was worth EVERY PENNY and then some. It only took 3 WEEKS to workout how to fix the blo...dy thing. Plus as a...	Hey Jim	10	1077	03:36 PM Dec 11, 2016 by brickies
	Great Northern Hwy W.A. closed..... BUSHFIRE (Preview) See FIRE UPDATES, Top of General Section...... K.J.	kiwijims	3	601	02:40 PM Dec 11, 2016 by kiwijims
	Man arrested over alleged forklift rampage on Thevenard Island, WA (Preview) A man with a forklift has allegedly gone on a rampage on Thevenard Island off Western Australia's north-coast, damaging vehicles and the island's solar power infrastructure. Karratha Police said the 34-year-old had an altercation with a co-worker around 3:00am on Saturday.He then jumped into t...	kiwijims	3	884	12:17 PM Dec 11, 2016 by Tony Bev
	handheld uhf radio (Preview) Hi everyone would like some help with regard to purchasing a uhf radio ? planning that trip around oz sticking to the bitumen and haven't got a clue about what to purchase . Do you think that these radio's are a necessary ? or am I just wasting my money ? Have read a few articles about road trains etc and pos...	goldenyears	28	3321	06:01 PM Dec 10, 2016 by Aussie
	Nature Strip Trees (Preview) Hi, Just wondering, what if any regulations relate to the height of overhanging trees on a nature strip, in relation to the roadway? I have googled, without a great deal of success and before I contact the local council, was looking for legislation or simmilar. Thanks Wal	wal1	8	1654	05:15 PM Dec 10, 2016 by Bagmaker
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