The Grey Nomads - General

iana · iana

A member of GN mounted solar panels on his ute, I am wondering how the idea worked? Why didn't I post this in the solar section, because not may GN's would read it.

Bessie · Bessie

We have been looking for a suitable motor for our inflatable, this is the one we chose. It is a 4 stroke 1.5 HP air cooled and weighs only 8 KG, had a few problems with the mounting of the motor, when plan A turned out a disaster we moved on to plan B which is spot on. We have been for a test run, could not believe t...

Weevil · Weevil

I got this via email from another GN today about backpackers parked last night at South Beach (South Fremantle WA);"Last night we pulled into South Beach car park to have a bite to eat( take away in the car) We COUNTED 22 backpackers parked there. Vans & cars parked up right under the NO CAMPIN...

jules47 · jules47

A huge happy birthday to the lovely Miss Patty - Half Pint - enjoying her time in Tassie! Hope someone spoils you!

Pamela G · Pamela G

I just could not help this one,

jules47 · jules47

Sitting outside this afternoon at Caboolture Showgrounds, a couple came and said Hi Billy, Hi Jules - turns out to be "gregnshaz", long time members (2013) but also lurkers!!!!!! Lovely couple, just starting out on the journey. Billy was amazed they remembered him, he hasn't been on...

liz795 · liz795

We are about to leave monday, for 2-3-or 4 months from melbourne ,along the east coast .We have no plans where we want to stop.we are going to wing it what i like to know is what sort of things to take regards willy

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi. Just thought I would pass on my experience with a product called Eternabond which I think I saw advertised in GNT. I have an Avan poptop which has had a minor leak in the roof. After applying silicon until the cows came home that damn leak was still there. Only minor but a pest. We have just had our first...

LLD · LLD

Pls Ignore -- Edited by LLD on Friday 18th of March 2016 04:48:08 PM

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

We are traveling 17th March from Warranambool to Mildura and are interested to hear of the best way to go, any good advice appreciated. Thank in advance, Rosemary

Hakuna Matata · Hakuna Matata

Hi currently have a Sunliner Eurovilla on a Merc. Thinking of trading up to a Autotrail Commanche on a Fiat. Do any memers own an Autotrail? Any feedback pos/neg would be appreciated. Thks.

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Newbie here, just thought I would share my experience re Comprehensive Caravan Insurance today, this may help others. I spoke to three companies this morning to get $55K cover on our new van, RACV $769, CIL $832 (less another 10% if you have electronic sway control), AAMI $794, then I thought I...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Due to a pretty hectic last few months we found that we could sneak away for several days in between Edwin sitting this week. Was going to Elmore Victoria BUT the weather was going to be a little too warm for me so decided to head south to cooler Winchelsea. We have had 33 here today when it was forecast to be...

Darmc · Darmc

Good morning Good morning all, we are wanting to purchase a long wall shade screen, with the option of adding the front and back end walls. Our previous full annex had the option of either using the side or ends separate or together, being joined with a zipper and the long wall also had Velcro straps whic...

Krusty · Krusty

After reading the lead article in the Grey Nomad Times it appears that No Camping Signs mean please camp here. A representative of the Roads and Marine Services states that No Camping signs means you're encouraged to Camp there for a non specific period but not several days. Surely it would cause...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Currently in Darwin staying at the Skycity , Flew in Thursday and is it bloody hot and humid. I served here in the early 60's then through Cyclone Tracy 74 and again in the 80"s and we lived on base both times . I remember the base well but was a little taken back when I went to my old MQ in Coo...

kandagal · kandagal

Alice has asked me to tell all her friends at the Grey Nomad site how she is doing. She went under the knife on 10th March after being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. The op took six hours as there were a few complications. The Surgeons say it was a success and there was a good chance she may not need Chemo, here...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We got a email to update our EPIRB X 2 with com sat two days ago. So I updated both of our units . One is the older MT400 unit with a lessor positioning indicator, so we use it as a second backup unit. the battery is up for renewal. So I just checked the cost to replace the battery =$279.00 GME. On Eba...

Weevil · Weevil

I sent a WA list in I digress to an overseas friend of mine who is travelling around Oz (currently on the Nullabor) and they asked if there is a National list of these water refill points similar. My advice was to enquire at Tourist Info centres when passing through towns (and of course you would ask othe...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Went for a quick trip to One Steel here in Silver Water Sydney, looking for a 500mm length of gal pipe to knock up a sat dish holder for the back of our van. Sorry Buddy, ( My Name is Jim ) So this Chappy Gives me this guys card who is just up the road. Hi their how can we help you. I'm after a 500mm bit of ga...

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	Solar panels mounted on ute canopy. (Preview) A member of GN mounted solar panels on his ute, I am wondering how the idea worked? Why didn't I post this in the solar section, because not may GN's would read it.	iana	12	6674	11:16 AM Mar 20, 2016 by iana
	Inflatable Kayak Motor (Preview) We have been looking for a suitable motor for our inflatable, this is the one we chose. It is a 4 stroke 1.5 HP air cooled and weighs only 8 KG, had a few problems with the mounting of the motor, when plan A turned out a disaster we moved on to plan B which is spot on. We have been for a test run, could not believe t...	Bessie	9	1867	10:50 AM Mar 20, 2016 by toglhot
	Backpackers Flout Local Council Camping Restrictions... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I got this via email from another GN today about backpackers parked last night at South Beach (South Fremantle WA);"Last night we pulled into South Beach car park to have a bite to eat( take away in the car) We COUNTED 22 backpackers parked there. Vans & cars parked up right under the NO CAMPIN...	Weevil	37	2785	05:22 PM Mar 19, 2016 by Baz421
	Happy birthday Half Pint (Preview) A huge happy birthday to the lovely Miss Patty - Half Pint - enjoying her time in Tassie! Hope someone spoils you!	jules47	1	853	11:24 AM Mar 19, 2016 by Glenelg
	Computer Paswords - the easy way (Preview) I just could not help this one,	Pamela G	6	1292	10:28 AM Mar 19, 2016 by Cupie
	Met some Grey Nomads (Preview) Sitting outside this afternoon at Caboolture Showgrounds, a couple came and said Hi Billy, Hi Jules - turns out to be "gregnshaz", long time members (2013) but also lurkers!!!!!! Lovely couple, just starting out on the journey. Billy was amazed they remembered him, he hasn't been on...	jules47	14	1436	10:18 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Dunmowin
	First time out (Preview) We are about to leave monday, for 2-3-or 4 months from melbourne ,along the east coast .We have no plans where we want to stop.we are going to wing it what i like to know is what sort of things to take regards willy	liz795	13	1950	04:32 PM Mar 18, 2016 by wendyv
	Those pesky leaks. (Preview) Hi. Just thought I would pass on my experience with a product called Eternabond which I think I saw advertised in GNT. I have an Avan poptop which has had a minor leak in the roof. After applying silicon until the cows came home that damn leak was still there. Only minor but a pest. We have just had our first...	Colin Penrose	8	1813	04:14 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Colin Penrose
	Engel MT45-G4C-P (Preview) Pls Ignore -- Edited by LLD on Friday 18th of March 2016 04:48:08 PM	LLD	0	756	03:38 PM Mar 18, 2016 by LLD
	Route Warranambool to Mildura (Preview) We are traveling 17th March from Warranambool to Mildura and are interested to hear of the best way to go, any good advice appreciated. Thank in advance, Rosemary	Canuck and Kiwi	8	899	02:30 PM Mar 18, 2016 by baysidetas
	Autotrail Motorhome (Preview) Hi currently have a Sunliner Eurovilla on a Merc. Thinking of trading up to a Autotrail Commanche on a Fiat. Do any memers own an Autotrail? Any feedback pos/neg would be appreciated. Thks.	Hakuna Matata	9	4188	12:20 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Hakuna Matata
	Comprehensive Insurance (Preview) Hi All, Newbie here, just thought I would share my experience re Comprehensive Caravan Insurance today, this may help others. I spoke to three companies this morning to get $55K cover on our new van, RACV $769, CIL $832 (less another 10% if you have electronic sway control), AAMI $794, then I thought I...	vince56	17	2589	12:41 AM Mar 18, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Well, I'll be buggered....well and truly exceeded forecast.. (Preview) Due to a pretty hectic last few months we found that we could sneak away for several days in between Edwin sitting this week. Was going to Elmore Victoria BUT the weather was going to be a little too warm for me so decided to head south to cooler Winchelsea. We have had 33 here today when it was forecast to be...	aussie_paul	4	1676	12:27 AM Mar 18, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Shade Walls (Preview) Good morning Good morning all, we are wanting to purchase a long wall shade screen, with the option of adding the front and back end walls. Our previous full annex had the option of either using the side or ends separate or together, being joined with a zipper and the long wall also had Velcro straps whic...	Darmc	8	1507	11:47 PM Mar 17, 2016 by Darmc
	"No Camping" signs means you're encouraged to camp there? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After reading the lead article in the Grey Nomad Times it appears that No Camping Signs mean please camp here. A representative of the Roads and Marine Services states that No Camping signs means you're encouraged to Camp there for a non specific period but not several days. Surely it would cause...	Krusty	37	5971	11:25 PM Mar 17, 2016 by madaboutled
	RAAF who Served in Darwin (Preview) Currently in Darwin staying at the Skycity , Flew in Thursday and is it bloody hot and humid. I served here in the early 60's then through Cyclone Tracy 74 and again in the 80"s and we lived on base both times . I remember the base well but was a little taken back when I went to my old MQ in Coo...	Wombat 280	7	944	10:39 PM Mar 17, 2016 by Long Weekend
	Kandagal's Op. (Preview) Alice has asked me to tell all her friends at the Grey Nomad site how she is doing. She went under the knife on 10th March after being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. The op took six hours as there were a few complications. The Surgeons say it was a success and there was a good chance she may not need Chemo, here...	kandagal	13	1043	08:44 PM Mar 17, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	EPIRB Battery replacement (Preview) Hi all, We got a email to update our EPIRB X 2 with com sat two days ago. So I updated both of our units . One is the older MT400 unit with a lessor positioning indicator, so we use it as a second backup unit. the battery is up for renewal. So I just checked the cost to replace the battery =$279.00 GME. On Eba...	Hey Jim	4	2095	04:03 PM Mar 17, 2016 by PeterInSa
	List of Drinking Water Sites in All States (Preview) I sent a WA list in I digress to an overseas friend of mine who is travelling around Oz (currently on the Nullabor) and they asked if there is a National list of these water refill points similar. My advice was to enquire at Tourist Info centres when passing through towns (and of course you would ask othe...	Weevil	7	1040	10:39 AM Mar 17, 2016 by kiwijims
	My New Sat Dish Holders (Preview) Hi all, Went for a quick trip to One Steel here in Silver Water Sydney, looking for a 500mm length of gal pipe to knock up a sat dish holder for the back of our van. Sorry Buddy, ( My Name is Jim ) So this Chappy Gives me this guys card who is just up the road. Hi their how can we help you. I'm after a 500mm bit of ga...	Hey Jim	1	816	08:42 AM Mar 17, 2016 by Jaahn
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