The Grey Nomads - General

Silver Anchor · Silver Anchor

Taken from another site Hi all just a quick heads up Heavies are cracking down on caravans and 5th wheelers that exceed GCM (Gross Combination Mass) in WA, Also clamping down on Towing Mirrors and bike racks that obscure brake lights, indicators and number plates. ($1000.00 fine) So Beware your vehi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Sunday 31 January 2016 - 12:09 AM A RED ALERT is current for people between Port Hedland and Wallal extending inland to Marble Bar and including Pardoo, Wallal, Eighty Mile and Marble Bar but not including Port Hedland or South Hedland .CYCLONE DETAILS: As at 11.53pm on Saturday 30 January 2016 ...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday..http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-26/alternative-australian-flags-ranked-by-university-survey/7113992 Cheers - John

Vince · Vince

Hi Just wondering if anyone can let me know what this aluminium thing is on the back of this van? Seen a few, curious as to what they are. Cheers Vince

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

In recent times we've camped in a few areas where there are a lot of fruit bats (flying foxes). While staying in these places we've spoken to many people that seem to have the wrong idea about these animals to the point of hysteria in some cases. We've done some research & come up with these FACTS. 1. B...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Today we went down to our local Telstra Shop to purchase our annual $200 per 12 months/ 12gig of data for mobile broadband for our laptop. We always renew just before the 12 month period is up so that any residual from the previous year is not lost but added to the new year. We had around $30 left over this ti...

subaru · subaru

Hi fellow nomads,i have been,up until now greasing the tow ball with "ordinary"grease,and this results in it going black and horrible after a couple of days reasonable travelling.I have heard of people using cut up plastic shopping bags(i have never actually seen it) a...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

Just saw on the news where a truck ran into a Jayco Motor Home. Didn't get all details. The MH is from NSW, the male driver is dead and female passenger in Hospital. Hopefully it's not one of our members. Whether GNs or not, still a sad affair. Maybe others might have more up to date news. I'll check local N...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking for Ambulance cover while in South Australia, thy don't have agreements with Tasmania, do we go with there ambulance service cover or private cover because and if we go private what in your opinions is the best

kiwijims · kiwijims

SEE= WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE WHERE YOU ARE ? ( top of General Forum ) K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 31st of January 2016 04:28:19 AM -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 31st of January 2016 04:39:42 AM

Wanda · Wanda

While the subject of weights are fresh in everyones minds I would like to take this oppertunity to thank the people, Colin in particular, from the Caravan Council of Australia who assisted us with our new caravan. (Being built far too heavy, not according to our plans and a possible accident waiting t...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Issued at 9:13 am AWST Saturday 30 January 2016. TC Stan has slowed but continues to intensify with destructive winds and severe weather conditions expected. K.J.

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have a 2012 Landcruiser which has a cargo barrier made by Milfords . I am wanting to put drawers etc in but this cargo barrier has straps coming down to the floor which makes it impossible just wondering if anyone has made changes and how they did it .

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Can anyone tell me what the road from Gloucester to Walcha is like. Steep, rough etc. Thanks

CG0361 · CG0361

Hi guys, looking at heading to Mystery Bay campground on Sunday 24/01 for a few days, just wandering if anyone is familiar with it and knows how busy it gets on a long w/e? thanks, Craig

grahamg · grahamg

Is this road ok for caravans?

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colCurrentBushfires

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Aldi will have a folding aluminium hand trolley on sale on Wednesday 27 January for $29.99. I don't have the Aldi one but do have a similar one - which cost nearly double! It was handy two weeks ago when I had to get a tyre replaced - simply put the wheel on the trolley and wheeled it through the car park to the...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

The drought has broken on the mid North coast of Tassie ,where we are, have had 100mm in 18 hours, and its still coming down sounds great, when the rain started it came down at a rate of 25mm in 25min

Ge · Ge

Can any one supply me with the specks for a 1998/9 Coromal seka 535 tandem axle. Lenth Width ball weight tare and agg ect -- Edited by Ge on Thursday 28th of January 2016 10:07:59 AM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	WA Main Roads Officers now weighing Caravans/Motorhomes (Preview) Taken from another site Hi all just a quick heads up Heavies are cracking down on caravans and 5th wheelers that exceed GCM (Gross Combination Mass) in WA, Also clamping down on Towing Mirrors and bike racks that obscure brake lights, indicators and number plates. ($1000.00 fine) So Beware your vehi...	Silver Anchor	17	3804	10:31 PM Jan 31, 2016 by Ge
	LATEST ON CYCLONE STAN..... (Preview) Sunday 31 January 2016 - 12:09 AM A RED ALERT is current for people between Port Hedland and Wallal extending inland to Marble Bar and including Pardoo, Wallal, Eighty Mile and Marble Bar but not including Port Hedland or South Hedland .CYCLONE DETAILS: As at 11.53pm on Saturday 30 January 2016 ...	kiwijims	8	822	09:23 PM Jan 31, 2016 by The Phantom
	......... talking about a flag of our own...... (Preview) Gday..http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-26/alternative-australian-flags-ranked-by-university-survey/7113992 Cheers - John	rockylizard	21	1773	04:17 PM Jan 31, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	What's this on the back (Preview) Hi Just wondering if anyone can let me know what this aluminium thing is on the back of this van? Seen a few, curious as to what they are. Cheers Vince	Vince	12	1720	02:42 PM Jan 31, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Bats Aren't That Bad. (Preview) In recent times we've camped in a few areas where there are a lot of fruit bats (flying foxes). While staying in these places we've spoken to many people that seem to have the wrong idea about these animals to the point of hysteria in some cases. We've done some research & come up with these FACTS. 1. B...	Desert Dweller	25	1267	12:16 PM Jan 31, 2016 by Moorey
	Telstra Pleasant Surprise (Preview) Today we went down to our local Telstra Shop to purchase our annual $200 per 12 months/ 12gig of data for mobile broadband for our laptop. We always renew just before the 12 month period is up so that any residual from the previous year is not lost but added to the new year. We had around $30 left over this ti...	Desert Dweller	21	1534	10:54 AM Jan 31, 2016 by Delta18
	Lubricating Tow Ball. (Preview) Hi fellow nomads,i have been,up until now greasing the tow ball with "ordinary"grease,and this results in it going black and horrible after a couple of days reasonable travelling.I have heard of people using cut up plastic shopping bags(i have never actually seen it) a...	subaru	25	5882	12:17 AM Jan 31, 2016 by Bevandy2
	BAD ACCIDENT IN TASMANIA (Preview) Just saw on the news where a truck ran into a Jayco Motor Home. Didn't get all details. The MH is from NSW, the male driver is dead and female passenger in Hospital. Hopefully it's not one of our members. Whether GNs or not, still a sad affair. Maybe others might have more up to date news. I'll check local N...	Big Gorilla	4	1034	09:15 PM Jan 30, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Ambulance cover (Preview) Looking for Ambulance cover while in South Australia, thy don't have agreements with Tasmania, do we go with there ambulance service cover or private cover because and if we go private what in your opinions is the best	Cowboy7307	14	1843	09:03 PM Jan 30, 2016 by msg
	Severe Thunderstorm Warning. W.A. ( CANCELLED ) (Preview) SEE= WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE WHERE YOU ARE ? ( top of General Forum ) K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 31st of January 2016 04:28:19 AM -- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 31st of January 2016 04:39:42 AM	kiwijims	0	478	08:09 PM Jan 30, 2016 by kiwijims
	Caravan Weights on New Vans (Preview) While the subject of weights are fresh in everyones minds I would like to take this oppertunity to thank the people, Colin in particular, from the Caravan Council of Australia who assisted us with our new caravan. (Being built far too heavy, not according to our plans and a possible accident waiting t...	Wanda	5	1090	07:36 PM Jan 30, 2016 by Ge
	CYCLONE STAN ;FORECAST TRACK (Preview) Issued at 9:13 am AWST Saturday 30 January 2016. TC Stan has slowed but continues to intensify with destructive winds and severe weather conditions expected. K.J.	kiwijims	2	837	03:10 PM Jan 30, 2016 by kiwijims
	Cargo barrier in Landcruiser (Preview) We have a 2012 Landcruiser which has a cargo barrier made by Milfords . I am wanting to put drawers etc in but this cargo barrier has straps coming down to the floor which makes it impossible just wondering if anyone has made changes and how they did it .	jbrinks	4	698	01:49 PM Jan 30, 2016 by deverall11
	Thunderbolts Way (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the road from Gloucester to Walcha is like. Steep, rough etc. Thanks	NeilandRaine	4	1202	09:48 AM Jan 30, 2016 by erad
	Mystery Bay, Bermagui Bermagui mystery bay (Preview) Hi guys, looking at heading to Mystery Bay campground on Sunday 24/01 for a few days, just wandering if anyone is familiar with it and knows how busy it gets on a long w/e? thanks, Craig	CG0361	7	1994	10:54 PM Jan 29, 2016 by CG0361
	Road conditions - Moss Vale to Berry via Fitzroy fall (Preview) Is this road ok for caravans?	grahamg	7	2434	08:49 PM Jan 29, 2016 by grahamg
	MASSIVE LIST OF FIRES BURNING IN TASMANIA ............ (Preview) http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colCurrentBushfires	kiwijims	5	1075	06:14 PM Jan 29, 2016 by jules47
	Aldi Hand Trolley (Preview) Aldi will have a folding aluminium hand trolley on sale on Wednesday 27 January for $29.99. I don't have the Aldi one but do have a similar one - which cost nearly double! It was handy two weeks ago when I had to get a tyre replaced - simply put the wheel on the trolley and wheeled it through the car park to the...	Long Weekend	6	3856	03:26 PM Jan 29, 2016 by Bill Brealey
	Drought broken (Preview) The drought has broken on the mid North coast of Tassie ,where we are, have had 100mm in 18 hours, and its still coming down sounds great, when the rain started it came down at a rate of 25mm in 25min	Cowboy7307	6	948	02:29 PM Jan 29, 2016 by Dougwe
	coromal seka 535 (Preview) Can any one supply me with the specks for a 1998/9 Coromal seka 535 tandem axle. Lenth Width ball weight tare and agg ect -- Edited by Ge on Thursday 28th of January 2016 10:07:59 AM	Ge	3	4745	09:54 AM Jan 29, 2016 by banjo
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