The Grey Nomads - General

kiwijims · kiwijims

It was reported on the radio in Perth this morning that there was a build up of slow moving traffic on the Great Northern Highway, At first it was thought there had been an Accident, but on further investigation by the Radio Station, it was found that the bank-up was caused by a great number of Grey Nomads...

gandk · gandk

Hi All Wanting to know how to view past personal messages and also how do you send personal messages? Where do I read about all the techniques for using the site. I know I should know this already. Also when you guys post a reply with the quote from someone else how do you do that? Kim

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

hello vanners ,Just come back from a trip away ,and some of the cabinet doors are hard to open without force.,I have tried altering the tab on the cabinet frame to no avail ,is there an new style of lock out there to replace these ones or do I keep going with originals ,If you have had this prob ,what did you...

Gundog · Gundog

I'm looking to replace the current TV in the van with a 12 volt one. Been looking around its almost impossible to find a 12v TV by one of the big name brands, most are fairly obscure names. Any suggestions or name to avoid, what's my needs min 24" LED no DVD wanted or required, had a read up on one with t...

Nomes · Nomes

Greetings, I'm not a vehicle jumper, it takes me quite some time to settle into a new vehicle before I am not over thinking everything before it happens. I have my Isuzu and I bought a 2011 Avan Mk II 11'6 Pop Top Expandavan for $22k including everything in it, all I need to take is my bedding and food. Lu...

leestevo · leestevo

Its cold, windy, cloudy and miserable at Victor Harbor, South Australia on the 1st July 2015. The photo below was taken at nearby Kings Beach. The island is West Island Conservation park. Here we are whale watching for the Southern Right whale. No whales yet. -- Edited by leestevo on Wednesday 1st...

Colleen4884 · Colleen4884

A solo traveller needing advice..

copper1 · copper1

Well folks spent a great day here in Townsville, and even a better day being chauffeured around by Dougwe's Townsville Tours Yes the man himself Dougwe came out in his air conditioned Collie and took us all, yes, that included C3 on a great tour of Townsville. There was a climb to the castle and even a tr...

brickies · brickies

Will Greece put us into another GFC , And leave us with less fund to travel ? Hope Not

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

This was pretty amazing 6 Year Old Boy Starts Hellicopter

jbrinks · jbrinks

currently at Texas Qld which is a lovely spot, great free camp. We leave tomorrow for Stanthorpe and wondering which road to take. Texas, Pikedale, Stanthorpe or go via Bonshaw to Tenterfield and then up. . ? Width of road and windy either of them. Thanks for any advice

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-30/tropical-low-forming-of-queensland-cyclone-first-in-july/6582672

franstev · franstev

can anyone explain to me how to place an ad in the classifieds, we are going to be available for house sitting from end of November as we will be on the road full time, any help in placing and ad will be much appreciated

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

can anyone help me with a contact number in Australia for the SPOT navigation device? I signed up for this two years ago when I headed off on a trip and am still being charged for it although I no longer need it. I have tried to email them to cancel but no reply. One address even returned as incorrect. I'...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I am considering purchasing a motorhome (not too large) with quality construction and fittings that is capable of towing a small car. Quite a few of the motorhomes that I have looked at have a queen bed that is either east-west at the rear of the motorhome or up against a wall, both of which can make it di...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

According to Google, the standard size for a queen bed is 153 cm x 204 cm. Are queen beds in RVs typically that size?

gandk · gandk

When we purchased our van recently it had a Waeco 12v/240 fridge. It seemed to work great as we plugged into 240 at home 36hrs prior to get her cold then off we choof. Set up on a free camp. Admittedly not 100% sun all day but not bad. After a day the fridge started to warm up. We have arranged to get all the wi...

nimrod · nimrod

Does anyone have any experience with the fold up type boats. I need to carry a boat but suspect weight is going to become a bit of a problem

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-28/renowned-sailor-jon-sanders-blames-huge-swell-for-yacht-rescue/6579042?section=wa

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy from the Grey Nomad, Phew! Here we go again, another month done and dusted. I did say way back when that the year was going fast, You can't say I didn't warn you. June started by creeping in over night and the first day of "Winter" was 25c, no wind and no rain here in down town Townsville...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Grey Nomads Heading North (Preview) It was reported on the radio in Perth this morning that there was a build up of slow moving traffic on the Great Northern Highway, At first it was thought there had been an Accident, but on further investigation by the Radio Station, it was found that the bank-up was caused by a great number of Grey Nomads...	kiwijims	13	1665	03:51 AM Jul 2, 2015 by kiwijims
	HOW TO VIEW PAST "PERSONAL MESSAGES"???? (Preview) Hi All Wanting to know how to view past personal messages and also how do you send personal messages? Where do I read about all the techniques for using the site. I know I should know this already. Also when you guys post a reply with the quote from someone else how do you do that? Kim	gandk	7	790	11:22 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Hey Jim
	cabinet door locks (Preview) hello vanners ,Just come back from a trip away ,and some of the cabinet doors are hard to open without force.,I have tried altering the tab on the cabinet frame to no avail ,is there an new style of lock out there to replace these ones or do I keep going with originals ,If you have had this prob ,what did you...	cruisaderhilton	2	655	06:15 PM Jul 1, 2015 by dING
	12v TV's (Preview) I'm looking to replace the current TV in the van with a 12 volt one. Been looking around its almost impossible to find a 12v TV by one of the big name brands, most are fairly obscure names. Any suggestions or name to avoid, what's my needs min 24" LED no DVD wanted or required, had a read up on one with t...	Gundog	17	5482	05:45 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Hydeeeho
	Learning to Tow - I was wondering (Preview) Greetings, I'm not a vehicle jumper, it takes me quite some time to settle into a new vehicle before I am not over thinking everything before it happens. I have my Isuzu and I bought a 2011 Avan Mk II 11'6 Pop Top Expandavan for $22k including everything in it, all I need to take is my bedding and food. Lu...	Nomes	11	1566	03:48 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Nomes
	Cold & Cloudy, but so far no whales at Victor Harbor, SA (Preview) Its cold, windy, cloudy and miserable at Victor Harbor, South Australia on the 1st July 2015. The photo below was taken at nearby Kings Beach. The island is West Island Conservation park. Here we are whale watching for the Southern Right whale. No whales yet. -- Edited by leestevo on Wednesday 1st...	leestevo	1	594	02:04 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Netco
	Anyone travelled the Central Road (Permit required) Leonora Wa to Alice Springs Nt? Any tips or advice please!! (Preview) A solo traveller needing advice..	Colleen4884	24	1734	02:00 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Colleen4884
	DOUGWE'S TOWNSVILLE TOURS (Preview) Well folks spent a great day here in Townsville, and even a better day being chauffeured around by Dougwe's Townsville Tours Yes the man himself Dougwe came out in his air conditioned Collie and took us all, yes, that included C3 on a great tour of Townsville. There was a climb to the castle and even a tr...	copper1	7	776	01:41 PM Jul 1, 2015 by Dougwe
	Greece (Preview) Will Greece put us into another GFC , And leave us with less fund to travel ? Hope Not	brickies	21	1480	11:06 AM Jul 1, 2015 by clarence
	6 year old boy starts hellicopter. (Preview) This was pretty amazing 6 Year Old Boy Starts Hellicopter	03_Troopy	1	530	09:01 AM Jul 1, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Road from Texas to Stanthorpe (Preview) currently at Texas Qld which is a lovely spot, great free camp. We leave tomorrow for Stanthorpe and wondering which road to take. Texas, Pikedale, Stanthorpe or go via Bonshaw to Tenterfield and then up. . ? Width of road and windy either of them. Thanks for any advice	jbrinks	10	1522	07:09 AM Jul 1, 2015 by WobblyNut
	Tropical low north of Coral Sea could become Queensland's first July cyclone, (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-30/tropical-low-forming-of-queensland-cyclone-first-in-july/6582672	kiwijims	4	566	08:34 PM Jun 30, 2015 by Dougwe
	placing an ad in classifieds (Preview) can anyone explain to me how to place an ad in the classifieds, we are going to be available for house sitting from end of November as we will be on the road full time, any help in placing and ad will be much appreciated	franstev	1	621	08:21 PM Jun 30, 2015 by Dougwe
	Australian contact for SPOT navigation (Preview) can anyone help me with a contact number in Australia for the SPOT navigation device? I signed up for this two years ago when I headed off on a trip and am still being charged for it although I no longer need it. I have tried to email them to cancel but no reply. One address even returned as incorrect. I'...	Evie n Rhys	7	1165	04:48 AM Jun 30, 2015 by Evie n Rhys
	Quality Motorhome with an island bed that can tow a small car - Suggestions? (Preview) I am considering purchasing a motorhome (not too large) with quality construction and fittings that is capable of towing a small car. Quite a few of the motorhomes that I have looked at have a queen bed that is either east-west at the rear of the motorhome or up against a wall, both of which can make it di...	rexboggs5	11	1201	10:17 PM Jun 29, 2015 by rexboggs5
	Queen Bed Size (Preview) According to Google, the standard size for a queen bed is 153 cm x 204 cm. Are queen beds in RVs typically that size?	rexboggs5	7	906	10:06 PM Jun 29, 2015 by rexboggs5
	12v/240 FRIDGE IF YOU HAVE ONE WHAT DO YOU THINK?????? (Preview) When we purchased our van recently it had a Waeco 12v/240 fridge. It seemed to work great as we plugged into 240 at home 36hrs prior to get her cold then off we choof. Set up on a free camp. Admittedly not 100% sun all day but not bad. After a day the fridge started to warm up. We have arranged to get all the wi...	gandk	18	1095	07:53 PM Jun 29, 2015 by iana
	Fold up boats (Preview) Does anyone have any experience with the fold up type boats. I need to carry a boat but suspect weight is going to become a bit of a problem	nimrod	11	2103	07:22 PM Jun 29, 2015 by nimrod
	Jon Sanders May Join Grey Nomads On The Road.... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-28/renowned-sailor-jon-sanders-blames-huge-swell-for-yacht-rescue/6579042?section=wa	Weevil	1	629	06:39 PM Jun 29, 2015 by jrg
	June 2015 UPDATE (Preview) Howdy from the Grey Nomad, Phew! Here we go again, another month done and dusted. I did say way back when that the year was going fast, You can't say I didn't warn you. June started by creeping in over night and the first day of "Winter" was 25c, no wind and no rain here in down town Townsville...	Dougwe	8	1061	04:10 PM Jun 29, 2015 by Granty
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