The Grey Nomads - General

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Had a chat to a guy from the mines on the ore trains. One rail truck @10 to 12 ton. Each truck carries 230 ton. Each train is up to 240 trucks. Plus four Loco's.. Mmmmmmm even Jenny Craig couldn't handle that one. JC -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Saturday 20th of June 2015 02:13:13 PM

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'day all, Having just returned from our 2 month trip to Mt. Isa and back we had to do some maintenance work on the tug. Had the mechanic check out the idle speed. He said it's ok but whats that water down there? Radiator leak from the O Ring on the bottom tank. New radiator. Had a look at the tyres and they l...

caseyv · caseyv

Hi i would like to know if a 5th wheeler can be used of road in regards with the coupling?

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/samsungs-clear-truck-aims-make-roads-safer/story?id=31942097

OMD · OMD

meet Dougwe in person on the strand today, had lunch and a pow wow, was great to meet u Doug hope to meet up again sometime maybe down victoria way early new year. Then went for a bit of look see around Townsville and back to van in time for the night flights to start up. Coral Coast caravan park is dog fre...

Androb · Androb

Hi all, in Burketown friends rock up in new van with a rm8551 fridge n0 power to it to operate gas or twoforty it is dead any clues please. Thank you Androb.

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

I have no idea how we, and me in particular, survived without the internet! Anything I wish to know its there for the asking, and any dramas that I'm going through someone else has bound to have been there before me and has found a solution I can find out about. To make this whole process so much more enjoya...

Noelene · Noelene

confused ,we have a Toyota Coaster and we have lost one arm off it very old ariel, and seen so many different sort can someone give us advice we would like to be able to put up from inside ,and easy to tune in not interested in sat. dish as we don't watch that much t.v. thanks. Noelene

before the box · before the box

please keep a look out for this hat

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-23/mercury-plunges-in-perth-overnight/6565932?section=wa

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Just opened todays mail. A letter from JAYCO SYDNEY. We wish to inform you that on 30th June 2015 the current Business is to cease. In its place a new company, Caravan Haven Pty Ltd will commence and continue trading as Jayco Sydney as of the 1st July 2015. What's gone wrong with Millho PTY LTD.? Why. No e...

deb-gary · deb-gary

hi all deb and I are thinking of 6-7 days at longreach around easter would like a few opinions from people who have stayed there we want to see the local tourist sites do some fishing and in general relax, quite happy to pay for a site or free camp, open minded opinions welcome cheers

shekon · shekon

I am heading to port Hedland, will be there within the next week. Need to spend a few days there to catch up on stuff, then heading South. I need suggestions for a nice quiet spot, preferably near the sea, but not necessary, to park up for a couple of weeks. I require,quiet, not too crowded, reason able pri...

warren isgar · warren isgar

Ceiling fluros stopped working suddenly , all other electrical supplies are ok. any ideas please

sabright · sabright

We are looking at spending up to $40K for a 4x4 to tow a 21.5 foot jayco sterling caravan (2,450 kilo loaded) and plan to be on the road for approx. 9 months. Can anyone suggest what would be the best vehicle to tow this van comfortably. We have looked at a Nissan Navara 2.5ltr turbo diesel 2013 for $35...

docker · docker

what car rims are suitable for jayco discovery 16 inch as spare rims save spending $200 from jayco if can buy good rims from wreckers

ken thomas · ken thomas

Post has been put in recommendations Ken

TommyG · TommyG

A new dump point has been installed in Karratha, Western Australia, located on North West Coastal Highway near the intersection with De Witt Road. De Witt Rd is the main entrance to Karratha off North West H/way. There's an information bay near the T junction.

Dougwe · Dougwe

As there are many newbies on board lately I thought I would let them know if travelling through Townsville there is a little known Dump Point at Willows Shopping Centre. It is located on the Kern Brothers drive side in the car park and over near the Centrelink office. Free and fresh water also. Heaps of r...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Just reading the forum below. ( Stopping Theift Of Vans). What kind of numbers of vans do get nicked each year? Jim

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	HOWS YOUR WEIGHT TRAVELLING?? (Preview) Had a chat to a guy from the mines on the ore trains. One rail truck @10 to 12 ton. Each truck carries 230 ton. Each train is up to 240 trucks. Plus four Loco's.. Mmmmmmm even Jenny Craig couldn't handle that one. JC -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Saturday 20th of June 2015 02:13:13 PM	justcruisin01	7	2186	06:14 PM Jun 25, 2015 by keiron
	Update on recent trip (Preview) G'day all, Having just returned from our 2 month trip to Mt. Isa and back we had to do some maintenance work on the tug. Had the mechanic check out the idle speed. He said it's ok but whats that water down there? Radiator leak from the O Ring on the bottom tank. New radiator. Had a look at the tyres and they l...	Peterpan	6	903	05:31 PM Jun 25, 2015 by keiron
	5th wheeler. (Preview) Hi i would like to know if a 5th wheeler can be used of road in regards with the coupling?	caseyv	8	1255	03:33 PM Jun 25, 2015 by caseyv
	This would make things safer ... (Preview) http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/samsungs-clear-truck-aims-make-roads-safer/story?id=31942097	rockylizard	5	970	12:44 PM Jun 25, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Caught with the Chef today in Townsville (Preview) meet Dougwe in person on the strand today, had lunch and a pow wow, was great to meet u Doug hope to meet up again sometime maybe down victoria way early new year. Then went for a bit of look see around Townsville and back to van in time for the night flights to start up. Coral Coast caravan park is dog fre...	OMD	12	1236	08:07 AM Jun 25, 2015 by jonathan
	Fridges again (Preview) Hi all, in Burketown friends rock up in new van with a rm8551 fridge n0 power to it to operate gas or twoforty it is dead any clues please. Thank you Androb.	Androb	11	1305	07:30 AM Jun 25, 2015 by gandk
	I love the Internet (Preview) I have no idea how we, and me in particular, survived without the internet! Anything I wish to know its there for the asking, and any dramas that I'm going through someone else has bound to have been there before me and has found a solution I can find out about. To make this whole process so much more enjoya...	greyhoundtom	7	888	10:39 PM Jun 24, 2015 by Stratman77
	t.v.ariels (Preview) confused ,we have a Toyota Coaster and we have lost one arm off it very old ariel, and seen so many different sort can someone give us advice we would like to be able to put up from inside ,and easy to tune in not interested in sat. dish as we don't watch that much t.v. thanks. Noelene	Noelene	7	806	04:58 PM Jun 24, 2015 by PeterD
	lost hat (Preview) please keep a look out for this hat	before the box	7	1208	02:09 PM Jun 24, 2015 by PeterD
	Perth wakes to coldest morning of year (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-23/mercury-plunges-in-perth-overnight/6565932?section=wa	kiwijims	5	531	09:56 AM Jun 24, 2015 by shekon
	MILLHO PTY LTD TRADING / AS JAYCO SYDNEY TO CLOSE ON 30th JUNE 2015 (Preview) Just opened todays mail. A letter from JAYCO SYDNEY. We wish to inform you that on 30th June 2015 the current Business is to cease. In its place a new company, Caravan Haven Pty Ltd will commence and continue trading as Jayco Sydney as of the 1st July 2015. What's gone wrong with Millho PTY LTD.? Why. No e...	Hey Jim	8	1413	10:58 PM Jun 23, 2015 by Baz421
	longreach (Preview) hi all deb and I are thinking of 6-7 days at longreach around easter would like a few opinions from people who have stayed there we want to see the local tourist sites do some fishing and in general relax, quite happy to pay for a site or free camp, open minded opinions welcome cheers	deb-gary	4	723	10:19 PM Jun 23, 2015 by Bevandy2
	Need some help. (Preview) I am heading to port Hedland, will be there within the next week. Need to spend a few days there to catch up on stuff, then heading South. I need suggestions for a nice quiet spot, preferably near the sea, but not necessary, to park up for a couple of weeks. I require,quiet, not too crowded, reason able pri...	shekon	6	1226	09:41 PM Jun 23, 2015 by shekon
	coromal 505 1998 pop top ceiling fluros stopped working, all rest elect ok, any ideas please (Preview) Ceiling fluros stopped working suddenly , all other electrical supplies are ok. any ideas please	warren isgar	4	474	05:10 PM Jun 23, 2015 by Bill B
	what type of tow vehicle should we get? (Preview) We are looking at spending up to $40K for a 4x4 to tow a 21.5 foot jayco sterling caravan (2,450 kilo loaded) and plan to be on the road for approx. 9 months. Can anyone suggest what would be the best vehicle to tow this van comfortably. We have looked at a Nissan Navara 2.5ltr turbo diesel 2013 for $35...	sabright	14	1093	03:47 PM Jun 23, 2015 by JackoFJR
	spare rims (Preview) what car rims are suitable for jayco discovery 16 inch as spare rims save spending $200 from jayco if can buy good rims from wreckers	docker	4	746	03:27 PM Jun 23, 2015 by Rob49
	Tooraweenah caravan park NSW (Preview) Post has been put in recommendations Ken	ken thomas	0	509	02:40 PM Jun 23, 2015 by ken thomas
	New dump point at Karratha WA (Preview) A new dump point has been installed in Karratha, Western Australia, located on North West Coastal Highway near the intersection with De Witt Road. De Witt Rd is the main entrance to Karratha off North West H/way. There's an information bay near the T junction.	TommyG	5	1191	12:48 PM Jun 23, 2015 by peterwm
	ANOTHER DUMP POINT (Townsville) (Preview) As there are many newbies on board lately I thought I would let them know if travelling through Townsville there is a little known Dump Point at Willows Shopping Centre. It is located on the Kern Brothers drive side in the car park and over near the Centrelink office. Free and fresh water also. Heaps of r...	Dougwe	3	1020	08:23 AM Jun 23, 2015 by Dougwe
	HOW MANY VANS GET STOLEN EVERY YEAR (Preview) Hi All, Just reading the forum below. ( Stopping Theift Of Vans). What kind of numbers of vans do get nicked each year? Jim	Hey Jim	14	1526	06:53 PM Jun 22, 2015 by Stratman77
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