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Eager grey nomads · Eager grey nomads

As new retirees, we are considering upgrading from 16ft Millard Horizon pop-top single axle without shower/toilet, to a 17.5 Jayco Journey double axle pop-top with shower & toilet for more extended touring. Any helpful comments, suggestions or opinions on this? Thanks heaps. Can't wait t...

enzed · enzed

Had my eyes tested in Cairns this week, and needed new progressive glasses. The optician showed me cheap frames for $99 and better ones for $300. The quote for the lenses alone was almost $800 without non reflective lenses or radiation protection. Naturally, I balked at this blatant greed and went aw...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

old and new.. -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Friday 5th of June 2015 07:46:48 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-05/alan-bond-dies-in-perth-after-heart-surgery-complications/6520630?section=wa

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Wanting to up grade from our EU1 to a EU2 to run the AC in new van. Does anyone know of sales on new units at this moment. I have found $1689.00 pick up. Regards Jim

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

just a reminder for everyone to check there fire alarms ,as the batteries have a use by date .Laying in bed the other nite the alarm went off making a hell of a noise ,It woke us up so took it down and it had been up since our last trip away over a year ago.No damage done ,the batteries were on the way out and nee...

RodLainie · RodLainie

Coming into Charters Towers today about 10km out.. 110kmph down to 80kmph then 60kmph.. suddenly coppers everywhere on both sides of the road... sent them a friendly wave, past them and speed limit back to 110kmph... first time I've seen road signs forcing you to slow down so they can get you for speed...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-04/woolworths-recalls-pies-that-may-contain-glass/6522464

Eager grey nomads · Eager grey nomads

Any advice on attaching a bike rack for 2 bikes on a pop top van? We're deliberating on the back, the front or if not possible buying fold up bikes!

The Doo crew · The Doo crew

I have tried all the usual environmentally friendly products for the loo, some worked well, some not so. Will be trying out a new one this NT long weekend with the dunny servicing 7 bums over the four days, temperature's are up & my bed only a few feet away it will be a good test run. It was highly recom...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I like many people use cable ties for various jobs around the Motorhome. trailer Etc. I just ripped a four inch gash down my arm having caught it on the cable tie where the excess was trimmed by a pair of side cutters. VERY Sharp. Luckily not too deep. Now I know to position the ties so as not to repeat that du...

sabright · sabright

Hi, we are thinking of travelling from SA around the coast to Broome for an extended period of time. Can any seasoned travellers advise where the best free camps are along the way pls and any other information you think would be of help to novice grey nomad wannabees. We have a 4 wheel drive and 21 ft car...

June · June

Need some advice from a knowledgeable fellow traveller about personal insurance. Please PM me. Would appreciate it. Thanks, June C.

Robin · Robin

Hi Everyone, I have just joined the forum today and also just purchased a van ready for travelling. My question today is we are going to the tennis in Melbourne in January and wanting a caravan park close to public transport may it be bus or train and it doesn't have to be close to the inner city. Can anyone...

frangipani · frangipani

Well I've seen some beautiful sunsets, eagles, camels, drove thru teaming rain in Norseman WA, had a giant burger.

Greg9 · Greg9

I have only been doing this for a short time, but the number of times I have seen people (mostly women), standing between the van and the tug while they direct the driver back to hook up the van, which I think is silly. It would only take a little dew on the sole of the shoe for the foot to slip off the pedal and s...

petengail · petengail

http://www.standard.net.au/story/3118537/10-tourism-fee-on-agenda-for-twelve-apostles/?cs=72

Dougwe · Dougwe

I had the pleasure of meeting "Travelbug", Pam, today. We had a lovely lunch and a chat while driving around Townsville. A lovely lady if you get the chance to meet her. Thanks for the company Pam. Travel safe on your journey and keep safe.

jonathan · jonathan

-- Edited by jonathan on Saturday 30th of May 2015 01:47:13 PM

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I apologise for the late notice. The local indigenous group is protesting against the proposal to shut down some isolated, small communities. This started in WA, but is being protested nationally. The small communities are started by disgruntled or family groups from larger established commun...

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	upgrading 16ft to 17.5ft with shower & toilet (Preview) As new retirees, we are considering upgrading from 16ft Millard Horizon pop-top single axle without shower/toilet, to a 17.5 Jayco Journey double axle pop-top with shower & toilet for more extended touring. Any helpful comments, suggestions or opinions on this? Thanks heaps. Can't wait t...	Eager grey nomads	12	2551	02:54 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Eager grey nomads
	Prescription Glasses Rip Off ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Had my eyes tested in Cairns this week, and needed new progressive glasses. The optician showed me cheap frames for $99 and better ones for $300. The quote for the lenses alone was almost $800 without non reflective lenses or radiation protection. Naturally, I balked at this blatant greed and went aw...	enzed	46	14128	02:20 PM Jun 6, 2015 by Dok
	Something different , (Preview) old and new.. -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Friday 5th of June 2015 07:46:48 PM	Aus-Kiwi	2	767	10:34 AM Jun 6, 2015 by done dreaming
	ALAN BOND DIES IN PERTH (closed) (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-05/alan-bond-dies-in-perth-after-heart-surgery-complications/6520630?section=wa	kiwijims	13	1494	10:29 AM Jun 6, 2015 by Webmaster
	HONDA GENERATOR UPGRADE EU2i PRICE (Preview) Hi all, Wanting to up grade from our EU1 to a EU2 to run the AC in new van. Does anyone know of sales on new units at this moment. I have found $1689.00 pick up. Regards Jim	Hey Jim	12	1805	10:25 PM Jun 5, 2015 by whiteman
	Smoke Alarms (Preview) just a reminder for everyone to check there fire alarms ,as the batteries have a use by date .Laying in bed the other nite the alarm went off making a hell of a noise ,It woke us up so took it down and it had been up since our last trip away over a year ago.No damage done ,the batteries were on the way out and nee...	cruisaderhilton	11	1148	09:03 PM Jun 5, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Charters Towers cops (Preview) Coming into Charters Towers today about 10km out.. 110kmph down to 80kmph then 60kmph.. suddenly coppers everywhere on both sides of the road... sent them a friendly wave, past them and speed limit back to 110kmph... first time I've seen road signs forcing you to slow down so they can get you for speed...	RodLainie	20	1924	05:37 PM Jun 5, 2015 by jab160
	Woolworths Recall Chicken & Vegetable Pies.... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-04/woolworths-recalls-pies-that-may-contain-glass/6522464	Weevil	4	665	02:14 PM Jun 5, 2015 by Weevil
	Bike rack on pop tops (Preview) Any advice on attaching a bike rack for 2 bikes on a pop top van? We're deliberating on the back, the front or if not possible buying fold up bikes!	Eager grey nomads	3	668	08:20 PM Jun 4, 2015 by signwilson
	Something different for the loo. (Preview) I have tried all the usual environmentally friendly products for the loo, some worked well, some not so. Will be trying out a new one this NT long weekend with the dunny servicing 7 bums over the four days, temperature's are up & my bed only a few feet away it will be a good test run. It was highly recom...	The Doo crew	2	838	06:47 PM Jun 4, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Dumb (Preview) I like many people use cable ties for various jobs around the Motorhome. trailer Etc. I just ripped a four inch gash down my arm having caught it on the cable tie where the excess was trimmed by a pair of side cutters. VERY Sharp. Luckily not too deep. Now I know to position the ties so as not to repeat that du...	Yuglamron	9	1522	03:54 PM Jun 4, 2015 by KevKim37
	travelling west (Preview) Hi, we are thinking of travelling from SA around the coast to Broome for an extended period of time. Can any seasoned travellers advise where the best free camps are along the way pls and any other information you think would be of help to novice grey nomad wannabees. We have a 4 wheel drive and 21 ft car...	sabright	9	1542	01:23 PM Jun 4, 2015 by SS Mirada
	Personal insurance advice (Preview) Need some advice from a knowledgeable fellow traveller about personal insurance. Please PM me. Would appreciate it. Thanks, June C.	June	0	499	11:29 AM Jun 4, 2015 by June
	Caravan parks Melbourne (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have just joined the forum today and also just purchased a van ready for travelling. My question today is we are going to the tennis in Melbourne in January and wanting a caravan park close to public transport may it be bus or train and it doesn't have to be close to the inner city. Can anyone...	Robin	11	1372	08:54 AM Jun 4, 2015 by the rocket
	I'm in Esperance (Preview) Well I've seen some beautiful sunsets, eagles, camels, drove thru teaming rain in Norseman WA, had a giant burger.	frangipani	14	1293	12:27 AM Jun 4, 2015 by pricey43
	Hooking up the van (Preview) I have only been doing this for a short time, but the number of times I have seen people (mostly women), standing between the van and the tug while they direct the driver back to hook up the van, which I think is silly. It would only take a little dew on the sole of the shoe for the foot to slip off the pedal and s...	Greg9	11	1452	11:29 PM Jun 3, 2015 by Moonraker
	$10 fee proposed for the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road (Preview) http://www.standard.net.au/story/3118537/10-tourism-fee-on-agenda-for-twelve-apostles/?cs=72	petengail	14	1777	10:32 PM Jun 3, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	NO NOT THE TRAVEL BUG BUT TRAVELBUG (Preview) I had the pleasure of meeting "Travelbug", Pam, today. We had a lovely lunch and a chat while driving around Townsville. A lovely lady if you get the chance to meet her. Thanks for the company Pam. Travel safe on your journey and keep safe.	Dougwe	4	913	09:02 PM Jun 3, 2015 by Travel Bug
	Fletchers Creek Qld .. today 30-05-2015 (Preview) -- Edited by jonathan on Saturday 30th of May 2015 01:47:13 PM	jonathan	15	1623	06:33 PM Jun 3, 2015 by jonathan
	Pt. Augusta Bridge Closed (closed) (Preview) I apologise for the late notice. The local indigenous group is protesting against the proposal to shut down some isolated, small communities. This started in WA, but is being protested nationally. The small communities are started by disgruntled or family groups from larger established commun...	Cruising Granny	11	1531	11:47 AM Jun 3, 2015 by Ausmo
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