The Grey Nomads - General

Koala · Koala

hi, has anyone had problems with their Retreat caravan leaking water from ariel in roof, I thought a bought a very good quality well made van but apparently not ? Few other little problems but getting them sorted out. Just inconvenience without van for few weeks.

copper1 · copper1

Folks it is with a heavy heart that I post the following from Gary Kelly's Aussie Odyssey site. RIP Friend April 27, 2015. TX Greg here. I received the news this morning from Anna that Gary did pass away weekend before last and we're still trying to gather more info. I've just been sitting here in front of...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, Remember last month I spoke about the brakes on the van, well the dealer came good and covered the high cost IN FULL and no questions asked. So he should anyway, I had all the proof that could have caused him a little trouble. I must say that this van of mine has really put the after sales service of...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

Hi Cindy, I was most interested the other day to notice a new thread, I cant remember (and now can't check) the exact title but it was a poll to see if people wanted Billeeeee to return. I cast my vote which was yes, but that's Irrelevant. Others cast theirs, some had never heard of him and others said no. T...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-29/cyclone-quang-forms-off-wa-coast/6429908?section=wa

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-26/uss-nuclear-aircraft-carrier-carl-vinson-heads-to-perth/6422476?section=wa

Kim and Glenys · Kim and Glenys

we are off across the Nullarbor for the next 4 weeks for a bit of a holiday / any tip on free caravan stops and good spot to stay along the way

Weevil · Weevil

What happens when you're in the middle of the outback or far flung part of the world and you break a tooth or lose a filling? A Melbourne dentist has developed a dental emergency kit for travellers. The "Dentist In A Box" is designed to offer and easy, effective, temporary fix for common de...

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

What have I done wrong. I tried to cook the silverside in the Dream Pot , the vegetables and meat was coked and still hot but the meat was so dry I followed the instruction to the letter but have done something wrong as I have never had dry meat can anyone help me out.

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-29/20m-forrest-highway-servo-plans-back-on-track/6430806?section=wa

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-30/time-right-for-tanami-road-sealing-says-wa-senator/6434472?section=wa

roadtourer · roadtourer

Well we are back from our long and heartbreaking trip. Heartbreaking in one way as we learnt the hard way but non the less we made it a great trip anyway... We were all packed and ready too set off for my beloved Jindabyne to do some trout fishing and free camping .... On the 23rd of April we set off to the Snow...

navynurse · navynurse

Forgive me if this has already been posted. The Kershaw Gardens free camp in Rockhampton Qld has been closed since cyclone Marcia as the surrounds have been declared unsafe. The council is working to resolve all problems & hope to have it up & running again soon. I have noticed that the stopo...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-30/cyclone-blue-alert-for-north-west-wa-communities/6435872?section=wa

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I decided I would put this in here rather than Techie's Corner as it may get more exposure to forum members/visitors. It seems to be fairly expansive advice/information and I would think it helpful. Of course, there may be expert advice forthcoming from informed members that may complement...

Gundog · Gundog

Another thread prompted this. I was thinking as a young fella growing up in the Bush, how many different fuel brands that were there. In my town we had BP, Shell, Caltex, Neptune, Ampol, Amaco, Mobil, Golden Fleece and an old mechanics workshop still had Texaco signs from days gone by. What did your tow...

Plendo · Plendo

Due to a new interest we now often find ourselves in areas that do not see traffic very often, this may be driving to a remote location, or on foot in the bush. I have recently been considering what either of us would do in the case of an accident, or medical emergency, or if we just plain got lost. This start...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Why is everyone off the air its only 10.55pm Or is that early to bed and early to rise. Mr Abbotts got a big supprise. Watch this Space, he's out to get us all. Keep watching the ABC Hey Jim

JayDee · JayDee

Yes great to see so many Grey Nomad on the forum tonight. This site is worth it weight in Gold. We have learned a huge amount of info from the G.N forum. I dare say that perhaps I may have been able to help others as well. Thanks to everyone. Jay&Dee

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, We have an old camps 5 and it does not show this dam. Can anyone tell me "from Eidsvold, is it black tar and dirt" Our caravan is not an off road one and also is it flat where you park at the dam? thanks.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Retreat Caravans (Preview) hi, has anyone had problems with their Retreat caravan leaking water from ariel in roof, I thought a bought a very good quality well made van but apparently not ? Few other little problems but getting them sorted out. Just inconvenience without van for few weeks.	Koala	9	2101	01:05 PM May 2, 2015 by Delta18
	VALE Gary Kelly ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Folks it is with a heavy heart that I post the following from Gary Kelly's Aussie Odyssey site. RIP Friend April 27, 2015. TX Greg here. I received the news this morning from Anna that Gary did pass away weekend before last and we're still trying to gather more info. I've just been sitting here in front of...	copper1	61	4028	12:56 PM May 2, 2015 by Delta18
	APRIL UPDATE (Preview) How, Remember last month I spoke about the brakes on the van, well the dealer came good and covered the high cost IN FULL and no questions asked. So he should anyway, I had all the proof that could have caused him a little trouble. I must say that this van of mine has really put the after sales service of...	Dougwe	14	1520	11:09 AM May 2, 2015 by aussietraveller
	An open letter to the WEBMASTER (closed) (Preview) Hi Cindy, I was most interested the other day to notice a new thread, I cant remember (and now can't check) the exact title but it was a poll to see if people wanted Billeeeee to return. I cast my vote which was yes, but that's Irrelevant. Others cast theirs, some had never heard of him and others said no. T...	Poppy sore eye	19	2190	09:51 AM May 2, 2015 by Webmaster
	ANOTHER CYCLONE FORMING OFF W.A. COAST (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-29/cyclone-quang-forms-off-wa-coast/6429908?section=wa	kiwijims	4	570	11:11 PM May 1, 2015 by madaboutled
	"lookout Perth" Here come the Yanks !!! (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-26/uss-nuclear-aircraft-carrier-carl-vinson-heads-to-perth/6422476?section=wa	kiwijims	8	1250	10:52 PM May 1, 2015 by johnno02
	travelling the Nullarbor next week / any tip on the crossing (Preview) we are off across the Nullarbor for the next 4 weeks for a bit of a holiday / any tip on free caravan stops and good spot to stay along the way	Kim and Glenys	19	2610	07:02 PM May 1, 2015 by Dunmowin
	Dentist In A Box (Dental Emergency Kit) (Preview) What happens when you're in the middle of the outback or far flung part of the world and you break a tooth or lose a filling? A Melbourne dentist has developed a dental emergency kit for travellers. The "Dentist In A Box" is designed to offer and easy, effective, temporary fix for common de...	Weevil	3	1167	06:50 PM May 1, 2015 by madaboutled
	Corned Silverside (Preview) What have I done wrong. I tried to cook the silverside in the Dream Pot , the vegetables and meat was coked and still hot but the meat was so dry I followed the instruction to the letter but have done something wrong as I have never had dry meat can anyone help me out.	BRAGGABB	22	2245	06:26 PM May 1, 2015 by KFT
	Finally - Approval For Servo's For Forrest Highway in South WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-29/20m-forrest-highway-servo-plans-back-on-track/6430806?section=wa	Weevil	18	1543	05:41 PM May 1, 2015 by Delta18
	Time To Seal Tanami Road Says WA Senator (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-30/time-right-for-tanami-road-sealing-says-wa-senator/6434472?section=wa	Weevil	3	796	11:11 AM May 1, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Jindabyne Disaster (Preview) Well we are back from our long and heartbreaking trip. Heartbreaking in one way as we learnt the hard way but non the less we made it a great trip anyway... We were all packed and ready too set off for my beloved Jindabyne to do some trout fishing and free camping .... On the 23rd of April we set off to the Snow...	roadtourer	9	2925	10:17 AM May 1, 2015 by brickies
	Kershaw Gardens closed (Preview) Forgive me if this has already been posted. The Kershaw Gardens free camp in Rockhampton Qld has been closed since cyclone Marcia as the surrounds have been declared unsafe. The council is working to resolve all problems & hope to have it up & running again soon. I have noticed that the stopo...	navynurse	3	1151	09:16 AM May 1, 2015 by Peterpan
	Cyclone blue alert for north-west WA communities (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-30/cyclone-blue-alert-for-north-west-wa-communities/6435872?section=wa	kiwijims	0	513	04:48 AM May 1, 2015 by kiwijims
	Solar/Battery advice (Preview) Gday... I decided I would put this in here rather than Techie's Corner as it may get more exposure to forum members/visitors. It seems to be fairly expansive advice/information and I would think it helpful. Of course, there may be expert advice forthcoming from informed members that may complement...	rockylizard	3	1074	11:35 PM Apr 30, 2015 by Cupie
	How many can you remember ? (Preview) Another thread prompted this. I was thinking as a young fella growing up in the Bush, how many different fuel brands that were there. In my town we had BP, Shell, Caltex, Neptune, Ampol, Amaco, Mobil, Golden Fleece and an old mechanics workshop still had Texaco signs from days gone by. What did your tow...	Gundog	14	2584	09:48 PM Apr 30, 2015 by ShortNorth
	How many carry an EPIRB or a PLB ? (Preview) Due to a new interest we now often find ourselves in areas that do not see traffic very often, this may be driving to a remote location, or on foot in the bush. I have recently been considering what either of us would do in the case of an accident, or medical emergency, or if we just plain got lost. This start...	Plendo	27	2082	07:51 PM Apr 30, 2015 by Baz421
	Why does everyone go to bed so early (Preview) Hi All, Why is everyone off the air its only 10.55pm Or is that early to bed and early to rise. Mr Abbotts got a big supprise. Watch this Space, he's out to get us all. Keep watching the ABC Hey Jim	Hey Jim	12	1433	05:03 PM Apr 30, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	WOW 14 forumites on General forum (Preview) Yes great to see so many Grey Nomad on the forum tonight. This site is worth it weight in Gold. We have learned a huge amount of info from the G.N forum. I dare say that perhaps I may have been able to help others as well. Thanks to everyone. Jay&Dee	JayDee	8	1449	04:55 PM Apr 30, 2015 by aussietraveller
	WURUMA DAM (Preview) Hi Everyone, We have an old camps 5 and it does not show this dam. Can anyone tell me "from Eidsvold, is it black tar and dirt" Our caravan is not an off road one and also is it flat where you park at the dam? thanks.	the rocket	6	1888	09:11 AM Apr 30, 2015 by Dougwe
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