The Grey Nomads - General

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi Folks. I come across this near perfect large shell about 30 cm in length. Anybody know what type of shell this is please. Cheers, Joe.

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

Has anyone used a TRX UHF 5 Watt CB Radio? I saw them half price and I thought they might be good for chatting to other vehicles. I want a hand held CB Radio so that I don't have to install one into my car. I wondered if anyone has experience with this model? https://trx.com.au/5-watt-uhf-cb-radio-bl...

Craig1 · Craig1

A E M O at last shows some intestianal fortitude and stops most of the b s that has been allowed to accumulate. Told energy providors to pull their heads in and get one with providing electricty and gas. I hope they stay with it.

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Evening all, the other half is trying to download messenger on her iPhone 12 from the app store however it says to turn off restrictions. We have gone to settings but cant find any restrictions to turn off or on. Google search only finds restrictions settings once your in messenger, we need to get in fir...

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

The iconic *postie bike* is to be phased out to be replaced by battery power. They are almost a collectors item now so those travellers using them for personal commuting might have a little windfall in the future. The new electric bikes can carry more parcels than mums shopping car. Read it here https...

Klaus · Klaus

I was only made aware of this today, by word of mouth. Apparently the Swift 500 caravan cooker is not too be used until a full investigation is completed, as they can explode. I am amazed that this information has been better publicised, I would expect the caravan sellers would be aware of it, and s...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Just spent a happy hour or so looking back at our forum of years gone by. Some of those names brought back memories of the folks I passed the time of day with posts, Cruisin Granny, Glassies, Rocky Lizard, Desert Dweller ( whom I had a few discussions with and didn't agree most of the time! but our posts wer...

peter_s · peter_s

Called in to CAMEC the other day looking at gas bayonet fitting and hose to connect bbq. was informed that as of Nov2019 ALL fittings using the gas bayonet fitting on a van must have a gas flame failure fitting.(SEE PHOTO) Apparently Weber Q's do not comply with this new rule (CAMEC says). Better check...

Member Avatar · Dick0

Do members get any insight into other members from the avatars? I see opinions are developed about members from posted comments but what about from the avatars displayed.

KevinJ · KevinJ

There was a segment on Channel 10, The Project tonight on caravan rollovers. A guy who rolled his van said he accelerated to try and prevent the sway from getting bigger. Question: should you accelerate out of the sway or just take your foot off the accelerator to slow down. I expect the use of the brake i...

aastek · aastek

Is the road to Cooktown steep going over the range?

msg · msg

After 3 long years I am itching to go back to travelling. I intend going from Yass area to Mt Isa. Even now, we are being bombarded with adverse weather predictions. Whilst it hasn't rained here nearly as much as elsewhere it is still muddy underfoot and grey clouds all the time. I don't think we have h...

RoboLB · RoboLB

OK, might sound a bit wacky. Just a thought. We can't really take months off work at this stage, but 2-3 weeks is manageable. If I wanted to drive from Sydney to Perth for example, but come back on the train. Is that doable? Or a mad idea? For a Sprinter size campervan (not motor home) Just found a random s...

aastek · aastek

Has anyone done this tour recently and is it worth it as it is not actually at the mine but in fact it is at the info centre ? Thanks

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Day four of my captivity and an escape attempt: The night had been cold (3C), the ground was wet and soft this morning as I prepared the vehicle for my escape; removing unnecessary equipment and loading empty water and fuel containers. Finally all was ready and I headed towards the river track - when we...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-13/young-victorian-nomads-sell-up-hit-the-road-in-off-grid-caravan/101142978

tea spoon · tea spoon

where to stay on yorke peninsula with my tent in a van park with power ........im thinking ardrossan maybe gulfhaven port vic .......or somewhere near there .......would like to be able to go down the jetties as a walk for the dog ....... i enjoy and going to get a coffee as well ........anybody got any o...

mixedup · mixedup

Curious to know what tow vehicle make/mode/year (likely 2nd hand no doubt) would people go for to tow a 2800-3500kg caravan, but with a good amount of payload left for the vehicle (after GVM/GCM/Towball etc calcs). Assuming budget of $50k-$80k. Landcruiser 200 series holding their value well, so...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at doing a short time away , and looking at Kingston on Murray, any one stopped there recently and what was it like

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

No more going up the hill

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What is the name of this shell? (Preview) Hi Folks. I come across this near perfect large shell about 30 cm in length. Anybody know what type of shell this is please. Cheers, Joe.	Farmhat	9	1331	10:03 PM Jun 26, 2022 by watsea
	Has anyone used TRX UHF 5 Watt CB Radio (Preview) Has anyone used a TRX UHF 5 Watt CB Radio? I saw them half price and I thought they might be good for chatting to other vehicles. I want a hand held CB Radio so that I don't have to install one into my car. I wondered if anyone has experience with this model? https://trx.com.au/5-watt-uhf-cb-radio-bl...	Buzz Lightbulb	26	5836	01:38 PM Jun 25, 2022 by 86GTS
	Energy - A E M O ( 1 2 ) (Preview) A E M O at last shows some intestianal fortitude and stops most of the b s that has been allowed to accumulate. Told energy providors to pull their heads in and get one with providing electricty and gas. I hope they stay with it.	Craig1	37	2912	11:46 AM Jun 25, 2022 by Gundog
	Facebook mesenger (Preview) Evening all, the other half is trying to download messenger on her iPhone 12 from the app store however it says to turn off restrictions. We have gone to settings but cant find any restrictions to turn off or on. Google search only finds restrictions settings once your in messenger, we need to get in fir...	Cassie63	4	1409	07:02 PM Jun 24, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Do you carry a bike to get around on Lost to battery power. (Preview) The iconic postie bike is to be phased out to be replaced by battery power. They are almost a collectors item now so those travellers using them for personal commuting might have a little windfall in the future. The new electric bikes can carry more parcels than mums shopping car. Read it here https...	Ivan 01	14	1811	08:26 AM Jun 23, 2022 by Jaahn
	Swift 500 cooker fault (Preview) I was only made aware of this today, by word of mouth. Apparently the Swift 500 caravan cooker is not too be used until a full investigation is completed, as they can explode. I am amazed that this information has been better publicised, I would expect the caravan sellers would be aware of it, and s...	Klaus	14	2368	05:59 AM Jun 23, 2022 by shakey55
	Nostalgia. (Preview) Just spent a happy hour or so looking back at our forum of years gone by. Some of those names brought back memories of the folks I passed the time of day with posts, Cruisin Granny, Glassies, Rocky Lizard, Desert Dweller ( whom I had a few discussions with and didn't agree most of the time! but our posts wer...	Magnarc	13	1633	12:23 PM Jun 22, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	BBQ on Gas Bayonet (Preview) Called in to CAMEC the other day looking at gas bayonet fitting and hose to connect bbq. was informed that as of Nov2019 ALL fittings using the gas bayonet fitting on a van must have a gas flame failure fitting.(SEE PHOTO) Apparently Weber Q's do not comply with this new rule (CAMEC says). Better check...	peter_s	29	15512	09:19 PM Jun 21, 2022 by oldbloke
	Member Avatar (Preview) Do members get any insight into other members from the avatars? I see opinions are developed about members from posted comments but what about from the avatars displayed.	Dick0	23	1203	08:28 AM Jun 21, 2022 by Blues Man
	Accelerate or not ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) There was a segment on Channel 10, The Project tonight on caravan rollovers. A guy who rolled his van said he accelerated to try and prevent the sway from getting bigger. Question: should you accelerate out of the sway or just take your foot off the accelerator to slow down. I expect the use of the brake i...	KevinJ	71	4226	07:38 PM Jun 20, 2022 by yobarr
	Mulligan Hwy to Cooktown (Preview) Is the road to Cooktown steep going over the range?	aastek	5	752	12:24 PM Jun 20, 2022 by aastek
	What's it really like out there? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After 3 long years I am itching to go back to travelling. I intend going from Yass area to Mt Isa. Even now, we are being bombarded with adverse weather predictions. Whilst it hasn't rained here nearly as much as elsewhere it is still muddy underfoot and grey clouds all the time. I don't think we have h...	msg	30	3225	09:27 AM Jun 19, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Campervan on a Train? (Preview) OK, might sound a bit wacky. Just a thought. We can't really take months off work at this stage, but 2-3 weeks is manageable. If I wanted to drive from Sydney to Perth for example, but come back on the train. Is that doable? Or a mad idea? For a Sprinter size campervan (not motor home) Just found a random s...	RoboLB	20	3889	08:25 PM Jun 18, 2022 by Derek Barnes
	Mt Isa Mine Tour ? (Preview) Has anyone done this tour recently and is it worth it as it is not actually at the mine but in fact it is at the info centre ? Thanks	aastek	4	1053	02:44 PM Jun 17, 2022 by Derek Barnes
	Day four of my captivity and an escape attempt ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Day four of my captivity and an escape attempt: The night had been cold (3C), the ground was wet and soft this morning as I prepared the vehicle for my escape; removing unnecessary equipment and loading empty water and fuel containers. Finally all was ready and I headed towards the river track - when we...	Mike Harding	43	3413	10:12 AM Jun 17, 2022 by Craig1
	Have they made a big, irreversible mistake? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-13/young-victorian-nomads-sell-up-hit-the-road-in-off-grid-caravan/101142978	dorian	32	4322	07:46 AM Jun 16, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	york peninsula SA where to stay that is the question (Preview) where to stay on yorke peninsula with my tent in a van park with power ........im thinking ardrossan maybe gulfhaven port vic .......or somewhere near there .......would like to be able to go down the jetties as a walk for the dog ....... i enjoy and going to get a coffee as well ........anybody got any o...	tea spoon	10	1383	02:21 PM Jun 15, 2022 by tea spoon
	Which tow vehicle in $50k-$80k range for 2800-3500 caravan would you get? ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Curious to know what tow vehicle make/mode/year (likely 2nd hand no doubt) would people go for to tow a 2800-3500kg caravan, but with a good amount of payload left for the vehicle (after GVM/GCM/Towball etc calcs). Assuming budget of $50k-$80k. Landcruiser 200 series holding their value well, so...	mixedup	93	7803	11:11 PM Jun 14, 2022 by Pradokakadudavid
	Kingston on Murray (Preview) Looking at doing a short time away , and looking at Kingston on Murray, any one stopped there recently and what was it like	Cowboy7307	3	998	04:31 PM Jun 14, 2022 by Cowboy7307
	Phone service for those who are not aware New mobile service (Preview) No more going up the hill	Ivan 01	1	1305	08:04 PM Jun 11, 2022 by Gundog
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