The Grey Nomads - General

Plendo · Plendo

We have a dilemma, when we arrive at a service centre with a long van (10m bumper to ball) in tow.There is invariably a sign that points cars one way, and trucks and buses the other way. When we follow the car route we rarely find space to park, and often find ourselves in the exit road without being able to s...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep I will arrive in Byron Bay Thursday arvo if anyone is around that area and would like to meet up. I love BB. Currently having a one night stand in Hervey Bay.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I saw this a while ago .... I thought it definitely captured a typical thread on a forum..... Post: How do I change my light bulb? The Replies: 1 who has changed the light bulb and posts how the light bulb was changed. 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb c...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

I'm Glad to say after all the jokes that Doug had a bout our black cat He finally made friends with her last night Sorry Wombat can't show you a photo But all jokes aside 'it was good to see our friend Doug again it was a year ago since we've seen him but it seems like yesterday so to speak the time is flying past...

deedles · deedles

Hi there! I have tried and tried to add a photo to my campsite locations without any success. It says the photo is loaded, but nothing happens. I must be doing something wrong. Looking forward to hearing the correct and successful way to do this. Thanks in advance.

Chris and Peter · Chris and Peter

Hi All, Have had a look at a couple of imported (from Japan) coasters. They seem quite good, low km's, turbo diesel, air bag suspension, automatic. Has anyone had experience with servicing and getting parts for them? Cheers

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

I have a Jayco Penguin and have just about gotten used to it but there is still one thing I cant seem to get through my thick skull. Near the house battery there is a controller with a circular knob on it branded TMC. There are four positions - 1 - 1& 2 - 2 - and O which I assume is off. I was told about...

deconuts · deconuts

Just thinking about what type of BBQ to get as our van won't have one. thinking about a Weber baby Q 100E (with the high dome lid. light and portable and apparently well liked by RVers according to the salesperson. never had a Weber but understand they are very good. would appreciate any thoughts goo...

scooner · scooner

just had a nice week at marion bay s/a some nice squid off the jetty, off to the southern flinders tomorrow to eat our squid ,c/p at marion bay clean and tidy rates were $130 for seven nights , chilly but some beautiful scenery around innes national park

kiwijims · kiwijims

Is anyone else getting heaps of pop ups appearing on their screen while trying to log on to Grey Nomads? I've run a scan and it tells me there are no issues !! I've got news for that, counted six different advertising pop ups in the last 10 minutes, they cover 2/3rds of the screen and prevent me from loggin...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-07/crocodile-attack-feared-in-pirlangimpi-melville-island-nt/5654616

chopit · chopit

If any car enthusiasts are up on the southern Downs ( SE Qld ) the Variety Club Bash is in the area. Don't know the route other than the Bash is stopping for lunch at the Rudd Pub in Nobby on Friday 8/8/14. We'll be hanging around for a few "photo opportunities" with the Bashers & cars then he...

Plendo · Plendo

The last time I posted we were freezing our butts off in Bathurst, since then we have stopped in Teralba near Newcastle to get an iPhone fixed, then on to Forster for a few days. We started to thaw out in Forster, and the shorts came out of moth balls.After unwinding a bit, we moved on to Coffs Harbour whic...

Menindee · Menindee

I am planning to drive from Warri Gate in NSW to Noccundra in Qld in a couple of weeks (Aug/Sept). Does anyone have any recent info on road conditions/road surface etc. Or any general advice or tips? Thanks

Moonraker · Moonraker

Travelling from Perth to Geraldton yesterday saw a lot of vans heading south. Just thought I might remind GN's with plenty of time on their hands that Perth and the SW is cold and can be wet as well in the winter months. In another month travelling slowly south through the wild flower season would be the...

kandagal · kandagal

John arrived yesterday & today he took his M/h into get carby fixed. Well he started off following Keith & then got lost. I was considering offering a reward for finding him but hours later he turned up. For details ask John. Also had a visit from Kevin & Kim. So lots of catching up bein...

Olley46 · Olley46

Does Hayman Reece make there own tow bars or do they have someone make them ? lance C

goannaway · goannaway

Had a phone call today from an woman with what appeared to be an Indian accent saying she represented the Federal Government and if a ring an 02800 number I can get $5000 plus that the government owes me from the carbon tax, when you answer the phone there is a short delay before the call is connected ( a sur...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, pulled in for a one night stand to find heaps of room but I'm sure more happy campers will arrive during the arvo. Still heaps of room if you are passing and want a nice spot for a day or two.

wendy trezise · wendy trezise

We are looking at getting heating in our van for when we are free camping, which is better, ducted gas or diesel???

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What do you do at Service Centres ? (Preview) We have a dilemma, when we arrive at a service centre with a long van (10m bumper to ball) in tow.There is invariably a sign that points cars one way, and trucks and buses the other way. When we follow the car route we rarely find space to park, and often find ourselves in the exit road without being able to s...	Plendo	15	1479	10:06 PM Aug 7, 2014 by Dougwe
	BYRON BAY TOMORROW (Preview) Yep I will arrive in Byron Bay Thursday arvo if anyone is around that area and would like to meet up. I love BB. Currently having a one night stand in Hervey Bay.	Dougwe	8	729	09:58 PM Aug 7, 2014 by Dougwe
	Posting a thread... (Preview) Gday... I saw this a while ago .... I thought it definitely captured a typical thread on a forum..... Post: How do I change my light bulb? The Replies: 1 who has changed the light bulb and posts how the light bulb was changed. 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb c...	rockylizard	3	457	09:57 PM Aug 7, 2014 by jules47
	Doug made an new friend (Preview) I'm Glad to say after all the jokes that Doug had a bout our black cat He finally made friends with her last night Sorry Wombat can't show you a photo But all jokes aside 'it was good to see our friend Doug again it was a year ago since we've seen him but it seems like yesterday so to speak the time is flying past...	Cruising Cruze	2	414	09:49 PM Aug 7, 2014 by Dougwe
	How to add a photo (Preview) Hi there! I have tried and tried to add a photo to my campsite locations without any success. It says the photo is loaded, but nothing happens. I must be doing something wrong. Looking forward to hearing the correct and successful way to do this. Thanks in advance.	deedles	2	425	09:48 PM Aug 7, 2014 by jules47
	Imported Coasters (Preview) Hi All, Have had a look at a couple of imported (from Japan) coasters. They seem quite good, low km's, turbo diesel, air bag suspension, automatic. Has anyone had experience with servicing and getting parts for them? Cheers	Chris and Peter	3	554	09:06 PM Aug 7, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	The thing under the bed......... (Preview) I have a Jayco Penguin and have just about gotten used to it but there is still one thing I cant seem to get through my thick skull. Near the house battery there is a controller with a circular knob on it branded TMC. There are four positions - 1 - 1& 2 - 2 - and O which I assume is off. I was told about...	oakforddavo	6	1001	08:43 PM Aug 7, 2014 by johnq
	Thoughts on a BBQ ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just thinking about what type of BBQ to get as our van won't have one. thinking about a Weber baby Q 100E (with the high dome lid. light and portable and apparently well liked by RVers according to the salesperson. never had a Weber but understand they are very good. would appreciate any thoughts goo...	deconuts	32	2395	07:35 PM Aug 7, 2014 by Allany
	moving on (Preview) just had a nice week at marion bay s/a some nice squid off the jetty, off to the southern flinders tomorrow to eat our squid ,c/p at marion bay clean and tidy rates were $130 for seven nights , chilly but some beautiful scenery around innes national park	scooner	0	387	05:20 PM Aug 7, 2014 by scooner
	Flamin pop ups (Preview) Is anyone else getting heaps of pop ups appearing on their screen while trying to log on to Grey Nomads? I've run a scan and it tells me there are no issues !! I've got news for that, counted six different advertising pop ups in the last 10 minutes, they cover 2/3rds of the screen and prevent me from loggin...	kiwijims	14	1064	12:20 PM Aug 7, 2014 by kiwijims
	Croc suspected of young man's death on Melville Island. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-07/crocodile-attack-feared-in-pirlangimpi-melville-island-nt/5654616	Vic41	0	404	11:18 AM Aug 7, 2014 by Vic41
	Petrol Heads - SE Qld Downs. (Preview) If any car enthusiasts are up on the southern Downs ( SE Qld ) the Variety Club Bash is in the area. Don't know the route other than the Bash is stopping for lunch at the Rudd Pub in Nobby on Friday 8/8/14. We'll be hanging around for a few "photo opportunities" with the Bashers & cars then he...	chopit	0	503	10:04 AM Aug 7, 2014 by chopit
	Now In Byron Bay (Preview) The last time I posted we were freezing our butts off in Bathurst, since then we have stopped in Teralba near Newcastle to get an iPhone fixed, then on to Forster for a few days. We started to thaw out in Forster, and the shorts came out of moth balls.After unwinding a bit, we moved on to Coffs Harbour whic...	Plendo	4	698	08:27 AM Aug 7, 2014 by Plendo
	road conditions Noccundra? (Preview) I am planning to drive from Warri Gate in NSW to Noccundra in Qld in a couple of weeks (Aug/Sept). Does anyone have any recent info on road conditions/road surface etc. Or any general advice or tips? Thanks	Menindee	4	1636	02:46 AM Aug 7, 2014 by Glenelg
	Still cold in Perth and the SW (Preview) Travelling from Perth to Geraldton yesterday saw a lot of vans heading south. Just thought I might remind GN's with plenty of time on their hands that Perth and the SW is cold and can be wet as well in the winter months. In another month travelling slowly south through the wild flower season would be the...	Moonraker	5	494	12:59 AM Aug 7, 2014 by Vic41
	Yepeleven has arrived to our paradise (Preview) John arrived yesterday & today he took his M/h into get carby fixed. Well he started off following Keith & then got lost. I was considering offering a reward for finding him but hours later he turned up. For details ask John. Also had a visit from Kevin & Kim. So lots of catching up bein...	kandagal	4	650	11:15 PM Aug 6, 2014 by Dougwe
	Hayman Reece tow bars (Preview) Does Hayman Reece make there own tow bars or do they have someone make them ? lance C	Olley46	2	669	04:58 PM Aug 6, 2014 by Olley46
	Possible SCAM doing the rounds in WA (Preview) Had a phone call today from an woman with what appeared to be an Indian accent saying she represented the Federal Government and if a ring an 02800 number I can get $5000 plus that the government owes me from the carbon tax, when you answer the phone there is a short delay before the call is connected ( a sur...	goannaway	10	897	12:24 PM Aug 6, 2014 by the rocket
	CURRENTLY AT ST LAWRENCE Q'LAND. (Preview) Yep, pulled in for a one night stand to find heaps of room but I'm sure more happy campers will arrive during the arvo. Still heaps of room if you are passing and want a nice spot for a day or two.	Dougwe	4	595	07:55 AM Aug 6, 2014 by yeoeleven
	GAS OR DIESEL HEATING IN CARAVANS (Preview) We are looking at getting heating in our van for when we are free camping, which is better, ducted gas or diesel???	wendy trezise	10	1755	03:30 AM Aug 6, 2014 by Glenelg
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