The Grey Nomads - General

Gundog · Gundog

I have spent yesterday look for a towing rig, my preference is leaning towards either the BT50/Ranger or a Triton 2010/11 The Bt50/Ranger in a freestyle cab 3.0ltr TDI as either a 2.5 or 3t towing capacity, where the Triton in a similar configuration is only 2.25t. Finding one is not the problem but the...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

just been told i am wealthy because i drive a car ,and here i was thinking i wanted more, i did not realise i was so well off

Helena · Helena

Hi All, It is with great reluctance and long discussions, that we have decided to sell our campervan, We only bought it last year and had so much work done on it but unfortunately age has caught up with us, after a trip to W.A. we realise that we cannot continue travelling on the road. We have been so lu...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Learning on this trip what we need to organise re lounge chair asnd table placement as well as what we need to do to tidy up the tandem wheel arch. Aussie Paul.

Noelene · Noelene

when selling a motorhome or anything ,check for your hidden money, as I hid money ,in a high ace and sold it and didn't get it back I know people will say you got to much money but we are pensioners, and just got excited about selling , honesty is the best policy but be carful , this happened a few years ago , No...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t58291131/hutt-river-province-camping-near-kalbarri-wa/

Cupie · Cupie

These days lots of 'vanners carry kayaks on top of their tug. The video & commentary on this link gives good advice on how to paddle correctly to avoid strain on the arms. Have a look at the second guy on the paddling technique video. I use an exaggerated 'stiff arm' technique for the first 10 min or s...

OMD · OMD

hello everyone, my whinge for Monday is how do u c behind when u don't have extended mirrors when towing u'r van, I drove 560 odd ks today out to work and came across a lot of caravans and couldn't believe how many were driving along at 80 - 90 kph without mirrors and not worried about what was going on behind...

kirraweebob · kirraweebob

We are currently on our half lap of Australia. At Lake Argyle my reverse camera on the van failed. When we got to Kununurra I discovered the terminal on the connecting cable was partly broken off. I rang Safety Dave where I got the camera SIX YEARS AGO and they happily emailed the wiring diagram for the te...

OMD · OMD

Hi again an I'm not ranting today . As I said yesterday I traveled 570 odd ks in my 01 NM Pajero 3.5 ltr v6 and was very happy with 12.9 ltrs/100ks and now waiting for our new van to c how much that will change. I had the injectors cleaned last week as one was leaking , new plugs as well while was stripped down. C...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/fire-guts-buildings-in-main-street-of-nimbin-nsw/5666994-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 09:07:49 AM

reesehead · reesehead

Hi, just tried to find what these are all about, camps 5,6 and so on. Can anyone enlighten me please. cheers newby

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.paddling.net/articles/feature.html?show=80&utm_source=email_newsletter&utm_medium=email

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, time to fire up the Collie and head out of Nambucca Heads to Penrith, West of Sydney for a few days so will be chugging along to Pacific Hwy tomorrow. Yell out if ya see me. UHF 18/40 good buddy.

tonyd · tonyd

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/german-truckie-who-fired-shots-wanted-to-teach-drivers-a-lesson/story-fnb64oi6-1227021987544

Plendo · Plendo

We are on the way back to Melbourne, dont want to but have to get back to work.We thought we had it all worked out, but I now know just how green we were!We have learned so much over the last four and a half weeks.First of all free camping in roadside stops is only for us in desperate situations, our first nigh...

Kwaka307 · Kwaka307

Hi All Looking at what to use in the water systems to flush out when van is in storage(washing machine,pressure pump etc)as we have noticed build up in the lines.Any suggestions on what to use would be fantastic Thanks in advance Mark/Jaqui

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/search-continues-for-prospector-missing-in-the-goldfields/5667626-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 12:41:53 PM

goannaway · goannaway

In the Park at the moment, last day of 4, costs $25 a night with a 40% discount for seniors, pensioners and cmca/caravan clubs. With it being Sunday (yesterday) went for a drive around and ended up in Wongon Hills, had a quick look at the CP and it had three vans in, checked the costs when we got back and fou...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-11/marble-bar-records/5661920-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesday 12th of August 2014 03:53:40 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Whats your towing rig (Preview) I have spent yesterday look for a towing rig, my preference is leaning towards either the BT50/Ranger or a Triton 2010/11 The Bt50/Ranger in a freestyle cab 3.0ltr TDI as either a 2.5 or 3t towing capacity, where the Triton in a similar configuration is only 2.25t. Finding one is not the problem but the...	Gundog	9	1622	09:29 AM Aug 15, 2014 by rosco532
	Just found out (Preview) just been told i am wealthy because i drive a car ,and here i was thinking i wanted more, i did not realise i was so well off	Cowboy7307	8	938	07:25 AM Aug 15, 2014 by Jetta7
	selling (Preview) Hi All, It is with great reluctance and long discussions, that we have decided to sell our campervan, We only bought it last year and had so much work done on it but unfortunately age has caught up with us, after a trip to W.A. we realise that we cannot continue travelling on the road. We have been so lu...	Helena	9	1045	06:08 AM Aug 15, 2014 by Helena
	Lounge chair update... (Preview) Learning on this trip what we need to organise re lounge chair asnd table placement as well as what we need to do to tidy up the tandem wheel arch. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	9	878	10:50 PM Aug 14, 2014 by aussie_paul
	hidden money (Preview) when selling a motorhome or anything ,check for your hidden money, as I hid money ,in a high ace and sold it and didn't get it back I know people will say you got to much money but we are pensioners, and just got excited about selling , honesty is the best policy but be carful , this happened a few years ago , No...	Noelene	9	1563	10:00 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Murraman
	Anyone Recently Been to Hutt River Province (WA - near Kalbarri) Recently ???? (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t58291131/hutt-river-province-camping-near-kalbarri-wa/	Vic41	17	2803	08:26 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Vic41
	Sore arms from paddling your Kayak? (Preview) These days lots of 'vanners carry kayaks on top of their tug. The video & commentary on this link gives good advice on how to paddle correctly to avoid strain on the arms. Have a look at the second guy on the paddling technique video. I use an exaggerated 'stiff arm' technique for the first 10 min or s...	Cupie	8	1689	06:27 PM Aug 14, 2014 by signwilson
	Mirrors when towing. (Preview) hello everyone, my whinge for Monday is how do u c behind when u don't have extended mirrors when towing u'r van, I drove 560 odd ks today out to work and came across a lot of caravans and couldn't believe how many were driving along at 80 - 90 kph without mirrors and not worried about what was going on behind...	OMD	20	2289	04:20 PM Aug 14, 2014 by KFT
	Safety Dave - Great Service (Preview) We are currently on our half lap of Australia. At Lake Argyle my reverse camera on the van failed. When we got to Kununurra I discovered the terminal on the connecting cable was partly broken off. I rang Safety Dave where I got the camera SIX YEARS AGO and they happily emailed the wiring diagram for the te...	kirraweebob	1	840	02:11 PM Aug 14, 2014 by pondsmob
	Fuel consumption in Pajero (Preview) Hi again an I'm not ranting today . As I said yesterday I traveled 570 odd ks in my 01 NM Pajero 3.5 ltr v6 and was very happy with 12.9 ltrs/100ks and now waiting for our new van to c how much that will change. I had the injectors cleaned last week as one was leaking , new plugs as well while was stripped down. C...	OMD	6	2202	01:30 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Wizardofoz
	Nimbin NSW - Museum and Cafe Destroy By Fire (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/fire-guts-buildings-in-main-street-of-nimbin-nsw/5666994-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 09:07:49 AM	Vic41	15	1021	12:20 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Vic41
	Camps 5,6 7 (Preview) Hi, just tried to find what these are all about, camps 5,6 and so on. Can anyone enlighten me please. cheers newby	reesehead	28	1596	09:30 AM Aug 14, 2014 by jules47
	Alligator bites canoeist (Preview) http://www.paddling.net/articles/feature.html?show=80&utm_source=email_newsletter&utm_medium=email	Cupie	1	560	09:25 AM Aug 14, 2014 by jules47
	MOVING ON AGAIN (Preview) Yep, time to fire up the Collie and head out of Nambucca Heads to Penrith, West of Sydney for a few days so will be chugging along to Pacific Hwy tomorrow. Yell out if ya see me. UHF 18/40 good buddy.	Dougwe	3	462	09:04 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Dougwe
	I know what he did is wrong, but it's hard not to sympathise! (Preview) http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/german-truckie-who-fired-shots-wanted-to-teach-drivers-a-lesson/story-fnb64oi6-1227021987544	tonyd	1	900	08:43 PM Aug 13, 2014 by D and D
	Some Lessons we have Learned (Preview) We are on the way back to Melbourne, dont want to but have to get back to work.We thought we had it all worked out, but I now know just how green we were!We have learned so much over the last four and a half weeks.First of all free camping in roadside stops is only for us in desperate situations, our first nigh...	Plendo	3	1059	07:20 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Pedro_The_Swift
	hard Water stains (Preview) Hi All Looking at what to use in the water systems to flush out when van is in storage(washing machine,pressure pump etc)as we have noticed build up in the lines.Any suggestions on what to use would be fantastic Thanks in advance Mark/Jaqui	Kwaka307	5	709	06:59 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Legendts
	Prospector Missing In WA Goldfields (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/search-continues-for-prospector-missing-in-the-goldfields/5667626-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 12:41:53 PM	Vic41	3	671	05:02 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Vic41
	Goomalling Caravan Park (Preview) In the Park at the moment, last day of 4, costs $25 a night with a 40% discount for seniors, pensioners and cmca/caravan clubs. With it being Sunday (yesterday) went for a drive around and ended up in Wongon Hills, had a quick look at the CP and it had three vans in, checked the costs when we got back and fou...	goannaway	7	1445	12:35 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Vic41
	Records Found Showing Kingsford Smith Was Married at Marble Bar, WA. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-11/marble-bar-records/5661920-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesday 12th of August 2014 03:53:40 PM	Vic41	3	806	12:28 AM Aug 13, 2014 by Vic41
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