The Grey Nomads - General

RosieW · RosieW

We had a bit of an issue with the bus - a seal on one of the rear tyres - something that required a diesel mechanic - needed urgent attention. As we were unable to move it, we called a mobile diesel service, belonging to one Kel Stanton. Fantastic bloke, and even better service - not to mention he doesn't c...

moamajohn · moamajohn

As the topic says..... I had a problem this trip on the back roads we have been on the past fortnight .The only vehicles coming towards have been other vanners or road trains.The latter have finally given my side mirror a bit of folding in grief so to speak . Well I went to the hardware shop and got a S/Stee...

navynurse · navynurse

Giday all I saw in the local paper this week that council has approved a camp in Kershaw Gardens via High St. It will be for self contained vehicles only so no toilets or showers will be built. The site has to be developed (leveled) yet but should be open soon. The shops are 200 m away takeaway woolies cole...

philchez · philchez

Hi all would very much appreciate feedback or experiences in capabilities of a 2004 Nissan Patrol 4.2 diesel as tow vehicle. Our van is 2500kg. Thank you.

bill12 · bill12

One of my personal heros, Sir Les Pterson, Has had his portorate win the packing room prize at the Archibald comp for portorates(can't spell it). He is the Australian representative to the court of St. James, also associated with Dame Edna Everage.

sarg · sarg

The time has come and I am readywell as ready as I can be. I have done a hell of a lot of work on the van as well as installing heaps of gadgets and do dads. Still some more that I want/need, but they can wait. I head off on Monday 14th July .I just gotta get out of here. Its too bloody cold. I am heading to Mt Isa a...

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

I always thought it was a major problem to change the GVM of a vehicle but it appears that if you have a MH and want to get it down graded to a lesser licence to drive there is provisions in the codes to do it... I Have checked with the engineer I usually use to certify the buses I convert as Motorhomes and he sai...

wanderer51957 · wanderer51957

Well things are starting to go the right way for me. Was on eBay looking for clutches to see if I can get them a bit cheaper than Repco can do them for and guess what found one. From a company in Perth, rang him this morning and it is free postage to Rainbow Beach, and to top it all off, I am now getting a Heavy Dut...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

There is a post (sticky) called 'PICK THIS PLACE' at the top of the page in the 'GENERAL FORUM' which is actually a competition that has been running continuously now for many years where people post their Australian travel photos and others try to guess from something in the pic where the photo was tak...

saltel · saltel

Hi guys which is best place to stay Fitzroy crossing or Halls need accomodation. We are leaving from Broome heading East. . Currently in Exmouth. Have booked as far as Broome. As school holidays. Sadly we don't have a van. Cheers for any advice ð

Cupie · Cupie

Congratulations to NSW on a series win.... But ... What a great game it was tonight. Amazing the difference when the officials police the 10 m & the tackle area. A good open flowing game (that suited the Qld backs). Hopefully Shane Hayne will never officiate another State of Origin Game. As much...

JayDee · JayDee

With summer now only 3 months away, I am seeking information as to if there is any way to heat proof a caravan awning. By this I mean, is there a substance like a paint - lacquer, stainer, that one can paint on the upside of an awning that will reject a certain amount of the sun rays? Of course we do not want to h...

wanderers · wanderers

We are heading to Lake Elphinstone should be there tomorrow. If any GN are there call in and say hi, we have blue silver gold strip on ute

moamajohn · moamajohn

Short and sweet !! This is the nicest park we have stayed in in the last 2yrs .45 deg drive thrus and very long sites.Immaculate toilets.But the best was the BBQ area, we start on the end with a pizza/breadmaker oven,a large 2 hotplate burner next then a fridge with TV above then 4 slice toaster and final...

hards · hards

Hi everyone, After some advice please. We are looking at both the Blue Sky Fairhaven II and the new Scope Caravan 21'6 but I am having a hard time finding tare and atm and reviews from anywhere on the two brands. Scope is fairly new to the market as well. Does anyone have one, friends have one, heard a...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

9/7/11 - departed Brisbane, Qld 9/7/12 - Oodnadatta Track, SA 9/7/13 - William Bay, WA 9/7/14 - Darwin, NT

Red Dog · Red Dog

Is there a part on this web site for gear for sale or wanted to Buy I havent seen one I was thinking maybe it would be a good idea, what say you all cheers Red Dog [Dave]

the rocket · the rocket

Sorry I do not know how to put this in the wanted section. We are looking for a 4 wheel drive that does everything the holden Colorado lx does. 3500kg towing, automatic, with low kilometres. thanks.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

NEW WAY OF STEALING... ESPECIALLY LOOK AT SCENE THREE... Be sure to read Scene 3. Quite interesting. This is a new one. People sure stay busy Trying to cheat us, don't they? SCENE 1. A friend went to the local gym and placed his belongings in the locker. After the workout and a shower, he came out, saw the...

Three dogs · Three dogs

After using the Eagle O/Back a few times, we have decided to up grade to a new Jayco Journey, Touring Pop Top 16ft. I'm going to ask for some extras, as deal sweetners, it doesn't come with mudpflaps or a gerry can holder ,do you very experienced nomads, think they are handy add ons, also I'm having a...

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	Fantastic service on the Sunshine Coast (Preview) We had a bit of an issue with the bus - a seal on one of the rear tyres - something that required a diesel mechanic - needed urgent attention. As we were unable to move it, we called a mobile diesel service, belonging to one Kel Stanton. Fantastic bloke, and even better service - not to mention he doesn't c...	RosieW	2	461	05:43 PM Jul 11, 2014 by miroku12g
	Drivers side mirror fixed (Preview) As the topic says..... I had a problem this trip on the back roads we have been on the past fortnight .The only vehicles coming towards have been other vanners or road trains.The latter have finally given my side mirror a bit of folding in grief so to speak . Well I went to the hardware shop and got a S/Stee...	moamajohn	3	475	01:46 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Bryan
	New freecamp planed in Rockhampton (Preview) Giday all I saw in the local paper this week that council has approved a camp in Kershaw Gardens via High St. It will be for self contained vehicles only so no toilets or showers will be built. The site has to be developed (leveled) yet but should be open soon. The shops are 200 m away takeaway woolies cole...	navynurse	1	536	01:01 PM Jul 11, 2014 by JayDee
	Nissan Patrol (Preview) Hi all would very much appreciate feedback or experiences in capabilities of a 2004 Nissan Patrol 4.2 diesel as tow vehicle. Our van is 2500kg. Thank you.	philchez	9	885	11:00 AM Jul 11, 2014 by kandagal
	Sir Les Paterson wins packing room Archibald prize! (Preview) One of my personal heros, Sir Les Pterson, Has had his portorate win the packing room prize at the Archibald comp for portorates(can't spell it). He is the Australian representative to the court of St. James, also associated with Dame Edna Everage.	bill12	6	704	10:04 AM Jul 11, 2014 by lizard
	IT"S ABOUT TIME (Preview) The time has come and I am readywell as ready as I can be. I have done a hell of a lot of work on the van as well as installing heaps of gadgets and do dads. Still some more that I want/need, but they can wait. I head off on Monday 14th July .I just gotta get out of here. Its too bloody cold. I am heading to Mt Isa a...	sarg	15	1460	09:45 AM Jul 11, 2014 by delapan
	Changing the GVM of a Motorhome... (Preview) I always thought it was a major problem to change the GVM of a vehicle but it appears that if you have a MH and want to get it down graded to a lesser licence to drive there is provisions in the codes to do it... I Have checked with the engineer I usually use to certify the buses I convert as Motorhomes and he sai...	oldbobsbus	4	4542	09:39 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Jaahn
	Finally some good news. (Preview) Well things are starting to go the right way for me. Was on eBay looking for clutches to see if I can get them a bit cheaper than Repco can do them for and guess what found one. From a company in Perth, rang him this morning and it is free postage to Rainbow Beach, and to top it all off, I am now getting a Heavy Dut...	wanderer51957	8	1033	07:42 AM Jul 11, 2014 by _wombat_
	A bit quiet in "PICK THIS PLACE" (Preview) There is a post (sticky) called 'PICK THIS PLACE' at the top of the page in the 'GENERAL FORUM' which is actually a competition that has been running continuously now for many years where people post their Australian travel photos and others try to guess from something in the pic where the photo was tak...	Hylda&Jon	3	594	07:37 AM Jul 11, 2014 by Oma
	Broome to Fitzroy crossing. or halls creek? (Preview) Hi guys which is best place to stay Fitzroy crossing or Halls need accomodation. We are leaving from Broome heading East. . Currently in Exmouth. Have booked as far as Broome. As school holidays. Sadly we don't have a van. Cheers for any advice ð	saltel	17	4183	10:05 PM Jul 10, 2014 by The Doo crew
	The World Game Rugby League (Preview) Congratulations to NSW on a series win.... But ... What a great game it was tonight. Amazing the difference when the officials police the 10 m & the tackle area. A good open flowing game (that suited the Qld backs). Hopefully Shane Hayne will never officiate another State of Origin Game. As much...	Cupie	19	1200	10:02 PM Jul 10, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	I am seeking ways to heat proof a van awning. (Preview) With summer now only 3 months away, I am seeking information as to if there is any way to heat proof a caravan awning. By this I mean, is there a substance like a paint - lacquer, stainer, that one can paint on the upside of an awning that will reject a certain amount of the sun rays? Of course we do not want to h...	JayDee	7	706	08:38 PM Jul 10, 2014 by SnowT
	Lake Elphinstone here we come (Preview) We are heading to Lake Elphinstone should be there tomorrow. If any GN are there call in and say hi, we have blue silver gold strip on ute	wanderers	6	547	06:39 PM Jul 10, 2014 by rollingstone
	Pelican C/Park St George. (Preview) Short and sweet !! This is the nicest park we have stayed in in the last 2yrs .45 deg drive thrus and very long sites.Immaculate toilets.But the best was the BBQ area, we start on the end with a pizza/breadmaker oven,a large 2 hotplate burner next then a fridge with TV above then 4 slice toaster and final...	moamajohn	6	891	06:18 PM Jul 10, 2014 by Hallmark1
	Scope and Blue Sky Caravans (Preview) Hi everyone, After some advice please. We are looking at both the Blue Sky Fairhaven II and the new Scope Caravan 21'6 but I am having a hard time finding tare and atm and reviews from anywhere on the two brands. Scope is fairly new to the market as well. Does anyone have one, friends have one, heard a...	hards	2	3220	05:30 PM Jul 10, 2014 by hards
	Happy Anniversary Dunmowin (Preview) 9/7/11 - departed Brisbane, Qld 9/7/12 - Oodnadatta Track, SA 9/7/13 - William Bay, WA 9/7/14 - Darwin, NT	Dunmowin	12	702	03:58 PM Jul 10, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Gear for sale ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is there a part on this web site for gear for sale or wanted to Buy I havent seen one I was thinking maybe it would be a good idea, what say you all cheers Red Dog [Dave]	Red Dog	35	2995	02:42 PM Jul 10, 2014 by Vic41
	WANTED 4WD (Preview) Sorry I do not know how to put this in the wanted section. We are looking for a 4 wheel drive that does everything the holden Colorado lx does. 3500kg towing, automatic, with low kilometres. thanks.	the rocket	3	660	02:23 PM Jul 10, 2014 by ken thomas
	New Scam Same Results - You Lose (Preview) NEW WAY OF STEALING... ESPECIALLY LOOK AT SCENE THREE... Be sure to read Scene 3. Quite interesting. This is a new one. People sure stay busy Trying to cheat us, don't they? SCENE 1. A friend went to the local gym and placed his belongings in the locker. After the workout and a shower, he came out, saw the...	Wombat 280	1	745	10:41 AM Jul 10, 2014 by Santa
	Up Grading form O/Back Eagle Camper to the new Jayco Journey Touring Pop Top Caravan. (Preview) After using the Eagle O/Back a few times, we have decided to up grade to a new Jayco Journey, Touring Pop Top 16ft. I'm going to ask for some extras, as deal sweetners, it doesn't come with mudpflaps or a gerry can holder ,do you very experienced nomads, think they are handy add ons, also I'm having a...	Three dogs	4	789	08:57 AM Jul 10, 2014 by Three dogs
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