The Grey Nomads - General

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...

Redlander · Redlander

There is a new scan doing the rounds via email. You receive an email regarding an unpaid Toll and are directed to a link to pay. Do Not follow the link as it will infect your computer. I have received 2 of these emails in the past hour. Delete the email immediately. Cheers

jbrinks · jbrinks

Looking for a new van and have seen a La Vista. Haven't heard or seen one before but liked the layout .does anybody have one or know about them. We were impressed that they had the batteries in boxes outside the van and also all the electrics were in behind a door on the outside and not in the cupboards which...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday.We have just had 3 delightful days here.What a great place.Peaceful ,quiet ,wide roads ,top RSL and we noticed not 1 bit of graffittl ! Since we a came up to see a cousin of mine we needed to stay in town at the Bailey Bar Park so we could do the family thing.Aside from very busy,we were fortunate to be g...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all This may sound way dumb to some of you BUT can the loo be emptied in a normal toilet, or drop dunny, that you often see at roadside stops? We have been attending caravan parks every 2 days just to empty the loo, due to the lack of dump sites in our path. As I said, sounds dumb but I would prefer to keep the r...

benno · benno

We are in WA and are in the midst of converting a 1999 Toyota Coaster bus into a motorhome, and we are having trouble getting it insured, simply because we have done most of the conversion ourselves - cupboards, LED's, sink, bed. Of course we will get the stove done professionally, but the insurance co...

barrie · barrie

Today we have met the Wanderers they are back on the road again after picking up there new rigs .Found out they are also friends of friends we met on the road a few month ago who are on the road also but not members of the Grey Nomads site ,might have to change that.

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	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	4760	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	1045	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	605	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	4275	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	1212	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	727	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	559	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	903	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	3251	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	715	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	3022	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	673	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	758	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	804	08:57 AM Jul 10, 2014 by Three dogs
	New Email Scam - E-Z Pass Toll (Preview) There is a new scan doing the rounds via email. You receive an email regarding an unpaid Toll and are directed to a link to pay. Do Not follow the link as it will infect your computer. I have received 2 of these emails in the past hour. Delete the email immediately. Cheers	Redlander	4	1890	08:27 AM Jul 10, 2014 by _wombat_
	La Vista vans (Preview) Looking for a new van and have seen a La Vista. Haven't heard or seen one before but liked the layout .does anybody have one or know about them. We were impressed that they had the batteries in boxes outside the van and also all the electrics were in behind a door on the outside and not in the cupboards which...	jbrinks	2	2730	05:19 AM Jul 10, 2014 by Glenelg
	Charming Charleville . (Preview) Gday.We have just had 3 delightful days here.What a great place.Peaceful ,quiet ,wide roads ,top RSL and we noticed not 1 bit of graffittl ! Since we a came up to see a cousin of mine we needed to stay in town at the Bailey Bar Park so we could do the family thing.Aside from very busy,we were fortunate to be g...	moamajohn	6	1104	11:14 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Cupie
	Where to empty the loo? (Preview) Hi all This may sound way dumb to some of you BUT can the loo be emptied in a normal toilet, or drop dunny, that you often see at roadside stops? We have been attending caravan parks every 2 days just to empty the loo, due to the lack of dump sites in our path. As I said, sounds dumb but I would prefer to keep the r...	Phil C	20	1537	09:17 PM Jul 9, 2014 by rockylizard
	How to insure a Coaster bus conversion (Preview) We are in WA and are in the midst of converting a 1999 Toyota Coaster bus into a motorhome, and we are having trouble getting it insured, simply because we have done most of the conversion ourselves - cupboards, LED's, sink, bed. Of course we will get the stove done professionally, but the insurance co...	benno	7	3882	08:59 PM Jul 9, 2014 by benno
	Met another Nomad today (Preview) Today we have met the Wanderers they are back on the road again after picking up there new rigs .Found out they are also friends of friends we met on the road a few month ago who are on the road also but not members of the Grey Nomads site ,might have to change that.	barrie	5	684	08:52 PM Jul 9, 2014 by barrie
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