The Grey Nomads - General

Grandma n Opa · Grandma n Opa

We bought a new 2kg gas bottle to replace our out of date one that we use for our small camping appliances. We tried to get it filled at the BCF store at Tuggeranong where we bought it but they no longer provide this service. So I spent half a day traipsing around the usual places like Bunnings, Fyshwick B...

arthur · arthur

I have been looking at FOR SALES on the internet and the term demountable or relocatable appears. They appear to be inside van park type areas. So what do the terms mean? I know what a permanent van site is, but the term demountable or relocatable, seems to imply that is what is going to happen to the dwell...

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi all What size inverter do we need to run a 240 volt fridge freezer. thanks deb and graeme

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Anyone with a cabin on a park as a base? Could you please let me know where and approximate costs and restrictions please. I have a friend thinking of this as an option and I offered to get more info for her. Thanks Tess

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

Hi there to the most important people in the world - the travelling kind... We have encountered small bugs that are able to get through the mossies screen on our caravan and was wondering in anyone had experienced something similar and or any solution. In the interim, we leave windows closed if the li...

19bruce54 · 19bruce54

I'm thinking about having a reversing camera fitted to my Colorado and the new van when my wife and I buy it in a few months. Are they a must have if you own a van or are they just another accessory you really don't need.

Tamey · Tamey

We have purchased a picnic table for our van, but not sure of what is needed to fit it...screw sizes, silicon etc. Any help would be appreciated Cheers, Tamey

kiwijims · kiwijims

We're getting ready for another adventure on the Highways and Byways, So I've been keeping a close watch on the price of Diesel Fuel. Over the last couple of weeks, the cost has been dropping ( Going by Fuelwatch ) Funny thing is that the Bowser price seems to be stuck on the same price as what it was last mo...

Vic41 · Vic41

I am sure there are other names that could be used for this type of camping, and we have had polls in the past for some of the names, I thought it may be time for another. Please feel free to comment or add other names in posts etc; -- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 30th of March 2014 10:44:40 PM

Pr2cv · Pr2cv

I have just Recieved 2 pr of prescription glasses I purchased via the net from Zenni Optical based in the U.S. On their website you can insert your script numbers ,lense coatings ,select frames etc.after having an eye test from your favourite optician They take about 2weeks to deliver by post. AND SO...

nanopa · nanopa

Hi Everyone Just wanted to know if anyone had suggestions about free camping along the Newell Highway + between Tocumwal & Kingaroy? Can anyone help?

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.afr.com/p/national/hockey_signals_pension_age_rise_FWFix0wop3w9xVpvsYulgO

fpw · fpw

hi we had a wheel bearing pick up and had to get the stubb replaced , there was a lot of grease on the side of the van we can not get the marks off any ideas as to how to remove the srains , thanks fred

petengail · petengail

http://www.standard.net.au/story/2207266/cyclone-ita-to-be-worst-since-yasi/?cs=2452

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

I would like advice on the great northern hway which I am looking at as a shorter and less costly route from Perth to Broome than following the coast. I need to find out the lpg availability and caravan park conditions or free camping so if any of you hardened nomads wish to offer advice it would be grea...

Vic41 · Vic41

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justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

On a day trip today we saw a motor home& at a guess about 5-6 ton being inspected in a RTA roadside truck inspection bay. Cant deny that it does not happen; we were pulled into on about two yrs back with a tug & van. JC.

aspro · aspro

Can anybody tell me how to get this fridge going on gasLooking fro front of fridge it has1x red switch1x green switch A knob with 1to 7 on left side frontIt has 1 x gas elect switch1 to 5 knob1x orange switch on right front How do I set these to get it going on gasRegards Greg

before the box · before the box

hi wandering travelers ,,, i am after info on anyone that has a XG-SF3700 inverter generator or similar that has had a problem with no spark ?? i have stripped mine down and done all possible tests ,and i now believe the ignition coil has failed ,,,, so rather than wait 4 overseas delivery ,,has a...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. John F. Kennedy

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Gas Bottle refill (Preview) We bought a new 2kg gas bottle to replace our out of date one that we use for our small camping appliances. We tried to get it filled at the BCF store at Tuggeranong where we bought it but they no longer provide this service. So I spent half a day traipsing around the usual places like Bunnings, Fyshwick B...	Grandma n Opa	18	13087	09:04 AM Apr 13, 2014 by rockylizard
	Demountable or Relocatable Homes QUESTION (Preview) I have been looking at FOR SALES on the internet and the term demountable or relocatable appears. They appear to be inside van park type areas. So what do the terms mean? I know what a permanent van site is, but the term demountable or relocatable, seems to imply that is what is going to happen to the dwell...	arthur	10	3534	11:09 PM Apr 12, 2014 by Evie n Rhys
	Pure Sine Wave Inverter Size (Preview) Hi all What size inverter do we need to run a 240 volt fridge freezer. thanks deb and graeme	rollingstone	4	762	10:50 PM Apr 12, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Permanent Cabin in a park as a base (Preview) Anyone with a cabin on a park as a base? Could you please let me know where and approximate costs and restrictions please. I have a friend thinking of this as an option and I offered to get more info for her. Thanks Tess	Evie n Rhys	5	884	10:16 PM Apr 12, 2014 by Vic41
	Nigh time bugs in caravan (Preview) Hi there to the most important people in the world - the travelling kind... We have encountered small bugs that are able to get through the mossies screen on our caravan and was wondering in anyone had experienced something similar and or any solution. In the interim, we leave windows closed if the li...	Allan Marais	11	1282	08:54 PM Apr 12, 2014 by werkin
	Reversing Cameras (Preview) I'm thinking about having a reversing camera fitted to my Colorado and the new van when my wife and I buy it in a few months. Are they a must have if you own a van or are they just another accessory you really don't need.	19bruce54	29	7520	05:14 PM Apr 12, 2014 by Deliad
	Fitting a picnic table (Preview) We have purchased a picnic table for our van, but not sure of what is needed to fit it...screw sizes, silicon etc. Any help would be appreciated Cheers, Tamey	Tamey	4	822	03:34 PM Apr 12, 2014 by Tamey
	Cost of Diesel Fuel (Preview) We're getting ready for another adventure on the Highways and Byways, So I've been keeping a close watch on the price of Diesel Fuel. Over the last couple of weeks, the cost has been dropping ( Going by Fuelwatch ) Funny thing is that the Bowser price seems to be stuck on the same price as what it was last mo...	kiwijims	22	1748	03:08 PM Apr 12, 2014 by eddie
	POLL - Suitable Names For Camps With No Fees For Campers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am sure there are other names that could be used for this type of camping, and we have had polls in the past for some of the names, I thought it may be time for another. Please feel free to comment or add other names in posts etc; -- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 30th of March 2014 10:44:40 PM	Vic41	42	2201	03:06 PM Apr 12, 2014 by Vic41
	Quality prescription reasonably priced glasses (Preview) I have just Recieved 2 pr of prescription glasses I purchased via the net from Zenni Optical based in the U.S. On their website you can insert your script numbers ,lense coatings ,select frames etc.after having an eye test from your favourite optician They take about 2weeks to deliver by post. AND SO...	Pr2cv	14	1873	02:26 PM Apr 12, 2014 by eddie
	Free Camping along the Newell Highway (Preview) Hi Everyone Just wanted to know if anyone had suggestions about free camping along the Newell Highway + between Tocumwal & Kingaroy? Can anyone help?	nanopa	9	12934	01:34 PM Apr 12, 2014 by eddie
	Budget "leaks" beginning perhaps ? (Preview) http://www.afr.com/p/national/hockey_signals_pension_age_rise_FWFix0wop3w9xVpvsYulgO	rockylizard	26	1389	10:27 AM Apr 12, 2014 by Pete in Gisborne
	re grease marks (Preview) hi we had a wheel bearing pick up and had to get the stubb replaced , there was a lot of grease on the side of the van we can not get the marks off any ideas as to how to remove the srains , thanks fred	fpw	4	791	10:19 AM Apr 12, 2014 by fpw
	Tropical Cyclone Ita forming off Queensland coast could be biggest since Yasi (Preview) http://www.standard.net.au/story/2207266/cyclone-ita-to-be-worst-since-yasi/?cs=2452	petengail	14	1198	04:59 AM Apr 12, 2014 by Kooroorinya Kelpie
	perth to broome via gt northern hway (Preview) I would like advice on the great northern hway which I am looking at as a shorter and less costly route from Perth to Broome than following the coast. I need to find out the lpg availability and caravan park conditions or free camping so if any of you hardened nomads wish to offer advice it would be grea...	oakforddavo	10	1987	10:46 PM Apr 11, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	Heartbleed Virus (Preview) http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/heartbleed.asp	Vic41	18	10683	08:24 PM Apr 11, 2014 by KFT
	RTA TRUCK INSPECTION POINTS; (Preview) On a day trip today we saw a motor home& at a guess about 5-6 ton being inspected in a RTA roadside truck inspection bay. Cant deny that it does not happen; we were pulled into on about two yrs back with a tug & van. JC.	justcruisin01	6	1601	03:38 PM Apr 11, 2014 by Woolly
	2002 jayco heritage with 3way fridge (Preview) Can anybody tell me how to get this fridge going on gasLooking fro front of fridge it has1x red switch1x green switch A knob with 1to 7 on left side frontIt has 1 x gas elect switch1 to 5 knob1x orange switch on right front How do I set these to get it going on gasRegards Greg	aspro	6	923	03:05 PM Apr 11, 2014 by barina
	generator,s (Preview) hi wandering travelers ,,, i am after info on anyone that has a XG-SF3700 inverter generator or similar that has had a problem with no spark ?? i have stripped mine down and done all possible tests ,and i now believe the ignition coil has failed ,,,, so rather than wait 4 overseas delivery ,,has a...	before the box	3	2206	10:35 AM Apr 11, 2014 by DeBe
	Wot he sed ... (Preview) Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. John F. Kennedy	rockylizard	2	589	06:26 AM Apr 11, 2014 by peterblack
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