The Grey Nomads - General

spida · spida

Stopped at Ramco Point last night. Signs all around the boat ramp/toilets saying no camping but a local assured me there were plenty of places to park along the river and that I could in fact turn around at the end of the very narrow road. Found a spot beside the road just a few feet from the river bank and s...

Maccas · Maccas

Has any one experienced a groaning noise (maybe transfer case?), when at low speed, down low and mainly when vehicle been running for some time.

Bushman52 · Bushman52

Hi Everyone, i have a 1998 Jayco Finch outback which only has a slide out bed on one end due to modifications by its previous owner, i am hoping to replace the bed that is missing but have been unable to source where i can get one. As i would like to do the job myself and save $$. Is there anyone out there who mig...

allinone · allinone

Would like to travel this route in a weeks time and have 4.5t SWB Mazda motor home. Knowledge of the dirt road suitability from Savage River section to Corinna over the punt to Zeehan would assist in planning. Any tips or not recommended would be helpful. Thanks

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/glitch-costing-iphone-users-dearly-20130323-2gmeg.html#

herbie · herbie

Can some one please help with a query i have regarding a free / donation camping spot ...i cannot find the name in the section on free camps here. I remember reading the post someone posted about it,saying there was a flyer on the windshield wiper thanking them for staying there. It had been made bigger o...

buffy61 · buffy61

ALDI has a big selection of camping goodies on sale from this Saturday! ohhhh.... Shopping!!

mr glassies · mr glassies

Hi guys been a wile i know . I lost. An operetor and im flat stick doin his work o well thats life in the fast lane a.dunno if ya know we bought a suzi jimny and a pop top van some say why well my mum used to say ys a crooked letter and ya cant straichten it lmdo. ok. My ??? The guy that did the gas certificate discon...

herbie · herbie

Go to local tip and find old fridge with magnetic seals and remove the magnetic strips from the seals and use them to hold the insect screen on to where ever you need it.No more insects getting inside. -- Edited by herbie on Sunday 24th of March 2013 12:52:20 AM

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Have a great day milo, don't drink too much

tommo · tommo

Hi all Jeanette and I have just put a deposit on a new Belmont Concept van @ the melbourne show has nay one had any problems we should cover before we take delivery and what things should we go over on pick up day, as we have never had a new van before and any help would be aprecated best regards Paul

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I was talking to son in law who is a full on technocrat and complaining about my mobile phone deal which is incredibly expensive if you exceed your data allowance which this month cost an extra $170 (must have spent too much time on nomad forum) and my calls are at $16 cents per minute which is a good rate, n...

Duh · Duh

Have a look at this UK folding caravan, what a PITA, but I am showing this to show how they have struts on the outside for the roof; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCeElyctcvM Have a look at the device used on this US Chalet folding A shaped van to raise the roof. Chalet was also made in Oz by Kimberle...

Cloak · Cloak

Hi folks, Judie and I are on our final stretch before retirement and are attempting to work out if we need to sell the home or downsize and release capital and rent out the new property. We have enough in super to get a decent rig suitable for long term living but are are looking for advice on these:- Do pe...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyoe, aldi have this week at 3 way absorption cooler. cools up to 25c below ambient temperature. runs on 140v mains 12v car battery or gas bottle. runs for up to 1-2 weeks on standard gas bottle. silent operation. includes gas hose and regulator.53.2l x 46w x 47cm h. Does 1. does anyone have one and...

retiree · retiree

beautifuln weather at tocomwal town beach cool nites but lovely days in the mid to high 20s enjoying sitting having the beautiful murray as our view lots of campers from numurak motorhome weekend have come in today

midlife-crisis-gapyear · midlife-crisis-gapyear

Hi all, This is just an introduction of ourselves. We have been on the road for three weeks now and are still new at being grey nomads. We have been to Mudgee, Cobar, Broken Hill, Great Ocean Road and are now in SA. We would welcome any suggestions on where to go from Naracoorte, including where to avoid. P...

mongrel · mongrel

Watching the news tonight saw the article on the devistation caused by the mini tornado that crossed the NSW/VIC border today .I would like to let people know thay my thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy and safe recovery. I Trust that the GNs involved in this are all safe ...Good luck to all ......

bazzaswife · bazzaswife

So glad I found this forum - and grateful for everyone who responded to my earlier post (even though I didn't understand some things about ball weight or whatevers). But.... My husband did a bad thing. He took me to the Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show - and we could only last for about 4 hours becaus...

Grams · Grams

Or do you even have too? Hi, Les and I were talking about this, Les wanted to make a cover of some kind with vents so he could padlock them in. I was hoping...that there was not going to be people around the places we go to. that would steal everything not locked and bolted down So what do you think? Are there...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Ramco sunrise #195 SA (Preview) Stopped at Ramco Point last night. Signs all around the boat ramp/toilets saying no camping but a local assured me there were plenty of places to park along the river and that I could in fact turn around at the end of the very narrow road. Found a spot beside the road just a few feet from the river bank and s...	spida	10	804	09:02 AM Mar 25, 2013 by Willow
	Nissan Patrol - Noises??? (Preview) Has any one experienced a groaning noise (maybe transfer case?), when at low speed, down low and mainly when vehicle been running for some time.	Maccas	6	3267	01:38 PM Mar 25, 2013 by AL H
	Jayco Finch sliding bed wanted . (Preview) Hi Everyone, i have a 1998 Jayco Finch outback which only has a slide out bed on one end due to modifications by its previous owner, i am hoping to replace the bed that is missing but have been unable to source where i can get one. As i would like to do the job myself and save $$. Is there anyone out there who mig...	Bushman52	4	935	05:20 AM Mar 25, 2013 by Bushman52
	Road conditions Waratah to Corinna (Pieman River) to Zeehan in Tasmania (Preview) Would like to travel this route in a weeks time and have 4.5t SWB Mazda motor home. Knowledge of the dirt road suitability from Savage River section to Corinna over the punt to Zeehan would assist in planning. Any tips or not recommended would be helpful. Thanks	allinone	6	5416	04:42 AM Mar 25, 2013 by allinone
	iPhone Glitch causing overcharging (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/glitch-costing-iphone-users-dearly-20130323-2gmeg.html#	rockylizard	2	640	01:37 AM Mar 25, 2013 by KFT
	Looking for the name of the free or low fee camp qld (Preview) Can some one please help with a query i have regarding a free / donation camping spot ...i cannot find the name in the section on free camps here. I remember reading the post someone posted about it,saying there was a flyer on the windshield wiper thanking them for staying there. It had been made bigger o...	herbie	7	746	12:41 AM Mar 25, 2013 by herbie
	ALDI camping gear (Preview) ALDI has a big selection of camping goodies on sale from this Saturday! ohhhh.... Shopping!!	buffy61	28	5195	12:40 AM Mar 25, 2013 by herbie
	Three way fridge (Preview) Hi guys been a wile i know . I lost. An operetor and im flat stick doin his work o well thats life in the fast lane a.dunno if ya know we bought a suzi jimny and a pop top van some say why well my mum used to say ys a crooked letter and ya cant straichten it lmdo. ok. My ??? The guy that did the gas certificate discon...	mr glassies	12	1059	12:35 AM Mar 25, 2013 by Roving-Dutchy
	Idea for securing insect screens onto motor home /bus windows/ door (Preview) Go to local tip and find old fridge with magnetic seals and remove the magnetic strips from the seals and use them to hold the insect screen on to where ever you need it.No more insects getting inside. -- Edited by herbie on Sunday 24th of March 2013 12:52:20 AM	herbie	7	2810	08:15 PM Mar 24, 2013 by Duh
	Happy Birthday Milo (Preview) Have a great day milo, don't drink too much	_wombat_	18	852	07:28 PM Mar 24, 2013 by AmandaJayne
	New Caravan (Preview) Hi all Jeanette and I have just put a deposit on a new Belmont Concept van @ the melbourne show has nay one had any problems we should cover before we take delivery and what things should we go over on pick up day, as we have never had a new van before and any help would be aprecated best regards Paul	tommo	22	1615	02:44 PM Mar 24, 2013 by tommo
	Cheap mobile/Internet deal (Preview) I was talking to son in law who is a full on technocrat and complaining about my mobile phone deal which is incredibly expensive if you exceed your data allowance which this month cost an extra $170 (must have spent too much time on nomad forum) and my calls are at $16 cents per minute which is a good rate, n...	aussietraveller	21	2153	02:15 PM Mar 24, 2013 by Cowboy7307
	Folding Camper/Caravan Roof Raising Assistance Struts (Preview) Have a look at this UK folding caravan, what a PITA, but I am showing this to show how they have struts on the outside for the roof; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCeElyctcvM Have a look at the device used on this US Chalet folding A shaped van to raise the roof. Chalet was also made in Oz by Kimberle...	Duh	11	2899	02:17 AM Mar 24, 2013 by Beth54
	Financial matters. (Preview) Hi folks, Judie and I are on our final stretch before retirement and are attempting to work out if we need to sell the home or downsize and release capital and rent out the new property. We have enough in super to get a decent rig suitable for long term living but are are looking for advice on these:- Do pe...	Cloak	16	1846	09:57 PM Mar 23, 2013 by greyghosts
	3way absorption cooler (Preview) Hi everyoe, aldi have this week at 3 way absorption cooler. cools up to 25c below ambient temperature. runs on 140v mains 12v car battery or gas bottle. runs for up to 1-2 weeks on standard gas bottle. silent operation. includes gas hose and regulator.53.2l x 46w x 47cm h. Does 1. does anyone have one and...	the rocket	17	3147	08:58 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Beth54
	tocomwal town beach (Preview) beautifuln weather at tocomwal town beach cool nites but lovely days in the mid to high 20s enjoying sitting having the beautiful murray as our view lots of campers from numurak motorhome weekend have come in today	retiree	8	1022	08:07 PM Mar 23, 2013 by beiffe
	More Newbies (Preview) Hi all, This is just an introduction of ourselves. We have been on the road for three weeks now and are still new at being grey nomads. We have been to Mudgee, Cobar, Broken Hill, Great Ocean Road and are now in SA. We would welcome any suggestions on where to go from Naracoorte, including where to avoid. P...	midlife-crisis-gapyear	19	910	12:18 PM Mar 23, 2013 by herbie
	Tornados. (Preview) Watching the news tonight saw the article on the devistation caused by the mini tornado that crossed the NSW/VIC border today .I would like to let people know thay my thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy and safe recovery. I Trust that the GNs involved in this are all safe ...Good luck to all ......	mongrel	9	943	07:05 PM Mar 23, 2013 by herbie
	Which Van for a Witch (Preview) So glad I found this forum - and grateful for everyone who responded to my earlier post (even though I didn't understand some things about ball weight or whatevers). But.... My husband did a bad thing. He took me to the Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show - and we could only last for about 4 hours becaus...	bazzaswife	6	1003	05:34 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Does anyone secure their Gas bottles? (Preview) Or do you even have too? Hi, Les and I were talking about this, Les wanted to make a cover of some kind with vents so he could padlock them in. I was hoping...that there was not going to be people around the places we go to. that would steal everything not locked and bolted down So what do you think? Are there...	Grams	17	1966	05:22 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Hylda&Jon
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