The Grey Nomads - General

Romany · Romany

Hi All, A question about electric brakes. Have just paid to get new bearings and brake pads replaced on our van they are 254mm or in the old school 10" drums. 3 out of the 4 wheels have over heated and nearly locked on. The bloke has told me the new shoes are made in China and are slightly bigger and I wil...

cobberandco · cobberandco

First time query. Sign for back of van - "Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle. Been told that such a sign has some legal benefits for taking a wide "Left" turn and requdiring going into the right lane. Is this correct? Anybody know the motor reg branch rules for vic?

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... ........ and even WITHOUT friends, a campfire is SHEER BLISS

Cheers - John

Comebak-Wilson · Comebak-Wilson

Had my Mazda Bravo 4x4 2.5 ltr turbo diesel for 8 years now and rarely used 5th gear. Yesterday I was towing my 4.2 mtr tinny home from Stansbury to Adelaide (SA). (200 kms). Because a mate was driving behind I engaged 5th so we could get back quicker. While driving I had to changed back to 4th, then back to 5...

Griff · Griff

Just read the GN news story of the day and as we are planning to head up to Broome around early May next year was wondering how far in advance of our expected arrival I need to book a spot. What recommendations do people have for camping with a camper trailer in Broome and surroundings. Thanks in advance Gr...

5000 registered members · Happywanderer

We only have 9 new members to sign up and we have reached 5000 members. Maybe I will deregister and re-sign up just in case there is a prize for the 5000th. lol

woosy · woosy

We have a ford Territory And Jaco c/v And would like to put reversing camera's to fit for both of them Could the forum shed some light on them!!! To have them on the rear view mirrow which sounds good or on the dash board could the people in the playground shed some light for us Cheers Woosy

:c...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... On tonight's WIN TV Local news for Central/North West Victoria it was announced that the Loddon Shire is planning to re-open the Bridgewater Caravan Park. The budget dedicated to the refurbishment of the van park is apparently $3million - with the remainder being to develop "othe...

SaltyDog · SaltyDog

I have always wondered about house swapping, both national and international.... Years ago a spoke to a chap whom swapped his house to with one in England.... but that was 20 years ago. Can anyone suggest a website for house swapping? Many Thanks

Duh · Duh

The microwave in my wife's (yes, she has her own) Hi Top campervan needed replacing, son in law insisted on doing the job while I was away, fancies himself as a bit of Jack of All Trades. Hmmmmm.....he found he couldn't get it out. I wasn't allowed to touch it as I am very good with a sledge hammer, also d...

Bales · Bales

Looking at purchasing a 2004 model - any feedback welcome positive or negative before we jump into the purchase. Thanks

hako · hako

G'Day, Heading off next week again and want to get some of the above. Now they come either with holes or without holes. I understand that with holes when used on soft wet muddy ground they will pump the mud up. The solid ones don't do this but do they get slippery or whatever??? Any particular colo...

simon and mell · simon and mell

hi there every one mel and me where thinking of travelling withe the tools of are trade in a lockable trailer behind the small buss and working aur way around aus mell is a highly skilles massage theripest and i renovate houses is this a good idea or is it moor hastel than it is worth

KevKim37 · KevKim37

We have been in Tassie since 10/12/2011, acquired 10 month housesit at Acton Park near 7 Mile Beach and we have seen a lot of Tassie. Return to the mainland on 5/03/2013 and can't wait to come back again. Loved the winter and all the people we have met including our Tassie friends Noel/Jane we met first in...

herbie · herbie

Hello everyone, have just read this police report regarding two German tourist's terrifing experiance 20/2/2012..last wed / night while camped at Ellery Creek Big Hole in west Mac,Donald Ranger's National Park.NT. The attack was carried out by a gang of four thugs hurling rocks smashing window'...

Duh · Duh

Does anyone know the law in each state for attaching suction cup holders to the inside of windscreens for GPS, Mobile Phones etc. That is are they legal and if so what part of the inside of the windscreen can they be attached to. Mine cannot be attached to the dash because of position and dash mats, also si...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, after a couple of tries we finally met today. After I had to change my morning plans to the afternoon I was able to tidy up my monthly trip to the big smoke so Helen and I were able to finally get to have a chat. Unfortunately due to heavy commitments on my part, well it is busy busy busy this retirement t...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

This might be the way to go for us nomads on the coast on north NSW & south QLD

2foot6 · 2foot6

ALTECH have recently released a dual channel satellite receiver,known as DSR 4639. It runs on 12 volts ,it has a 500 GB harddrive pvr function and many other features.I will have to start saving ,it costs $599.00 Usual disclaimers,I don't own Altech or sell the units,just a consumer.Cheers P...

herbie · herbie

There must be a lot of council's opting now to make the travelling public pay for the use of the dump points.As Busselton (WA ) c/ parks only offer dumping waste if you are a paying guest .Other you pay to use the dump point. I, can understand that .The info i read also goes on to say ..travellers could also...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan brakes (Preview) Hi All, A question about electric brakes. Have just paid to get new bearings and brake pads replaced on our van they are 254mm or in the old school 10" drums. 3 out of the 4 wheels have over heated and nearly locked on. The bloke has told me the new shoes are made in China and are slightly bigger and I wil...	Romany	8	5953	03:32 AM Mar 2, 2013 by Baz421
	Van signage - Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle (Preview) First time query. Sign for back of van - "Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle. Been told that such a sign has some legal benefits for taking a wide "Left" turn and requdiring going into the right lane. Is this correct? Anybody know the motor reg branch rules for vic?	cobberandco	9	1191	11:41 PM Mar 1, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Campfires (Preview) Gday... ........ and even WITHOUT friends, a campfire is SHEER BLISS Cheers - John	rockylizard	7	793	06:42 PM Mar 1, 2013 by Yuglamron
	5th gear. Yes this has been discussed many times, now I know why (Preview) Had my Mazda Bravo 4x4 2.5 ltr turbo diesel for 8 years now and rarely used 5th gear. Yesterday I was towing my 4.2 mtr tinny home from Stansbury to Adelaide (SA). (200 kms). Because a mate was driving behind I engaged 5th so we could get back quicker. While driving I had to changed back to 4th, then back to 5...	Comebak-Wilson	19	7425	10:03 PM Feb 28, 2013 by way2gokev
	Booking CP in Broome (Preview) Just read the GN news story of the day and as we are planning to head up to Broome around early May next year was wondering how far in advance of our expected arrival I need to book a spot. What recommendations do people have for camping with a camper trailer in Broome and surroundings. Thanks in advance Gr...	Griff	10	999	05:49 AM Mar 1, 2013 by herbie
	5000 registered members ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We only have 9 new members to sign up and we have reached 5000 members. Maybe I will deregister and re-sign up just in case there is a prize for the 5000th. lol	Happywanderer	30	2034	05:11 AM Mar 1, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Reversing Camera's (Preview) We have a ford Territory And Jaco c/v And would like to put reversing camera's to fit for both of them Could the forum shed some light on them!!! To have them on the rear view mirrow which sounds good or on the dash board could the people in the playground shed some light for us Cheers Woosy:c...	woosy	9	10695	12:02 AM Mar 1, 2013 by gollymolly
	Restoring Bridgewater Caravan Park - Victoria (Preview) Gday... On tonight's WIN TV Local news for Central/North West Victoria it was announced that the Loddon Shire is planning to re-open the Bridgewater Caravan Park. The budget dedicated to the refurbishment of the van park is apparently $3million - with the remainder being to develop "othe...	rockylizard	6	952	10:41 PM Feb 28, 2013 by herbie
	House Swapping - Any suggestions? (Preview) I have always wondered about house swapping, both national and international.... Years ago a spoke to a chap whom swapped his house to with one in England.... but that was 20 years ago. Can anyone suggest a website for house swapping? Many Thanks	SaltyDog	11	860	10:04 PM Feb 28, 2013 by SaltyDog
	Removing Campervan Microwave Drama (Preview) The microwave in my wife's (yes, she has her own) Hi Top campervan needed replacing, son in law insisted on doing the job while I was away, fancies himself as a bit of Jack of All Trades. Hmmmmm.....he found he couldn't get it out. I wasn't allowed to touch it as I am very good with a sledge hammer, also d...	Duh	11	2965	09:33 PM Feb 28, 2013 by Duh
	Paramount Kingston caravan - any feedback good or bad ??? (Preview) Looking at purchasing a 2004 model - any feedback welcome positive or negative before we jump into the purchase. Thanks	Bales	2	874	07:33 PM Feb 28, 2013 by ParamountCruiser
	interlocking foam rubber floor tiles (Preview) G'Day, Heading off next week again and want to get some of the above. Now they come either with holes or without holes. I understand that with holes when used on soft wet muddy ground they will pump the mud up. The solid ones don't do this but do they get slippery or whatever??? Any particular colo...	hako	11	2693	07:30 PM Feb 28, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	thinking of travelling with tools of trade is this a good idea (Preview) hi there every one mel and me where thinking of travelling withe the tools of are trade in a lockable trailer behind the small buss and working aur way around aus mell is a highly skilles massage theripest and i renovate houses is this a good idea or is it moor hastel than it is worth	simon and mell	18	840	07:21 PM Feb 28, 2013 by Big Gorilla
	Sad to leave Tassie (Preview) We have been in Tassie since 10/12/2011, acquired 10 month housesit at Acton Park near 7 Mile Beach and we have seen a lot of Tassie. Return to the mainland on 5/03/2013 and can't wait to come back again. Loved the winter and all the people we have met including our Tassie friends Noel/Jane we met first in...	KevKim37	7	1013	06:43 PM Feb 28, 2013 by jules47
	Ellery Creek Big Hole(NT ) (Preview) Hello everyone, have just read this police report regarding two German tourist's terrifing experiance 20/2/2012..last wed / night while camped at Ellery Creek Big Hole in west Mac,Donald Ranger's National Park.NT. The attack was carried out by a gang of four thugs hurling rocks smashing window'...	herbie	12	1146	07:58 AM Feb 28, 2013 by Duh
	The Law and Suction Cup Holders On Windscreens For GPS etc (Preview) Does anyone know the law in each state for attaching suction cup holders to the inside of windscreens for GPS, Mobile Phones etc. That is are they legal and if so what part of the inside of the windscreen can they be attached to. Mine cannot be attached to the dash because of position and dash mats, also si...	Duh	27	8463	06:59 AM Feb 28, 2013 by Duh
	dougwe and Esmeralda meet up (Preview) Yep, after a couple of tries we finally met today. After I had to change my morning plans to the afternoon I was able to tidy up my monthly trip to the big smoke so Helen and I were able to finally get to have a chat. Unfortunately due to heavy commitments on my part, well it is busy busy busy this retirement t...	Dougwe	5	633	06:49 AM Feb 28, 2013 by Esmeralda
	Bloody wet here (Preview) This might be the way to go for us nomads on the coast on north NSW & south QLD	Hylda&Jon	14	829	06:48 AM Feb 28, 2013 by Hylda&Jon
	NEW VAST RECEIVER (Preview) ALTECH have recently released a dual channel satellite receiver,known as DSR 4639. It runs on 12 volts ,it has a 500 GB harddrive pvr function and many other features.I will have to start saving ,it costs $599.00 Usual disclaimers,I don't own Altech or sell the units,just a consumer.Cheers P...	2foot6	0	696	10:08 PM Feb 27, 2013 by 2foot6
	dump point (Preview) There must be a lot of council's opting now to make the travelling public pay for the use of the dump points.As Busselton (WA ) c/ parks only offer dumping waste if you are a paying guest .Other you pay to use the dump point. I, can understand that .The info i read also goes on to say ..travellers could also...	herbie	21	1656	01:50 AM Feb 28, 2013 by neilnruth
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