The Grey Nomads - General

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, Well after weeks of jumping between Ford and Mazda I finally decided on a Mazda BT50 Single Cab Chassis 4x2 Hi-Rider. It will be a few weeks before delivery as I am getting an Alloy Tray and Canopy Combination fitted and some other goodies. So it will be a long few weeks to wait. John.

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, We have a 2008 18' Supreme Spirit with which we are extremely pleased, except for one niggling problem. When towing in moderate/heavy rain water gets into the boot and the front window. The water through the window ends up on the shelf above the bed and with a bit of preplanning we usually cover t...

herbie · herbie

Wife's sister and her husband drove from Mission Beach this morning 1/ 3/ 13, It took them 8hrs just to get to Mackay, due to road work's and rain.

ifimust · ifimust

I have found an advertisement in the 50 Something magazine about owning your own ATM. I am trying to find people that already have invested this way. It sounds too good to be true, and you know what they say when it sounds like it, it generally is. I can't find any negative publicity at all on the intern...

ideaswoman · ideaswoman

My first post and I thought I should share a great offer. Camps 7 with Pic under $50.00! We only bought ours last week for our trip back to south west Victoria paying full price. Camping Plus are at Burleigh Heads and across the road at Harbourtown on the Gold Coast.

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

Congratulations to all involved, organizers and members! It is all thanks to you, Cindy and the rest of the crew to run such a good forum and keep it under control. Are you a member x2 now Happywanderer?

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Orderd New Vehicle (Preview) Hi, Well after weeks of jumping between Ford and Mazda I finally decided on a Mazda BT50 Single Cab Chassis 4x2 Hi-Rider. It will be a few weeks before delivery as I am getting an Alloy Tray and Canopy Combination fitted and some other goodies. So it will be a long few weeks to wait. John.	Mr Red	9	855	04:46 AM Mar 3, 2013 by neilnruth
	Leaking Boot & Front Window (Preview) Hi All, We have a 2008 18' Supreme Spirit with which we are extremely pleased, except for one niggling problem. When towing in moderate/heavy rain water gets into the boot and the front window. The water through the window ends up on the shelf above the bed and with a bit of preplanning we usually cover t...	Hurls	12	6509	03:59 AM Mar 3, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Bruce h/ way.. (Preview) Wife's sister and her husband drove from Mission Beach this morning 1/ 3/ 13, It took them 8hrs just to get to Mackay, due to road work's and rain.	herbie	10	815	01:23 AM Mar 3, 2013 by brickies
	Own your own ATM (Preview) I have found an advertisement in the 50 Something magazine about owning your own ATM. I am trying to find people that already have invested this way. It sounds too good to be true, and you know what they say when it sounds like it, it generally is. I can't find any negative publicity at all on the intern...	ifimust	23	3532	09:23 PM Mar 2, 2013 by herbie
	Camping Plus Sale this weekend (Preview) My first post and I thought I should share a great offer. Camps 7 with Pic under $50.00! We only bought ours last week for our trip back to south west Victoria paying full price. Camping Plus are at Burleigh Heads and across the road at Harbourtown on the Gold Coast.	ideaswoman	4	782	02:27 PM Mar 2, 2013 by mongrel
	5000th membership (Preview) Congratulations to all involved, organizers and members! It is all thanks to you, Cindy and the rest of the crew to run such a good forum and keep it under control. Are you a member x2 now Happywanderer?	scottynbulldog	10	586	06:16 AM Mar 2, 2013 by Duh
	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	5983	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	1199	11:41 PM Mar 1, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Campfires (Preview) Gday... ........ and even WITHOUT friends, a campfire is SHEER BLISS Cheers - John	rockylizard	7	809	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	7443	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	1007	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	2046	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	10733	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	963	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	876	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	2998	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	884	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	2759	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	848	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	1021	06:43 PM Feb 28, 2013 by jules47
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