The Grey Nomads - General

tea spoon · tea spoon

our van is not new its a QUEST 13 foot full van but after i put a second hand four season hatch on it that was in good order .......the bloody thing sprung a very slight leak .......seen by a wet patch in the ceiling paint ........have cut around the hatch inside the van and am gooping it all around with pain...

RichardK · RichardK

SWMBO found this on the beach this morning, no manufacturer identity and no oyher markings other than this. Powered by a 9v battery. To me appears to be a GPS locator? Cheers RichardK Oops forgot the pic! -- Edited by RichardK on Monday 9th of August 2021 10:43:52 AM

2trout · 2trout

I posted a thread last December asking about fuel economy for this petrol vehicle. I have now had the vehicle for several months and have towed my 21' Jayco Silverline several thousand kms. Now that I have some first-hand experience with the vehicle, I thought that I would share the results with you. I...

Remmbo · Remmbo

Hi All we are looking at UHF radios and wondered if anyone can recommend he hand held units as opposed to a vehicle mounted unit ??

marydoll · marydoll

Hi guys looking for some advice ,we recently sold our old van as Hubby has a bad back and found bending to lower the legs ,put on bar stabilisers etc was becoming too much for him or I .We are missing getting away and were thinking of a coaster bus ,unfortunately we have limited funds and most seem to be high...

Rabbit Hauler · Rabbit Hauler

Hi, planning a trip with our dog from Adelaide up to Darwin to visit the boys who live in the NT. So my question is what distances are there between road houses (fuel stops) , can install long range tank but would prefer not doing so if it is not neccessary. Under the worst circumstances we can go 300km wit...

Lefty · Lefty

Why is it so dammed hard for these caravan parks to put their prices on their websites? I have been trying to book accommodation for next year and i am now deleting all parks from my list who won't put prices out there

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Hope I'm not going over old posts, but I was amazed to find this. This is really heartwarming - pay taxes and work all your life and at age 65 instead of being revered by society, we get dumped on from a great height. Don't get hurt by falling off the ladder or doing other dangerous chores around the house...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

From a USA newsletter: Pfizer now anticipates revenue from the two-dose vaccine this year to reach $33.5 billion for the 2.1 billion doses it's contracted to provide by year end. No wonder Slo-Mo wants us to get the AlkaSeltzer!!! My little calculator won't calculate the per shot cost!

Traveller1234 · Traveller1234

Hi Does anyone know much about the Rent assistance form that is required from centrelink for permanent travelling as we live in our van. They gave me some forms but just wanted help with it if possible. Can't seem to get anyone on the phone.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Watch this video, but especially the last third re the D-MAX. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RANf_yUxZs On the same page is a couple more discussions re other towing vehicles. Very interesting.

marydoll · marydoll

Hi guys I posted this in the joke section by mistake gave a couple of guys a laugh.I was wondering if anyone tows with a Nissan Pathfinder or a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport just a small van ,and what are your thoughts please . -- Edited by marydoll on Wednesday 4th of August 2021 05:40:09 PM

Dick0 · Dick0

Sky News Regional will no doubt take viewers from ABC regions. Interesting to see what the comparable viewing numbers are over the next 3 months. Sky News Regional | Sky News Australia | Sky News Australia

ANDYVS · ANDYVS

Hi all, I have searched high and low for an answer to this but cannot find an answer. I have a 20' Jayco Starcraft Outback with the standard drawbar. Looking to increase storage for light but bulky items such as hoses, chocks, levelling ramps, annex floor mat etc. I was hoping to put a 1200mm wide alumini...

travelyounger · travelyounger

We spent a week on Fraser Island three years ago and was constantly harassed by national park rangers not to have fires. We noticed a lot of sand dune camping spots trees had been pulled down and left to rot causing fire hazards well done national parks for once again for destroying a national treasure ...

Possum3 · Possum3

Just read about this couple, and they are looking for volunteers to help them - Eco Touring. Cleaning up the outback is a bonus as this couple lives the Aussie road trip dream - ABC News

eureka · eureka

I know the summer camp in Vic is called Greens lake, but can someone please tell me the queenland dam thats somewhere near Rockhampton.

Ronzo · Ronzo

Fellow travellers, Havent been to Kakadu for many years - it was beautiful in 97 however we have heard some reports over the last few months that the park has become run down and many places are not open - could any of you guys provide feedback I would appreciate your comments thanks and regards ron ...

Ger08 · Ger08

Well be hitting the GRR in a couple of weeks. Has anyone done it recently and have any tips or thoughts?

Ian G · Ian G

I have been using the Thetford toilet paper in my cassette toilet, am I wasting my money, does standard toilet paper really cause problems in these toilets, is there a brand available in supermarkets that will also do the job ? Ian

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	roof has sprung a very slight leak (Preview) our van is not new its a QUEST 13 foot full van but after i put a second hand four season hatch on it that was in good order .......the bloody thing sprung a very slight leak .......seen by a wet patch in the ceiling paint ........have cut around the hatch inside the van and am gooping it all around with pain...	tea spoon	13	2344	10:58 AM Aug 11, 2021 by Mike196
	Can anyone tell me what this is (Preview) SWMBO found this on the beach this morning, no manufacturer identity and no oyher markings other than this. Powered by a 9v battery. To me appears to be a GPS locator? Cheers RichardK Oops forgot the pic! -- Edited by RichardK on Monday 9th of August 2021 10:43:52 AM	RichardK	5	1700	04:55 AM Aug 11, 2021 by dorian
	Chev Silverado (Preview) I posted a thread last December asking about fuel economy for this petrol vehicle. I have now had the vehicle for several months and have towed my 21' Jayco Silverline several thousand kms. Now that I have some first-hand experience with the vehicle, I thought that I would share the results with you. I...	2trout	10	2021	09:24 PM Aug 10, 2021 by yobarr
	UHF radio (Preview) Hi All we are looking at UHF radios and wondered if anyone can recommend he hand held units as opposed to a vehicle mounted unit ??	Remmbo	7	1264	01:31 PM Aug 10, 2021 by Geeco
	Van or coaster (Preview) Hi guys looking for some advice ,we recently sold our old van as Hubby has a bad back and found bending to lower the legs ,put on bar stabilisers etc was becoming too much for him or I .We are missing getting away and were thinking of a coaster bus ,unfortunately we have limited funds and most seem to be high...	marydoll	18	2469	06:24 PM Aug 9, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Adelaide to Darwin (Preview) Hi, planning a trip with our dog from Adelaide up to Darwin to visit the boys who live in the NT. So my question is what distances are there between road houses (fuel stops) , can install long range tank but would prefer not doing so if it is not neccessary. Under the worst circumstances we can go 300km wit...	Rabbit Hauler	14	2391	06:39 PM Aug 8, 2021 by Rabbit Hauler
	Caravan Park Prices (Preview) Why is it so dammed hard for these caravan parks to put their prices on their websites? I have been trying to book accommodation for next year and i am now deleting all parks from my list who won't put prices out there	Lefty	13	1830	03:38 PM Aug 8, 2021 by peatop
	Seniors Deserted by NDIS (Preview) Hope I'm not going over old posts, but I was amazed to find this. This is really heartwarming - pay taxes and work all your life and at age 65 instead of being revered by society, we get dumped on from a great height. Don't get hurt by falling off the ladder or doing other dangerous chores around the house...	Brodie Allen	19	1564	03:09 PM Aug 8, 2021 by subaru
	Dare to surmise that this is the reason for AstraZeneca promotion? (Preview) From a USA newsletter: Pfizer now anticipates revenue from the two-dose vaccine this year to reach $33.5 billion for the 2.1 billion doses it's contracted to provide by year end. No wonder Slo-Mo wants us to get the AlkaSeltzer!!! My little calculator won't calculate the per shot cost!	Brodie Allen	29	1685	08:32 AM Aug 7, 2021 by Dicko1
	Rent assistance (Preview) Hi Does anyone know much about the Rent assistance form that is required from centrelink for permanent travelling as we live in our van. They gave me some forms but just wanted help with it if possible. Can't seem to get anyone on the phone.	Traveller1234	8	2175	08:22 AM Aug 7, 2021 by montie
	More on towing for those that want to know, and 'specially for ISUZU D-MAX (Preview) Watch this video, but especially the last third re the D-MAX. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RANf_yUxZs On the same page is a couple more discussions re other towing vehicles. Very interesting.	Brodie Allen	23	1614	03:58 PM Aug 6, 2021 by yobarr
	Tow vehicle (Preview) Hi guys I posted this in the joke section by mistake gave a couple of guys a laugh.I was wondering if anyone tows with a Nissan Pathfinder or a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport just a small van ,and what are your thoughts please . -- Edited by marydoll on Wednesday 4th of August 2021 05:40:09 PM	marydoll	10	1361	01:24 PM Aug 6, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Sky News Regional (Preview) Sky News Regional will no doubt take viewers from ABC regions. Interesting to see what the comparable viewing numbers are over the next 3 months. Sky News Regional \| Sky News Australia \| Sky News Australia	Dick0	29	2548	07:35 PM Aug 5, 2021 by JayDee
	Gas cylinder location on front drawbar (Preview) Hi all, I have searched high and low for an answer to this but cannot find an answer. I have a 20' Jayco Starcraft Outback with the standard drawbar. Looking to increase storage for light but bulky items such as hoses, chocks, levelling ramps, annex floor mat etc. I was hoping to put a 1200mm wide alumini...	ANDYVS	17	1407	03:37 PM Aug 4, 2021 by yobarr
	Fraser island ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) We spent a week on Fraser Island three years ago and was constantly harassed by national park rangers not to have fires. We noticed a lot of sand dune camping spots trees had been pulled down and left to rot causing fire hazards well done national parks for once again for destroying a national treasure ...	travelyounger	88	4904	06:02 AM Aug 4, 2021 by Trevor 57
	Volunteers cleaning outback (Preview) Just read about this couple, and they are looking for volunteers to help them - Eco Touring. Cleaning up the outback is a bonus as this couple lives the Aussie road trip dream - ABC News	Possum3	12	1574	10:04 PM Aug 2, 2021 by sir alvisar
	Question about dams (Preview) I know the summer camp in Vic is called Greens lake, but can someone please tell me the queenland dam thats somewhere near Rockhampton.	eureka	7	1350	08:41 PM Aug 2, 2021 by trev4612
	Recent experiences at Kakadu (Preview) Fellow travellers, Havent been to Kakadu for many years - it was beautiful in 97 however we have heard some reports over the last few months that the park has become run down and many places are not open - could any of you guys provide feedback I would appreciate your comments thanks and regards ron ...	Ronzo	14	1552	11:12 PM Aug 1, 2021 by Are We Lost
	Gibb River Road (Preview) Well be hitting the GRR in a couple of weeks. Has anyone done it recently and have any tips or thoughts?	Ger08	25	2909	08:23 PM Aug 1, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Toilet Paper (Preview) I have been using the Thetford toilet paper in my cassette toilet, am I wasting my money, does standard toilet paper really cause problems in these toilets, is there a brand available in supermarkets that will also do the job ? Ian	Ian G	12	3058	11:39 PM Jul 31, 2021 by Whenarewethere
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