The Grey Nomads - General

shakey55 · shakey55

Good afternoon If its a dumb question please dismiss, but still learning, and really know nothing about tyre sizing. The tyres on my New Age Big Red 19, I think are fairly old. The tread is okay, but as unsure of age I think I should replace, to be on the safe side. They are 225/75/15C. 1. How can I fin...

msg · msg

Feeling a little bit lonely? Need someone to talk to? Try ChatGPT. Just spent half an hour or so talking about using/buying/plastic cups. What I could import or not. What the difference was between "banned" and illegal. (No clear answer) Came down to Federal Government sets recommendation...

jab160 · jab160

Would like to get feedback from brains trust on must do events around this great country -- Edited by jab160 on Tuesday 7th of October 2025 04:30:02 PM -- Edited by jab160 on Tuesday 7th of October 2025 04:30:31 PM

msg · msg

Controversial change in national parks branded a 'betrayal' to Aussie campers How ridiculous. Another way of making it more costly. They'll find some reason to up the camping fees. My thoughts on this is Parks have already wrecked the National Parks with in all their signs and pathways and ela...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Sometime ago, about three years, I bought two el cheapo battery razors from Kmart for $29ea. One for the van and one for home.The one at home finally gave up the ghost today. Looked on their website and are now $27. They have given good service for the price. Just sayin.

msg · msg

$56pn for two. $27 for one. Right on the ocean. Nice quite clear swimming spot. Bit cold at the moment. Expect it to get a lot more expensive in the warmer weather. No amenities. Dog friendly though. I'm still looking. I want somewhere nice where I can park up for a few weeks. Near Water. Southea...

patmc49 · patmc49

Poison ate through skirt on pop top. Went for repairs June 2nd. Still waiting for skirt to be made. Is 5 months the usual time Gor this.

Dhutime · Dhutime

Hi I have lost the barrel out of one of my access lockers. Its locked so can not open it. Any body have any tips? Smash /driil ? Have a new set .

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks

2BREWS · 2BREWS

Best one out there

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Just spent 20 minutes trying to drag and drop or upload etc etc a youtube site onto this crazy site. Done it before many times but not in the hunt now. Go to YouTube and enter: Not an attractive site and see what we have come to. Might mention that Mount Warning here on the Gold Coast is now out of bounds al...

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all This post is exclusively about Fiamma F45-s awnings ... no other brands or designs are involved in this discussion, and views on other brands and designs are =not= wanted My Fiamma F45-i worked wonderfully for 22-yrs until it met an unexpected and untimely death via a timber power pole plan...

Lilias · Lilias

hi my name is Lilia and Im new. Im looking at buying a food ranger 4x4 2014 turbo diesel 4 model. Its got a GVM upgrade water tank extra battery. are they any good? How do they compare with Toyota Hilux D4D

wombat50 · wombat50

Im looking for a mobile service person to come out and check and service bearings and brakes on the van on Brisbane Northside. ive called a few but they all want to do a full van service which i dont want as i can do that stuff myself. Anyone have any recommendations. Thanks Ross

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I have converted from deep cycle lead batteries to Lithium (some time ago) and a few queries have arisen in my mind as I contemplate the changes and management of same: Charging from an auxiliary array (no regulator) - connect direct to battery or to existing array charger/regulator? Is the roof arr...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

How hard would it be for rangers to download a list of paid number plates in a given campsite and do a quick walk-around in the site to locate non arrivals or unpaid arrivals late arvo? Then all he might do is tap on the miscreants and they might be blackballed on the Nat Pks site for back pay and a sizeable $...

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Hi guys, after a bit of help from Jayco owners. I purchased a used 2003 Jayco Heritage 21'6" van recently, the batteries were stuffed so changing them over. There is a Breaksafe series 4000 brakeaway system fitted, battery good in this. What I am after is where does the black wire go from the front of the...

kdarvell · kdarvell

Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike?

John Curtin · John Curtin

Hi all, wanting to road trip Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth, time frame about 4 weeks Currently planning to stop at Cowra, Dubbo, Nyngan, Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tamworth. Any recommendations regarding what roads and towns to avo...

GeoffSA · GeoffSA

I intend towing my 3.3t van with a 2001 gu 4.2td patrol from Wagga to Tathra, just wondering the easiest route.Thanks, Geoff

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tyres Sizes (Preview) Good afternoon If its a dumb question please dismiss, but still learning, and really know nothing about tyre sizing. The tyres on my New Age Big Red 19, I think are fairly old. The tread is okay, but as unsure of age I think I should replace, to be on the safe side. They are 225/75/15C. 1. How can I fin...	shakey55	2	416	03:51 AM Oct 28, 2025 by Rodsvan
	ChatGPT Fun (Preview) Feeling a little bit lonely? Need someone to talk to? Try ChatGPT. Just spent half an hour or so talking about using/buying/plastic cups. What I could import or not. What the difference was between "banned" and illegal. (No clear answer) Came down to Federal Government sets recommendation...	msg	15	1553	01:10 PM Oct 27, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Must see events (Preview) Would like to get feedback from brains trust on must do events around this great country -- Edited by jab160 on Tuesday 7th of October 2025 04:30:02 PM -- Edited by jab160 on Tuesday 7th of October 2025 04:30:31 PM	jab160	9	955	12:48 PM Oct 27, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Camping in NSW National Parks. (Preview) Controversial change in national parks branded a 'betrayal' to Aussie campers How ridiculous. Another way of making it more costly. They'll find some reason to up the camping fees. My thoughts on this is Parks have already wrecked the National Parks with in all their signs and pathways and ela...	msg	2	382	11:19 AM Oct 27, 2025 by msg
	Good buys. (Preview) Sometime ago, about three years, I bought two el cheapo battery razors from Kmart for $29ea. One for the van and one for home.The one at home finally gave up the ghost today. Looked on their website and are now $27. They have given good service for the price. Just sayin.	Magnarc	6	857	01:41 PM Oct 26, 2025 by msg
	Expensive Camping (Preview) $56pn for two. $27 for one. Right on the ocean. Nice quite clear swimming spot. Bit cold at the moment. Expect it to get a lot more expensive in the warmer weather. No amenities. Dog friendly though. I'm still looking. I want somewhere nice where I can park up for a few weeks. Near Water. Southea...	msg	10	948	02:02 PM Oct 25, 2025 by Possum3
	Repairs to poptop (Preview) Poison ate through skirt on pop top. Went for repairs June 2nd. Still waiting for skirt to be made. Is 5 months the usual time Gor this.	patmc49	3	375	01:58 PM Oct 25, 2025 by Possum3
	Compression access lock (Preview) Hi I have lost the barrel out of one of my access lockers. Its locked so can not open it. Any body have any tips? Smash /driil ? Have a new set .	Dhutime	7	757	05:19 PM Oct 20, 2025 by Dhutime
	Cartopper tinnys (Preview) Hi Boaties, wanting recommendations on which tinnie to choose Sea jay 3.5h/s or quintrex F350 outback. Thanks	Juspokinlong	9	1260	04:48 PM Oct 11, 2025 by TheHeaths
	Jerry can holders (Preview) Best one out there	2BREWS	13	1584	06:41 PM Oct 8, 2025 by Brianvicki
	HooRoo ULURU ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just spent 20 minutes trying to drag and drop or upload etc etc a youtube site onto this crazy site. Done it before many times but not in the hunt now. Go to YouTube and enter: Not an attractive site and see what we have come to. Might mention that Mount Warning here on the Gold Coast is now out of bounds al...	Brodie Allen	41	4737	07:10 PM Oct 5, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Calling Fiamma F45 awning owners - have you had problems? (Preview) G'day all This post is exclusively about Fiamma F45-s awnings ... no other brands or designs are involved in this discussion, and views on other brands and designs are =not= wanted My Fiamma F45-i worked wonderfully for 22-yrs until it met an unexpected and untimely death via a timber power pole plan...	Ozzie_Traveller	6	702	10:10 AM Oct 4, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Ford ranger 2914 are they any good (Preview) hi my name is Lilia and Im new. Im looking at buying a food ranger 4x4 2014 turbo diesel 4 model. Its got a GVM upgrade water tank extra battery. are they any good? How do they compare with Toyota Hilux D4D	Lilias	6	1140	09:43 AM Sep 21, 2025 by dogbox
	bearings and brakes (Preview) Im looking for a mobile service person to come out and check and service bearings and brakes on the van on Brisbane Northside. ive called a few but they all want to do a full van service which i dont want as i can do that stuff myself. Anyone have any recommendations. Thanks Ross	wombat50	2	1043	02:42 PM Sep 13, 2025 by wombat50
	LITHIUM BATTERIES charging from car/from auxiliary solar panels/from generator. (Preview) I have converted from deep cycle lead batteries to Lithium (some time ago) and a few queries have arisen in my mind as I contemplate the changes and management of same: Charging from an auxiliary array (no regulator) - connect direct to battery or to existing array charger/regulator? Is the roof arr...	Brodie Allen	4	1339	01:45 PM Sep 12, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	GHOST CAMPERS (not) IN NATIONAL PARKS (Preview) How hard would it be for rangers to download a list of paid number plates in a given campsite and do a quick walk-around in the site to locate non arrivals or unpaid arrivals late arvo? Then all he might do is tap on the miscreants and they might be blackballed on the Nat Pks site for back pay and a sizeable $...	Brodie Allen	7	1291	12:08 AM Sep 12, 2025 by msg
	Breaksafe series 4000 (Preview) Hi guys, after a bit of help from Jayco owners. I purchased a used 2003 Jayco Heritage 21'6" van recently, the batteries were stuffed so changing them over. There is a Breaksafe series 4000 brakeaway system fitted, battery good in this. What I am after is where does the black wire go from the front of the...	Dreamcaster51	3	571	04:26 PM Sep 9, 2025 by Dreamcaster51
	Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike? (Preview) Has anyone fitted a rack to the rear of a Winnebago Jerviis that will carry a 35Kg Electric Trike?	kdarvell	0	804	03:19 PM Sep 7, 2025 by kdarvell
	Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth (Preview) Hi all, wanting to road trip Shellharbour to Lightning Ridge and return via Tamworth, time frame about 4 weeks Currently planning to stop at Cowra, Dubbo, Nyngan, Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tamworth. Any recommendations regarding what roads and towns to avo...	John Curtin	2	859	08:00 AM Sep 6, 2025 by rmoor
	Travelling to Tathra (Preview) I intend towing my 3.3t van with a 2001 gu 4.2td patrol from Wagga to Tathra, just wondering the easiest route.Thanks, Geoff	GeoffSA	9	1014	08:30 AM Sep 1, 2025 by GeoffSA
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