The Grey Nomads - General

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.

milo · milo

for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...

Inspector · Inspector

Hello Can anyone please tell me why Black Jack has 1600kg and 2000kg lift and what should I consider buying. My van is 19.6. Where can I get a good deal including wiring-I havent been able to find much on price difference on the web Many Thanks for your Help

NannyJam · NannyJam

Apologies if this has been asked - the Forum Search function doesn't appear to be working. I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft Poptop which currently has a Truma Saphir under-bunk aircond installed. According to the specifications it has 2.4kW max cooling power however over this past summer (with d...

patmc49 · patmc49

Had a possom rip a big hole in skirt on pop top. Can anyone recommend a repairs in Townsville. We live in home hill.

oldbloke · oldbloke

So, still new to caravans. Lesley, my other half is worried about travelling with food if the fridge moving around and possibly spilling or breaking. Currently most of the food goes into an eski for a days travel only leaving what's in the door and freezer. I suggested putting tea towels in to fill the...

georgiekn · georgiekn

Hi folks. Contemplating buying a used Fiat ducato motorhome and interested to hear reports from travellers who own and use one, and their experience. Thanks in advance! -- Edited by georgiekn on Thursday 13th of December 2018 11:16:31 PM

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Weve had some issues with our cover over the front window, and it came off during our current trip to NT. Seeking advice, were thinking of leaving it off, take the brackets off (carefully) put grey plastic plugs into the holes and leave it as is. Any issue with the sun or rain if we do it, of course the insid...

GrumpyOne · GrumpyOne

For those who are travelling through the Lower South East or Riverland of SA & Griffith NSW, WIN TV ceased broadcast of all live free to air channel 7 programming (7, 7Mate 7Two) as of 23:45hrs (11:45pm) SA time last night, supposedly due to their inability to reach a commercial agreement with 7 We...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi. Buying back an old caravan that I used to own, for a project. One of the things I want to do is to replace the side stickers that have shrunk and cracked. How/where would you go about getting replacement stickers made as the caravan manufacturer does not exist anymore. Also is there any preference as...

Silkwood · Silkwood

Anyone travelled this road recently? Difficult to get accurate conditions from the government or council sites. Numerous people have taken caravans across at various times, but can find no recent information.Cheers,Mark

Stevesandy50 · Stevesandy50

I have a 3 way Dometic fridge that wont switch off even with 240v disconnectEd, not connected to vehicle 12v, just operating on van battery now but still cant turn off. Has anyone replaced the on/off switch ? ( at top of fridge control panel ) it is operating normally on either gas, 240v or vehicle 12v. Tr...

RoboLB · RoboLB

I have a couple of trips to Canberra for work coming up, and the diesel heater in our van is great for chilly nights. But it struggles with -5C Canberra nights! At full blast it was keeping the temp at about 10C. Another 4-5C would be great just to take away that cold damp feeling. In the mornings I have...

Greyhand · Greyhand

Hi everyone. Just interested to find out what people do, especially those living in a Lifestyle or Retirement Village environment, what they do after storing their caravan out in a storage area concerning the van battery. Is it just left not connected to mains power while not using the caravan or pla...

Silkwood · Silkwood

In today's news, it states the ACCC are taking Jayco to court over misleading advertising. The article (and the ACCC web site) states Jayco have shown images in their advertising depicting their "off-road" products on 4wd only roads and undertaking water crossing. More, they have promoted RVs wi...

Drummo · Drummo

Hi all, We are thinking of heading to Mt Augustus from Perth in July or August. I will be towing a 22' 2700kg gross onroad van with the new v6 Ford Ranger. Just wondering if any one has done the trip and if they have any tips. Thanks all. Cheers Drummo

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	STICKY: PICK THIS PLACE ( First … Last » ) 369 (Preview) None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...	Hylda&Jon	29833	4625961	09:05 PM Jul 11, 2025 by Dick0
	STICKY: What's the weather like where you are? ( First … Last » ) (Preview) Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...	Webmaster	3418	538663	12:43 PM Apr 4, 2025 by 67HR
	STICKY: MAGIC Place you have been... ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 17 ) (Preview) For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...	Basil Faulty	494	338749	10:17 PM Mar 23, 2025 by Gaylehere
	STICKY: Road Train Etiquette ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.	Gus1949	76	94064	03:41 PM Oct 20, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	STICKY: Fire Updates ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM	milo	174	244910	12:49 PM Jan 4, 2020 by Dougwe
	STICKY: GN Merchandise update ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...	Webmaster	51	109715	03:55 PM Sep 17, 2018 by rgren2
	Black Jack Caravan Stand (Preview) Hello Can anyone please tell me why Black Jack has 1600kg and 2000kg lift and what should I consider buying. My van is 19.6. Where can I get a good deal including wiring-I havent been able to find much on price difference on the web Many Thanks for your Help	Inspector	2	67	06:42 AM Jul 16, 2025 by jade007
	Houghton Aircon on Poptop roof? (Preview) Apologies if this has been asked - the Forum Search function doesn't appear to be working. I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft Poptop which currently has a Truma Saphir under-bunk aircond installed. According to the specifications it has 2.4kW max cooling power however over this past summer (with d...	NannyJam	12	613	03:22 PM Jul 14, 2025 by Warren-Pat_01
	Caravan repairs Townsville (Preview) Had a possom rip a big hole in skirt on pop top. Can anyone recommend a repairs in Townsville. We live in home hill.	patmc49	4	498	08:39 PM Jul 13, 2025 by Warren-Pat_01
	Travelling with fridge full ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So, still new to caravans. Lesley, my other half is worried about travelling with food if the fridge moving around and possibly spilling or breaking. Currently most of the food goes into an eski for a days travel only leaving what's in the door and freezer. I suggested putting tea towels in to fill the...	oldbloke	38	2244	10:09 AM Jul 13, 2025 by Burt65
	Fiat Ducato motorhomes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi folks. Contemplating buying a used Fiat ducato motorhome and interested to hear reports from travellers who own and use one, and their experience. Thanks in advance! -- Edited by georgiekn on Thursday 13th of December 2018 11:16:31 PM	georgiekn	31	16447	02:19 PM Jul 9, 2025 by Burt65
	Windsor front window cover… (Preview) Weve had some issues with our cover over the front window, and it came off during our current trip to NT. Seeking advice, were thinking of leaving it off, take the brackets off (carefully) put grey plastic plugs into the holes and leave it as is. Any issue with the sun or rain if we do it, of course the insid...	Brianvicki	4	302	10:18 AM Jul 9, 2025 by Brianvicki
	NO MORE CHANNEL 7 PARTS OF REGIONAL SA / NSW (Preview) For those who are travelling through the Lower South East or Riverland of SA & Griffith NSW, WIN TV ceased broadcast of all live free to air channel 7 programming (7, 7Mate 7Two) as of 23:45hrs (11:45pm) SA time last night, supposedly due to their inability to reach a commercial agreement with 7 We...	GrumpyOne	3	404	04:13 PM Jul 4, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	Refurbish old caravan (Preview) Hi. Buying back an old caravan that I used to own, for a project. One of the things I want to do is to replace the side stickers that have shrunk and cracked. How/where would you go about getting replacement stickers made as the caravan manufacturer does not exist anymore. Also is there any preference as...	Farmhat	2	358	08:29 PM Jul 2, 2025 by Farmhat
	Nathan River Rd (Roper Bar to Cape Crawford) conditions? (Preview) Anyone travelled this road recently? Difficult to get accurate conditions from the government or council sites. Numerous people have taken caravans across at various times, but can find no recent information.Cheers,Mark	Silkwood	0	179	11:59 AM Jul 1, 2025 by Silkwood
	Fridge not switching off ? (Preview) I have a 3 way Dometic fridge that wont switch off even with 240v disconnectEd, not connected to vehicle 12v, just operating on van battery now but still cant turn off. Has anyone replaced the on/off switch ? ( at top of fridge control panel ) it is operating normally on either gas, 240v or vehicle 12v. Tr...	Stevesandy50	6	327	06:47 PM Jun 30, 2025 by Stevesandy50
	Any Temporary Cold Insulation Ideas? (Preview) I have a couple of trips to Canberra for work coming up, and the diesel heater in our van is great for chilly nights. But it struggles with -5C Canberra nights! At full blast it was keeping the temp at about 10C. Another 4-5C would be great just to take away that cold damp feeling. In the mornings I have...	RoboLB	14	524	01:14 PM Jun 30, 2025 by RoboLB
	Long term battery storage. (Preview) Hi everyone. Just interested to find out what people do, especially those living in a Lifestyle or Retirement Village environment, what they do after storing their caravan out in a storage area concerning the van battery. Is it just left not connected to mains power while not using the caravan or pla...	Greyhand	7	385	10:35 AM Jun 26, 2025 by erad
	Jayco Off-Road and ACCC... (Preview) In today's news, it states the ACCC are taking Jayco to court over misleading advertising. The article (and the ACCC web site) states Jayco have shown images in their advertising depicting their "off-road" products on 4wd only roads and undertaking water crossing. More, they have promoted RVs wi...	Silkwood	9	748	10:49 AM Jun 18, 2025 by Gundog
	Getting to Mt Augustus (Preview) Hi all, We are thinking of heading to Mt Augustus from Perth in July or August. I will be towing a 22' 2700kg gross onroad van with the new v6 Ford Ranger. Just wondering if any one has done the trip and if they have any tips. Thanks all. Cheers Drummo	Drummo	5	656	02:26 PM Jun 16, 2025 by Drummo
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