The Grey Nomads - General

Keith W · Keith W

Well it is time to impose upon your experience once again. I currently have a 17 van with no shower . I do have an external double Toocla shower ensuite. With an older Companion Cube Hot Water System. It works okay but the volume of hot water is really low. My question is, what would you buy. I am very confu...

erad · erad

Yesterday (New Years Day) was interesting. Our daughter was visiting us in Cooma NSW from Queensland, and because of the border closures coming from everywhere, they decided that it was only a mater of time before the Queensland border closes as well, so they packed up and headed North to Goondiwind...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I just noticed a new sub forum 'Weights and measures' in 'Techies Corner'. What a great idea, as now all topics related to same will all be together for future reference for everyone interested to read. Thanks Cindy.

redrain · redrain

was looking at pop tops for less weight and more clearance yes/no ?

Sawtellrob · Sawtellrob

Hi all Still waiting for the 18 foot Jayco Journey Outback to arrive and have decided the Pajero is going to be outgunned with the tow ball weight. The vans loaded weight is around 2600 kg and tow ball weight is 190kg unloaded so looking at grabbing a run out Isuzu MUX. My concern is the size of the fuel tank...

Keith W · Keith W

Good Morning all, I am in the process of removing my old Electrolux 3 way Caravan Fridge, I am tired of Fighting with it. I am replacing it with a 95 litre upright Brass Monkey branded Fridge. If you have any thoughts or experience with same I would love to hear them. However the reason for my contact is on a...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, In mid April we are looking at doing a road trip from Brisbane to Cairns then onto Broome. Ive done the Cairns trip a couple of times but not to Broome. What i would like to know is what condition is the road on the National Route 1 like, is it fully sealed ?? Are there plenty of places to overnight at and a...

Susie Burke · Susie Burke

Hi all, Wanting to make my Hino more secure (currently has no screens or locks) and a bus door that slides out and across bus. Does anyone have experience with replacing this type of door for a security type? Thanks in advance Susie -- Edited by Susie Burke on Saturday 2nd of January 2021 03:00:36 PM

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

I've just been away (with the hubby this time) using wikicamps on my phone for the first time. Imagine my horror when I turned on my mobile data to find I had used up my data allowance. How can this be I thought when I've not used it. After my husband (my technology man) investigated he found that wikicamps...

Kebbin · Kebbin

The Leader of NSW is of the opinion that the self righteous amongst us will do as they are asked on this day. I am rather skeptical on this thinking as we have seen during this pandemic that people have continually pushed the limits with gatherings. Was the decision to go ahead with the fireworks and aski...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Just updated the electrics in the van with a 200ah Campere lithium battery and a Victron bluetooth controller. I post this in case there are any Nomads who are thinking of doing this. The battery was $1235 from Sat-Plus in Chelsea, Melbourne, which after much research, was the best price that I found....

Gravy73 · Gravy73

Well an organised trip to collect my caravan and spend some time with family over Xmas has gone "belly up". Although we are currently residing in a caravan park located in the "green zone" we cannot obtain a permit to transit thru Victoria to get to Tassie on the Spirit because we drove thru Sydney to get...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

I have a Flip n Easy Galvanised folding boat trailer .That I brought new back in 2007 that has the Vin plate attached and all the original paper work needed to get it rego-ed. But for a long story, it never got Rego-ed or used. The tyres I will replace, as to old.they look ok, But past their use by date.Will g...

RussF · RussF

this Q has probably been asked multiple times but I could not find any recent decussions doing my homework on accessories for my VW Transporter and seeking advice on what other GN have or are using dinner ware, storage containers ect regards Russ

msg · msg

Just read about advice being given to check your holiday accommodation for surveillance cameras. Apparently this is becoming somewhat of a problem in holiday accommodation. If you travel with your own bed etc this is not an issue. LOL

pghollis · pghollis

Hi everyone. we've just got back from our first outing with the new van (Franklin Razor 206). All went quite well, but I found that the van had a bit of sway when getting passed by trucks and occasionally on bends doing about 90-95km/h. So I'm thinking I may need to invest in a weight distribution hitch. A...

redrain · redrain

was looking at jurgens as they are lighter than most vans as want tare wieght under 3000kg and get a van around 21ft is there any other brands that do a similar build as im not wrapped with jurgens

mike g g · mike g g

Just had our second long trip towing with jeep central coast to wilpena ,adelaide home the car is very comfortable and tows beautifully, hay plain head wind 95,100 k's per hour 16.3 lts per 100 k's,started to overheat near Hawker SA. temp ok when cruising at 85 plus, got to Rawnsley Station ,overheate...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

There has been several comments about small air conditioners early on (but I couldn't put my finger on them, hence a new thread). Anyway, found this advertisement on the Nine.com.au site. Of interest is that, although it is obviously an evaporative type of cooler, but is claim to only use 300ml of wat...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi Everyone, Just received our next Mobile A/C from Telstra today 24/12/2020 for the period ending 20th December 2020. TOTAL DUE by 12th January 2021 For $145.00 Includes a Late Payment Fee of $15.00 Paid our last bill on time. And the bill before that ..... on and on. We rang them, and waited Waited Wa...

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	Portable Gas Hot Water. (Preview) Well it is time to impose upon your experience once again. I currently have a 17 van with no shower . I do have an external double Toocla shower ensuite. With an older Companion Cube Hot Water System. It works okay but the volume of hot water is really low. My question is, what would you buy. I am very confu...	Keith W	10	1658	09:16 AM Jan 6, 2021 by Possum3
	Border Closures and Delays ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yesterday (New Years Day) was interesting. Our daughter was visiting us in Cooma NSW from Queensland, and because of the border closures coming from everywhere, they decided that it was only a mater of time before the Queensland border closes as well, so they packed up and headed North to Goondiwind...	erad	40	2122	09:59 PM Jan 5, 2021 by JayDee
	NEW SUB FORUM IN TECHIES CORNER (Preview) I just noticed a new sub forum 'Weights and measures' in 'Techies Corner'. What a great idea, as now all topics related to same will all be together for future reference for everyone interested to read. Thanks Cindy.	Dougwe	4	1218	09:50 PM Jan 5, 2021 by JayDee
	pop top or hard top ?? pros and cons ?? (Preview) was looking at pop tops for less weight and more clearance yes/no ?	redrain	28	7274	10:00 PM Jan 4, 2021 by Stewart
	Isuzu MUX tow vehicle advice ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all Still waiting for the 18 foot Jayco Journey Outback to arrive and have decided the Pajero is going to be outgunned with the tow ball weight. The vans loaded weight is around 2600 kg and tow ball weight is 190kg unloaded so looking at grabbing a run out Isuzu MUX. My concern is the size of the fuel tank...	Sawtellrob	42	6266	07:12 PM Jan 4, 2021 by travelyounger
	Mounting 12/240 Compressor Fridge Fridges Refrigerators (Preview) Good Morning all, I am in the process of removing my old Electrolux 3 way Caravan Fridge, I am tired of Fighting with it. I am replacing it with a 95 litre upright Brass Monkey branded Fridge. If you have any thoughts or experience with same I would love to hear them. However the reason for my contact is on a...	Keith W	17	1470	01:58 PM Jan 4, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	cairns to broome (Preview) Hi, In mid April we are looking at doing a road trip from Brisbane to Cairns then onto Broome. Ive done the Cairns trip a couple of times but not to Broome. What i would like to know is what condition is the road on the National Route 1 like, is it fully sealed ?? Are there plenty of places to overnight at and a...	wombat50	2	1397	01:54 PM Jan 4, 2021 by Greg 1
	Hino Rainbow R145 replace bus door (Preview) Hi all, Wanting to make my Hino more secure (currently has no screens or locks) and a bus door that slides out and across bus. Does anyone have experience with replacing this type of door for a security type? Thanks in advance Susie -- Edited by Susie Burke on Saturday 2nd of January 2021 03:00:36 PM	Susie Burke	9	1240	09:11 PM Jan 3, 2021 by Possum3
	Wikicamps stole my data allowance (Preview) I've just been away (with the hubby this time) using wikicamps on my phone for the first time. Imagine my horror when I turned on my mobile data to find I had used up my data allowance. How can this be I thought when I've not used it. After my husband (my technology man) investigated he found that wikicamps...	Wannabe nomad	7	1326	11:10 PM Jan 1, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	The New Year in Sydney (closed) (Preview) The Leader of NSW is of the opinion that the self righteous amongst us will do as they are asked on this day. I am rather skeptical on this thinking as we have seen during this pandemic that people have continually pushed the limits with gatherings. Was the decision to go ahead with the fireworks and aski...	Kebbin	20	1186	11:24 AM Jan 1, 2021 by Webmaster
	Battery update (Preview) Just updated the electrics in the van with a 200ah Campere lithium battery and a Victron bluetooth controller. I post this in case there are any Nomads who are thinking of doing this. The battery was $1235 from Sat-Plus in Chelsea, Melbourne, which after much research, was the best price that I found....	Magnarc	28	5103	08:25 AM Jan 1, 2021 by dorian
	Anyone Else Look Like They Will Have To Reinstate Their NSW Citizenship? (Preview) Well an organised trip to collect my caravan and spend some time with family over Xmas has gone "belly up". Although we are currently residing in a caravan park located in the "green zone" we cannot obtain a permit to transit thru Victoria to get to Tassie on the Spirit because we drove thru Sydney to get...	Gravy73	13	1239	03:36 PM Dec 31, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	First time Rego on new fold up boat Trailer (Preview) I have a Flip n Easy Galvanised folding boat trailer .That I brought new back in 2007 that has the Vin plate attached and all the original paper work needed to get it rego-ed. But for a long story, it never got Rego-ed or used. The tyres I will replace, as to old.they look ok, But past their use by date.Will g...	Old and Grey	4	1546	10:19 AM Dec 31, 2020 by Jaahn
	Dinner ware (Preview) this Q has probably been asked multiple times but I could not find any recent decussions doing my homework on accessories for my VW Transporter and seeking advice on what other GN have or are using dinner ware, storage containers ect regards Russ	RussF	18	1117	10:03 PM Dec 30, 2020 by msg
	Reasons to go caravanning/camping etc (Preview) Just read about advice being given to check your holiday accommodation for surveillance cameras. Apparently this is becoming somewhat of a problem in holiday accommodation. If you travel with your own bed etc this is not an issue. LOL	msg	5	1363	03:15 PM Dec 30, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Weight distribution hitch ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone. we've just got back from our first outing with the new van (Franklin Razor 206). All went quite well, but I found that the van had a bit of sway when getting passed by trucks and occasionally on bends doing about 90-95km/h. So I'm thinking I may need to invest in a weight distribution hitch. A...	pghollis	63	3117	11:49 AM Dec 30, 2020 by Bill B
	lighter vans (Preview) was looking at jurgens as they are lighter than most vans as want tare wieght under 3000kg and get a van around 21ft is there any other brands that do a similar build as im not wrapped with jurgens	redrain	15	2860	05:41 PM Dec 29, 2020 by Kantiki
	Coast to country in the Jeep ? (Preview) Just had our second long trip towing with jeep central coast to wilpena ,adelaide home the car is very comfortable and tows beautifully, hay plain head wind 95,100 k's per hour 16.3 lts per 100 k's,started to overheat near Hawker SA. temp ok when cruising at 85 plus, got to Rawnsley Station ,overheate...	mike g g	5	936	02:54 PM Dec 29, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Another small 'air conditioner' (Preview) There has been several comments about small air conditioners early on (but I couldn't put my finger on them, hence a new thread). Anyway, found this advertisement on the Nine.com.au site. Of interest is that, although it is obviously an evaporative type of cooler, but is claim to only use 300ml of wat...	Long Weekend	9	1183	05:06 AM Dec 29, 2020 by dorian
	Telstra Bill, Merry Xmas (Preview) Hi Everyone, Just received our next Mobile A/C from Telstra today 24/12/2020 for the period ending 20th December 2020. TOTAL DUE by 12th January 2021 For $145.00 Includes a Late Payment Fee of $15.00 Paid our last bill on time. And the bill before that ..... on and on. We rang them, and waited Waited Wa...	Old and Grey	26	2135	05:33 PM Dec 28, 2020 by Bobdown
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